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2 August 2024
Hamlet by The Lord Chamberlain's Men at Shrewsbury Castle: Review
In this outdoors production that harks back to historical production styles, the actors create a dynamic and lively show that feels more like a modern off-the-cuff comedy than a 16th Century tragedy. A fun and engaging show that is not to be missed!
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31 July 2024
Interview with The Doc And The Dancer, aka Dr Harry Brunjes and Jacquie Brunjes
"This year we are doing something much more personal and this is essentially an interview. Do not worry, we are prepared. Spontaneity is all about rehearsal."
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27 July 2024
Interview with writer, director and improviser Jamie Sykes
"The show has a few dance numbers to allow the incels to fully express their inner emotional turmoil. There is one in particular that focuses on their sexual frustration that I love."
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27 July 2024
Interview with Jae West, actress and co-producer with The Hairy Godmothers
"The resolution that we get to at the end of both shows is heart-warming and nostalgic. Although we have a lot of laughs and can be very silly and mischievous throughout the show, both of the shows come to a strong message that we believe in."
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24 July 2024
The Haunting of Blaine Manor: Review
This play has all the trappings of your classic ghost story: spooky haunted manor – check. Cast of suspicious characters – check. Moody lighting (to highlight the odd creaky antiques) – check! Where this play falls short – it’s not scary.
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24 July 2024
Interview with multimedia comedian Ted Hill
"After a preview, someone came up to me to tell me I had to change a joke because ‘kids these days don’t know about Saddam Hussein’. I have not changed the joke, but do think about that comment a lot."
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24 July 2024
Interview with comedian and writer Stephanie Laing
"I’ve done years where I’ve been focused on getting good reviews or selling out the show, but I think it’s better if you just remember it’s a really really enjoyable way to spend a month of your life."
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24 July 2024
Interview with comedian Harriet Dyer
"This might sound mad but I wasn’t really a massive fan of comedy growing up (other than Russ Abbott and The Dinner Ladies) which I think helped me have a unique voice as I was never going off something that I knew."
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24 July 2024
Interview with sketch comedy double act Grubby Little Mitts
"After the show, Mr Cox admitted that he stole not one but two of the eyeballs. Truly an amazing day!"
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24 July 2024
Interview with cabaret performer Ellie MacPherson
"In university I studied History because history is just drama in disguise. But people look down on you less when you say you have a history degree."
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23 July 2024
Review: The Haunting of Blaine Manor
From ghosts roaming the halls to doorways to hell, can you survive in Blaine Manor till dawn?
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21 July 2024
Mamma Mia! What a show!
The smash-hit musical by Catherine Johnson, based on the legendary movie.
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20 July 2024
Interview with Jesse Scott, co-founder and creative director of Casus Creations
"I have in my career travelled to the four corners of the globe performing in numerous festivals and I am yet to discover anything like Edinburgh Fringe, the sheer scale and magnitude of Edinburgh fringe is mind boggling."
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20 July 2024
Interview with Kacie Rogers, actor, writer, producer and co-founder of Bottle Tree Theatre Company
"Essentially, the ideas I would bring to her would be full chunks of marble and little by little, bit by bit, she would help me chisel those blocks down and find the art that always wanted to exist underneath."
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20 July 2024
Interview with Ginava, Founder & Creative Director of Gendermess Productions
"One audience member once told me that our show gave them the courage to come out to their family. That has stayed with me, as it reinforced the impact our art can have on individuals' lives and the importance of continuing to share our stories."