Interact proudly presents A Streetcar Named Desire as our TB1 production, in the Wickham Theatre 4th-6th November.
Using live cameras and foley sound, this production focuses on Blanche’s trauma, reliving her experiences in New Orleans.
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If you would like to audition to be in the cast, then auditions are taking place on the 19th and 20th September all day in the White Theatre. Follow this link for sign-up sheet and extracts:
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There will also be the opportunity to get involved with the production team, with details for this coming out soon!
Interchat is Interact’s semi-regular talk series with successful industry professionals. Instead of just operating in a university bubble, Interchat gives you the opportunity to ask questions and chat to those who have had a huge impact in the wider theatre world!
All talks will take place in the department, with specific rooms confirmed closer to the time.
Chris Hatt, Wednesday 22nd September, 2pm
Chris is the current Musical Director of Hamilton London, having been musical director on more than 20 other shows. Chris conducted Billy Elliot the musical, both in the West End and for cinema. He has composed music for BBC television, and his musical Destiny is regularly performed around the UK.
Henry Shields, Wednesday 30th September, 2pm
Henry is the Olivier award-winning playwright and star of The Play that Goes Wrong, and a founding member of Mischief Theatre Company. Henry also co-wrote and starred in Peter Pan Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong, and can be seen on the BBC in The Goes Wrong Show. Henry just finished the second run of his hugely popular play the Comedy About Spies at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End.
Lou Jackson, Wednesday 11th November, 2pm
Recently graduating from the Oxford School of Drama, Lou has recently appeared in the Headlong production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Demetrius. The show had an extended run at The Globe in London, before touring the UK, and visiting the Bristol Old Vic!
Adam Fisher, Wednesday 20th January, 2pm
Adam is an Olivier award-winning and Tony-nominated sound designer of shows including Jamie Lloyd’s Evita and Sunset Blvd. Most recently, Adam sound-designed the Bridge run of Into the Woods, which has recently transferred to the West End. Other highlights include the current West End Jesus Christ Superstar, and Oliver! which still runs at the Gielgud Theatre.
The Wickham Word
We will begin compiling articles for Issue 2 of The Wickham Word very soon. Keep an eye out for article submissions!
