The fragile nature of masculinity is a recurring theme in a lot of my writing. However, I’ve wanted to write a play specifically about male mental health and male friendships for a long time. Those relationships and the brittleness of the male psyche provide the central themes of ‘When We Were Brothers’.
As we continue to celebrate 50 years of The Octagon, our third 'Decades' blog travels through 1987 to 1997.
Amy Liptrott (Academy Director & Producer), who accompanied the young writers to London, tells us more.
Sarah McDonald-Hughes and Curtis Cole are the co-writers of Sherbet, one of two New Writing plays that won this year's Octagon National Prize. Artistic Assistant Alex Joynes met up with the two writers, who will also be performing their work, to find out a bit more.
Hamlet opens in a little over a week and rehearsals are in full swing. Last week Press and Digital officer Amy Hailwood snuck into rehearsals to have a look at how they were getting on.
Jane Eyre achieved swift success and established a long lasting place in English literature
A writer of passionate moral conviction who gave powerful voice to a female perspective in the character of Jane Eyre
A world premiere by an all-female cast, three brand new monologues, reaching 50 years old, and an extraordinarily cute border collie... this year has been great fun!
Our staff and audiences tell us about our relaxed performances.
We're celebrating 50 years of the Octagon! Our second 'Decades' blog travels through 1977 to 1987...