First Look: Pressure Set Design
7 February 2018
'The pressure charts play a major part — seeing them is crucial, their function both physically and as a storytelling device was also crucial' Designer Colin Richmond shares insights into the design process.
Pressure — An introduction to the story
30 January 2018
Uncertainty. Integrity. Pressure. The biggest amphibious landing in history. Meet some of the Pressure cast bringing the story to life.
First Look: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Set Design
12 January 2018
'It's all black set, it will completely disappear on occasions' Designer Simon Higlett tells us more about his design for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Bradford Bostin' Brigade — Interview with Shazia Bibi
by Neale Birch
23 March 2017
Shazia has stepped into the community cast of Anita and Me at the last minute. Read all about her involvement at the Alhambra this week.
Anita and Me: In the Rehearsal Room
3 February 2017
From the first read-through to taking it back to the 70s, Associate Producer Neale Birch talks about the rehearsal process for Anita and Me.
Interview: Anita and Me's Laura Aramayo and Aasiya Shah
2 February 2017
'We've found a great bond and a great friendship through playing Meena and Anita' Laura and Aasiya talk about their roles in Meera Syal's Anita and Me, adapted by Tanika Gupta.
Anita and Me: Bostin' Brigade
30 January 2017
Over the next few months, amateur casts from communities across the UK are taking part in a special production of Anita and Me.
Interview: Tarek Merchant — Anita and Me's Musical Director
27 January 2017
'The rehearsals so far have been jam-packed!' Musical director Tarek Merchant on what's involved in his role on this production.
What is the story of Anita and Me?
4 January 2017
Anita and Me director Roxana Silbert and writer Tanika Gupta give an introduction to the story.
Interview: Meera Syal — 'it's a semi-autobiographical story of my childhood'
3 January 2017
Meera Syal on what Anita and Me is about and why it's so important to her.
Meet the Nottingham Theatre Royal Twelve
22 November 2016
It's time to meet our final community cast - it's the Nottingham Twelve!
A Tale of Two Cities: Noa Bodner on playing Madame Defarge
22 November 2016
"Madame D is political, strong, outspoken and very determined, fighting till the bitter end" Noa shares insights into her character, her knitting skills and playing the harmonica in the preamble.
Meet the Cheltenham Everyman Twelve
14 November 2016
Who's in this week's community cast for A Tale of Two Cities in Cheltenham? Find out all about this week's Twelve in their own words.
A Tale of Two Cities: Interview with actor Jonathan Dryden Taylor
14 November 2016
Interview: Jonathan on his roles as Jerry Cruncher and Peasant Father
A Tale of Two Cities: Interview with actor Sue Wallace
14 November 2016
Interview: Sue gives us an insight of the differences between acting in TV and Theatre, the roles she plays within the production and her favourite place she has been to on tour!
Meet the Edinburgh Twelve
8 November 2016
All you need to know about this week's community cast for A Tale of Two Cities in Edinburgh!
A Tale of Two Cities: Christopher Hunter
by Beth Reynard
4 November 2016
Interview: Actor Christopher Hunter tells us about the five different characters he plays and gives an insight into what life is like on tour.
A Tale of Two Cities: Wardrobe Supervisor Rebecca Rees
by Beth Reynard
4 November 2016
Interview: We get an insight into the wardrobe! Rebecca tells us about her responsibilities in the Two Cities wardrobe
Meet the Brighton Twelve
31 October 2016
Who's in this weeks community ensemble in A Tale of Two Cities at Brighton? This week includes a ukulele player and somebody who performed to the Beatles in 1964!
Rebecca Birch on her roles in A Tale of Two Cities
by Beth Reynard
27 October 2016
Interview: Did Jenny steal the mustard pot? Rebecca Birch talks about the roles she plays and how she got her break as an actress.