Gently Down the Stream Q&A podcast and photos: Martin Sherman on passing on gay history and happiness
Gently Down the Stream Q&A podcast and photos: Martin Sherman on passing on gay history and happiness

Gently Down the Stream Q&A podcast and photos: Martin Sherman on passing on gay history and happiness

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T00:08:26+00:0022 February 2019|Tags: Ben Allen, Harry Lawtey, Jonathan Hyde, Martin Sherman, Park Theatre, Post-show Q&As, Sean Mathias, Terri Paddock events|

"It's so rare these days to see a play about optimism," the wonderful actor Malcolm Sinclair told me after Wednesday night's performance of Gently Down the Stream at the Park Theatre.

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Q&A video and photos: What would Bram Stoker think of Dracula staged at The London Library?
Q&A video and photos: What would Bram Stoker think of Dracula staged at The London Library?

Q&A video and photos: What would Bram Stoker think of Dracula staged at The London Library?

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T00:22:19+00:0012 February 2019|Tags: Bart Lambert, Bram Stoker, Creation Theatre Company, Dracula, Helen Tennison, Kate Kerrow, Sophie Greenham, Terri Paddock events, The London Library|

The bookworm in me adores everything about libraries and they don't get much more atmospheric, or historic, than The London Library, the world's oldest independent lending library - and now a highly unconventional theatrical venue for Creation Theatre Company's latest offering.

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The Orchestra Q&A photos: Why don’t we see more revivals of French dramatist Jean Anouilh?
The Orchestra Q&A photos: Why don’t we see more revivals of French dramatist Jean Anouilh?

The Orchestra Q&A photos: Why don’t we see more revivals of French dramatist Jean Anouilh?

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T00:32:12+00:006 February 2019|Tags: Felix Cross, Jean Anouilh, Jeremy Sams, Kristine Landon-Smith, Omnibus Theatre, Stefania Licari, Teatro Latino, Terri Paddock events, The Orchestra, Toph Enany|

One of the reasons I love chairing post-show Q&As so much is the chance I get to learn new things from incredibly talented and knowledgeable panellists. Last night's event for Jean Anouilh's play The Orchestra at Omnibus Theatre was a special treat as the expert on hand was also an old friend, Jeremey Sams.

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The Showstoppers Q&A video and photos: ‘Just give us something with heart’ say the musical improv masters
The Showstoppers Q&A video and photos: ‘Just give us something with heart’ say the musical improv masters

The Showstoppers Q&A video and photos: ‘Just give us something with heart’ say the musical improv masters

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T00:53:50+00:001 February 2019|Tags: Adam Meggido, Andrew Pugsley, Chloe Potter, Chris Ash, Dylan Emery, Featured Show, Justin Brett, Lucy Trodd, Post-show Q&As, Ruth Bratt, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, StageFaves, Susan Harrison, Terri Paddock events, The Showstoppers|

I've been following the insanely talented improv geniuses of The Showstoppers for most of their eleven years. How do they do it? I still can't really fathom it, but I was pleased to gain a few more insights - and a new well of admiration - after chairing a post-show Q&A with them this week.

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‘I walk around naked a lot more’: Video and photos from all-female Nuns Q&A
‘I walk around naked a lot more’: Video and photos from all-female Nuns Q&A

‘I walk around naked a lot more’: Video and photos from all-female Nuns Q&A

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T00:55:57+00:0021 January 2019|Tags: Cecile Sinclair, Charlotte Everest, Dutch Dame Productions, Natalya Wolter-Ferguson, Nuns, Post-show Q&As, Robert Luxford, She's Diverse, Tara Usher, Terri Paddock events, Tristan Bates Theatre|

I started this past weekend in a room full of wonderful, talented and inspiring women (and some great male allies) at London's Tristan Bates Theatre chairing a BOSSY all-female panel after a performance of Robert Luxford's Nuns.

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Dialektikon Q&A video and photos: How much do you know about Stokely Carmichael? (And four other big thinkers)
Dialektikon Q&A video and photos: How much do you know about Stokely Carmichael? (And four other big thinkers)

Dialektikon Q&A video and photos: How much do you know about Stokely Carmichael? (And four other big thinkers)

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T21:56:40+00:0013 December 2018|Tags: Adebayo Bolaji, Carl Robertshaw, Dialektikon, Ex Nihilo Theatre, Jacky Ivimy, Kate Luxmoore, Park Theatre, Post-show Q&As, Terri Paddock events|

Author Jacky Ivimy was inspired to start writing Dialektikon after coming across film and transcripts from the Liberation of Dialectics Congress.

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An Honourable Man Q&A video and photos: Has there ever been a more poisonous time in UK politics? (Insiders’ views)
An Honourable Man Q&A video and photos: Has there ever been a more poisonous time in UK politics? (Insiders’ views)

An Honourable Man Q&A video and photos: Has there ever been a more poisonous time in UK politics? (Insiders’ views)

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T22:05:51+00:0022 November 2018|Tags: An Honourable Man, Jolley Gosnold, Lord Hunt of Wirral, Michael McManus, political theatre, politics, Terri Paddock events, Tony Grew, Westminster, White Bear Theatre|

Populism, patriotism, political theatre, predictions for Brexit and the fast-paced nature of life-imitating-art-imitating-life were amongst the topics covered in an incredibly good-natured discussion across a wide partisan spectrum at An Honourable Man.

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Fanatical Q&A video and photos: How & when did sci-fi geekery became so cool?
Fanatical Q&A video and photos: How & when did sci-fi geekery became so cool?

Fanatical Q&A video and photos: How & when did sci-fi geekery became so cool?

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T22:11:08+00:0021 November 2018|Tags: Fanatical, Grace Taylor, Matt Board, Neil Marcus, New musicals, Perry O'Bree, PJ McEvoy, Playground Theatre, Reina Hardy, Sophie Powles, StageFaves, Stephen Frost, Suanne Braun, Terri Paddock events, The Stable|

One of my favourite reviews of Fanatical, the new British musical currently receiving its world premiere season at London's Playground Theatre, opines: "It will remind you why you love whatever it is that you're a fan of".

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A Flea in Her Ear Q&A video and photos: From weekly workshops to a season of French comedies
A Flea in Her Ear Q&A video and photos: From weekly workshops to a season of French comedies

A Flea in Her Ear Q&A video and photos: From weekly workshops to a season of French comedies

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T22:15:58+00:0018 November 2018|Tags: A Flea in Her Ear, Acting Gymnasium, Gavin McAlinden, Georges Feydeau, Terri Paddock events, Theatro Technis, Tracy Coogan|

The Acting Gymnasium, founded by Gavin McAlinden, runs weekly creative performance workshops that help individuals develop their acting skills, build confidence, exercise their imagination, improve vocal techniques and... perform in a professional show.

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Looking for Gatsby Q&A video and photos: How does F Scott Fitzgerald’s story look from Daisy’s perspective?
Looking for Gatsby Q&A video and photos: How does F Scott Fitzgerald’s story look from Daisy’s perspective?

Looking for Gatsby Q&A video and photos: How does F Scott Fitzgerald’s story look from Daisy’s perspective?

By Terri Paddock|2020-01-26T22:36:11+00:0013 November 2018|Tags: Anton Tweedale, Beth Burrows, Ellen Chivers, Joe Evans, Linnie Reedman, Looking for Gatsby, Matthew Bugg, Megan Armitage, Post-show Q&As, Ruby in the Dust, Sam Veck, StageFaves, Terri Paddock events, The Other Palace|

Swift but swinging! We had less than twenty minutes for last night's post-show Q&A for new musical Looking for Gatsby but - taking a leaf out of this incredible company's book - we made the most of it. It's amazing how much you can ground you can cover when you're up against the clock!

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