--- title: Simply Theatre | Kate Lemon (2) description: Simply Theatre Blog (2) --- [![Simply Theatre](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SimplyTheatre_May2020/images/logo_white.png?width=59&height=105&name=logo_white.png "Simply Theatre")](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) **Menu** - [HOME](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) - OUR COURSES - [Weekly Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/weekly-courses/) - [Summer Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/summer-courses/) - [LAMDA Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lamda-examinations/) - [WHAT'S ON](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - LOCATIONS - [Geneva](https://www.simplytheatre.com/geneva/) - [Zurich](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-3/) - [Zug](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zug/) - [Lausanne](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lausanne/) - [Annecy](https://www.simplytheatre.com/annecy/) - [Basel](https://www.simplytheatre.com/basel/) - [Venue Rental](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-venue-rental/) - ABOUT THE ACADEMY - [Why Simply Theatre](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/) - [What we do](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/5-cornerstones-of-a-simply-theatre-education/) - [Our Ethos and History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/our-ethos-and-history/) - [Working With Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/working-with-schools/) - [Blog](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog) - [CONTACT US](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/contact-us/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [HOME](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) - ACADEMY - [ACADEMY](https://www.simplytheatre.com/#academy) - ABOUT THE ACADEMY - [Why Simply Theatre](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/) - [What we do](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/5-cornerstones-of-a-simply-theatre-education/) - [Our Ethos and History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/our-ethos-and-history/) - [Past Productions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/past-productions/) - [Working With Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/working-with-schools/) - [Blog](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog) - OUR COURSES - [Courses Overview](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/) - [4 – 6 Year olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/4-6-year-olds/) - [7 – 9 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/7-9-year-olds/) - [10 – 12 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/10-12-year-olds/) - [13 – 18 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/13-18-year-olds/) - [Holiday Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/summer-camps/) - [LAMDA Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lamda-examinations/) - [ISTD Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/istd-examinations/) - [PRODUCTIONS](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - [PRODUCTIONS](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - OUR PRODUCTIONS - [What’s On](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on/) - YOUR VISIT - [Booking Information](https://www.simplytheatre.com/booking-information/) - [Season Pass](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/season-pass/) - [Our Venues](https://www.simplytheatre.com/our-venues/) - [Groups and Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/groups-schools/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Food and Drink](https://www.simplytheatre.com/food-and-drink/) - [Become a Friend](https://www.simplytheatre.com/become-a-friend/) - ABOUT US - [Our History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/our-history/) - [Past productions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/past-productions/) - GET INVOLVED - [Audition](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/audition/) - [Volunteer](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/volunteer/) - YOUR LOCAL ACADEMY - [Geneva / Vaud](https://www.simplytheatre.com/geneva-vaud/) - [Zurich / Zug](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-zug/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/contact-us/) # Kate Lemon ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-27%20at%2010.14.02.png) ## [An Interview with Cora Mcgarry, star of our recent production of Danny The Champion of the World in Geneva](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/an-interview-with-cora-mcgarry-star-of-our-recent-production-of-danny-the-champion-of-the-world-geneva) July 27, 2017 We sat down with Cora Mcgarry, who recently played the role of Danny in our Geneva production of Danny The Champion Of The World - and talked about.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/an-interview-with-cora-mcgarry-star-of-our-recent-production-of-danny-the-champion-of-the-world-geneva) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/DUO%202016%204%20(4).jpg) ## [Part 2 of our interview with Swiss and World Tap Dance champions Olivia and Rebecca Grobety, who join the Simply Theatre team in September](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/part-2-of-our-interview-with-swiss-and-world-tap-dance-champions-olivia-and-rebecca-grobety-who-join-the-simply-theatre-team-in-september) July 11, 2017 What classes will you be teaching at Simply Theatre? We'll mostly be teaching dance for the Performing Arts courses. We're really looking forward to.. 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[Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/an-american-in-paris-2-part-interview-with-haydn-oakley-part-1) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Great%20Shots/Jenna%20Mini%20Dramas.jpg) ## [6 Reasons why Simply Theatre's approach to the Performing Arts is different](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/6-reasons-why-simply-theatres-approach-to-the-performing-arts-is-different) June 7, 2017 Simply Theatre Academy’s approach to the Performing Arts is perhaps a little different than other performing arts providers – partly because of the.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/6-reasons-why-simply-theatres-approach-to-the-performing-arts-is-different) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Macbeth_2016_0407.jpg) ## [Why our children's careers will depend on theatrical skills](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/why-our-childrens-careers-will-depend-on-theatrical-skills) May 30, 2017 A British Chamber of Commerce Workforce Survey conducted in 2014 concluded that 88% of school leavers are not prepared for work. 57% of these.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/why-our-childrens-careers-will-depend-on-theatrical-skills) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Great%20Shots/Potential%20Brochure%20Image%2035.jpg) ## [2 Simply Theatre students gain places at prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/2-simply-theatre-students-gain-places-at-the-prestigious-new-york-universit-tisch-school-of-the-arts) May 24, 2017 We’re always incredibly sad to see our students fly the Simply Theatre nest – but at the same time incredibly proud and excited for them! Huge.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/2-simply-theatre-students-gain-places-at-the-prestigious-new-york-universit-tisch-school-of-the-arts) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/ST%20Rich%20Tunley%20pic.png) ## [From Page To Stage - Choosing the right showcase material for our students](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/from-page-to-stage-choosing-the-right-showcase-pieces-for-our-students) May 17, 2017 As students busy themselves preparing for their end of year showcases, Simply Theatre’s Head of Drama, Richard Tunley, who has many years of.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/from-page-to-stage-choosing-the-right-showcase-pieces-for-our-students) ![](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Blood_Brothers_Workshop_2.jpg) ## [Our Blood Brothers experience...](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/our-blood-brothers-experience) November 6, 2016 The cast of Blood Brothers recently did a workshop with Mike Southern, who was in the West End production of Blood Brothers for 10 years and runs.. 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