Mark Ravenhill
Playwright and critic who joins Front Row as a reviewer, providing analysis and commentary on theatre and film including Hamnet and Woman in Mind.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 42min
Jessie Buckley on her starring role in the film Hamnet
Jessie Buckley, the award-winning actress, shares insights about her role as Agnes in the film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell’s Hamnet, highlighting how she approached the character with a shamanistic language inspired by dreams. She discusses reclaiming Anne Hathaway's story as a powerful figure against Shakespeare's shadow. Alongside critics Bidisha Mamata and Mark Ravenhill, they analyze the film's emotional depth, including its exploration of grief and compelling performances, including that of young Jacoby Jupe as Hamnet.
Mar 15, 2024 • 45min
Edward Bond
Exploring the brisk and brutal style of playwright Edward Bond, his commitment to socialist writing, and the disturbing scene in 'Saved' where a baby is stoned. Delving into Bond's craft, impactful characters, surreal plays, and his influences and legacy. Reflecting on the defiance of the Royal Court Theatre against censorship and the significant impact of 'Saved' on playwrights.
