The death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced just before my arrival at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre. Like the rest of the country, the theatre staff had been braced for the sad news. So the world premiere of Proforca's Flashbang was preceded by a public address and collective silence.
Flashbang
After fascinating discussions around Feel, At Last and Lately, I'm back with Proforca Theatre to discuss Flashbang, the company's fifth new play by James Lewis, as well as exciting new work by associate artists also programmed during the autumn season at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre.
Lately post-show video and photos: The benefits of alternating casts
Having two separate casts reduces the risk of Covid cancellations, but what other creative benefits does it bring for Proforca's Lately at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre?
Lately
After fascinating discussions around Feel and At Last, I'm back with Proforca Theatre company to discuss Lately, a third new play by James Lewis as well as exciting future plans for Proforca's London home at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre.
At Last Q&A video and photos: How worried are you about the direction the UK is heading?
Are you worried about the state of politics and society in the UK today? That's the question I asked at the start of last night's post-show Q&A at London's Lion & Unicorn Theatre. The hands of all my panellists and nearly everyone sitting across from them in the audience shot up.
Q&A video and photos: Relaunching the Lion & Unicorn Theatre as a new fringe destination
How can a 60-seat black box studio above a pub stand out amongst nearly 100 Off-West End and fringe theatres in London? THIS is how.