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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alissa Finn https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2piyk6okffjpxizr27ntipnpo5uf?.jpg Alissening Show SALOME - Featuring Mark Ravenhill (Regents Opera York Hall) SALOME - Featuring Mark Ravenhill (Regents Opera York Hall) In conversation with Olivier-nominated playwright Mark Ravenhill, who is currently directing the UK’s leading fringe company, Regents Opera, on their immersive production of Richard Strauss' Salome, set in East London's Gangland running at York Hall in Bethnal Green from the 10th to the 23rd of April. 

Tune in to learn more about the artistic vision behind this production of Salome and discover why this is a particular feast you will not want to miss out on...

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]]> In conversation with Olivier-nominated playwright Mark Ravenhill, who is currently directing the UK’s leading fringe company, Regents Opera, on their immersive production of Richard Strauss' Salome, set in East London's Gangland running at York Hall in Bethnal Green from the 10th to the 23rd of April. 

Tune in to learn more about the artistic vision behind this production of Salome and discover why this is a particular feast you will not want to miss out on...

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/regents-opera

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18976065 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 1621 full false LIFELINE (Featuring Nathan Salstone) LIFELINE (Featuring Nathan Salstone) What joy chatting with actor/musical artist Nathan Salstone from the musical LIFELINE, which performed off-Broadway and in Washington, D.C. last year, and was the first musical to be performed at the United Nations, coming to Southwark Playhouse Elephant from March 28th to May 2nd.

A musical that connects the urgent reality of antimicrobial resistance with powerful human stories, tune in to learn how this musical approaches the unique subjects of music and science to bring together a powerful new production. 

 

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/lifeline/

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]]> What joy chatting with actor/musical artist Nathan Salstone from the musical LIFELINE, which performed off-Broadway and in Washington, D.C. last year, and was the first musical to be performed at the United Nations, coming to Southwark Playhouse Elephant from March 28th to May 2nd.

A musical that connects the urgent reality of antimicrobial resistance with powerful human stories, tune in to learn how this musical approaches the unique subjects of music and science to bring together a powerful new production. 

 

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/lifeline/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18905992 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 1439 full false YENTL - Featuring Gary Abrahams (Marylebone Theatre) YENTL - Featuring Gary Abrahams (Marylebone Theatre) In conversation with Gary Abrahams, writer and director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s award-winning production, Yentl, based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from the 6th of March to the 12th of April.

Tune in to learn more about Isaac Bashevis Singer's infamous short story, Yentl, and how it has been adapted to fit within a theatrical contemporary space. 

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/yentl

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]]> In conversation with Gary Abrahams, writer and director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s award-winning production, Yentl, based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from the 6th of March to the 12th of April.

Tune in to learn more about Isaac Bashevis Singer's infamous short story, Yentl, and how it has been adapted to fit within a theatrical contemporary space. 

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/yentl

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18782359 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 2006 full false Age is a Feeling - Featuring Haley McGee (Soho Theatre Walthamstow) Age is a Feeling - Featuring Haley McGee (Soho Theatre Walthamstow) In conversation with Haley McGee, actor and writer of Olivier-nominated and Fringe First-winning Age Is A Feeling, which returns to London’s newest venue, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, from the 5th to the 7th of March.

Tune in to uncover the inspiration behind Age Is A Feeling as we delve into themes of aging and mortality. 

https://sohotheatre.com/events/age-is-a-feeling-3/

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]]> In conversation with Haley McGee, actor and writer of Olivier-nominated and Fringe First-winning Age Is A Feeling, which returns to London’s newest venue, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, from the 5th to the 7th of March.

Tune in to uncover the inspiration behind Age Is A Feeling as we delve into themes of aging and mortality. 

https://sohotheatre.com/events/age-is-a-feeling-3/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18760801 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 2177 full false Lost Atoms - Frantic Assembly (Featuring Joe Layton and Hannah Sinclair Robinson) Lost Atoms - Frantic Assembly (Featuring Joe Layton and Hannah Sinclair Robinson) LOST ATOMS - question posed, "What makes a successful relationship?" 

Today, the conversation surrounds Frantic Assembly’s 30th Anniversary production, Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and directed by Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director, Scott Graham, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre until the 28th of February. I am joined by actor Joe Layton (previously seen on ITV’s Coronation Street) and Hannah Sinclair Robinson (who was previously in Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis)

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]]> LOST ATOMS - question posed, "What makes a successful relationship?" 

Today, the conversation surrounds Frantic Assembly’s 30th Anniversary production, Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and directed by Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director, Scott Graham, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre until the 28th of February. I am joined by actor Joe Layton (previously seen on ITV’s Coronation Street) and Hannah Sinclair Robinson (who was previously in Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis)

www.franticassembly.co.uk/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18677678 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 1581 full false Wild Arts Opera - (Featuring Artistic Director Orlando Jopling) Wild Arts Opera - (Featuring Artistic Director Orlando Jopling) In conversation with Orlando Jopling, conductor, cellist, and the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Wild Arts Opera, to discuss the upcoming 2026 Wild Arts Season. 

Keep an eye out for Wild Arts Opera, Marriage of Figaro this Summer, Mahler's Das Lied Von der Erde, and the Opera Evening's Love Actually. 

Wildarts.org.uk 

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]]> In conversation with Orlando Jopling, conductor, cellist, and the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Wild Arts Opera, to discuss the upcoming 2026 Wild Arts Season. 

Keep an eye out for Wild Arts Opera, Marriage of Figaro this Summer, Mahler's Das Lied Von der Erde, and the Opera Evening's Love Actually. 

Wildarts.org.uk 

@wildartspresents 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18617774 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 1534 2 full false Safe Haven - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda) Safe Haven - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda) In conversation with actors Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda, who are currently in the world premiere of Safe Haven by Chris Bowers, running at the Arcola Theatre until the 7th of February. Safe Haven is set in the period following the First Gulf War in 1991, recounting the actions of individuals behind Operation Safe Haven. 

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]]> In conversation with actors Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda, who are currently in the world premiere of Safe Haven by Chris Bowers, running at the Arcola Theatre until the 7th of February. Safe Haven is set in the period following the First Gulf War in 1991, recounting the actions of individuals behind Operation Safe Haven. 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18576949 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1513 full false A Grain of Sand - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Elias Matar and Sarah Agha) A Grain of Sand - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Elias Matar and Sarah Agha) In conversation with Palestinian theatre-maker, writer, and director Elias Matar and Irish-Palestinian actor, Sarah Agha, whose production, A Grain of Sand, as mentioned in The Guardian as the best in theatre, dance, and comedy in 2026, runs at the Arcola Theatre from the 21st to the 31st of January before embarking on a UK tour.

It was an honor to chat with theatre makers who so clearly live and breathe their art. I know it will be a performance that cannot be missed.

www.arcolatheatre.com

www.goodchance.org.uk

@mattar_elias

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]]> In conversation with Palestinian theatre-maker, writer, and director Elias Matar and Irish-Palestinian actor, Sarah Agha, whose production, A Grain of Sand, as mentioned in The Guardian as the best in theatre, dance, and comedy in 2026, runs at the Arcola Theatre from the 21st to the 31st of January before embarking on a UK tour.

It was an honor to chat with theatre makers who so clearly live and breathe their art. I know it will be a performance that cannot be missed.

www.arcolatheatre.com

www.goodchance.org.uk

@mattar_elias

@goodchancetheatre

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18539577 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 2064 2 full false Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown) Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B - Arcola Theatre (Featuring Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown) Ready to solve a mystery? It was an utter joy to chat with actors Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown, who play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B. A reimagined version of the iconic duo with a bold feminist twist, running at the Arcola Theatre this holiday season from the 28th of November to the 20th of December. Tune in to uncover more about this thrilling mystery and gain insight into the characters of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson.  

https://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/msholmesmswatsonapt2b/

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]]> Ready to solve a mystery? It was an utter joy to chat with actors Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown, who play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B. A reimagined version of the iconic duo with a bold feminist twist, running at the Arcola Theatre this holiday season from the 28th of November to the 20th of December. Tune in to uncover more about this thrilling mystery and gain insight into the characters of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson.  

https://www.arcolatheatre.com/event/msholmesmswatsonapt2b/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18257359 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1297 full false FANTASIA ORCHESTRA (Featuring Millie Ashton) FANTASIA ORCHESTRA (Featuring Millie Ashton) I have some exciting news to share with you. The Fantastia Orchestra (previously seen at the BBC Proms in 2024) launches residency at Smith Square Hall with Lucy Crowe OBE on Sunday, the 23rd of November, with their Birdsong-inspired programme making their debut at the venue! It was lovely to chat with the section leader and violinist Millie Ashton about the programme… 

https://www.fantasiaorchestra.com/

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]]> I have some exciting news to share with you. The Fantastia Orchestra (previously seen at the BBC Proms in 2024) launches residency at Smith Square Hall with Lucy Crowe OBE on Sunday, the 23rd of November, with their Birdsong-inspired programme making their debut at the venue! It was lovely to chat with the section leader and violinist Millie Ashton about the programme… 

https://www.fantasiaorchestra.com/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18219779 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 946 full false Gwenda's Garage (Featuring Eva Scott) Gwenda's Garage (Featuring Eva Scott) From the theatre company that brought you Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Standing at the Sky's Edge, I am thrilled to be interviewing Eva Scott from Out of the Archive’s production in association with Sheffield Theatre’s world premiere of the musical, Gwenda’s Garage, running at the Southwark Playhouse Borough till the 29th of November. 

Tune in to learn more about the production and the history surrounding Gwenda's Garage! 

www.outofthearchive.co.uk

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/gwendas-garage/
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]]> From the theatre company that brought you Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Standing at the Sky's Edge, I am thrilled to be interviewing Eva Scott from Out of the Archive’s production in association with Sheffield Theatre’s world premiere of the musical, Gwenda’s Garage, running at the Southwark Playhouse Borough till the 29th of November. 

Tune in to learn more about the production and the history surrounding Gwenda's Garage! 

www.outofthearchive.co.uk

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/gwendas-garage/
 @gwendasgarage

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18177935 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 1159 full false KENREX (Featuring Ed Stambollouian) KENREX (Featuring Ed Stambollouian) Join theatre/comedy director and writer Ed Stambollouian in conversation as he discusses co-writing with Jack Holden and directing the critically acclaimed production KENREX. The true crime thriller KENREX returns to London at the Other Palace from the 3rd of December to the 1st of February. Tune in to gain backstage insight into the production of KENREX and uncover Ed's inspiring career. 

https://theotherpalace.co.uk/kenrex/

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]]> Join theatre/comedy director and writer Ed Stambollouian in conversation as he discusses co-writing with Jack Holden and directing the critically acclaimed production KENREX. The true crime thriller KENREX returns to London at the Other Palace from the 3rd of December to the 1st of February. Tune in to gain backstage insight into the production of KENREX and uncover Ed's inspiring career. 

https://theotherpalace.co.uk/kenrex/

@kenrextheplay

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18106021 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 1486 full false THE WANDERERS - Featuring Katerina Tannenbaum, and Eddie Toll THE WANDERERS - Featuring Katerina Tannenbaum, and Eddie Toll In conversation with actors Katerina Tannenbaum and Eddie Toll for the UK premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from Friday, the 17th of October - Saturday, the 29th of November. Tune in to learn more about the production and the actors' experience bringing The Wanderers to life. 

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/the-wanderers

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]]> In conversation with actors Katerina Tannenbaum and Eddie Toll for the UK premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from Friday, the 17th of October - Saturday, the 29th of November. Tune in to learn more about the production and the actors' experience bringing The Wanderers to life. 

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/the-wanderers

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-18018011 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0100 856 full false ROHTKO - Featuring Lukasz Twarkowski ROHTKO - Featuring Lukasz Twarkowski It's always a pleasure to chat with award-winning Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski. Following his sold-out run at the Southbank Centre with The Employees, Lukasz is bringing his production, ROHTKO, to the Barbican Theatre for its UK Premiere, running from October 2nd to 5th. Tune in to learn more about the creative process behind the development of ROHTKO and the stimulating questions posed. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/lukasz-twarkowski-dailes-theatre-anka-herbut-rohtko

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]]> It's always a pleasure to chat with award-winning Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski. Following his sold-out run at the Southbank Centre with The Employees, Lukasz is bringing his production, ROHTKO, to the Barbican Theatre for its UK Premiere, running from October 2nd to 5th. Tune in to learn more about the creative process behind the development of ROHTKO and the stimulating questions posed. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/lukasz-twarkowski-dailes-theatre-anka-herbut-rohtko

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@barbicancentre

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17939356 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100 836 full false Dance Umbrella - Freddie Opoku-Addaie (Artistic Director) Dance Umbrella - Freddie Opoku-Addaie (Artistic Director) In conversation with Freddie Opoku-Addaie, award-winning dancer, choreographer, Artistic Director, and Co-Chief Executive  of Dance Umbrella —London’s international dance festival celebrating its 47th year, showcasing groundbreaking artists from Colombia, Taiwan, Cyprus, Spain, and Brazil, running from the 2nd to the 31st of October.

https://danceumbrella.co.uk/

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]]> In conversation with Freddie Opoku-Addaie, award-winning dancer, choreographer, Artistic Director, and Co-Chief Executive  of Dance Umbrella —London’s international dance festival celebrating its 47th year, showcasing groundbreaking artists from Colombia, Taiwan, Cyprus, Spain, and Brazil, running from the 2nd to the 31st of October.

https://danceumbrella.co.uk/

@danceumbrella

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17912561 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0100 968 full false Eireann - A Taste of Ireland (Featuring Cian Walsh) Eireann - A Taste of Ireland (Featuring Cian Walsh) In conversation with Cian Walsh, one of the dancers in Eireann A Taste of Ireland, blending traditional Irish dance, stagecraft, music, and an exploration of Irish History running at the Peacock theatre from the 28th to the 31st of August, before embarking on an international tour!

Tune in to learn more about the history surrounding the production from the perspective of one of the lead dancers! 

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/eireann-a-taste-of-ireland/

@atasteofirelandcompany 

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]]> In conversation with Cian Walsh, one of the dancers in Eireann A Taste of Ireland, blending traditional Irish dance, stagecraft, music, and an exploration of Irish History running at the Peacock theatre from the 28th to the 31st of August, before embarking on an international tour!

Tune in to learn more about the history surrounding the production from the perspective of one of the lead dancers! 

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/eireann-a-taste-of-ireland/

@atasteofirelandcompany 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17736794 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100 1011 41 full false Greenwich+Docklands International Festival - Artistic Director Bradley Hemmings (MBE) Greenwich+Docklands International Festival - Artistic Director Bradley Hemmings (MBE) In conversation with Bradley Hemmings, the Artistic Director of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, celebrating 30 Years showcasing world-class outdoor theatre, circus and dance FOR FREE, running from the 22nd of August to the 6th of September in Greenwich and East London. Tune in to hear about performances that will shape the city, and learn about GDIF's history from its artistic director, Bradley Hemmings. Listen now to get inspired and discover the magic behind the festival!  

https://festival.org/gdif-2025/

@GDIFestival 

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]]> In conversation with Bradley Hemmings, the Artistic Director of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, celebrating 30 Years showcasing world-class outdoor theatre, circus and dance FOR FREE, running from the 22nd of August to the 6th of September in Greenwich and East London. Tune in to hear about performances that will shape the city, and learn about GDIF's history from its artistic director, Bradley Hemmings. Listen now to get inspired and discover the magic behind the festival!  

https://festival.org/gdif-2025/

@GDIFestival 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17705020 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100 1621 40 full false EDINBURGH FRINGE - The City for Incurable Women (Charlotte McBurney) EDINBURGH FRINGE - The City for Incurable Women (Charlotte McBurney) It was incredibly insightful to chat with Charlotte McBurney from The City for Incurable Women, a devised production by the company, Fish in a Dress, uncovering the history of diagnosed hysteria played through differing perspectives. Running at the Pleasance Upstairs a the Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th August.

Tickets
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]]> It was incredibly insightful to chat with Charlotte McBurney from The City for Incurable Women, a devised production by the company, Fish in a Dress, uncovering the history of diagnosed hysteria played through differing perspectives. Running at the Pleasance Upstairs a the Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th August.

Tickets
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-city-for-incurable-women

@charlotte.mcburney

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17689827 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0100 505 39 full false EDINBURGH FRINGE - Surreally Good (Scott Turnball) EDINBURGH FRINGE - Surreally Good (Scott Turnball) It was great to chat with Scott Turnball @smogdog2000 about his production, Surreally Good, a wonderfully silly comedy featuring everything from projection art to clowning, poetry, and a tug at the heartstrings.

Running Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th of August at the Former Womens Locker Room at Summerhall
@summerhallery

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]]> It was great to chat with Scott Turnball @smogdog2000 about his production, Surreally Good, a wonderfully silly comedy featuring everything from projection art to clowning, poetry, and a tug at the heartstrings.

Running Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th of August at the Former Womens Locker Room at Summerhall
@summerhallery

TICKETS
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/scott-turnbull-presents-surreally-good

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17682685 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100 319 38 full false EDINBURGH FRINGE - Falling in Love with Mr.Dellamort (Featuring Robert Tripolino) EDINBURGH FRINGE - Falling in Love with Mr.Dellamort (Featuring Robert Tripolino) What an illustrious chat with Robert Tripolino, who plays Mr. Dellamort in the mysterious gothic musical, Falling in Love with Mr.Dellamort at the Edinburgh Fringe running at the C ARTS | C aquila (temple) now till the 24th of August!


Tune in to learn more about this intriguing musical, filled with love, heartbreak, and an undeniable twist... 


Ticket link

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]]> What an illustrious chat with Robert Tripolino, who plays Mr. Dellamort in the mysterious gothic musical, Falling in Love with Mr.Dellamort at the Edinburgh Fringe running at the C ARTS | C aquila (temple) now till the 24th of August!


Tune in to learn more about this intriguing musical, filled with love, heartbreak, and an undeniable twist... 


Ticket link

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/falling-in-love-with-mr-dellamort

@dellamortmusical 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17676400 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100 497 37 full false EDINBURGH FRINGE - The Family Copoli (Liv Licursi) EDINBURGH FRINGE - The Family Copoli (Liv Licursi) In conversation with Liv Licursi, director, actor, and producer of the new post-apocalyptic burlesque musical, THE FAMILY COPOLI, which is playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Lower Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St till the 23rd of August.

The musical explores the discussions surrounding climate change, generational trauma, democracy, and how entertainment can impact our opinions and beliefs. 

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-family-copoli-a-post-apocalyptic-burlesque-musical

https://thefamilycopoli.com/

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]]> In conversation with Liv Licursi, director, actor, and producer of the new post-apocalyptic burlesque musical, THE FAMILY COPOLI, which is playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Lower Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St till the 23rd of August.

The musical explores the discussions surrounding climate change, generational trauma, democracy, and how entertainment can impact our opinions and beliefs. 

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-family-copoli-a-post-apocalyptic-burlesque-musical

https://thefamilycopoli.com/

@thefamilycopoli

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17664236 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100 899 36 full false EDINBURGH FRINGE - CONSUMED (Andrea Irvine and Muireann Ní Fhaogáin) EDINBURGH FRINGE - CONSUMED (Andrea Irvine and Muireann Ní Fhaogáin) In conversation with Andrea Irvine and Muireann Ní Fhaogáin from the Paines Plough production, Consumed, written by Karis Kelly, playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Traverse Theatre till the 24th of August. Tune in to learn more about this production exploring the weight of generational trauma from the perspective of four Northern Irish Women. Insightful and reflective, this production stays with you.

TICKETS

https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/consumed-festival-25

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]]> In conversation with Andrea Irvine and Muireann Ní Fhaogáin from the Paines Plough production, Consumed, written by Karis Kelly, playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Traverse Theatre till the 24th of August. Tune in to learn more about this production exploring the weight of generational trauma from the perspective of four Northern Irish Women. Insightful and reflective, this production stays with you.

TICKETS

https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/consumed-festival-25

@painesplough

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17651406 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100 952 35 full false (EDINBURGH FRINGE) Copla: A Spanish Cabaret featuring Alejandro Postigo (EDINBURGH FRINGE) Copla: A Spanish Cabaret featuring Alejandro Postigo In conversation with theatre maker, performer, and senior lecturer in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, Alejandro Postigo, to chat about Alejandro’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Copla: A Spanish Cabaret. Running from the 31st of July – 24th of August at the Assembly Underground. Journey through the upheavals of queer migrant experience: living far from home, translating childhood musical memories, and celebrating foreignness through music.

 www.assemblyfestival.com

@coplacabaret 

@alisseningshow 

*This podcast was recorded virtually so I do apologize for the occasional sound distortion*

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]]> In conversation with theatre maker, performer, and senior lecturer in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, Alejandro Postigo, to chat about Alejandro’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Copla: A Spanish Cabaret. Running from the 31st of July – 24th of August at the Assembly Underground. Journey through the upheavals of queer migrant experience: living far from home, translating childhood musical memories, and celebrating foreignness through music.

 www.assemblyfestival.com

@coplacabaret 

@alisseningshow 

*This podcast was recorded virtually so I do apologize for the occasional sound distortion*

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17598911 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100 1195 34 full false FRENZY at Edinburgh Fringe featuring Kit Loyd FRENZY at Edinburgh Fringe featuring Kit Loyd Too many laughs were shared in conversation with award-winning actor, writer, and comedian, Kit Loyd, whose production, Frenzy, a brilliant example of physical skit comedy, plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Assembly Roxy Downstairs from the 30th of July to the 24th of August.   

"Once you've got the pearls you can then work out the chain" 

www.assemblyfestival.com

@kitloyd 

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]]> Too many laughs were shared in conversation with award-winning actor, writer, and comedian, Kit Loyd, whose production, Frenzy, a brilliant example of physical skit comedy, plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Assembly Roxy Downstairs from the 30th of July to the 24th of August.   

"Once you've got the pearls you can then work out the chain" 

www.assemblyfestival.com

@kitloyd 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17580658 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100 2108 33 full false SUMMER EXTRAS - Featuring DJ Siobhan Bell SUMMER EXTRAS - Featuring DJ Siobhan Bell Siobhan Bell, the London-born DJ and producer known for her work with Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Nike, Karl Lagerfeld, and others, joined me on the Alissening Show to chat about her recent collaboration with AMIRI and Native Instruments Sound Bar drop at Selfridges, and London as a Global Cultural Capital.

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/stores/amiri-sound-workshops-selfridges-london-event/

@siobhanbell

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]]> Siobhan Bell, the London-born DJ and producer known for her work with Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Nike, Karl Lagerfeld, and others, joined me on the Alissening Show to chat about her recent collaboration with AMIRI and Native Instruments Sound Bar drop at Selfridges, and London as a Global Cultural Capital.

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/stores/amiri-sound-workshops-selfridges-london-event/

@siobhanbell

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17563671 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100 712 32 full false Alice in Wonderland (Marylebone Theatre) with Nate Bertone Alice in Wonderland (Marylebone Theatre) with Nate Bertone In conversation with Nate Bertone, a NYC-based theatrical storyteller who is the Director and Designer for the UK Premiere of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Penny Farrow, playing at the Marylebone Theatre now through the 31st of August. Journey through the rabbit hole and learn more about Alice's adventures to understand the design and makeup of this Wonderland. 

https://www.aliceinwonderlandlive.com/home

www.demproductions.co.uk/

@aliceinwonderlandliveuk

@natebertone 

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]]> In conversation with Nate Bertone, a NYC-based theatrical storyteller who is the Director and Designer for the UK Premiere of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Penny Farrow, playing at the Marylebone Theatre now through the 31st of August. Journey through the rabbit hole and learn more about Alice's adventures to understand the design and makeup of this Wonderland. 

https://www.aliceinwonderlandlive.com/home

www.demproductions.co.uk/

@aliceinwonderlandliveuk

@natebertone 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17545482 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100 1338 31 full false The Daughter of Time - Charing Cross Theatre (M. Kilburg Reedy) The Daughter of Time - Charing Cross Theatre (M. Kilburg Reedy) Josephine Tey’s infamous novel, The Daughter of Time, is brought to life at the Charing Cross Theatre this summer, and I am fortunate to be sitting with the award-winning playwright, M Kilburg Reedy, to uncover insight surrounding this world premiere running at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 18th of July to the 13th of September.

https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/the-daughter-of-time

@daughteroftimeplay

@alisseningshow

*This podcast was recorded 1 week prior to opening night*

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]]> Josephine Tey’s infamous novel, The Daughter of Time, is brought to life at the Charing Cross Theatre this summer, and I am fortunate to be sitting with the award-winning playwright, M Kilburg Reedy, to uncover insight surrounding this world premiere running at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 18th of July to the 13th of September.

https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/the-daughter-of-time

@daughteroftimeplay

@alisseningshow

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17520085 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1378 30 full false Nature Theater of Oklahoma: No President (Southbank Centre with Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška) Nature Theater of Oklahoma: No President (Southbank Centre with Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška) In conversation with creatives, Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška from the NY-based company Nature Theater of Oklahoma, presenting their story ballet, No President: A Story Ballet of Enlightenment in Two Immoral Acts at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall running from the 9th-11th of July, marking their long-awaited London debut.

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/nature-theater-of-oklahoma-no-president/

@okroadwhores

@southbankcentre

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]]> In conversation with creatives, Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška from the NY-based company Nature Theater of Oklahoma, presenting their story ballet, No President: A Story Ballet of Enlightenment in Two Immoral Acts at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall running from the 9th-11th of July, marking their long-awaited London debut.

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/nature-theater-of-oklahoma-no-president/

@okroadwhores

@southbankcentre

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17429311 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 2060 29 full true London Philharmonic Orchestra Young Composers Presents, "Debut Sounds: Memory Palace" (Zach Reading, Johanna Gibson) London Philharmonic Orchestra Young Composers Presents, "Debut Sounds: Memory Palace" (Zach Reading, Johanna Gibson) In conversation with composer Zach Reading and poet Johanna Gibson to discuss the upcoming London Philharmonic Orchestras Young Composers, Debut Sounds: Memory Palace. This year’s Debut Sounds cohort is teaming up with the Southbank Centre’s New Poets collective for a performance on the 2nd of July at 7:30 PM at the Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall. Tune in to learn more about the programs and hear a live poetry reading... 

https://lpo.org.uk/event/debut-sounds/

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/debut-sounds-memory-palace/

@londonphilharmonicorchestra

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]]> In conversation with composer Zach Reading and poet Johanna Gibson to discuss the upcoming London Philharmonic Orchestras Young Composers, Debut Sounds: Memory Palace. This year’s Debut Sounds cohort is teaming up with the Southbank Centre’s New Poets collective for a performance on the 2nd of July at 7:30 PM at the Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall. Tune in to learn more about the programs and hear a live poetry reading... 

https://lpo.org.uk/event/debut-sounds/

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/debut-sounds-memory-palace/

@londonphilharmonicorchestra

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17395965 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1425 28 full false This Bitter Earth (Soho Theatre - Harrison David Rivers) This Bitter Earth (Soho Theatre - Harrison David Rivers) I am so excited to chat with award-winning playwright, librettist, and television writer Harrison David Rivers, bringing his play, This Bitter Earth, directed by three-time Tony Award winner, Billy Porter, starring Omari Douglas and Alexander Lincoln to the Soho Theatre on Dean Street running from the 18th of June – 26th of July. 

Sohotheatre.com 

@thisbitterearthplay 

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]]> I am so excited to chat with award-winning playwright, librettist, and television writer Harrison David Rivers, bringing his play, This Bitter Earth, directed by three-time Tony Award winner, Billy Porter, starring Omari Douglas and Alexander Lincoln to the Soho Theatre on Dean Street running from the 18th of June – 26th of July. 

Sohotheatre.com 

@thisbitterearthplay 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17344852 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1367 27 full false Alissening Show x Estuary Festival - Vessels 2025 (Thea Behrman) Alissening Show x Estuary Festival - Vessels 2025 (Thea Behrman) In conversation with Thea Behrman, the Artistic Director, and CEO of the Estuary Festival Vessels, celebrating the stories, places, and people of the Thames Estuary in North Kent and South Essex running from the 21st-29th of June. A celebration of the Thames Estuary with performances, installations, and events across the region! 

https://www.estuaryfestival.com/

@estuaryfestival 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> In conversation with Thea Behrman, the Artistic Director, and CEO of the Estuary Festival Vessels, celebrating the stories, places, and people of the Thames Estuary in North Kent and South Essex running from the 21st-29th of June. A celebration of the Thames Estuary with performances, installations, and events across the region! 

https://www.estuaryfestival.com/

@estuaryfestival 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17339731 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100 1644 26 full false Alissening Show x Feel the Sound (Barbican Centre) Alissening Show x Feel the Sound (Barbican Centre) In conversation with Claire Spencer Cook, Senior Producer at Barbican Immersive, to chat about Feel the Sound a new multi-sensory immersive exhibition designed to transform how we think about sound. Running at the Barbican Centre now till the 31st of August. 

Tune in to learn more about the exhibition and the Barbican-wide summer 2025 season Frequencies.

https://www.barbican.org.uk

@barbicancentre

@alisseningshow 

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]]> In conversation with Claire Spencer Cook, Senior Producer at Barbican Immersive, to chat about Feel the Sound a new multi-sensory immersive exhibition designed to transform how we think about sound. Running at the Barbican Centre now till the 31st of August. 

Tune in to learn more about the exhibition and the Barbican-wide summer 2025 season Frequencies.

https://www.barbican.org.uk

@barbicancentre

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17318050 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1393 25 full false Alissening Show x King of Pangea (Mark Curry) Alissening Show x King of Pangea (Mark Curry) It was such a pleasure to chat with Mark Curry, who is soon to be playing Elijah in the World Premiere of a new musical, King of Pangea written by Martin Storrow playing at the Kings Head Theatre from the 7th of June – 6th of July. Tune in to learn more about this new piece of musical theatre, the rehearsal process, and why it is an EXCELLENT idea to travel the sea and uncover the King of Pangea. 

https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/53/by-martin-storrow/king-of-pangea

@kingofpangea 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> It was such a pleasure to chat with Mark Curry, who is soon to be playing Elijah in the World Premiere of a new musical, King of Pangea written by Martin Storrow playing at the Kings Head Theatre from the 7th of June – 6th of July. Tune in to learn more about this new piece of musical theatre, the rehearsal process, and why it is an EXCELLENT idea to travel the sea and uncover the King of Pangea. 

https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/53/by-martin-storrow/king-of-pangea

@kingofpangea 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17286183 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100 1802 24 full false Alissening Show x My Neighbour Totoro (Ami Okumura Jones, Victoria Chen) Alissening Show x My Neighbour Totoro (Ami Okumura Jones, Victoria Chen) What an absolute pleasure to interview for the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning My Neighbor Totoro, which is currently playing in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre and will extend to March 29, 2026. In conversation with Victoria Chen in the role of Mei and Ami Okumura Jones as Mei’s older sister Satsuki, these two act as sisters on stage as well as off. Tune in to hear an exclusive interview discussing the development of Studio Ghibli’s animated feature film to uncover the magic! 

WWW.TOTOROSHOW.COM 

@totoroshow

@alisseningshow 

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]]> What an absolute pleasure to interview for the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning My Neighbor Totoro, which is currently playing in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre and will extend to March 29, 2026. In conversation with Victoria Chen in the role of Mei and Ami Okumura Jones as Mei’s older sister Satsuki, these two act as sisters on stage as well as off. Tune in to hear an exclusive interview discussing the development of Studio Ghibli’s animated feature film to uncover the magic! 

WWW.TOTOROSHOW.COM 

@totoroshow

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17232480 Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100 1305 23 full false Alissening Show x Wild Arts Opera (Orlando Jopling) Alissening Show x Wild Arts Opera (Orlando Jopling) In conversation with Orlando Jopling, Artistic Director of Wild Arts Opera. For their fourth summer season, Wild Arts takes us to pre-revolutionary Russia in Dominic Dromgoole's retelling of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, which will be playing at the Essex Summer Festival in Layer Marney from the 17th - 22nd of June. The summer will be filled with performances! Alongside Eugene Onegin, Wild Arts Opera also presents The Elixir of Love and Opera Evenings throughout beautiful venues in the UK this summer. 

https://wildarts.org.uk/whats-on

@wildartspresents

@alisseningshow 

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]]> In conversation with Orlando Jopling, Artistic Director of Wild Arts Opera. For their fourth summer season, Wild Arts takes us to pre-revolutionary Russia in Dominic Dromgoole's retelling of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, which will be playing at the Essex Summer Festival in Layer Marney from the 17th - 22nd of June. The summer will be filled with performances! Alongside Eugene Onegin, Wild Arts Opera also presents The Elixir of Love and Opera Evenings throughout beautiful venues in the UK this summer. 

https://wildarts.org.uk/whats-on

@wildartspresents

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17208241 Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1407 22 full false Alissening Show x House of Life (Ben Welch) Alissening Show x House of Life (Ben Welch) Introducing Ben Welch, the almighty creator and performer in House of Life, a one of a kind Cabaret/Theatre Show touring this summer throughout London with performances at the Soho Theatre from the 27th to the 31st of May. Tune in to learn more about the creative process surrounding the show whose mission is to achieve happiness, and for a sneak preview at the end of the episode... 

LONDON DATES FOR HOUSE OF LIFE INCLUDE SOHO THEATRE 27-31 MAY, BRIXTON HOUSE (2-4 JULY), WILTON’S MUSIC HALL (10 JULY), PARK THEATRE (18-19 JULY) AND LATITUDE FESTIVAL (24-27 JULY). 

www.houseoflife.me

@houseoflife4u 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Introducing Ben Welch, the almighty creator and performer in House of Life, a one of a kind Cabaret/Theatre Show touring this summer throughout London with performances at the Soho Theatre from the 27th to the 31st of May. Tune in to learn more about the creative process surrounding the show whose mission is to achieve happiness, and for a sneak preview at the end of the episode... 

LONDON DATES FOR HOUSE OF LIFE INCLUDE SOHO THEATRE 27-31 MAY, BRIXTON HOUSE (2-4 JULY), WILTON’S MUSIC HALL (10 JULY), PARK THEATRE (18-19 JULY) AND LATITUDE FESTIVAL (24-27 JULY). 

www.houseoflife.me

@houseoflife4u 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17183941 Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1721 21 full false Alissening Show x London Transport Museum (Elizabeth McKay - Director and CEO) Alissening Show x London Transport Museum (Elizabeth McKay - Director and CEO) In conversation with Elizabeth McKay, Director and CEO of the London Transport Museum, here to chat about their latest cultural initiative, Transported by Culture: Music programme. Running every Friday from 2-3 PM at the London Transport Museum till the 24th of October. Something bound to set you on the right track!

https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/

@ltmuseum 

@transportedbyculture

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]]> In conversation with Elizabeth McKay, Director and CEO of the London Transport Museum, here to chat about their latest cultural initiative, Transported by Culture: Music programme. Running every Friday from 2-3 PM at the London Transport Museum till the 24th of October. Something bound to set you on the right track!

https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/

@ltmuseum 

@transportedbyculture

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17166454 Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 922 20 full false Alissening Show x Vermeer Chamber Concerts (Sijie Chen) Alissening Show x Vermeer Chamber Concerts (Sijie Chen) Always a pleasure to chat with Sijie Chen, Founder, Artistic Director, and Violinist of Vermeer Chamber Concerts. A concert series dedicated to bringing beautiful music to beautiful spaces. The 14th of 15th of May will be the series finale featuring a Horn Trios programme with Ben Goldscheider, Huw Watkins and Sijie Chen. The 14th of May will be at Stone House in Lewisham, and the 15th of May, the performance will be at Leighton House. Tune in to learn more about Vermeer Chamber Concerts - how it began, what inspired the creation, and an insight from the musicians' perspective. 

https://vermeerchamberconcerts.org/concerts/horn-trios

@vermeerchamberconcerts

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Always a pleasure to chat with Sijie Chen, Founder, Artistic Director, and Violinist of Vermeer Chamber Concerts. A concert series dedicated to bringing beautiful music to beautiful spaces. The 14th of 15th of May will be the series finale featuring a Horn Trios programme with Ben Goldscheider, Huw Watkins and Sijie Chen. The 14th of May will be at Stone House in Lewisham, and the 15th of May, the performance will be at Leighton House. Tune in to learn more about Vermeer Chamber Concerts - how it began, what inspired the creation, and an insight from the musicians' perspective. 

https://vermeerchamberconcerts.org/concerts/horn-trios

@vermeerchamberconcerts

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17144124 Mon, 12 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100 1612 19 full false Alissening Show x Norfolk and Norwich Festival (Daniel Brine) Alissening Show x Norfolk and Norwich Festival (Daniel Brine) What a joy to chat with Daniel Brine, the Norfolk and Norwich Festival Director, to discuss one of the oldest arts festivals in England, presenting world-class international performances alongside local artists and emerging new talent running from the 9th to the 25th of May. 

https://nnfestival.org.uk/

@nnfest 

@alisseningshow 


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]]> What a joy to chat with Daniel Brine, the Norfolk and Norwich Festival Director, to discuss one of the oldest arts festivals in England, presenting world-class international performances alongside local artists and emerging new talent running from the 9th to the 25th of May. 

https://nnfestival.org.uk/

@nnfest 

@alisseningshow 


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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17121756 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1330 18 full false Alissening Show x Empire Strips Back: a Burlesque Parody (Bec Morris) Alissening Show x Empire Strips Back: a Burlesque Parody (Bec Morris) In a galaxy far far away, I had a chat with Bec Morris, LA-based choreographer and dancer who is the director and choreographer for the internationally acclaimed show, The Empire Strips Back, a Burlesque Parody blasting us into space for its London Premiere at the Riverside Studios running from the 2nd of May through till the 17th of August. 

https://theempirestripsback.com/

@theempirestripsback

@becmorris

@alisseningshow

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]]> In a galaxy far far away, I had a chat with Bec Morris, LA-based choreographer and dancer who is the director and choreographer for the internationally acclaimed show, The Empire Strips Back, a Burlesque Parody blasting us into space for its London Premiere at the Riverside Studios running from the 2nd of May through till the 17th of August. 

https://theempirestripsback.com/

@theempirestripsback

@becmorris

@alisseningshow

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]]> Buzzsprout-17027558 Sun, 04 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1395 17 full false Alissening Show x Soho Theatre Walthamstow (Jessica Draper) Alissening Show x Soho Theatre Walthamstow (Jessica Draper) What a joy to chat with Jessica Draper, Head of Creative Engagement at Soho Theatre about the opening of Soho Theatre Walthamstow on the 2nd of May. This newly refurbished London Theatre is restored from the 1930s Granada featuring a Grade ll listed 960-seat auditorium, new studio spaces, backstage facilities, four bars, a restaurant - and of course, the heart of Soho Theatre. 

Opening Night Performance is the award-winning WEER by Natalie Palamides playing from the 2nd - 10th of May. 

WEER TICKETS 

Soho Theatre Walthamstow 

@sohotheatre

@alisseningshow 

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]]> What a joy to chat with Jessica Draper, Head of Creative Engagement at Soho Theatre about the opening of Soho Theatre Walthamstow on the 2nd of May. This newly refurbished London Theatre is restored from the 1930s Granada featuring a Grade ll listed 960-seat auditorium, new studio spaces, backstage facilities, four bars, a restaurant - and of course, the heart of Soho Theatre. 

Opening Night Performance is the award-winning WEER by Natalie Palamides playing from the 2nd - 10th of May. 

WEER TICKETS 

Soho Theatre Walthamstow 

@sohotheatre

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-17080459 Thu, 01 May 2025 23:00:00 +0100 928 17 full false Alissening Show x Conversations After Sex (PARK THEATRE - Olivia Lindsay) Alissening Show x Conversations After Sex (PARK THEATRE - Olivia Lindsay) In conversation with Olivia Lindsay, actor and artistic director of Ye You Productions, who is starring in and producing Conversations After Sex, running at the Park Theatre from the 30th of April – to the 17th of May! Tune in to learn more about the production and why Olivia chose Conversations After Sex as Ye You Productions' debut show. 

parktheatre.co.uk

@yeyouproductions

@olinds

@alisseningshow 

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]]> In conversation with Olivia Lindsay, actor and artistic director of Ye You Productions, who is starring in and producing Conversations After Sex, running at the Park Theatre from the 30th of April – to the 17th of May! Tune in to learn more about the production and why Olivia chose Conversations After Sex as Ye You Productions' debut show. 

parktheatre.co.uk

@yeyouproductions

@olinds

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16981071 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1310 16 full false Alissening Show x Barbican Chronic Youth Film Festival (Sahar Hamidollah, Blair Davis) Alissening Show x Barbican Chronic Youth Film Festival (Sahar Hamidollah, Blair Davis) Chatting with Sahar Hamidollah, a part of the Barbican's Young Film Programmer's Scheme, and Blair Davis, Barbican Young Creatives Producer, about the Chronic Youth Film Festival running on the 26th and 27th of April at the Barbican Cinemas was a joy. The program centers around the theme Against All Odds, including one UK premiere, two previews, an archive feature, documentaries, and a short film program showcasing films beyond mainstream cinema's confines. Alongside the program, there will be correlating events, including workshops, post-film discussions, a scavenger hunt, and a DJ dance party. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/our-story/press-room/chronic-youth-film-festival-2025-against-all-odds-sat-26-sun-27-april

@barbicancentre

@alisseningshow 

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]]> Chatting with Sahar Hamidollah, a part of the Barbican's Young Film Programmer's Scheme, and Blair Davis, Barbican Young Creatives Producer, about the Chronic Youth Film Festival running on the 26th and 27th of April at the Barbican Cinemas was a joy. The program centers around the theme Against All Odds, including one UK premiere, two previews, an archive feature, documentaries, and a short film program showcasing films beyond mainstream cinema's confines. Alongside the program, there will be correlating events, including workshops, post-film discussions, a scavenger hunt, and a DJ dance party. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/our-story/press-room/chronic-youth-film-festival-2025-against-all-odds-sat-26-sun-27-april

@barbicancentre

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16951385 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1970 15 full false Alissening Show x The Yard Theatre (Jay Miller) Alissening Show x The Yard Theatre (Jay Miller) In conversation with the one and only Jay Miller, Artistic Director of The Yard Theatre - the infamous East London amphitheater. We are celebrating the life of The Yard Theatre before the building will make way for the construction of a New Yard Theatre designed by award-winning Takero Shimazaki expected to open in 2026. Listeners out there … you must see The Glass Menagerie running at The Yard Theatre till the 10th of May before the Yard's brief departure. 

https://www.theyardtheatre.co.uk/

@theyardtheatre 

@alisseningshow 

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]]> In conversation with the one and only Jay Miller, Artistic Director of The Yard Theatre - the infamous East London amphitheater. We are celebrating the life of The Yard Theatre before the building will make way for the construction of a New Yard Theatre designed by award-winning Takero Shimazaki expected to open in 2026. Listeners out there … you must see The Glass Menagerie running at The Yard Theatre till the 10th of May before the Yard's brief departure. 

https://www.theyardtheatre.co.uk/

@theyardtheatre 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16929902 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100 1714 14 full false Alissening Show x The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (Chloe Carterr, David Kayode) Alissening Show x The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (Chloe Carterr, David Kayode) I am overjoyed to bring you insight into the previously sold-out run of The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady that transforms the Barbican Theatre once again from the 16th – 19th of April, featuring the collaboration of the Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilization Orchestra to bring Charles Mingus’ infamous recording to life. I am joined by tenor saxophonist, David Kayode and Chloe Carterr, a spoken word artist hosting this immersive theatrical concert. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/the-black-saint-and-the-sinner-lady

@clod.emsemble

@nucivilisationorchestra 

@barbicancentre

@chloe_carterr

@d.kayode

@alisseningshow

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]]> I am overjoyed to bring you insight into the previously sold-out run of The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady that transforms the Barbican Theatre once again from the 16th – 19th of April, featuring the collaboration of the Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilization Orchestra to bring Charles Mingus’ infamous recording to life. I am joined by tenor saxophonist, David Kayode and Chloe Carterr, a spoken word artist hosting this immersive theatrical concert. 

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/the-black-saint-and-the-sinner-lady

@clod.emsemble

@nucivilisationorchestra 

@barbicancentre

@chloe_carterr

@d.kayode

@alisseningshow

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16916068 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1825 13 full false Alissening Show x Puppy (Naomi Westerman) Alissening Show x Puppy (Naomi Westerman) What a joy to interview Naomi Westerman, playwright, screenwriter, author, and former anthropologist who chats about her upcoming play, Puppy running at the Kings Head Theatre from the 1st-27th of April. Puppy is a female-centric romantic comedy about dogging, critiquing the late-stage capitalism porn industry, and the exploitation of female sexuality and sexual liberation. As an award-winning playwright, her work has been staged at numerous theatres across London and the UK, as well as in the USA, Canada, Chile, and Germany.

https://kingsheadtheatre.com/

@kingsheadtheatre 

@alisseningshow 

SIDE NOTE: the recommended book is Bitch by Lucy Cooke 

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]]> What a joy to interview Naomi Westerman, playwright, screenwriter, author, and former anthropologist who chats about her upcoming play, Puppy running at the Kings Head Theatre from the 1st-27th of April. Puppy is a female-centric romantic comedy about dogging, critiquing the late-stage capitalism porn industry, and the exploitation of female sexuality and sexual liberation. As an award-winning playwright, her work has been staged at numerous theatres across London and the UK, as well as in the USA, Canada, Chile, and Germany.

https://kingsheadtheatre.com/

@kingsheadtheatre 

@alisseningshow 

SIDE NOTE: the recommended book is Bitch by Lucy Cooke 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16863517 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2077 12 full true Alissening Show x Sara Farrington Alissening Show x Sara Farrington INSIGHT EPISODE - recorded January 2025

What a whirlwind to interview Sara Farrington, NYC & NJ-based playwright & co-founder of the theater company Foxy Films. I previously had the joy of interviewing Sara in December 2024 for her play, A Trojan Woman, which had its London debut at the King's Head Theatre. I was immediately intrigued by her experience in writing traditional and non-traditional pieces of theatre, and as a native New Yorker based in London, I was curious to learn more about her experience working in the theatre scene in NYC. Tune into the interview to receive insight regarding the life of a playwright in NYC - Sara's previous works and what she is currently working on...

https://www.ladyfarrington.com/

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]]> INSIGHT EPISODE - recorded January 2025

What a whirlwind to interview Sara Farrington, NYC & NJ-based playwright & co-founder of the theater company Foxy Films. I previously had the joy of interviewing Sara in December 2024 for her play, A Trojan Woman, which had its London debut at the King's Head Theatre. I was immediately intrigued by her experience in writing traditional and non-traditional pieces of theatre, and as a native New Yorker based in London, I was curious to learn more about her experience working in the theatre scene in NYC. Tune into the interview to receive insight regarding the life of a playwright in NYC - Sara's previous works and what she is currently working on...

https://www.ladyfarrington.com/

Theatre is Hard

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16816838 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1842 11 full true Alissening Show x Sad Book (Andrea Walker) Alissening Show x Sad Book (Andrea Walker) In conversation with Andrea Walker, Artistic Director and Choreographer of 201 Dance Company to chat about the UK tour of their critically acclaimed production of Sad Book, adapted from the children's novel written by Michael Rosen. The production plays at the Hackney Empire on the 2nd of April with live narration by Michael Rosen and a post-show discussion. (Not to be missed!)

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/sad-book

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]]> In conversation with Andrea Walker, Artistic Director and Choreographer of 201 Dance Company to chat about the UK tour of their critically acclaimed production of Sad Book, adapted from the children's novel written by Michael Rosen. The production plays at the Hackney Empire on the 2nd of April with live narration by Michael Rosen and a post-show discussion. (Not to be missed!)

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/sad-book

@201dancecompany

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16778358 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 1557 10 full false Alissening Show x Woolwich Works (Tony Fairweather) Alissening Show x Woolwich Works (Tony Fairweather) What joy to interview author and curator Tony Fairweather, who has joined me to chat about Woolwich Works, which is honoring the Windrush Generation this March and April with a series of events, including the ‘Windrush Front Room Exhibition’ and ‘Windrush Front Room House Party.’ In this interview, Tony also chats about his experiences growing up in South London with Jamaican parents and how he established his successful career as a published author, writer, and art curator. 

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Windrush Front Room 4 -16 of March

Windrush Front Room House Party – 7th March

Sunday Afternoon in the Front Room – 9th of March 

In Celebration of my Sisters – 30th of March

https://www.woolwich.works/ 

@woolwichworks 

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]]> What joy to interview author and curator Tony Fairweather, who has joined me to chat about Woolwich Works, which is honoring the Windrush Generation this March and April with a series of events, including the ‘Windrush Front Room Exhibition’ and ‘Windrush Front Room House Party.’ In this interview, Tony also chats about his experiences growing up in South London with Jamaican parents and how he established his successful career as a published author, writer, and art curator. 

LINEUP

Windrush Front Room 4 -16 of March

Windrush Front Room House Party – 7th March

Sunday Afternoon in the Front Room – 9th of March 

In Celebration of my Sisters – 30th of March

https://www.woolwich.works/ 

@woolwichworks 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16750906 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1204 9 full false Alissening Show x The Little Prince Alissening Show x The Little Prince It was wonderful to chat with dancer and actor, Dylan Barone, who is currently playing the Little Prince in the stage production of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's timeless novel, The Little Prince marking the 80th anniversary of its publication. The new stage production filled with theatrical spectacle, dance, aerial acrobatics, and ground-breaking video mapping technology arrives in London for its UK premiere following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai and a season on Broadway. The Little Prince flies at the London Coliseum from the 12th-16th of March. 

https://londoncoliseum.org/

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@thelittleprincetour

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]]> It was wonderful to chat with dancer and actor, Dylan Barone, who is currently playing the Little Prince in the stage production of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's timeless novel, The Little Prince marking the 80th anniversary of its publication. The new stage production filled with theatrical spectacle, dance, aerial acrobatics, and ground-breaking video mapping technology arrives in London for its UK premiere following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai and a season on Broadway. The Little Prince flies at the London Coliseum from the 12th-16th of March. 

https://londoncoliseum.org/

@alisseningshow 

@thelittleprincetour

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16733154 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 1352 8 full false Alissening Show x Weather Girl Alissening Show x Weather Girl It was such a joy to speak to the writer ofWeather Girl, Brian Watkins, and actor, Julia McDermott who will be reprising her role as Stacey the Weather Girl at the Soho Theatre from the 5th of March through the 5th of April. Weather Girl is produced by Francesca Moody Productions and previously won a Scotsman Fringe First, Popcorn Award, LIST Award, and Lustrum Award during its run in Edinburgh in 2024. Tune in to learn more about the creation of Weather Girl and what is forecast…

https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/

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]]> It was such a joy to speak to the writer ofWeather Girl, Brian Watkins, and actor, Julia McDermott who will be reprising her role as Stacey the Weather Girl at the Soho Theatre from the 5th of March through the 5th of April. Weather Girl is produced by Francesca Moody Productions and previously won a Scotsman Fringe First, Popcorn Award, LIST Award, and Lustrum Award during its run in Edinburgh in 2024. Tune in to learn more about the creation of Weather Girl and what is forecast…

https://sohotheatre.com/events/weather-girl/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16695707 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1504 7 full false Alissening Show x Tim Etchells Alissening Show x Tim Etchells INSIGHT EPISODE with Tim Etchells 

I spoke with Tim Etchells, artist and writer whose work encompasses performance, visual art and fiction. Most notably Tim is the leader of the world-renowned performance group Forced Entertainment, which recently celebrated 40 years of theatre making with a UK tour. In 2016 the group was awarded the International Ibsen Award, which honors an individual, institution or organisation that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of theatre. Tune in to learn more about Tim's career and the world of performance art. 

https://www.forcedentertainment.com/

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This podcast was recorded January 2025 

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]]> INSIGHT EPISODE with Tim Etchells 

I spoke with Tim Etchells, artist and writer whose work encompasses performance, visual art and fiction. Most notably Tim is the leader of the world-renowned performance group Forced Entertainment, which recently celebrated 40 years of theatre making with a UK tour. In 2016 the group was awarded the International Ibsen Award, which honors an individual, institution or organisation that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of theatre. Tune in to learn more about Tim's career and the world of performance art. 

https://www.forcedentertainment.com/

@tim_etchells

@alisseningshow 

This podcast was recorded January 2025 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16667772 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2416 6 full false Alissening Show x KENREX Alissening Show x KENREX I spoke with actor and writer Jack Holden, who is set for the London premiere of his true-crime one-man show, KENREX, which will be performed at Southwark Playhouse in Borough from February 14th to March 15th.

Written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian and performed by Jack with music by award-winning composer John Patrick Elliot, KENREX is based on the true story of Ken Rex McElroy from Missouri who was murdered by his fellow townsfolk in 1981… tune in to find out more! 

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/kenrex/

@1jackholden 

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]]> I spoke with actor and writer Jack Holden, who is set for the London premiere of his true-crime one-man show, KENREX, which will be performed at Southwark Playhouse in Borough from February 14th to March 15th.

Written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian and performed by Jack with music by award-winning composer John Patrick Elliot, KENREX is based on the true story of Ken Rex McElroy from Missouri who was murdered by his fellow townsfolk in 1981… tune in to find out more! 

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/kenrex/

@1jackholden 

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16622059 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 1241 5 full false Alissening Show x Mrs. President Alissening Show x Mrs. President In conversation with Miriam Grace Edwards and Sam Jenkins Shaw who are currently playing Mary Lincoln and Matthew Brady in Mrs. President, written by, artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, running at the Charring Cross Theatre from the 31st of January to the 16th of March. Tune in to learn more about the creative process surrounding these historical characters, as the interview was taken at the start of week 2 in rehearsal!

https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/mrs-president


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]]> In conversation with Miriam Grace Edwards and Sam Jenkins Shaw who are currently playing Mary Lincoln and Matthew Brady in Mrs. President, written by, artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, running at the Charring Cross Theatre from the 31st of January to the 16th of March. Tune in to learn more about the creative process surrounding these historical characters, as the interview was taken at the start of week 2 in rehearsal!

https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/mrs-president


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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16562822 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 1860 4 full false Alissening Show x Antigone (On Strike) Alissening Show x Antigone (On Strike) In conversation with Alexander Raptotasios the artistic director of Ferodo Bridges, creating political work influenced by immersive and participatory theatre. Their upcoming production, Antigone (on strike) premieres at the Park Theatre running from the 30th of January – 22nd of February. Tune in for an in depth chat about the production and insight surrounding Alex's career as an artistic director and theatre practitioner.

https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/antigone-on-strike/
https://www.ferodobridges.com/

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]]> In conversation with Alexander Raptotasios the artistic director of Ferodo Bridges, creating political work influenced by immersive and participatory theatre. Their upcoming production, Antigone (on strike) premieres at the Park Theatre running from the 30th of January – 22nd of February. Tune in for an in depth chat about the production and insight surrounding Alex's career as an artistic director and theatre practitioner.

https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/antigone-on-strike/
https://www.ferodobridges.com/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16511731 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 2108 3 full false Alissening Show x Santi and Naz Alissening Show x Santi and Naz The Alissening Show featured Guleraana Mir an award-winning writer, theatre maker and one half of The Thelmas, a female-led theatre company. Guleraana Mir spoke about their production, Santi and Naz  running at the Soho Theatre from the 21st of January to the 8th of February. Tune in to learn more about the production and behind the scenes features.

https://sohotheatre.com/events/santi-and-naz/

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]]> The Alissening Show featured Guleraana Mir an award-winning writer, theatre maker and one half of The Thelmas, a female-led theatre company. Guleraana Mir spoke about their production, Santi and Naz  running at the Soho Theatre from the 21st of January to the 8th of February. Tune in to learn more about the production and behind the scenes features.

https://sohotheatre.com/events/santi-and-naz/

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]]> Alissa Finn Buzzsprout-16492159 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000 1612 2 full false Alissening Show x Alice Ivy-Pemberton LPO Alissening Show x Alice Ivy-Pemberton LPO The Alissening Show hosted by Alissa Finn, covering theatre, arts, classical music, and the poetry scene in London featured, Alice Ivy-Pemberton, violinist, and co-leader for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Alissa and Alice chatted about the 2025 LPO season and the upcoming ‘Vivaldi’s Four Seasons’ Concert + Post Concert, ‘Bluegrass with Alice Ivy-Pemberton: After Dark’ at the Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 22nd of January. 

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]]> The Alissening Show hosted by Alissa Finn, covering theatre, arts, classical music, and the poetry scene in London featured, Alice Ivy-Pemberton, violinist, and co-leader for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Alissa and Alice chatted about the 2025 LPO season and the upcoming ‘Vivaldi’s Four Seasons’ Concert + Post Concert, ‘Bluegrass with Alice Ivy-Pemberton: After Dark’ at the Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 22nd of January. 

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