Joe Atkinson
A musical theatre kid with an unending passion for the form, it’s Joe Atkinson!
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Kari Hall
Playwright, former actor, and chef Kari Hall. Their play, “hame. teeth. CLUB.” is a love letter to their younger self and the working class Scottish club scene they grew up in. It’s a hilarious, dark, and deeply personal story about class, identity, and finding your way.
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Hiftu Quasem
“I’m Scottish, yes, I’m Bangladeshi. I was born in London. I’m proud of all aspects of my identity, but I’m also so much more than just that.” Hiftu Quasem talks to Brian about identity, representation and the pressure actors can sometimes feel to explain or represent an entire culture, religion or community.
In this wide ranging conversation, Hiftu talks about her first Shakespeare play, growing up in Aberdeen, and the rather indirect route that took her from civil engineering to acting.
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