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After the recent opening of Man and Boy in the Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, Laurie Kynaston sat down with us to talk about this rare revival, working with director Anthony Lau on this new production and sharing the stage with acting legends Ben Daniels and Malcolm Sinclair. Our discussion delves into the contemporary revival of Terence Rattigan’s plays and the reasons his character-driven stories remain relevant to modern audiences. Laurie himself made his debut in another Rattigan play: The Winslow Boy and tells us about the full-circle elements of his turn in this latest project. details the history of Man and Boy, noting its initial lack of success , and describes his first impressions of the script and the character of Basil Anthony. The conversation also addresses the technical challenges of performing in the round and the spatial awareness required to remain visible to a surrounding audience. Additionally, the interview examines Kynaston's history of portraying strained father-son dynamics , covering the emotional weight of The Son and the logistical process of joining the cast of Long Day’s Journey Into Night on short notice.

In our new interview with Laurie Kynaston, he shares his personal outlook on the industry and reflections on his career progression. He addresses the socio-economic barriers currently facing the theatre, specifically the issues of rising ticket prices and classism. We hear him reflect on his own beginnings at Theatr Clwyd in North Wales, while expressing concern that potential audiences are being priced out of the arts. As he transitions into more prominent leading roles, he shares his optimism about the future as well as his gratitude to being welcomed in certain circles in the theatre world. It's a truly endearing conversation and as Laurie continues through his 30s, we look forward to seeing his shift from younger male parts to mature roles that reflect his already wise worldview.

Man and Boy runs at Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre until 14 March.

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In this new interview, we sat down with the luminous Dino Fetscher as he continues his run in Oh, Mary! in the West End. Following his Olivier-nominated turn as Felix Turner in the National Theatre’s devastating revival of The Normal Heart, Dino has returned to the stage in a role that is as chaotic as it is brilliant: playing Mary Todd Lincoln's Teacher in Cole Escola’s subversive smash hit. The show has been received heartily by critics and audiences alike, with laughter erupting from the Trafalgar Theatre every night. In the show, he stars opposite Mason Alexander Park as Mary Todd Lincoln and Giles Terera as Abraham Lincoln.

In a heartfelt conversation with us, Dino Fetscher opened about his journey from breakout star in Cucumber and Banana to becoming one of the most visible openly gay actors of his generation. We hear him talk about the transformative experience of playing Felix Turner in The Normal Heart where he describes the characters and those lost in the AIDS epidemic as being like "ancestors" - all part of a chosen family of LGBTQ+ individuals. With LGBTQ stories slowly becoming more mainstream, Dino also tells us about the importance of using anger in the right way to encourage positive change for the community. It's a truly endearing conversation and we look forward to seeing Dino continue to thrive as an actor and advocate.

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Over the last few years, Oli Higginson has proved himself to be a real force on both stage and screen, starring in major revivals of The Last 5 Years, Measure For Measure and won the Ian Charleson Award for his Cassio in Othello. Now he returns to the world of musical theatre in the Almeida Theatre's revival of American Psycho the Musical, taking on the role of Timothy Price in what will be Rupert Goold's last directing outing at the theatre as Artistic Director. Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's adaptation of Bret Easton-Ellis' novel won huge acclaim during its 2012-13 run at the Almeida and is returning at a time that feels more relevant than ever.

In this brand new interview with Oli Higginson, he sits down to share his insights into a career that has taken him from Southwark Playhouse to the West End to the world of Bridgerton. In recent months, we have also seen the emergence of Modern Oli, a musician exploring themes of love, childhood and overcoming challenges. As an actor though, Oli remains committed to giving audiences memorable characters and exploring a range of shows - both classics and contemporary pieces. There's always a rich authenticity to his performances and it looks like he'll continue to be a strong presence on stage in the years to come. As American Psycho prepares to open, audiences can again look forward to his detailed and sensitive acting, but also gorgeous vocals that made him a star to watch out for in the musical theatre world.

American Psycho runs at the Almeida Theatre from 30 January - 14 March.