Welcome to Season Two! Greta and Toby are super excited to introduce a whole new cavalcade of companies and artists to you all!

For our season premiere, we welcome WhatsTheirNames, a Maltese theatre company whose practice ranges from classical Shakespearean pieces to contemporary works. We'll be catching up with Philip and Nathan to discuss the company, its history and their upcoming show, Art by Yasmina Reza. WhatsTheirNames are comprised of Nathan Brimmer, Philip Leone-Ganado and Joseph Zammit. You can catch them all in Art, playing at BlueBox Malta at multiple dates across February!

TICKETS FOR ART (BLUEBOX FEBRUARY 2022):

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: 

WhatsTheirNames Facebook: WhatsTheirNames Theatre

WhatsTheirNames Instagram: @wtntheatre

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What a season! In this bonus episode, Greta and Toby scour the cutting room floor for some of their favourite bloopers, including some that didn't quite make the cut. Special thanks to A Thing or Two Theatre, Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective, Girl in the Machine, Ignite Theatre and Michael Richardson for coming on and talking with us!

We'll be back for Season 2, along with a whole new line up of guests, topics, trials and tribulations as well. For the meantime, we'll see you at The Next Stage! 

SEASON ONE EPISODES:

Episode 1: "Upstaged by Greta's Blind Cat"

Episode 2: "DJ Toby in the House!"

Episode 3: "Fun Exploration Box" - A Thing or Two Theatre Interview

Episode 4: "Washing the Dead" - Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective Interview

Episode 5: "I'm Gonna Tickle Your Balls" - Halloween Special

Episode 6: "We're All The Machine" - Girl in The Machine (Maltese 2021 Production) Interview

Episode 7: "A New Theatre Company" - Ignite Theatre Interview

Episode 8: "Day Jobs: Who Got Em?" 

Episode 9: "Rejuvenating the Mee-crow-wah-vayy" - Holiday Special 

Episode 10: "The Theatrical Wizard of Oz" - Michael Richardson Interview

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He's finally here! Join Greta and Toby as they are joined by the elusive yet ever name-dropped Michael Richardson. We discuss his theatrical experience in both the UK and Malta, his work with the Deaf community, alongside his commitment for getting young adults into theatre. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

Shropshire Youth Theatre Website: Shropshire Youth Theatre

Pentabus: Pentabus Theatre

Rose & Giovanni’s ‘Symphony’: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dance Couple's Choice BBC Strictly 2021 - YouTube

Girl in the Machine Episode: "We're All The Machine" - INTERVIEW WITH GIRL IN THE MACHINE (2021 MALTESE PRODUCTION)

Girl in the Machine Instagram: @girlinthemachine

Greta's Girl in the Machine Review: Theatre Talks: A Look Into The Machine Malta's Latest Performance (lovinmalta.com)

Ignite Episode: "A New Theatre Company" - INTERVIEW WITH IGNITE THEATRE

Ignite Instagram: @ignite.theatre.malta

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Happy holidays! This week Greta and Toby are musing over the theatrical phenomenon of Christmas and the holiday season. Join them both as they discuss pantomime, tradition and what goes on during Christmas Day in both of their houses. That, and a bunch of other festive chaos await!

TOBY'S YULETIDE OFF-TOPIC MOMENTS:

John Lewis' Christmas Adverts (Complete Collection) - YouTube

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The hustle is on! This week Greta and Toby tackle the everchanging world of jobs. They both put their work experience to the test, as well as discuss why it's important for any performer and creative starting out to consider having a side job beside their chosen discipline. Plus, they talk about what are considered some of the best jobs for actors, and whether or not they agree! 

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

6 Best Survival Jobs for Actors Article: 6 Best Survival Jobs for Actors to Support Their Acting Careers - Acting in London

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On the podcast this time we have Alexia and Martha from Ignite Theatre! Ignite is a brand new theatre collective that encourages and empowers young theatre makers to not only develop their performative skills, but equip themselves with important expertise such as running the theatre company as a business. Join Greta and Toby as they discuss how being an industry newcomer is a good thing, alongside their intentions to keep their theatrical flame burning bright. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: 

Ignite Theatre's Website: Ignite | Theatre Production Organisation

Ignite Theatre's Instagram: @ignite.theatre.malta

Ignite Theatre's Facebook: Ignite Theatre Malta | Facebook

Ignite Theatre's Email: [email protected]

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On today's episode, Gianni and Tina stop by to talk all things Girl in the Machine! We'll be discussing how they created the show, their personal influences and techniques when approaching a script as well as having an open discussion about a core message of the show - addiction to technology. Expect ominous technical glitches to ensue! 

TICKETS FOR GIRL IN THE MACHINE:

Spazju Kreattiv Theatre Valletta (03/12/2021 - 05/12/2021 & 10/12/2021 - 12/12/2021): Available here

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: 

Girl in the Machine Facebook: Girl in the Machine

Girl in the Machine Instagram: @girlinthemachine

Gianni's Instagram: @ninoselvaggi

Tina's Instagram: @rizza93

Scotsman Review for 2017 Production at Traverse: Theatre review: Girl in the Machine | The Scotsman

Blade Runner: Synopsis

The Matrix: Synopsis

I Robot: Synopsis

Ex Machina: Synopsis

The Terminator: Synopsis

Bicentennial Man: Synopsis

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, according to Toby at least. We're talking all things spooky as we tackle Halloween! Prepare yourselves for potential spooks, debatable scares and one hell of an anecdote. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

Behind the Scenes of being a Scare Actor: 14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Haunted House Actors

Theatre Superstitions: 13 Theatre Superstitions

Alton Towers Scarefest: Scarefest Halloween Event - Alton Towers Resort

The Masked Ball's Instagram: @themaskedball

Black Mirror - Bandersnatch: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch - Netflix Official Site

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In this episode, we are talking with Annalise Ebejer, Brendon Thearle and Gianluca Mifsud of Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective! Currently based in Malta, the company is focused on promoting the next generation of theatre makers. We talk about their journey, work and their upcoming collaboration: L-Aħħar Siġra.

Ħassle Mejjet is made up of Annalise Ebejer, Benjamin Abela, Brendon Thearle and Gianluca Mifsud. 'L-Aħħar Siġra' will be performed during the upcoming ŻiguŻajg festival in November and is co-produced between Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective and Just Another Collective, in collaboration with ŻiguŻajg and Studio 18.

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

Ħassle Mejjet Instagram: @hasslemejjet

Ħassle Mejjet Facebook: Hassle Mejjet Theatre Collective

Ħassle Mejjet Twitter: @hasslemejjet

Ħassle Mejjet Website: https://hasslemejjet.wixsite.com/home

An Ode to Teen Angst: The Covid Chronicles: An Ode to Teen Angst: The COVID Chronicles - YouTube 

Malta Creative Collective: https://maltacreativecollective.com/

Just Another Collective: @justanothercollective

Studio 18: https://www.studio18malta.com/

ŻiguŻajg Festival: https://www.ziguzajg.org/

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In the first interview of the series, we are talking to Floe, Hannah and Holly from A Thing or Two Theatre! We get to know the company, their latest piece of work "Elbow Room", as well as their individual routes into the theatrical world. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:

A Thing or Two Theatre's Instagram: @athingortwotheatre

A Thing or Two Theatre's Website: https://www.athingortwotheatre.com/

Elbow Room at AMATA (13th October 2021): AMATA Tickets

Elbow Room at IntoBodmin (20th October 2021): IntoBodmin Tickets

New Artists Network: https://www.hallforcornwall.co.uk/husa/artist-development

Prodigal Theatre Company: https://prodigalupg.com/

Cultivator Cornwall: https://cultivatorcornwall.org.uk/

Feast Cornwall: https://feastcornwall.org/

Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

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