Podcast: A chilly chat in The Nag’s Head

Make It Beautiful’s Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson on their new play, The Nag’s Head

We’ve been big fans of Make It Beautiful Theatre since day one. We were lucky enough to catch their first ever show, The Co-op, and happily gave it all five stars in our review, and said we were “finding it hard to fault Make it Beautiful Theatre’s debut production and am already looking forward to their next one.”

We’ve seen the team go from strength to strength, so were delighted when we got the chance to chat to Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, one third of the team behind all their work.

Gabriel joined us to chat about their next project, The Nag’s Head, their chilling take on ghost stories, and which will be playing at Park Theatre from 17 October (more info and bookings ⁠here⁠)

Hear about the play, why they decided to venture into ghost stories, and just why pubs are the perfect setting.

The Nag’s Head

By Felix Grainger & Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson

Directed by Alice Chambers

Park Theatre

17 October – 28 October

Welcome to The Nag’s Head: The spookiest pub in Shireshire.  

Do you believe in ghost stories? Do you want to hear tales that will chill you to the bone… that will make you wish you brought a spare set of pants?

After the death of their father, three estranged siblings return home for the funeral. Burdened with their dad’s failing pub and a weird painting, they must decide whether to work together to save The Nag’s Head or succumb to their inner demons. 

With support from the Arts Council England, Shropshire Museum and the Norwich Theatre, Make It Beautiful Theatre Company presents their new dark comedy play: The Nag’s Head. Featuring original music from folk band Good Habits, and real paranormal accounts, this debut production is an ode to rural England and the independent pub.

Tickets available here.