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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in Conversation

What happens when a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright decides to take on the unexpectedly twisted world of fairy tales? Branden Jacobs-Jenkins joins us to

Amadeus - Tom Rooney & Michael Therriault in Conversation

What happens when actors have to perform two completely different masterpieces at the exact same time? Actors Tom and Michael join host Spike to talk about pulling double

An Afternoon with Stephen Fry - Part Two

On the second part of the conversation, Stephen sits down with Tim Carroll for an expansive, witty, and remarkably honest Q&A session. This conversation was recorded liv

An Afternoon with Stephen Fry - Part One

On the first of our special two part episode, Stephen Fry takes us from his isolated childhood in Norfolk and the realization that language was his ultimate superpower, t

Ohio State Murders: Philip Akin & Sophia Walker in Conversation

What happens when a creative team strips down a complex, surrealist masterwork to its rawest essentials? Director Philip Akin and actor Sophia Walker join movement direct

Heartbreak House: Tim Carroll, Ximena Pinilla and Claudio Vena in Conversation

What happens when a creative team strips away the clutter of a turn-of-the-century classic to find its modern, urgent heartbeat? Director Tim Carroll, set and costume des

Inside the Shaw Artists' Village

In this episode, we tour the brand-new Shaw Artists' Village to see how this cultural hub is transforming life on and off the stage.  We sit down with lead sponsor

One for the Pot: Peter Fernandes and Martin Happer in Conversation

What happens when you trap two powerhouse comedic actors in a high-stakes British farce filled with split-second timing, physical torture, and a mountain of Tiger Balm? A

The Wind in the Willows: Fiona Sauder, Jack Davidson and Jeffrey Newberry in Conversation

What happens when you trap a creative trio under the porch with a classic storybook masterpiece, an arsenal of folksy percussion, and a script that culminates in a massiv

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense: Damien Atkins & Jeff Irving in Conversation

What happens when you trap three actors backstage with 70 lightning-fast quick changes, a literary masterpiece, and a script that requires absolute comic precision? Actor

Sleuth: Patrick Galligan & Sepehr Reybod in Conversation

What happens when a high-stakes psychological game of cat-and-mouse blurs the line between harmless fantasy and devastating reality? Actors Patrick Galligan and Sepehr Re

Funny Girl: Sara Farb & Eda Holmes in Conversation

How do you approach an iconic mega-musical when its original star casts such a massive shadow? Director Eda Holmes and actor Sara Farb join us to talk about pulling Funny

Season 2 starts next week!

We're back! With more interviews with cast and creatives, plus we get to meet some of the folks who keep the gears turning behind the scenes. New episodes begin nex

Memories of the Royal George

Every theatre has its story. Few have lived as many lives as the Royal George. In this special documentary episode, we celebrate the life of a building that became the b

Irving Berlin's White Christmas: Kate Hennig & Allison Plamondon in Conversation

How do you keep a holiday classic feeling brand new? Director Kate Hennig and choreographer Allison Plamondon join us to talk about reimagining Irving Berlin's White

A Christmas Carol: Michael Therriault & Graeme Somerville in Conversation

How do you bring yourself to an iconic role? In this episode, actors Michael Therriault and Graeme Somerville reflect on A Christmas Carol, one of the Shaw Festival’s mos

Murder-on-the-Lake: Rebecca Northan & Kristopher Bowman in Conversation

What happens when the star of the show is someone who’s never rehearsed a line? In this episode, director-performer Rebecca Northan and actor Kristopher Bowman take us in

Blues for an Alabama Sky: Kimberley Rampersad & Virgilia Griffith in Conversation

What does it mean to rehearse with care, rigour, and trust? Director Kimberley Rampersad and actor Virgilia Griffith join us for a deep and moving conversation about Blue

Ella & Louis: Alana Bridgewater & Jeremiah Sparks in Conversation

How do you honour two of the greatest voices in jazz history? Ella & Louis creators and performers Alana Bridgewater and Jeremiah Sparks join us to talk about the persona

May I Have The Pleasure?: Sharry Flett & Taran Kim in Conversation

What does a career in the theatre look like across generations? In this episode, we bring together Shaw Festival veteran Sharry Flett and rising star Taran Kim to talk ab