I grew up already knowing about Richard Burton well, Richard Jenkins because my dad adores him. Honestly, he might even be my dad’s favourite actor of all time. So when I watched Mr Burton, I went in with a kind of inherited familiarity. What I didn’t expect was just how moving and brilliantly crafted the film…
In his new play Castles, writer and actor Dan Blick dissects the emotional terrain of a romantic relationship its silences, miscommunications, and quiet resentments. Following his previous works Telos and Lake George, Blick turns his attention to intimacy, exploring how couples can lose themselves while trying to hold on. We caught up with him to talk about creative vulnerability,…
Actor Ramona Floyd appears in the gripping Disney+/Hulu true crime series Murdaugh Murders, stepping into a world still raw from recent headlines. In this conversation, Floyd opens up about what drew her to the project, how she approached portraying a real person, and why grounding emotional truth mattered more than mimicry. Warm, candid, and quietly funny, she offers…
West End powerhouse Danielle Steers has captivated audiences with her unforgettable performances as Catherine Parr in SIX the Musical and as the original Zahara in Bat Out of Hell The Musical. Now, she takes on an entirely new challenge as “Earth” in Hot Mess, a bold new pop musical that reimagines the climate crisis as a turbulent love story between Earth…
Rising playwright and actor Edmund Morris returns to the stage with his haunting and heartfelt new play The Grim, showing at the Southwark Playhouse from 26 November to 6 December. Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the play has been reworked and expanded for its London debut. We sat down with Morris to discuss the eerie world…
Every so often, a theatre year comes along that reminds me exactly why I fell in love with live performance in the first place. This has been one of those years. From intimate two-handers to jaw-dropping spectacle, I’ve laughed, held my breath, and been completely floored more times than I can count. Narrowing it down…
I was lucky enough to catch Castles at the Drayton Arms Theatre a tender and thought-provoking two-hander about love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Written and co-starring Dan Blick, Castles explores personal growth through the lens of a romantic relationship. The play begins with Jonny and Rain meeting at a party, and from there, we follow their journey through the highs…
With a career spanning from Cats at 16 to EastEnders and beyond, John Partridge has never shied away from roles that challenge and inspire him. Now, he steps into the shoes of William “Billy” Haines in The Code at Southwark Playhouse a play that shines a light on a forgotten queer icon of Hollywood’s golden era. We sat down…
You walk into the Southwark Playhouse in Elephant and the set immediately catches your eye. It’s glamorous, glitzy, and dripping with Old Hollywood style which is exactly what you’d expect, since the play is set in the 1950s. The Code is a witty, funny, and dazzling production that strips away the shimmering surface of Tinseltown to…
When you get two brilliant actors on stage, magic happens and Born With Teeth is exactly that kind of show. The chemistry is undeniable, and it doesn’t hurt that Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel already know each other from Sex Education. That natural familiarity just flows on stage, making the tension and banter between their characters sparkle. I…
