is currently appearing in his second straight play, WAITING FOR GODOT at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. In this interview with Michael Hasted he talks about his approach to straight acting and how it differs from the clowning he does in Giffords Circus and in the Everyman pantomimes.

is an affable chap and a man of many hats – actor, writer, director, Blue Peter presenter and former Chief Scout. This year, for the first time, he has written and is directing the pantomime at the Everyman in Cheltenham – ALADDIN.

has been the Artistic Director of the National Theatre since 2015. His production of MACBETH is currently on tour. StageTalk Magazine’s GRAHAM WYLES spoke to him prior to the opening of the tour last November.

star of Stella, Gavin & Stacey and Little Dorrit, is one of the UK’s best-loved stars. She makes her highly anticipated return to the stage in the World Premiere production of The Nightingales, written by playwright and actor William Gaminara (Silent Witness, The Archers) and directed by RSC Associate Artist Christopher Luscombe. The play opened at Bath Theatre Royal and is currently on a short UK tour.

is a three-time Olivier Award-winning actress and four-time Tony Award nominee. She plays Madeleine in Florian Zeller’s The Height of the Storm, alongside Jonathan Pryce, which has just finished at the Theatre Royal Bath prior to opening at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End on 2nd October for previews.

is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning star of stage and screen. He plays André in the UK premiere of Florian Zeller’s The Height of the Storm alongside Dame Eileen Atkins which was recently at the Theatre Royal in Bath prior to opening at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End. In this interview he talks about the play, its author and much more besides . . .