{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64256e420e4e660011bb2e9c/648b2ddb4abad20011102e45?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Week Seven: Solo shows and using the theatre ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1680174652186-5136f1b599ba86b97912408286202d5c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode 7:&nbsp;Solo&nbsp;shows&nbsp;and using the theatre&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This week we discuss solo&nbsp;shows, and Mike takes us through three exercises to help you think about your play.&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;</p><p>Send us your updates and questions:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@oldfirestation.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@oldfirestation.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>The Stage: “I have a confession: I hate solo&nbsp;shows&nbsp;– except when I don’t.” -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Support the Old Fire Station:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Transcript available here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Alex’s top 5 recommended solo&nbsp;shows that you can buy:&nbsp;</p><p>Salt by Selina Thompson:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Class by Scottee:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010</a>&nbsp;</p><p>We Were Promised Honey! by Sam Ward:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Joseph&nbsp;Morpurgo: Hammerhead:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Old Fire Station"}