“Be brave enough to ask questions, tear it all apart, trust your instincts and value yourself and your voice in the space.”
WHO: Becca Wilson
WHAT: “The thrilling true story of Florence Waren, an intrepid Jewish resistance fighter and dazzling showgirl leading a perilous double life in WW2. Working fearlessly for the French resistance by day, Florence takes to the stage alongside icons Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker, every night at the infamous Bal Tabarin. Written by Florence’s relative, the ‘breathtakingly skilful ensemble’ (BBC Scotland) jump cut between worlds bursting with bravery, family and feather boas. With their trademark high production values, the ‘superbly multi-talented’ (**** (Scotsman)) Young Pleasance present their modern take on the glitz, glamour and glare of wartime Paris.”
WHERE: Pleasance Dome – KingDome (Venue 23)
WHEN: 15:00 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I first came to the fringe when I was 17 to perform in a Young Pleasance show and have loved it ever since! You can watch so much great work and learn so much about what theatre can be.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve seen a lot of great theatre over the past year especially in Wales, ‘Es & Flo’ and ‘Making of a Monster’ both at the WMC were inspiring. I have also been lucky enough to be part of some great shows as an actor too including The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and several shows at the Sherman Theatre most recently ‘Imrie’ written by Nia Morais and directed by Gethin Evans and I’ve learnt tough rehearsals lead to great shows.
Be brave enough to ask questions, tear it all apart, trust your instincts and value yourself and your voice in the space. Focus on creating beautiful moments, focus on detail and keep the momentum going.
Tell us about your show.
Showgirls and Spies is written by Rebecca Wilson and produced by Ellie Simpson and the Young Pleasance Company. YP have been a company for over 25 years now and was first started by Katherine Norton-Smith and her brother Tim Norton. It is now run by them and Jo Billington and will be co-directed this year by Marc Benga and Rebecca Wilson.
The production this year will be premiering in Edinburgh! We don’t know where it will go afterwards, but that is one of the wonders of Edinburgh, you never know what’s just around the corner.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I’m personally really looking forward to seeing ex YP member comedian Frankie Thompson’s new show ‘Frankie Thompson and Live Ello: Body Show’ at the Pleasance Courtyard.
‘Salty Irina’ by Eve Leigh with Broccoli Arts at the Roundabout in Summerhall.
‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ is a classic favourite as a musical theatre geek, I love it!
And finally I’m looking forward to seeing comedian Leila Navabi’s new show at the Pleasance, it’s always exciting to see other Welsh creatives in Edinburgh.
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