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PlayCrush

The people you love talking about the plays you love

The Old Vic in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff.Together the two theatres present our brand newPlaycrushhosted by the Sherman’s Artistic Director (and previous Old Vic Baylis Director)Joe Murphyas he talks
Latest Episode10/26/2020

Arinzé Kene, The Crucible

Season 2, Ep. 6
In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and PlaywrightArinzéKene.Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most–The Crucibleby Arthur Miller–also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list.
10/26/2020

Arinzé Kene, The Crucible

Season 2, Ep. 6
In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and PlaywrightArinzéKene.Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most–The Crucibleby Arthur Miller–also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list.
10/12/2020

Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck

Season 2, Ep. 5
This week, Joe Murphy talks to Composer Isobel Waller-Bridge about her Playcrush, Georg Büchner's Woyzeck.
9/28/2020

Owen Teale, Macbeth

Season 2, Ep. 4
This week, Joe Murphy’s guest is Tony Award-winning actor Owen Teale, telling us why Shakespeare’s Macbeth is his Playcrush.
9/14/2020

Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.

Season 2, Ep. 3
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.
9/1/2020

Hammed Animashaun, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Season 2, Ep. 2
This week Joe Murphy’s guest is ActorHammedAnimashaun.Hammedtells Joe how the freedom and wildness of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream make it his PlayCrush.
8/17/2020

Denise Gough, Electra

Season 2, Ep. 1
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 oldElectrabySophocles, 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
7/6/2020

Michael Sheen, Hamlet

Season 1, Ep. 6
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.