Bryan Elsley - Managing Director / Writer
Dave Evans - Head of Development
Currently listening to / watching / reading
I’ve been reading Anthony Powell’s A Dance To The Music of Time since January – it’s a big (12 volumes), broadly comic novel about the fringes of posh British society from the 1920s to the 1970s. His sentences are gorgeous but the gossipy, soapy story is what’s felt like such a constant companion through a hellish winter. I’m already dreading the end.
Perhaps there’ll be more actually funny comedy again some time soon – while I bide my time for new Tina Fey and Julia Davis, I’m thrilled about the third and final series of The Comeback, enjoying the warm bath of Rooster and delighted by the feralness of SNL: UK.
And I saw and adored Sarah Power’s Welcome to Pemfort at the Soho Theatre last month. It’s best seen without knowing much about it but it’s charming and razor sharp and light on its feet and tar deep and doesn’t let you off the hook. Truly beautiful, strong stuff..
Lindsay Taggart - Company Manager
Currently listening to / watching / reading
I’m looking forward to seeing the Rose Wylie exhibition at the Royal Academy, her fun, bold playful paintings are such a treat to see in person and a total icon who’s still making work into her 90s.
Easter holidays was a good excuse for a rainy cinema day and highly recommend The Drama from Kristoffer Borgli. Fun, unexpected and great performances from the two leads.
The Moth Club’s Knock2bag comedy night is the perfect setting to see a variety of new and established performers - the last one I went to was hosted by the brilliant Freddie Meredith who I can’t wait to see again already. A good one to keep your eye on!
Daniel Donnelly - Development Executive
Currently listening to / watching / reading
I’ve seen some very good documentaries this year. Murder Trial on BBC got into the mechanics of a cold case murder at the High Court. Anatomy of Lies was about Elisabeth Finch the Grey’s Anatomy writer who told the most crazy lies, look her up. The Boyzone doc was excellent, entertaining and really well put together.
Barry Can’t Swim is an Edinburgh DJ/musician that has been recommended to me that I’m really enjoying. Electronic music and a bit jazzy. I also love the song Mathematics from Joy Crookes feat Kano. Nice UK soulful stuff, with a lovely big chorus, the notes of which I can’t quite hit.
The Digger is an independent magazine from Glasgow that focuses on crime stories, mainly found from sitting in the sheriff court and reporting some of the weird and wonderful going ons that don’t make the big news outlets.
Bradley Adams - Producer
Currently listening to / watching / reading
Tristian and Isolde, Follies (50th anniversary), Mama Mia (my grandaughter makes me)
Promising Young Woman. Succession (cracking performances)
Maiden Castle by John Cowper Powys, (someone thought it would make a good drama, they were wrong!). A Terrible Beauty by Peter Watson, (Started it 15 years ago, totally love it but can't quite finish it. It's next to my bed permanently). The Longest Memory by Fred D'Aguir (think it could make a great drama).