Podcasts about Footlights

Nick and Angela welcome one of their favourite comics to Dish HQ. Broadcaster, comedian, writer and conductor Sue Perkins was born in South London. A Cambridge University graduate, Sue's journey into comedy began when she joined the prestigious Footlights, where she met her friend Mel Giedroyc. The duo quickly made a name for themselves, hosting Channel 4's Late Lunch and Light Lunch in the nineties, while also writing for the legendary French & Saunders and, later, Absolutely Fabulous in 2003. Her biggest TV job to date came in 2010, when she and Mel cohosted The Great British Bake Off for seven wildly successful series. Outside of television, Sue's broadcasting credentials include hosting Britain's best-loved radio comedy Just A Minute on BBC Radio 4. You can watch her new TV show Chess Masters: The Endgame on BBC iPlayer and listen to her new podcast Mel and Sue: Should Know By Now on Audlibe.  Nick pours Sue a Botivo, a non-alcoholic aperitivo, to start, while Angela prepares a mouthwatering Malaysian prawn laksa curry. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a La Val albariño and for dessert Angela makes Sue her favourite black forest gateau. Nick and Angela are (in their words) giddy at the sight of Sue Perkins sitting opposite them and our trio collapse into fits of laughter throughout this conversation. Sue loves to cook and recounts her best and worst food moments. She also talks about the time she met a shaman in a hot tub, and listen out for her incredible response to the End of Show Question. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat - Audio Footlights by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

If you grew up loving Not the 9 O'Clock News, Blackadder and Spitting Image, you will love this podcast! John Lloyd takes us behind the scenes of Blackadder, Not The 9 O'Clock News, Spitting Image, QI and many more award-winning comedy shows. Known as ‘The God of Comedy Producers' he is also a writer, director and presenter and he is every bit as hilarious as the shows he's created. This conversation is packed with humorous anecdotes but there are some important life lessons too and John generously shares the flip side of a career in comedy. I took many things from this conversation and I am sure you will too. Not to be missed!

Tony Slattery was known for his quick-witted improvisations on the popular Channel 4 show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, from 1988 onwards. He also played comedic and serious roles in films such as crime thriller The Crying Game, Peter's Friends and the dark comedy How to Get Ahead in Advertising.Tony died on 14th January 2025.For Last Word, Matthew Bannister talks to Sir Stephen Fry about his friend. Stephen and Tony met at Cambridge University and would go on to perform in the Footlights group together. They would remain lifelong friends.In his thirties, Tony suffered a nervous breakdown and disappeared from public view for twenty years. He was addicted to cocaine and alcohol and in 2020 was the subject of a BBC documentary called “What's the Matter With Tony Slattery” in which he tried to find out whether he was bipolar.Presented by Matthew Bannister Produced by Ed Prendeville

Santa Claus: The Musical - Audio Footlights by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Funny guy Phil Wang joins Grace this week for another helping of Comfort Eating. Phil has a textbook comedy career: president of Footlights at Cambridge University, graduating with agents sniffing at his heels; sell-out Edinburgh shows; and now purveyor of two Netflix comedy specials. Phil and Grace talk about how to supermarket shop with crocodiles in the aisles, how garlic sauce pervaded his student days and his justice campaign for reheating rice. If you liked this episode then have a listen to Grace's conversations with Jayde Adams, David Baddiel and Jamie Demetriou

TCT's podcast, Audio Footlights, will ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Hear behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights direct from the artists working on our shows. Each free podcast runs 5 to 8 minutes and is available on iTunes as well as Stitcher, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, TuneIn and Spotify! Listen in the car, in your home — or even in your classroom. Flex your imagination and join listeners from all over the world!

Comedian, actor, Pointless presenter and debut author Alexander Armstrong, grew up in rural Northumberland where his musical ability and joy at being able to entertain began at a young age. He went to both school and Trinity College Cambridge on music scholarships and after a Footlights' writing stint, he went on to become one half of the BAFTA-winning comedy duo Armstrong & Miller If you're wondering where his passion for classical music began...his Inheritance Tracks will provide the answer.Inherited: Minuetto Allegretto by the Wombles Passed on: It Must Be Love by MadnessProducers: Ben Mitchell and Noa Dowling

TCT's podcast, Audio Footlights, will ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Hear behind-the-scenes tidbits and delightful insights direct from the artists working on our shows.

Thomas Mullen on Embracing Change and Pursuing Passion Ever thought about making a major life change later in life? Meet Thomas Mullen, who started his playwriting career at 59 and has since earned a master's degree from the University of Cambridge. In this episode, Thomas shares his incredible journey from journalism to theatre, offering valuable lessons on creativity, resilience, and pursuing your passions. Hear about his unique experiences with the legendary Footlights and gain practical advice on embracing change and pushing your creative boundaries. Whether you're contemplating a new path or looking for inspiration to elevate your current projects, Thomas's story will leave you motivated and full of actionable insights. Tune in for a conversation that could spark your next big idea! This episode is sponsored by Tom Mullens and Flags: The Play. We're grateful for the support. Learn more about Flags: The Play Learn more about the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival   Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |

Simon Burke is one of Australia's most cherished entertainers. 2024 marks his 50th year performing on stage.He made his professional stage debut at just 12 years old and shortly after won an AFI Award for his performance in Fred Schepisi's film The Devil's Playground.He's since become renowned as a musical theatre performer, having had major roles in Australia and on London's West End.Right now, he's playing the Wizard of Oz in a spectacular new production of Wicked.

Dominic is joined by the inimitable Emily Howes, author of The Painters Daughters, who is currently writing her second book, Mrs Dickens,  all about the life of Catherine Hogarth and her marriage to Charles Dickens … Emily is an alumna of Cambridge University, where she was a member of the famous Footlights. After gaining a First in English, she studied Lecoq at the London School of Performing Arts. She then went on to create work for theatre, radio and television. Highlights including two series of her show The Ladies BBC Radio 4, and performing in Tim Minchin's Rocking On for BBC Radio 2. Emily is also a recipient of the Hans Cohn Scholarship for the study of existential pyscotherapy … Support the showIf you like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardHost: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music: Dominic GerrardThank you for listening!

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Tommi Harsch (Dory) and Aaron Marshall ((Marlin) chat about TCT's production of Disney's Finding Nemo JR. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/disneys-finding-nemo-jr/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Joining us today is an esteemed actor and writer whose incredible career has seen him star in some of the county's biggest films and TV shows, write a plethora of successful children books and inadvertently set himself on fire - it's the lovely Ben Miller!We chat to Ben about how his dream career seemingly unfolded before his eyes, his enduring fascination with the legacy of our childhood and lasting advice he's found from the most unlikely of sources - including fellow Footlights alumni and former Blue Peter presenters!Ben's new book, ‘Diary of a Big Bad Wolf' is available here. You can watch the brand new series of Professor T on ITVx.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

rWotD Episode 2487: Murray Gold Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Saturday, 24 February 2024 is Murray Gold.Murray Jonathan Gold (born 28 February 1969) is an English composer for stage, film, and television and a dramatist for both theatre and radio. He is best known as the musical director and composer of the music for Doctor Who from its revival in 2005 until 2017. In 2023, he was announced to be returning to the series. Gold's other television work includes Queer as Folk, Last Tango in Halifax and Gentleman Jack. He has been nominated for five BAFTAs.Born in Portsmouth to a Jewish family, Gold initially pursued drama as a vocation, while writing and playing music as a hobby, but switched to music when he became musical director for the University of Cambridge's Footlights society.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:53 UTC on Saturday, 24 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Murray Gold on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Salli Standard.

This episode provides a biographical profile of acclaimed British comedian John Oliver. It follows his life from childhood in England through his breakout as a writer and performer on The Daily Show to hosting his own late night HBO program Last Week Tonight. The description covers Oliver's background, early comedy career, rise to fame in America with a witty British charm, and how he ultimately pioneered his own blend of insightful investigative satire. Key topics explored include his education at Cambridge, involvement with the Footlights comedy troupe, becoming a viral Daily Show correspondent, getting his big HBO break, and the impact of his sharp commentary on modern culture and politics. The piece offers insight into the experiences that allowed Oliver to become an admired comedic voice taking a uniquely intellectual yet entertaining approach to news.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Lighting Designer and Author, Michael Chybowski. Join Michael, Ellen and Steve as they pontificate about:  From Math to Light; The "Polar Route"; Sage Advice from Pat Collins; "Going on the Bus" with Lauri Anderson; Visualizing the Essence of the Music; Design Processes for Lighting Dance; Working at European Opera Houses; Writing the Book: "What is Lighting Design? A Geneology of People and Ideas"; Researching the History of Lighting Design and Designers; "Light is Based on the Existence of an Idea"; Anticipating "The Fourth Paradigm"; Simulating Nature and Representing the Imagination; Tharon, the "Powerhouse"; "Nothing Gets Over the Footlights to an Audience as Speedily as Thought"; The Raw Power of Angle; and Advice to Young Lighting Designers.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Juno Brosas (Cinderella) and TCT's Creative Project Manager, Cal Harris, chat about Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/cinderella-23-24/ to learn more about this TCT production.

This week we're excited to present a panel of critics and programmers to discuss the significance of the late French film critic Serge Daney (1944–1992)'s thought today, with a particular emphasis on how his politically driven analysis and radical enthusiasms of the 1970s might speak to our contemporary moment. Film at Lincoln Center was proud to recently present Never Look Away: Serge Daney's Radical 1970s, a series that celebrated French film critic Serge Daney and the films he championed in his book La Rampe, occasioned by its long-awaited English translation under the title Footlights. Complementing this program was a panel that featured The New Yorker's Richard Brody, translator of Footlights and series co-programmer Nicholas Elliott, and moderator FLC Assistant Programmer Madeline Whittle. This discussion considered the relation between mise-en-scène and moral perspective, the cinema as an antidote to advertising, and the critic's role as an ally to filmmakers. Never Look Away: Serge Daney's Radical 1970 was sponsored by MUBI.

This week we're excited to present two conversations, the first with programmers Madeline Whittle and Nicholas Elliot about our upcoming retrospective, Never Look Away: Serge Daney's Radical 1970s, and the second with Kleber Mendonça Filho, director of the NYFF61 Main Slate selection Pictures of Ghosts, opening in our theaters on January 26th. Beginning Friday, Film at Lincoln Center presents a series celebrating French film critic Serge Daney and the films he championed, occasioned by the long-awaited English translation of the critic's first book La Rampe, now titled Footlights. The series runs from January 26 through February 4 and will feature a robust selection of works by master filmmakers, with many presented on 35mm or in digital restorations, accompanied by guest introductions. The programmers of the retrospective, Madline Whittle and Nicholas Elliot, spoke with Digital Marketing Manager Erik Luers about how they curated the lineup and the importance of Daney's writing and views on cinema. Get tickets at filmlinc.org/daney Never Look Away: Serge Daney's Radical 1970s is sponsored by MUBI. Learn more at mubi.com/en/flc The life of a true cinephile is one constantly haunted by the dead, as the history of the movies is a corridor of ghosts. Brazilian filmmaker and unrepentant cinema obsessive Kleber Mendonça Filho's new documentary—Brazil's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards—serves as a poignant testament to the liminal state of movie love. It tells, in three chapters, the story of his cinematic world—namely the city of Recife, where his youthful film education took place. At theaters like the Veneza and the São Luiz, Mendonça discovered a popular art form that would change his life; today, with the landscape of the city altering drastically, he surveys its empty rooms now pregnant with memories. This moving and playful film, as much about the architectural and social structures of a city as about the movies that inspire and haunt us, honors the personal spaces that are also the communal lifeblood of our urban centers. Enjoy the conversation from the New York Film Festival between Kleber Mendonça Filho and FLC Vice President of Programming, Florence Almozini. Get tickets to Pictures of Ghosts at filmlinc.org/ghosts.

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig was born in Denmark to a Danish father and English mother and was brought up in Europe, Africa and the United States. She's done it all; politics, children's books, theatre plays, the great British Bake Off, and taken part in pretty much every panel show worth its salt, including of course hosting QI, the much loved and quite interesting panel show she's hosted on television since 2016. She was one of the members of the first all female comedy groups at Cambridge's Footlights whilst gaining a first class degree, and in 2015 she co founded the Women's Equality Party. President of the Writers Guild of Great Britain, her writing credits take in radio, television and the stage. Inherited: Secret Love by The Oscar Peterson Trio Passed on: Don't Rain on my Parade by Barbara StreisandProducer: Ben Mitchell

Kevin has been a fixture on our tellies for so many years that we feel like we know him. But, actually, I didn't have a clue about his life story, so this conversation was really interesting for me. He tells me about growing up in what he refers to as an ‘architectural zoo' of housing from different eras. We talk about his involvement with Footlights, the famous comedy troupe at Cambridge University, where he collaborated with Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson. And he explains why he's spent years living in a camper van and why his future home will definitely have a view of the mountains. Kevin is one of the most engaging and fiercely intelligent guests I've spoken to on Homing In and he's full of amusing anecdotes and top tips. I hope you enjoy the episode!For more: Watch Grand DesignsSubscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspirationFind out more about Matt Gibberd's latest book, A Modern Way To LiveProduction: Hannah PhillipsEditing and mixing: Oscar CrawfordGraphic Design: Tom YoungMusic: FatherThis episode is sponsored by Vitsoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Elli Maddock (Susan) and Christian Arias (Ensemble) chat about how they began performing, their favorite part of NARNIA THE MUSICAL, speaking in an accent, themes of the show, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/narnia-the-musical/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Welcome back to Private Parts, the podcast where nothing is off limits.We're back with another Friday episode and what a way to end the working week. We're joined by the hilarious comedian turned poet, Tim Key. You'll know him from Peep Show, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Taskmaster. Tim first appeared on the comedy circuit after he pretended to be a student at The University of Cambridge in order to get into Footlights, which took him to the Edinburgh Fringe. He then started out as a stand-up comedian, and after a few bad shows, retreated and started writing poems. He speaks to Jamie and Tom about all of this and more, including where his love of comedy came from, and tells the story of when he and Jamie became the very best of friends. Plus, he gives us an exclusive reading from his new anthology of poems ‘Chapters', which is available for pre-order here. It is due for release on 6th November.Tim's poem playing cards are available to purchase here. To follow Tim on Instagram, click here. Don't forget to follow us on all our socials by clicking here, and make sure you don't miss out on our weekly episodes by subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Private Parts, the podcast where nothing is off limits.We're back with another Friday episode and what a way to end the working week. We're joined by the hilarious comedian turned poet, Tim Key. You'll know him from Peep Show, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Taskmaster. Tim first appeared on the comedy circuit after he pretended to be a student at The University of Cambridge in order to get into Footlights, which took him to the Edinburgh Fringe. He then started out as a stand-up comedian, and after a few bad shows, retreated and started writing poems. He speaks to Jamie and Tom about all of this and more, including where his love of comedy came from, and tells the story of when he and Jamie became the very best of friends. Plus, he gives us an exclusive reading from his new anthology of poems ‘Chapters', which is available for pre-order here. It is due for release on 6th November.Tim's poem playing cards are available to purchase here. To follow Tim on Instagram, click here. Don't forget to follow us on all our socials by clicking here, and make sure you don't miss out on our weekly episodes by subscribing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. Born in South Africa, his family then moved to the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. He studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic languages at Cambridge University, where he became vice-president of the Footlights comedy society. In 2014 The Guardian newspaper described his debut show at the Edinburgh Festival as marking the “dawn of a major talent”. Since then, my guest has delighted audiences with his wry and quick-witted observational comedy, both on stage, on the radio as co-host of The Frank Skinner Show, and on television with appearances on The Mash Report and World's Most Dangerous Roads. He also co-hosts the smash hit podcast BudPod with his long-time friend, collaborator, and friend of the show, Phil Wang. Thank you for listening to My Perfect Console. Please consider becoming a supporter; your small monthly donation will help to make the podcast sustainable for the long term, contributing toward the cost of equipment, editing, and hosting episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our pal Gizmo stops by with members from Footlights Theater to discuss a new show called "Dead Celebrity Monologues."

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Hear from Rosvic Siason and Edrico Evans-Pritchett, two actors currently on the road with TCT On Tour and starring in PINOCCHIO: THE WOODEN BOY. Find out more about the retelling of the classic tale, including the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/pinocchio-23-24/ to learn more about this production and how to bring it to your school or venue!

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Henry Howland (Squidward) and Makenzie Ruff (Karen) chat about their start in theater, what audiences can expect from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-spongebob-musical/ to learn more about this TCT production.

Actor, writer, comedian and broadcaster Stephen Fry first made his name as a comic performer as a Cambridge University undergraduate with the Footlights company. He went on to forge a television partnership with his university friend Hugh Laurie on the sketch show A Bit Of Fry and Laurie and later the comic drama series Jeeves and Wooster, adapted from the PG Wodehouse stories. Among many stage and screen roles, Stephen Fry starred as Oscar Wilde in the 1997 film Wilde, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. He received a Tony Award nomination for playing Malvolio in Twelfth Night on Broadway, and was Lord Melchett over several generations of Blackadder. He's written five novels and three volumes of autobiography, and has presented numerous documentaries. A familiar face on British television screens, he has hosted award ceremonies and panel shows including the long-running quiz series QI. For This Cultural Life, Stephen tells John Wilson about how he first read the Wodehouse story Very Good, Jeeves when he was 10 years old and was spellbound by the comic language. He says that seeing a film adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play The Importance Of Being Earnest led him to read all of Wilde's works, beginning a lifelong obsession with the playwright. He reveals how being an avid fan of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels led to his expulsion from school. He also chooses E.M. Forster's 1910 novel Howard's End as a huge influence, with its central theme of 'only connect' helping him make sense of his own emotional turbulence and intellectual ambitions. He also talks about spending time in prison on remand for credit card fraud, and being diagnosed as bi-polar after prolonged struggles with his mental health. Producer: Edwina Pitman

Robert Webb first reached a wide audience as the co-star of Channel 4's longest running sitcom, the BAFTA-award winning Peep Show. With his long-standing comedy partner David Mitchell, he also created That Mitchell and Webb Sound for BBC Radio 4, which transferred to TV as That Mitchell and Webb Look, which also won a BAFTA. Robert was born in Lincolnshire and first became hooked on comedy when his impressions of teachers made his school friends laugh. After realising that many of his comedy heroes had studied at Cambridge University, and were members of the Cambridge Footlights, he decided to follow in their footsteps. He took his A levels twice in order to win a place to study English there, and went on to become vice-president of the Footlights - where he met David Mitchell. Their comedy partnership has lasted for 30 years, starting out with shows for the Edinburgh fringe and writing for other performers, before enjoying TV success as a double act. Robert has also written a best-selling memoir, How Not to be a Boy, in which he reflects on masculinity, and a novel. In 2019, a routine medical examination revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. He underwent heart surgery and is now fully recovered. Robert lives in London with his wife and two daughters. DISC ONE: Do I Move You? - Nina Simone DISC TWO: The Old Fashioned Way - Charles Aznavour DISC THREE: Fool if you Think It's Over - Elkie Brooks DISC FOUR: Get A Life - Soul II Soul DISC FIVE: Metal Mickey - Suede DISC SIX: Being Alive, composed by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Adrian Lester and cast of Company and recorded in 1996 at Donmar Warehouse, London DISC SEVEN: How to Disappear Completely - Radiohead DISC EIGHT: It's Corn - Tariq, The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy BOOK CHOICE: Cultural Amnesia by Clive James LUXURY ITEM: A top hat and tails CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: The Old Fashioned Way - Charles Aznavour Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

Since 1962 World Theatre Day has been celebrated by International Theatre Institute Centres, ITI Cooperating Members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world on the 27th of March. This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”, and acts as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognised its value to the people and to the individual and have not yet realised its potential for economic growth. Says the World Theatre Day website. In this episode of BIC talks, we invited a cast of Bangalore theatre makers to speak to us about what they considered essential to their practice, to describe a toolbox, as it were, for a theatre artist highlighting what they felt necessary for mindful involvement in theatre. A second prompt was to pick a piece of text that has had an influence on their work. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast and Stitcher.

Welcome to The Old Dog Pack Show — the world's premier podcast regarding the mind, body, soul, and money of the middle-aged man. In Episode 80, our heroes discuss noodling, canoodling, bull riding, and other shit that men might be shamed into doing in order to impress their friends. But wait—there's more! The boys are able to reach the incomparable Christina Rees on the ODP Guest Line. Besides being the sister of host Dr. Brian Rees, Christina is a purveyor, surveyor, and curator of the arts and is a prolific writer. During a time in which many are scared shitless to speak their minds, Christina has penned an article about self-censorship that is a reminder that the good ol' days were, in many respects, better. After listening to this episode, you will undoubtedly be inspired, impressed and wondering which one of these two Reeses was adopted. You can check out Christina's fine work at TexasWhenIDie.substack.com. If you would like to do us a big favor, go on over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a 5 star rating and/or a short review. We may not deserve it yet, but we will one of these days. Click ‘subscribe' while you're there.  We'd also appreciate if you would share us with a friend. You can also check us out at olddogpack.com, where you can sign up for The Old Dog Pack newsletter. It may not be great, but it don't cost nothing.

My guest today is a is a British-Malaysian stand-up comedian and comedy writer. Born in the UK, when he was one week old his parents moved to Malaysia, where he attended school until the age of sixteen. The family then returned to England, moving to Bath in Somerset, which my guest once described as “a spa town for people who find Cheltenham too ethnic'. While studying Engineering at King's College Cambridge, he joined the Footlights drama club, of which he later became president. Since graduating, Wang has performed with the sketch comedy group Daphne, and become a fixture on British televisions, appearing on Have I Got News for You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and as a contestant on the seventh season of Taskmaster. He also co-hosts the podcast Budpod with his friend and fellow comedian, Pierre Novelli, where, among many other things, the pair often discuss video games. Thank you for listening to My Perfect Console. Please consider becoming a supporter; your small monthly donation will help to make the podcast sustainable for the long term, contributing toward the cost of equipment, editing, and hosting episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest is an online course mentor and former BBC comedy writer, Glen Long. Currently, Glen is an online course mentor, helping individuals and small teams to create effective and engaging courses, cutting through the hype that surrounds online courses. Before that, he was the "Course Creation Guy" for a 7-Figure Entrepreneur creating courses that generated over $1 million in revenue and served 1,000+ paying students. And before that, he was a Writer, Editor and Producer for BBC Comedy Online and worked with new writers and performers to create viral comedy videos. We had a fabulous conversation about his very interesting career to date. Talk about the career ladder as a jungle gym! Glen's path has not been a straight line. We start with the Footlights at Cambridge University, and his (our) experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe (we both performed at the Bedlam Theatre there). Then how he pitched comedy ideas (good and bad!) to the BBC, with some success. Before moving on to his very successful online course creating career. If you have an interest in creating a course yourself then you really should have a listen. Find out more about Glen and online course creation on his website: https://www.glenlong.com/ Or follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenlong/ To find out more about Power To Speak coaching follow Jackie Goddard on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegoddardpowertospeak/ Or message her through the website: www.powertospeak.co.uk For tips and techniques on improving your public speaking and getting in front of your audience, sign up for the fortnightly Power To Speak newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h0x0h8 And download the FREE How To Impact, Influence and Inspire Your Audience E-booklet: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r4g3m0

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Spring Starr Pillow, who plays Queen Helene in TCT's world-premiere adaptation of PRINCESS & FROG THE MUSICAL, interviews Ranease Brown, who plays Princess Acrimonia. Find out what lessons can be learned from the show, what they are excited about audiences seeing, and the Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/princess-frog/ to learn more about this production.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Chris Logan Carter, who plays Sam the Snowman in TCT's production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR. interviews Henry Howland, who plays Comet, one of Santa's famous reindeer. Hear about what it's like to be part of a TCT holiday show. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-jr/ to learn more about this production.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. BRITTANY “HARMONY” HAYES who stars as the Fairy Godmother in TCT's production of DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL interviews JORDAN DARNELL who plays her daughter, Jane, in the show. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/descendants to learn more about the show.

Would you go into business with a friend?  Jo Fisher is the Founder and CEO of Footlights, a performing arts company, which has 17 franchises and works with schools across the north of England.  She got into business at a ridiculously young age. As a young child she used to sit in the entrance to her house and sell items her neighbours no longer wanted to make money for sweets. She left school at 14 to work full-time and launched her first business, an underwear business, when she was just 18. When it started to grow she decided to bring in her best friend as a partner…and that's when things started to go wrong.  What happened? Listen to find out.  If you have any feedback, we'd love to hear it. What would make the show better? hello@secretleaders.com  Sponsor links: quickbooks.co.uk/secretleaders

Alice Fraser first studied law in Sydney, Australia, but found comedy and the Footlights while getting her Master's degree in rhetoric at Cambridge, and honed …

Stage Door (1937) / Hell in the Pacific (1968) This week we're moving in together, shacking up with the aspiring actresses of Gregory La Cava's Footlights club and staking out a claim on John Boorman's contested island beach

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Kyndra Jefferies, who plays Addaperle in the world-premiere of THE WIZ JR., interviews The Wiz, himself (played by Jazz McMullen). He even takes part in our Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/the-wiz-jr/ to learn more about the show.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT's Artistic Director interviews Stage Director and Scenic Designer of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR., Nate Bertone. They discuss the job of a director, what it's like to design AND direct a show, and Nate takes part in our Lightning Round! Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical/ to learn more about the show.

Mohammed was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. His mother was a Cyprus-born general practitioner and his father was an Indo-Trinidadian legal professional. He was educated at Abbey Grange High School. He turned down an offer from Cambridge University and chose Durham University, where he was a member of St Aidan's College and played violin in the university orchestra.  He had auditioned for the Durham Revue twice but failed to get in and instead frequented the local comedy circuit. His interest in comedy prompted him to audition for the Footlights, which he did successfully. Following a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he was contacted by a BBC producer.

Miriam was conceived in an air raid during WWII and brought up in a nice Jewish home with a charismatic mother. She became the naughtiest girl at Oxford High School and then grew up to be one of the world's best known actors

From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is the outspoken great aunt (after two sherries) we all wish we had -- this is (at last) her extraordinary life story and it's well worth the wait. Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure. Now, at last, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played. Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair; what pranks led to her being known as the naughtiest girl Oxford High School ever had; how she ended up posing nude for Augustus John aged 17, being sent to Coventry by Monty Python and the Goodies and swearing on University Challenge (she was the first woman to say F*** on TV). This book is packed with unforgettable stories from why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she's ever had to being told off by the Queen. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much is True is as warm and honest, as full of life and surprises, as she is.

To celebrate one year of The Kevin Clifton Show, we're in conversation with a very special guest - singer, songwriter and performer, Ricky Rojas, whose theatre credits include such stellar hits as ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story', ‘Fame', ‘Moulin Rouge' and ‘Grease', to name but a few! Ricky joins the show to discuss the incredible road that's taken him to the heights of theatre-land, the impact of COVID-19 upon the livelihoods and careers of theatrical creatives, and why performers must always enjoy the ride! KEY TAKEAWAYS With so much uncertainty in the theatre right now, many are clinging onto their optimism in the hopes that life will return to normal. The best estimates are that performances will begin again in early 2021. Representation in media of positive Hispanic role models has been a long time coming. For the longest time, they have often been portrayed as villains, or as secondary characters, but that viewpoint is thankfully changing now. One of the greatest ways of learning the theatrical craft is to enrol in theatre school, where the unexpected lessons can be practically learned, such as the importance of read-throughs, connecting with song lyrics, and how to build confidence. When we want something so much, we can be counterproductive to ourselves by holding onto the hope too tightly. Being a performer is all about tempering expectations, and finding the right balance between hope and practicality. As performers, it is our job to leave our personal challenges at the stage door when we perform. Our moods can show when we take the stage, therefore part of the job is being able to detach. BEST MOMENTS 'It's a matter of not “if” we go back, but “when”' - 7:35 ‘I don't think I had a massive goal - I just knew I liked singing' - 10:10 ‘Don't take yourself so seriously, and just enjoy the ride, man' - 17:12 ‘You've got to learn to be alright with whatever voice you've got that night' - 47:07 ‘You need to remove the word “impossible” from your vocabulary' – 57:07 VALUABLE RESOURCES Ricky Rojas - http://www.rickyrojas.com/Ricky_Rojas/Home.html Ricky Rojas Twitter - https://twitter.com/r_rojas?lang=en The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing & competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' & 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Baddiel is a comedian and writer. Known both for his solo work and for his comedic collaborations with, among others, Rob Newman and Frank Skinner, he has also written a screenplay, a musical and several books. Born in 1964 to Jewish parents, the second of three boys, he was brought up in Dollis Hill, London. His father was a scientist from Swansea and his mother was a refugee, whose family had to flee from Nazi Germany. When David was 13, his older brother Ivor played him sketches by Derek and Clive which kindled his appetite to become a comedian. He read English at Cambridge and became vice-president of the Footlights before starting out on the London comedy circuit. Together with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and Rob Newman, he was part of The Mary Whitehouse Experience for Radio 1 and later BBC 2. Rob and David went on to create Newman and Baddiel in Pieces, and were the first comedians to sell out Wembley Arena with a gig in 1993, prompting newspapers to declare comedy "the new rock 'n' roll". David then formed a comedy partnership with Frank Skinner and they hosted Fantasy Football League and later Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned. They co-wrote the lyrics to one of the best-known football songs, Three Lions.In 2005, David took a break from performance and concentrated on writing novels for adults and children's books as well as the script for a film, which became a musical, The Infidel. He returned to stand-up in 2013 with a show about fame. He recently mined his parents' idiosyncrasies and the rare form of dementia from which his father suffers for a stand-up show entitled My Family: Not the Sitcom. His partner is fellow comedian and writer Morwenna Banks. They have two teenage children. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the comedian and TV presenter Sue Perkins. She and her friend Mel Giedroyc first appeared as a comedy duo at the Edinburgh Fringe over 20 years ago and together they presented the first seven series of The Great British Bake Off. Born at the end of the 1960s, Sue grew up in Croydon, the eldest of three siblings. By her own description a "shy and awkward" child, she nonetheless made it to Cambridge University to study English. She and Mel met at a Footlights open mic gig soon after she'd arrived. Their first joint high-profile success was landing a new live daytime programme on Channel 4 called Light Lunch, which turned them into household names. Sue also formed a second presenting partnership, making historical food programmes with Giles Coren. When she was 38 she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour which left her unable to have children. Sue has been in a relationship with the TV presenter Anna Richardson since 2013. Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

On today's episode I talk to actor and comedian Amy Hoggart. Amy grew up in the suburbs of London, and though she received an advanced degree in clinical psychology, she ended up pursuing a career in comedy. She started in the famous Cambridge sketch group The Footlights and the London stand-up scene, and in 2014 was cast in the BBC America show Almost Royal. And in 2016, Amy became a correspondent on the weekly late night show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on iTunes, follow me on Twitter.