In this episode - we talk to Christopher Lee-Power - writer, director and producer of his autobiographical play 'Breaking Free'.

He says "This is more than a play—it’s a statement on the power of perseverance, the importance of self-acceptance, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Breaking Free is a must-see for anyone who has ever fought to find their voice in a world that too often tries to silence it."

In this epsiode, we meet Phil Perez - one of the minds behind Special Tea.

Special Tea is a genre-bending, jazz-funk-infused fever dream of crime, conspiracy, and caffeine dependency. When bailiffs seize their mystical tea plant, shop owners Hugo and Tyler must embark on a bizarre, high-stakes heist to retrieve it. Their journey takes them through haunted holiday camps, train-riding council estate druids, and an unhinged nail-fetishist landlord, all leading to a showdown with a possessed ventriloquist and his monstrous puppet overlord.

We talk to Alex Carr, writer and director of the show. He is also the Founder of Old Fruit Jar Productions, who are putting on the show. Find out why this show is one you don't want to miss!

Welcome to the new season of the Wirral Theatre Festival podcast. We'll be reflecting on how the last festival went, and looking forward to new ideas that we're hoping to bring to next years festival.