Alissening Show

In conversation with Olivier-nominated playwright Mark Ravenhill, who is currently directing the UK’s leading fringe company, Regents Opera , on their immersive production of Richard Strauss' Salome, set in East London's Gangland running at York Hall in Bethnal Green from the 10th to the 23rd of April.  Tune in to learn more about the artistic vision behind this production of Salome and...

What joy chatting with actor/musical artist Nathan Salstone from the musical LIFELINE , which performed off-Broadway and in Washington, D.C. last year, and was the first musical to be performed at the United Nations, coming to Southwark Playhouse Elephant from March 28th to May 2nd. A musical that connects the urgent reality of antimicrobial resistance with powerful human stories, tune in to learn...

In conversation with Gary Abrahams , writer and director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s award-winning production, Yentl , based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from the 6th of March to the 12th of April. Tune in to learn more about Isaac Bashevis Singer's infamous short story, Yentl, and how it has been adapted to fit within a thea...

In conversation with Haley McGee , actor and writer of Olivier-nominated and Fringe First-winning Age Is A Feeling , which returns to London’s newest venue, Soho Theatre Walthamstow , from the 5th to the 7th of March . Tune in to uncover the inspiration behind Age Is A Feeling as we delve into themes of aging and mortality.  https://sohotheatre.com/events/age-is-a-feeling-3/ @yeshaleymcgee @alisse...

LOST ATOMS - question posed, "What makes a successful relationship?"  Today, the conversation surrounds Frantic Assembly’s 30th Anniversary production , Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and directed by Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director, Scott Graham, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre until the 28th of February. I am joined by actor Joe Layton (previously seen on ITV’s Coronat...

In conversation with Orlando Jopling, conductor, cellist, and the Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Wild Arts Opera, to discuss the upcoming 2026 Wild Arts Season.  Keep an eye out for Wild Arts Opera, Marriage of Figaro this Summer, Mahler's Das Lied Von der Erde , and the Opera Evening's Love Actually.  Wildarts.org.uk  @wildartspresents  @alisseningshow  Support the show

In conversation with actors Beth Burrows and Eugenie Bouda, who are currently in the world premiere of Safe Haven by Chris Bowers, running at the Arcola Theatre until the 7th of February. Safe Haven is set in the period following the First Gulf War in 1991, recounting the actions of individuals behind Operation Safe Haven.  Arcolatheatre.com @arcolatheatre @alisseningshow  Support the show

In conversation with Palestinian theatre-maker, writer, and director Elias Matar and Irish-Palestinian actor, Sarah Agha , whose production, A Grain of Sand, as mentioned in The Guardian as the best in theatre, dance, and comedy in 2026, runs at the Arcola Theatre from the 21st to the 31st of January before embarking on a UK tour. It was an honor to chat with theatre makers who so clearly live and...

Ready to solve a mystery? It was an utter joy to chat with actors Lucy Farrett and Simona Brown, who play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B. A reimagined version of the iconic duo with a bold feminist twist, running at the Arcola Theatre this holiday season from the 28th of November to the 20th of December. Tune in to uncover more about this thri...

I have some exciting news to share with you. The Fantastia Orchestra (previously seen at the BBC Proms in 2024) launches residency at Smith Square Hall with Lucy Crowe OBE on Sunday, the 23rd of November, with their Birdsong-inspired programme making their debut at the venue! It was lovely to chat with the section leader and violinist Millie Ashton about the programme…  https://www.fantasiaorchest...

From the theatre company that brought you Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Standing at the Sky's Edge, I am thrilled to be interviewing Eva Scott from Out of the Archive’s production in association with Sheffield Theatre’s world premiere of the musical, Gwenda’s Garage , running at the Southwark Playhouse Borough till the 29th of November.   Tune in to learn more about the production and t...

Join theatre/comedy director and writer Ed Stambollouian in conversation as he discusses co-writing with Jack Holden and directing the critically acclaimed production KENREX . The true crime thriller KENREX returns to London at the Other Palace from the 3rd of December to the 1st of February . Tune in to gain backstage insight into the production of KENREX and uncover Ed's inspiring career. ...

In conversation with actors Katerina Tannenbaum and Eddie Toll for the UK premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE WANDERERS, playing at the Marylebone Theatre from Friday, the 17th of October - Saturday, the 29th of November. Tune in to learn more about the production and the actors' experience bringing The Wanderers to life.  https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/the-wanderers @thewander...

It's always a pleasure to chat with award-winning Polish director Lukasz Twarkowski. Following his sold-out run at the Southbank Centre with The Employees, Lukasz is bringing his production, ROHTKO, to the Barbican Theatre for its UK Premiere, running from October 2nd to 5th . Tune in to learn more about the creative process behind the development of ROHTKO and the stimulating questions posed...

In conversation with Freddie Opoku-Addaie , award-winning dancer, choreographer, Artistic Director, and Co-Chief Executive  of Dance Umbrella — London’s international dance festival celebrating its 47th year, showcasing groundbreaking artists from Colombia, Taiwan, Cyprus, Spain, and Brazil, running from the 2nd to the 31st of October . https://danceumbrella.co.uk/ @danceumbrella @alisseningshow ...

In conversation with Cian Walsh , one of the dancers in Eireann A Taste of Ireland , blending traditional Irish dance, stagecraft, music, and an exploration of Irish History running at the Peacock theatre from the 28th to the 31st of August, before embarking on an international tour! Tune in to learn more about the history surrounding the production from the perspective of one of the lead dancers!...

In conversation with Bradley Hemmings , the Artistic Director of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival , celebrating 30 Years showcasing world-class outdoor theatre, circus and dance FOR FREE, running from the 22nd of August to the 6th of September in Greenwich and East London. Tune in to hear about performances that will shape the city, and learn about GDIF's history from its arti...

It was incredibly insightful to chat with Charlotte McBurney from The City for Incurable Women, a devised production by the company, Fish in a Dress, uncovering the history of diagnosed hysteria played through differing perspectives. Running at the Pleasance Upstairs a the Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th August. Tickets https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-city-for-incurable-women @charlot...

It was great to chat with Scott Turnball @smogdog2000 about his production, Surreally Good , a wonderfully silly comedy featuring everything from projection art to clowning, poetry, and a tug at the heartstrings. Running Edinburgh Fringe till the 25th of August at the Former Womens Locker Room at Summerhall @summerhallery TICKETS https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/scott-turnbull-presents-su...

What an illustrious chat with Robert Tripolino , who plays Mr. Dellamort in the mysterious gothic musical, Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamort at the Edinburgh Fringe running at the C ARTS | C aquila (temple) now till the 24th of August! Tune in to learn more about this intriguing musical, filled with love, heartbreak, and an undeniable twist...  Ticket link https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-o...

In conversation with Liv Licursi , director, actor, and producer of the new post-apocalyptic burlesque musical, THE FAMILY COPOLI , which is playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Lower Theatre at theSpace @ Niddry St till the 23rd of August. The musical explores the discussions surrounding climate change, generational trauma, democracy, and how entertainment can impact our opinions and b...

In conversation with Andrea Irvine and Muireann Ní Fhaogáin from the Paines Plough production, Consumed , written by Karis Kelly, playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Traverse Theatre till the 24th of August. Tune in to learn more about this production exploring the weight of generational trauma from the perspective of four Northern Irish Women. Insightful and reflective, this production stays with you...

In conversation with theatre maker, performer, and senior lecturer in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, Alejandro Postigo , to chat about Alejandro’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Copla: A Spanish Cabaret. Running from the 31st of July – 24th of August at the Assembly Underground. Journey through the upheavals of queer migrant experience: living far from home, translating childh...

Too many laughs were shared in conversation with award-winning actor, writer, and comedian, Kit Loyd , whose production , Frenzy , a brilliant example of physical skit comedy, plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Assembly Roxy Downstairs from the 30th of July to the 24th of August.    "Once you've got the pearls you can then work out the chain"  www.assemblyfestival.com @kitloyd  @alisseni...

Siobhan Bell, the London-born DJ and producer known for her work with Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Nike, Karl Lagerfeld, and others, joined me on the Alissening Show to chat about her recent collaboration with AMIRI and Native Instruments Sound Bar drop at Selfridges, and London as a Global Cultural Capital. https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/stores/amiri-sound-workshops-selfridges-london-event/ @si...