Harold Pinter: The Bobbing of Egos
Interview with Harold Pinter Conducted by James Grissom 1997 Most people are not talented. This is true of the world in general, and this is true of the theatrical world … Continue reading
Interview with Brian Blessed – Published in The South China Morning Post – Etan Smallman
Thespian Brian Blessed, who served as master of ceremonies at the handover 20 years ago, recalls sparring with the Dalai Lama, punching Harold Pinter down the stairs, hospitalising Dr Who’s … Continue reading
Archive Interview • Hugh Bonneville • 2004
FROM THE ARCHIVE Hugh Bonneville is not only a sublime actor but a charming and erudite chap with a fine line in drollery. He sounds a little wary at the start … Continue reading
TRUMP: British actor lays into US presidential candidate | HalfEatenMind
As the presidential campaign in the United States heats up with only a month left to go before elections on the 8th November 2016, a well-loved voice… Source: TRUMP: British … Continue reading
Helen Mirren Holds Her Own (and Then Some) in a Cringe-Inducingly Sexist TV Interview, 1975 | Open Culture
Yes, she may only be famous for being rich and famous—not a particularly admirable cultural achievement. But, “and this is the big word: B-U-T-T-,” says Helen Mirren, “it’s wonderful that … Continue reading
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Archive Review • FROST/NIXON • Donmar Theatre • 2006
I always believed that there were two famous people called David Frost. The first, active in the 60s and 70s before I was born, seemed to have been by … Continue reading
Archive Interview • HOWARD BARKER • The Dying of Today • Arcola Theatre
Howard Barker good-humouredly describes it as “outrageous” that he is not better known in the UK. In fact, he thinks it’s a “scandal” that he is “not presented in theatres … Continue reading
Lucy Kerbel interview
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Lucy Kerbel Lucy Kerbel is the Director of Tonic Theatre and an award-winning theatre director. She also researched and wrote 100 Great Plays for Women, an inspiring guide…
Karis Halsall interview
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Photo taken during rehearsals for Karis’ show, MEGALOPOLITAN. Karis Halsall is a playwright and performance poet. She is passionate about creating theatre that pushes boundaries and blends…
Archive Interview • BOLA AGBAJE • Gone Too Far! • Royal Court • 2008
Bola Agbaje’s first play, Gone Too Far! debuted at The Royal Court in 2006. While its arrival was a low-key affair – few of the major newspapers picked up on it – … Continue reading
Archive Interview • BETTE BOURNE • The Skin of Our Teeth • Young Vic • 2004
Bette Bourne is about to play the gypsy fortune-teller Esmeralda in Wilder’s 1942 play, The Skin of Our Teeth. We met during a lunch break from rehearsals. Bette was wearing … Continue reading
Archive Interview • DAVID TROUGHTON • The Skin of Our Teeth • Young Vic • 2004
David Troughton appears relaxed and at ease with his new role for the Young Vic, playing George Antrobus in Thornton Wilder’s 1942 play, The Skin of Our Teeth. Entering the final stages … Continue reading
Archive Interview • GAWN GRAINGER • You Can’t Take it With You • 2007
Throw a name – any name – at Gawn Grainger and I’d be very surprised if he wasn’t able to conjure up a theatrical anecdote to match. Gregarious, intelligent and fun to … Continue reading
Archive Interview • ROBERT DAWS • 2008
Robert Daws has not appeared on stage for seven years and David Harrower’s award-winning Blackbird is only the second play he’s done in eighteen years. Not only that but Ray, his character, … Continue reading
Archive Interview • GEMMA BODINETZ • 2003
Liverpool has a treat in store come this September. Gemma Bodinetz takes over as artistic director of both the Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. There’s a buzz in the air as a director … Continue reading
Archive Interview • BIYI BANDELE • 2006
Biyi Bandele. Say the name out loud. Go on, try it. It has a sound as lyrical, visceral and satisfying as the author’s own writing. “That’s my vocation,” he says to … Continue reading
Archive Interview • Geraldine James • 2004
Geraldine James is one of our most treasured actresses. In 1978, she made a remarkable impression playing a young deaf girl in Dummy, a television drama directed by Franc Roddam in which she … Continue reading
Archive Interview • KATE O’MARA • 2008
Many people imagine that actors are just like their onstage characters. While this may be true in some instances, there’s no getting away from the fact that some are as … Continue reading
Bill Nighy interview: “You don’t have to be creative to be an actor” | Big Issue
via Bill Nighy interview: “You don’t have to be creative to be an actor” Big Issue . Bill Nighy defends his support for the Robin Hood tax – and debunks some … Continue reading
Archive Interview • Stephen Unwin • English Touring Theatre • 2003
The Play as Written Stephen Unwin is energized by the unexpected panic of rehearsing an understudy for Juliet in his latest touring production of Romeo and Juliet. Due to open at the Oxford … Continue reading
Archive Interview • Patrick Spottiswoode • Shakespeare’s Globe • 2003
Patrick Spottiswoode has one of those infectious personalities, an evangelical fervour for his project, an intelligent, insightful and determined advocate of the facilities that make up the Globe Theatre in … Continue reading
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Archive Interview • Hugh Bonneville • 2004
Hugh Bonneville is not only a sublime actor but a charming and erudite chap with a fine line in drollery. He sounds a little wary at the start of our telephone … Continue reading
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