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Writer Maryhee Yoon talks about her show ‘Tokyo Rose’, to play at the Southwark Playhouse

An important time for highlighting the stories of the often underrepresented, as the industry emerges post pandemic, we’re witnessing more of these take to our stages. Debuting at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe to sold out audiences, Tokyo Rose tells the real-life story of American radio broadcaster Iva Ikuko Toguri D’Aquino, the show’s title, the nickname given to female broadcasters believed to have been spreading propaganda to the Allied Forces during WWII – of which Iva was wrongly accused. Two years after the show’s initial run, Tokyo Rose returns, starting off at the MAST Mayflower Studios before going on tour. Co-written by Maryhee Yoon and Cara Baldwin, the pair have re-worked the show into a two act, full length format. Ahead of tour, co-writer Maryhee tells us more about what inspired the team to explore the narrative further, how she’s worked with Cara to realise the show and what she’s taken away from the process.

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8th August 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Writer & Performer Jahmar Ngozi Talks about his latest show ‘Broken English’ Showing at Tristan Bates Theatre!

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Broken English is spoken within many cultures – a bridge between the English language and a particular culture’s native tongue. Used as a means of communication amongst other groups that do not have a language in common, Broken or Pidgin English is a powerful tool that brings communities together. Writer and Performer Jahmar Ngozi explores the history and culture of this particular form of language in his upcoming show Broken English. Ahead of the show, Jahmar tells us more about why he wanted to explore the topic, performing at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe and what he’s learned from creating the show.

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18th December 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Writer and Performer Remy Beasley talks about her show ‘Do Our Best’ showing as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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For many of us, Girl Guides provided a sense of community amongst women. A charitable group providing opportunities to develop life skills and meeting friends from various walks of life, the influential group has helped to instil a sense of pride and worth to many. Continuing on from the topic of a sense of unity amongst women, the bonds between grandmothers, mothers and daughters are perhaps our introduction to future networks formed. An unconditional bond, these shape our interactions throughout life. Exploring these connections in her play Do Our Best, Remy Beasley tells us more about her personal reasons for creating the play, her creative process and how the whole experience has been cathartic for her to explore.

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24th August 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Director Mingyu Lin talks about Chris Ruffle and The Rimbaud Verlaine Foundation’s production of ‘Before the Wall’ showing as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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Taking place in China between 1856 and 1860, The Second Opium War would witness the defeat of the Qing Dynasty by both the United Kingdom and French Empire. This would result in ‘commercial privileges and legal and territorial concessions in China. The conflicts marked the start of the era of unequal treaties and other inroads on Qing sovereignty that helped weaken and ultimately topple the dynasty in favour of republican China in the early 20th century’. Using this historical event to explore ‘misunderstanding and prejudice between China and the West’, playwright Chris Ruffle presents Before the Wall, which will be taking part in this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Directed by Mingyu Lin and produced by the Rimbaud Verlaine Foundation, we find out more about what to expect from the show!

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2nd August 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Director Roberta Zuric talks about Incognito’s show ‘The Burning’ showing as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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What do you immediately think of, when you think of the term ‘witch’? Archaic? Witch hunts? Trials? Potions? The list is endless, however evokes a certain feeling of fear and destruction. Defined as ‘A woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones, popularly depicted as wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a broomstick’ (Oxford Dictionary) this very labelling of women throughout history within societies has accumulated an atmosphere of fearing those who perhaps do not conform to the gender roles established by patriarchal communities, and has witnessed the creation of damaging divides. Addressing this troublesome societal issue throughout the ages, theatre company Incognito present The Burning – an exploration of gender non conformity within the patriarchal construct. Ahead of their performances at the Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, Director Roberta Zuric tells us more about the show. 

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2nd August 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Performer and Theatre Maker Pete Lannon talks about his show ‘Like Animals’ showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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It was recently reported that ‘centuries of domestication have radically reshaped dog’s eyebrow anatomy, making their faces easily readable to people (National Geographic)’. Honeyguide birds in Mozambique have been found to understand humans, guiding hunters looking for bees’ nests only after they’ve heard a certain trolling sound from them. There’s a long way to go in terms of fully understanding the communication signals/patterns of numerous species, but what’s exciting is that we’re beginning to witness how, if discovered, humans and animals can love side by side and work together without miscommunication or danger. Performer and Theatre Maker Pete Lannon explores ideas of human/animal love and communication in SUPERFAN’s production of Like Animals. Showing as part of this year’s Edinburg Festival Fringe at Summerhall throughout August, read on to find out more about the show.

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2nd August 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Theatre Makers Kezia Cole and Richard Hay talk about their show ‘Fulfilment’ showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

D03DB978-6D21-4C41-A42D-050EC5BD3909E–commerce purchasing has significantly disrupted our shopping habits, many of the high-street giants turning to the web to reach audiences they perhaps wouldn’t be able to due to location. The rise is a sign of our times, and shows no signs of slowing down. Amazon, perhaps the world’s most famous and wealthiest e-commerce site has rivalled its competitors due to the variety in products it offers, it’s easy to use site and its infamous ‘prime’ delivery option, whereby customers can receive their goods the following day. But what goes into this seamless monetary exchange? How can, compared to any other retail business, can Amazon provide this service? Kezia Cole and Richard Hay’s Fulfilment delves into the real experiences of those who work behind the scenes in Amazon Fulfilment Centres, giving a voice to the hard workers behind the multi-billion dollar business who present a harsh reality. Fulfilment shows throughout August at Undrbelly Cowgate as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Festival. Read on to find out more about the show!

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1st August 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Directors and Circus Performers Nikki Rummer and Jean-Daniel Broussé talk about their debut show ‘Knot’ showing at Edinburgh Festival 2019!

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Making choices for ourselves can very often impact on the lives of those around us, even if we don’t necessarily think it. Often times we’re faced with not only thinking of what’s best for us in the short term, but what would also be of great benefit in the longer term. We try our best to make decisions that make everyone happy, but does that fulfil our own happiness? Probably not as we’re always having to compromise, however if you operate by the principle of honesty, your happiness becomes the focal point. Exploring honesty and expectations, Directors and Circus Performers Nikki Rummer and Jean-Daniel Broussé discuss their show ‘Knot’, playing throughout August at the Assembly Roxy as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

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31st July 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Writer Sadie Clark talks about her show ‘Algorithms’ showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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From the updating of a status, to the purchasing of products to the sending of an email, these actions are all made possible by numerous algorithms programmed to make our online experiences as seamless as possible. Algorithms silently navigate the day, manipulating the feeds we see on social media platforms to lining up prospective matches on dating apps. Daily life now tends to include the online world, a phenomenon we’ve witnessed grow at speed within the past decade and shows no signs of stopping. Exploring our online era further, playwright Sadie Clark presents ‘Algorithms’ showing at the Pleasance Courtyard at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ahead of the month long run, Sadie talks more about the show.

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28th July 2019by Theatrefullstop
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Writer and Performer Tom Hartwell talks about his hit show ‘Before 30’ showing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019!

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There are always expectations we feel we’ve got to live up to, we often being our toughest critics. These expectations most likely reaching their height on the lead up to milestone birthdays; a culmination of societal and subconscious expectations generating a tick list of achievements that should have been reached by said age. However, we’re human, often taught to plan ahead but as we all well and truly know, life can quite often lead us on to the unexpected. Tom Hartwell’s ‘Before 30’ explores this; a one man show looking at approaching the milestone of 30, and how mental health affects us all, no matter our age. Having already performed at TheatreN16 and Waterloo East Theatre, Tom will perform at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Underbelly Cowgate. Read on to find out more about Tom’s inspirations and creative process.

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25th July 2019by Theatrefullstop
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