Starfish With Lucy Appleby, Emma Riches, and Peter Saracen - Episode 434

🎭 What happens when compassion meets comedy—and good intentions get tested? In this inspiring new episode of The Martin Talk Show, I sit down with director Lucy Appleby, actress Emma Riches, and actor Peter Saracen to dive deep into Starfish — a darkly funny and thought-provoking play by Richard Fitchett, brought to life by Two Right Feet this November at The Bread & Roses Theatre. 🌟Starfish follows a couple whose morals are challenged when they encounter an ABBA-loving homeless stranger — a meeting that uncovers uncomfortable truths and unexpected connections. 💫 Through laughter, tension, and raw honesty, this play asks: what would you do if kindness collided with your own comfort zone?In this conversation, we explore the power of humour to reveal the human condition, the delicate art of balancing comedy and social commentary, and why theatre like Starfish is more vital than ever. 🎬 Together, Lucy, Emma, and Peter share their insights on collaboration, character, and the emotional layers that make this production truly unforgettable.Tune in for an episode that celebrates theatre’s ability to provoke, entertain, and transform. ✨ Whether you’re an artist, actor, or lover of storytelling, this one’s for you — a reminder that art has the power to make us see ourselves differently.🎧 Starfish runs 11th–15th November 2025 at The Bread & Roses Theatre. Don’t miss this heart-stirring exploration of home, loss, and conscience.Tickets: https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/news/richard-fitchett-on-his-new-play-starfishAs always, connect with Martin via: 🌐 www.themartintalkshow.com#TheMartinTalkShow #StarfishPlay #TwoRightFeet #LucyAppleby #EmmaRiches #PeterSaracen #RichardFitchett #BreadAndRosesTheatre #LondonTheatre #BritishTheatre #IndieTheatre #DarkComedy #NewWriting #StageLife #ActorsLife #DirectorLife #TheatreLovers #PodcastInterview #BehindTheScenes #CreativeConversation #ArtMeetsLife #TheatreCommunity #ABBA #ComedyWithMeaning #HomelessnessAwareness #SocialCommentary #CreativeJourney #InspiringTalks #ArtsPodcast #MartinColton