• 004: Moving Stories - Gathering local stories and turning them into theatre with Kitty Randle & Emma Gersch
    Aug 9 2021

    Welcome to episode four of The Cast From Buxton Opera House, our monthly podcast.

    In this episode we hear from the Artistic Director’s and founders of The Moving Stories Theatre Company Kitty Randle and Emma Gersch.

    Kitty and Emma discuss how Moving Stories Theatre came about, the importance of sharing stories and the how the experience of theatre is changing.

    Story collector Joe Standerline shares one of his Moving Stories, collected in Buxton.

    Check out the Moving Stories Buxton Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/movingstoriesbuxton/

    For details on shows please visit : https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/

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    50 mins
  • 003: Designers: Charles Cusick Smith & Philip R Daniels on costumes, the pandemic & A Little Night Music
    Jul 12 2021

    Welcome to episode three of The Cast From Buxton Opera House.

    This episode we hear how these talented duo have designed sets across the world. Charles and Phil discuss how the pandemic has affected their work and how it feels to be back at Buxton Opera House with their dream like sets for A Little Night Music. Thanks to Buxton International Festival and Buxton Advertiser for facilitating this interview.

    In our feature Only in the Theatre, I’ll be hearing from Artistic Director of Moving Stories Theatre Emma Gersch, about her extraordinary experience at The Minack Theatre, which could only happen in an open air theatre!

    For details on shows please visit : https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/

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    23 mins
  • 002: Paul Kerryson on Stephen Sondheim & A Little Night Music
    Jun 22 2021

    Welcome to episode two of The Cast From Buxton Opera House.

    This episode we will be talking all things Stephen Sondheim with director and Chief Executive Paul Kerryson. Paul will tell us how he discovered his love for the work of Sondheim and share news on his new production of A Little Night Music, which will open this year’s Buxton International Festival.

    In our new feature Only in the Theatre, I’ll be finding out funny stories from our staff, asking what’s the funniest thing they’ve experienced whilst working in the theatre. This episode Deputy Learning & Engagement Manager Kerry will be sharing her experienced of getting ‘dressed up’ for work.

    For details on shows please visit : https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/

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    18 mins
  • 001: CEO Paul Kerryson on Buxton Opera House & his past
    Jun 22 2021

    Welcome to the first episode of The Cast From Buxton Opera House. Find out all the news, gossip and more as we lift the curtain and find out what’s going on at the theatre in the hills.

    This episode we catch up with the man who knows Buxton Opera House best, Chief Executive and renowned Theatre Director Paul Kerryson. We chat about how he got into theatre, why working with the community is so important, and what attracted him to Buxton Opera House.

    For details on shows please visit : https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/

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    19 mins
  • The Cast from Buxton Opera House - Trailer
    Jun 7 2021

    Welcome to The Cast from Buxton Opera House. Join Helen Naylor as she lifts the curtain and finds out what’s going on at the theatre in the hills!

    On the show, you'll hear behind-the-scenes interviews, masterclasses, history and more, as we bring together the creatives and performers who help make a visit to Buxton Opera House an experience to remember.

    The show will be launched on June 22nd 2021 - Please FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss it.

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    1 min