Ulster American

09/27/22 • 13 min

Preview of Ulster American for its London premiere following acclaimed productions in Edinburgh and Dublin. This scintillating play examines issues of cultural identity, abuse of power, and male privilege. It's uncompromising, exhilarating, viciously funny, and not for the faint of heart. Three people meet on the eve of rehearsals for a new West End play about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Hollywood star Jay wants to explore his Irish heritage, director Leigh wants to run the National Theatre, and playwright Ruth wants to meet Quentin Tarantino, but without having to compromise her artistic vision. Three careers could be made – or broken. Then something is said that cannot be unsaid, a line is crossed, and mayhem ensues. This episode features Cait Hart Dyke interviewing one of the three stars, Paddy Cooper.
Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Recording at the Putney Arts Theatre.

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

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Midsummer Night's Dream

The first performance of the new season is the magnificent Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring plays. Suitable for families, children and anyone interested in theatre this new production is the perfect introduction to the Putney Theatre Company with performances at the Hurlingham Club and Putney Arts Theatre. This episode features the inimitable Chris Cully and an edited version of the Riverside Radio interview with Frances Bodiam, Cait Hart Dyke and Penny Weatherall.
Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Recording at the Putney Arts Theatre and, elements courtesy of Riverside Radio

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Ulster American Riverside Radio edition

A quick update for the first night of Ulster American, directed by Stuart Watson and starring Nathan Cable as Jay Conway, Paddy Cooper as Leigh Carver and Imogen Reeve-Tucker as Ruth Davenport. This episode features an extract from the Riverside Radio interview with Paddy, and the Putney Theatre Artistic Directors Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Three people meet on the eve of rehearsals for a new West End play about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. What could go wrong? A tense, unsettling drama from the pen of David Ireland, performed in London for the first time.
Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Main segment recorded by Zoom, and used by courtesy of Riverside Radio (Thank you!).
Riverside interview by Sian Kenyon

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk