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British Theatre Guide podcast

British Theatre Guide
Pantomime
Theatre
Covid-19
Edinburgh Fringe
Community Engagement
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft
Manchester International Festival
Shakespeare
British Theatre
Comedy
The Great Gatsby
The Shark Is Broken
Under Milk Wood
Animal Farm
Darrell Martin
Romeo and Juliet
Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare

Interviews and more from the world of professional theatre right across the UK.

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"Alfred Hitchcock meets Monty Python in a fast-paced comedy spy thriller packed with theatrical magic". That's how Derby Theatre and Hull Truck are describing their co-production of The 39 Steps which is inspired by John Buchan's classic novel and Al... more

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Anthony Almeida, the only person to have received both the Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Director Award and the European Opera Director Prize, is directing his first Shakespeare play, Othello, for a co-production between Northern Stag... more

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Ihsane from Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman by double Olivier Award-winning Belgian choreographer and dancer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, drawing on his Moroccan heritage, will be performed as part of the 2026 Edinburgh International Festival.... more

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The King's Theatre in Edinburgh, originally built in 1906, closed after the 2022 Edinburgh festivals for a major refurbishment project, and is to reopen in time for the 2026 festival season.

BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Fiona Gibson, CEO of... more

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Recent Guests

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Choreographer and dancer
Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève / Eastman
Episode: Edinburgh 2026: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui brings Ihsane to EIF
Fiona Gibson
CEO of Capital Theatres
Capital Theatres
Episode: Edinburgh's Kings Theatre reopens
Tim Jackson
British director, choreographer, musical director, music arranger and performer
Director/Choreographer of Something Rotten! (Manchester Opera House)
Episode: Something Rotten at Manchester's Opera House
Sam Hardy
Associate Director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Episode: Pitlochry's 75th anniversary season is Alan Cumming's first
Douglas Maxwell
Playwright
Independent/Scottish theatre
Episode: Pitlochry's 75th anniversary season is Alan Cumming's first
Eli Randle
Artistic Director of Unity Theatre in Liverpool
Unity Theatre Liverpool
Episode: Unity celebrates a century of radical theatre in Liverpool
Joe Murphy
Director/Co-director for A Midsummer Night's Dream at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Episode: Birmingham Rep returns to Shakespeare with Dream
Madeleine Kludje
Co-director/Actor in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Episode: Birmingham Rep returns to Shakespeare with Dream
Bryony Kimmings
Performance artist and theatre-maker known for autobiographical works including Bog Witch and Sex Idiot
Independent artist / Theatre creator
Episode: Bryony Kimmings on Bog Witch and autobiographical theatre

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Something Rotten at Manchester's Opera House
Q: How does it feel to bring Something Rotten! to Manchester after a Broadway run?
Tim discusses the excitement and responsibility of presenting a beloved Broadway musical to a UK audience, highlighting how the intimate Opera House setting and the 26-strong cast create a special, heart-filled experience that still delivers razzle-dazzle.
Pitlochry's 75th anniversary season is Alan Cumming's first
Q: What else have you got beside the plays in the programme?
They discuss ongoing engagement activities like the Beer, a Bap and a Buffin series and other summer programs designed to involve audiences beyond the main productions.
Unity celebrates a century of radical theatre in Liverpool
Q: How does Unity balance radical-political theatre with financial and logistical realities?
By creating a platform for voices, offering training and development, and using initiatives like Up Next to nurture new work, even when money is tight, while acknowledging funding challenges and the need for sustainable support.
Unity celebrates a century of radical theatre in Liverpool
Q: What is Graeme Phillips's legacy, and how does Eli plan to build on it?
Graeme built an open-door space that brought quality touring work to the city and supported local initiatives; Eli aims to maintain that openness, reestablish community connections, and develop new work while continuing to provide access to development opportunities.
Unity celebrates a century of radical theatre in Liverpool
Q: Back in the 1930s, what was the theatrical and political climate like that gave rise to Unity?
It started around the Spanish Civil War era, with plays about Spain and socialist-leaning audiences, forming a group driven by political sharing through theatre and song, which evolved into a broader left-wing movement in Liverpool.

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The show concentrates on the professional theatre scene across the UK, featuring in-depth conversations with theatre-makers, venues, and companies about productions, rehearsal processes, programming decisions, and the theatre ecosystem. Episodes span major city venues, festival programming, touring companies, and innovation in staging, often spotlighting leadership decisions, audience engagement, funding, and the balance between classic work and new writing. Notable throughlines include strong emphasis on regional theatre, community impact, and collaborations across companies, as well as practical insights into producing, directing, and performing for contemporary audiences. The format tends to mix interview-driven explorations with behind-... more

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4. Sam Hardy
5. Douglas Maxwell
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7. Joe Murphy
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