Interviews

Interrogating reality through comedy

Director Sarah Giles discusses the maths of humour, the music of The Truth and the greatest lie of all: the theatre.

Interviews

Generation Fact

Ahead of his debut with MTC, as Jim Fingal in The Lifespan of a Fact, Karl Richmond talks about metajournalism, metaphysics, modern myths and the importance of bridging the generation gap.

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Change for the Better

Currently starring as Jon in our digital season of Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Dan Spielman talks to us about consent, intimacy, accessibility and taking live theatre to the screen.

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Come Rain or Come Shine

Carolyn Burns, Tim Finn and Simon Phillips, the creative team behind the beloved Ladies in Black, have reunited to work on a new musical that is the latest MTC NEXT STAGE commission.

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The lifespan of The Lifespan

The story of The Lifespan of a Fact began almost 20 years ago. The play is a fictionalised version of non-fiction people and events. The real Jim Fingal spoke with MTC to reflect on the lifespan of The Lifespan of a Fact.

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A Dramatic Education

Meet MTC Education alumna Brodi Purtill, who is well on her way to becoming a drama teacher.

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From our stage to your screen

For the first time in the Company’s history, select MTC shows will be filmed and made available for a digital season you can enjoy on-demand from the comfort of your own couch.

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Reconciling with the past

After a year offstage, Michael Wahr is thrilled to return to MTC, and to all the joys and challenges of being a working actor.

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A city of contradiction

A family holiday inspired playwright Joanna Murray-Smith to rediscover her Jewish heritage and write her latest play, Berlin.

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A Moving Performance

Movement director and consultant Xanthe Beesely talks to us about the concept of physical dramaturgy, the importance of developing a movement language and how this work can hotwire creativity.

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In Hindsight: 2020 Vision

Writer and director Dean Bryant discusses slowing down, lockdown life as an arts worker, and taking 2020 to the stage with a group of friends.

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Dreaming of Mary Street

From her home in Los Angeles, playwright Lally Katz speaks with MTC about travelling – through time and place – via her dreams.