Episode 18: Chatting to the Director and Cast of 'The Lies You Tell' all about their show!

New Wolsey Theatre Podcast

In episode 18 of the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast, we caught the brilliant director and cast of touring show The Lies You Tell on their lunch break for a quick chat about who they are, what the show is about, and the impact of taking theatre into schools!
This is a brand-new, joyful, music-filled play by award-winning writer Yolanda Mercy, commissioned by Suffolk County Council to support young people in understanding and prioritising their mental wellbeing after the last two years. It is presented by Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, the New Wolsey Theatre and HighTide.
T has moved from the city, making a fresh start. He's not ashamed of his mum, but he's not sure the other kids will understand. It's OK not to tell everyone the truth about everything, isn't it?
We talk about their theatre beginnings, featuring a hilarious story from Richard about his school crush, how they relate to the story of 'T' and the other characters in The Lies You Tell, and the effect on children that the story has, from what they've seen in the first leg of their tour.
The first leg was across Bury St. Edmunds, with the second being across Ipswich and the surrounding area. We spoke about what they all got up to over their summer break, how easy or difficult it is to pick the story and script back up after a hiatus, and what techniques they use to engage a more difficult audience in a school.
A huge thank you to Nathan, Afua, Jordan and Richard for recording this great episode with us!
If you have a connection to the New Wolsey Theatre and would like to record an episode with us, or if you have any questions you'd like to ask, please send us an email at [e-mail] - we'd love to hear from you!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
More tickets on sale now for some fantastic shows we think you'll really love this Autumn:
TRIO
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Tell us what you thought of this episode!

Thank you for listening to the New Wolsey Theatre podcast.
If you'd like to get involved in any way please send us an email:
Email: [e-mail] (Podcast host and Marketing Officer)
All show tickets are on sale HERE.
Visit the New Wolsey Theatre website HERE.
Thanks to our good friends at podtalk.co.uk for managing and producing our podcast.

The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.
ABOUT THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich is a multi-award-winning vibrant cultural hub enriching the lives of people in Suffolk. We offer a diverse range of performances, community engagement activities, and artist development opportunities. We are nationally renowned for our excellence, diversity, and accessibility, and we are committed to continuing this essential work.