In our final episode of series 3, Actor Stephen Tompkinson joins host Joe Murphy to chat lockdown hair styles, humble beginnings in school plays and his PlayCrush choice: 'Art', written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Hosted

Emma Rice, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Jun 7th, 2021 1h 4m

Director Emma Rice talks to Joe Murphy this week about her fascinating creative process, the upcoming Old Vic and Wise Children production of Bagdad Cafe this summer, and a conditional love for her PlayCrush, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s D

Tinuke Craig, random

May 24th, 2021 59m 7s

This week Tinuke Craig, recently announced as our next Baylis Director, talks to Joe about the prospect of directing for The Old Vic stage, an inspiring visit to Starlight Express on her 6th birthday, and her chosen PlayCrush: random by debbie

Steffan Rhodri, The Norman Conquests

May 10th, 2021 1h 1m

This week Joe Murphy is joined by actor Steffan Rhodri (Woyzeck, The Old Vic; Gavin and Stacey) to talk about the beauty of Welsh weather, career successes later in life, and how a last minute performance in The Norman Conquests by Alan Ayckbou

Bronagh Gallagher, August: Osage County

Apr 18th, 2021 1h 15m

This week, Joe Murphy talks to actor and singer Bronagh Gallagher about perseverance, impostor syndrome and having respect for others – and why her chosen PlayCrush, August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, is such an important play. Hosted on Aca

Golda Rosheuvel, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 1m

Welcome back to another series of PlayCrush. This week, Joe welcomes actor Golda Rosheuvel. Golda talks to Joe about her role as Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s recent hit series Bridgerton, and the impact of the character, as well as the characte

Arinzé Kene, The Crucible

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 4m

In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and Playwright Arinzé Kene. Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most – The Crucible by Arthur Miller – also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list. Hosted on Acast. Se

Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 1m

This week, Joe Murphy talks to Composer Isobel Waller-Bridge about her Playcrush, Georg Büchner's Woyzeck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Teale, Macbeth

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 2m

This week, Joe Murphy’s guest is Tony Award-winning actor Owen Teale, telling us why Shakespeare’s Macbeth is his Playcrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.

Sep 14th, 2020 56m 48s

This week, Joe Murphy is joined by Playwright Ella Hickson.Ella tells Joe why her PlayCrush is the experimental and provocative Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch.Contains strong language and adult content. Hosted on Acast. See acas

Hammed Animashaun, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sep 1st, 2020 1h 1m

This week Joe Murphy’s guest is Actor Hammed Animashaun. Hammed tells Joe how the freedom and wildness of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream make it his PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denise Gough, Electra

Aug 17th, 2020 1h 3m

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

Michael Sheen, Hamlet

Jul 6th, 2020 1h 1m

In the final episode of PlayCrush series one, Joe Murphy is joined by Welsh actor Michael Sheen.Shakespeare's Hamlet is our PlayCrush this week, listen as Michael shares his fresh take on one of the worlds most performed plays. Hosted on Acast.

Jade Anouka, The Phlebotomist

Jun 29th, 2020 51m 41s

This week Sherman Artistic Director Joe Murphy is joined by Jade Anouka for episode five of PlayCrush.Jade explores Ella Road's debut stage play, The Phlebotomist, for her PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests

Jun 22nd, 2020 1h 4m

This week Joe Murphy is joined by The Old Vic's very own Artistic Director Matthew Warchus. In this episode Matthew reveals the journey that led him to the role of Director, sharing some hilarious anecdotes and honest insights along the way, an

Nick Payne, This Wide Night

Jun 15th, 2020 53m 10s

Playwright, and former Old Vic usher, Nick Payne joins Joe Murphy for this week's episode of PlayCrush.Nick and Joe discuss writing for theatre, television and film, Nick's career and of course his PlayCrush, This Wide Night by Chloe Moss. Host

Sheila Atim, Agamemnon

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 1m

Old Vic Trustee and Olivier Award-winner Sheila Atim joins Sherman Artistic Director (and former Old Vic Baylis Director) Joe Murphy for the second episode of PlayCrush.Sheila Atim's PlayCrush is the Greek Tragedy Agamemnon, written by Aeschylu

George MacKay, The Caretaker

May 25th, 2020 1h 5m

The first episode in the brand new podcast series PlayCrush is hosted by Joe Murphy with special guest George MacKay.In this episode George MacKay tells us why Harold Pinter's The Caretaker is his PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

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