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In House

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -

In House celebrates the breadth of talent and creativity in London. Each week we feature London’s most innovative theatres, big and small, from powerhouses like the National Theatre to engine rooms of creativity like the New Diorama.

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Barbican

October 11, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MB

“Arts without boundaries” is the mission statement of this multi-disciplinary, internationally-orientated powerhouse. Mark Shenton meets Toni Racklin, Head of Theatre, to get her perspective on the Barbican's place in the theatrical landscape - and to hear all about their phenomenal 2019 season.

Theatre Royal Stratford East

October 04, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 83.4 MB

This week Danny is joined by Nadia Fall, the new Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East. After loving her first show, The Village, we wanted to find out what's in store for us in the rest of the new season - and get to know a little more about the person behind it all.

Almeida

September 29, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

Bridget is joined by Simeon Blake-Hall and Sarisha Kumar from the newly created Youth Advisory Board of the Almeida Theatre. They’re chatting about what excites them in theatre today and how they hope to help the Almeida evolve in the future.

The Yard

September 20, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MB

“When you’re young you’re at the edge of things. You feel so much. It’s why our youth makes such great theatre.” Danny Lee Wynter speaks with Jay Miller about the experimental, radical work that’s erupting from the Yard Theatre in Hackney - and why he’s so optimistic about the next generation of theatre makers.

Royal Court

September 13, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MB

This week we’re at the Royal Court to hear how this one theatre transformed the industry by putting new writing at the heart of programming. Bridget chats to Chris Campbell, Head of the Royal Court’s Literary Office, about the theatre’s legacy of risk taking – and where it’s going next.

Graeae

September 06, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 91.7 MB

Jess Thom goes in-house at Graeae, the award-winning theatre company that profiles the skills, excellence and professionalism of deaf and disabled artists. She chats to Jenny Sealey, Graeae’s Artistic Director, about the importance of putting disabled artists centre stage - and never taking no for an answer.

National Theatre

August 30, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MB

“Casting is the nerve-centre of the theatre.” Mark Shenton goes behind the scenes of the National Theatre to speak to Head of Casting (and human-encyclopedia) Alastair Coomer.

Gate Theatre

August 23, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 96 MB

“It feels like a theatre that can be led by an artist” Terri Paddock speaks to Ellen McDougall as she embarks on her second season as Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre.

Theatre503

August 16, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MB

How do you capture the zeitgeist? Bridget Minamore chats to Lisa Spirling, Artistic Director, about keeping your finger on the pulse and making rapid theatrical responses to the issues that matter.

King’s Head

August 09, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 65.3 MB

Terri Paddock speaks to Adam Spreadbury-Maher, the Artistic Director of the King’s Head, about the history of London’s first pub theatre and how it is transforming itself through a new capital development.

Ovalhouse

August 02, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 76.3 MB

Bridget Minamore is in South London, visiting one of the first theatres she ever stepped inside. Mahri Reilly, Head of Learning and Participation, joins her to discuss how Ovalhouse works with young people to get them involved in theatre - and how the role of arts in the community has changed under the strain of government austerity.

Arcola

July 26, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 96.1 MB

Terri Paddock speaks to Mehmet Ergen, Artistic Director, about the founding of the Arcola, and how it has built a reputation for making theatre that is locally engaged and internationally minded.

Battersea Arts Centre

July 19, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 85.3 MB

Jess Thom visits Battersea Arts Centre where she is joined by Lekan Lawal, Liz Moreton and Henrietta Imoreh. They discuss the future of artistic leadership, community engagement and the philosophy of scratch.

New Diorama

July 12, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MB

In House begins, as so many young theatre makers do, at the New Diorama. Terri Paddock is joined by Artistic Director David Byrne, talking about the ethos of London's only theatre that's dedicated to nurturing theatre companies and ensembles.

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July 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 5.13 MB

In House celebrates the breadth of talent and creativity in London. Each week we feature London’s most innovative theatres, big and small, from powerhouses like the National Theatre to engine rooms of creativity like the New Diorama.