If you haven't heard of Switch_Mcr, I strongly suggest checking them out. They are one of the most exciting theatre companies in Manchester, nurturing northern talent, creating impressive work, and running local workshops. I caught up with artistic director, Gabriel Clark, to talk all things Switch_Mcr, ahead of their double-bill of plays which is going... Continue Reading →
“It was once the promised land and I was King”. An Interview With Jeremy Goldstein About His New Play ‘Spider Love’.
In 1947, Harold Pinter formed the Hackney Gang with five childhood friends, including Mick Goldstein and Henry Woolf. The three remained friends for sixty years, and the experiences of the gang were immortalised in literature when Pinter wrote his only novel, The Dwarfs. Harold based the central character, Len, on Mick. Goldstein responded by writing... Continue Reading →
“Young people are at the epicentre of change” – An Interview with Director Tunde Adefioye
There is a revolution happening in Manchester's theatres. Young creatives are producing extraordinary work that is political, provocative, and hugely inspirational. Contact Theatre have been a main contributor to this exciting surge in youth theatre, with their drive towards providing opportunities for emerging young artists. Their recent collaboration with Brazilian activists, ColetivA ocupação, proved that... Continue Reading →
Trans Creative – Breaking Ground for Transgender Artists: An Interview with Kate O’Donnell
The inaugural Pride in Trafford festival kicks off this week, offering a host of events at Sale Waterside Arts. The event will celebrate and explore LGBTQ+ life in Trafford. There is a scratch night on Thursday 16th May. Trans Creative: Breaking Ground encourages transgender artists to break ground by providing them a platform to perform... Continue Reading →