Tell us about the artist development work carried out by Pleasance Futures. Pleasance Futures is our umbrella term for all the artist development initiatives that we run at Pleasance, acting as an incubator for bold new creatives to make their mark, presenting work at both our home in London and our home in Edinburgh. Our … Continue reading “We hope that all the artists that we work with feel like they complete their journeys with us” | The Pleasance Futures team talks funding the next generation of bold creative artists
Category: Interviews
“Hopefully word will get out that it’s a great little night” | Leah Stone reflects on the inaugural Smiley, Chorlton’s all new inclusive open mic night
What were you hoping to achieve from the first Smiley show? Honestly, all I was hoping was that someone showed up and that I felt confident and calm enough to see everything through! How do you feel the show went? It was such a lovely, cosy evening with very accommodating staff, enthusiastic open mic’ers, fantastic … Continue reading “Hopefully word will get out that it’s a great little night” | Leah Stone reflects on the inaugural Smiley, Chorlton’s all new inclusive open mic night
“I feel like I’ve gotten better at expressing myself more authentically through comedy.” | Paul Campbell on reliving his teenage obsession in The Lost Tapes of Somerfield
What inspired you to write your show, Paul Campbell: The Lost Tapes of Somerfield? Well, my general interest in comedy has leaned towards self contained hour long shows and I really wanted to write one. I’d thought for a while of potential topics and stories to tell, but they all felt forced. About a year … Continue reading “I feel like I’ve gotten better at expressing myself more authentically through comedy.” | Paul Campbell on reliving his teenage obsession in The Lost Tapes of Somerfield
