Hear Me Out

In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation branches out to the joys and challenges of creating short films and Susan also opens up about a pivotal early-career decision in which she had to choose between acting and her family. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion that highlights the intersections of faith, creativity and personal sacrifice.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Claire Skinner, Giles Terera and Freddie Fox.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.Susan Wokoma photo credit: Alexandra CameronLocation: Home House, Portman Square Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation branches out to the joys and challenges of creating short films and Susan also opens up about a pivotal early-career decision in which she had to choose between acting and her family. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion that highlights the intersections of faith, creativity and personal sacrifice.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Claire Skinner, Giles Terera and Freddie Fox.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.Susan Wokoma photo credit: Alexandra CameronLocation: Home House, Portman Square Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Hope, renowned for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Spanish Princess", joins Lucy in her childhood home in Dorset. Together, they dive into Duncan Macmillan's powerful play "Lungs" and the complexities of deciding to have children in an uncertain world. Charlotte shares her thoughts on balancing the demanding life of an actress with the desire to become a mother, the intricacies of the Meisner technique, and why Duncan Macmillan's writing resonates so deeply with women, both in "Lungs" and the current West End production of "People, Places and Things". This episode is a heartfelt and insightful look at the intersection of career, personal life, and the art of acting.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Denise Gough, Mark Gatiss and Antonia Thomas.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francesca Moody, esteemed theatre producer of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer", joins host Lucy Eaton for an eye-opening chat in this week's episode. Francesca shares her profound admiration for Dennis Kelly, choosing Jess' final monologue from "Love & Money" as her favourite speech. The conversation also explores Francesca's long-standing relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a pivotal platform throughout her illustrious career. Tune in to hear her insightful reflections on the festival's impact on contemporary theatre and her own professional journey. And don't miss her behind-the-scenes insights into the importance of "Fleabag" on her subsequent career and how she feels about the lives of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer" on screen.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Claire Skinner, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Neil Gaiman and Brendan Coyle.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's enlightening conversation is thanks to esteemed actor Shaun Dooley, known for his roles in Apple's recent “Criminal Record, “Broadchurch”, “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and “Saltburn”. Joined by host Lucy Eaton, Shaun delves into the depths of Harold Pinter's timeless play, "The Caretaker," focusing on Aston's poignant monologue. Along the way, he candidly shares his experiences with nerves and imposter syndrome, and challenges the conventional wisdom of media critics. Also tune in to find out what Die Hard, Father of the Bride and Forrest Gump all have in common…Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Claire Skinner, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Neil Gaiman and Brendan Coyle.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.**Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the unsettling world of Oscar Wilde's Salomé as Lucy Eaton sits down with acclaimed author and visionary storyteller, Neil Gaiman (write of The Sandman, Good Omens and Coraline). Gaiman shares his insights and reflections on this iconic piece of literature, as he dissects the influence of Wilde's lesser known work. He offers a unique perspective on the enduring significance of this raw and impactful piece by delving into the play's history and his own personal relationship with it, reading it for the first time age 13. As well as discussing the play, Neil breaks down the joys of seeing his own stories adapted into stage and screen and why theatre has a special place in his heart.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Adrian Lester, Mark Gatiss, Patsy Ferran and Toby Stephens.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity FairA Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic "Misfits" star Antonia Thomas takes centre stage on this week's Hear Me Out episode, offering an inside look into her illustrious career spanning both sides of the pond. Antonia delves into her favourite speech from Nina Segal's "Shooting Hedda Gabler," opens up about the challenges of pushing actors to their limits in film creation, and candidly discusses the pervasive snobbery between the theatre and screen industries. As a classically trained British actress (a graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a National Theatre alum) and a major American TV star (playing the much-loved Dr Brown in “The Good Doctor”), she's seen it all! Plus, get ready for a barrel of laughs as Antonia shares the mic with Lucy Eaton.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Claire Skinner, Freddie Fox, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Niamh Walsh.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout *****Podcast of the Week - GuardianTop 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity Fair*****A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mincefluencers, it's time to tune in! As this week's episode sees Lucy Eaton sit down Claire-Marie Hall, who plays Jean in the hit West End show Operation Mincemeat. And in this special episode, there's a little break from tradition as Claire-Marie shares her favourite song from a musical, offering a fresh perspective on her craft. Claire talks about the experience of being in the West End's best reviewed show of all time, delves into the differences between musical theatre auditions and straight theatre auditions and discusses how she's breaking free from the confines of the "musical theatre performer" label.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Corey Mylchreest, Maddy Hill and Kwame Kwei-Armah.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_pod...A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an enthralling conversation, as esteemed Welsh actor Steffan Rhodri takes centre stage in this week's episode. From his latest role in Simon Godwin's adaptation of Macbeth to his iconic portrayal of Dave Coaches in Gavin and Stacey, Steffan is truly one of our most versatile and talented actors. In this episode, he zones in on a particularly memorable time at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, sharing anecdotes of Terry Hands' sonnet sessions and Nicol Williamson walking off-stage mid-show. Together with Lucy, he explores timeless themes explored in Shakespeare's works and explains why it was so important that his Dad got to see him play Edgar.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Toby Stephens, J. Smith Cameron, Patricia Hodge and Freddie Fox.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_pod...A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the spotlight with illustrious actor Mark Gatiss, know best for his iconic roles in television series like 'Sherlock' and his captivating performances on stage. In this episode, Gatiss breaks down the layers of his favourite speech: a Hamlet monologue but as used in Jack Thorne's recent hit, 'The Motive and the Cue', in which Gatiss has wowed critics in his portrayal of John Gielgud. Join Lucy and Mark as they delve into the intricacies of Thorne's adaptation, exploring not only significance of Hamlet's advice to the players but also Gatiss' personal insights and experiences as a performer, writer and director. From portraying real-life figures to navigating the idiosyncrasies of different audiences, Gatiss' anecdotes offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true theatrical virtuoso.Catch Mark in 'The Motive and the Cue' at the Noël Coward Theatre, playing until 23 March 2024. And audiences worldwide can also enjoy the National Theatre Live capture of the original production in cinemas from 21 March. Tickets are available from NTLive.com.Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Adrian Lester, Brendan Coyle, Patsy Ferran and Corey Mylchreest.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_pod...A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the season of good will, so we thought we'd release Episode 1 of Series 3 early! In this extra-special Hear Me Out chat, Corey Mylchreest (known for his role as King George in Netflix's Queen Charlotte) joins host Lucy Eaton for an insightful conversation that reaches far beyond the glittering ballrooms of the Bridgerton universe. Corey shares his favorite speech from Dennis Kelly's 'The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas,' sparking a discussion on the challenges and lack of control that actors face in both theatre and screen. Corey takes listeners behind the scenes, offering insights from his RADA training and telling Lucy just what it feels like to have an “m" at the end of your number of instagram followers... Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Toby Stephens, J. Smith Camerson, Patricia Hodge and Freddie Fox.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_pod...A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think you love Gerri from Succession? You've got to see this! J. Smith-Cameron has become a household name thanks to her stellar performance in all 4 seasons of Succession. But before Waystar and the Roys, J. was a firm favourite on and off Broadway. In this special bonus episode of Hear Me out, recorded days before the season finale of Succession airs, J. talks to Lucy about her favourite speech from Sean O'Casey's classic ‘Juno and the Paycock'. And yes, of course they also delve into the end of - as Lucy puts it - “a perfect piece of television.” Is there room for a sequel (Succession the Movie)?? Have the cast all said goodbye? And was it really as wonderful as we all hope?Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Toby Stephens, Richard Eyre, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Joanna Vanderham.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut.** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim McInnerny, Lord Percy Percy of Blackadder and Simon Gould in 10 Percent, finishes off the series with a discussion about William Shakespeare's Richard II. He explains to Lucy why it's more important to understand the rhythm of Shakespeare's verse than understanding the meaning of all the words; he talks to Lucy about the experience of being part of a cult comedy such as Blackadder and why playing Hamlet is more about the actor than it is about the part. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Toby Stephens, Richard Eyre, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Joanna Vanderham.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Christmas episode, Lucy's speaks to David Mumeni. Originally an actor, famous for his roles in 'Stath Lets Flats' and 'Dead Pixels', he is also the founder of Open Door, an organisation that helps talented young people who do not have the financial means to gain a place at one of the UK's leading drama schools. As well as discussing his favourite speech, NSFW by Lucy Kirkwood, and its relation to the first year of Open Door, David talks about diversity within the industry, how you can never judge what's going to be a success and what isn't, and the frustrating and proud aspects of being a mixed race Iranian working in the British TV and theatre industry.Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Olivier award winner Patsy Ferran, ex Bond villain Toby Stephens and theatre royalty Sir Richard Eyre.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning actor of stage and screen, best known for his turn as Bond villain Gustav Graves in Die Another Day, Rochester in BBC's Jane Eyre and most recently as the lead in Netflix's Lost in Space, Toby Stephens is one of Britain's best loved actors. His favourite speech is from Shakespeare's Macbeth and whilst chatting about the speech, Toby delves into the miracle of theatrical ambiguity, tells tales of awful stage fight mistakes and bonds with Lucy over the perils of fake blood.Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include BBC leading lady Joanna Vanderham, screen/theatre writer Jack Thorne and Olivier award winner Patsy Ferran.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Actress Olivier award winner Patsy Ferran talks about a speech from the play that made her famous: Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke. As well as discussing her favourite Alma speech and why she's the best character Williams ever wrote, Patsy and Lucy talk about Patsy's method for learning lines, which theatre marketing phrases are grinding their gears at the moment and just what it was like to win the Best Actress Olivier.Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include king of theatre Sir Richard Eyre, BBC leading lady Joanna Vanderham and screen/theatre writer Jack Thorne.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of Jamestown and Netflix's recent hit The Sandman, Niamh Walsh, breaks down the brilliance of her favourite speech by Hermione from Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Amidst some enthusiastic discussion around the badass role of Hermione, Niamh talks to Lucy about decolonising our thinking around accents, why filming Sandman was the best thing ever and what she took from her training at LAMDA. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include national treasure Sanjeev Bhaskar, king of theatre Sir Richard Eyre and BBC leading lady Joanna Vanderham. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Olivier, Tony and BAFTA Award winning playwright Jack Thorne talks about Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and his favourite Willie Loman speech towards the end of the play. They cover favourite theatre spaces in London and what makes an unfinished speech so clever. Jack explains why he thinks Death of a Salesman is one of the best plays ever written and discusses his own writing process. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Blackadder's Tim McInnerny, James Bond's Toby Stephens and BBC leading lady Joanna Vanderham. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Ted Lasso's bad boy Nick Mohammed discusses his favourite speech with Lucy Eaton. While chatting about Puck's famous epilogue from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Nick talks about his childhood English teacher and how Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's The Office influenced his comedic style. He reminisces over his student theatre days and finally talks a bit of Ted Lasso. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Blackadder's Tim McInnerny, James Bond's Toby Stephens and Olivier award winning writer Jack Thorne. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Sanjeev Bhaskar is a national treasure, first shooting to fame with his comedy gold: Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42. Now best known for his long-standing role in Unforgotten, in this episode he takes the opportunity to discuss Ayub Khan Din's massively popular play East in East. Lucy and Sanjeev chat about his journey with understanding Shakespeare, how he learnt to access stories that were removed from his cultural background as a young boy and just why East is East cracked the mainstream market so successfully. With shout-outs to Yasmina Reza's Art, Michael Attenborough and Paul Schofield, this chat is a sumptuous journey through theatre history that eventually winds its way towards a conversation about incredible screen work and what was so remarkable about Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator climax. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Blackadder's Tim McInnerny, James Bond's Toby Stephens and Olivier award winning writer Jack Thorne. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ With huge thanks in this episode to the Charlie Chaplin estate who provided us with a clip from The Great Dictator: Charles Chaplin - The Great Dictator © Roy Export SAS A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Theatre royalty Sir Richard Eyre joins the show to discuss Shakespeare's King Lear, in particular the ‘Come, let's away to prison' speech. Why does he believe it's the most beautiful language in all of Shakespeare? Who did it best: Ian Holme or Anthony Hopkins? Do actors need to have experienced something to act it? And do you really acquire wisdom and ease in older age? Richard and Lucy get into it all in this deep-dive episode into the joys and curses of Shakespeare, directing and the theatre industry. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Goodness Gracious Me's Sanjeev Bhaskar, Blackadder's Tim McInnerny and James Bond's Toby Stephens. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

"What's your favourite speech?" We're back for a second series! And kicking us off is the sublimely talented Joanna Vanderham (Emmy Award winning The Runaway, BBC's The Control Room and Paradise, What Maisie Knew, The Boy with the Topknot). Joanna discusses Penelope Skinner's translation of Alexei Arbuzov's 'The Promise'. What made her audition for the play so unique, why does she appreciate her time at Royal Welsh College so much and how does it feel when a writer creates a brand new monologue especially for you? Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Goodness Gracious Me's Sanjeev Bhaskar, Olivier award winning director Sir Richard Eyre and Blackadder's Tim McInnerny. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Series 2 of Hear Me Out premieres this September, with new episodes being released every other week. Listen on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Lucy Eaton and starring a slurry of high profile guests from the West End and Broadway, TV and film. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/317vRht **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout** A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast

Highlights from Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei Armah's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Kwame discusses 2 plays in this special series finale of Hear Me Out. First off is American icon August Wilson, best known for 'Fences' and the recently Oscar nominated 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' But it is his play, 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' that gets explored here, having inspired Kwame to be a writer himself. Also discussed is Randolph Edmonds' 'Nat Turner', recounting the real-life slave rebellion of 1831. Lucy and Kwame chat spirituality, David Mamet and whether Kwame ever finds himself mimicking his favourite writers... Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/399rKikOEYM **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout**

Highlights from 'The Crown' actor Freddie Fox's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Freddie delves into one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches, the St Crispin's Day monologue from 'Henry V': He explains to host Lucy Eaton what's so admirable about the character of Henry, discusses that crazy time he stepped in to play Romeo for Hollywood star Lily James when Richard Madden broke his ankle and shares his worst drama school audition tale. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/NrBPXFUVbH8 **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout**

Highlights from 'Hamilton' actor Giles Terera's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. London's own inaugural Aaron Burr talks all things 'Hamlet' and 'Hamilton' with host Lucy Eaton. With particular exploration into a lost Hamlet scene between Horatio and Gertrude that he found when doing the play at the National Theatre, Giles discusses favourite unknown Shakespeare roles with Lucy, what it was like to land the mother of all gigs (*cough cough* thanks Lin-Manuel!) and how much that Olivier really meant to him. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/f4ASUm0kxXI **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout**

Highlights from 'Eastenders' actress Maddy Hill's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. The 'Casualty' and soap star chats to Lucy Eaton about her favourite Imogen speech from William Shakespeare's ‘Cymbeline': she reminisces over her time at Shakespeare's Globe being directed by Matthew Dunster, discusses how playing Nancy Carter involved less crying on cue than other soap characters and gets emotional discussing the sensory memories of live theatre. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/RFTt82-EGM4 **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout**

Highlights from 'Miranda' actress Patricia Hodge's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. British acting legend Patricia Hodge OBE discusses John Osbourne's ‘A Hotel in Amsterdam' with host Lucy Eaton: She explains why it stuck in her mind as one of the most moving moments she's ever seen on stage, who her favourite actors of all time are and what makes a play timeless. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/lwDvP_08CgU **Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout**

Highlights from 'Downton Abbey' actor Brendan Coyle's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Brendan opens up to Lucy Eaton about Conor McPherson's monologue play 'St Nicholas': He shares the history of his longstanding love for Conor's work, talks about making Dame Judi Dench cry and explains why a one-man show is always an ensemble effort. With a special guest appearance from Simon Evans, Brendan's director on 'St Nicholas' and writer/director of BBC/Hulu's Staged. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/aw3Ux9yvHkY

Highlights from Olivier and Tony Award winning actress Denise Gough's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Denise chats with Lucy Eaton about her most iconic role and THAT speech from 'People, Places and Things': she explains why Duncan Macmillan's acting/addiction monologue is so remarkable, what made her cry during her audition and how she's managed to liberate herself from the judgement of the entertainment industry. An utterly inspiring and uplifting discussion for aspiring actors and creatives as well as fans of the National Theatre's production of 'People, Places and Things'. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/C-sZYAjBo2Q

Highlights from 'Hustle' actor Adrian Lester's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Olivier-award winner Adrian Lester enlightens Lucy Eaton on the opening speech from 'Cost of Living' by Polish-American playwright Martyna Majok: He shares the journey behind taking on the role, why it was a more nerve-wracking monologue to deliver than Peter Brook's 'Hamlet' and just why fake nails were so helpful when he played Rosalind for Cheek By Jowl. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/90-5xWp8tLg

Highlights from 'Guilt' actor Mark Bonnar's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Mark gets down and dirty with 'Hamlet', in particular the "Rogue and peasant slave" speech from Act 2, Scene 2: He talks about the intricate beauty of iambic pentameter verse, argues against the common misconception that Shakespeare is inaccessible and explains why he's never played the eponymous character. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/-FEk4ltEtNQ

Highlights from actress Claire Skinner's episode of Hear Me Out. Viewable as a video on Spotify or youtube. Claire explains to Lucy Eaton what makes a Pinter play so "Pinter", re-lives the moment when an audience member heckled her for being too quiet and divulges precious memories from backstage in the inaugural production of 'Moonlight' alongside Anna Massey, Michael Sheen, Ian Holm and Douglas Hodge. Full podcast audio can be found on the same platform you're watching this on, or find us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/VFdwfyZoAq8

Kwame Kwei-Armah (actor, writer and artistic director of the Young Vic Theatre) discusses 2 plays in this special series finale of Hear Me Out. First off is American icon August Wilson, best known for 'Fences' and the recently Oscar nominated 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' But it is his play, 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' that gets explored here, having inspired Kwame to be a writer himself. Also discussed is Randolph Edmonds' 'Nat Turner', recounting the real-life slave rebellion of 1831. Lucy and Kwame chat spirituality, David Mamet and whether Kwame ever finds himself mimicking his favourite writers... Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht Other episodes include Patricia Hodge, Brendan Coyle, and Denise Gough. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Freddie Fox delves into one of Shakespeare’s most famous speeches, the St Crispin’s Day monologue from 'Henry V': He explains what's so admirable about the character of Henry, discusses that crazy time he stepped in to play Romeo for Lily James when Richard Madden broke his ankle and shares his worst drama school audition tale. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Patricia Hodge and Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

London's own inaugural Aaron Burr, Giles Terera, talks all things 'Hamlet' and 'Hamilton'. With particular exploration into a lost Hamlet scene between Horatio and Gertrude that he found when doing the play at the National Theatre, Giles discusses favourite unknown Shakespeare roles with Lucy, what it was like to land the mother of all gigs (*cough cough* thanks Lin-Manuel!) and how much that Olivier really meant to him. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah and Freddie Fox. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

'Eastenders' and 'Casualty' star Maddy Hill chats about her favourite Imogen speech from William Shakespeare’s ‘Cymbeline': she reminisces over her time at Shakespeare's Globe being directed by Matthew Dunster, discusses how playing Nancy Carter involved less crying on cue than other soap characters and gets emotional discussing the sensory memories of live theatre. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Freddie Fox and Hamilton's Giles Terera. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

British acting legend Patricia Hodge OBE discusses John Osbourne's ‘A Hotel in Amsterdam’: She explains why it stuck in her mind as one of the most moving moments she’s ever seen on stage, who her favourite actors of all time are and what makes a play timeless. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Freddie Fox and Hamilton's Giles Terera. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

‘Downton Abbey’ leading man Brendan Coyle opens up Conor McPherson’s monologue play 'St Nicholas’: He shares the history of his longstanding love for Conor’s work, talks about making Dame Judi Dench cry and explains why a one-man show is always an ensemble effort. With a special guest appearance from Simon Evans, Brendan's director on 'St Nicholas' and writer/director of BBC/Hulu's Staged. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Downton's Brendan Coyle, Patricia Hodge OBE and Hamilton's Giles Terera. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Denise Gough chats about her most iconic role and THAT speech from 'People, Places and Things': she explains why Duncan Macmillan's acting/addiction monologue is so remarkable, what made her cry during her audition and how she's managed to liberate herself from the judgement of the entertainment industry. An utterly inspiring and uplifting discussion for aspiring actors and creatives as well as fans of the National Theatre's production of 'People, Places and Things'. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Downton's Brendan Coyle, Patricia Hodge OBE and Hamilton's Giles Terera. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Olivier-award winner Adrian Lester enlightens us on the opening speech from 'Cost of Living' by Polish-American playwright Martyna Majok: He shares the journey behind taking on the role, why it was a more nerve-wracking monologue to deliver than Peter Brook's 'Hamlet' and just why fake nails were so helpful when he played Rosalind for Cheek By Jowl. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Patricia Hodge OBE, Hamilton's Giles Terera and Eastenders star Maddy Hill. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Scottish actor and TV staple Mark Bonnar gets down and dirty with 'Hamlet', in particular the "Rogue and peasant slave" speech from Act 2, Scene 2: He talks about the intricate beauty of iambic pentameter verse, argues against the common misconception that Shakespeare is inaccessible and explains why he's never played the eponymous character. A far cry from 'Line of Duty' and 'Guilt', this is a truly exceptional stage actor in his theatrical element! Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Freddie Fox, Patricia Hodge OBE and Hamilton's Giles Terera. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

'Outnumbered' star Claire Skinner chats about the closing monologue from Harold Pinter's 'Moonlight': she explains to Lucy what makes a Pinter play so "Pinter", relives the moment when an audience member heckled her for being too quiet and divulges precious memories from backstage in the inaugural production of 'Moonlight' alongside Anna Massey, Michael Sheen, Ian Holm and Douglas Hodge. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, star of lockdown smash-comedy Staged (BBC/Netflix/Staged), West End actress and theatre producer. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht New episodes coming weekly, with guests such as Patricia Hodge OBE, Hamilton's Giles Terera and Downton's Brendan Coyle. A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.