It's a Fine Life: Interview with Ava Brennan From childhood dance lessons in Maghull to playing Nancy in Oliver! at London’s Gielgud Theatre, Liverpool’s West End star Ava Brennan shares the joys and challenges of portraying one of musical theatre’s most iconic characters, and how she balances a demanding stage career ... Read More...
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Chris McCausland Interview He once thought Strictly could end his career – instead, it changed his life. Now Liverpool comic Chris McCausland has taken on another challenge: writing his autobiography. In Keep Laughing, he looks back with the same honesty and humour that made audiences fall in love with him on ... Read More...
Barry Sloane Interview Garston-born, LA-based actor Barry Sloane is known for bringing raw, emotionally charged characters to life across stage, screen and video games. Here, he reflects on the choices that have shaped a career which includes voicing Captain Price in the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, a blistering turn as ... Read More...
No Holding Back: Interview with Nicola Carragher Nicola Carragher only started taking running seriously a year ago. After going from a 5K to a full marathon in just 14 weeks, she’s now on the verge of becoming the first person to complete all seven major world marathons consecutively within a 12-month ... Read More...
Paul Whitehouse Interview With West End smash hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical coming to Liverpool in June, we caught up with its co-creator, Paul Whitehouse to discuss his unexpected involvement in the show and the challenges of fitting so many beloved characters and moments into a two-hour performance. He ... Read More...
James Nelson-Joyce interview After memorable roles in Time, The Outlaws, and Bird, Liverpool’s own James Nelson-Joyce takes the lead in new BBC crime epic This City Is Ours and joins his ‘big brother’ Stephen Graham in Disney+ boxing drama A Thousand Blows. We caught up with James to discuss the two highly ... Read More...
Chris Mason interview Rising Liverpool-born actor Chris Mason on his role in the highly anticipated HBO series Dune: Prophecy, making a life-changing decision to move to Los Angeles, and the time he served Lady Gaga in a Studio City bar... Words | Lawrence Saunders What made you want to become an actor? Was ... Read More...
Elvis Costello interview Legendary singer-songwriter and adopted scouser, Elvis Costello, is returning to Liverpool to perform at the Olympia with long-time collaborator Steve Nieve. Elvis explains why the famous old theatre will always hold a place in his heart and shares details of the special finale he has planned for the ... Read More...
Saoirse-Monica Jackson interview Irish actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson on swapping London for Liverpool, branching out after Derry Girls and perfecting her scouse accent Words | Lawrence Saunders How did you end up moving here to Liverpool? I feel like I was always meant to live in Liverpool. I have a lot of family that moved ... Read More...
Jamie Webster interview Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster on his love affair with Glastonbury, “milestone” gig in Sefton Park and why he will always be grateful to LFC fans Words | Lawrence Saunders You played Glastonbury Festival last month for the third year in a row. Starting on Leftfield in 2022, you went to ... Read More...