We caught up with actors Michelle Fox and Curtis-Lee Ashqar from the Shining City company. Conor McPherson's Dublin ghost story SHINING CITY is playing at Stratford East until Sat 23 Oct.  Tickets and info: https://www.stratfordeast.com/shiningcity

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Episode 24 - Shining City

Live theatre is back at Stratford East and we are thrilled to welcoming audiences into the building. In this episode, we talk to writer April De Angelis about her new plat EXTINCT, which tackles the climate emergency head on.  EXTINCT will play at Stratford East from Wed 30 Jun - Sat 17 Jul, and is available to watch online from 13-18 Jul. Tickets and info: www.stratfordeast.com/extinct

Episode 23 - EXTINCT

In this episode, our Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, chats with performance artist Tabby Lamb about being one of our newly appointed Sky Arts Artistic Associates.

Episode 22 - Tabby Lamb

In this episode, our Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, chats with writer and director Mina Barber about being one of our newly appointed Sky Arts Artistic Associates.

Episode 21 - Mina Barber

We had a chat with actor Maimuna Memon, who plays Ava in the upcoming broadcast of WELCOME TO IRAN. After having to cancel our production of WELCOME TO IRAN in April 2020, we are thrilled that a new version has been specially recorded for radio and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sun 11 Apr, 7.30pm. You can listen to the broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Sounds App.

Episode 20 - Welcome To Iran

We spoke to performer and writer Rebecca Buckle about her show HYSTERICAL! A HILARIOUS HISTORY OF HYSTERIA. We filmed her lecture, which will be available to watch from Mon 29 Mar 2021 at www.stratfordeast.com/hysterical 

Episode 19 - Hysterical! A Hilarious History of Hysteria

We spoke to actor Tigger Blaize about his career and also LGBTQ+ History Month. Tigger Twitter: www.twitter.com/TiggerBlaize Consultancy: bounce@tiggerblaize.co.uk #LGBTHM21

Episode 18 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Tigger Blaize

We had a chat with movement director and PETRICHOR co-creator Jess Williams about creating a VR theatre experience during lockdown. ThickSkin new show runs at Stratford East from 07 - 13 Dec.

Episode 17 - Petrichor

We're chatting to stage and screenwriter Matilda Ibini about her route into the arts, from writing Scooby Doo fan fiction to her semi-autobiographic play Little Miss Burden. Matilda Ibini website: https://matildaibini.com/ See more from our Spotlight series on our Blog - www.stratfordeast.com/blog

Episode 16 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Matilda Ibini

We're chatting to actor, writer, teacher and director Anni Domingo about her route into the arts, from starting out in Sierra Leone to performing in Three Sisters at the National Theatre. See more from our Spotlight series on our Blog - www.stratfordeast.com/blog

Episode 15 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Anni Domingo

We're chatting to director and producer Ben Quashie about his route into the arts. Ben is Artistic Director of Nuu Theatre and Assistant Producer at English Touring Theatre. See more from our Spotlight series on our Blog - www.stratfordeast.com/blog

Episode 14 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Ben Quashie

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK. Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices. 846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton. Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting. 846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team. In this episode: SUCK. YOUR. MUM. by Nathan Powell, performed by Kevin Harvey THE TIME WHEN by Ishy Din, performed by Shane Zaza TRIGGERED by Clint Dyer, performed by Clint Dyer MY PART by Selina Thompson, performed by Jude Akuwudike, Doreene Blackstock, Carlos Byles, Dona Croll, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Martina Laird, Rebekah Murrell

846 - Episode 3: The effects of racism on mental health

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK. Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices. 846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton. Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting. 846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team. In this episode: I WITNESSED A MURDER by Eddie Botsio, performed by Tamara Lawrence IC3 by Nathaniel Martello-White, performed by Kirsty Bushell FONG LEE by David K.S. Tse, performed by Tuyen Do COP by Avril E. Russell, performed by Cherrelle Skeete SAY THEIR NAMES by Sumerah Srivastav, performed by Will Edgerton

846 - Episode 2: Police Brutality

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK. Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices. 846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton. Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting. 846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team. In this episode: 8 MINUTES 46 SECONDS by Roy Williams, performed by Elijah Ansah SYRITA by Carol Russell, performed by Carol Russell THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED by Lettie Precious, performed by Jade Anouka I CAN BREATHE BUT I DON’T by Samina Baig, performed by Stephanie Street SHEHE by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, performed by Paapa Essiedu

846 - Episode 1: Growing up in racist Britain

THE REVIVAL is a brand new, digital documentary series created by Nottingham Playhouse and Theatre Royal Stratford East. Each episode explores a different production and gives audiences a new perspective of the work. In this first episode, Artistic Directors Adam Penford and Nadia Fall chat to some of the team from Nottingham Playhouse's landmark 2018 production The Madness of George III, which went on to become the theatre's best-selling show to date and was broadcast via NT Live. Hear from cast members Mark Gatiss, Adrian Scarborough, Debra Gillet, Sara Powell and Adam Karim, alongside Professor of History, Arthur Burns, who provided insight during the rehearsal process for the production.

THE REVIVAL, Episode 1 - THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III

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