Opening Nights

Adam and Bob talk to the cast of Atom Improv. They talk about the foundations of Atom Improve and where it started, Chicago style long form, there new shows and improv workshops!

Adam and Lauren talk to the cast of the sold out show ‘Orton: Fallen Angel’, a few days before opening night. They talk about getting back into acting after the countless lockdowns, the characters, relationships and the tangibility of the play being based on real characters in the 1970’s.

Bob and Caitlin are back for part two! They talk to the 6 actors staring in ‘The Esteemed Dr Barry’, a few days before opening night. They talk about the audition process, what its like performing in the Liverpool Medical Institution & some weird pre-show rituals.

In this episode, you'll hear writer Carol Maginn and director Zara Marie Brown talking about their production, ‘The Esteemed Dr Barry’ part of the Liverpool Irish Festival. They talk about the last minute preparations for cast and crew and the history of the story.

In part two, Caitlin and Andrew talk to the 5 actors staring in ‘Sheep’, a few days before a nerve-racking curtain up. They talk about the nerves before a sold out run, what it’s been like woking with director Mike Dickinson & writer Oliver Back and what the show is all about.

In this episode, you'll hear writer Oliver Back and director Mike Dickinson talking about their sold out production, ‘Sheep’. They talk about the writing process, the pressures of lockdown on the production and the last minute preparations for cast and crew.

In part two, Lauren and Adam talk to the actors staring in Broken Biscuits; Catherine Rice, Leanne Martin and Louise Garcia - just before they start their last rehearsal before curtain up. They talk about the pre-show nerves, how rehearsals are going and how they got the roles in the play.

In this the very first episode, you'll hear writer Trisha Duffy and director Margaret Connell talking about Broken Biscuits. They talk about the run up to show day and what it takes to get cast and crew ready for an opening night performance.