
92 episodes

The Stagey Place The Stagey Place
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Talking to those behind the scenes in the theatre industry, The Stagey Place delves into the background, career highlights, and future hopes and aspirations with a different guest each week, with the hope to inspire a future generation!
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Episode 91 I Alexandra Donnachie
TW: This episode talks about themes of Sexual Assault and Rape. If you or someone you know requires support, a list of helplines can be found on Zero Tolerance’s Website.
Currently playing a UK Tour after premiering at The Vault Festival 2020, When We Died follows a woman working as an embalmer who is faced with the body of the man who raped her almost a year earlier.
The play follows her decision to confront her trauma and tell her story on her own terms, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Writer and Performer of the show, Alexandra Donnachie, who joins Eliott to chat about how the show has developed since it's premiere in 2020, and how she feels taking the show on the road.
To check out the UK Tour dates and book tickets for When We Died, click here.
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Episode 90 I Ben Kavanagh
Currently playing at The Arcola Theatre in London, Under The Rock Rock is a twisting and darkly comic thriller set in Belfast at the height of the Troubles, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Director of the show, Ben Kavanagh, who joins Eliott to chat about the rehearsal process, and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.
To book tickets for Under The Black Rock, at The Arcola Theatre, click here.
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Episode 89 I Rapture (Vault Festival 2023)
Heading to The Vault Festival from 18th - 19th March 2023, and transferring after a 3 week run at The Pleasance Theatre, Rapture is the critically-acclaimed debut show from Pink Sky, a collective of LGBTQIA+ artists taking an interdisciplinary approach to making queer theatre.
For the first time on the podcast, we are joined by a returnee to the show, Sophie Leydon, the Writer and Performer of Rapture, who discusses the changes to Rapture since it's last run, with this week's host, Sam Pout.
You can purchase tickets for Rapture at The Vault Festival here.
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Episode 88 I Katy Richardson
Currently playing at The Garrick Theatre, Bonnie and Clyde is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation, and here on The Stagey Place this week, we are delighted to be joined by the Musical Director behind the show, Katy Richardson. Joining host Eliott this week, Katy chats about what it's like being a Musical Director, and the difference the role has compared to a Musical Supervisor.
To book tickets for Bonnie and Clyde, at The Garrick Theatre, click here.
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Episode 87 I Fanboy (Vault Festival 2023)
Heading to The Vault Festival from 7th - 12th March 2023, Fanboy combines epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic, as we learn all about what it's like to enjoy our favourite hobbies, as well as the downside to fandoms.
In today's podcast, we are joined by Joe Sellman-Leava, the Writer and Performer of Fanboy, who discusses the show with this week's host, Eliott Sheppard.
You can purchase tickets for Clementine at The Vault Festival here.
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Episode 86 I Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary
Currently playing at The Noël Coward Theatre, everyone's favourite baking programme, The Great British Bake Off, has been given the musical makeover treatment, and on this week's episode of The Stagey Place, we are delighted to be joined by the Musical Lyricists behind the show, Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary, who join Eliott to chat about the process behind making the musical, and how the TV show influenced some of the characters and storylines.
To book tickets for The Great British Bake Off The Musical, at The Noël Coward Theatre, click here.
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