David Clayton

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate and Actor, David Clayton. David was born in Germany but has been living in the UK for a number of years. He trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. We first met David when he played Canterbury in Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II at the Tristan Bates Theatre in 2017. He then reprised the role in the transfer of Edward II to Greenwich theatre in 2018, followed by Bottom in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, also in 2018, Trinculo in Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Guard of Herodias in Oscar Wilde’s Salomé both at Greenwich Theatre in 2019, and Macduff in Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Greenwich Theatre in 2020. For many of these productions, David has also been Movement Captain.

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate and Actor, David Clayton. David was born in Germany but has been living in the UK for a number of years. He trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. We first met David when he played Canterbury in Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II at the Tristan Bates Theatre in 2017. He then reprised the role in the transfer of Edward II to Greenwich theatre in 2018, followed by Bottom in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, also in 2018, Trinculo in Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Guard of Herodias in Oscar Wilde’s Salomé both at Greenwich Theatre in 2019, and Macduff in Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Greenwich Theatre in 2020. For many of these productions, David has also been Movement Captain.

S02:E04 Spotlight on: David Clayton

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate and Actor, Lewis Davidson. Lewis is originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. He trained at Kingston University Drama and has over 15 years professional experience in classical theatre. He is trained in aerial performance and dance and also in stage combat at The Globe Theatre, London. His first production with Lazarus Theatre Company was Macbeth at the Blue Elephant Theatre in 2011 where he played Banquo. In the subsequent 10 years, Lewis has been in 7 Lazarus productions. He played Don Alba in Frederic Schiller’s Don Carlos at the Blue Elephant Theatre in 2011, Edmund the bastard and Oliver de Boys in our Shakespeare rep of King Lear and As you Like it at the Space in 2012, then another rep of King Lear and Christopher Marlowe’s Dido Queen of Carthage at Greenwich Theatre in 2013 where he reprised his role of Edmund and played Jupiter. Then 2 years later, Lewis came back to play Vindici in Thomas Middleton’s Revenger’s Tragedy at the Jack Studio Theatre in 2015. And finally, in a full circle moment, in 2020, Lewis came back to Lazarus again to play Banquo in Macbeth at Greenwich theatre. Also, in the years between 2015 and 2020, Lewis trained and became a full-time fire fighter.

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate and Actor, Lewis Davidson. Lewis is originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. He trained at Kingston University Drama and has over 15 years professional experience in classical theatre. He is trained in aerial performance and dance and also in stage combat at The Globe Theatre, London. His first production with Lazarus Theatre Company was Macbeth at the Blue Elephant Theatre in 2011 where he played Banquo. In the subsequent 10 years, Lewis has been in 7 Lazarus productions. He played Don Alba in Frederic Schiller’s Don Carlos at the Blue Elephant Theatre in 2011, Edmund the bastard and Oliver de Boys in our Shakespeare rep of King Lear and As you Like it at the Space in 2012, then another rep of King Lear and Christopher Marlowe’s Dido Queen of Carthage at Greenwich Theatre in 2013 where he reprised his role of Edmund and played Jupiter. Then 2 years later, Lewis came back to play Vindici in Thomas Middleton’s Revenger’s Tragedy at the Jack Studio Theatre in 2015. And finally, in a full circle moment, in 2020, Lewis came back to Lazarus again to play Banquo in Macbeth at Greenwich theatre. Also, in the years between 2015 and 2020, Lewis trained and became a full-time fire fighter.

S02:E03 Spotlight On: Lewis Davidson

We are back with season 2 of Spotlight on. This week we talk to Lazarus Alumni and Actor, Colette O’Rourke. Colette trained at Drama Studio London.  Colette first worked with Lazarus in 2013 as Jessica in The Merchant of Venice at the Jack Studio Theatre, then went on to play Cressida in Shakespeare’s Troilus &amp; Cressida and Valeria in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus which formed the Our World at War season at the Tristan Bates in 2014, Henry V in Shakespeare’s Henry V at The Union theatre in 2015 and finally Grusha in Bertolt Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Greenwich Theatre in 2017. Colette has also worked on TV shows such as Casualty and Doctors and on stage around the UK, including a performance that Guardian Critic, Lyn Gardner said she was ‘Terrific’ in the role of Agnes.

We are back with season 2 of Spotlight on. This week we talk to Lazarus Alumni and Actor, Colette O’Rourke. Colette trained at Drama Studio London.  Colette first worked with Lazarus in 2013 as Jessica in The Merchant of Venice at the Jack Studio Theatre, then went on to play Cressida in Shakespeare’s Troilus &amp; Cressida and Valeria in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus which formed the Our World at War season at the Tristan Bates in 2014, Henry V in Shakespeare’s Henry V at The Union theatre in 2015 and finally Grusha in Bertolt Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Greenwich Theatre in 2017. Colette has also worked on TV shows such as Casualty and Doctors and on stage around the UK, including a performance that Guardian Critic, Lyn Gardner said she was ‘Terrific’ in the role of Agnes.

S02:E02 Spotlight on: Colette O‘Rourke

Ken Pickering

In September this year, we received the very sad news that mentor, supporter and friend Ken Pickering had passed away. We first met Ken for our 2015 production of Christopher Marlowe's Tamberlain The Great. Ken in his capacity as chair of the Marlowe Society encouraged, supported and championed our work. And so we would like to reshare our spotlight on podcast episode with Ken which was recorded in May 2021. We met Ken as a supporter, he became a friend, you will be deeply deeply missed. Thank you, Ken.

In September this year, we received the very sad news that mentor, supporter and friend Ken Pickering had passed away. We first met Ken for our 2015 production of Christopher Marlowe's Tamberlain The Great. Ken in his capacity as chair of the Marlowe Society encouraged, supported and championed our work. And so we would like to reshare our spotlight on podcast episode with Ken which was recorded in May 2021. We met Ken as a supporter, he became a friend, you will be deeply deeply missed. Thank you, Ken.

S02:E01 Spotlight on: Ken Pickering (re-release)

Rachel Smith

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Alumni, Theatre and Architectural Lighting Designer, Photographer and friend from Downunder, Rachel Smith. Rachel trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney.  Rachel first worked with Lazarus in 2012 as Lighting Designer for Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis at the Jack Studio Theatre, then went on to work on our production of Sophocles’ Oedipus at the Blue Elephant Theatre, our rep of Marlowe’s Dido, Queen of Carthage and Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Greenwich Theatre and our Owle Schreame Award Winning production of The Tragedy of Mariam, all in 2013. It was all going so well, then Rachel decided to move back to Australia where she has now moved from theatre to architectural lighting design and is starting her own Wedding Photography company.   Follow Rachel on Instagram @wearewildphotography To find out more about where Rachel works and their effort to make streets safer go to www.arup.com.au/sites/lighting-capability/labs/   During her conversation, Rachel talks about: Euripides, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Mariam, Carey, Tristan Bates, Greenwich theatre, Australia, Downunder, Architectural lighting, Theatre lighting, Dogs, Dog Mum, Happy Birthday dogs, Covid, Pandemic, lockdown, new south wales, Wedding, marriage, work from home, home owning, events, Kaiser chiefs, concerts, Gigs, ice skating rink, History, Architecture, London, process, angles, lamps, set design, directors style, key moments, Pinterest, natural light, light installation, rehearsals, chatting, communication, theatre, get up a ladder, Jack studio theatre, Brockley, Iphigenia, light in the cupboard, seeing the tech, Brechtian, haze, fog, light as design, Oedipus, Sophocles, Memory, Dido, King Lear, rep, focussing, lamps, locations, moody, storytelling, The Tragedy of Mariam, Elizabeth Carey, Camden Fringe, challenges, fringe, Architectural lighting design, breakout space, lobbies, Airports, hotels, public squares, enhance the architecture, coves, under benches, floor lamps, pendants, layering the light, function, accent lighting, feature lighting, mood of the space, colour temperature, technical, defuse beam, cri – rendering, colour in a space, longevity, efficiently of lighting, night light, effecting animals, legacy, train stations, spy on people, people watching, accessibility, ambiance, low level lighting, safe spaces, changing the standards, wedding photography, friends, smiling, chasing the sunset, photography is about lighting, composition, fast paced, 2nd shooter, support, own camera, angle of the sun, glow, dappled light, harsh, sunlight, moving your subject, position, 60 seconds   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Alumni, Theatre and Architectural Lighting Designer, Photographer and friend from Downunder, Rachel Smith. Rachel trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney.  Rachel first worked with Lazarus in 2012 as Lighting Designer for Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis at the Jack Studio Theatre, then went on to work on our production of Sophocles’ Oedipus at the Blue Elephant Theatre, our rep of Marlowe’s Dido, Queen of Carthage and Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Greenwich Theatre and our Owle Schreame Award Winning production of The Tragedy of Mariam, all in 2013. It was all going so well, then Rachel decided to move back to Australia where she has now moved from theatre to architectural lighting design and is starting her own Wedding Photography company. Follow Rachel on Instagram @wearewildphotography To find out more about where Rachel works and their effort to make streets safer go to <a href="http://www.arup.com.au/sites/lighting-capability/labs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arup.com.au/sites/lighting-capability/labs/</a> During her conversation, Rachel talks about: Euripides, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Mariam, Carey, Tristan Bates, Greenwich theatre, Australia, Downunder, Architectural lighting, Theatre lighting, Dogs, Dog Mum, Happy Birthday dogs, Covid, Pandemic, lockdown, new south wales, Wedding, marriage, work from home, home owning, events, Kaiser chiefs, concerts, Gigs, ice skating rink, History, Architecture, London, process, angles, lamps, set design, directors style, key moments, Pinterest, natural light, light installation, rehearsals, chatting, communication, theatre, get up a ladder, Jack studio theatre, Brockley, Iphigenia, light in the cupboard, seeing the tech, Brechtian, haze, fog, light as design, Oedipus, Sophocles, Memory, Dido, King Lear, rep, focussing, lamps, locations, moody, storytelling, The Tragedy of Mariam, Elizabeth Carey, Camden Fringe, challenges, fringe, Architectural lighting design, breakout space, lobbies, Airports, hotels, public squares, enhance the architecture, coves, under benches, floor lamps, pendants, layering the light, function, accent lighting, feature lighting, mood of the space, colour temperature, technical, defuse beam, cri – rendering, colour in a space, longevity, efficiently of lighting, night light, effecting animals, legacy, train stations, spy on people, people watching, accessibility, ambiance, low level lighting, safe spaces, changing the standards, wedding photography, friends, smiling, chasing the sunset, photography is about lighting, composition, fast paced, 2nd shooter, support, own camera, angle of the sun, glow, dappled light, harsh, sunlight, moving your subject, position, 60 seconds Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:14 Spotlight on: Rachel Smith

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate, and our Queen of the Faires Ingvild Lakou!  Ingvild played Hippolyta and Titania in our 2018 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Greenwich Theatre, and participated in workshops, readings and our monthly Lazarus Book Club! Ingvild’s screen credits include Raised by Wolves directed by Ridley Scott and Luke Scott and Cerses in The Tempest for CBEEBIES!   Follow Ingvild on Twitter @Ingvild_Lakou and Instagram @ingvild.lakou Find out more about Ingvild’s work: www.spotlight.com/9815-7861-9863   During her conversation, Ingvild talks about: The Tempest, CBEEBIES, Workshops, Zoom, Writing, Year of Exploration, Keeping creative, Spontaneity, Freedom, Travelling, Process, Norway, Children’s Parties, Strong Female Characters, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hippolyta, Titania, Force Feeding Chocolate Muffins, Confetti, Donkeys, Shakespeare, Iambic Pentameter, Ibsen, Cleopatra,   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate, and our Queen of the Faires Ingvild Lakou!  Ingvild played Hippolyta and Titania in our 2018 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Greenwich Theatre, and participated in workshops, readings and our monthly Lazarus Book Club! Ingvild’s screen credits include Raised by Wolves directed by Ridley Scott and Luke Scott and Cerses in The Tempest for CBEEBIES! Follow Ingvild on Twitter @Ingvild_Lakou and Instagram @ingvild.lakou Find out more about Ingvild’s work: <a href="http://www.spotlight.com/9815-7861-9863" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spotlight.com/9815-7861-9863</a> During her conversation, Ingvild talks about: The Tempest, CBEEBIES, Workshops, Zoom, Writing, Year of Exploration, Keeping creative, Spontaneity, Freedom, Travelling, Process, Norway, Children’s Parties, Strong Female Characters, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hippolyta, Titania, Force Feeding Chocolate Muffins, Confetti, Donkeys, Shakespeare, Iambic Pentameter, Ibsen, Cleopatra, Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:13 Spotlight on: Ingvild Lakou

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to none other than Ken Pickering! We first met Ken when he was chair of The Marlowe Society, for our production of Tamburlaine the Great back in 2015. Ken has successfully combined the careers of playwright, theatre director, academic, examiner and writer. With over twenty published plays to his credit and a similar number of books on aspects of theatre he has been Professor of Theatre at Universities on both sides of the Atlantic and Chief Examiner for a number of major awarding bodies including lead assessor for the Council of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre.   Find out more about the Marlowe Society here www.marlowe-society.org/ Find out more about the Post Show Q&amp;A of Tamburlaine here www.terripaddock.com/photos-and-podcast-why-we-should-edit-classics-like-hamlet-and-marlowes-tamburlaine/   During his conversation, Ken talks about: ReShake Theatre Company, Gorboduc, Rose Theatre Bankside, Christopher Marlowe, Musical Theatre, Reading, Anthology of Speeches, Performance Notes, Inspire young performers, Laurence Olivier, Female speeches, Not poetry but dialogue, Psychological actors, Voice conscious actors, Marlowe’s Women, “Theatre/Drama is a living artform”, The Tempest, John Gielgud, Peter Brook, Look Back in Anger, Elvis Presley, Macbeth, Teaching, Music, Dr Faustus, Stephen Joseph, Davin Campton, Dover, Canterbury, The Mystery Plays, Marlowe Society, Murder in the Cathedral, Poland, Grotowski, Chanel Theatre Company, Tamburlaine the Great, Josh hinds, Terri Paddock, “Marlowe asks about the meaning of being alive.”, Asides, Levels of the stage, Theatre Craft, Language, Decasyllabic line, Marlowe 450, Fourth Monkey, Sir Henry Irving, Marlowe Theatre, Marlowe in exile in Italy, Fake Death, Elizabeth, Was Marlowe a spy?, Length of Dialogue, Strindberg, Dido, Queen of Carthage, As you Like it, Interrogating the world, Lambeth Conference, Canterbury Plays, Drama education, Thinking performer, Accelerated courses, Rigour, Nurture not torture, Edwardian Theatre,   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Ricky and Gavin talk to none other than Ken Pickering! We first met Ken when he was chair of The Marlowe Society, for our production of Tamburlaine the Great back in 2015. Ken has successfully combined the careers of playwright, theatre director, academic, examiner and writer. With over twenty published plays to his credit and a similar number of books on aspects of theatre he has been Professor of Theatre at Universities on both sides of the Atlantic and Chief Examiner for a number of major awarding bodies including lead assessor for the Council of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. Find out more about the Marlowe Society here <a href="http://www.marlowe-society.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.marlowe-society.org/</a> Find out more about the Post Show Q&amp;A of Tamburlaine here <a href="http://www.terripaddock.com/photos-and-podcast-why-we-should-edit-classics-like-hamlet-and-marlowes-tamburlaine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.terripaddock.com/photos-and-podcast-why-we-should-edit-classics-like-hamlet-and-marlowes-tamburlaine/</a> During his conversation, Ken talks about: ReShake Theatre Company, Gorboduc, Rose Theatre Bankside, Christopher Marlowe, Musical Theatre, Reading, Anthology of Speeches, Performance Notes, Inspire young performers, Laurence Olivier, Female speeches, Not poetry but dialogue, Psychological actors, Voice conscious actors, Marlowe’s Women, “Theatre/Drama is a living artform”, The Tempest, John Gielgud, Peter Brook, Look Back in Anger, Elvis Presley, Macbeth, Teaching, Music, Dr Faustus, Stephen Joseph, Davin Campton, Dover, Canterbury, The Mystery Plays, Marlowe Society, Murder in the Cathedral, Poland, Grotowski, Chanel Theatre Company, Tamburlaine the Great, Josh hinds, Terri Paddock, “Marlowe asks about the meaning of being alive.”, Asides, Levels of the stage, Theatre Craft, Language, Decasyllabic line, Marlowe 450, Fourth Monkey, Sir Henry Irving, Marlowe Theatre, Marlowe in exile in Italy, Fake Death, Elizabeth, Was Marlowe a spy?, Length of Dialogue, Strindberg, Dido, Queen of Carthage, As you Like it, Interrogating the world, Lambeth Conference, Canterbury Plays, Drama education, Thinking performer, Accelerated courses, Rigour, Nurture not torture, Edwardian Theatre, Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:12 Spotlight On: Ken Pickering

Today, Ricky and Gavin talk to company photographer, Adam Trigg. Adam joined the company for our 2010 production of Hecuba which played at The Tristan Bates Theatre, since then he’s gone on to photograph every production since bar three! This includes:  Macbeth, Don Carlos, Women of Troy, King Lear , As You Like It, Merchant of Venice, Iphigenia in Aulis, The Hatpin, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oedipus, Dido Queen of Carthage, King Lear, The Spanish Tragedy, Richard III, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, The Revengers Tragedy, Henry V, Tamburlaine, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Bacchae, Tis Pity, Beggars Opera, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Taming of the Shrew, Edward II, Edward II, Lord of the Flies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Lord of the Flies, Salome and Macbeth! (including rehearsal photography for Hedda Gabler) During his conversation Adam talked about: The Mitre, App design, Photography training, Website design, Desert explorer, Cold beers, Outdoor Pantomime, Music concert, Promo shoot, Routine, Stealth mode Trigg, Rehearsal shots, Production shots, Theatre Photography, Portrait photography, Hecuba, Immersion Theatre Company, Conscious of being an interloper, Stealth, Technology improvements, Confidence, Luxury, Rehearsed shots, Freelance, Play research, Learning about the play, Meeting the actors, Lord of the Flies, Choreography, Familiarisation, Edit, Smoke, Capture the key moments, Technical rehearsal, Large Ensemble, Telling the whole story, Anticipation, Intimate and spacious theatres, Greenwich Theatre, Smaller spaces, Ladders, Buildings speak and co-operate with you, Actors,   Listener’s questions: How do you deal with the smoke? Top tips for theatre photographers? How do you frame a composition so well? How many pictures do you take in a rehearsal room session? What makes a great rehearsal or production shot?   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today, Ricky and Gavin talk to company photographer, Adam Trigg. Adam joined the company for our 2010 production of Hecuba which played at The Tristan Bates Theatre, since then he’s gone on to photograph every production since bar three! This includes:  Macbeth, Don Carlos, Women of Troy, King Lear , As You Like It, Merchant of Venice, Iphigenia in Aulis, The Hatpin, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oedipus, Dido Queen of Carthage, King Lear, The Spanish Tragedy, Richard III, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, The Revengers Tragedy, Henry V, Tamburlaine, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Bacchae, Tis Pity, Beggars Opera, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Taming of the Shrew, Edward II, Edward II, Lord of the Flies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Lord of the Flies, Salome and Macbeth! (including rehearsal photography for Hedda Gabler) During his conversation Adam talked about: The Mitre, App design, Photography training, Website design, Desert explorer, Cold beers, Outdoor Pantomime, Music concert, Promo shoot, Routine, Stealth mode Trigg, Rehearsal shots, Production shots, Theatre Photography, Portrait photography, Hecuba, Immersion Theatre Company, Conscious of being an interloper, Stealth, Technology improvements, Confidence, Luxury, Rehearsed shots, Freelance, Play research, Learning about the play, Meeting the actors, Lord of the Flies, Choreography, Familiarisation, Edit, Smoke, Capture the key moments, Technical rehearsal, Large Ensemble, Telling the whole story, Anticipation, Intimate and spacious theatres, Greenwich Theatre, Smaller spaces, Ladders, Buildings speak and co-operate with you, Actors, Listener’s questions: How do you deal with the smoke? Top tips for theatre photographers? How do you frame a composition so well? How many pictures do you take in a rehearsal room session? What makes a great rehearsal or production shot? Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:11 Spotlight on: Adam Trigg

Today Gavin celebrates William Shakespeare’s birthday by talking to Alice Emery, Darcy Willison, Fred Thomas and Hamish Somers about Shakespeare, why they think his plays last, and dish about Macbeth 2020. Lazarus Associate Artist and current leader of the 60 second challenge, tied with Ricky Dukes, Alice Emery played Lady Macbeth in our 2020 production of Macbeth and Fluellen in our 2015 all-female production of Henry V. Alice has also played Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Rosalind in As You Like it. Darcy Willison trained at Fourth Monkey Actor Training where she played the role of Friar Laurence in Romeo &amp; Juliet. Her Lazarus Debut was in our 2019 revival of Lord of the Flies as Roger and joined the company of Macbeth to play the roles of Lady Macduff, Angus, Murderer and Seyton. Fred Thomas trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His Lazarus debut was in our 2020 production of Macbeth playing Malcolm and Apparition. He has also played Snout &amp; Mustardseed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ferdinand in The Tempest. Hamish Somers hails from the land of Macbeth and trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. His Lazarus Debut was in our 2020 production of Macbeth playing the roles of Lennox, the bloody Captain, and as a Weird Sister.   During their conversation, Alice, Darcy, Fred and Hamish talked about: Audiobooks, Yoga, Movement, Teaching, Zoom, Dog, Children, Twins, Scotland, Short Films, Death Metal, Starbucks, Herefordshire, Banjo, Hereford Shakespeare Club, Shakespeare Fright Night, Rule of Six, Film, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Julius Caesar, COVID, Meisner, Lord of the Flies, Drama Club, Football, Amateur Dramatics, William Shakespeare, Education, Arthur Miller, Merchant of Venice, Musical Theatre, English, Macbeth, Bottom, The Histories, BBC, King John, Coriolanus, Pericles, Shakespeare Animated, Smart Board, David Tenant, Hamlet, Pop culture, Timeless, Films, Eloquent expression, Themes, Dr Faustus, Prose, Popular Playwright, Universal Truths, The study of man, Ben Jonson, Thomas Kyd, John Webster, Ensemble, French Scening, Shared conversation, Shared Understanding, Jamie O’Neill.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Gavin celebrates William Shakespeare’s birthday by talking to Alice Emery, Darcy Willison, Fred Thomas and Hamish Somers about Shakespeare, why they think his plays last, and dish about Macbeth 2020. Lazarus Associate Artist and current leader of the 60 second challenge, tied with Ricky Dukes, Alice Emery played Lady Macbeth in our 2020 production of Macbeth and Fluellen in our 2015 all-female production of Henry V. Alice has also played Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Rosalind in As You Like it. Darcy Willison trained at Fourth Monkey Actor Training where she played the role of Friar Laurence in Romeo &amp; Juliet. Her Lazarus Debut was in our 2019 revival of Lord of the Flies as Roger and joined the company of Macbeth to play the roles of Lady Macduff, Angus, Murderer and Seyton. Fred Thomas trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His Lazarus debut was in our 2020 production of Macbeth playing Malcolm and Apparition. He has also played Snout &amp; Mustardseed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ferdinand in The Tempest. Hamish Somers hails from the land of Macbeth and trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. His Lazarus Debut was in our 2020 production of Macbeth playing the roles of Lennox, the bloody Captain, and as a Weird Sister. During their conversation, Alice, Darcy, Fred and Hamish talked about: Audiobooks, Yoga, Movement, Teaching, Zoom, Dog, Children, Twins, Scotland, Short Films, Death Metal, Starbucks, Herefordshire, Banjo, Hereford Shakespeare Club, Shakespeare Fright Night, Rule of Six, Film, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Julius Caesar, COVID, Meisner, Lord of the Flies, Drama Club, Football, Amateur Dramatics, William Shakespeare, Education, Arthur Miller, Merchant of Venice, Musical Theatre, English, Macbeth, Bottom, The Histories, BBC, King John, Coriolanus, Pericles, Shakespeare Animated, Smart Board, David Tenant, Hamlet, Pop culture, Timeless, Films, Eloquent expression, Themes, Dr Faustus, Prose, Popular Playwright, Universal Truths, The study of man, Ben Jonson, Thomas Kyd, John Webster, Ensemble, French Scening, Shared conversation, Shared Understanding, Jamie O’Neill. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:10 Spotlight on: Shakespeare‘s Birthday Special

Today Ricky and Gavin Talk about how Lazarus Theatre Company started in 2007 with a production of Medea, its history and where the company is going.   During the conversation, Ricky and Gavin talk about: Arts Council applications, Time, Drama School, Being an actor, Shared Experience, Propeller, Medea, Lazarus, University, Classics Company, Jason Carnegie, Scratch Nights, Storytelling, Haze Machine, Lamps, Scale, Tamburlaine, Sue Downing, Scene pool, Kerry Irvine, Camden People’s Theatre, Elektra, Zimbabwe, Jasmine Cullingford, Blue Elephant Theatre, Duchess of Malfi, Abridged, Seasons of work, Repertory theatre, Rehearsal Room blog, Behind the Scenes, Engagement, How we make work, Treat every play as a new play, Variety, Early modern plays, Sejanus, Ben Jonson, Spanish Tragedy, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mama Mia, New Writing, Tristan Bates, Jack Studio Theatre, National Theatre, Rufus Norris, Accidents, Revenger’s Tragedy, Henry V, Bertolt Brecht, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Stephen Unwin, Sorcha Corcoran, Edward II, Greenwich Residency, Lazarus Future.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Ricky and Gavin Talk about how Lazarus Theatre Company started in 2007 with a production of Medea, its history and where the company is going. During the conversation, Ricky and Gavin talk about: Arts Council applications, Time, Drama School, Being an actor, Shared Experience, Propeller, Medea, Lazarus, University, Classics Company, Jason Carnegie, Scratch Nights, Storytelling, Haze Machine, Lamps, Scale, Tamburlaine, Sue Downing, Scene pool, Kerry Irvine, Camden People’s Theatre, Elektra, Zimbabwe, Jasmine Cullingford, Blue Elephant Theatre, Duchess of Malfi, Abridged, Seasons of work, Repertory theatre, Rehearsal Room blog, Behind the Scenes, Engagement, How we make work, Treat every play as a new play, Variety, Early modern plays, Sejanus, Ben Jonson, Spanish Tragedy, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mama Mia, New Writing, Tristan Bates, Jack Studio Theatre, National Theatre, Rufus Norris, Accidents, Revenger’s Tragedy, Henry V, Bertolt Brecht, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Stephen Unwin, Sorcha Corcoran, Edward II, Greenwich Residency, Lazarus Future. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:09 Spotlight on: Lazarus Theatre Company

Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director of Lazarus Theatre Company, and Gavin Harrington-Odedra, Producer of Lazarus Theatre Company, turn the 'Spotlight On' to reveal the people behind the scenes, those who make Lazarus work, the creatives, the artists, the process, the creation.Each week we have a conversation with a collaborator that we have worked with over the 13 year history of Lazarus Theatre Company.Find out more about Lazarus Theatre Company at www.lazarustheatre.com

Today Gavin talks to theatre and opera director, activist and Lazarus Associate, Lysanne van Overbeek! After training in the Netherlands, Lysanne moved to London to study Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Whilst at Trinity Laban, she developed a specific interest in classical and physical theatre. She founded Over the Pond Productions in 2018, telling stories from and about Europe in an effort to bring people together. Lysanne first worked with Lazarus in 2016 as an actor in our production of Euripides The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre. She then went on to assistant direct our production of Marlowe’s Edward II and our co-production with Bath Spa University of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure both at the Greenwich Theatre in 2018.   Follow Lysanne on Twitter and Instagram: @LysanneVO Find out more about Lysanne’s work: www.lysannevanoverbeek.co.uk/   During her conversation, Lysanne talks about: Theatre Shutdown, Band-Aid, Postponement, Cancellations, COVID, COVID regulations, Ensemble, 1 or 2 handers, Opera, Chorus, Stage, Distance, Finances, Audience confidence, Insecure, Getting ready, Online theatre, National Theatre, Over the pond productions, Oratorio music, Religious music, Stay creative, Modern composer, Susanna MacRae, Romeo &amp; Juliet, Parameters, Deadlines, Blank paper, Jealousy, Process, Excitement, Stress, Ensemble, Get out, Set, Dressing Rooms, Bacchae, Greek Theatre, Stories from women’s perspectives, Friends, David Bullen, Penthius, Slips, Suit, Speech, Scene, Opening movement, Blue Elephant Theatre, Director, Michael Spenceley, Epic, Classical theatre, Human stories, Verona, Sesame Street, Blue Cheese, Brie, Edward II, Tristan Bates Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Original cast, Company, Rehearsal space, Community hall, Festivals, Conductor, Music, Text, Breath, Read music, Musical Theatre, Repetition, Classical music, Queen of the Night, Live it, ITA, Berliner Ensemble, Cure  Parkinson’s Trust, Concerts, Monologue Night, Opera Night, Parkinson’s Disease, Limitless.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Gavin talks to theatre and opera director, activist and Lazarus Associate, Lysanne van Overbeek! After training in the Netherlands, Lysanne moved to London to study Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Whilst at Trinity Laban, she developed a specific interest in classical and physical theatre. She founded Over the Pond Productions in 2018, telling stories from and about Europe in an effort to bring people together. Lysanne first worked with Lazarus in 2016 as an actor in our production of Euripides The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre. She then went on to assistant direct our production of Marlowe’s Edward II and our co-production with Bath Spa University of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure both at the Greenwich Theatre in 2018. Follow Lysanne on Twitter and Instagram: @LysanneVO Find out more about Lysanne’s work: <a href="http://www.bobbylocke.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lysannevanoverbeek.co.uk/</a> During her conversation, Lysanne talks about: Theatre Shutdown, Band-Aid, Postponement, Cancellations, COVID, COVID regulations, Ensemble, 1 or 2 handers, Opera, Chorus, Stage, Distance, Finances, Audience confidence, Insecure, Getting ready, Online theatre, National Theatre, Over the pond productions, Oratorio music, Religious music, Stay creative, Modern composer, Susanna MacRae, Romeo &amp; Juliet, Parameters, Deadlines, Blank paper, Jealousy, Process, Excitement, Stress, Ensemble, Get out, Set, Dressing Rooms, Bacchae, Greek Theatre, Stories from women’s perspectives, Friends, David Bullen, Penthius, Slips, Suit, Speech, Scene, Opening movement, Blue Elephant Theatre, Director, Michael Spenceley, Epic, Classical theatre, Human stories, Verona, Sesame Street, Blue Cheese, Brie, Edward II, Tristan Bates Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Original cast, Company, Rehearsal space, Community hall, Festivals, Conductor, Music, Text, Breath, Read music, Musical Theatre, Repetition, Classical music, Queen of the Night, Live it, ITA, Berliner Ensemble, Cure  Parkinson’s Trust, Concerts, Monologue Night, Opera Night, Parkinson’s Disease, Limitless. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:08 Spotlight On: Lysanne van Overbeek

Today Ricky and Gavin talked to the wonderfully multi-talented Micha Colombo. Micha is an 'actor, writer, storyteller and voice artist based in the South-West and very happy to say is a Lazarus Associate Artist. Micha’s Lazarus Journey began with a double bill of Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida and Coriolanus under the banner of “Our World at War” which played as part of The Camden Fringe at the Tristan Bates Theatre in 2014. She then went on to be a part of the ill fated 2014 production of Henry V which was cancelled due to my run in on my bike and a sports car door! Micha was also part of our semi staged reading on Polly by John Gay directed by Sara Reimers. It was then 3 years later when Micha returned to the stage with us as Prospero in our 2019 production of The Tempest. As well as being a fantastic performer, ensemble member and company supporter Micha has written and directed stage work, written poetry and has even gone to the dark side and into theatre management!   Stay tuned at the end of the episode for Queen, a poem written and read by Micha.   During her conversation, Micha talks about: Children, Beach, Sharks, Emma Rice, Dream, Reminiscing, Remembering, Appreciation, Success, Process, School plays, University, Calling, Birkbeck, Night classes, Passion, Drama School, Stretch your imagination, Mainstream Education, Becoming a parent, Feminist agenda, Being a parent, Falling in love, Home lives, Family relationships, Domestic, Our Word at War Rep, 2 shows in one night, it’s about the story not about the character, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, William Shakespeare, Messy, Ensemble, Birthday Party, Test, Democratic way of working, Group dynamic, Supportive, The Tempest, Prospero, Pressure, Negative thoughts, Vulnerable, Trust, Being the lead, Friday night drinks, Throwing paper, Projecting, Greenwich Theatre, Tristan Bates theatre, Rehearsals, Using voice, Exhaustion, Huge stage, Gift, Dress, Costume, Audience, Henry V, Fluellen, Union Theatre, Keepy upy, Dora the Explorer, Poetry, Release, Sutton Theatres, Lockdown, Loo roll, Artists, Community space, Cornflake game   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Today Ricky and Gavin talked to the wonderfully multi-talented Micha Colombo. Micha is an 'actor, writer, storyteller and voice artist based in the South-West and very happy to say is a Lazarus Associate Artist. Micha’s Lazarus Journey began with a double bill of Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida and Coriolanus under the banner of “Our World at War” which played as part of The Camden Fringe at the Tristan Bates Theatre in 2014. She then went on to be a part of the ill fated 2014 production of Henry V which was cancelled due to my run in on my bike and a sports car door! Micha was also part of our semi staged reading on Polly by John Gay directed by Sara Reimers. It was then 3 years later when Micha returned to the stage with us as Prospero in our 2019 production of The Tempest. As well as being a fantastic performer, ensemble member and company supporter Micha has written and directed stage work, written poetry and has even gone to the dark side and into theatre management! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for Queen, a poem written and read by Micha. During her conversation, Micha talks about: Children, Beach, Sharks, Emma Rice, Dream, Reminiscing, Remembering, Appreciation, Success, Process, School plays, University, Calling, Birkbeck, Night classes, Passion, Drama School, Stretch your imagination, Mainstream Education, Becoming a parent, Feminist agenda, Being a parent, Falling in love, Home lives, Family relationships, Domestic, Our Word at War Rep, 2 shows in one night, it’s about the story not about the character, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, William Shakespeare, Messy, Ensemble, Birthday Party, Test, Democratic way of working, Group dynamic, Supportive, The Tempest, Prospero, Pressure, Negative thoughts, Vulnerable, Trust, Being the lead, Friday night drinks, Throwing paper, Projecting, Greenwich Theatre, Tristan Bates theatre, Rehearsals, Using voice, Exhaustion, Huge stage, Gift, Dress, Costume, Audience, Henry V, Fluellen, Union Theatre, Keepy upy, Dora the Explorer, Poetry, Release, Sutton Theatres, Lockdown, Loo roll, Artists, Community space, Cornflake game Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:07 Spotlight on: Micha Colombo

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to actor, stage combat specialist, fight director and Lazarus Associate, Alice Emery! Alice trained at the Stella Mann College of Performing Arts and Drama Centre London, the latter inspiring her deep love of Early Modern playwrights. She received further training as an instructor for the Academy of Performance Combat and runs the sword fighting demonstrations at Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibitions. Alice first worked with Lazarus in 2014/15 in Shakespeare’s Henry V at the Union Theatre, then went on to work on our devised production of Euripides The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre, John Ford’s Tis Pity She’s a Whore at the Tristan Bates Theatre, the rehearsed reading of John Gay’s seldom seen sequel to The Beggar’s Opera, Polly the sequel all in 2016 and most recently, played Lady Macbeth in our 2020 production of Macbeth just before the theatre shutdown.   Follow Alice on Twitter and Instagram: @reggieseeley Find out more about Alice’s work: www.Spotlight.com//0611-0199-9390   During her conversation, Alice talks about: Shakespeare's globe, stage combat, weapons, steel swords, Phillip Stafford, Scotland steel, Fight direction, Creativity, Lockdown, Macbeth, Twins, Babies, Motherhood, Working Mum, Fight Crew, Zoom, Shakespeare, Natalie Winter, Weekly read, Troilus and Cressida, Lady Macbeth, Living room camp, daddy day care, Day with babies night on stage, Equity, Spotlight, RJ Seeley, Drama Centre, Reggie, Names, Stage names, Acting, Actor / Actress, Ballerina, Dancer, Musicals, Drama, Actor training, RADA summer course, BBC, Stella Mann, Concise, Shakespeare's text, Truth, Actors process, What your character says about others, Shakespeare's meter, Iambic Pentameter, Verse, Prose, Marlowe, Middleton, Golden Age of theatre, Writers, Shared experience, audience, relationships, community, special, Unique, catharsis, safe, Game of Thrones, Favourite play, fluid, Evolve, Ken Branagh, Laurence Olivier, Henry V, Gower, Drama games, Play, All-female, Drama school, Character, Text, False start, 2014, 2015, Fluellen, Baby, Physical, Micha Colombo, Ian Holm, Arch 468, Comedy, Welsh Accent, O' for a muse of fire, 2016, The Bacchae, Tis Pity, Polly, John Gay, John Ford, Euripides, Tamburlaine, Christopher Marlowe, writhe, grunt, turn into a beast, comradery, commute, courageous, A Chorus Line, Greek drama, ensemble, dance, pulsing, Drama, heart beat, monologue, soundscape, human percussion, singular goal, visceral, discovering, Jack Studio Theatre, Tristan Bates, Blue Elephant Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Rehearsed reading, Sara Reimers, Ambitious, Husband, Character, artistic vision, artists, Peter Pan, JM Barrie, Fight, pirates, language of fight   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to actor, stage combat specialist, fight director and Lazarus Associate, Alice Emery! Alice trained at the Stella Mann College of Performing Arts and Drama Centre London, the latter inspiring her deep love of Early Modern playwrights. She received further training as an instructor for the Academy of Performance Combat and runs the sword fighting demonstrations at Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibitions. Alice first worked with Lazarus in 2014/15 in Shakespeare’s Henry V at the Union Theatre, then went on to work on our devised production of Euripides The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre, John Ford’s Tis Pity She’s a Whore at the Tristan Bates Theatre, the rehearsed reading of John Gay’s seldom seen sequel to The Beggar’s Opera, Polly the sequel all in 2016 and most recently, played Lady Macbeth in our 2020 production of Macbeth just before the theatre shutdown. Follow Alice on Twitter and Instagram: @reggieseeley Find out more about Alice’s work: <a href="http://www.bobbylocke.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Spotlight.com//0611-0199-9390</a> During her conversation, Alice talks about: Shakespeare's globe, stage combat, weapons, steel swords, Phillip Stafford, Scotland steel, Fight direction, Creativity, Lockdown, Macbeth, Twins, Babies, Motherhood, Working Mum, Fight Crew, Zoom, Shakespeare, Natalie Winter, Weekly read, Troilus and Cressida, Lady Macbeth, Living room camp, daddy day care, Day with babies night on stage, Equity, Spotlight, RJ Seeley, Drama Centre, Reggie, Names, Stage names, Acting, Actor / Actress, Ballerina, Dancer, Musicals, Drama, Actor training, RADA summer course, BBC, Stella Mann, Concise, Shakespeare's text, Truth, Actors process, What your character says about others, Shakespeare's meter, Iambic Pentameter, Verse, Prose, Marlowe, Middleton, Golden Age of theatre, Writers, Shared experience, audience, relationships, community, special, Unique, catharsis, safe, Game of Thrones, Favourite play, fluid, Evolve, Ken Branagh, Laurence Olivier, Henry V, Gower, Drama games, Play, All-female, Drama school, Character, Text, False start, 2014, 2015, Fluellen, Baby, Physical, Micha Colombo, Ian Holm, Arch 468, Comedy, Welsh Accent, O' for a muse of fire, 2016, The Bacchae, Tis Pity, Polly, John Gay, John Ford, Euripides, Tamburlaine, Christopher Marlowe, writhe, grunt, turn into a beast, comradery, commute, courageous, A Chorus Line, Greek drama, ensemble, dance, pulsing, Drama, heart beat, monologue, soundscape, human percussion, singular goal, visceral, discovering, Jack Studio Theatre, Tristan Bates, Blue Elephant Theatre, Greenwich Theatre, Rehearsed reading, Sara Reimers, Ambitious, Husband, Character, artistic vision, artists, Peter Pan, JM Barrie, Fight, pirates, language of fight Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:06 Spotlight on: Alice Emery

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lighting Designer and very long-time collaborator Stuart Glover. Stuart is a freelance Lighting Designer based in London, working across the UK and further abroad. Stuart’s work ranges across all forms of lighting design, through theatre, dance, immersive productions, film and artistic light installations.   Stuart began his Lazarus collaboration with our production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice which played at The Jack Studio Theatre in 2013. Continuing on the Shakespeare theme Stuart then lit Richard III, directed by Gavin Harrington-Odedra at The Blue Elephant Theatre, Our World at War rep of Troilus and Cressida and Coriolanus at The Tristan Bates Theatre in 2014. Stuart was on a roll and returned in 2015 for Revenger’s Tragedy again directed by Gavin, and again playing at The Jack Studio Theatre and Henry V directed by myself at The Union Theatre. In 2016 Stuart was back this time for something quite a bit different… Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle which played at The Jack Studio Theatre, The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre and The Beggar’s Opera back at the Jack! In 2017 Stuart relit Chalk Circle for its transfer to Greenwich Theatre and returned to the Jack for the 5th time for Taming of the Shrew directed by Sara Reimers. In 2018 Stuart joined us as we moved into Greenwich Theatre for our first year as resident company for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and in 2019 lit our Tempest, both of course by Shakespeare. In 2020 Stuart was in rehearsal for our production of Hedda Gabler when the pandemic arrived and people were advised not to attend theatres prior to a national shutdown.   Follow Stuart on Twitter and Instagram: @glove_s Find out more about Stuart’s work: www.stuartgloverlighting.com   During his conversation, Stuart talks about: Hedda Gabler, Lighting design, Lockdown, Theatre shutdown, Great lighting design, Merchant of Venice, Jack Studio Theatre, Pond pump, National Theatre, Images, Film noir, Blue Elephant Theatre, Richard III, Tristan Bates Theatre, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, Work in progress, Revenger’s Tragedy, Henry V, Union Theatre, All female, Fluorescents, Steel deck, Shared lighting, Bacchae, Beggar’s Opera, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Brecht, Honesty, Collaboration, The Tempest, Puppets, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Suspend disbelief, Festoons, Sonja Zobel.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to Lighting Designer and very long-time collaborator Stuart Glover. Stuart is a freelance Lighting Designer based in London, working across the UK and further abroad. Stuart’s work ranges across all forms of lighting design, through theatre, dance, immersive productions, film and artistic light installations. Stuart began his Lazarus collaboration with our production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice which played at The Jack Studio Theatre in 2013. Continuing on the Shakespeare theme Stuart then lit Richard III, directed by Gavin Harrington-Odedra at The Blue Elephant Theatre, Our World at War rep of Troilus and Cressida and Coriolanus at The Tristan Bates Theatre in 2014. Stuart was on a roll and returned in 2015 for Revenger’s Tragedy again directed by Gavin, and again playing at The Jack Studio Theatre and Henry V directed by myself at The Union Theatre. In 2016 Stuart was back this time for something quite a bit different… Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle which played at The Jack Studio Theatre, The Bacchae at The Blue Elephant Theatre and The Beggar’s Opera back at the Jack! In 2017 Stuart relit Chalk Circle for its transfer to Greenwich Theatre and returned to the Jack for the 5th time for Taming of the Shrew directed by Sara Reimers. In 2018 Stuart joined us as we moved into Greenwich Theatre for our first year as resident company for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and in 2019 lit our Tempest, both of course by Shakespeare. In 2020 Stuart was in rehearsal for our production of Hedda Gabler when the pandemic arrived and people were advised not to attend theatres prior to a national shutdown. Follow Stuart on Twitter and Instagram: @glove_s Find out more about Stuart’s work: <a href="http://www.bobbylocke.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stuartgloverlighting.com</a> During his conversation, Stuart talks about: Hedda Gabler, Lighting design, Lockdown, Theatre shutdown, Great lighting design, Merchant of Venice, Jack Studio Theatre, Pond pump, National Theatre, Images, Film noir, Blue Elephant Theatre, Richard III, Tristan Bates Theatre, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, Work in progress, Revenger’s Tragedy, Henry V, Union Theatre, All female, Fluorescents, Steel deck, Shared lighting, Bacchae, Beggar’s Opera, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Brecht, Honesty, Collaboration, The Tempest, Puppets, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Suspend disbelief, Festoons, Sonja Zobel. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:05 Spotlight on: Stuart Glover

Bobby Locke

This week Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate Bobby Locke. Bobby Locke is a composer and music supervisor, who has worked on projects in theatre, film, dance, and animation. Bobby’s Lazarus journey began in 2016 when he joined the company to compose a brand new score of Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle in collaboration with Neil McKeown which played at the Jack Studio Theatre. He then went on to revive his duties when that production transferred the following year to The Greenwich Theatre. Also in 2016 Bobby composed a new score and songs for our production of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera with Chris Drohan, 2018 Bobby composed music and songs for A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in 2019 followed up his Shakespeare exploration on the Tempest working with sound designer Sam Glossop. As we went into lockdown 1 we were collaborating on a new score with new songs for our now postponed production of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan! Follow Bobby on Twitter and Instagram: @composerbobby Find out more about Bobby’s work: www.bobbylocke.co.uk  During his conversation, Bobby talks about: Lockdown, Liverpool, Music, Adapting, Piano, Routine, Public Pianos, Hand Sanitizer, Train Stations, St. Pancras Station, Commuters, Titanic Theme, Cheer, I will survive, Proposal, High School, Composing, Peter Pan Sequel, Fourth Monkey, Much Ado About Nothing, Directing, Contracts, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Henry V, Conversation, Sound Demo, Themes, Call &amp; Response, Feeling Exposed, Teaching Casts, Actors, Beggars Opera, John Gay, Musical, Stephen Sondheim, Someone in a Tree, Pacific Overtures, Philip Glass, Minimal Music, Hans Zimmer, Portfolio, Theatre, Frank McGuinness, Professional Production, Creatives, Repertory, Neil McKeown, Love Song, Framing, Rhyming, Jack Studio Theatre, Kate Bannister, Lucy, Polly, MacHeath, Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare, Glockenspiel, Overture, Opera, Rachel Dingle, School Groups, Reaction, The Tempest, Sam Glossop, Chris Drohan, Storm, Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

This week Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to Lazarus Associate Bobby Locke. Bobby Locke is a composer and music supervisor, who has worked on projects in theatre, film, dance, and animation. Bobby’s Lazarus journey began in 2016 when he joined the company to compose a brand new score of Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle in collaboration with Neil McKeown which played at the Jack Studio Theatre. He then went on to revive his duties when that production transferred the following year to The Greenwich Theatre. Also in 2016 Bobby composed a new score and songs for our production of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera with Chris Drohan, 2018 Bobby composed music and songs for A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in 2019 followed up his Shakespeare exploration on the Tempest working with sound designer Sam Glossop. As we went into lockdown 1 we were collaborating on a new score with new songs for our now postponed production of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan! Follow Bobby on Twitter and Instagram: @composerbobby Find out more about Bobby’s work: <a href="http://www.bobbylocke.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bobbylocke.co.uk</a> During his conversation, Bobby talks about: Lockdown, Liverpool, Music, Adapting, Piano, Routine, Public Pianos, Hand Sanitizer, Train Stations, St. Pancras Station, Commuters, Titanic Theme, Cheer, I will survive, Proposal, High School, Composing, Peter Pan Sequel, Fourth Monkey, Much Ado About Nothing, Directing, Contracts, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Henry V, Conversation, Sound Demo, Themes, Call &amp; Response, Feeling Exposed, Teaching Casts, Actors, Beggars Opera, John Gay, Musical, Stephen Sondheim, Someone in a Tree, Pacific Overtures, Philip Glass, Minimal Music, Hans Zimmer, Portfolio, Theatre, Frank McGuinness, Professional Production, Creatives, Repertory, Neil McKeown, Love Song, Framing, Rhyming, Jack Studio Theatre, Kate Bannister, Lucy, Polly, MacHeath, Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare, Glockenspiel, Overture, Opera, Rachel Dingle, School Groups, Reaction, The Tempest, Sam Glossop, Chris Drohan, Storm, Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:04 Spotlight On: Bobby Locke

Paula James

This week Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to actor, musician, writer, self proclaimed nerd and Lazarus Alumn Paula James! Paula trained at Drama Studio London and has appeared on stage and screen, in London, around the UK and internationally, had multiple plays performed in theatres around London and written and released an EP. Paula began her Lazarus voyage over 10 years ago in our 2010 production of Hecuba at the New Diorama Theatre, then went on to play queens, duchesses and sisters of Kings from Greece, Italy and Judea in Electra, The Revengers Tragedy, with last week’s Guest, Jamie O’Neill, and in the first professional production of the first play written by a woman, The Tragedy of Mariam. Follow Paula on Twitter: @paula_james Find out more about what Paula is doing: www.paulajames.co.uk Listen to her EP, Shelter: Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shelter-Paula-James/dp/B07KXNQZ2C  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shelter-single/1439528744   During her conversation, Paula talks about: Recording Session, Classical Guitar, Music, iTunes, Amazon, Plays, Short Plays, Bed Air, KDC Theatre, Gender, GCSE, A level, Performing Arts, School, Italy, Norway, Peter Woodings, Music Teacher, Inspirational teacher, Collaboration, Amazing, Dance, Female playwrights, Jonny Kemp, DSL, Drama Studio London, Rehearsal process, Chorus , Hecuba, Electra, Euripides, Orestes, rep, The Space Arts Centre, Clytemnestra, Slow motion, Red Earth, Audience, Stage, Camden fringe, Tristan Bates, Cast, All Female, Mariam, Carey, New Musical, Guildford Shakespeare Company, Covid, Pandemic, Outdoor Theatre, Songs, Music, Online, cd, Cast Recording, New Vic, Ensemble, George Floyd, School plays, Drama school, Learn your lines, Connection, Thought process, Text, New writing   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

This week Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to actor, musician, writer, self proclaimed nerd and Lazarus Alumn Paula James! Paula trained at Drama Studio London and has appeared on stage and screen, in London, around the UK and internationally, had multiple plays performed in theatres around London and written and released an EP. Paula began her Lazarus voyage over 10 years ago in our 2010 production of Hecuba at the New Diorama Theatre, then went on to play queens, duchesses and sisters of Kings from Greece, Italy and Judea in Electra, The Revengers Tragedy, with last week’s Guest, Jamie O’Neill, and in the first professional production of the first play written by a woman, The Tragedy of Mariam. Follow Paula on Twitter: @paula_james Find out more about what Paula is doing: <a href="http://www.paulajames.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paulajames.co.uk</a> Listen to her EP, Shelter: Amazon Music: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shelter-Paula-James/dp/B07KXNQZ2C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shelter-Paula-James/dp/B07KXNQZ2C</a> Apple Music: <a href="https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shelter-single/1439528744" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shelter-single/1439528744</a> During her conversation, Paula talks about: Recording Session, Classical Guitar, Music, iTunes, Amazon, Plays, Short Plays, Bed Air, KDC Theatre, Gender, GCSE, A level, Performing Arts, School, Italy, Norway, Peter Woodings, Music Teacher, Inspirational teacher, Collaboration, Amazing, Dance, Female playwrights, Jonny Kemp, DSL, Drama Studio London, Rehearsal process, Chorus , Hecuba, Electra, Euripides, Orestes, rep, The Space Arts Centre, Clytemnestra, Slow motion, Red Earth, Audience, Stage, Camden fringe, Tristan Bates, Cast, All Female, Mariam, Carey, New Musical, Guildford Shakespeare Company, Covid, Pandemic, Outdoor Theatre, Songs, Music, Online, cd, Cast Recording, New Vic, Ensemble, George Floyd, School plays, Drama school, Learn your lines, Connection, Thought process, Text, New writing Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:03 Spotlight on: Paula James

Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to actor &amp; Lazarus Associate, Jamie O'Neill. Jamie trained at The Poor School &amp; has appeared on stage &amp; screen, most recently in new episode of Doctors! Jamie began his Lazarus journey in Revenger’s Tragedy in 2015 at the Jack Studio Theatre, he then went on to play Mortimer in Edward II, twice, firstly at The Tristan Bates Theatre &amp; then at Greenwich Theatre in 2017 / 2018. In 2019 played the role of Herod in our new production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome &amp; most recently took on the title role in Macbeth which played in March 2020, shortly before the pandemic &amp; lockdown one!   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters  or send any amount to www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

Ricky &amp; Gavin talk to actor &amp; Lazarus Associate, Jamie O'Neill. Jamie trained at The Poor School &amp; has appeared on stage &amp; screen, most recently in new episode of Doctors! Jamie began his Lazarus journey in Revenger’s Tragedy in 2015 at the Jack Studio Theatre, he then went on to play Mortimer in Edward II, twice, firstly at The Tristan Bates Theatre &amp; then at Greenwich Theatre in 2017 / 2018. In 2019 played the role of Herod in our new production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome &amp; most recently took on the title role in Macbeth which played in March 2020, shortly before the pandemic &amp; lockdown one! Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com/lazarus-supporters</a> or send any amount to <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:02 Spotlight on: Jamie O‘Neill

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to designer and Lazarus Associate Artist, Sorcha Corcoran. Sorcha has worked nationally, and internationally as set, costume and events designer; her skills and experience cover many different areas including opera, fringe theatre, musicals, installations and live events. Her first project with Lazarus was as assistant to Richard Evans on The Merchant of Venice in 2013, which played at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, since then Sorcha has gone on to design set, costume or both on 7 productions including Caucasian Chalk Circle and our most recent production of Macbeth. Sorcha trained at Rose Bruford College.  Sorcha is passionate about finding the individuality, originality, and character of each new project. She aims to work collaboratively and thus inspire the most evocative design in the context of the piece. Find out more at www.sorchacorcoran.com During her conversation, Sorcha talks about: Adam Cunis, Jack Studio Theatre, Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare, Richard Evans, Stuart Glover, Design, Lighting design, Flints, Brecht, Stage, Greenwich Theatre, Fringe, Bunting, Blue Elephant Theatre, Tristan Bates, Camden Fringe, Edward II, Tech, Lewis Davidson, Beggars Opera, Macbeth, Peter Pan, JM Barrie.   Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at www.lazarustheatre.com Support this podcast or the work we do at www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre 

This week Ricky and Gavin talk to designer and Lazarus Associate Artist, Sorcha Corcoran. Sorcha has worked nationally, and internationally as set, costume and events designer; her skills and experience cover many different areas including opera, fringe theatre, musicals, installations and live events. Her first project with Lazarus was as assistant to Richard Evans on The Merchant of Venice in 2013, which played at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, since then Sorcha has gone on to design set, costume or both on 7 productions including Caucasian Chalk Circle and our most recent production of Macbeth. Sorcha trained at Rose Bruford College.  Sorcha is passionate about finding the individuality, originality, and character of each new project. She aims to work collaboratively and thus inspire the most evocative design in the context of the piece. Find out more at <a href="http://www.sorchacorcoran.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sorchacorcoran.com</a> During her conversation, Sorcha talks about: Adam Cunis, Jack Studio Theatre, Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare, Richard Evans, Stuart Glover, Design, Lighting design, Flints, Brecht, Stage, Greenwich Theatre, Fringe, Bunting, Blue Elephant Theatre, Tristan Bates, Camden Fringe, Edward II, Tech, Lewis Davidson, Beggars Opera, Macbeth, Peter Pan, JM Barrie. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a> Support this podcast or the work we do at <a href="http://www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.me/lazarustheatre</a>

S01:01 Spotlight on: Sorcha Corcoran

Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director of Lazarus Theatre Company, and Gavin Harrington-Odedra, Producer of Lazarus Theatre Company, turn the 'Spotlight On' to reveal the people behind the scenes, those who make Lazarus work, the creatives, the artists, the process, the creation. Each week we have a conversation with a collaborator that we have worked with over the 13 year history of Lazarus Theatre Company. Find out more about Lazarus Theatre Company at <a href="http://www.lazarustheatre.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lazarustheatre.com</a>

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