The Next Stage: Recent Episodes
Toby Vince & Greta Grech
Join Greta and Toby as they attempt to sail their way through the vast oceans of the Arts! In each episode, we delve into different areas of the industry. From chatting to various guests to tackling topical debates, all with a healthy dose of banter in between. So, come and join us on this wild ride choc-full of comedy, drama, and obscure references on our journey with The Next Stage!
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Sitting down with Toby this time is Rae Bell & Hannah Harquart of Close to Home Productions talking their latest show Identities - a play about boobs and breast cancer, but mostly about boobs. We discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness, pairing up with charity Prevent Breast Cancer and about the legendary Julie from Whiston.
TICKETS FOR IDENTITIES!
Tickets for all upcoming tour dates - click here!
IDENTITIES TOUR DATES:
27/09/23 7:30PM Oxford Playhouse (with Post Show Q&A.)
28/09/23 7:30PM Oxford Playhouse.
05/10/23 8:00PM Northern Stage with post show Q&A.
06/10/23 8:00PM Northern Stage.
14/10/23 3:00PM/8:00PM Matinee and evening performance Derby theatre.
19/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield.
20/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield with post show Q&A.
21/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield.
03/11/23 Nottingham Playhouse.
04/11/23 Nottingham Playhouse.
10/11/23 Hull Truck Theatre.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Close to Home Instagram: @closetohomeproductions
Close to Home Twitter: @closetohomeprod
Rae's Instagram: @raebell228
Hannah's Instagram: @hannahharquart
Prevent Breast Cancer website: https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/
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Do you want another one? We simply couldn't miss this company sweeping the Edinburgh Fringe this year! Joining Toby is Juliette and Jake, part of South African company Baked Shakespeare. They're talking all things As You Like It, their unique and outrageously fun adaptation of Shakespeare's work and how they aim to expand the company into the UK!
Baked Shakespeare: As You Like It plays from the 21st - 27th August at the Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose - Doonstairs. Show’s begin at 22:30 and last for 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR BAKED SHAKESPEARE!
Baked Shakespeare: As You Like It | Comedy | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Baked Shakespeare's Instagram: @baked_shakespeare
Baked Shakespeare's TikTok: @baked_shakespeare
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Our final Edinburgh Fringe special sees Toby joined by Lilly, one quarter of new theatre company Not Blood Sisters. They talk all things Call me Suicidal, their latest dark comedy sweeping the fringe circuit, alongside writing in a healthy way and the challenges the come with personifying death.
Call Me Suicidal plays from the 15th - 19th August at Greenside @ Riddles Court’s Willow Studio. Show’s begin at 21:00 and last 45 minutes.
TICKETS FOR CALL ME SUICIDAL!
Call Me Suicidal | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Not Blood Sisters' Instagram: @notbl00dsisters
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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From South Africa by way of Mauritius, Toby is joined by Sophie Joans, writer and performer of Île, a piece of solo storytelling heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. They talk about family relationships and how to tackle dark humour whilst battling Sophie's ever fickle AirPods.
Île plays from 2nd - 28th August at Pleasance Courtyard - Bunker Three. Show’s begin at 11:35 and last 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR ÎLE!
Île | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Sophie's Instagram: @solo_joans
Sophie's Facebook: @SoloJoans
Sophie's Twitter: @solo_joans
Sophie's TikTok: @sophie_joans
Sophie's YouTube: @sophiejoans5369
Spark in the Dark Website: https://www.sparkinthedarksa.com/
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Romeo in heels? Macbeth in press-on acrylics? This can only be the world of Shakesqueer! Toby talks with Izzy - the writer of Shakesqueer to discuss all things about the project, Shakespeare and his relationship to the LGBTQ+ community, and how a journey to Las Vegas was the catalyst for the show.
Shakesqueer plays from the 23rd - 26th August at the Bedlam Theatre. Show’s begin at 00:30 and last 1 hour.
- For clarification regarding the time of performances, if you were to book a ticket for the Wednesday show, it would mean that your ticket is valid for performance in the early hours of Thursday morning.
TICKETS FOR SHAKESQUEER!
Shakesqueer | Cabaret and Variety | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Shakesqueer Instagram: @shakesqueerfringe2023
Edinburgh Uni Shakespeare Co. Instagram: @eushakespearecompany
Izzy's Instagram: @theincontinentpat_riarchy
Fruit Salad Instagram: @fruit_salad_edi
Tracks Mondays Instagram: @tracksmondays
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Evie Waddell, creator and performer of Fàilte Gu BSL (Welcome to BSL) joins Toby for this special episode of The Next Stage. They talk Scottish and Gaelic culture, making performance accessible for deaf audiences and how being deaf doesn't limit your creativity when it comes to making music and theatre. For this episode, we have created an episode transcript you can open and read along whilst listening to the episode if you are deaf or hard of hearing, which is available further down in this description.
Fàilte Gu BSL plays for two performances in different locations. These are:
- Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar) on 12th August.
- Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) on 13th August.
Performances begin at 16:00 and last for 50 minutes.
LINK TO EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:
TNS x FÀILTE GU BSL Transcript
TICKETS TO FÀILTE GU BSL!
12th August @ Deaf Action - Blackwood Bar
13th August @ Scottish Storytelling Centre - Netherbow Theatre
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Evie's Instagram: @eviejowaddell
Evie's Facebook: @eviejowaddell
Evie's Website: https://www.eviewaddell.co.uk/
Evie's YouTube: Evie Waddell - YouTube
Evie's Bandcamp: Music | Evie Waddell (bandcamp.com)
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Today Hannah Maxwell joins Toby to talk all things Nan, Me & Barbara Pravi, which is making it's Edinburgh Fringe debut this year. The show is a semi-autobiographical piece of solo performances that follows Hannah's return to the home counties to look after her grandmother, all whilst harbouring a fascination to French Eurovision sensation, Barbara Pravi. Expect laughs, truth and countdown. Voila.
Nan, Me and Barbara Pravi plays from the 2nd - 27th August (excluding the 14th and 21st) at Summerhall’s Cairns Lecture Theatre. Show’s begin at 17:15 and last for 70 minutes.
TICKETS FOR NAN, ME & BARBARA PRAVI!
Nan, Me and Barbara Pravi | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Hannah's Website: www.hannah-maxwell.com
Twitter: @_hannahmaxwell
Facebook: @iamhannahmaxwell
Instagram: @hannahmaxwellhere
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Football shirts and scarfs at the ready, as today Football comes to The Next Stage! In this episode Toby talks with Alex - writer and performer of Why I Stuck a Flare up my Arse for England which heads up to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. We discuss the topic that inspired the title, men's mental health and how beautiful the beautiful game can be.
Why I Stuck a Flare up my Arse for England plays from the 4th - 22nd August (excluding the 13th) at theSpace @ Niddry St. Show's begin at 22:20 and last 50 minutes.
The show is also playing in London at the Old Red Lion Theatre for previews on the 29th & 30th July.
TICKETS FOR FLARE!
London: Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England (oldredliontheatre.co.uk)
Edinburgh: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Flare Instagram: @bumflareplay
Flare Twitter: @bumflareplay
RoxyDog Productions Website: www.Roxydog.co.uk
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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For this episode of The Next Stage Toby is joined by Erin Quinlan, writer and performer of Brain Hemingway - a new comedy which follows a blocked playwright haunted by the ghost of dead writer Ernest Hemingway. In this episode we talk all about the show's upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe, elitism in the theatre industry and why the mental health of artists is core to the show.
Brain Hemingway plays from 4th - 12th, 14th - 19th and 21st - 26th August at Greenside @ Nicholson Square Fern Studio. Show’s begin at 17:30 and last 50 minutes.
TICKETS FOR BRAIN HEMINGWAY!
Brain Hemingway | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Instagram - @tawnydogproductions
TikTok - @tawnydogproductions
Website - www.brainhemingway.com
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Grab your best spear and hide those matches, as we're heading into battle with Burning Down the Horse! Toby catches up from Sean and Fred from Fishing 4 Chips, creators of this brand new piece of immersive comedy heading towards the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. We talk about the show, their ambitions for this year's festival and why Burning Down the Horse promises to be a slap-bang power hour of theatre!
Burning Down the Horse plays from 2nd - 27th August (excluding the 16th) at Pleasance Courtyard Beneath. Show’s begin at 13:05 and last for 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR BURNING DOWN THE HORSE!
Burning Down The Horse | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW
Instagram - @chipfishing
Facebook - @chipfishing4
Twitter - @fishin4chips
Crowdfunder - 'BURNING DOWN THE HORSE' IMMERSIVE EDFRINGE COMEDY | Indiegogo
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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As Season Two comes to a close, Greta and Toby take a look back at their favourite moments from the series that didn't make the episode cuts. Special thanks to all of our guests this season for taking time to come and speak to us on the podcast. We will be back for Season Three soon, but in the meantime, we are working hard to provide fresh and exciting content and opportunities in the future so keep an eye out on our social pages, website and blog for all updates. Until Season Three, we'll see you at The Next Stage!
SEASON TWO EPISODES: Episode One: "Controlled Chaos" - INTERVIEW WITH WHATSTHEIRNAMES THEATRE Episode Two: "Forgotten Achievements" - INTERVIEW WITH KISBIET MINSIJA Episode Three: "Shut up and Write" - INTERVIEW WITH SIMONE SPITERI Episode Four: "Trying To Be Punk" - INTERVIEW WITH KILL THE CAT THEATRE Episode Five: "A Sausage Sandwich Scandal" - INTERVIEW WITH ALL DAY BREAKFAST THEATRE Episode Six: "Everybody's Happy With The Opera!" - INTERVIEW WITH TEATRU AURORA Episode Seven: "Mooing in Friend's Faces" - INTERVIEW WITH BOTTLED ANTICS Episode Eight: "The Google Calendar Recap Show" - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Episode Nine: "A Triple Trial by Fire" - INTERVIEW WITH CHEWING PRODUCTIONS Episode Ten: "Nottingham's Cave of Wonders" - INTERVIEW WITH CHRONIC INSANITY
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Our final guest for season 2 is Joe, representing UK company Chronic Insanity! They talk to us about their plan to create 12 pieces of work in 12 months, their upcoming piece for Halloween "Penumbra", alongside the opening of their new venue underneath the city of Nottingham - The Void.
If you are an artist interested in working with the Chronic Insanity team at The Void, submissions for work are open for their Spring/Summer 2023 season. Get in touch with Joe and the team via their email chronicinsanitytheatre@gmail.com.
TICKETS TO PENUMBRA!
Watch this space! We will update this description when they become available.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
"The Void" Website: About | The Void
Chronic Insanity's Website: www.chronicinsanity.co.uk
Chronic Insanity's Email: chronicinsanitytheatre@gmail.com
Chronic Insanity's Instagram: @chronicinsanitytheatre
National Student Drama Festival Website: https://www.nsdf.org.uk/
DaDa's Website: https://www.dadafest.co.uk/
Amplify Festival (Nottingham Playhouse): https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/amplify-festival-2022/
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Good things come in three's and Chewing Productions' latest show is no exception! Greta & Toby are joined by Alex and Gian who talk all things Chewing, alongside their upcoming piece:"3x3", featuring a triple bill of original scripts, including:
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"All The Things I'm Trying T̶o̶ ̶S̶a̶y̶" by Alex Weenink featuring Michela Farrugia and Anthony Mizzi
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"Who's Your Daddy?" by Lara Agius featuring Tiana Formosa and Ella Coppini
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"Thirty-Love" by Nicky Gambin featuring Nikki Demajo Albanese and Martina Zammit
You can catch "3x3" at Theatre Next Door between September 30th - October 2nd, 2022!
TICKETS TO 3X3! (SEPTEMBER 30TH - OCTOBER 2ND 2022):
3X3 | A Triple Bill of New Theatre | What's On | Theatre Next Door (tnd.com.mt)
CHEWING PRODUCTIONS' SOCIAL LINKS:
Chewing Productions' Instagram: @chewingproductions
Chewing Productions' Website: https://www.chewingproductions.com
Chewing Productions "ChatAbouts" Podcast: Chewing's ChatAbouts
"Chew on It" Blog: Chew on It
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Website: The Next Stage Podcast
It's been an amazing first year doing this podcast, and we are super grateful you have stayed on the ride with us. Join Greta and Toby as they look back over the past 12 months and 2 seasons of The Next Stage. They unpick some of their favourite moments, as well as discuss what the future holds for them and the podcast. Here's to our next trip around the sun!
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Clock those timecards, as Greta and Toby are joined by Caitlin, Joe and Maisy Bottled Antics to talk about their new show "Shift", alongside their work with Theatre Royal Plymouth's Lab Programme. "Shift" follows a group of coffee workers facing unusual circumstances in the hospitality industry. We talk the show, balance between day jobs and being a performer and... cows?
TICKETS TO SHIFT!
Shift - Lab Co | Theatre Royal Plymouth
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Bottled Antics' Instagram - @bottledantics
Bottled Antics' Facebook - Bottled Antics
Day Jobs: Who Got Em? - THE NEXT STAGE EPISODE 8
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Put on your Sunday best, as this time Greta and Toby are joined by Matthew Sultana from Teatru Aurora! Well known for their Gozitan operas, Matthew talks us through how Teatru Aurora is not just an opera house, but a theatre for the community, alongside running us through their upcoming production of Verdi's "Aida".
"Aida" is a part of Teatru Aurora's ever-popular opera season, and opens on 15th October 2022. You can find out more about the show on their website, and can book tickets now!
TICKETS FOR AIDA!
Aida Tickets: Click Here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Website: https://teatruaurora.com/
Facebook: @TeatruAurora
Email: info@leone.org.mt
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Hope you're hungry, as joining Greta and Toby this time is All Day Breakfast Theatre! We are joined by Adan, Arthur and Anastasia as they discuss all things about their company, fringe festivals and original show 'Simon Says'.
All Day Breakfast Theatre is a Liverpool-based theatre company comprised of Adan, Ana, Arthur and Rory. "Simon Says" was the recipient of the "Best Original Play" and "Spirit of the Fringe" awards at Liverpool Fringe 2021.
TICKETS FOR SIMON SAYS & SH*T FACED SANTA!
Sh*t Faced Santa @ Liverpool Theatre Festival (7th May)
Simon Says @ Brighton Fringe (2nd/3rd/5th June)
Simon Says @ Bedford fringe (23rd July)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
All Day Breakfast's Instagram – @alldaybreakfast.co
All Day Breakfast's Twitter – @AllDayBrekkyCo
All Day Breakfast's Website - https://www.alldaybreakfasttheatre.com/
All Day Breakfast's Facebook – @AllDayBreakfastTheatreCo
All Day Breakfast's Patreon - @alldaybreakfasttheatre
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Draw a card and roll the dice, as this time we're joined by Dylan and Madeleine from Kill The Cat Theatre! We'll be discussing their love of games and interactive theatre, their journey towards becoming carbon neutral, as well as their upcoming show "Talk".
TICKETS FOR "TALK"!
Talk @ Theatre Royal Plymouth: Click Here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Website: killthecattheatre.co.uk
Instagram: @killthecattheatre
Facebook: @KillTheCatCo
Twitter: @KillTheCatCo
Email: killthecattheatre@gmail.com
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Joining Greta and Toby this time is the wonderful Simone Spiteri! Simone is a writer, director, producer, and actress. We talk about Simone's career journey, her company Dù Theatre, as well as what a contemporary Malta looks like.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
ŻiguŻajg Children's Festival
Dù Theatre:
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This time, we are joined by Annalise, Lara and Nicky on their upcoming piece of work - Kisbiet Minsija! Greta and Toby delve into their inspiration for the project, what the research and development process was like for them as well as how you can get involved!
If you're interested in auditioning for the company, then get in touch with Annalise, Lara and Nicky! They will send you an information pack with all the relevant information you'll need to know for auditioning.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Facebook: Kisbiet Minsija
Instagram: @kisbietminsija
Email: kisbietminsija@gmail.com
Phone: +396 7924 7128
You can catch Annalise talking with us as part of Ħassle Mejjet in our previous episode here: "Washing the Dead" - Interview with Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective
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Welcome to Season Two! Greta and Toby are super excited to introduce a whole new cavalcade of companies and artists to you all!
For our season premiere, we welcome WhatsTheirNames, a Maltese theatre company whose practice ranges from classical Shakespearean pieces to contemporary works. We'll be catching up with Philip and Nathan to discuss the company, its history and their upcoming show, Art by Yasmina Reza. WhatsTheirNames are comprised of Nathan Brimmer, Philip Leone-Ganado and Joseph Zammit. You can catch them all in Art, playing at BlueBox Malta at multiple dates across February!
TICKETS FOR ART (BLUEBOX FEBRUARY 2022):BlueBox - ART
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
WhatsTheirNames Facebook: WhatsTheirNames Theatre
WhatsTheirNames Instagram: @wtntheatre
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What a season! In this bonus episode, Greta and Toby scour the cutting room floor for some of their favourite bloopers, including some that didn't quite make the cut. Special thanks to A Thing or Two Theatre, Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective, Girl in the Machine, Ignite Theatre and Michael Richardson for coming on and talking with us!
We'll be back for Season 2, along with a whole new line up of guests, topics, trials and tribulations as well. For the meantime, we'll see you at The Next Stage!
SEASON ONE EPISODES:
Episode 1: "Upstaged by Greta's Blind Cat"
Episode 2: "DJ Toby in the House!"
Episode 3: "Fun Exploration Box" - A Thing or Two Theatre Interview
Episode 4: "Washing the Dead" - Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective Interview
Episode 5: "I'm Gonna Tickle Your Balls" - Halloween Special
Episode 6: "We're All The Machine" - Girl in The Machine (Maltese 2021 Production) Interview
Episode 7: "A New Theatre Company" - Ignite Theatre Interview
Episode 8: "Day Jobs: Who Got Em?"
Episode 9: "Rejuvenating the Mee-crow-wah-vayy" - Holiday Special
Episode 10: "The Theatrical Wizard of Oz" - Michael Richardson Interview
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He's finally here! Join Greta and Toby as they are joined by the elusive yet ever name-dropped Michael Richardson. We discuss his theatrical experience in both the UK and Malta, his work with the Deaf community, alongside his commitment for getting young adults into theatre.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Shropshire Youth Theatre Website: Shropshire Youth Theatre
Pentabus: Pentabus Theatre
Rose & Giovanni’s ‘Symphony’: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dance Couple's Choice BBC Strictly 2021 - YouTube
Girl in the Machine Episode: "We're All The Machine" - INTERVIEW WITH GIRL IN THE MACHINE (2021 MALTESE PRODUCTION)
Girl in the Machine Instagram: @girlinthemachine
Greta's Girl in the Machine Review: Theatre Talks: A Look Into The Machine Malta's Latest Performance (lovinmalta.com)
Ignite Episode: "A New Theatre Company" - INTERVIEW WITH IGNITE THEATRE
Ignite Instagram: @ignite.theatre.malta
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Happy holidays! This week Greta and Toby are musing over the theatrical phenomenon of Christmas and the holiday season. Join them both as they discuss pantomime, tradition and what goes on during Christmas Day in both of their houses. That, and a bunch of other festive chaos await!
TOBY'S YULETIDE OFF-TOPIC MOMENTS:
John Lewis' Christmas Adverts (Complete Collection) - YouTube
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The hustle is on! This week Greta and Toby tackle the everchanging world of jobs. They both put their work experience to the test, as well as discuss why it's important for any performer and creative starting out to consider having a side job beside their chosen discipline. Plus, they talk about what are considered some of the best jobs for actors, and whether or not they agree!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
6 Best Survival Jobs for Actors Article: 6 Best Survival Jobs for Actors to Support Their Acting Careers - Acting in London
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On the podcast this time we have Alexia and Martha from Ignite Theatre! Ignite is a brand new theatre collective that encourages and empowers young theatre makers to not only develop their performative skills, but equip themselves with important expertise such as running the theatre company as a business. Join Greta and Toby as they discuss how being an industry newcomer is a good thing, alongside their intentions to keep their theatrical flame burning bright.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Ignite Theatre's Website: Ignite | Theatre Production Organisation
Ignite Theatre's Instagram: @ignite.theatre.malta
Ignite Theatre's Facebook: Ignite Theatre Malta | Facebook
Ignite Theatre's Email: admin@ignitetheatremalta.com
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On today's episode, Gianni and Tina stop by to talk all things Girl in the Machine! We'll be discussing how they created the show, their personal influences and techniques when approaching a script as well as having an open discussion about a core message of the show - addiction to technology. Expect ominous technical glitches to ensue!
TICKETS FOR GIRL IN THE MACHINE:
Spazju Kreattiv Theatre Valletta (03/12/2021 - 05/12/2021 & 10/12/2021 - 12/12/2021): Available here
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Girl in the Machine Facebook: Girl in the Machine
Girl in the Machine Instagram: @girlinthemachine
Gianni's Instagram: @ninoselvaggi
Tina's Instagram: @rizza93
Scotsman Review for 2017 Production at Traverse: Theatre review: Girl in the Machine | The Scotsman
Blade Runner: Synopsis
The Matrix: Synopsis
I Robot: Synopsis
Ex Machina: Synopsis
The Terminator: Synopsis
Bicentennial Man: Synopsis
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, according to Toby at least. We're talking all things spooky as we tackle Halloween! Prepare yourselves for potential spooks, debatable scares and one hell of an anecdote.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Behind the Scenes of being a Scare Actor: 14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Haunted House Actors
Theatre Superstitions: 13 Theatre Superstitions
Alton Towers Scarefest: Scarefest Halloween Event - Alton Towers Resort
The Masked Ball's Instagram: @themaskedball
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In this episode, we are talking with Annalise Ebejer, Brendon Thearle and Gianluca Mifsud of Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective! Currently based in Malta, the company is focused on promoting the next generation of theatre makers. We talk about their journey, work and their upcoming collaboration: L-Aħħar Siġra.
Ħassle Mejjet is made up of Annalise Ebejer, Benjamin Abela, Brendon Thearle and Gianluca Mifsud. 'L-Aħħar Siġra' will be performed during the upcoming ŻiguŻajg festival in November and is co-produced between Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective and Just Another Collective, in collaboration with ŻiguŻajg and Studio 18.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Ħassle Mejjet Instagram: @hasslemejjet
Ħassle Mejjet Facebook: Hassle Mejjet Theatre Collective
Ħassle Mejjet Twitter: @hasslemejjet
Ħassle Mejjet Website: https://hasslemejjet.wixsite.com/home
An Ode to Teen Angst: The Covid Chronicles: An Ode to Teen Angst: The COVID Chronicles - YouTube
Malta Creative Collective: https://maltacreativecollective.com/
Just Another Collective: @justanothercollective
Studio 18: https://www.studio18malta.com/
ŻiguŻajg Festival: https://www.ziguzajg.org/
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In the first interview of the series, we are talking to Floe, Hannah and Holly from A Thing or Two Theatre! We get to know the company, their latest piece of work "Elbow Room", as well as their individual routes into the theatrical world.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
A Thing or Two Theatre's Instagram: @athingortwotheatre
A Thing or Two Theatre's Website: https://www.athingortwotheatre.com/
Elbow Room at AMATA (13th October 2021): AMATA Tickets
Elbow Room at IntoBodmin (20th October 2021): IntoBodmin Tickets
New Artists Network: https://www.hallforcornwall.co.uk/husa/artist-development
Prodigal Theatre Company: https://prodigalupg.com/
Cultivator Cornwall: https://cultivatorcornwall.org.uk/
Feast Cornwall: https://feastcornwall.org/
Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
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Hello!
In today’s episode, we’re talking about albums!*
*We try to talk about albums. We also end up talking about sequels, why the order of music matters in a playlist and good old-fashioned existentialism.
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Welcome to The Next Stage! In this series premiere, Toby and Greta sit down to discuss the podcast, what they aim to achieve with it, and most importantly, themselves. Join them as they discuss their experiences in the Arts whilst trying to make being podcasters work.
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Greta's Instagram: @littlegretz
The Daisy Collective's Instagram: @the_daisy_collective
Queens' Instagram: @queens_by_night
"Will They?" Short Film: Will They? on Vimeo
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Hello, and welcome to The Next Stage Podcast! Join Greta and Toby bi-weekly on Wednesdays as they delve into the world of the arts. Expect insightful interviews, open discussion and perfect chaos to ensue. Come along for our season premiere on the 1st September, make sure to subscribe, and we'll see you at The Next Stage!
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