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Interview | Deborah McAndrew Talks Arts Education and Bringing Dickens’ Hard Times to the Stage

Deborah McAndrew's Hard Times at the Lowry

Northern Broadsides are back at The Lowry with their latest production of Hard Times, the classic Northern story written by Charles Dickens. Adapting it for the stage, this production is…

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Ballet BC Emily Molnar Contemporary Ballet

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INTERVIEW | Emily Molnar Talks Bringing Contemporary Ballet Company Ballet BC to the UK

From the skill, precision and elegance of ballet and the innovative, boldness of contemporary dance, Ballet BC is a contemporary ballet company that blend the two styles to create unique…

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3 min

INTERVIEW | Lisa Howard Talks Capturing Children’s Imagination In George’s Marvellous Medicine

Known for his powerful imagination and captivating children’s stories, it is almost as if Roald Dahl’s books were made for the stage. With extravagant characters, each tale is uniquely different…

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6 min

INTERVIEW | Lottie Vallis Talks Using Theatre To Change The Conversation Around Cancer

“You can fight this,” is probably the most common response to someone when they tell you they have cancer. When it comes to cancer there are so many go-to sayings…

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3 min

INTERVIEW | Drag Queen Divina de Campo talks Gender and Religion in new musical Dancing Bear

Dancing Bear, an exploration of faith, sexuality and gender identity through catchy pop tunes are taking to the stage in Manchester. Drag queen and singing sensation Divina De Campo is…

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4 min

INTERVIEW | Natalie Cutler Highlights the Sexism in Getting Women’s Voices Programmed in Theatres

Natalie Cutler is a feminist writer, actor, filmmaker and creator. After facing gender inequalities in both the arts and general life she was inspired to create her one woman show…

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3 min

INTERVIEW | Kerry Ellis Talks Her First Straight Acting Role in The Importance of Being Earnest

Celebrating 20 years in show business this year, West End icon Kerry Ellis who is famous for her roles in Wicked, We Will Rock You and countless famous productions, is…

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Sam Brady Things I Say When I Don't Say I Love You

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4 min

INTERVIEW | Sam Brady Talks Tackling Dementia in His New One-Man Production

Sam Brady’s career journey went from management consultant to a Buddhist monk and now a stand-up comedian, and in his latest one-man play he is tackling the stigma surrounding dementia…

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