Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre in Islington chats to us about his latest in house production The Lesson. We talk about the challenges of running a Theatre, origins of Directing and the play itself which holds a special significance to Matthew. The Lesson runs at The Hope Theatre until 13th October. Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/251265 Follow The Hope & Matthew: @TheHopeTheatre @MatthewParker75 You can catch me this week at the Hillingdon Literary Festival performing my one man show Before 30. Tickets for all events at the festival are free. Saturday 6th Oct at 5pm. https://www.hillingdonliteraryfestival.com/ I'll also be performing a spoken word piece at Slam Goes Mental on Sunday 14th Oct. http://slam.org.uk/slaminutes-goes-mental/ @Lfringepodcast www.londonfringepodcast.com

In our 2nd part of our coverage for Bullet Hole we chat with Director & Producer Lara Genovese about the show, the challenging task of being a Director/Producer and working abroad in the industry.  Bullet Hole runs at the Park Theatre from 02 - 27 October.  Part one: https://soundcloud.com/user-762290068/s2-ep21-gloria-williams-anni-domingo Tickets available here: www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/bullet-hole FGM Charity: www.feedtheminds.org/project/ecaw/

Playwright & Actress Gloria Williams along with fellow Actress Anni Domingo talk to us about Bullet Hole, a new play focusing on FGM. Coming to The Park Theatre 02-27 October. Part 2 with a talk with Director & Producer Lara Genovese will follow shortly. Tickets available here: https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/bullet-hole FGM Charity: https://www.feedtheminds.org/project/ecaw/

Actors Gabriel Mansour & Ross Mullan alongside Director Anne-Sophie Marie talk about A Pocket Full of Bread currently running at the Oval House Theatre until the 13th September. Adapted from a Romanian and French script, this is the English debut of the play. Three international artists discus their experience in the industry. Tickets on sale: http://www.ovalhouse.com/whatson/booktickets/BREAD1 www.londonfringepodcast.com @LFringepoddcast

At the Edinburgh Fringe this month! Natalie Cutler chats to us about her one woman show: Not Yet Suffragette. Not Yet Suffragette is a potent mix of feminist theatre and stand-up comedy surrounding how – not far – women's rights have come since winning the vote. Do women only have themselves to blame for breaking the internet Kim Kardashian style? Or should Nigel Farage heed his own advice and go sit in a corner? The play documents women's struggles in each decade as they juggle the stereotypes thrown at them by society whilst trying to make their own way in the world. Book tickets here! https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/not-yet-suffragette

Actors Conor Cook & Samuel Ranger discuss Locked Up, currently running at the Tristan Bates Theatre until the 28th July. We chat about the challenges of starting your own Theatre company, the first 2 years of working in the industry and acting in a play that's been written by your Mum. Book tickets here: https://www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/locked-up @Lfringepodcast www.londonfringepodcast.com

Scottish & Spanish Playwright & Director Catherine Exposito talks to us about Immaculate Correction coming to The Kings Head Theatre 9th - 13th July 6:30pm. We talk about the themes of the play as well as the importance of creating new platforms for Scottish artists and the Directors scheme at the Kings Head. Book tickets here: https://system.spektrix.com/kingsheadtheatre/website/eventdetails.aspx?WebEventId=immaculatecorrection @Lfringepodcast

Actress & Playwright Charlotte Fox talks to us about her one woman show coming to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Ouroboros deals with the narcissism, ego and obsession over body image in relation to the industry with an energetic, multi-role show. We also discuss working without a Director and the rise of the one woman show. Edinburgh Previews: Kings Head: 7/8 JULY Camden People's Theatre: 25 JULY Edinburgh: Underbelly, Cowgate. 2-14 AUGUST https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ouroboros Recorded at The Bookshop Theatre @Lfirngepodcast www.londonfringepodcast.com

Canadian & Italian Playwright Caterina Incisa talks to us about her one woman show '0 Days Without Crying'. Coming to The Hope Theatre 8/9/15/16 July 7:45pm. We talk about the challenges when writing for mental health and previous experiences of performing in the Montreal Fringe. Book tickets here: http://www.thehopetheatre.com/productions/0-days-without-crying/ Recorded at the Calder Bookshop Theatre. @Lfringepodcast www.londonfringepodcast.com

We're back after a short hiatus! We get an insight into the world of Theatre design from one of the industries busiest upcoming designers Justin Williams. We talk training, the world of design, hoarding props and vandalising trees (in the name of Theatre of course!). Check out Justin's website here: http://www.justinwilliamsdesign.com/ @Lfringepodcast www.londonfringepodcast.com