Join Joe Murphy, Sherman’s Artistic Director and previous Old Vic Baylis Director, as he welcomes a new guest fortnightly to talk about their career in theatre, their highs and lows along the way – and to ask them the ultimate question: what's your favourite play?
PlayCrush is created in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and is is supported by Royal Bank of Canada in association with the TS Eliot Estate.
Neither The Old Vic or Sherman Theatre would be here during this uncertain time without their supporters. If you would like to give a donation to either The Old Vic or The Sherman Theatre we would be extraordinarily grateful.
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Join Joe Murphy, Sherman’s Artistic Director and previous Old Vic Baylis Director, as he welcomes a new guest fortnightly to talk about their career in theatre, their highs and lows along the way – and to ask them the ultimate question: what's your favourite play?
PlayCrush is created in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and is is supported by Royal Bank of Canada in association with the TS Eliot Estate.
Neither The Old Vic or Sherman Theatre would be here during this uncertain time without their supporters. If you would like to give a donation to either The Old Vic or The Sherman Theatre we would be extraordinarily grateful.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first episode of PlayCrush Series Two, Joe Murphy is joined by Irish actor Denise Gough.
Denise talks about how her PlayCrush, the two and a half thousand year old Electra by Sophocles, is still relevant and contemporary today.
Content warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion about addiction. We encourage anyone affected by the issues in this episode to reach out. You can call the Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org. You can also contact the Mind Infoline, a confidential service offering information on a range of topics. They can also help by looking for support for you in your own area. Call 0300 123 3393 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463. You can also find other support services for addiction and dependency at: https://bit.ly/3izpDoa
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