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Will Drew gives us a taste of what he's been developing as part of Starting Blocks. Intrigued? Then we'll see you on 29 March at the Starting Blocks showcase. Public Radio is an experiment of sorts. I can’t say very much about it. Is this because I haven’t finished making it? Possibly. That would be a convenient excuse, wouldn’t it? … Read more
We check back in with Cassie and Reena from Cape Theatre and Rebecca Biscuit to see how the development of their shows are progressing. You can catch these works-in-progress, along with four others, on 29 March as part of the Starting Blocks showcase. Reena and Cassie from Cape Theatre catch us up to speed with We choose to go to the moon, which … Read more
We spoke to multi-millionaire Michael Green about his successful career in internet marketing. My name is Michael Green and I’m a multi-millionaire (alongside being the former alter-ego of Grant Shapps MP chairman of the Conservative Party…but I’d ask you to ignore that here)! The first question I get asked when people hear about my extensive wealth is ‘Michael, Michael, how did you make … Read more
On the Run and Owl Young spoke to us about how they’ve been getting on in the rehearsal rooms, ahead of the Starting Blocks showcase on 29 March. David and Hannah from On the Run have been working on their project Kate. “A coming of age story about young love, punk music and trying to help someone get better” Here’s how their week … Read more
Cape Theatre and Caretaker Ministry spoke to us about how they’ve been getting on in the rehearsal rooms, ahead of the Starting Blocks showcase on 29 March. Cape Theatre will be presenting We choose to go to the moon as part of the Starting Blocks showcase on 29 March. Their show is described as “Two performers strive for perfection. How do … Read more
Don Quijote. Fox Symphony. UK: RIP. And much more. A good year reviewed. 2014: how was it for you? It’s been a year of transformation for CPT: a great leap forward, even. And we’ve had too many theatrical adventures to mention. If you joined us on them – well, thank you. We’ve loved having you here! (It really wouldn’t be … Read more
Joe and Lawrence on their week of development in our basement Another week beavering away in CPT’s Basement. This project always feels at home here, having started its life as part of Starting Blocks back in February. So much has changed in the work since then. We have been out on patrols all over London, we have met others from … Read more
Fuel call for volunteers Phenomenal People is a project which was conceived by Fuel to shine a light on women whose stories are not widely known. It’s a fun, participatory and special live and digital event, created in collaboration with a team of fantastic artists, that celebrates stories of inspiring women from all walks of life. Find out more about the project here: … Read more
A chat with Sh!t Theatre This is the day before our show Women’s Hour opens at Calm Down, Dear festival of feminsim. Today we have to figure out how to gaffa tape roller blades onto our feet, decide whether or not Emma Watson needs a mention, and actually learn our lines. We’re nervous about headlining a festival about women – … Read more
We chat to Rachael Clerke ahead of her work-in-progress show How to… Braveheart, as part of UK:RIP What is the show about? The show is about Scotland. And about me. It’s about my relationship with the place where I grew up, and my rejection of the word ‘Scottish’. It’s about trying to find ways to accept that word, and to … Read more
