Category Theatre Interviews

INTERVIEW: Audrey Brisson and Danny Mac Talk AMELIE THE MUSICAL

Audrey Brisson and Danny Mac in AMELIE THE MUSICAL

Audrey Brisson and Danny Mac in AMELIE THE MUSICAL. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

Ahead of its run at Manchester’s Opera House, Audrey Brisson (Amelie) and Danny Mac (Nico) about the five-star musical adaptation of the hit film AMELIE

The musical version of hit film AMELIE heads to Manchester’s Opera House next week as part of a new UK tour.

Based on the 2001 Oscar-nominated of the same name, AMELIE tells the story of a young woman with a gift for quietly bringing joy to those around her.

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INTERVIEW: Matthew Bourne Talks ROMEO AND JULIET

Sir Matthew Bourne

Matthew Bourne talks about his interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless play ROMEO AND JULIET and his drive to engage and support young talent

Packed with drama and emotion, Matthew Bourne captures the essence and power of young love and passion in his latest production...

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INTERVIEW: Joe McFadden and Rita Simons Talk THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Rita Simons and Joe McFadden in THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Rita Simons and Joe McFadden in THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL. Photo Credit: Helen Maybanks

BAFTA-nominated actor Joe McFadden and award-winning actress Rita Simons talk about their roles in Peter James’ spine-tingling new thriller THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Peter James’ spine-tingling new thriller THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL heads to Manchester’s Opera House next month as part of a new UK tour.

Starring BAFTA-nominated actor and winner of BBC1’s STRICTLY COME DANCING 2017, Joe McFadden and award-winning actr...

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INTERVIEW: Author Peter James Talks THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Peter James, Rita Simons and Joe McFadden for THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Peter James, Rita Simons and Joe McFadden for THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL. Photo Credit: Helen Maybanks

Best-selling author Peter James talks about bringing his new spine-chilling thriller THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL to the stage

Following the sell-out stage success of NOT DEAD ENOUGH, THE PERFECT MURDER and DEAD SIMPLE, the No. 1 best-selling author Peter James is back with the world premiere of his new spine-chilling thriller THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL.

Starring BAFTA-nominated actor and winner of BBC1’s ST...

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INTERVIEW: Agatha Christie’s Grandson Mathew Prichard Talks THE MOUSETRAP

Mathew Prichard

Agatha Christie’s Grandson Mathew Prichard talks about his famous Grandmother and why THE MOUSETRAP is so special to him

I suppose it took some time for it to sink in that I had a famous grandmother known to the world as Agatha Christie. I first remember her during the years when I was at preparatory school and her house at Wallingford was nearby. We used to have enjoyable ‘exeats’ on Sundays and it was, I think, then that the first glimmers of truth came through...

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INTERVIEW: Niall Sheehy, Rebekah Lowings and Jacqui DuBois Talk GHOST THE MUSICAL

Niall Sheehy as Sam and Rebekah Lowings as Molly in GHOST THE MUSICAL.

Niall Sheehy (Sam) and Rebekah Lowings (Molly) in GHOST THE MUSICAL. Photo Credit: Pamela Raith

Niall Sheehy, Rebekah Lowings and Jacqui DuBois talk about bringing iconic story GHOST THE MUSICAL to the stage

GHOST THE MUSICAL heads to Manchester’s Palace Theatre this week as part of a new UK tour.

Adapted from the hit 1990 film, GHOST THE MUSICAL tells the story of Sam, who is murdered whilst walking back to his apartment with his beloved girlfriend Molly one night...

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INTERVIEW: Gwyneth Strong Talks THE MOUSETRAP

Gwyneth Strong in THE MOUSETRAP

Actress Gwyneth Strong talks about her role as Mrs Boyle and what audiences can expect from Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP

The longest-running show in West End history – Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP – heads out on a UK tour with a stop at Salford’s The Lowry next month.

Cut off from the outside world by heavy snow, a group of people gathered in a country house discover that there is a murderer in their midst...

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INTERVIEW: Paul Wilkins Talks HAIR THE MUSICAL

Paul Wilkins as Claude and the cast of HAIR THE MUSICAL

Paul Wilkins as Claude and the cast of HAIR THE MUSICAL UK tour. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

Paul Wilkins talks to Frankly My Dear UK about his role as Claude in the 50th-anniversary tour of legendary rock musical HAIR

Following its critically acclaimed run at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and a sell-out run at London’s The Vaults, the 50th-anniversary production of the legendary rock musical HAIR bursts out in full psychedelic glory at Manchester’s Palace Theatre this week.

Set in 1967, ...

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INTERVIEW: Ned Bennett Talks EQUUS

Director Ned Bennett on EQUUS

Award-winning director Ned Bennett talks about EQUUS and the challenges of taking on such a well-known play

This month sees English Touring Theatre bring a new production of EQUUS to Salford’s The Lowry.

Inspired by a true story, EQUUS tells the story a young man who brutally blinded six horses and the psychiatrist tasked with uncovering the motive behind the boy’s violent act...

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INTERVIEW: Elesha Paul Moses Talks WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

Whitney: Queen Of The Night

Elesha Paul Moses steps into the limelight for premiere West End performance of hit Whitney Houston tribute show

Elesha Paul Moses has paid her dues in the entertainment world; she’s been striving for success in the music business for 20 years, via traditional grafting and TV talent shows. Now, she’s set for a fresh start, taking her singing career to a new level starring in the critically acclaimed international stage sensation WHITNEY: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT for its West End premiere at The Sav...

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