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Stephen Unwin

Stephen Unwin, artistic director of the Rose Theatre talking about A Midsummer Night's Dream starring Dame Judi Dench and directed by Sir Peter Halll

Stephen Unwin, artistic director of the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames talks to Nicky Barranger about the new season which begins with a landmark production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with Dame Judi Dench playing a regal Titania. The production is directed by Sir Peter Hall.


Ed Hall Interview

Passionate about his work, the famous son of an even more famous theatre director (Sir Peter) Edward talks how theatre is the “last great debating arena”.

Passionate about his work, the famous son of an even more famous theatre director (Sir Peter) Edward talks how theatre is the "last great debating arena"

 


Peter Bowles Interview

 Peter Bowles

During a break in rehearsals the veteran actor Peter Bowles takes time out to talk about his latest role at the new Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames.

In this audio interview Peter Bowles tells Nicola Barranger about the joy of the language in Love's Labours Lost - this early Shakespearian comedy and the delight of working with the theatre's Director Emeritus Sir Peter Hall.

 

 


Craig Revel Horwood Interview

Craig Revel Horwood tells Nicola Barranger how in his revived production of Hot Mikado he tells the company that it's so full of energy there is no "top" over which  they can go...

Craig Revel Horwood tells Nicola Barranger how in his revived production of Hot Mikado he tells the company that it's so full of energy there is no "top" they can over...

 


Brad Cohen Interview

Brad Cohen is on a mission to make classical music less elitist and more enjoyable to a wider audience. He claims that use of film and the internet is only the beginning in a journey of turning an evening at the opera or a concert a much more relaxed affair.

Brad Cohen is on a mission to make classical music less elitist and more enjoyable to a wider audience. He claims that use of film and the internet is only the beginning in a journey of turning an evening at the opera or a concert a much more relaxed affair.


Polly Teale Interview

Polly Teal talks about Tennessee Williams’ first success and most autobiographical play – The Glass Menagerie

Director Polly Teal talks about Tennessee Williams' first success and most autobiographical play - The Glass Menagerie which is opening at the Salisbury Playhouse before touring.