Stage and Screen with Harvey Morton

In this powerful episode of Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey speaks with the team behind the urgent new documentary 'The Librarians' - director Kim Snyder, brave librarian Amanda Jones, and producer Maria Cuomo Cole.

When Amanda Jones discovered she had lost twelve former students to suicide "simply for being othered", she knew she had to stand up against the unprecedented wave of book banning targeting LGBTQ+ stories in her small Louisiana town.

Her courage, alongside other librarians across America, inspired this riveting documentary executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Our guests reveal the organszed nature behind what appears to be grassroots censorship, the historical parallels to totalitarian movements, and how books quite literally save LGBTQ+ lives. Jones shares her legal battle that recently resulted in a Supreme Court victory, while the filmmakers discuss creating a 'Librarians Without Borders' movement as similar censorship efforts spread globally.

From death threats to standing ovations, this conversation explores how everyday heroes are risking everything to ensure marginalised youth see themselves represented on library shelves. 'The Librarians' comes to cinemas on 26 September - a must-watch documentary for anyone who believes in the power of stories to change lives.

To find a screening near you, visit: https://thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings/

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In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey speaks with Tony-nominated actor Samuel Barnett about his extraordinary performance in 'The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse' at Nottingham Playhouse. Samuel reveals the challenges and joys of playing over 15 characters (including Margaret Thatcher and Jesus) opposite Maxine Peake in Caroline Bird’s provocative new play about Britain’s infamous moral campaigner.

From the technical demands of rapid character changes to the emotional impact of witnessing diverse audiences unite around the play’s message of empathy, Samuel offers fascinating insights into this unique theatrical experience. The conversation expands beyond the current production as Samuel reflects on his remarkable career journey – from his Tony-nominated roles in 'The History Boys' and 'Twelfth Night' to his one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe and his screen work.

With disarming honesty and humour, Samuel discusses the parallels between historical culture wars and today’s divisive rhetoric, what it’s like working with the “extraordinary” Maxine Peake, and the wisdom he’s gained about finding joy in acting for its own sake.

Get tickets for The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse (running until September 27th, 2025): https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-last-stand-of-mrs-mary-whitehouse/

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This week, Harvey sits down with the stars of the powerful new Canadian film SOLO for two illuminating conversations about toxic relationships, drag artistry, and queer representation on screen.

French actor Felix Maritaud (120 BPM, Sauvage) discusses his transformative experience becoming drag performer Olivier, while award-winning director Sophie Dupuis reveals the collaborative process behind creating "the most queer cast ever assembled in a Canadian production."

Follow Felix on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/itsfelixmaritaud/

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https://www.instagram.com/sophiedupuis/

SOLO opens in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from September 19 2025.

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Harvey Morton speaks with Paulus the Cabaret Geek about his critically acclaimed tribute show 'Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood'. As the show embarks on its penultimate UK tour before a special final run in 2026 marking a decade since Victoria’s passing, Paulus shares delightful insights into Wood’s musical genius, personal stories of performing the show for five years, and his exciting plans for a sequel. This conversation is a must-listen for Victoria Wood fans and anyone who appreciates British musical comedy.

Tour dates and tickets: https://thecabaretgeek.com/looking-for-me-friend/

About Paulus: https://thecabaretgeek.com/bio/

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In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen, Harvey Morton chats with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star River Medway and West End performer Blake Patrick Anderson about their roles in the joyfully camp production Here & Now: The Official Steps Musical.

River (Jem) and Blake (Robbie) discuss bringing their characters’ queer love story to stages across the UK and Ireland, the importance of representation in theatre, and how Steps’ iconic discography creates the perfect backdrop for this celebration of pop, pride and finding your people.

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In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey Morton speaks with Trevor Ashley about his role as Roger de Bris in the West End transfer of Mel Brooks’ comedy masterpiece The Producers at the Garrick Theatre.

Trevor shares insights about bringing this “gloriously over-the-top role” to life, working with Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber, and why the show’s satirical take on fascism feels disturbingly relevant in today’s political climate. He discusses the joy of performing in what he calls “one of those iconic gay roles” and the unique opportunity to play “the gayest Hitler in the entire world.”

As a performer whose career spans from Les Misérables to Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Trevor reflects on how his cabaret background influences his approach to musical theatre and the thrill of bringing the show from the intimate Menier Chocolate Factory to the grand stage of the Garrick.

Get tickets: theproducersmusical.com

Follow Trevor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevor_ashley/

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RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jan Sport joins Harvey Morton to discuss her UK musical theatre debut as Oscar Wilde in the immersive dystopian dance party 'Oscar at the Crown'. From its origins as a Harvard thesis project to its current run in a purpose-built underground venue on Tottenham Court Road, Jan shares her decade-long journey with the show and why it offers a theatrical experience unlike anything else in London.

• Tickets for 'Oscar at the Crown': oscaratthecrown.com

• Follow Jan Sport: Instagram @janjanjan | TikTok @jansportnyc12

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In this episode of Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey chats with rising star Ruaridh Mollica about his West End debut in Samuel D. Hunter’s play 'Clarkston'. Ruaridh, who previously impressed in the indie film 'Sebastian' and Disney+'s 'A Thousand Blows', opens up about transitioning from screen to stage, working with Heartstopper’s Joe Locke, and the challenges of Hunter’s emotional writing style.

Get tickets to see 'Clarkston' at clarkstonplay.co.uk (starting from just £25).

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West End stars Vivian Panka and Ryan Kopel join Harvey Morton to discuss their upcoming concert 'Breaking Character' at Crazy Coqs. Fresh off the Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour, the duo shares behind-the-scenes stories, discusses their musical influences, and reveals what audiences can expect from their intimate November 10th performance.

Get tickets here: https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/vivian-panka-and-ryan-kopel-breaking-character/

Ryan's previous interview on Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast: https://thisisqueerly.com/ryan-kopel-interview-dear-evan-hansen/

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https://youtube.com/@vivianpanka?si=j7MzR5qclKUogz86&sub_confirmation=1

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This week on Queerly’s Stage and Screen Podcast, Harvey talks with writer and performer Alfie Webster about his acclaimed one-man show ‘lenny.’ - a darkly funny exploration of identity, belonging, and what it means to step off the sidelines of your own life. After a sold-out run at Theatre503, this powerful solo performance is transferring to the Omnibus Theatre this September.

In this candid conversation, Alfie shares how the play developed from a “messy” draft at the Royal Court’s Introduction to Playwriting group to its current form, discusses performing multiple characters, and reflects on modern masculinity from a queer perspective.

In this episode:

• Alfie describes ‘lenny.’ as a play about “being on the sidelines of your own life” and making the decision to “step off the sidelines and live authentically”

• The creative partnership with director Sarah Stacey who Alfie describes as “an incredible dramaturg” who helps him “trust what’s written on the page”

• How performing the show at 31 gives Alfie a different perspective than when he created it in his late twenties

• The technical challenges of embodying multiple characters through physicality and accent

• Alfie’s reflections on modern masculinity and the “acceptance of softness”

• The formative theater experiences that inspired Alfie, from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Bunny by Jack Thorne

About ‘lenny.’:
Lenny’s not even the main character in his own life. Dangerously close to the end of his twenties, he is still waiting for his life to begin. His best mate, Carly is in the epicentre of everything and he’s sick of always being a witness. But after waking up from a very unsettling dream with an unexpected visitor, Lenny decides to step off the sidelines. Tonight, everyone will be watching him. Tonight, he will be born into the man he’s supposed to be, and his life is really going to start… won’t it? But it’s not long before this new way of thinking begins to shift into something darker…

Tickets and Information:
‘lenny.’ runs September 16 - October 4, 2025 at the Omnibus Theatre, London.
Tickets from £10 | Age Guidance: 16+
Book now: https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/lenny/

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Instagram: @lenny_theplay

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