Actor and writer, Robin Soans talks about Frances de la Tour playing Hamlet, which was the first production after Half Moon Theatre had moved to a new venue on the Mile End Road.

Robin Soans talks about performing in Hamlet at Half Moon Theatre on Mile End Road. He recalls rehearsing the production at the same time as he was performing in a double bill at the theatre in the evening. He talks about the fabulous set and costume designs which were created out of ‘found’ objects and clothing from charity shops.

Robin Soans was in a number of productions at Half Moon Theatre, both at Alie Street and on the Mile End Road in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He talks about Rob Walker, Artistic Director of the company at the time.

Robin Soans talks about the production of Chobham Armour, which he and Robin Hooper had to write within a few days, when they were not able to get the rights to Mahagonny.

Robin Soans talks about Edward Bond’s The Worlds at Half Moon Theatre on Mile End Road and how the production drew attention to what was happening in society at the time. Interviewed by Toni Tsaera.