Wirral Theatre Festival

In this episode we talk to Sam Bolton - Writer and Director of Octavia.

Octavia is a tragedy wherein Paul, the husband, goes to space, leaving Adelaide, his wife, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief, this in particular studies depression and anger, but by the end potential hope and acceptance.

In this episode - we talk to Christopher Lee-Power - writer, director and producer of his autobiographical play 'Breaking Free'.

He says "This is more than a play—it’s a statement on the power of perseverance, the importance of self-acceptance, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Breaking Free is a must-see for anyone who has ever fought to find their voice in a world that too often tries to silence it."

In this epiode, we meet Phil Perez - one of the minds behind Special Tea.

Special Tea is a genre-bending, jazz-funk-infused fever dream of crime, conspiracy, and caffeine dependency. When bailiffs seize their mystical tea plant, shop owners Hugo and Tyler must embark on a bizarre, high-stakes heist to retrieve it. Their journey takes them through haunted holiday camps, train-riding council estate druids, and an unhinged nail-fetishist landlord, all leading to a showdown with a possessed ventriloquist and his monstrous puppet overlord.

We talk to Alex Carr, writer and director of the show. He is also the Founder of Old Fruit Jar Productions, who are putting on the show. Find out why this show is one you don't want to miss!

In this episode we talk to Cal, writer and star of CAL AND THE BIG C, being performed at the Wirral Theatre Festival in August of 2024. Find out about how Terminal Illness and Drag can come together in one show, celebrating identity!

In this episode we interview Luke Seddon - Director of Spooky Tales.

This show contains the winning entry from our Young Writers Competition. Eleanor wrote the story TOO DARK that features as one of the vignettes in the piece.

Find out about our children's shows that are happening during the Wirral Theatre Festival in August 2024.

Craig and Robbie interview Eleanor who is the winner of our Junior Writing Competition. Her short story 'Too Dark' will be performed as part of our play SPOOKY TALES at the Wirral Theatre Festival in August 2024.

Joined by special guests Francesca Warburton, Chloe Morley and Katherine White we discuss Tangled Roots - the period play that is set in Bidston Hall back in its heyday.