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From teaching Dave Hearn, Henry Lewis and more at LAMDA, to directing Peter Pan Goes Wrong on stage - Adam Meggido and Mischief go way back! The writer, director, performer and co-creator of Showstopper shares insights into improvising, teaching and even more. Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen! Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com/ Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammeggido
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and The 50 Hour London Improvathon, are just a handful of the shows that Adam Meggido has had a significant hand in. We break down the gigantic world of improvisation, how he got into it, his philosophical beliefs, and all the usual rambly musings.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and The 50 Hour London Improvathon, are just a handful of the shows that Adam Meggido has had a significant hand in. We break down the gigantic world of improvisation, how he got into it, his philosophical beliefs, and all the usual rambly musings.
This week, we talk to co-founders of Showstoppers Dylan Emery and Adam Meggido, as well as the musical director, Duncan Walsh Atkins...who’s job is to keep up with the lightning fast improv taking place on stage and to somehow come up with any number of musical styles from across the ages at the drop of a hat…
Cariad talks to improviser, writer + director Adam Meggido (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Burlesque) about the death of his Father at the start of this year, whilst he was directing a 50 hour improvised play and the death of his Mother eighteen years ago from Breast Cancer. As ever they talk grief, stoicism + jazz hands at a funeral.You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com, because you are not alone.Griefcast won Gold (always believe in your soul) in Best Entertainment, Best Interview + also Podcast of the Year 2018 at the British Podcast Awards. It is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we dive into one of our most-requested topics: The Brexit! What's the EU? Will Britain be able to leave it without destroying itself?Is British chocolate really chocolate at all? We are so pleased to welcome Ruth Bratt and Adam Meggido from Showstoppers on the show this week! It was a privilege to have them regale us with tales from inside the Brexit.
Chris talks to Adam Meggido, creator of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical about putting on a f@#king show.
John Wilson at the Edinburgh Festival, with novelist Philippa Gregory on her latest Tudor novel, Three Sisters, Three Queens. Adura Onashile discusses her play Expensive Sh*t, the story of a woman who works in the toilets of a nightclub, based on Glasgow's Shimmy Club. Sabina Cameron performs an extract of the play.Scottish poet Liz Lochhead talks about the ancient role of the Makar, the Scottish Poet Laureate. The troupe behind the award-winning improv musical Showstopper perform an impromptu song and Pippa Evans and Adam Meggido discuss the value of improvisation to theatre and the growing appetite for it at the Edinburgh Fringe. Producer: Dixi Stewart.