‘You’re a special kind of people known as show people’ – Curtains Archive Broadcast Review
With the theatres closed, more and more is becoming available online, allowing theatre fans to get their fix from the comfort of their own homes. Recently, we were treated to an archive recording of Curtains, one of the many shows that had it’s tour cut short due to...
‘I haven’t been away from a theatre for this long in years!’ – Life in Lockdown with Matthew Pain
Matthew Pain has worked in stage management on a number of productions including the UK Tour of Friendsical the musical, Flashdance UK and Korea and Peter Pan in Crewe. I was lucky enough to talk to Matthew about how he is adjusting to a life in lockdown and his hopes...
‘We will get through this’ – Life in Lockdown with Michael Vinsen
After starring in shows such as Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon, Legally Blonde, Grease and Bare, when theatres reopen Michael Vinsen will be going into rehearsals for Hairspray at the London Coliseum, playing the role of Corny Collins. But for the time being, it’s a...
‘We are being forced to reflect on our lives’ – Life in Lockdown with Ricky Butt
Actress Ricky Butt’s stage credits include Betty Blue Eyes, Oliver, Blood Brothers, Les Miserables and most recently the role of Rosie in the smash hit Mamma Mia! I was fortunate enough to talk to Ricky all about how she is adjusting to a life in lockdown and her...
‘I love how everyone comes together in difficult times’ – Life in Lockdown with Grace Mouat
Actress Grace Mouat has multiple performance credits to her name, including covering many roles as a swing in Six and most recently performing in hit new musical &Juliet in the ensemble and first cover Juliet. Now having to adjust to a life in lockdown, I talked...
‘We are all in this together’ – Life in Lockdown with Billy Roberts
Billy Roberts is an actor with stage credits including Gad/understudy pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Kilworth House, ensemble in Nativity! the Musical UK Tour and Steve/understudy Don in the UK Tour of Summer Holiday. I was lucky enough to...
‘I’ve taken the approach to make the most of this situation’ – Life in Lockdown with Richard Meek
Actor Richard Meek has starred in a number of productions including The Rocky Horror Show and Annie. In these challenging times, I was lucky enough to talk to Richard all about how he is handling this strange new way of life and his hopes for the future of the theatre...
‘Don’t judge others and don’t judge yourself’ – Life in Lockdown with Debbie Isitt
Debbie Isitt is the lady behind the popular Nativity! film series, as well as directing the stage musical adaptation and much loved rom-com Confetti. I was fortunate enough to talk to Debbie all about adjusting to life in lockdown and how she has been keeping herself...
‘I sort of try and structure each day’ – Life in Lockdown with Sara Poyzer
Sara Poyzer is an actress with many stage credits including hit musicals Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia! Now adjusting to a life in lockdown, I talked to Sara about how she is handling this new way of life, keeping herself occupied and looking forward to the future. First...
‘It’s a lot to get used to’ – Life in Lockdown with Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright has choreographed for shows all over the world, with his credits including Singin’ in the Rain, Five Guys named Moe, Half A Sixpence, Nativity the Musical and Mrs Henderson Presents. His directing work includes Joseph and the amazing Technicolor...
‘I can’t stop thinking about chips!’ : National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors’
In these trying times, the curtains are drawn and the auditorium doors closed in theatres up and down the country, but in order to keep the industry moving, a number of productions have began to be streamed online. The National Theatre have been showing their...
‘It feels like we’re living in a parallel universe’ – Life in Lockdown with Jaye Elster
Jaye Elster’s stage credits include Half A Sixpence, Matilda the Musical, Singin’ in the Rain and Annie to name but a few. Now adjusting to a life in lockdown, Jaye is teaching various classes online for all levels. I talked to Jaye about how she is coping with this...