Talking Theatre: Hannah Tointon Discusses Thriller, Strangers On A Train

“We’ve found the play grows from been on tour and in different theatres. Its new every week, its really weird, it changes, its not got stale, its grown as the tour has gone on.” – Hannah Tointon Discussing Strangers On a Train

Talking Theatre: Norman Pace Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2

The UK tour of Hairspray continues at Bristol Hippodrome until March 10, featuring the iconic music and lyrics by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The musical comedy stars Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle and Layton Williams as Seaweed. Alongside award-winning comedian Norman Pace as Wilbur Turnblad, Matt RixonContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Norman Pace Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2”

Talking Theatre: Norman Pace Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 1

The UK tour of Hairspray begins at Bristol Hippodrome today (March 5), featuring the iconic music and lyrics by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The musical comedy stars Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle and Layton Williams as Seaweed. Alongside award-winning comedian Norman Pace as Wilbur Turnblad, Matt RixonContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Norman Pace Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 1”

Talking Theatre: Elin Edwards Discussing The Great Gatsby

Everyman Theatre bring F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the classic fable of America, the Jazz Age, enchantment and illusions, to Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre this week. Launching the company’s 2018 season, the rarely staged play is adapted by Simon Levy in the only version to be authorised by the Fitzgerald Estate and believed toContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Elin Edwards Discussing The Great Gatsby”

My Music DNA: Luigi of No Hot Ashes

No Hot Ashes bring the indie-disco dominating pop of their ‘Skint Kids Disco’ EP to Cardiff’s Clwb Ifor Bach on March 9.  With continued support from the likes of Radio X & 6Music, plus tours with Blossoms and Spring King, the Stockport outfit have quickly made a name for themselves and were even invited toContinue reading “My Music DNA: Luigi of No Hot Ashes”

Talking Music: Eddy Amoo of The Real Thing – 2014 Interview

Andy Howells pays tribute to Eddy Amoo of The Real Thing who has died at the age of 73 by recalling an interview with the soul star from 2014. The Real Thing were the most successful black rock and soul act in the 1970s with several hit singles including You To Me Are Everything, CanContinue reading “Talking Music: Eddy Amoo of The Real Thing – 2014 Interview”

Talking Theatre: Layton Williams Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2

The UK tour of Hairspray comes to Bristol Hippodrome from March 5, the production features the iconic music and lyrics by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Featuring the much-loved musical comedy stars Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle and Layton Williams as Seaweed, Hairspray also stars award-winning comedian NormanContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Layton Williams Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2”

Talking Theatre: Layton Williams Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 1

The UK tour of Hairspray comes to Bristol Hippodrome from March 5, the production features the iconic music and lyrics by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Featuring the much-loved musical comedy stars Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle and Layton Williams as Seaweed, Hairspray also stars  comedian Norman PaceContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Layton Williams Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 1”

Talking Theatre: Brenda Edwards Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2

The UK tour of Hairspray comes to Bristol Hippodrome from March 5, featuring Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle and Layton Williams as Seaweed. Alongside award-winning comedian Norman Pace as Wilbur Turnblad, Matt Rixon returns to the role of Edna Turnblad and Rebecca Mendoza  as Tracy Turnblad. In the second part of a series of interviewsContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Brenda Edwards Discusses Hairspray The Musical – Part 2”

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