Wirral Theatre Festival

In this episode we talk to Sam Bolton - Writer and Director of Octavia. Octavia is a tragedy wherein Paul, the husband, goes to space, leaving Adelaide, his wife, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief, this in particular studies...

In this episode - we talk to Christopher Lee-Power - writer, director and producer of his autobiographical play 'Breaking Free'. He says "This is more than a play—it’s a statement on the power of perseverance, the importance of self-acceptance, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Breaking Free is a must-see for anyone who has ever fought to find their voice in a world...

In this epiode, we meet Phil Perez - one of the minds behind Special Tea. Special Tea is a genre-bending, jazz-funk-infused fever dream of crime, conspiracy, and caffeine dependency. When bailiffs seize their mystical tea plant, shop owners Hugo and Tyler must embark on a bizarre, high-stakes heist to retrieve it. Their journey takes them through haunted holiday camps, train-riding council estate...

We talk to Alex Carr, writer and director of the show. He is also the Founder of Old Fruit Jar Productions, who are putting on the show. Find out why this show is one you don't want to miss!

Welcome to the new season of the Wirral Theatre Festival podcast. We'll be reflecting on how the last festival went, and looking forward to new ideas that we're hoping to bring to next years festival.

In this episode we talk to Cal, writer and star of CAL AND THE BIG C, being performed at the Wirral Theatre Festival in August of 2024. Find out about how Terminal Illness and Drag can come together in one show, celebrating identity!

In this episode we interview Luke Seddon - Director of Spooky Tales. This show contains the winning entry from our Young Writers Competition. Eleanor wrote the story TOO DARK that features as one of the vignettes in the piece.

Find out about our children's shows that are happening during the Wirral Theatre Festival in August 2024.

Craig and Robbie interview Eleanor who is the winner of our Junior Writing Competition. Her short story 'Too Dark' will be performed as part of our play SPOOKY TALES at the Wirral Theatre Festival in August 2024.

Joined by special guests Francesca Warburton, Chloe Morley and Katherine White we discuss Tangled Roots - the period play that is set in Bidston Hall back in its heyday. In the newly built Bidston Hall, there is turmoil. Elizabeth De Vere, now Elizabeth Stanley, is fast realising that all is not what it seems with her new husband and his family. His elder brother has been poisoned and the killers...

Craig and Robbie talk about the challenges of advertising a brand new festival in times of austerity.

We talk to Luke Sookdeo about his play "I am Purple" which explores the life of Dexter who is about to show the world how purple he really is… He’s ready to shake off the shame and let his purpleness do the talking. But first, let’s start with his Grindr date, shall we?

Find out about our audition process and how it all went.

In this episode, we talk to the writer (Ted Grant) and producer (Kirsten Hawkins) of Spin the Imperfect. This play has already been performed as part of the Leverhulme Festival. We can't wait to showcase it as part of our lineup at the Wirral Theatre Festival!

We talk to Pauline Campbell about the Festival, where she's been with her career and all the other exciting things that are happening this year at the theatre.

We talk to Alice Way of Dragonfly Performance about her show in the Wirral Theatre Festival. We discuss her inspirations, the content and just what the actual original title was (warning, spoiler alerts within!)

Listen to this podcast to find out about how we're managing with all the festival planning! We discuss using venues, finding rehearsal spaces, directors and actors!

On this episode, we interview Christine Sparks who co-wrote 'The Reunion' with Robert John. Find out about what was their inspiration for writing the play and what audiences can hope to see if they come along to the festival!

Find out about all the planning that went into creating the Wirral Theatre Festival. Meet the organisers; Robbie and Craig as they discuss all the in's and out's of what makes a festival!