Playwright, Poet and Critic Bonnie Greer talks to Astral Voices about her highly acclaimed new play Ella, Meet Marilyn. Focusing on the friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, two iconic figures of the 20th century, the play shows a friendship in a time where segregation was prevalent. The play features classic Fitzgerald and Monroe songs arranged by multi-award-winning Warren Wills, directed by Colin McFarlane (The Fast Show; Judge John Deed, Batman Begins) and starring Sally Lindsay (”Shelly” from Coronation Street) and Rain Pryor (daughter of Richard). For more information go to www.4thwall.co.uk/index.html
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George Chopping recites ‘You’re beautiful like Bill’ from his recently published book of poems called Derailed. Check www.common-eye.com for details on how to buy Derailed
At each venue a group of young people are seen working. We talk to Maria Askew about her experiences working at C-Venue. Why is Jake the taller one in this tribute to The Blues Brothers?
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Classically trained musician Mike Silverman aka That 1 Guy talks to Astral Voices about his self-invented 2-stringed, multi-faceted musical instrument, The Magic Pipe. This is a unique performance with music that transcends all barriers of taste and style. For more information go to 
Annika Strohm and Gianpiero Borgia talk about the debut of the monologue Vocation of a whore at the Edinburgh Fringe and also the origins of their company Teatro dei Borgia.
Claire Hooper talks to Astral Voices about her career and about the event that prompted her new comedy Oh Cut Throat Comedy
Colleen Daley talks to Astral Voices about her roles in two plays at Edinburgh. For the kids, a member of The Tweenies turns up!! Find out more about Colleen at www.colleendaley.co.uk
As the Astral Voices team were having a well earned beer, they chatted to Matt about the impact of the festivals on him.
Anne from Act Provocateur International talks to Astral Voices about two plays in which she is performing.