EPISODE · Jul 15, 2020 · 31 MIN
Telling queer stories with Hannah Hauer-King and Sita Thomas
from Lemon Lounge · host Lemon House Theatre
“It’s about creating new work so we can be part of that LGBT+ canon and keep making change.”In this week’s episode, Jennifer Cerys, one of the Artistic Directors of Lemon House Theatre, chats to director Sita Thomas and Artistic Director of Damsel Productions Hannah Hauer-King about why we need a range of LGBTQ+ stories told on stage. They discuss why queer characters are often experiencing trauma, and seeking out LGBTQ+ plays that explore queer narratives in a different way. Finally, they share how we can reach out to LGBTQ+ audiences.--The extracts from Willow in this episode were directed by Abigail Sewell, with Jennifer Dixon playing Gabi, Sophia O'Donohue playing Lottie, and Emilio Di Salvo as the Game Show Host. The episode was edited by Brigitte Adela. The music was composed by HALI.Find out more about Lemon Lounge here: lemonhousetheatre.com/lemon-lounge
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“It’s about creating new work so we can be part of that LGBT+ canon and keep making change.”In this week’s episode, Jennifer Cerys, one of the Artistic Directors of Lemon House Theatre, chats to director Sita Thomas and Artistic Director of Damsel Productions Hannah Hauer-King about why we need a range of LGBTQ+ stories told on stage. They discuss why queer characters are often experiencing trauma, and seeking out LGBTQ+ plays that explore queer narratives in a different way. Finally, they share how we can reach out to LGBTQ+ audiences.--The extracts from Willow in this episode were directed by Abigail Sewell, with Jennifer Dixon playing Gabi, Sophia O'Donohue playing Lottie, and Emilio Di Salvo as the Game Show Host. The episode was edited by Brigitte Adela. The music was composed by HALI.Find out more about Lemon Lounge here: lemonhousetheatre.com/lemon-lounge
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