60 acast.com PlayCrush https://shows.acast.com/playcrush en The Old Vic and Sherman Theatre Plays,Theatre,Arts,Playwriting,George Mackay,Sheila Atim,Nick Payne,Matthew Warchus,Jade Anouka,Ella Hickson,The Old Vic,Sherman Theatre,Acting,Directing The Old Vic and Sherman Theatre Join Joe Murphy, Sherman’s Artistic Director and previous Old Vic Baylis Director, as he welcomes a new guest fortnightly to talk about their career in theatre, their highs and lows along the way – and to ask them the ultimate question: what's your favourite play?

 

PlayCrush is created in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and is is supported by Royal Bank of Canada in association with the TS Eliot Estate.


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]]> Join Joe Murphy, Sherman’s Artistic Director and previous Old Vic Baylis Director, as he welcomes a new guest fortnightly to talk about their career in theatre, their highs and lows along the way – and to ask them the ultimate question: what's your favourite play?

 

PlayCrush is created in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and is is supported by Royal Bank of Canada in association with the TS Eliot Estate.


Neither The Old Vic or Sherman Theatre would be here during this uncertain time without their supporters. If you would like to give a donation to either The Old Vic or The Sherman Theatre we would be extraordinarily grateful.

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]]> true The Old Vic and Sherman Theatre info+5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c@mg-eu.acast.com 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c playcrush episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c/1617271829366-209042745d8056443474d8df1d0328b5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/playcrush PlayCrush <![CDATA[Stephen Tompkinson, 'Art']]> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:00:11 GMT 59:14 60dd9985f37f160012975774 false https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/stephen-tompkinson-art 60dd9985f37f160012975774 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c stephen-tompkinson-art full 3 6 Stephen Tompkinson joins host Joe Murphy to chat lockdown hair styles, humble beginnings in school plays and his PlayCrush choice: 'Art', written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

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]]> Stephen Tompkinson joins host Joe Murphy to chat lockdown hair styles, humble beginnings in school plays and his PlayCrush choice: 'Art', written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

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]]> <![CDATA[Emma Rice, A Midsummer Night's Dream]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:00:16 GMT 1:04:40 60b9de1c8fa21000122604c6 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/emma-rice-a-midsummer-nights-dream 60b9de1c8fa21000122604c6 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c emma-rice-a-midsummer-nights-dream full 3 5 Emma Rice talks to Joe Murphy this week about her fascinating creative process, the upcoming Old Vic and Wise Children production of Bagdad Cafe this summer, and a conditional love for her PlayCrush, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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]]> Emma Rice talks to Joe Murphy this week about her fascinating creative process, the upcoming Old Vic and Wise Children production of Bagdad Cafe this summer, and a conditional love for her PlayCrush, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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]]> Tinuke Craig, random Tinuke Craig, random Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:19 GMT 59:07 60a503676e68f900193a03be true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/tinuke-craig-random 60a503676e68f900193a03be 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c tinuke-craig-random full 3 4 Tinuke Craig, recently announced as our next Baylis Director, talks to Joe about the prospect of directing for The Old Vic stage, an inspiring visit to Starlight Express on her 6th birthday, and her chosen PlayCrush: random by debbie tucker green.

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]]> Tinuke Craig, recently announced as our next Baylis Director, talks to Joe about the prospect of directing for The Old Vic stage, an inspiring visit to Starlight Express on her 6th birthday, and her chosen PlayCrush: random by debbie tucker green.

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]]> Steffan Rhodri, The Norman Conquests Steffan Rhodri, The Norman Conquests Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 1:01:26 60952f4929a4694bfa4c80b5 false https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/steffan-rhodri-the-norman-conquests 60952f4929a4694bfa4c80b5 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c steffan-rhodri-the-norman-conquests full 3 3 Steffan Rhodri (Woyzeck, The Old Vic; Gavin and Stacey) to talk about the beauty of Welsh weather, career successes later in life, and how a last minute performance in The Norman Conquests by Alan Ayckbourn turned it into his PlayCrush. 

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]]> Steffan Rhodri (Woyzeck, The Old Vic; Gavin and Stacey) to talk about the beauty of Welsh weather, career successes later in life, and how a last minute performance in The Norman Conquests by Alan Ayckbourn turned it into his PlayCrush. 

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]]> Bronagh Gallagher, August: Osage County Bronagh Gallagher, August: Osage County Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:30:00 GMT 1:15:18 60796068c5fcab5cc91b06f0 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/bronagh-gallagher-august-osage-county 60796068c5fcab5cc91b06f0 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c bronagh-gallagher-august-osage-county full 3 2 August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, is such an important play. 

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]]> August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, is such an important play. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Golda Rosheuvel, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT 1:01:47 6064a484e635c039fdbb9495 false https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/golda-rosheuvel-ma-raineys-black-bottom 6064a484e635c039fdbb9495 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c golda-rosheuvel-ma-raineys-black-bottom full 3 1 Welcome back to another series of PlayCrush. This week, Joe welcomes actor Golda Rosheuvel. 


Golda talks to Joe about her role as Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s recent hit series Bridgerton, and the impact of the character, as well as the characters in her chosen PlayCrush, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson, on the progression of black stories on stage and screen. 

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]]> Welcome back to another series of PlayCrush. This week, Joe welcomes actor Golda Rosheuvel. 


Golda talks to Joe about her role as Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s recent hit series Bridgerton, and the impact of the character, as well as the characters in her chosen PlayCrush, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson, on the progression of black stories on stage and screen. 

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]]> Arinzé Kene, The Crucible Arinzé Kene, The Crucible Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:25:14 GMT 1:04:14 5f96c4f10a79d550d5d50f83 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/arinze-kene-the-crucible 5f96c4f10a79d550d5d50f83 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c arinze-kene-the-crucible full 2 6 In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and Playwright Arinzé Kene. 


Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most – The Crucible by Arthur Miller – also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list. 

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]]> In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and Playwright Arinzé Kene. 


Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most – The Crucible by Arthur Miller – also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list. 

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]]> Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:31 GMT 1:01:39 5f7f32371e7ac530a903c3cd true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/isobel-waller-bridge-woyzeck 5f7f32371e7ac530a903c3cd 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c isobel-waller-bridge-woyzeck full 2 5 Woyzeck.

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]]> Woyzeck.

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]]> Owen Teale, Macbeth Owen Teale, Macbeth Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:34:07 GMT 1:02:19 5f71d817c1775c7e511264c3 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/owen-teale-macbeth 5f71d817c1775c7e511264c3 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c owen-teale-macbeth full 2 4 Macbeth is his Playcrush.

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]]> Macbeth is his Playcrush.

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]]> Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:14:37 GMT 56:48 5f5f426bb6f19655190a38ea true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/ella-hickson-revolt-she-said-revolt-again 5f5f426bb6f19655190a38ea 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c ella-hickson-revolt-she-said-revolt-again full 2 3 This week, Joe Murphy is joined by Playwright Ella Hickson.


Ella tells Joe why her PlayCrush is the experimental and provocative Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch.


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]]> This week, Joe Murphy is joined by Playwright Ella Hickson.


Ella tells Joe why her PlayCrush is the experimental and provocative Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch.


Contains strong language and adult content.

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]]> <![CDATA[Hammed Animashaun, A Midsummer Night's Dream]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:59 GMT 1:01:03 5f467f963fc5af1831ef7ccc true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/hammed-animashaun-a-midsummer-nights-dream 5f467f963fc5af1831ef7ccc 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c hammed-animashaun-a-midsummer-nights-dream full 2 2 This week Joe Murphy’s guest is Actor Hammed Animashaun. 


Hammed tells Joe how the freedom and wildness of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream make it his PlayCrush.

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]]> This week Joe Murphy’s guest is Actor Hammed Animashaun. 


Hammed tells Joe how the freedom and wildness of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream make it his PlayCrush.

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]]> Denise Gough, Electra Denise Gough, Electra Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:24 GMT 1:03:55 5f3551235597600942393ee3 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/denise-gough-electra 5f3551235597600942393ee3 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c denise-gough-electra full 2 1 In the first episode of PlayCrush Series Two, Joe Murphy is joined by Irish actor Denise Gough. 

 

Denise talks about how her PlayCrush, the two and a half thousand year old Electra by Sophocles, is still relevant and contemporary today. 

 

Content warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion about addiction. We encourage anyone affected by the issues in this episode to reach out. You can call the Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org. You can also contact the Mind Infoline, a confidential service offering information on a range of topics. They can also help by looking for support for you in your own area. Call 0300 123 3393 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463. You can also find other support services for addiction and dependency at: https://bit.ly/3izpDoa   

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]]> In the first episode of PlayCrush Series Two, Joe Murphy is joined by Irish actor Denise Gough. 

 

Denise talks about how her PlayCrush, the two and a half thousand year old Electra by Sophocles, is still relevant and contemporary today. 

 

Content warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion about addiction. We encourage anyone affected by the issues in this episode to reach out. You can call the Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org. You can also contact the Mind Infoline, a confidential service offering information on a range of topics. They can also help by looking for support for you in your own area. Call 0300 123 3393 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463. You can also find other support services for addiction and dependency at: https://bit.ly/3izpDoa   

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]]> Michael Sheen, Hamlet Michael Sheen, Hamlet Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:27:12 GMT 1:01:14 5f02fc8067bf4d48cd0f2d11 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/michael-sheen-hamlet 5f02fc8067bf4d48cd0f2d11 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c michael-sheen-hamlet full 1 6 In the final episode of PlayCrush series one, Joe Murphy is joined by Welsh actor Michael Sheen.


Shakespeare's Hamlet is our PlayCrush this week, listen as Michael shares his fresh take on one of the worlds most performed plays.

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]]> In the final episode of PlayCrush series one, Joe Murphy is joined by Welsh actor Michael Sheen.


Shakespeare's Hamlet is our PlayCrush this week, listen as Michael shares his fresh take on one of the worlds most performed plays.

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]]> Jade Anouka, The Phlebotomist Jade Anouka, The Phlebotomist Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:43:00 GMT 51:41 5efa2824bb15f4409b0b7cff false https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/jade-anouka-the-phlebotomist 5efa2824bb15f4409b0b7cff 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c jade-anouka-the-phlebotomist full 1 5 This week Sherman Artistic Director Joe Murphy is joined by Jade Anouka for episode five of PlayCrush.


Jade explores Ella Road's debut stage play, The Phlebotomist, for her PlayCrush.

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]]> This week Sherman Artistic Director Joe Murphy is joined by Jade Anouka for episode five of PlayCrush.


Jade explores Ella Road's debut stage play, The Phlebotomist, for her PlayCrush.

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]]> Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:16:46 GMT 1:04:44 5ef0931faec0805c39660f70 false https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/matthew-warchus-the-norman-conquests 5ef0931faec0805c39660f70 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c matthew-warchus-the-norman-conquests full 1 4 This week Joe Murphy is joined by The Old Vic's very own Artistic Director Matthew Warchus.


In this episode Matthew reveals the journey that led him to the role of Director, sharing some hilarious anecdotes and honest insights along the way, and the pair dive into Matthew's epic PlayCrush - Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy, The Norman Conquests.

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]]> This week Joe Murphy is joined by The Old Vic's very own Artistic Director Matthew Warchus.


In this episode Matthew reveals the journey that led him to the role of Director, sharing some hilarious anecdotes and honest insights along the way, and the pair dive into Matthew's epic PlayCrush - Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy, The Norman Conquests.

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]]> Nick Payne, This Wide Night Nick Payne, This Wide Night Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:32:51 GMT 53:10 5ee74ccb6bcdc132af64a0be true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/nick-payne-this-wild-night 5ee74ccb6bcdc132af64a0be 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c nick-payne-this-wild-night full 1 3 Playwright, and former Old Vic usher, Nick Payne joins Joe Murphy for this week's episode of PlayCrush.


Nick and Joe discuss writing for theatre, television and film, Nick's career and of course his PlayCrush, This Wide Night by Chloe Moss.

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]]> Playwright, and former Old Vic usher, Nick Payne joins Joe Murphy for this week's episode of PlayCrush.


Nick and Joe discuss writing for theatre, television and film, Nick's career and of course his PlayCrush, This Wide Night by Chloe Moss.

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]]> Sheila Atim, Agamemnon Sheila Atim, Agamemnon Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:05:48 GMT 1:01:16 5ed4d2fce0c5bd267b447d31 true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/sheila-atim-agamemnon 5ed4d2fce0c5bd267b447d31 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c sheila-atim-agamemnon full 1 2 Old Vic Trustee and Olivier Award-winner Sheila Atim joins Sherman Artistic Director (and former Old Vic Baylis Director) Joe Murphy for the second episode of PlayCrush.


Sheila Atim's PlayCrush is the Greek Tragedy Agamemnon, written by Aeschylus.

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]]> Old Vic Trustee and Olivier Award-winner Sheila Atim joins Sherman Artistic Director (and former Old Vic Baylis Director) Joe Murphy for the second episode of PlayCrush.


Sheila Atim's PlayCrush is the Greek Tragedy Agamemnon, written by Aeschylus.

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]]> George MacKay, The Caretaker George MacKay, The Caretaker Mon, 25 May 2020 08:51:56 GMT 1:05:33 5ecb8686d6ccf0692eb466fd true https://shows.acast.com/playcrush/episodes/george-mackay-the-caretaker-episode-1 5ecb8686d6ccf0692eb466fd 5ec67c726761b36b3e9f1a9c george-mackay-the-caretaker-episode-1 full 1 1 The first episode in the brand new podcast series PlayCrush is hosted by Joe Murphy with special guest George MacKay.


In this episode George MacKay tells us why Harold Pinter's The Caretaker is his PlayCrush.

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]]> The first episode in the brand new podcast series PlayCrush is hosted by Joe Murphy with special guest George MacKay.


In this episode George MacKay tells us why Harold Pinter's The Caretaker is his PlayCrush.

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