Episodes
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Sitting down with Toby this time is Rae Bell & Hannah Harquart of Close to Home Productions talking their latest show Identities - a play about boobs and breast cancer, but mostly about boobs. We discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness, pairing up with charity Prevent Breast Cancer and about the legendary Julie from Whiston.
TICKETS FOR IDENTITIES!
Tickets for all upcoming tour dates - click here!
IDENTITIES TOUR DATES:
27/09/23 7:30PM Oxford Playhouse (with Post Show Q&A.)
28/09/23 7:30PM Oxford Playhouse.
05/10/23 8:00PM Northern Stage with post show Q&A.
06/10/23 8:00PM Northern Stage.
14/10/23 3:00PM/8:00PM Matinee and evening performance Derby theatre.
19/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield.
20/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield with post show Q&A.
21/10/23 Theatre Deli Sheffield.
03/11/23 Nottingham Playhouse.
04/11/23 Nottingham Playhouse.
10/11/23 Hull Truck Theatre.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Close to Home Instagram: @closetohomeproductions
Close to Home Twitter: @closetohomeprod
Rae's Instagram: @raebell228
Hannah's Instagram: @hannahharquart
Prevent Breast Cancer website: https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/
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Email: [email protected]
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Do you want another one? We simply couldn't miss this company sweeping the Edinburgh Fringe this year! Joining Toby is Juliette and Jake, part of South African company Baked Shakespeare. They're talking all things As You Like It, their unique and outrageously fun adaptation of Shakespeare's work and how they aim to expand the company into the UK!
Baked Shakespeare: As You Like It plays from the 21st - 27th August at the Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose - Doonstairs. Show’s begin at 22:30 and last for 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR BAKED SHAKESPEARE!
Baked Shakespeare: As You Like It | Comedy | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Baked Shakespeare's Instagram: @baked_shakespeare
Baked Shakespeare's TikTok: @baked_shakespeare
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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Our final Edinburgh Fringe special sees Toby joined by Lilly, one quarter of new theatre company Not Blood Sisters. They talk all things Call me Suicidal, their latest dark comedy sweeping the fringe circuit, alongside writing in a healthy way and the challenges the come with personifying death.
Call Me Suicidal plays from the 15th - 19th August at Greenside @ Riddles Court’s Willow Studio. Show’s begin at 21:00 and last 45 minutes.
TICKETS FOR CALL ME SUICIDAL!
Call Me Suicidal | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Not Blood Sisters' Instagram: @notbl00dsisters
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
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From South Africa by way of Mauritius, Toby is joined by Sophie Joans, writer and performer of Île, a piece of solo storytelling heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. They talk about family relationships and how to tackle dark humour whilst battling Sophie's ever fickle AirPods.
Île plays from 2nd - 28th August at Pleasance Courtyard - Bunker Three. Show’s begin at 11:35 and last 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR ÎLE!
Île | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Sophie's Instagram: @solo_joans
Sophie's Facebook: @SoloJoans
Sophie's Twitter: @solo_joans
Sophie's TikTok: @sophie_joans
Sophie's YouTube: @sophiejoans5369
Spark in the Dark Website: https://www.sparkinthedarksa.com/
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram: @thenextstagepod
TNS Email: [email protected]
TNS Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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Romeo in heels? Macbeth in press-on acrylics? This can only be the world of Shakesqueer! Toby talks with Izzy - the writer of Shakesqueer to discuss all things about the project, Shakespeare and his relationship to the LGBTQ+ community, and how a journey to Las Vegas was the catalyst for the show.
Shakesqueer plays from the 23rd - 26th August at the Bedlam Theatre. Show’s begin at 00:30 and last 1 hour.
For clarification regarding the time of performances, if you were to book a ticket for the Wednesday show, it would mean that your ticket is valid for performance in the early hours of Thursday morning.
TICKETS FOR SHAKESQUEER!
Shakesqueer | Cabaret and Variety | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Shakesqueer Instagram: @shakesqueerfringe2023
Edinburgh Uni Shakespeare Co. Instagram: @eushakespearecompany
Izzy's Instagram: @theincontinentpat_riarchy
Fruit Salad Instagram: @fruit_salad_edi
Tracks Mondays Instagram: @tracksmondays
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram: @thenextstagepod
TNS Email: [email protected]
TNS Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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Evie Waddell, creator and performer of Fàilte Gu BSL (Welcome to BSL) joins Toby for this special episode of The Next Stage. They talk Scottish and Gaelic culture, making performance accessible for deaf audiences and how being deaf doesn't limit your creativity when it comes to making music and theatre. For this episode, we have created an episode transcript you can open and read along whilst listening to the episode if you are deaf or hard of hearing, which is available further down in this description.
Fàilte Gu BSL plays for two performances in different locations. These are:
Deaf Action (Blackwood Bar) on 12th August.
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) on 13th August.
Performances begin at 16:00 and last for 50 minutes.
LINK TO EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:
TNS x FÀILTE GU BSL Transcript
TICKETS TO FÀILTE GU BSL!
12th August @ Deaf Action - Blackwood Bar
13th August @ Scottish Storytelling Centre - Netherbow Theatre
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Evie's Instagram: @eviejowaddell
Evie's Facebook: @eviejowaddell
Evie's Website: https://www.eviewaddell.co.uk/
Evie's YouTube: Evie Waddell - YouTube
Evie's Bandcamp: Music | Evie Waddell (bandcamp.com)
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram: @thenextstagepod
TNS Email: [email protected]
TNS Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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Today Hannah Maxwell joins Toby to talk all things Nan, Me & Barbara Pravi, which is making it's Edinburgh Fringe debut this year. The show is a semi-autobiographical piece of solo performances that follows Hannah's return to the home counties to look after her grandmother, all whilst harbouring a fascination to French Eurovision sensation, Barbara Pravi. Expect laughs, truth and countdown. Voila.
Nan, Me and Barbara Pravi plays from the 2nd - 27th August (excluding the 14th and 21st) at Summerhall’s Cairns Lecture Theatre. Show’s begin at 17:15 and last for 70 minutes.
TICKETS FOR NAN, ME & BARBARA PRAVI!
Nan, Me and Barbara Pravi | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Hannah's Website: www.hannah-maxwell.com
Twitter: @_hannahmaxwell
Facebook: @iamhannahmaxwell
Instagram: @hannahmaxwellhere
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
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TNS Email: [email protected]
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Football shirts and scarfs at the ready, as today Football comes to The Next Stage! In this episode Toby talks with Alex - writer and performer of Why I Stuck a Flare up my Arse for England which heads up to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. We discuss the topic that inspired the title, men's mental health and how beautiful the beautiful game can be.
Why I Stuck a Flare up my Arse for England plays from the 4th - 22nd August (excluding the 13th) at theSpace @ Niddry St. Show's begin at 22:20 and last 50 minutes.
The show is also playing in London at the Old Red Lion Theatre for previews on the 29th & 30th July.
TICKETS FOR FLARE!
London: Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England (oldredliontheatre.co.uk)
Edinburgh: Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Flare Instagram: @bumflareplay
Flare Twitter: @bumflareplay
RoxyDog Productions Website: www.Roxydog.co.uk
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram: @thenextstagepod
TNS Email: [email protected]
TNS Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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For this episode of The Next Stage Toby is joined by Erin Quinlan, writer and performer of Brain Hemingway - a new comedy which follows a blocked playwright haunted by the ghost of dead writer Ernest Hemingway. In this episode we talk all about the show's upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe, elitism in the theatre industry and why the mental health of artists is core to the show.
Brain Hemingway plays from 4th - 12th, 14th - 19th and 21st - 26th August at Greenside @ Nicholson Square Fern Studio. Show’s begin at 17:30 and last 50 minutes.
TICKETS FOR BRAIN HEMINGWAY!
Brain Hemingway | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Instagram - @tawnydogproductions
TikTok - @tawnydogproductions
Website - www.brainhemingway.com
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram: @thenextstagepod
TNS Email: [email protected]
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Grab your best spear and hide those matches, as we're heading into battle with Burning Down the Horse! Toby catches up from Sean and Fred from Fishing 4 Chips, creators of this brand new piece of immersive comedy heading towards the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. We talk about the show, their ambitions for this year's festival and why Burning Down the Horse promises to be a slap-bang power hour of theatre!
Burning Down the Horse plays from 2nd - 27th August (excluding the 16th) at Pleasance Courtyard Beneath. Show’s begin at 13:05 and last for 1 hour.
TICKETS FOR BURNING DOWN THE HORSE!
Burning Down The Horse | Theatre | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW
Instagram - @chipfishing
Facebook - @chipfishing4
Twitter - @fishin4chips
Crowdfunder - 'BURNING DOWN THE HORSE' IMMERSIVE EDFRINGE COMEDY | Indiegogo
For the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, The Next Stage is taking you through their picks of the acts you don't want to miss. We have episodes featuring artists from a range of different countries and genres, so you can be introduced to who we think will take this year's festival by storm. Be sure to check out our other episodes and support the artists involved in this bonus season!
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
TNS Instagram - @thenextstagepod
TNS Email - [email protected]
TNS Website - www.thenextstagepod.com
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As Season Two comes to a close, Greta and Toby take a look back at their favourite moments from the series that didn't make the episode cuts. Special thanks to all of our guests this season for taking time to come and speak to us on the podcast. We will be back for Season Three soon, but in the meantime, we are working hard to provide fresh and exciting content and opportunities in the future so keep an eye out on our social pages, website and blog for all updates.
Until Season Three, we'll see you at The Next Stage!
SEASON TWO EPISODES:
Episode One: "Controlled Chaos" - INTERVIEW WITH WHATSTHEIRNAMES THEATRE
Episode Two: "Forgotten Achievements" - INTERVIEW WITH KISBIET MINSIJA
Episode Three: "Shut up and Write" - INTERVIEW WITH SIMONE SPITERI
Episode Four: "Trying To Be Punk" - INTERVIEW WITH KILL THE CAT THEATRE
Episode Five: "A Sausage Sandwich Scandal" - INTERVIEW WITH ALL DAY BREAKFAST THEATRE
Episode Six: "Everybody's Happy With The Opera!" - INTERVIEW WITH TEATRU AURORA
Episode Seven: "Mooing in Friend's Faces" - INTERVIEW WITH BOTTLED ANTICS
Episode Eight: "The Google Calendar Recap Show" - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Episode Nine: "A Triple Trial by Fire" - INTERVIEW WITH CHEWING PRODUCTIONS
Episode Ten: "Nottingham's Cave of Wonders" - INTERVIEW WITH CHRONIC INSANITY
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Email: [email protected]
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Our final guest for season 2 is Joe, representing UK company Chronic Insanity! They talk to us about their plan to create 12 pieces of work in 12 months, their upcoming piece for Halloween "Penumbra", alongside the opening of their new venue underneath the city of Nottingham - The Void.
If you are an artist interested in working with the Chronic Insanity team at The Void, submissions for work are open for their Spring/Summer 2023 season. Get in touch with Joe and the team via their email [email protected].
TICKETS TO PENUMBRA!
Watch this space! We will update this description when they become available.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
"The Void" Website: About | The Void
Chronic Insanity's Website: www.chronicinsanity.co.uk
Chronic Insanity's Email: [email protected]
Chronic Insanity's Instagram: @chronicinsanitytheatre
National Student Drama Festival Website: https://www.nsdf.org.uk/
DaDa's Website: https://www.dadafest.co.uk/
Amplify Festival (Nottingham Playhouse): https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/amplify-festival-2022/
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
Instagram: @thenextstagepod
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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Good things come in three's and Chewing Productions' latest show is no exception! Greta & Toby are joined by Alex and Gian who talk all things Chewing, alongside their upcoming piece:"3x3", featuring a triple bill of original scripts, including:
- "All The Things I'm Trying T̶o̶ ̶S̶a̶y̶" by Alex Weenink featuring Michela Farrugia and Anthony Mizzi
- "Who's Your Daddy?" by Lara Agius featuring Tiana Formosa and Ella Coppini
- "Thirty-Love" by Nicky Gambin featuring Nikki Demajo Albanese and Martina Zammit
You can catch "3x3" at Theatre Next Door between September 30th - October 2nd, 2022!
TICKETS TO 3X3! (SEPTEMBER 30TH - OCTOBER 2ND 2022):
3X3 | A Triple Bill of New Theatre | What's On | Theatre Next Door (tnd.com.mt)
CHEWING PRODUCTIONS' SOCIAL LINKS:
Chewing Productions' Instagram: @chewingproductions
Chewing Productions' Website: https://www.chewingproductions.com
Chewing Productions "ChatAbouts" Podcast: Chewing's ChatAbouts
"Chew on It" Blog: Chew on It
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
Instagram: @thenextstagepod
Email: [email protected]
Website: The Next Stage Podcast
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It's been an amazing first year doing this podcast, and we are super grateful you have stayed on the ride with us. Join Greta and Toby as they look back over the past 12 months and 2 seasons of The Next Stage. They unpick some of their favourite moments, as well as discuss what the future holds for them and the podcast. Here's to our next trip around the sun!
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Email - [email protected]
Website - www.thenextstagepod.com
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Clock those timecards, as Greta and Toby are joined by Caitlin, Joe and Maisy Bottled Antics to talk about their new show "Shift", alongside their work with Theatre Royal Plymouth's Lab Programme. "Shift" follows a group of coffee workers facing unusual circumstances in the hospitality industry. We talk the show, balance between day jobs and being a performer and... cows?
TICKETS TO SHIFT!
Shift - Lab Co | Theatre Royal Plymouth
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Bottled Antics' Instagram - @bottledantics
Bottled Antics' Facebook - Bottled Antics
Day Jobs: Who Got Em? - THE NEXT STAGE EPISODE 8
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Put on your Sunday best, as this time Greta and Toby are joined by Matthew Sultana from Teatru Aurora! Well known for their Gozitan operas, Matthew talks us through how Teatru Aurora is not just an opera house, but a theatre for the community, alongside running us through their upcoming production of Verdi's "Aida".
"Aida" is a part of Teatru Aurora's ever-popular opera season, and opens on 15th October 2022. You can find out more about the show on their website, and can book tickets now!
TICKETS FOR AIDA!
Aida Tickets: Click Here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Website: https://teatruaurora.com/
Facebook: @TeatruAurora
Email: [email protected]
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Instagram: @thenextstagepod
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thenextstagepod.com
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Hope you're hungry, as joining Greta and Toby this time is All Day Breakfast Theatre! We are joined by Adan, Arthur and Anastasia as they discuss all things about their company, fringe festivals and original show 'Simon Says'.
All Day Breakfast Theatre is a Liverpool-based theatre company comprised of Adan, Ana, Arthur and Rory. "Simon Says" was the recipient of the "Best Original Play" and "Spirit of the Fringe" awards at Liverpool Fringe 2021.
TICKETS FOR SIMON SAYS & SH*T FACED SANTA!
Sh*t Faced Santa @ Liverpool Theatre Festival (7th May)
Simon Says @ Brighton Fringe (2nd/3rd/5th June)
Simon Says @ Bedford fringe (23rd July)
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
All Day Breakfast's Instagram – @alldaybreakfast.co
All Day Breakfast's Twitter – @AllDayBrekkyCo
All Day Breakfast's Website - https://www.alldaybreakfasttheatre.com/
All Day Breakfast's Facebook – @AllDayBreakfastTheatreCo
All Day Breakfast's Patreon - @alldaybreakfasttheatre
GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
Instagram - @thenextstagepod
Email - [email protected]
Website - www.thenextstagepod.com
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Draw a card and roll the dice, as this time we're joined by Dylan and Madeleine from Kill The Cat Theatre! We'll be discussing their love of games and interactive theatre, their journey towards becoming carbon neutral, as well as their upcoming show "Talk".
TICKETS FOR "TALK"!
Talk @ Theatre Royal Plymouth: Click Here!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Website: killthecattheatre.co.uk
Instagram: @killthecattheatre
Facebook: @KillTheCatCo
Twitter: @KillTheCatCo
Email: [email protected]
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Joining Greta and Toby this time is the wonderful Simone Spiteri! Simone is a writer, director, producer, and actress. We talk about Simone's career journey, her company Dù Theatre, as well as what a contemporary Malta looks like.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
ŻiguŻajg Children's Festival
Dù Theatre:
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This time, we are joined by Annalise, Lara and Nicky on their upcoming piece of work - Kisbiet Minsija! Greta and Toby delve into their inspiration for the project, what the research and development process was like for them as well as how you can get involved!
If you're interested in auditioning for the company, then get in touch with Annalise, Lara and Nicky! They will send you an information pack with all the relevant information you'll need to know for auditioning.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Facebook: Kisbiet Minsija
Instagram: @kisbietminsija
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +396 7924 7128
You can catch Annalise talking with us as part of Ħassle Mejjet in our previous episode here: "Washing the Dead" - Interview with Ħassle Mejjet Theatre Collective
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