The New Victory Theater

English stage and screen actor Brian Blessed answers a few questions for us:Where did you grow up?I grew up in Bolton-On-Dearne, South Yorkshire – near Barnsley [England].Most memorable theatrical experience as a spectator?When I went to see Jack & The Beanstalk with my friend Patrick Stewart, we loved the giant so much we decided to become actors!Most memorable theatrical experience as a
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A Conversation with Gill Robertson, Artistic Director of Catherine Wheels Theatre CompanyWhy did you choose the story of Hansel and Gretel to re-imagine? I was asked by the National Theatre of Scotland in 2006 to be one of the directors to create their ten inaugural shows that would be performed in different locations throughout Scotland each inspired by the word “home.” At the beginning I had
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What is the history and creative process behind this production? I created MY HOUSE in February 2007 when I was working as Drama Artist for the pilot of the “Starcatchers” program in Edinburgh. During the residency I had created another show for [kids age] zero to three but felt that I wanted to test out some new ideas. How much could you perform as a character for this age range? And also how
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An interview with members of The Puppet State Theatre CompanyWhat about the story of The Man Who Planted Trees inspires you? The fact that quiet determination can have an affect on the world and in turn help one’s life have worth. Why did you choose to make the [character of] Dog so important in your version of THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES? Rick and Richard (the actors and puppeteers of THE MAN WHO
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An Interview with CINDERELLA creator and puppeteer Shona ReppeWhat inspired you to adapt the story of CINDERELLA? Cinderella is the most well known story in the world. It was an exciting challenge to retell the story in my own style. Assuming the audience is familiar with the story meant I could be more abstract with the way I told it.What makes your version unique? It’s based on the Grimm’s
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