Wirral Theatre Festival

Wirral Theatre Festival
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A show that explores all aspects of the festival, including interviews with the writers, behind the scenes content and general updates on everything that goes into planning a theatre festival!

  1. Octavia

    08/05/2025

    Octavia

    In this episode we talk to Sam Bolton - Writer and Director of Octavia. Octavia is a tragedy wherein Paul, the husband, goes to space, leaving Adelaide, his wife, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief, this in particular studies depression and anger, but by the end potential hope and acceptance.

    17 min
  2. Breaking Free

    08/01/2025

    Breaking Free

    In this episode - we talk to Christopher Lee-Power - writer, director and producer of his autobiographical play 'Breaking Free'. He says "This is more than a play—it’s a statement on the power of perseverance, the importance of self-acceptance, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Breaking Free is a must-see for anyone who has ever fought to find their voice in a world that too often tries to silence it."

    17 min
  3. Special Tea

    07/29/2025

    Special Tea

    In this epiode, we meet Phil Perez - one of the minds behind Special Tea. Special Tea is a genre-bending, jazz-funk-infused fever dream of crime, conspiracy, and caffeine dependency. When bailiffs seize their mystical tea plant, shop owners Hugo and Tyler must embark on a bizarre, high-stakes heist to retrieve it. Their journey takes them through haunted holiday camps, train-riding council estate druids, and an unhinged nail-fetishist landlord, all leading to a showdown with a possessed ventriloquist and his monstrous puppet overlord.

    15 min
  4. The Execution of Private Slovik

    07/26/2025

    The Execution of Private Slovik

    We talk to Alex Carr, writer and director of the show. He is also the Founder of Old Fruit Jar Productions, who are putting on the show. Find out why this show is one you don't want to miss!

    18 min

  5. 12/26/2024

    2025 Season!

    Welcome to the new season of the Wirral Theatre Festival podcast. We'll be reflecting on how the last festival went, and looking forward to new ideas that we're hoping to bring to next years festival.

    14 min
  6. Cal and the Big C

    08/26/2024

    Cal and the Big C

    In this episode we talk to Cal, writer and star of CAL AND THE BIG C, being performed at the Wirral Theatre Festival in August of 2024. Find out about how Terminal Illness and Drag can come together in one show, celebrating identity!

    19 min
  7. Luke Seddon and Spooky Tales

    08/26/2024

    Luke Seddon and Spooky Tales

    In this episode we interview Luke Seddon - Director of Spooky Tales. This show contains the winning entry from our Young Writers Competition. Eleanor wrote the story TOO DARK that features as one of the vignettes in the piece.

    16 min
  8. Craig & Robbie discuss Children's Shows!

    08/12/2024

    Craig & Robbie discuss Children's Shows!

    Find out about our children's shows that are happening during the Wirral Theatre Festival in August 2024.

    20 min
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A show that explores all aspects of the festival, including interviews with the writers, behind the scenes content and general updates on everything that goes into planning a theatre festival!

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  • Creator
    Wirral Theatre Festival
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wirral Theatre Festival
  • Show Website
    Wirral Theatre Festival