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Big Interviews

Judy Craymer
“I can’t imagine the West End without Mamma Mia!”

Judy Craymer

Producer
In the 25 years since the curtain rose on Mamma Mia! in the West End, the ABBA-inspired mega-hit musical has raked in billions at the box office, birthed two hit films and secured its place in theatre history. Its creator and producer Judy Craymer tells Matthew Hemley the story of how the show came into being and reveals plans for a third film and her new Cher biopic
Robert Icke
“You have to earn an audience’s attention”

Robert Icke

Director
Liam Evans-Ford and Kate Wasserberg
“We share a vision for Theatr Clwyd”

Liam Evans-Ford and Kate Wasserberg

Executive director and artistic director
Dave Moutrey
“I’m still up for a challenge”

Dave Moutrey

Manchester City Council's director of culture
David Haig
“Writing makes me less anxious about my acting career”

David Haig

writer
Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey
“Everything’s on the table”

Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey

Artistic directors
Stella Kanu
“I’m driven to connect people”

Stella Kanu

Chief executive
Emma Rice
“Wise Children was my fresh page”

Emma Rice

Director
Matthew Bourne
“I’m not just for Christmas”

Matthew Bourne

Choreographer
Chris Stafford
“Running a theatre is tougher than ever”

Chris Stafford

Chief executive
Es Devlin
“I'd be lost without theatre”

Es Devlin

Designer
Nancy Medina
“I want to be of service to Bristol”

Nancy Medina

Artistic Director
Mark Ball and Aaron Wright
“We want the Southbank to be a creative engine”

Mark Ball and Aaron Wright

Creative leaders

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Executive director and artistic director

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Actor

Jane Asher

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David Haig

writer

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Jane Asher

Actor

Annie Baker

Playwright

Emma Rice

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Chris Stafford

Chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
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Jessica Talbot-Smith

show director
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Marie-Astrid Mence

dancer
Millie Hikasa

Millie Hikasa

actor
Adam Nichols 

Adam Nichols 

artistic director and co-founder
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