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Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This is the second part of an in-depth conversation with legendary gay playwright, screen-writer and author - Martin Sherman. Perhaps best known for writing landmark gay play, Bent, As well as other stunning plays such as When She Danced, Messiah, Cracks, Gently Down The Stream and many, many others. On screen, his credits include Mrs Henderson Presents (BAFTA-nominated), The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, Callas Forever, Alive and Kicking, and The Clothes in the Wardrobe. Across theatre and film, Martin has been nominated for two Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and two BAFTA Awards, and he has crafted queer stories thoughtout the decades.Episode Highlights Include:• Opening night of Bent at the Royal Court.• Memories of working with legendary actors such as Sir Ian McKellen and Vanessa Redgrave DBE.• Taking Bent to Broadway and the trials and tribulations that came with it.• His experiences adapting Bent into a feature film and working with director Sean Mathias.• What it was like writing his masterpiece, Rose.• How he felt after his play Onassis was panned by critics in the West End.• Taking Bent to Broadway and the trials and tribulations that came with it.• How queer stories have changed over the decades and how age influenced his play, Gently Down The Stream.• And many other insights into playwriting and being one of the greatest gay playwrights to have written for stage and screen.Like and SubscribeMake sure you like and subscribe to be notified the moment our next episode is released!Support UsIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider making a donation to help us nurture LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers and proudly tell Queer stories, by visiting www.queertheatre.co.uk/support-usSponsors & Supporters:Theataccounts: The entertainment industry's trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram: @theataccounts.Videography by Ned Wakeley of The Showreel Company theshowreelcompany.com | Instagram: @theshowreelcompany_Photography by Paul Madeleypaulmadeleystudio.com | @paulmadeleystudioSpecial Thanksto Liam Chaplin, Adam Deamer, Oliver Blatherwick, Rhys Godfrey and the staff of the Two Brewers.Queer TheatreThis podcast is proudly produced by Queer Theatre, committed to LGBTQ+ storytelling and nurturing Queer talent. Discover more about their acting classes, Queer Play Reading Club, showcases, and event. Connect at www.queertheatre.co.uk, Instagram: @QueerTheatreUK, TikTok: @QueerTheatreUK, @Threads @QueerTheatreUK. Follow The Show People PodcastInstagram: @theshowpeoplepodcast, X: @ShowPeopleUK www.queertheatre.co.ukFollow Andrew KeatesInstagram: @MrAndrewKeates, TikTok: @andrewkeates, X: @andrewkeateswww.andrewkeates.co.ukOn The Boardwalk by Martin Sherman, published by Inkandescentincandescent.co.uk | @inkandescentThank you for your support.Until next time - love always, Ax