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Best podcasts about National Youth Theatre

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Starving Artists
EP#35 - Adam Scott-Rowley

Starving Artists

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 95:37


Adam is a multidisciplinary artist whose work transcends traditional theatrical boundaries, inhabiting a fluid space between live art and physical theatre. With a bold avant-garde aesthetic, Adam's work explores themes of compassion and existentialism, challenging audiences to confront deeper emotional truths in unexpected ways.Adam trained at The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and works as an actor, writer, director, and teacher. As a theatre practitioner, Adam teaches at The Danish National School of Performing Arts, where he developed and directs his methodology, ‘The Sensitised Theatre.' He has taught at a range of institutions, including the Copenhagen International School of Performing Arts, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview, ArtsEd, and the National Youth Theatre.Adam is also a qualified secular mindfulness practitioner and is authorised to teach mindfulness by the Mindfulness Association; having completed their Mindfulness, Compassion, Insight, and 2-year teacher training pathway. He holds a Postgraduate Degree in the Studies of Mindfulness from the University of Aberdeen.Art of the Week:Freddy Got Fingered - Adam's pickTaste of Cherry - Dan's pickArtist Spotlight of the Week:Hofesh - Adam's pickGrusomhettens Teater - Dan's pickIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support it and get members only benefits such as early access to episodes, bonus episodes and more, please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/user?u=30855788 . You can also make a one off donation to help with the running and growth of this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/starvingart . Thank you.

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
Sir David Suchet

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 76:14


The great actor Sir David Suchet is Gyles's guest today: and this conversation gets behind Hercule Poirot - Sir David's most famous role - and delves into David's childhood, his schooldays and his early acting career at the National Youth Theatre and the RSC. Gyles finds out about David's difficult relationship with his father, the great doctor, Jack Suchet. He finds out about his close relationship with his mother and his grandparents, and the influence they had on him. He finds out about David's schooldays, his prowess on the rugby pitch, and how a teacher at school spotted his acting talent. Gyles also hears about how David's work ethic and attention to detail has sometimes led to tricky moments in rehearsals. The episode ends with a surprise which you won't want to miss! This is a fascinating, candid and sometimes very touching interview - thank you very much to Sir David for your time and for your honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live On Air with Steven Cuoco
Jeremy Neumark Jones - Actor and Producer

Live On Air with Steven Cuoco

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 36:33


Jeremy Neumark Jones is an actor and producer from London, UK. After graduating from Oxford University, he trained with National Youth Theatre's REP company, performing a season as Macbeth in the West End. He has gone on to lead theatre, television and film productions in the UK and USA. Most recently, he starred as Michael Podchlebnik in the critically acclaimed The World WIll Tremble, and prior to that he is best known for BBC's The Last Post, ITV's Belgravia and Amazon Prime's The Feed. This summer, he will lead period epic 1242: Gateway To The West, alongside an all-star cast including Michael Ironside, Eric Roberts and Ray Stevenson. As well as his acting work, he writes novels and produces the internationally acclaimed film podcast Kermode and Mayo's Take.

Why Dance Matters
S10 E3: Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu

Why Dance Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 54:22


Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu is an inventive choreographer, an Olympic movement director and a very positive lifecoach. Her dance company Uchenna promises to Empower, Entertain & Educate, while she wants everyone she engages with to Think Fierce, Be Fabulous & Live Free Spirited. Sadler's Wells in London are channelling that positive spirit, asking her to create Our Mighty Groove, a show that will open their brand new theatre in London's Olympic Park – just minutes from where Vicki helped create the legendary opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. Vicki tells us about taking her own advice, andhow she first got her groove on.Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu is the founder and joint CEO of Uchenna, an international touring dance company. Her work in theatre as a choreographer and movement director includes productions at Leeds Playhouse, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, National Youth Theatre, Royal Court and more. She created Uchenna's four touring shows: Our Mighty Groove, The Head Wrap Diaries, Hansel and Gretel and The Head Wrap Diaries – Fierce and Free. Internationally, she has worked as a mass movement choreographer for Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, including London 2012. She is Director of Empowerment at People Make It Work and is the Self-First Instigator, empowering creative women to kickstart the habit of putting themselves first.LINKShttps://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/vicki-igbokwe-ozoagus-our-mighty-groove/https://www.vickiigbokwe.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
Hugh Bonneville

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 67:47


It's the start of a big new year of podcasts from Rosebud, and we're beginning with a real treat for you - an interview with one of Britain's most successful actors: Hugh Bonneville. During his ordinary childhood in a comfortable, middle class home in Blackheath, in which showing off was strongly discouraged, Hugh plundered the family dressing-up box and made his schoolfriends put on plays. At school he joined the drama club and eventually got a place in the National Youth Theatre. We find out about how Hugh got into the industry, but also about his parents, his first dog, and his interest in theology. With huge thanks to Hugh for his time, energy and wonderful stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X-Men Horoscopes
Cassie Lilly: It's Really Fun Being Queer - Uncanny X-Men 57

X-Men Horoscopes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 45:44


Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. Returning guest Cassie Lilly comes home to X-Men Horoscopes for an episode where we map X-Men 57 onto its historical counterpart in 1969...we're covering the Stonewall Riots! Yes - this is another "What does X-Men say about US?" episode, or at least the queer and queer-adjacent us. With that in mind, we also cover: why Iceman is Cleopatra the Sentinels...LIVE (for Polaris' outfit) Havok is a walking talking disaster and Lorna Dane, half a world away, falls in love Havok has to come out as a mutant and wonders if anyone has ever felt so alone Lodro manages the X-Men's finances "Men believe what they want to believe Bobby" Tune in because this episode...is going to be a riot! Jokes aside, this is when mutants in the Marvel Universe are starting to be persecuted and hunted simply for being mutants. We're witnessing the birth of mutant as metaphor in today's issue and it's message is a powerful one about how, when we stand together, we prevail. When we isolate, well, that's when the Sentinels will get ya. Bonus: we have a back up story called "The Female of the Species" which...is not great for feminism. "Cleaning the house is a breeze when you have telekinesis!" - Jean Grey ten years before becoming a cosmic entity Cassie Lilly is a truly creative person, having trained as an actress, most notably at the celebrated National Youth Theatre of London, who has also successfully dabbled in modeling and voiceover work before settling into her skills as a writer, with her first article published in 2021 detailing her perspective as a transgender girl in the modern world. She is an activist at heart, a champion for LGBTQ rights and the fight against racism, lending her voice as an educational public speaker, shedding light on the history and facts surrounding the culture war on trans people. As an avid comic book reader from an early age, Cassie is considered a “go-to” girl when it comes to comics. This lends perfectly to her super fun content coverage as a bubbly Tiktoker and across social media, diving into nerd culture, comic book characters, history and lore! You can join the discussion with @who.cassie across all social media! More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

GearSource Geezers of Gear
#279 - John Featherstone

GearSource Geezers of Gear

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 89:53


John Featherstone Principal & Managing Director of Lightswitch. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, John was theatrically trained at Britain's National Youth Theatre.John met four lads who had just formed a band called The Smiths,John hit the road with The Smiths, and worked with them and his dear friend Johnny Marr until the band split. After that, he spent a decade concert touring under the watchful eye of Roy Bennett. John toured with bands from DuranDuran, INXS, Janet Jackson, Van Halen, and more. John met Norm Schwab also Principal & Managing Director for Lightswitch in 1986 — the same trip to the States when he met his wife, Kathy. John moved to the United States in 1989 and continued to tour extensively until he founded Lightswitch in 1993 with Norn Schwab.Lightswitch is a design consortium committed to the continuing pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the design process. Lightswitch creates visual design for dynamic live events and compelling architectural environments. John is married to Kathy and they have two daughters, Hailey and Ella who are both in the industry Please welcome my good friend John Featherstone to Geezers Of Gear. This Episode is brought to you by Main Light and Elation

The Divorce Podcast
The three G's with Paul Roseby

The Divorce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 41:53


In this episode, Kate is joined by Paul Roseby OBE to talk about his separation and divorce story.About the episodeIn this episode, Paul opens up about his divorce, sharing the sudden shift in his long-term marriage when his ex-husband decided to end their relationship. He describes the emotional challenges of navigating the separation and how he coped with the pain. Kate and Paul explore the valuable lessons he gained from the experience, including the three G's. They end the episode by discussing his current relationship and the growth that came from his journey. About our guests:Paul is a broadcaster and CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre. In over a decade at the helm of the world's leading youth arts charity he has commissioned over 150 plays, pioneered the NYT REP Company, led a ground-breaking international cultural exchange programme and directed many hit productions. They include the London 2012 Team Welcome Ceremonies, Handel & Hendrix at Somerset House, Generation Sext for Sky Arts, When Romeo Met Juliet for BBC2, and Tom Stoppard's abridgement of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at the Royal Opera House and the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. More resources:Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.#SeparationStories

School of Rock Bottom
From Casual Drinking to Full-Blown Alcoholism. School of Rock Bottom 40: Oliver Mason

School of Rock Bottom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 57:31


For the first time, I'm finally telling my story—a story of how alcohol slowly destroyed my life, leaving me physically and mentally powerless, addicted & suicidal. I used to be a weekend-only drinker, fully focused on my career but one "hair of the dog" turned into drinking all week and, before I knew it, I was trapped in alcoholism. I was among the 9% of people with alcohol use disorder classified as chronic and severe—it consumed me entirely. Today, I share my story to give hope. If you feel like you've sunk so low that there's no way out, know that recovery is possible. A life beyond your wildest dreams awaits. A huge thank you to guest host Issy Hawkins, who took charge of my podcast and put me in the hot seat. It's time for me to speak up and inspire those who need it most ❤️ More on Oliver - Oliver began drama classes at the age of six with The Guildhall School of Speech & Drama and got accepted to join The National Youth Theatre aged thirteen. Oliver gained a B.A. (Honours) degree at The University of South Florida & Middlesex University in Drama & Theatre Studies before training as an actor at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Film/TV credits include: From Bard To Verse (BabyCow/BBC), The Mysti Show Series 1 and 2 (BBC Series Regular), Jam, EastEnders (BBC), Bin Weevils (Nickelodeon), Sinbad: The Persian Prince (SyFy), Untitled A Film (Truk Films), CTRL (Breaking Fourth), BroBots (Samsung Films) Lilybuds (Discovery), Red Dwarf (BabyCow/Dave), Time Rewind (Creation Box Films) & Halo (Amblin/Showtime). West End credits include Bombitty of Errors & Twelfth Night. Voiceovers include: The Disney Channel, Santander, McDonald's, The Samaritans, BBC Worldwide, Virgin Media, eBay, Currys, Morissons, Nissan, Seat, T-Mobile, BT & Kellogs. Topics - 0:00 Intro 1:50 Oliver's rock bottom 7:20 Why is Oliver telling his story now? 8:55 Early recovery challenges physical & mental 12:45 Oliver's relationship to the industry when he was drinking vs recovery 16:30 Is relapse part of recovery? 20:00 The 12 steps was the last thing I wanted to do! 23:15 Is addiction progressive? 28:20 Heavy drinking vs alcoholism 30:30 Relationships with family 30:45 Is addiction a disease? 34:20 Is addiction trying to kill you? 37:10 Dealing with fear, self pity amd anger 44:00 Panic attacks! 48:10 Does Oliver need a recovery community to stay sober? 51:25 Navigating sobriety in a drinking culture society 54:25 What has recovery given you today? For further support I recommend reaching out to your local NHS alcohol service and AA - T: 0800 917 7650 E: help@aamail.org W: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Great book for panic attacks - https://www.christineingham.com/panic This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Issy Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@issyhawkins_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/issyhawkins_ Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) Spotify - https://bit.ly/4cFvnIy YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Ts8npR Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ

Persistent and Nasty
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Series 2024 - Ep 224: WTF Happened to Love and Hope

Persistent and Nasty

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 28:30


Today Elaine chats to young Edinburgh writer and performer Olivia McGeachy about her show What The Fuck Happened to Love and Hope. We talk about finding your way in the industry, the development of the show and the premise of the show (trigger Warning as this play is about the culture of spiking and assault). We also chat about being young and a producer on your first fringe show. WTF Happened to Love and Hope - theSpace on the Mile Dates: 20th-24th August (special venue showing on the 19th) @ 10am Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/what-the-f-ck-happened-to-love-and-hope WTF Happened to Love and Hope Teenager Nina and best friend Faye are tangled in the terrifying culture of spiking and assault in this powerful new work written by an 18-year-old. Nina is cheeky and bubbly, until a night out takes a horrific turn, leaving her to navigate the devastating aftermath. Confident, outspoken, Faye's okay. Definitely. When Harry from school removes the condom midway through sex without her consent, she struggles for the first time to pretend she's fine. Playing Nina is Olivia McGeachy (also writer) and playing Faye is Heidi Steel (star of Summerhall's The Fish Bowl). Olivia McGeachy Olivia McGeachy is an 18-year-old mixed heritage Indian/Scottish actor and creative from Edinburgh. After building experience as an actor, including joining the National Youth Theatre, she's delighted to be at the fringe this year as writer/lead producer/actor (Nina) for ‘What The F*ck Happened To Love And Hope?' with an excellent and properly lovely team! HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

Limited Time Only
S4:E5 - Time for...Hot Stuff (featuring Neil Newbon)

Limited Time Only

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 79:56


It's summertime! Or so we're led to believe. Susie & Esther swap summer tips, and also cover sunburn, tanning and why everything sounds better in the sun. They also cover their incredibly pale legs, arms and pretty much every other bit of their bodies to avoid blistering... This week's special guest is actor, director, mentor, and award-winning motion capture legend, Neil Newbon. Starting out as a young actor, Neil was a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop and the National Youth Theatre. His career has been wide and varied, featuring leading roles in Hollyoaks and Dream Team, and an appearance in the beloved Goodness Gracious Me "Going for an English" sketch. Neil is best known for providing the voice and motion capture for numerous video game characters, including Karl Heisenberg in Resident Evil Village and Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3. For his work as Astarion, he won Best Performance at the 2023 Game Awards. Neil is also the co-founder of the training facility Performance Captured Academy, which offers courses for actors on the many voice work, motion and performance capture. We talk to Neil about when he first knew he wanted to act, his journey into mocap, and what his work in Games means to him. With comedy sketches, bonus chat and a some very sweet singing, this ep will get you in the summer mood. Just make sure you've slathered on the Factor 50 before you listen. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with someone you like who'd enjoy it too!   Links: Neil Newbon winning Lead Performer at the Games Awards 2023 Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud   Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon! Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.   Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Other sound effects from https://freesound.org TV Show Intro Music by TheoJT -- https://freesound.org/s/698508/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin
Abubakar Salim, actor (Napoleon, House of the Dragon).

My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 73:06


My guest today is the British actor Abubakar Salim. Born in Hertfordshire to a family of first-generation Kenyan immigrants, he joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of sixteen, then won a scholarship to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.He made his professional stage debut in 2010 playing Osric in Prince of Denmark at the National Theatre. After securing minor roles in shows such as 24 and Black Mirror, he played major characters in Sky One's series Jamestown, HBO's Raised by Wolves, and in Ridley Scott's 2023 motion picture film Napoleon.My guest has also starred in several video games, including Assassin's Creed Origins, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA Games Award. A keen player of video games, in 2020 he founded Surgent Studios, which recently released its debut title, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a game which explores grief through the lens of Bantu mythology.Twitter: @AbzybabzyPhoto: Michael Schwartz for Tatler. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Morning Critic Podcast
Episode 466 | "Billy the Kid" | Actor: Tom Blyth.

Monday Morning Critic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 6:32


Episode 466."Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth.In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth.Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deeper than meets the eye, how Tom would end the show and the temptation for a Shawshank Redemption ending.Tom Keir Blyth is an English actor. His films include Scott and Sid (2018), Benediction (2021), The Hunger Games, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023). He stars as the titular character of the MGM+ series Billy the Kid (2022) and a supporting role in the HBO series The Gilded Age (2022). Blyth was born in Birmingham and grew up in Woodthorpe, a suburb of Nottingham. He is the son of soap opera producer Gavin Blyth, who passed away when he was 14. Blyth attended Arnold Hill Academy and Bilborough College. His mother Charlotte, a careers counselor, signed him up for drama classes at the Television Workshop. He also joined the National Youth Theatre. He went on to train at the Juilliard School in New York City, as had been his dream, graduating in 2020.#billythekid #tomblyth #thehungergames #hungergames #thegildedage #fyp #shorts #uk #english #gaelic #ireland #wildwest #western #truestory https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

X-Men Horoscopes
Don't Date Anyone Who Plays on the Astral Plane with Cassie Lilly - Uncanny X-Men 279

X-Men Horoscopes

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 56:04


Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. In this episode everyone is having a super slutty time! Friend of the pod Cassie Lilly joins our host Lodro Rinzler to discuss the Shadow King taking over Muir Island. Colossus is possessed, Gambit is a Gumbo Geek and the power of dance will save us all. Also: Forge is better than Iron Man (change my mind), the British perception of New Orleans culture and why you should NEVER date anyone who plays on the astral plane. What does Uncanny X-Men 279 say about Cassie's future/how we listeners can overcome that voice in our heads? Tune in to find out! Cassie Lilly is a truly creative person, having trained as an actress, most notably at the celebrated National Youth Theatre of London, who has also successfully dabbled in modeling and voiceover work before settling into her skills as a writer, with her first article published in 2021 detailing her perspective as a transgender girl in the modern world. She is an activist at heart, a champion for LGBTQ rights and the fight against racism, lending her voice as an educational public speaker, shedding light on the history and facts surrounding the culture war on trans people. As an avid comic book reader from an early age, Cassie is considered a “go-to” girl when it comes to comics. This lends perfectly to her super fun content coverage as a bubbly Tiktoker and across social media, diving into nerd culture, comic book characters, history and lore! You can join the discussion with @who.cassie across all social media! More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast
S7 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ann Akinjirin

Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 49:45


Ann Akinjirin is an actress, writer, director and producer working across screen and stage and is currently starring in the BBC's new adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Famous Five.  Ann is best known for her recurring roles in BBC 1 /HBO's The Strike Series playing ‘DS Vanessa Ekwensi' and ‘Dee' in BBC Two's Trigonometry. More recently, Ann played 'Bobbi' in Marvel Studios series Moon Knight on Disney+.  Ann set up her own theatre company Harts in 2010, of which she was Artistic Director until 2020. Ann is extremely passionate about creative accessibility within theatre and has worked as movement director for Deafinitely Theatre as well as with National Youth Theatre as a writer and director, creating shows for audiences inclusive of deaf and visually impaired members.  Ann's book choices are: ** Secrets by Francine Pascal ** All About Love by bell hooks ** A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ** Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner ** Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season seven of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of season six? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

The Mighty Dragon podcast
Podcast with Mark Wingett #Quadrophenia

The Mighty Dragon podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 35:07


Mark Wingett After my recent interview with Maria Austin, where we discussed Mercy, a film about life as a pig in a slaughterhouse. I decided to reach out to her co-star, Mark Wingett, who portrayed the slaughterman. Mark, a familiar face on our screens for over 20 years as The Bill's Jim Carver, got his first break as Dave in the British cult classic movie, Quadrophenia. Dave was Jimmy's best friend, the one with the cool hat who ultimately betrays Jimmy at his lowest point by stealing his girl. As a first job, this is quite an achievement. Mark was one of the youngest in the cast, he was just 17 and fresh out of the National Youth Theatre when he was cast. Now with a career spanning over 40 years, it was an honour to talk to this much accomplished actor about his career and dip into his personal life which involves scuba diving and biking with the Tokyo mods! Mark reminisces about his first day on set and how many egg sandwiches he had to eat! We talk about the success behind the movie, Pete Townshend's genius musical score and the admirable vision of the director, Franc Roddam. A director who took chances when selecting the actors and stuck to his interpretation of the story. The bond between cast members is still as strong as ever, with Mark describing them as family. The cast have all had such illustrious careers including Phil Davis, one of my favourite actors. At the time of filming, Sting was launching his music career and Ray Winstone had made his third film in that year. Mark mentions that Ray Winstone was always destined for greatness, I can't help think that happened to Mark too.

School of Rock Bottom
Danny Kirrane: You Can Control Overthinking, Anxiety & Binge Eating. School of Rock Bottom 26

School of Rock Bottom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 50:29


From a young age, actor Danny Kirrane had intrusive thoughts and suffered anxiety, overthinking and imposter syndrome. Acting and food was the perfect escape until his family life fell apart aged 18 which made his conditions snowball and created a food addiction and an unhealthy relationship with food. Danny found the courage to find therapy which has transformed his mindset and career. Although he can still struggle with anxiety and can still use food as a way to cope and push down negative emotions - his relationship with himself and an acceptance of what makes him human means he no longer punishes himself and is in control of a positive mindset. Danny generously shares his journey and has valuable insights and techniques for anyone inside and outside the performing arts industry who struggles with anxiety, rumination, overthinking, imposter syndrome and binge eating. More on Danny - Danny Kirrane is a leading actor in the period drama The Serpent Queen for Starz/Lionsgate co-starring with Samantha Morton and Charles Dance and he has just finished filming the Netflix comedy drama Baby Reindeer. Other lead roles in shows include The Sandman, Wasted, Don't Forget the Driver & Critical. Other shows include Peterloo, Skins, The Inbetweeners & The Pirates of The Caribbean. Danny has extensive theatre credits including Mark Rylance's West End production of Jerusalem. Danny completed a Physics with Astrophysics Degree at Leeds University before becoming an actor after training with the National Youth Theatre. Topics - 0:00 Intro 1:40 Danny's rock bottom 3:38 Childhood anxiety 6:00 Overthinking, rumination & worry 14:50 Acting & escapism 17:30 Using food to cope 21:20 Self awareness & self acceptance 23:55 Tapping into feeings & therapy 25:30 Understanding food addiction 29:00 Positive self body image 31:20 Filling the hole in the soul 35:30 Learning to cope with Imposter Syndrome whilst being an actor and in life 47:10 Where to get help with food addiction This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Danny Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dannykirrane X - https://x.com/DannyKirrane Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) YouTube - https://bit.ly/3RQ2Rvs Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ or search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.

How I Became ...
E41 | From Consultant To Netflix Sensation | Bridgerton Star Left The Corporate World To Pursue Her Dreams

How I Became ...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 101:58


Charithra Chandran, born in Perth, Scotland, is the daughter of Tamil Indian medical professionals. Her parents separated when she was two, leading her to India with her father, where she lived with her grandparents in Tamil Nadu. Returning to the UK at the age of four, she pursued her education in Liverpool, Suffolk and Oxford. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from New College, Oxford in 2019, Charithra actively participated in various productions during her university years and became a member of the National Youth Theatre. Despite earning her degree, Charithra felt a strong passion for performing, prompting her to take a gap year to explore her dream before committing to a conventional full-time job. While working part-time for the New Policy Institute after her gap year, she realised her true calling was acting. She turned down a job offer from Boston Consulting Group, choosing to pursue a career in acting. In 2021, Charithra joined the main cast of the spy thriller series "Alex Rider" for its second season, playing the role of Sabina Pleasance, along with the role of Edwina in the second series of the Shondaland-produced Netflix period drama "Bridgerton," based on the novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me," in 2022. Season 4 of the series begins by exploring Charithra's journey, touching on topics such as making a drastic career change, navigating discrimination, and emphasising the importance of authenticity. We discuss: - Nurtured in Tamil culture during childhood - Navigating the challenges of divorced parents - Early exposure to boarding school life - Cultivating a passion for performing arts - Confronting experiences of discrimination - Embarking on a transformative gap year to pursue your passion - Epiphanies amid the challenges of the Covid era - Strategic pursuit of personal dreams - A pivotal role in Netflix's acclaimed series, Bridgerton - Wrestling with feelings of inadequacy and failure INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TEENAGE ARMAGEDDON Tickets: https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/instructions-for-a-teenage-armageddon/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HOWIBECAME__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content Email: info@weunify.co.uk This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UNIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Director: Charles Parkinson Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie Sound Recordist: Mobo Johnson Camera Operator: Stanley Chiu & Stuart Aitken Editor: Catherine Singh

The TheatreArtLife Podcast
Episode 198: The Art of Stage Management with Jacqui George

The TheatreArtLife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 45:12


Jacqui has been working in Stage and Production Management the last 25 years. with a major focus on Conservatoire training. She has taught at several conservatoires and is a Master of Education and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In 2018 Jacqui became joined the senior leadership team at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to design and implement a Conservatoire performing and production arts undergraduate training in the MENA region.    Jacqui has worked with professional companies such as National Theatre Wales, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Shared Experience. She has toured the UK extensively, produced Rep seasons in the West End, and internationally worked in Shanghai; World Expo, Berliner Festspiele, and Paphos; City of Culture. Jacqui also enjoys producing work with her and her husband's company We Made This.  Jacqui was one half of Stand By Please, the stage management podcast with Antonia Collins and she is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025.   @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com

Tom Holland - Audio Biography
Tom Holland Biography Introduction

Tom Holland - Audio Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 1:54


Hi, I'm your host, and this is the "Tom Holland Audio Biography". In this podcast, we'll be taking a deep dive into the life and career of one of the most popular actors in the world.Tom Holland is best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he's also starred in films like "The Impossible", "Billy Elliot the Musical", and "The Lost City of Z".He's a talented actor, a gifted dancer, and a genuinely nice guy. I'm excited to share his story with you.Tom Holland was born in Kingston upon Thames, England, in 1996. He was raised by his parents, Nicola Frost and Dominic Holland, a comedian and author.Tom's love of acting started at a young age. He would often put on performances for his family and friends.When he was 10 years old, Tom joined the National Youth Theatre. He also played football for his local team, the Wimbledon Dons.In 2012, Tom was accepted to the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, where he studied theater.After graduating from the BRIT School, Tom landed a role in the West End production of "Billy Elliot the Musical".He made his film debut in the 2015 disaster film "The Impossible".In 2016, Tom was cast as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has starred in three Spider-Man films so far, and he is set to appear in more films in the future.The goal of this podcast is to tell the story of Tom Holland's life and career.We'll explore his childhood, his education, his early roles, and his rise to fame.We'll also talk to people who know him, including his family, friends, and colleagues.I hope that this podcast will give listeners a deeper appreciation for Tom Holland's talent and his journey.If you're a fan of Tom Holland, I encourage you to subscribe to the "Tom Holland Audio Biography".You can find us on all major podcast platforms.I'll be releasing new episodes every week, so be sure to tune in!Thank you for listening!

The Just Checking In Podcast
Reel Stories - Danny Kirrane

The Just Checking In Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 62:23


In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with actor and producer Danny Kirrane. Danny is best known for his roles in the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Pirates of the Carribbean: Salazar's Revenge, The Serpent Queen and TV show Wasted where he starred alongside Sean Bean. He also has credits in shows like Skins, Casualty, Trollied and Poldark. In this episode of Reel Stories we talk about how Danny got into acting whilst at Leeds University, performing as part of the National Youth Theatre before pursuing it full-time and how he broke into TV and film. For Danny's mental health, we discuss the positives that therapy has given his mental health and how he dealt with having mental health issues in his family and supporting those people as a teenager and adult. We finish by discussing fatherhood having become a father in the last two years. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyKirrane Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-health Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U

Theatre Audience Podcast
Theatre Audience Podcast: S3 Ep6

Theatre Audience Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 30:33


Natalie and Darren discuss the plethora of theatre we've seen. Productions reviewed in this episode include: Killing the Cat (Riverside Studios), The Great British Bake Off The Musical (Noel Coward Theatre), Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Lyric Hammersmith), Gone Too Far with a backstage interview with Jerome Scott (Stratford East), Bonnie & Clyde (Garrick Theatre) and Sylvia (Old Vic).

Chai with Rai
”Maru's Bhajia” w/ Aarti Shah

Chai with Rai

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 71:32


From reconstructing Britney Spear's "Every time" in a Scottish accent to talking about Maru's Bhajia. Had such a fun time talking to actress and founder of the channel South Asian Artists with Aarti Shah.  In the episode we discuss:  Scope of South Asian Entertainment in the UK, thoughts on it  and have they change recently from when you began working in the industry. Time at National Youth Theatre and University of Central Lancalnshire  3 projects, brown girl magic at octagon, Tour de moon experience, the wonders of the looking glass and Happy Birthday  Uncertainty of auditions and castings. Channel that is South Asian Artist, how and what and where  How has the move to Manchester been for you and the market of acting? Opportunities, Challenges and Joys of being a South Asian Artist. Identity of being British and south asian and a woman and what conversation we should be having around that  Process to approaching scripts and auditions Digital age and it's point for creatives today Balancing fame and passion/talent Favourite part of the job and most challenging Then of course Games Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ ,  https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_  & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai  Guest:https://www.instagram.com/aartishahx/ , https://www.instagram.com/southasian_artists/ & https://twitter.com/aartishahx , https://twitter.com/SouthAsianA  Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithrai  Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.  

BAST Training podcast
Ep.98 The Benefits of Songwriting For Children's Mental Health With Sophie Garner

BAST Training podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 32:41


Today Alexa is joined by a singer and voice coach who was the first artist to perform at London's O2 Arena. She has taught music to more than 4,000 children and has worked on ITV's The Voice Kids. In 2019 she was awarded an MA from the Voice Study Centre where her work focused on the benefits of singing and songwriting on mental health. Author of The Creative Songwriting Journal and If You Can't Say It Sing It! Sophie Garner is on Singing Teachers Talk.  KEY TAKEAWAYS In two weeks we're going to be celebrating our 100th episode of the podcast! To thank you for listening and helping you on your singing teacher journey, we're going to be running a giveaway worth more than £1,000! On the 1st of March one lucky winner will get a 12-month subscription to the BAST membership and the replays from every single one of our Focus On events. To win, you'll need to tune in on the 1st of March, so make sure you're subscribed! The left side of the brain focuses on speech, but the right side handles singing and music. This means that if someone has suffered an injury to the left side of their brain, you can use lyrics and melody to get them to speak more confidently.  Sophie works in a group setting to encourage the camaraderie and “we're all in this together” spirit of the people she works with.  During the lockdown, upon all her work stopping, Sophie became the published Author of The Creative Songwriting Journal and If You Can't Say It Sing It!. Both books teach children and young adults how to write songs for self-expression, building confidence and encouraging individual creativity. When working with children, Sophie's approach is about creating a comfortable atmosphere where singers can feel free to tell their stories through their voices. She hates it when people are told that they can't sing; it can be a very traumatic thing to be told that destroys confidence.  One thing any teacher can do to settle energy is to make a playlist of a song from every child in the group. Then every day after the break, you get them to sit in silence and listen to one of the songs. Everyone's song gets heard, and they feel validated.  BEST MOMENTS ‘It enables people to literally have a voice'  ‘I love the work. I'd do it even if I wasn't being paid'  ‘You're only a really good teacher if you can teach something in its simplest terms'  EPISODE RESOURCES  Guest Website: www.sophiegarner.com www.thecreativesongwritingjournal.com Social Media:  Instagram: @sophie.garner Contact Email: hangarmusic@gmail.com Relevant Links & Mentions:  Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor  Mental Health First Aid England: mhfaengland.org Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Dr Jenevora Williams  The Young Musician's Guide to Songwriting by Lisa Donovan Lukas Songwriting Without Boundaries by Pat Pattison  The Theory and Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy by Diane Austin Recovery of Your Inner Child by Lucia Capacchione  The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron ABOUT THE GUEST Sophie began her career upon leaving school as an actress, training with The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain where she worked with Matt Lucas (Great British Bake Off and Les Misérables). Deciding her singing was her first love, she set out on a path focused on music. Her professional singing career has seen a great deal of experience. She was the very first artist to play London's iconic O2 Arena! She has been a vocal coach for ITV's The Voice Kids, taught music to 4,000+ kids, runs four adult choirs and is a specialist in working with brain injury and dementia through singing on a weekly basis for Headway and various specialist neurology care units. Sophie graduated in 2019 from Voice Study with her Master's degree (distinction) in her expert area: the benefits of singing and songwriting on well-being and mental health. Sophie is also a public speaker and mentor for young adults, providing songwriting workshops, teacher training and presentations across the UK. ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. Website: basttraining.com Get updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST Training Link to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-biosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Skipper Celebrates
Richard Skipper Celebrates The Play That Goes Wrong 11/09/2022

Richard Skipper Celebrates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 58:00


For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/3b6aeQU2yYc From the cast to the crew, Richard Skipper celebrates the hilarity that is the play that goes wrong. CHRIS LANCELEY (Jonathan). Born in Liverpool, England, Chris' work includes national tour of The Play That Goes Wrong. Off-Broadway: The Bad and the Better. Off-West End: Henry V, The Band. TV: “FBI,” “Blue Bloods.” Training: American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC), National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Chris would like to extend a huge thank you to agent John Shea as well as to his wife, Jenny, Dad, Nan, Kim and Nick. Social media: @Chris_Lanceley. ELLIE MacPHERSON (stands by for Sandra and Annie) .Off-Broadway debut! Ellie is also the creator and performer of a one-woman comedic history of the presidents called Happy Birthday Mr. President! BA in history and English from Rutgers, MFA from New School for Drama. Endless love and gratitude to the whole TPTGW team, my family and Lucas. @ellmac5. Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong is a riotous comedy about the theatre. The play introduces The ‘Cornley University Drama Society' who are attempting to put on a 1920s' murder mystery. The Play That Goes Wrong, directed by Matt DiCarlo, opened at New World Stages with set design by Tony Award winner Nigel Hook, costume design by Roberto Surace, lighting design by Jeremy Cunningham, and sound design by Beth Lake. The original Broadway production was directed by Mark Bell and featured lighting design by Ric Mountjoy and sound design by Andrew Johnson. The Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong began performances on March 9, 2017, officially opened on April 2, 2017.

Leadership BITES
Dawn Airey, CEO

Leadership BITES

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 39:42 Transcription Available


On this episode of Leadershp Bites we have Dawn Airey. Dawn is a powerhouse of street smarts, commercial acumen and drive.I have seen her operate in a number of different spaces, she is a tour de force, she is also compassionate and higly dialled in to the context and the moment.We spoke about:✅ Senior Teams✅ Culture✅ Get messages out✅ Operating under stress✅ Managing under performanceListen on Itunes, Spotify and all platforms, also listen direct from your laptop/PC on the livingbrave.com website.Dawn joined Central Independent Television in 1985 as a management trainee. In 1989 she became Director of Programme Planning at Central and was appointed to the Central broadcasting board. In 1993, she moved to London to become the first Controller of Children's and Daytime Programmes.In 1994, she became Controller of Arts and Entertainment at Channel 4.It was reported in The Sunday Times that her forthright manner had earned her the soubriquet "Scary Airey" and "Zulu Dawn".Airey joined Channel 5 in 1996, as its first director of programmes. It was during her tenure that she agreed with an interviewer that some might think the channel's core strengths were "films, football and fucking" but added it was about a lot more. She was subsequently appointed as chief executive of the channel in 2000.In 2002, she joined, BSkyB. There she was responsible for running all Sky channels, except Sky Sports, and she was in charge of programming and advertising sales. In 2006, she became managing director of Channels and Services whereupon she gained additional responsibility for all third party channels, joint ventures and networked media.In May 2008, after eight months at ITV plc, Airey earned Grade's enmity when she resigned to rejoin Channel 5 as chairman and CEO, with a remit to increase profitability and audience share. This she did. She left RTL in April 2013.In August 2013, she joined Yahoo! as senior vice-president of Yahoo EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). She was in the post until September 2015.Airey was chief executive officer (CEO) of Getty Images photo agency from October 2015 to 31 December 2018, at which time she became a non-executive director member of its board.In 2019, The Football Association appointed Airey as chair of the new joint Barclays FA Women's Super League and Championship board.In 2021, she also served as a member of the Government's Expert Panel for a Fan-Led Review of Football Governance.Airey chairs the joint Barclays FA Women's Super League and Championship board (2019-) and the boards of the National Youth Theatre (2011-) and the educational platform Digital Theatre+ (2019-).To find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: guybloom@livingbrave.com Web: www.livingbrave.com

Desperado
Beneath Our Feet

Desperado

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 20:16


_Beneath Our Feet _is a six-part episodic drama exploring home and belonging, urban regeneration and community ownership. The series follows 5 young people as they attend an underground rave below their estate, the night before it's going to be bulldozed to make way for new-build flats. Whilst at the rave, the ground collapses beneath their feet, and they end up trapped in a vast underground cave network. They have to use their memories of the folklore surrounding the system - passed down through the generations - to navigate their way to safety, through tiny passageways, across underground lakes, and through doors locked by mysterious codes. Credits: Beneath Our Feet was produced as part of the RESOUND programme - an initiative set up by theatre companies Jump Spark and no more superheroes. to create avenues for theatre artists into audio drama. This series was developed in partnership with Stockroom, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT) and audio network Fable and Folly. It was funded by Arts Council England. Creators were producers/directors Tash Hyman and Fay Lomas, writers Zia Ahmed, Subika Anwar-Khan, Sam Grabiner, Ellie Kendrick, Tiwa Lade, and Am Stubberfield, with sound design by Alice Boyd and Munotida Chinyanga and composition by Oliver Vibrans. Lead dramaturg Janina Matthewson, consultant producer Ella Watts. Actors included NYT members and graduates of NYT Rep: Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Jetsun Lama, Nkhanise Phiri, Abby Russell, Bhavini Sheth, Ragevan Vasan, with Diveen Henry as Jessi.

Too Opinionated
Too Opinionated Interview: Julian Glover

Too Opinionated

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 61:31


Today on Too Opinionated we talk with legendary actor, Julian Glover.  Primarily a classical stage actor, Glover trained at the National Youth Theatre, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and became a familiar face to British television viewers by appearing in many popular series during the 1960s and 1970s. His talent for accents and cold expression made him an ideal choice for playing refined villains. Glover's guest appearances on television include series such as The Avengers, Doctor Who, Space: 1999, Blake's 7, Remington Steele and Merlin. He also played the recurring role of Grand Master Pycelle on 31 episodes of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. During the 1980s, Glover achieved some fame in Hollywood with roles in popular films such as General Maximilian Veers in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, the Greek villain Aristotle Kristatos in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, Brian Harcourt-Smith in the Cold War thriller The Fourth Protocol and Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In the film version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, he provided the voice of the giant spider Aragog. He was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to drama.  Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe) Check out the website: Meisterkhan.com  

Black Canvas
Winsford Native Actor and Producer: Liam Haynes

Black Canvas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 39:34


Liam was born and raised in a small town called Winsford in the rural county of Cheshire. And, despite all of his travels and different homes since then, he still a Northerner through and through. He is the youngest of four siblings and has three older sisters. He attended Verdin High School and later Sir John Deanne's Sixth Form College. His favorite school spot to frequent was The Drama Studio. While in school, he represented the UK in the Youth European Union and was heavily involved in volunteering and teaching dramatic arts at his local youth center. He always had an obsession with watching movies and a desire to perform on the big and little screens. At fourteen, he was one of the youngest actors accepted into the Cheshire Youth Theatre and worked with the company touring plays around Cheshire and also at the Chester Gateway Theatre. He was later accepted into The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and worked with them at Manchester's Lowry Theatre. He studied Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway: University of London and spent his Summer breaks working for The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. After graduating, he took a year to travel the globe to learn more about the world and himself. While traveling, he applied to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was accepted into the New York Conservatory. During his training he lived in downtown Manhattan and also worked behind the scenes in casting. He then quickly started booking work. He has been a part of commercial work, fashion, music videos, theatre, and mostly recently has made some television appearances and has just starred in his feature film. His hopes for the future are to continue to grow and learn through acting. He is also musically inclined and he is currently writing his first poetry collection.

American Times
Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE | Ed Sheeran | Celebrity Wiki | Fan Podcast

American Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 5:26


Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.Sheeran's debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, × won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. A single from ×, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", broke records in a number of countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017, Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the US, Australia and the UK, where it became the Christmas number one in 2017. The world's best-selling artist of 2017, he was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year. Released in 2019, his fourth studio album No.6 Collaborations Project debuted at number one in most major markets, and spawned three UK number one singles, "I Don't Care", "Beautiful People" and "Take Me Back to London". His fifth studio album, = (pronounced "equals"), topped the charts in most major markets in 2021.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US, and two of his albums are in the list of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. In December 2019, the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, with the most combined success in the UK album and singles charts in the 2010s. Globally, Spotify named him the second most streamed artist of the decade. Beginning in March 2017, his ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing of all time in August 2019. An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, Sheeran's acting roles include appearing in the 2019 film Yesterday.

American Times
Ed Sheeran Shape of You Live 2022

American Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 4:44


Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.Sheeran's debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, × won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. A single from ×, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", broke records in a number of countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017, Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the US, Australia and the UK, where it became the Christmas number one in 2017. The world's best-selling artist of 2017, he was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year. Released in 2019, his fourth studio album No.6 Collaborations Project debuted at number one in most major markets, and spawned three UK number one singles, "I Don't Care", "Beautiful People" and "Take Me Back to London". His fifth studio album, = (pronounced "equals"), topped the charts in most major markets in 2021.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US, and two of his albums are in the list of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. In December 2019, the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, with the most combined success in the UK album and singles charts in the 2010s. Globally, Spotify named him the second most streamed artist of the decade. Beginning in March 2017, his ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing of all time in August 2019. An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, Sheeran's acting roles include appearing in the 2019 film Yesterday.

American Times
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud Live 2017

American Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 4:33


Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.Sheeran's debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, × won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. A single from ×, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", broke records in a number of countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017, Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the US, Australia and the UK, where it became the Christmas number one in 2017. The world's best-selling artist of 2017, he was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year. Released in 2019, his fourth studio album No.6 Collaborations Project debuted at number one in most major markets, and spawned three UK number one singles, "I Don't Care", "Beautiful People" and "Take Me Back to London". His fifth studio album, = (pronounced "equals"), topped the charts in most major markets in 2021.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US, and two of his albums are in the list of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. In December 2019, the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, with the most combined success in the UK album and singles charts in the 2010s. Globally, Spotify named him the second most streamed artist of the decade. Beginning in March 2017, his ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing of all time in August 2019. An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, Sheeran's acting roles include appearing in the 2019 film Yesterday.

American Times
Ed Sheeran Photograph Live 2017

American Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 7:13


Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.Sheeran's debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, × won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. A single from ×, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", broke records in a number of countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017, Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the US, Australia and the UK, where it became the Christmas number one in 2017. The world's best-selling artist of 2017, he was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year. Released in 2019, his fourth studio album No.6 Collaborations Project debuted at number one in most major markets, and spawned three UK number one singles, "I Don't Care", "Beautiful People" and "Take Me Back to London". His fifth studio album, = (pronounced "equals"), topped the charts in most major markets in 2021.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US, and two of his albums are in the list of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. In December 2019, the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, with the most combined success in the UK album and singles charts in the 2010s. Globally, Spotify named him the second most streamed artist of the decade. Beginning in March 2017, his ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing of all time in August 2019. An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, Sheeran's acting roles include appearing in the 2019 film Yesterday.

American Times
Ed Sheeran Perfect Live 2021

American Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 4:18


Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.Sheeran's debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, × (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, × won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. A single from ×, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), was released in March 2017, and was the best-selling album worldwide of 2017. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", broke records in a number of countries by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017, Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the record for most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the US, Australia and the UK, where it became the Christmas number one in 2017. The world's best-selling artist of 2017, he was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year. Released in 2019, his fourth studio album No.6 Collaborations Project debuted at number one in most major markets, and spawned three UK number one singles, "I Don't Care", "Beautiful People" and "Take Me Back to London". His fifth studio album, = (pronounced "equals"), topped the charts in most major markets in 2021.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US, and two of his albums are in the list of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. In December 2019, the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, with the most combined success in the UK album and singles charts in the 2010s. Globally, Spotify named him the second most streamed artist of the decade. Beginning in March 2017, his ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing of all time in August 2019. An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, Sheeran's acting roles include appearing in the 2019 film Yesterday.

Arroe Collins
Tom Blyth Billy The Kid On EPIX

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 7:28


Billy the Kid is a new EPIX Original series, written by Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst and stars British actor Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age, Benediction) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, Escape From Pretoria). The series is an epic romantic adventure series based on the life of famous American outlaw, also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy's doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life. Series star, Tom Blyth hails from Nottingham, England where he lived prior to being accepted to study at Juilliard in New York City. Assorted local theatre, film and television work in England was followed by training and productions with the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, one of which took him to perform in Saudi Arabia. Upon graduation from Juilliard in 2020, he was immediately cast in a supporting role in the film “Benediction”, written and directed by Terence Davies. Blyth played the historical figure, Glen Byam Shaw, in this portrait of 1920s British art scene. He just completed filming a guest role in HBO's “The Gilded Age”. He resides in New York City.

Arroe Collins
Tom Blyth Billy The Kid On EPIX

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 7:28


Billy the Kid is a new EPIX Original series, written by Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst and stars British actor Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age, Benediction) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, Escape From Pretoria). The series is an epic romantic adventure series based on the life of famous American outlaw, also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy's doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life.Series star, Tom Blyth hails from Nottingham, England where he lived prior to being accepted to study at Juilliard in New York City. Assorted local theatre, film and television work in England was followed by training and productions with the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, one of which took him to perform in Saudi Arabia. Upon graduation from Juilliard in 2020, he was immediately cast in a supporting role in the film “Benediction”, written and directed by Terence Davies. Blyth played the historical figure, Glen Byam Shaw, in this portrait of 1920s British art scene. He just completed filming a guest role in HBO's “The Gilded Age”. He resides in New York City.

Arroe Collins
Tom Blyth Billy The Kid On EPIX

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 7:28


Billy the Kid is a new EPIX Original series, written by Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst and stars British actor Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age, Benediction) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, Escape From Pretoria). The series is an epic romantic adventure series based on the life of famous American outlaw, also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy's doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life. Series star, Tom Blyth hails from Nottingham, England where he lived prior to being accepted to study at Juilliard in New York City. Assorted local theatre, film and television work in England was followed by training and productions with the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, one of which took him to perform in Saudi Arabia. Upon graduation from Juilliard in 2020, he was immediately cast in a supporting role in the film “Benediction”, written and directed by Terence Davies. Blyth played the historical figure, Glen Byam Shaw, in this portrait of 1920s British art scene. He just completed filming a guest role in HBO's “The Gilded Age”. He resides in New York City.

Arroe Collins
Tom Blyth Billy The Kid On EPIX

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 7:28


Billy the Kid is a new EPIX Original series, written by Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst and stars British actor Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age, Benediction) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, Escape From Pretoria). The series is an epic romantic adventure series based on the life of famous American outlaw, also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy's doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life. Series star, Tom Blyth hails from Nottingham, England where he lived prior to being accepted to study at Juilliard in New York City. Assorted local theatre, film and television work in England was followed by training and productions with the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, one of which took him to perform in Saudi Arabia. Upon graduation from Juilliard in 2020, he was immediately cast in a supporting role in the film “Benediction”, written and directed by Terence Davies. Blyth played the historical figure, Glen Byam Shaw, in this portrait of 1920s British art scene. He just completed filming a guest role in HBO's “The Gilded Age”. He resides in New York City.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
Tom Blyth Billy The Kid On EPIX

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 7:28


Billy the Kid is a new EPIX Original series, written by Vikings and The Tudors creator Michael Hirst and stars British actor Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age, Benediction) and Daniel Webber (The Dirt, Escape From Pretoria). The series is an epic romantic adventure series based on the life of famous American outlaw, also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy's doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life.Series star, Tom Blyth hails from Nottingham, England where he lived prior to being accepted to study at Juilliard in New York City. Assorted local theatre, film and television work in England was followed by training and productions with the prestigious National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, one of which took him to perform in Saudi Arabia. Upon graduation from Juilliard in 2020, he was immediately cast in a supporting role in the film “Benediction”, written and directed by Terence Davies. Blyth played the historical figure, Glen Byam Shaw, in this portrait of 1920s British art scene. He just completed filming a guest role in HBO's “The Gilded Age”. He resides in New York City.

Light on Leeds
Episode 56: Zip It - Annabel Harrison & Hester Cox

Light on Leeds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 30:53


I enjoyed chatting to Annabel Harrison (writer and director) and Hester Cox (assistant director) about their upcoming play "Zip It"." How many voices must be taken before we are heard? Join the studio audience of this dystopian and comedic gameshow and follow the friendship of two young women and their experience of womanhood, sexual harassment and domestic violence. Created with an all-female cast and creative team, comprised of members of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Follow the journey of a woman, brave, broken and not alone. A moving insight into the reality for many women."  "We are working in collaboration with Women's Solace Aid, who are offering a ‘Safety in Society' workshop for anyone that is affected by the messages of the play."Running time: 1 hour approx. | Age restriction: 16+Annabel and Hester told me about how they started in drama and about taking the play to the Edinburgh Fringe. Zip It at stage@leeds event tickets from TicketSource https://twitter.com/ZipItPlay https://www.instagram.com/zipittheplay/Contact: Zipittheplay@gmail.com The featured track on this episode is the beautiful "Worry Not" by Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat - recorded by Good Boy Live Sessions at Northern Monk Refectory, Leeds Emma says: ‘A lot of the most brilliant people (and especially women) that I know spend inordinate amounts of time worrying. The most literate, incredible, wise people I know regularly voice worries about having said something silly after a couple of drinks, about having not replied entirely politely to a rude comment, about things that are beyond their control, about all sorts that they are far too fantastic to spend their moments worrying about. This album is about those little niggling worries, and is for these brilliant people. Written after a house flood and on the brink of the pandemic, the album (and the year awaiting it's creation) encapsulate a process of having worries, acknowledging and dealing with them, and allowing them to wash away. " https://twitter.com/emmajohnsonsax?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/emmajohnsonmusichttps://www.instagram.com/emmajohnsonmusic/?hl=enhttps://emmajohnsonsgravyboat.bandcamp.com/CD and Digital Download Available on BandcampDigital on Spotify, Apple Music, ITunes, Deezer, Amazon

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Ep202 - Simon Bailey: A West End Bad Boy with a New Take on Moulin Rouge's 'The Duke'

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 61:08


Actor Simon Bailey hails from London, where his career on the West End is booming. He trained at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, and his West End credits include Heathers: The Musical, Jersey Boys (Tommy DeVito), The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul), Enjolras in the 21st Anniversary cast of Les Miserables, I Can't Sing! The X-Factor Musical, Romeo and Juliet -The Musical, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, We Will Rock You, and more. SImon can be seen now in the West End production of Moulin Rouge as The Duke at the Piccadilly Theatre. Simon reminisces about his experience as part of the original workshop for Heathers: The Musical in London, and shares why it holds such a big place in his heart. He opens up about landing the role of The Duke, why he's had so much fun building and developing a darker character, and also talks about why he particularly loves the first 10 minutes of the show when he's able “to look out and see everybody… just completely entranced in this thing.” Simon also reflects on working as an understudy, and why he feels it's such an important ground to start from and build on.  In this episode, we talk about:  The community working on the West End  Attending the National Youth Theatre, and bypassing drama school  Why being an actor now is very different than it was pre-2020 His experience as a swing in We Will Rock You  Creative freedom from Alex Timbers Connect with Simon: IG: @simonbailey1210 Twitter: @SimonBailey1210 Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

خام
خام | الممثل (ابراهيم الحجاج)

خام

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 71:59


إبراهيم الحجاج هو ممثل سعودي وستاند آب كوميديان وشريك مؤسس في بيت الكوميديا وعازف موسيقي منذ طفولته أيضا. وُلد في (الحادي عشر من يناير عام 1994) في مدينة الدمام ودرس في أحياء الدمام. درس في جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن وتخرج منها تخصص تسويق. بدأ مسيرته ببرنامج يوتيوبي ومن بعدها التحق بجمعية الثقافة والفنون بالدمام والتحق بدورات تمثيل محلية مع مخرجين مسرحيين محليين. ومن ثم حالفه الحظ واقام مركز الملك عبد العزيز الثقافي العالمي دورات التمثيل والفنون الأدائية بالتعاون مع معهد مسرح الشباب البريطاني National Youth Theatre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The James Bond A-Z Podcast
Timothy Dalton - Part 1/2

The James Bond A-Z Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 70:48


On this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley explore the life and work of Timothy Dalton, the fourth actor to play James Bond in the movies. Covered in the first part of this two-part special: Timothy's early life, school days, and entry in the world of acting. Timothy's acting education at RADA and the National Youth Theatre, and his first forays on the stage and screen. His breakthrough roles in the acclaimed historical drama 'The Lion In Winter', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Mary Queen of Scots'. His early brush with James Bond auditioning for 1969's 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', but deciding against the role. Timothy's acclaimed stage career, particularly in the world of Shakespeare. His appearance as Prince Barin in the 1980's cult sci-fi romp 'Flash Gordon', and another brush with Bond around the time of 'Octopussy'. We look at Dalton's route to 'The Living Daylights' which came when Pierce Brosnan was ruled out of the film due to his TV commitments. His unique approach to playing James Bond, taking the role back to its literary roots. The next episode will cover Timothy's Bond career from 'Licence To Kill' right up to the present day. Please rate this podcast and leave a review wherever you listen. James Bond will return... in next week's James Bond's A-Z Podcast. Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/jamesbondatoz Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbondatoz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Wondering Mind
38: Advocating Through Film with Ella Greenwood

The Wondering Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 37:56


In today's episode I had the pleasure to speak with Ella Greenwood. Ella is a 19 year old actress, director & producer based in the UK. At age 18 she wrote, directed and produced her first short film, Faulty Roots. This film, as well as her other films, are all based around mental health. Ella opens up about her struggle with depression, why she decided to get into the entertainment industry along with why she is so passionate about breaking down the mental health stigmas surrounding teen mental health through her creations. Ella is also a member of the National Youth Theatre and is an ambassador for leading teen mental health charity Stem4. She was also awarded Positive Female Role Model Of The Year at the Darkus Magazine 2020 Awards. Follow Ella: @popsella Website: https://ellagreenwood.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewonderingmind/message

The NHB Playgroup Q&A Podcast
Second Person Narrative by Jemma Kennedy (with guest Lucy Kerbel)

The NHB Playgroup Q&A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 45:58


The NHB Playgroup from Nick Hern Books brings you one free play to read and discuss each week, followed by a Q&A with the writer.In this episode of The NHB Playgroup Q&A Podcast, we spoke to Jemma Kennedy about her wry and inventive play Second Person Narrative.Second Person Narrative was released in 2015 as part of Platform, a partnership between Nick Hern Books and Tonic Theatre. It was originally workshopped with the National Youth Theatre and the National Theatre's Young People's Programme. We're joined for this episode by Lucy Kerbel, NHB author and director of Tonic.See more about The NHB Playgroup here: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/playgroupHost: Siân Mayhall-PurvisProducer: Jon BartonExecutive Producer: Matt Applewhite

The Bill Podcast
The Bill Podcast 55: Connie Hyde (PC Cathy Bradford)

The Bill Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 40:00


CATHY'S BACK! The wonderful Connie Hyde shares her memories of playing the iconic PC Cathy Bradford. Connie joins us hot on the heels of starring in "Coronation Street" for two years and discusses playing Gina Seddon, directing a short film about gender equality and her hopes for tackling Shakespeare in the future. Connie's nominated charity is the National Youth Theatre - nyt.org.uk The Bill Podcast is presented in association with Misty Moon Events, hosts of the wonderful The Bill Reunion events at the Cinema Museum in London.

The Sound Architect Podcast (TSAP)
Resident Evil 3's NEMESIS and Nikolai, Neil Newbon

The Sound Architect Podcast (TSAP)

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 63:58


(TSAP S03E06) Sam Hughes speaks with Actor Neil Newbon about his work in Resident Evil 3 as NEMESIS (Performance Capture), Nikolai (Capture & VO) and others, his acting career, performance capture and more! Neil Newbon is a Professional Actor and Voice Over Artist, working in Film, Television, Theatre as well as high-profile AAA Video Games in Full Performance Capture, specialising in Martial Arts Stunts and Combat. He is based in London and Los Angeles. Neil began his training at the internationally acclaimed National Youth Theatre, he went on to study Method Acting, the work of Yat Malmgren and many other craft techniques with the renowned Giles Foreman Centre of Acting. Neil began his professional career at the Royal Court Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He quickly found work in Television and Film and has continued to work professionally for over 15 years, and branched out into the exciting new media of Performance Capture and Voice Over in which he has been working consistently for over 8 years. Neil has been a part of BAFTA GAMES CREW for 3 years and is now a Full BAFTA member. Neil also now acts as a Performance Consultant/ Action Director for games and has given panel talks and round-tables at events, such as Develop 2017 on working with Actors and getting the best from them in both Performance Capture and Voice Over. Neil alongside Award winning Artist and Director Saleta Losada has founded Performance Captured Ltd group, which specialises in casting for games, performance capture consultation and production and also the Performance Captured Academy providing Full Performance Capture Courses by Professionals for Professionals' based in world famous Ealing Studios in which Neil is the main mentor. Recent Credits include: Lead role in ‘Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier' by Andy Serkis' Imaginarium, supporting leads in ‘Wallis' by Viacom and ‘Detroit:Become Human' by Quantic Dream with Jesse Williams and Clancy Brown and ‘Gangs Of London' directed by award winning Corin Hardy for HBO. Special thanks to Toivo Kallio for editing. Want to sponsor an episode? E-mail Sam at sam@thesoundarchitect.co.uk for your sponsorship to be read out on the podcast. This episode and so much more at: www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk Twitter: @SoundDesignUK Facebook: facebook.com/thesoundarchitect.co.uk Instagram: thesoundarchitectofficial Stay up to date via our Monthly Newsletter as well: www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesoundarchitect/message

The Filmmakers Podcast
Ep 85 How to Produce Indie Films and Finance Films with Ian Sharp and hosts Giles Alderson & Andrew Rodger

The Filmmakers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 58:04


Our hosts sit down with indie producer Ian Sharp who talks about making indie thriller The Marker starring John Hannah, how he started in the business, his first feature film Kick Off and how he now finances films with his company Sharp House. Ian grew up in Scunthorpe with Van Damme and De Niro movies for inspiration. After training at the National Youth Theatre, his passion for film led him to London and a scholarship at the Arts Educational Schools. He founded Achilles Entertainments with Rebecca Sharp in 2009, merging entrepreneurial experiences with their passion for film and co-founded Sharp House in 2016. Ian's third feature, The Marker, was supported and co-financed by Creative England. Other film credits include Pleasure Island, theatrically released in the UK by Metrodome and KickOff, distributed by Peccadillo Pictures. LINKS The Marker - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuFGkJwMdo0 Sharp House https://www.sharp-house.com/sharp-house Follow Ian on Twitter https://twitter.com/IanSharp RAINDANCE If you haven't heard of Raindance yet, you definitely need to check them out! They're a Film School and Film Festival based in London, and they've been supporting independent film for the past 27 years. The best way to find out more about what they do is to attend their upcoming Open House on Saturday 12th December at 11am at the Raindance Film Training Centre. You'll get a real taste of their world-renowned evening and weekend filmmaking courses and workshops about directing, screenwriting and producing, while gaining invaluable introductory knowledge and tips on how to break in the film industry. And, there's a networking drinks session at the end where you'll be able to start building your filmmaking contacts. Because you're listening to the Filmmakers Podcast, you can get all this for free! Just enter our exclusive discount code:  TASTERPODCAST20 when booking at checkout". Booking link:  http://bit.ly/RaindanceTasterDay WATCH World of Darkness https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS35KQ2?pf_rd_p=855cdcfd-05d9-474f-b84d-8286a3530ba1&pf_rd_r=G5Q5NNQZR9PRZNQ4ME5D WATCH Fanged Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Up-Daniel-OReilly/dp/B07F83JN6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1542670909&sr=1-1&keywords=fanged INKTIP https://inktip.com/ MARSDENS BEER TOWN FILM FESTIVAL - SUBMIT your short films here: https://beertownfilmfestival.co.uk/ Follow US on Twitter @filmmakerspod  @Food4ThoughtDoc @gilesalderson  @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie Part of the www.podfixnetwork.com

Desert Island Discs: Desert Island Discs Archive: 2016-2018

Matt Smith is best known as the eleventh Timelord in the BBC One series, Doctor Who. At 26, he became the youngest actor to take the part. His future looked set to be in football: he played at youth level for Northampton Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City until a serious back condition ended his highly promising career prematurely. His drama teacher encouraged him to take up acting and he joined the National Youth Theatre and studied drama at the University of East Anglia. He played Lockwood in the National Theatre's touring production of The History Boys and was nominated for an Evening Standard Best Newcomer Award for his performance in Polly Stenham's That Face. He also appeared as a political researcher in the BBC Two parliamentary drama, Party Animals. Despite being a surprise choice to play The Doctor in 2009, he became the first actor to be nominated for a BAFTA television award for his performance in this role, and has won two National Television Awards. When he left Doctor Who at the end of 2013, he appeared on stage as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho: The Musical. In 2016 he took the part of HRH Prince Philip Mountbatten, The Duke of Edinburgh, in the Netflix series The Crown, and received great acclaim, leaving the role at the end of the second series in late 2017. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

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Dee Rees, Pussy Riot, Theatre governance

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 36:26


Dee Rees talks about her new film, Mudbound, which explores the racial divide in 1940s Mississippi.As questions continue to be asked of The Old Vic's theatre board in light of the Kevin Spacey allegations, we discuss the role of the board in British theatre with Rt Hon Ed Vaizey MP, former Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries and current board member of the National Youth Theatre plus Malcolm Sinclair, President of Equity, and theatre critic Lyn Gardner. Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina made headlines five years ago when she and two other members of the protest group were arrested following a performance of their Punk Prayer in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Alyokhina was jailed for two years and sent to a penal colony. Samira meets the Russian activist and artist at the Saatchi Gallery in London where an exhibition dedicated to Post-Soviet protest art in Russia opens this week. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Hannah Robins.