The Northern Echo | Theatre Column

Trailer trash Carmen

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:45:51 +0000

Viv Hardwick talks to Heather Shipp about bringing Carmen to life as a US trailer park rebel.

Bite of reality for BlueGiro

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:48:12 +0000

Newcastle theatre company boss Catrina McHugh talks to Viv Hardwick about her latest serious subject.

Aaron answers the call

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:57:58 +0000

Geordie singer Aaron Bayley briefly tasted stardom when he reached the final line-up of Pop Idol in 2001. Now a surprise invitation has come his way, says Viv Hardwick.

This Dream will do

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:52:40 +0000

Francesca Jackson didn’t come first in the TV talent show I’d Do Anything, but she won a far better prize, she tells Steve Pratt

Into Battle

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:28:20 +0100

Robert Battle talks to Viv Hardwick about taking charge of America’s biggest modern dance company as Alvin Ailey visits Newcastle.

Aladdin genius

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:24:13 +0100

Disney takes great care to keep the magic alive, ice skater Jamie Loper tells Viv Hardwick.

Liberty belle

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:01:08 +0100

Former reality TV contestant Michelle Heaton is taking pole position for a return to acting, she tells Viv Hardwick.

Shappi edge

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:06:33 +0100

Tough times have helped Shappi Khorsandi’s career to take off, she tells Viv Hardwick.

Stand-up, sit down

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:10:20 +0100

Paul Tonkinson’s delighted to be taking on a TV challenge, he tells Viv Hardwick.

Desperately seeking Edna

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:00:14 +0100

It took a while for Brian Conley to get the hang of playing an overweight blonde, but now the fat lady’s all-singing and dancing. He talks to Viv Hardwick.