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Joel trained at The Hammond and has been part of some of the most well-known shows to date. Including one very recently you might be aware of.His credits include:Rent, UK TourWest End Women, UK TourEvita, Ljubljana Festival, SloveniaSimon, Jesus Christ Superstar, Regents Park Open Air TheatreCurious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh time, UK TourKinky Boots, UK TourCock, Ambassadors Theatre with Jonathan Bailey, replacing Taron Egerton after he stepped away from the project. You can catch him right now in London at the Aldwych Theatre in “Sinatra” where he plays the man himself, Frank Sinatra, doing it his way (pun intended). We discuss his introduction to the business as well as playing one of the most famous singers on the planet. The show takes us through the highs and lows of Sinatra's life, his romance with Ava Gardener which threatened to derail his career and how his comeback is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. In addition, how he auditioned for the part, working with Frank's daughter Tina Sinatra and bringing all time classics such as “Fly Me To The Moon”, “That's Life” and “My Way” to life every night. Tickets available now!Thank you Joel!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Tuuliki Peil on hüpnoteraapia praktik, kunstnik ja pikaajaline terapeutilise paastumise entusiast, kelle huvi inimese alateadvuse ja sisemaailma vastu on saatnud teda kogu elu. Tema teekond on ühendanud kunsti, filosoofia, psühholoogia, vaimsed praktikad ja hüpnoteraapia, et aidata inimestel jõuda püsivate muutusteni otse alateadvuse tasandil. Paastumine on olnud tema elu oluline osa juba aastakümneid ning ta usub, et teadlikult juhendatud paast võib toetada nii füüsilist tervist kui ka vaimset selgust. Riita Jaup on Shindo juhendaja, Lomi Lomi massaaži õpetaja ja kehatöö praktik, kelle missiooniks on aidata inimestel jõuda suurema elususe, eheduse ja kontaktini iseendaga. Tema teekond on viinud läbi erinevate kehatöö, hingamise, šamanistlike praktikate ja toitumise teemade kuni paastumiseni, millest on saanud tema jaoks üks terviklikumaid viise inimese tervise ja sisemise tasakaalu toetamisel. Koos Tuuliki Peiliga loob ta teadlikku paastulaagrit, kus kohtuvad turvaline juhendamine, kehatöö ja kogukonna tugi. Osta pileti paastulaagrisse siit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1485972836352945/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D --- SHOWNOTES "Paast on selline imeline tööriist, mis ükskõik mis su probleem on." "See ei ole mingi piirang, see on selline vabadus, mida sa lubad endale teha." "Paastuga sa ei saa endal midagi viga teha. Sa ei saa ennast ära tappa." "Inimesed kardavad muutust üleüldiselt." "Toit on üks kõige suuremaid inimeste tüliajajaid." "Kui valik on su sees päriselt toimunud, on pühendumus palju lihtsam tulema." "Miks ma üldse olen kunagi elus pidanud sööma, kui ma olen juba 20 päeva söömata ja mitte midagi ei tunne?" "See paastuprotsess lihtsalt pühib ära." "Ma lihtsalt ikkagi elan tänases ja elan ka nagu homses." "Väga ohtlik on tulla valesti paastust välja." "Me ei ole loodud siia ellu selleks, et lihtsalt tarbida." "Paast võiks olla terviklik tööriist, kuidas saadagi kontakt päriselt iseendaga, enda jõu ja väega." "Kui sa kahtled, siis parem ära tee." "Sa oled ise oma paastumullis." "See ei ole selline asi, et ma piinan ennast." "Elu üldse ei liikunud." "Mul on neli päeva, viis päeva, kuus päeva, seitse päeva ainult vee peal. Ma sain sellega kõik hakkama." "Meil on need teised kehad, mida me ei näe." "See toit ei ole lihtsalt toit — ma söön selleks, et ennast rahustada." "Läksin paastulaagrisse ja tee peal ikka Statoilist väike kohv ja muffin sisse — see viimane pidusöök." ---
Hello guys and welcome back to another Fringe in Fifteen!A series dedicated to fringe artists across the UK and beyond, giving them a fifteen minute elevator pitch style interview promoting what their show is about and where people can see it. Today we welcome fellow actor and friend of mine Emily Drewett and her show “Situationshit”, on at the Libra Theatre Cafe on 15th and 16th August at 3:45pm both days. A show about “the ever shifting struggle of starting over, when life as you know it changes”. To find out more and book tickets visit follow here:https://camdenfringe.com/events/situationsht/Thank you Emily and good luck with the show!Any artist or group who would like to come on please drop me an email or a DM on Instagram
Danielle is a barrister at Matrix chambers and has been involved in cases involving serious crime, protest law, inquests and inquiries. Bringing empathy and sensitivity to the table, especially during instances regarding children and young people, she thrives in bringing cases like these to justice. She holds an LLB (Bachelor of Law) degree from Sheffield University and completed her BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) at the University of Law, Bloomsbury. Prior to her training, she worked at the law reform charity “JUSTICE” as a criminal justice policy intern, whose research helped to get compensation for a case of miscarriage of justice at the Supreme Court. While studying she also managed the “Innocence Project”, which worked on a range of criminal appeals and applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). In recognition of her services she was nominated for the Chancellor's Medal and was additionally invited to sit on the CCRC's stakeholder forum. She spent some time in 2023 working as a sexual violence lawyer for the Centre of Women's Justice. Advising survivors accessing the Women and Girls Network Survivors Gateway about their legal rights when the police asked for their digital data as part of an Operation Soteria Pilot Scheme. Her work has been used for Netflix's documentary “When Missing Turns to Murder”, and she has also been a legal consultant on Suzie Miller's trailblazing plays, “Prima Facie” and “Inter Alia”. Providing the cast and creative team with the current state of the law when it deals with sexual assault cases against women from both the side of the victim and perpetrator. We discuss the areas of the law, tackled by both plays, that still to this very day are not helping victims of sexual assault get the justice they need. As well as her journey towards becoming a barrister and the huge impact that Suzie Miller's plays continue to have. For more information about Danielle and her work, visit her website: matrixlaw.co.uk/member/danielle-manson/Art changes the world!Thank you Danielle!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Marge Riks on teadvuse ja energiatööga tegelev Eesti taustaga juhendaja, kes elab juba kuuendat aastat Hispaanias. Ta kirjeldab end kui teadvuse olekut, energiate lugejat, inimest, kelle kohalolek toimib katalüsaatorina: teiste ümber muutub energiaväli automaatselt. Enne praegust teed töötas Marge finantsettevõttes kontoritöötajana. Anded on tal olnud terve elu, kuid hakkas neid avalikult jagama alles hiljem. Kuus aastat tagasi kolis ta Eestist Hispaaniasse. Ta usub, et otsus lahkuda oli osa suuremast transformatsioonist, mis avas talle uue elu ja töö võimalused. Marge on loonud platvormi Purelifecodes.ee ("Puhta Elu Koodid"), mis keskendub otseselt teadvusesse sukeldumisele ilma valmis vastuste ja tõestusteta, vaid kogemuse kaudu. Tema lähenemise keskmes on idee, et inimese ego loob eraldatuse ja piirangud, samal ajal kui teadvuses on kõik juba võimalik; tema roll on aidata inimestel oma vana identiteet läbi näha ja teha "kvantnihe" uude, avaramasse versiooni endast. Marge töötab nii era- kui grupisessioonidena, viib läbi retriite (sh Hispaanias ja Indias) ning kasutab meetodina peamiselt vibratsiooni ja sageduse lugemist, mitte niivõrd sõnu või tehnikaid. Ta rõhutab, et tema klientide elumuutused ei toimu tema "tegemise" tulemusel, vaid resonantsi kaudu — kohtumine temaga käivitab inimeses protsessid, mis viivad piirangute äratundmiseni ja nendest vabanemiseni. Külasta Marge veebilehte https://www.purelifecodes.ee --- SHOWNOTES "Sellist asja nagu parasiitlus ei ole olemas." "Kui raadiost tuleb muusikalugu, siis see on ka vibratsioon, millel on informatsioon." "Sa tuled tagasi nagu sit juust." "Raha oli jumala palju, aga keegi ei tahtnud mu raha." "Mine — minul on olnud soov elada välisriigis, aga ma ei jõudnud seda." "See mees on muutunud. Midagi on teistmoodi." "Ego surm tähendab seda, et sa näed tast läbi." "Ta on see pupunukk, ja ma armastan ego." "Kõik valikud, mida sa teed — olgu need ka kehvad — on lõppkokkuvõttes väga hea valik sinu jaoks." "Teadvuses on kõik võimalik. Sa võid hüpata nüüd ja praegu, kogeda absoluutselt kõike." "Ma teen mingisuguse otsuse ja siis vaatan — maas ongi 20 eurot." "Raha ei ole paber. See ei ole see, mida me mõtleme, et on raha." "Kui sa iga hommik loed oma tänulikkuse nimekirja, siis sa ju ei tunne seda tunnet. Ja see on mõttetu." "See 100 000 muutub tegelikult sajaks euroks." "Raha tuleb sellest, kes sa oled, mitte sellest, mida sa teed." "Meie maailm on üles ehitatud sellele, et ma pean tegema selleks, et saada — mitte, ma olen, siis ma saan." "Ta ei olnud selles kinni, ja see on tema maailma reaalsus." "Kuhu sa oma tähelepanu viid, sinna sa lähed." "Hingele haiget teha ei tohi." "Ära jää sellesse juttu kinni. Ära jää mitte millegisse kinni. Aga tea — sa saad alati edasi." ---
Hello guys and welcome back to another Fringe in Fifteen!A series dedicated to fringe artists across the UK and beyond, giving them a fifteen minute elevator pitch style interview promoting what their show is about and where people can see it. Today we welcome along actor and writer Joanna Orlowska and her show “Off Script” which will play at the Drayton Arms Theatre, London on 23rd and 24th July, before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe (Paradise Green) from the 7th-14th August. Joanna's show is about “a journalist navigating identity, language and integrity inside a British newsroom, as personal and political tensions begin to collide” (from her website). Tickets on sale now. Thank you Joanna and good luck with the show!Any artist or group who would like to come on please drop me an email or a DM on Instagram
Ray trained at Rose Bruford and has been a part of some of the best things across stage and screen since. His credits include, for Film:HamiltonBeauty and the BeastHamlet, dir. Ken BranaghSummer in Cape Town Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneTV:Red DwarfDeath in ParadiseShakespeare and Hathaway Silent WitnessHis Dark MaterialsTheatre:Countless shows with the RSC - Pericles, Othello, Romeo & Juliet, Troilus and Cressida and The Merchant of Venice to name a few. Macbeth at the GlobeGuys and DollsThe Firm, Hampstead TheatreIncluding one very special credit with the RSC in 2012, where he played Mark Antony in Gregory Doran's African adaptation of one of Shakespeare's best plays, Julius Caesar. Special mention to the whole company and creative team behind it (now available on Globe Player and DVD)!We discuss his journey into the business and his monumental performance as Mark Antony.How he found his version of the character, who he is to him and how approaching famous monologues like “the dogs of war” or “Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears” is anything but difficult. You just understand what the character is saying and why they're saying it. All this and much more, thank you Ray!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Külli Kaiva on terapeut, konstellöör ja süsteemide lugeja, kes on aidanud inimestel viimased kümme aastat mõista, kuidas perekondlikud mustrid, alateadvus ja nähtamatud seosed mõjutavad meie suhteid, tervist ning eluvalikuid. Lisaks klassikalisele perekonstellatsioonile ühendab ta oma töös sügava intuitiivse tunnetuse, terapeutilised meetodid ja aastate jooksul välja kujunenud isikliku lähenemise. Ta usub, et inimese probleem ei alga enamasti sellest kohast, kust see välja paistab, vaid palju sügavamalt süsteemist, kuhu inimene kuulub. Lisaks individuaalsele tööle korraldab Külli retriite, koolitusi ning on loonud Peresüsteemi kaardid, mida kasutavad nii terapeudid kui ka inimesed, kes soovivad iseennast paremini mõista. Külli Kaiva teenused ja kontaktid leiad siit: https://konstellatsioonid.eu/kontakt kaivakylli@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/kullikaivakonstellatsioonid --- SHOWNOTES "Me oleme ju energia — kui me võngume teatud energias, siis maailm hakkab kohe vastama. See on nagu loodusseadus." "Andis, mis andis — see on okei. Täna ma olen täiskasvanu, nüüd saan ma endale kõik ise anda." "Väga paljud inimesed elavad ikka veel oma sisemise väikse lapse katkises kohas." "Minu hingeplaan oli saada teadlikuks oma hinge jõust — sest siin on nii duaalne ja kohati nii madal." "Ma olin tänaval, kaks kohvrit, kaks last. Mul ei olnud mitte midagi. Me sõime ainult kartuleid ja õli." "Mis pani mind valima jääda, oli ainult see, et mul ei olnud kellelegi oma lapsi jätta." "Ta kasvatas mind kümne aastaga sellesse kohta, et ma istun kohtuniku vastas, muigan ja ütlen: jah, selline olengi." "See sisemine jõud kasvab läbi vaakumisse surumise." "Sa saad täiega vastu, kui sa ei mängi kaasa reeglite järgi, mida peab tegema." "Kui sa oled see hall hiireke — käid tööl, teed asju, kindel sissetulek, pangalaenud, liisingud — sa panustad sinna hingelest sisse. Ja siis sind kantakse." "Trauma on superressursi koht. See tuleb lihtsalt pöörata teistpidi." "See kehasse jäänud emotsioonide kogum tuleb sulle läbi vere ja DNA kaasa." "Sõnadel on vägi ja jõud — sina lood nendega kogu aeg oma reaalsust." "Jumal, ma alistun su ette, palun räägi läbi minu. Las ma olla sinu käsi maa peal." "Sa ei saa olla suurem oma eellastest ainult elukogemuse pärast." "Kui sa seisad vales kohas oma süsteemis, siis su elu ei lähe, su suhted ei lähe — ja ainult sellepärast, et sa oled kukkunud valesse kohta." "Sõnal on nii tugev jõud, eriti kui see on emotsionaalselt täidetud ja valuga öeldud." "Lehmakoogi sees elavad kaks ussi, isa ja poeg. Poeg küsib: isa, miks ma ei või minna välja, seal on päike ja pilved? Isa ütleb: ei, kallis poeg, see on meie kodumaa." "Me väga tihti ei ela selle inimesega, keda me armastame — me elame ülekannetega." "Sa ei pea mitte midagi tegema selleks, et kuuluda oma süsteemi. Tee tiivad lahti, löö rind puhevile ja võta oma koht." ---
Mari Laasma on lastekirurg, esteetilise meditsiini spetsialist, ettevõtja, koolitaja, rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud ekspert ning kolme lapse ema. Ta on MLI Ilukliiniku asutaja ja üks Eesti tuntumaid esteetilise meditsiini arste. Viimastel aastatel on Mari fookus liikunud üha enam longevity ehk tervena vananemise valdkonda. Tema eesmärk ei ole aidata inimestel lihtsalt kauem elada, vaid elada kauem tervena, energilisena ja elurõõmsana. Ta ühendab oma töös kaasaegse meditsiini, hormoonide tasakaalu, geneetika, biohäkkimise ja elustiili, et aidata inimestel mõista, kuidas mõjutada oma bioloogilist vanust ja elukvaliteeti. Saates räägime vananemisest, hormoonidest, ilu taga peituvast psühholoogiast, stressist, pikaealisusest, paarisuhetest, emadusest ning sellest, mida tähendab olla edukas naine maailmas, kus kõigilt oodatakse korraga liiga palju. Dr. Mari Laasma kliiniku poolt pakutavaid teenuseid ja protseduure näed siit: https://www.mlilukliinik.ee --- SHOWNOTES - HEAD MÕTTED MARILT "Ma olen terve eluga läbipõlemise piiril eksisteerinud ja ma olen sellega harjunud." "Ma elan ma arvan päris palju mitme inimese elu." "Ma sain aru, et tasakaal töö ja pere vahel ei olegi võimalik, kui oled ettevõtja, kes töötab 24/7." "See on tohutu privileeg teha seda, mida sa armastad." "Kui me ei saa midagi mõõta või me ei näe, see ei tähenda minu jaoks, et seda ei ole olemas." "Inimene on energia — kui on energiablokid, siis sinna tekivad haigused. See on kõik selline vuutu, aga ma julgen sellest rääkida." "Me kõik oleme üks tervik — me ei saa ravida ainult ühte jalga või ühte sõrme." "Ma vaatasin teda kui laborit ja mõtlesin: ta võib elada kaua, aga kas ta on ka õnnelik sealjuures?" "Mina õpin enesearmastust täna pigem oma laste pealt kui vastupidi." "Tänapäeva resident lööb jalaga ukse lahti ja ütleb: andke mulle kapp, ma hakkan lõikama." "Elu ei ole kleidiproov, vaid see on esietendus — meile antakse üks võimalus." "Kõik küsisid, mida ma endaga tegin. Tegelikult ei teinud ma mitte midagi. Ma olin lihtsalt armunud." "Kui me oleme õnnelikud ja harmoonias, siis me suudame elada tervemana ja kauem." "See menopaus ei jää tulemata mitte ühelegi naisele, kes nii kauaks elab." "Naised on oma parimas eas just siis, kui nad lähevad õide ja tahavad särada." "Lihased on sinu pensionisammas." "Väike stress on alati hea — stressor on see, mis tegelikult viib edasi." "Hall juus teeb mehest Silver Foxi. Vananev naine on aga see, keda kantakse maha." "Miks me varjame seda, et me tegelikult vananeme?" "Räägitakse üha enam, et meest ei olegi vaja — naine saab ise kõigega hakkama. See on natuke kurb." ---
Simon is one of the most celebrated directors in the London theatre scene. He has tackled some of the most well-known texts in the literary canon as well as new writer's work.His directing credits include:Killer Joe, staring Orlando Bloom - Trafalgar TheatreRubber Room, Old VicThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Donmar Warehouse, starring Lenny Henry and his sister Lucy EatonSilence of the Sea, Donmar Almost Maine, Park TheatreAlligators, Hampstead TheatreCurrently, he is the director of the smash-hit revival of Edmund Rostand's classic play “Cyrano de Bergerac”, playing now at the Noel Coward Theatre after a successful run at the RSC, starring Adrian Lester. On top of this, Simon also co-created, wrote and starred in “Staged”, a drama that brilliantly captured life in lockdown. Streaming now on BBC IPlayer starring Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Samuel L.Jackson, Lucy Eaton, Judi Dench amongst many more. We discuss making “Staged” during the lockdown, the rewards and challenges of putting a piece of television together during the restrictions, and how you can make a story out of anything. As well as, working with poet Debris Stevenson on reviving Cyrano de Bergerac, bringing it back to London audiences and how this play still has the power to make you laugh, cry and remind you of the power of words. Get your tickets now! Playing until 5th September. Thank you so much Simon!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Welcome back to Shakespeare Saturday! Connecting modern hearts to timeless stories. Hosted by myself and Sarah Spring
Igor Tirunov on sertifitseeritud praktik kõigil kolmel Discover Healing tasemel — Emotion Code®, Body Code® ja Belief Code® — ning üks väheseid Eestis, kes valdab kõiki kolme meetodit tervikliku süsteemina. Tema teekond energiapõhise tervendamise juurde sai alguse isiklikust vajadusest — traditsiooniline meditsiin ei pakkunud vastuseid, mis ta leidis holistilisest lähenemisest. Täna aitab Igor inimestel vabastada kinni jäänud emotsioone, mõista piiravaid uskumusmustreid ja taastada keha loomulikku tasakaalu — sageli seal, kus teised meetodid on jäänud piiratuks. Lisaks Discover Healing praktikale õpib ja õpetab Igor tolteekide tarkust — iidset enesearengu filosoofiat, mis käsitleb teadlikkust, energiat ja isiklikku muutust sügavamal tasandil. Sessioonile end kirja panna Igori juurde saad läbi veebilehe https://www.heart-flow.eu Facebook grupp Toltec Wisdom kohta leiad siit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1108258831434864 --- SHOWNOTES "Ei ole ka terapeudis kasu, kellel on teadmised — terapeut peab olema ise jõudnud päriselt elama selles sageduses." "Täna ma ei ole õpetaja, täna ma ei ole ravitseja, täna ma ei ole päästja — ma olen Igor, kes on leidnud enda sees rahu." "Lõpetad laristamise. Kõik see tähelepanu, enesetähtsus, poliitika, kuulujutud — sa raiskad sellele iilgematu koguse energiat." "Hirm tappis neid. Hirm, mitte COVID." "Kits unustas. Inimene kerib seda emotsiooni kogu aeg enda peas ringi — päev, nädal, kuu, aasta, 10 aastat, 20 aastat, 50 aastat." "Mina läksin nii uhkeks, nii isekas, Apple arvuti bla bla blaa — ja siis natuke hakkad nutma seal tundmatu inimese juures. Sain aru, et see, mis mulle tehti, töötas." "Süda saadab signaale ajusse kaheksa korda rohkem kui aju südamesse." "Allergia on sinu mineviku lahendamata stressisituatsioon." "Broadcasting message: sa saadad kogu aeg signaali välja nagu raadiojaam. Näiteks signaal on mina olen loll — ja teised loevad selle lihtsalt alateadlikult ära." "Kõik teavad, mis on placebo. Aga keegi ei tea, mis on notsebo. Notsebo on vastand: kui sa usud, et sa ei saa terveneda, siis sa ei tervene." "Sul on auto ja läheb põlema check engine. Meister tuli kolme minuti pärast: probleemi ei ole. Me lülitasime lambi välja." "Sina vajutad gaasile. Alateadvus vajutab piduril." "Kõik meie ümber on meie jaoks peeglid. Nii kui sa näed inimeses midagi, mis sind triggerdab — see on sinus, mitte temas." "Muuda ennast ja nemad muutuvad. Nad lihtsalt ei saa mitte muutuda, kuna see on tasakaal." "Ärge sööge iseennast. Sööge mida tahate." "Everything works, but nothing works for everybody." "Sa saad aru, et see raamat on huvitav, aga raamat on lihtsalt trigger. Keha töötab läbi viie meele ja kui see signaal tuleb, on mõistus pühitud." "I know that I know I don't know nothing — see on minu põhiline nagu elu diviis." "Toitumine on kood, mitte ainult kalorid. Sa võid süüa peenarelt korjatud peterselli või poest ostetud peterselli — see on öö ja päev." "Võtke vastutus selle eest, mis toimub teie elus täielikult enda peale. Kõik hakkab sellest vastutusest." ---
Chloëbeth is a classically trained singer who achieved a grade 8 in her ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) with distinction when she was only 17. She studied Contemporary Theatre and Performance as well as Popular Music at University in Manchester for 4 years graduating with a first in 2014. Her vocal interests stretch across genres such as jazz, musical theatre, pop, however her specialty is with the classics. The one that wows the crowds as well as men in Italian churches on Instagram!She has also been involved in television with a leading role in a BBC 1 Drama Documentary, as well as playing “Carmen” and “Serena” in Fame: The Musical. Her vocals have been heard across luxurious events such as weddings to gigs all hanging on very note. For more clips and access to her music, follow her on Instagram where you'll find more clips of her in action and much more. We discuss her opera training, approaching famous songs such as Now We Are Free from Gladiator to how embracing your own interests and following your heart is the best thing you can do. Thank you Chloë!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Kate is now one of three women on the Equity Register of Fight Directors since 2001, and has enjoyed working as a fight director for more than twenty years. Being a retired competitive boxer and qualified coach, she knows how to choreograph a physical fight, be it a bar brawl to battle scenes to make it look as effective as possible. While making sure the actors do it as safely as possible. She is the one that creates those fight scenes that make you move in your seat, grip your arm rest a little tighter and make you gasp with shock. For all the right reasons!Her work spans across screen and SO MUCH theatre!For screen she has worked on: Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Sky Pilot including adverts for Toyota. Her stage and screen crossovers include, Death of England (2022) starring Rafe Spall, and Romeo and Juliet (2021) starring Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor for the National Theatre. For theatre, she has worked at The National, RSC, The Globe, West End, Donmar, Royal Court, Royal Opera House New York and Regents Open Air Theatre to name a few. Some honourable mentions of her fight work were found on:King Lear, 2018, with Ian McKellenCyrano de Bergerac, with James McAvoyMidsummer Nights Dream at the Bridge TheatreFrankenstein, National, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee MillerOthello, National, with Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear Curious Incident, National and West EndSalomé, NT, and King Lear at the Almeida, with Yaël FarberIn her words:“I love telling the physical story of the play through my fights - exploring what motivates the characters to commit such hideous acts of violence. I always work closely with the actors and I see my job as guiding them to a place of choreography that becomes an integral part of their roles. Obstacles are always opportunities, and I do my best to embrace everything that is thrown my way”. We discuss her process of directing fights, getting assured and comfortable with her actors beforehand and executing a stage combat scene that's both believable and safely conducted. We look specifically at her work on Othello and getting a great reaction from a scene in a play called “Sweat”. Thank you Kate!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Külaline Pille Palu on suhtemustrite uurija ja suhete arengut toetava programmi "Suhteteraapia teekond" looja. Aastate jooksul koges ta oma suhetes samu mustreid erinevates vormides hirmu kaotada, ärevust, klammerdumist, eemaldumist, võrdlemist ning tunnet, et teda ei valita päriselt sellisena nagu ta on. Pikka aega otsis ta vastuseid väljastpoolt. Raamatutest, õpetustest, ekspertidelt ja erinevatest suhtenõuannetest. Ühel hetkel jõudis ta aga arusaamiseni, et sügavam muutus ei sünni ainult teadmistest, vaid sellest, kuidas inimene õpib armastust kogema oma kehas ning millist identiteeti ta armastuses kannab. Täna aitab ta inimestel lõpetada enda hülgamist armastuse nimel, luua rohkem sisemist turvatunnet ning õppida jääma iseendaks ka keerulistes suhteolukordades. Tema sõnum on lihtne: Hea suhe ei ole sihtkoht, vaid elukestev koosloomine. INFO PROGRAMMI TUTVUSTUSE JA MIS PROBLEEMIDE JA TEEMADE PUHUL SAAB PILLE SIND AIDATA LEIAD SIIT: https://pillepalu.ee/ --- SHOWNOTES "Ma tegelt valisin valu, sest see valu oli mulle tuttavam kodust kui see turvatunne." "Sa ei ole armukade inimene, sa tunned armukadedust. Sa ei ole vältiv inimene, sul on vältivad mustrid." "Ma ei läinud enam Googlist küsima, kuidas olla parem naine. Ma läksin küsima, miks ma nii tunnen." "Isegi kui sa selle kinnituse kätte saad, sa ise ei usu seda — see ongi see lõputu loop." "Standard võib muutuda vältimiseks, et ma tegelikult ei taha minna haavatavalt suhtesse." "Sa valid alati parema mustri. Sa ei kaota oma mustrit kuhugi." "Me kaevandame kulda, kogume tarkust, aga maja, mis keldri peal on, on ikka lagunenud — rotid jooksevad ringi." "Lihtsalt õige on keegi, kes võtab valu ära — sellest kaugemale me ei ole mõelnud." "Kompromiss ei ole see, et keegi järgi annab. Kompromiss on see, et mõlemal on vajadus täidetud." "Kõik otsad viivad lõpuks selle esimese kogemuseni." "Ma panen oma graafiku nii täis, et saan öelda õhtul: ei jaksa. See ongi vältimine." "Kui inimene lahkub konfliktist, ärevat mustrit haarab tunne, et ta on igaveseks läinud." "Sa ei jää oma mustrist lahti seetõttu, et tead kõike ärevast kiindumisteooriast — rakendamine on see, mis muudab." "Parim tunne on teha midagi, mis teeb sind iseenda üle uhkeks — mitte teisi." "Me olime nagu kaks pisikest last kuskil võimla nurgas üksteisele toeks — ja seda ei oleks juhtunud ilma selle konfliktita." "Tahtejõudu sa tegelikult kasutad kogu aeg — küsimus on, kus sa seda kasutad." "Kui sa selle kõva häälega välja ütled, näed ise ka esimest korda, mis su peas päriselt toimub." ---
Katie has worked extensively in immersive and interactive theatre both as a script writer, collaborator and immersive theatre specialist. Her acting credits include:ManhuntSlow HorsesBluestone 42Call the MidwifeThe Crimson PetalNumber of plays both at the National and Bush Theatre. In immersive theatre she has led a number of projects, those include:Paddington Bear Experience Boots on the Ground - Promenade show dedicated to the soldiers of WW1Peaky Blinders: The RiseRace New World - Site SpecificJohnnie Walker Symphony in BlueAbove and Beyond The above immersive theatre credits include collaborations with several acclaimed devised theatre companies, including, Tangled Feet, The Path Entertainment Group, Immersive Everywhere and Private Drama Events. We discuss her love of immersive theatre and the experiences it gives its audiences that are far from what you will encounter in a west end venue, or indeed any other theatrical space! As well as the level of detail she goes into and what makes a show that makes its spectators part of the story in more ways than one!For more information and to get in touch, visit her website and instagram:katielyons.co.ukThank you Katie!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Hello guys and welcome back to Shakespeare Saturday! Hosted by myself and Sarah Spring
Grace trained at East 15 Acting School and has been a Boris Karloff Trainee Assistant Director at the Young Vic, a Catalyst Director at the North Wall, and participated in TalentLAB at Théâtre National du Luxembourg.She is a Theatre Director and Community Artist from East London and her work is rooted in collaboration, bold storytelling, and amplifying voices. She has worked with theatres and communities across the UK. Previously, Grace was the Resident Assistant Director at the Donmar Warehouse. Theatre includes: as director: Holy Show, UK tour; Weeping Woman at Theatre503; Wild Actually at Islington Pleasance; after birth at Omnibus and Northwall on UK tour; Lysistrata at the Arcola; and WOOD at VAULT Festival. As associate director: Inter Alia at National Theatre; and Otherland at Almeida Theatre. As assistant director: Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, The Fear of 13, Skeleton Crew and The Human Body at the Donmar Warehouse, What If If Only at the Royal Court; and Ivan and the Dogs at the Young Vic Theatre. We discuss her role as associate director on the hit show Inter Alia at the National Theatre, the conversations it sparks and the process of putting the whole show together. The production is set to make its Broadway debut later this year. All this and much more, thank you Grace!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Kate is an actress, writer and teacher, she graduated from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) and her work can be seen across theatres, BBC and Channel 4. As well as in classes at Arts Ed, LAMDA, Rutgers Uni at the Globe, National Opera Studio and for the New Actors Centre. Her acting credits include:Theatre:Echo - Royal CourtThe Old House - RADA Festival and Camden Fringe - Kate's own one woman showOpening Skinner's Box - devised by the Improbable Theatre company, written by Lee Simpson at the Northern Stage, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Bristol Old VicOne Cold Dark Knight - BushStone Circle, directed by Matthew DunsterFilm:Six Underground, directed by Michael BayFlawless, dir. Michael RadfordSeven Lucky Gods - nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Milan International Film Festival Currently developing her new show “Murmurations”. In 1997 she met Scott Williams and discovered the Meisner Technique which she now teaches across the UK and Internationally. Her practice is helping actors with their “Present Performance”. On top of all this, she is part of the rejuvenation project of the New Actors Centre, formally known as The Actors Centre. Kate is part of the team, including Harry Burton, which is helping to get it back on its feet. By providing London based actors with a place that will run classes and help rebuild the actor and creative community that was under threat when it initially closed. More information about this and how to support the cause can be found via the websites below. newactorscentre.orgkatemaravan.comKate and I discuss drama school training, her work on Meisner technique and how she has helped to rebuild The Actors Centre back to where it needs to be. Thank you Kate!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Tänane külaline on Mai-Liis Pille, kes on massaaži eriala kutseõpetaja, massöör ja kundalini jooga treener, kellel on selles valdkonnas enam kui 20 aastat kogemust. Tema teekond ei alanud mitte karjäärivalikuna, vaid isiklikust kriisist. Elu murdepunkt viis ta enesearengu ja keha mõistmise teele, kus huvist anatoomia vastu kasvas välja sügav kutsumus aidata inimesi läbi puudutuse, liikumise ja teadlikkuse. Täna õpetab ta massööre mitmes Eesti õppeasutuses, viib läbi koolitusi nii professionaalidele kui ka tavainimestele ning töötab igapäevaselt inimestega, kelle kehad on valus, pinges või tasakaalust väljas. Mai-Liisi tugevus ei ole ainult tehnilistes oskustes, vaid oskuses näha inimest tervikuna - keha, emotsioonide ja elustiili tasandil. Ta aitab mõista, kust valu päriselt alguse saab, millal saab massaaž aidata ja millal mitte. Tema töö keskmes on üks selge mõte: keha ei ole midagi, mida parandada, vaid midagi, mida õppida kuulama. MAI-LIIS KOHTA LEIAD INFOT SIIT: https://www.discere.ee Esmakülastusel soodustus ja kohtub ka vastupidi ehk kui oled käinud koolitusel → saad massaažile sooduse, kui oled käinud massaažis → saad koolitusele sooduse. --- SHOWNOTES "Kõige levinum müüt on see, et massaaž peabki olema valus. Kui valus ei ole, siis see oli pointless." "Valu peaks olema selline mõnus magus ja nauditav — just see käivitab kehas heade hormoonide tootmise." "Me oma autot hooldame iga päev. Aga oma keha tihtipeale jätame täielikult hooletusse." "Massaaž on füüsiline treening. Klient on passiivne, aga massöör tegeleb tema lihaste ja kudedega." "Pidevalt kõrge stressiga grupp talus stressi kõige halvemini. Kõige parem stressitaluvus oli neil, kellel oli stressiperiood ja siis puhkeperiood." "Ei saa ronida neljandale korrusele, kui sa pole läbinud esimest, teist ja kolmandat." "Koolitatud massöö peab ära tundma hetke, kus otsustada — kas massaaž on piisavalt tõhus täna või vajab inimene teise spetsialisti abi." "Puudutuse puudumisel areneb välja alateadlik teadmine — mulle ei meeldi puudutus. Ja see on omandatud." "Massaaž ei ravi. Me toetame inimese tervenemise protsessi. Ravivad ainult arstid." "Vähihaiget ei tohi puutuda, sa ajad vähi laiali — see dogma on teadusuuringutega ümber lükatud." "Õhinapõhiselt inimest aidata ei ole alati tulemuslik. Peab olema kainetmõistust, kogemust ja teadmist." "Hea massöör ei ole see, kes teab kõige rohkem. See on see, kes on pidevas enesearengus ja suudab klienti kuulda." "Massaaž oli kunagi taastusravi lahutamatu osa. Siis tõsteti ta välja — arvates, et see on pigem heaolu- ja iluteenus." "Kui keha tunneb valu, läheb see kaitseseisundisse — tekib lisapinge lihastes." "Mitte igale inimesele ei sobi tugev massaaž. Väga väsinud kehale on see liiga suur koormus." "Kui ma tegin esimest korda massaaži valel hetkel valele inimesele — tema seisund läks hullemaks. See oli minu suurim õppetund."
Tänane külaline on Liis, on naine, kes ütleb enda kohta, et ta on “täiesti tavaline Eesti inimene” aga tema teekond ei ole olnud seda kindlasti. Tema elu ei ole kulgenud sirgjooneliselt. Vastupidi, see on olnud täis otsinguid, murdekohti ja hetki, kus kogu senine maailmapilt on kokku kukkunud. Seljakotirännak Austraalias, kus ta koges hülgamist. Vipassana meditatsioon Tais, kus ta esimest korda tundis puhast armastust inimeste vastu. Suvi telgiga Londoni parkides. Otsingud Indias. Ja vahepeal täielik lahtilaskmine, loobumine harjumustest, asjadest, identiteedist. Tema teekond ei ole olnud vastuste leidmine, vaid küsimuste sügavamaks muutumine. Täna uurib Liis elu läbi vaimsete praktikate, filosoofia ja isikliku kogemuse, otsides, mis on päriselt tõde, mitte see, mida meile on õpetatud uskuma. Ja võib-olla kõige ausam küsimus, mida ta endalt küsib on: “Kas ma olen midagi leidnud, või olen ma alles teel?” --- SHOWNOTES — TUGEVAD MÕTTED "Hirmsast unenäost on suurem motivatsioon üles ärgata kui heast unenäost." "Keegi ei küsinud — ja sellepärast ma ei rääkinud." "Kogu aeg oli tunne, et räägin välja perekonna saladuse." "Esimesed 20 aastat arvasin, et elu ongi nii — ja positiivselt mõtlejad pole lihtsalt veel piisavalt kogenud." "Funktsioon ei olnud see, et elu oleks ilus, vaid et järgmise päevani vastu pidada." "Ma armastan sind sellepärast, et sa oled olemas — mitte sellepärast, mida sa teed." "Guru on nagu lennuk, mis lendab su kohal ja ootab, et sul oleks piisavalt vaba ruumi, et maanduda." "Mõtted viitavad kogemusele, aga nad ei ole kogemus ise." "Maailm on loodud inimesele — ja see on müüt, milles me kõik elame." "Kui sa oled oma mõttes, oled sa alati ühe mõtte kaugusel reaalsusest." "Mul on alati valida — kas olla solvunud või jätkata tingimuseta armastuse andmist." "Valu on olnud minu parim nõelravi." "Austraalia õpetas mulle, et elu ei pea olema raske." "Vastutuse võtmine enda eest on see, mis tegelikult elu muudab — mitte aeg." "Ma ei tea, kus ma oleksin, kui ma poleks endaga tegelenud. Kas mind oleks üldse." "Nothing excites me — ja see ei ole probleem, see on shift." "Teises riigis hakkad aru saama, mis sinu enda kultuuris on lihtsalt harjumus, mitte tõde." "Iga tehnika teeb oma töö ära — ära jää sellesse kinni." "Ellujäämine ei ole saavutus — see on lähtepunkt." "Inimkontakt on põhiline — see on natuke ära kadunud, aga selle jaoks me siin oleme." ---
Cassandra Woodhouse Part 3!Cassandra returns to talk about her latest discoveries about playing Tessa in her latest tour of Prima Facie around New Zealand. As well as her debut book, “Sex, Power and Prima Facie: When Art Becomes Activism and the Creatress Rises”.In this beautiful book, Cassandra delivers a powerful, poignant and vivid understanding of not only Suzie Miller's play, but of the healing journey after the curtain comes down. Sex, Power and Prima Facie delves into her experience of taking this play around New Zealand, a one woman show in more ways than one, and the profound impact it had on the audiences and herself. From advice on how to regulate your nervous system after a demanding acting challenge, to having empathy for people sharing their stories for the first time. This book is not only for fans of the play, but for those discovering it for the first time. This is for you and the one in three. Get your copies now on from any major retailer, and it's also available as an audiobook on Spotify. All this and much more!Thank you again Cassandra always a pleasure!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Vivian trained at the Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Her credits include, for film:Heather Duke, Heathers: The Musical, 2022For theatre:Dear Evan Hansen, ManchesterHeather Duke, Heather's: The Musical, The Other Palace TheatreJudy Benly, 9-5 The Musical UK TourShe is currently starring in the UK and Ireland Tour of Mean Girls in the iconic role of Regina George, made famous by Rachel McAdams in the hit 2004 film alongside Lindsay Lohan. For more information and to book tickets you can do so via the link below:https://meangirlsmusical.com/Vivian and I discuss her journey into the business, training at Codarts and getting cast in Mean Girls. As well as, life on the road, the demands and rewards of the job and how she makes this famous role her own. Thank you Vivian!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Hi guys and welcome to another new series!Fringe in Fifteen
It's a big welcome back to the master that is Chris Palmer! Chris is a voice, breath, movement, yin yoga, tai chi, Shakespeare and accent expert. Now celebrating her second book, exploring more about the voice and how some of the world's leading practitioner's methods can tie into vocal support helping you with pitch, resonance and articulation. Those include Michael Chekhov, Meisner and Stanislavski to name a few. The book is called Voice Training Through Acting and Movement and is now available online as well as in major retailers. Chris delves into the Meisner, Michael Chekhov and Stanislavski and how their methods can apply to training your voice as well as helping you develop the characters you play. Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Ivar Tennokese on mees, kes on olnud üle 15 aasta Eesti ühe suurima telekomi sees, nähes pealt, kuidas tehnoloogia areneb ja koos sellega ka pettused. Alustades müügikonsultandina ja liikudes juhiks ning tootejuhiks, tegeleb ta täna iga päev teemadega, mis puudutavad tuhandeid inimesi: seadmete turvalisus, digikäitumine ja küberturvalisus. Ta näeb mustreid, mida enamik meist ei märka. Ja ausalt öeldes, osa neist on hirmutavad. Käesolevas episoodis keskendume järgnevatele teemadele: Pettuste olemus Milliseid pettuseid tehakse? Kuivõrd massilised need on? Miks inimesed ikkagi nende õnge lähevad? Kuidas petturite „organisatsioonid“ on üles ehitatud? --- Elisa Eesti kontaktid: https://www.elisa.ee https://www.elisa.ee/et/eraklient/apid-ja-lisateenused/lisateenused/netivalvur ---
Hello guys and welcome back to Shakespeare Saturday! Hosted by myself and Sarah Spring
Lucy is a Movement Director, Choreographer and Intimacy Director who has worked on some of the biggest shows in the British and International theatre scene. Her work across all three professions include, for screen:Banana, E4Truthseekers, AmazonThe Nutcracker, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina and Peter Pan, BBCCriminal Record Series 2, STV Studios for Apple +For theatre:Workshop Leader for the Paralympic Opening Games, London 2012Wind in the Willows, West Yorkshire PlayhouseTwelfth Night, Sheffield Theatres The Effect, Sheffield TheatresNo's Knife, Old VicUgly Lies the Bone, National TheatreGirl from the North Country, Old Vic, Noel Coward Theatre and Public Theatre (Off-Broadway)Billy Elliot, Curve Leicester Machinal, Old VicWaiting for Godot, Theatre Royal HaymarketFear of 13, DonmarChristmas Day, AlmeidaRoad, Royal ExchangeInter Alia, National Theatre, Wyndham's and soon Broadway, directed by Justin Martin - amongst many more!Lucy and I discuss her work across all three of her professions and specifically her time on the recent West End transfer of Suzie Miller's Inter Alia. A play about the impact on the youth of today as a result of what they can access on the internet, as well as how she works with her actors choreographing intimate scenes and making them as comfortable as possible. All this and much more! Thank you Lucy!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Melissa is an actress, journalist and producer whose work expands way beyond acting. To the opera, working as a dramaturg, in advertising, cinema, television and leading workshops. Her training came from a number of institutions, one being Campagnia Finzi Pasca, a company she has collaborated with from a young age, the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, and also with José Sinisterra in Barcelona. Campagnia Finzi Pasca uses resources of acrobatic movements and clown presences based on the “Theatre of Caress”, a concept developed by Daniele Finzi Pasca. Some of the most important things in her process as an actor are movement research and body expression. In helping actors develop their interpretations of the characters that they play. During this time she was also an assistant to the great director Elias Andreato, preparing actor Juca de Oliveira as King Lear among other great roles. Also with Campagnia Finzi Pasca she has also joined the dynasty of actors performing “Tessa” in Suzie Miller's Prima Facie. A play about the flaws in the legal system when it comes to women defending themselves in sexual assault cases. Making the point that even now, as we speak, more still needs to be done and something has to change. Melissa and I take a deep dive into Prima Facie, hearing about some of the surreal reactions she has had performing across Italy and Switzerland in recent months. In addition to discovering new things about the text that I never thought about before, and the show's global effect in helping numbers of people in more ways than one.Grazie Melissa! Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Johannes on finantsturgude strateeg ja FASTO kasvudirektor, kes on oma karjääri üles ehitanud Eesti finantssektori eesliinil – alates LHV-st kuni Change'i krüptoplatvormini. Tema tugevus ei ole ainult numbrites, vaid võimes kohaneda, õppida ja kiiresti areneda. Sama mentaliteet on viinud ta ka täiesti uude maailma – tantsuni, kus ta alustas nullist ja jõudis treeneri tasemele. Johannese lugu ühendab kaks maailma: kõrge survega finantskarjäär ja loov, kehaline eneseväljendus. Tema fookus on täna selge – olla terav, energiline ja elada kaua, sest ilma terviseta ei ole ka edul tähendust. Meiko on Puhdas+ pereettevõtte eestvedaja, kelle taust ühendab insenerijuhtimise, finantssektori ja meditsiini-IT. Ta on töötanud Eesti Energia, Wise'i ja haiglate süsteemide juures, kus selge mõistus ja kõrge töövõime ei ole valik – vaid vajadus. Tema isiklik teekond tervise suunas sai alguse katsetustest – alates veganlusest kuni toorveganluseni – mille käigus ta suutis lahendada kroonilisi tervisemuresid. Täna on tema fookus teadlikul eluviisil ja pikaealisusel. Puhdas+ kaudu ehitab ta midagi enamat kui lihtsalt äri – süsteemi, mis aitab inimestel olla energiarikkam, tervem ja kauem elus päriselt kohal. --- PUHDAS+ – Külasta PUHDAS+ e-poodi kasutades seda linki siit ja sulle avaneb -10% soodustus kogu nende e-poelt.
Daisy is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter whose work has been heard on her singles, albums, television series narrated by David Attenborough, to films such as “Loki” and “Yesterday”. While at school she signed to Decca (Universal) records to become part of the quartet “All Angels” as a lead vocalist. Her work has also featured on Film/TV/Video Games from:The Sims 4Shaun the SheepBBC Radio ScotlandSkyITVCNNBob Harris' “Under the Apple Tree” series. She holds a dual citizenship between the UK and the USA and can be found touring around Nashville, New York, LA and Chicago to name a few. As well as, festival appearances including Glastonbury Green Futures, Cornbury and the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2024 she won a Grammy as part of the Birdsong Project with her piece “Murmuration” inspired by starling murmurations. Her songs have been recognised in competitions, coming first in “Roots Tech” with her song “Music Is There” and in the “Coffee Music Project” with her song “London's On Fire”. On top of all of this, Daisy also received the 2024 Cameron Makintosh MT Writer Placement Award and is currently co-writing musicals with Rebecca Brewer. Those include “Caven” and a new one about Jane Austen's life for Mayflower Studios. Most recently she appeared on a panel at the renowned drama school Arts Ed on International Women's Day. Talking about the availability of good parts for women, navigating the industry, advocating for yourself, being your own superhero and what we want the future to look like for women in the arts. We discuss her journey into the business, “All Angels”, writing music and the experience of both winning a Grammy, and hearing your work against the backdrop of legendary broadcaster David Attenborough. Thank you Daisy!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Lauren trained at “The Television Workshop” with Ian Smith and has gone on to great things in her career thus far. Her credits include:Film:Burn OutFaithStage:8 productions with “The Television Workshop” including:Dark of the MoonMeasure for MeasureHe's TalkingThe PriorityThe Daughter in LawTV:Doctors, BBCTruckers, Company and BBCBanana, E4Vera, ITVGranchester, ITVCoronation StreetMrs Sidhu Investigates, Acorn TVMost recently she finished understudying the role of “Tessa” in the latest UK tour of Prima Facie led by Jodie Comer, directed by Justin Martin. Lauren and I talk about her inspirations to become an actor and some of her early work, to her latest experience on tour with Suzie Miller's trailblazing play. A one woman show about the flaws in the legal system when it comes to women defending themselves in sexual assault cases. Not to mention, how there is still more to be done for the legal system to completely protect those that have suffered from this horrendous act. Lauren discusses learning the text, life as an understudy and being on the road with Jodie and the rest of the company. In addition, the impact the play continues to have on its audiences and those who make the show the masterpiece it is. Thank you Lauren!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new series, Shakespeare Saturday!Hosted by myself and fellow Shakespeare enthusiast Sarah Spring!This series is for all you Shakespeare and theatre lovers, as well as those studying the plays at a high level. For those in the UK that could be for your GSCE's, A Levels or degree. Or for your SAT's in the USA to college standard.To begin with we look at one of Shakespeare's most studied play across the UK, Macbeth, aka “The Scottish Play”. A play written with warning about succumbing to the dark, demonic world of witchcraft and to the power of dangerous ambition that threatens to turn the world upside down.This week we take a dive into the play's supernatural powers, theatrical superstition, dangers of blasphemous ambition and tackling some previous exam questions. For anyone studying the Macbeth or any other of Shakespeare's cannon, please get in touch with your questions and elements of the play you'd like to know more about.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our next episode!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Morgan is a playwright, screenwriter and dramaturg who has penned many successful hits across stage and screen. Some of her most celebrated work includes the plays, “Belongings”, and, “The Wasp” that both enjoyed runs at the Hampstead Theatre and Trafalgar Studios. “Belongings” was shortlisted for The Charles Wintour Most Promising Playwright Award. Where “The Wasp” was adapted into a hit film starring Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) and Naomie Harris (Skyfall), directed by Guilleme Morales, 2023. Other work Morgan has written includes:Typical Girls, a play set in a female prison, premiered at The Sheffield Crucible, 2021Mum, Plymouth Theatre Royal and Soho Theatre, 2021When the Long Trick's Over, UK Tour 2022. She has also co-written the musical “Cake” which performed in London in 2023 and 2024 following a previous 2022 tour. As well as her own Theatre Company called “Terrifying Women” which produces new horror plays written by women. Her adaptation of “Damage” by Josephine Hart which was produced by Netflix under its new title “Obsession”.In recent times her version of “Dracula” which focussed on uncovering female perspectives in Bram Stoker's text, opened at the Lyric Hammersmith in 2025. As a dramaturg she also worked on Chloe Wade's play “As SHE Likes It” both at the Greenwich Theatre and UK Tour. Morgan and I discuss her inspirations to become a writer, her process, how she finds her characters and develops her stories. To how “The Wasp” came about. Its journey from the stage to the screen and where the characters of Heather and Carla came from. In addition, how the brilliant and sinister image of the tarantula wasp features as a metaphorical link between the two. To find out how, listen in!Thank you Morgan! Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Tómas Howser and Emily Dilworth are two fellow members of the GSA family that I was proud to share my year with. Tomas graduated in 2022, he can be seen as the role of “Deputy Commissioner Miles Irving” in all six of Sony Liv's streaming series “The Walking of a Nation, directed by the multi-award winning Ram Madhuani. Other credits include “Entrapped” for Netflix, “When the Light Breaks” which made it to the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, and has voiced various roles including the Icelandic dubbing of “The Emoji's Movie”. He is also a skilled rap artist and has featured on the “Fever Dream” European Tour. Check out his website to book your one to one sessions helping you with audition technique and advice for drama school. tomashowser.comEmily also graduated in 2022 and recently completed “F.I.T.D”, a short film executively produced by Romesh Ranganathan in association with Soho House. Stage credits include, Queen Elizabeth and Lord Mayor in two productions of Richard III. As well as, The Glitch, Pretend, By The Grace of God, Lady Macduff, Hedda Gabler, The Laramie Project and The Homecoming. She is also skilled in stage combat, horse riding and horse jumping. Both appeared in “The Welkin” at GSA in November 2021 with Tómas as “Mr Coombes” and Emily as “Elizabeth Luke”. A play by Lucy Kirkwood, set in 1759 Suffolk, Sally Poppy is accused of murder and faces the gallows. However at the eleventh hour she claims to be pregnant and under the law a woman carrying a child is not permitted to be hung. She goes to trail and a jury of twelve women led by Elizabeth Luke, with Mr Coombes the court bailiff observing, decide whether she is telling the truth or not. Tom, Emily and myself take a deep dive into the play, the rehearsal process and what they play uncovers about the position of women in society. How far we've come since 1759 and how some things are still the same. This episode contains spoilers!Thank you Tom and Emily, until next time!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
The return of Georgia Bird!Georgia is a stage manager extraordinaire, writer, lover of the arts, advocate for mental health and someone who has travelled the world with some of the biggest shows in the theatre. She is of course a member of the Prima Facie team which to this day continues to help people across the globe in more ways than one. It's a big, big welcome back to the indomitable, the brilliant, the inspiring G Bird!Georgia returns to the show to talk about the continued success of Suzie Miller's trailblazing play Prima Facie, now on a nationwide tour of the UK until 21st March. We discuss taking the play on tour, new discoveries made by the cast and company in rehearsal, the socio-political impact of the play since it opened in 2022 and Georgia's return to stage management since becoming general manager of Empire Street Productions. For anyone who hasn't seen the play yet, keep a look out for any future screenings at your local cinema or on demand, it's a show that helps people more than you know. It's a voice for the one in three, a demonstration that theatre can change the world and how something has to change. Always a pleasure Georgia!-Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Helen is a professional moment catcher from Derry whose work is used not only in the theatre, but for portraits, editorial work, promotional campaigns to making celebrities look good in iconic venues such as Wimbledon. She originally trained as an actor but after some time she realised, in her own words, she “preferred observing the chaos rather than being a part of it”. She made that decision in 2012 and has never looked back. Since then she has shot for over 300 productions at venues such as the National Theatre, Royal Court, Young Vic, Donmar, Barbican, Shakespeare's Globe and RSC. Here are some honourable mentions:Prima Facie at the Harold Pinter (London) and John Golden (New York)We Black Woman, Donmar WarehouseOur Empty Theatres, a portfolio capturing over 22 theatres that went dark during the pandemicLong Days Journey Into Night, Wyndham's Theatre with Brian CoxMany backstage shots across major theatres in the countryLehman Trilogy revival at the Gillian LynneCheck out her other projects:“Widening the Lens” with The Act for Change Project Her production company The Question is Productions which shines a light on Irish culture and identity. Their debut short “The Derry Feis” currently in pre-production, anyone wishing to donate to their crowd funder you can do so on her website. helenmurrayphotos.comOn top of all this, she is the chosen winner in the Photography 41 Awards 2025 and Best Production Photography of the Theatre and Technology Awards in 2017. Helen and I discuss her early years as an actor before turning to behind the camera, her process in finding the right picture and how she works with actors to sports personalities to get the perfect shot. As well as her time working with the creative team on Prima Facie and Long Days Journey Into Night and much more. Thank you Helen!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Son of actor David Troughton and Grandson of the second Doctor Who Patrick Troughton. Sam studied Drama at the University of Hull and after graduating he began his career with the RSC which brought three nominations for an Ian Charleston Award to his door. The award honours outstanding performances for young actors in classic plays. Since then he's been part of some the most celebrated shows for both stage and screen including:Theatre:Beginning, written by David Eldridge, National TheatreKing Lear, Edmund, dir. Sam Mendes, National TheatreJuniper Blood, Donmar WarehouseStreetcar Named Desire, Liverpool PlayhouseMultiple shows with the RSC - Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Winter's Tale and many more. Film:Vera Drake, dir. Mike LeighAlien vs PredatorMank, NetflixNapoleon with Joaquin PhoenixTV:Black Doves, NetflixThe Hollow CrownRobin HoodA Very Royal Scandal, starring Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson Chernobyl, HBO, created and written by Craig Mazin, directed by Johan RenckSam and I discuss his early work at the RSC, coming from a family of established actors and his roles in two huge shows A Very Royal Scandal and most notably Chernobyl. A superb, superb drama about the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear power plant in Pripyat on 26th April 1986 and how the Soviet Union did everything in its power to cover up the facts. Sam talks about finding his character Aleksandr Akimov, the cost of the Soviet's lies, and how catastrophic things like this one are possible in real life and not just in the movies. Thank you Sam!Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Meeli on rahvusvahelise kogemusega luksusjahinduse ekspert, Holistic Yacht Interiors OÜ asutaja ning inimene, kelle teekond ühendab loovuse, äri, luksusturu, sügava maailmapildi ja sisemise kompassi. Meeli on töötanud üle 20 aasta super- ja megajahinduse valdkonnas – alates operatiivtööst ja meeskonnajuhtimisest kuni uute jahiprojektide, sisekujunduse ja terviklike kontseptsioonide loomiseni. Tema tee on viinud Tartust ja Tallinnast Soome, Omaanisse, Iirimaale, Monacosse ja maailma kõige suletumatesse luksusringidesse. Ta on näinud lähedalt miljardäre, võimu, raha, eetikat, inimloomust ja süsteeme, mis töötavad hoopis teistel reeglitel kui tavamaailm. Samal ajal on Meeli maailmavaates loomulikult kohal animism, rituaalid, tänulikkus, intuitsioon ja nähtamatu tasand – tema jaoks ei ole vahet nähtaval ja nähtamatul, sest mõlemad loovad reaalsust. Täna arendab Meeli Holistic Yacht Interiors brändi, koolitab, loob kursuseid ja aitab luksusjahinduse maailmas tuua kokku operatiivse reaalsuse, esteetika, inimese ja suure pildi – midagi, millest valdkonnas varem eriti ei räägitud. --- HEAD MÕTTED SAATEST “Ega sellest luksus jahindusest väga aru ei saada kui endal kogemust ei ole.” “Lapsena me anname tihti elututele asjadele erilisema tähenduse, ma teen seda tänaseni.” “Minu aju ja arusaamine maailmas töötab veidi teistmoodi ja üldiselt on see alati head toonud.” “Usaldama tuleb hakata õppida rohkem ja rohkem.” “Üks maailm ei pea kunagi teist maailma välistama.” “Omaani tööle minek oli hea kultuurišokk ja andis samal ajal tugeva rahvusvahelise kogemuse.” “See, mida meil nimetatakse korruptsiooniks, on Araabia maades vägagi normaalne osa elust ja ärist, kus isiklikke suhteid ja lähedasi usaldatakse rohkem.” “Parim vanus luksusjahindusse enda sisse söömine tööalaselt on ikkagi 20-ndates, minul õnnestus see teha 30-ndate keskel.” “Jahinduses tööle asumine on korralik enda müümine ning loterii ühes.” “Luksusjahindus sai alguse 80-ndates aga täiesti reguleerimata ja suhteliselt tutvuste kaudu saadi sinna.” “Jahid jagavad kommerts ja erajahtideks. On ka selliseid, mis on privaatsed ja mida renditakse välja. Samuti on olemas ka purjejahid ja mootorjahid.” “Mitte kellelgi ei ole tegelikult luksusjahte vaja, ometi otsustavad inimesed seda endale ehitada.” --- MÄRKMED https://www.holisticyachtinterior.com ---
Georgia is a creative ageing specialist, academic, pro-ageing advocate and Applied Theatre expert. Her work is focussed on the elderly population, care homes and ageing positively. Using her creative powers to spread the word of issues within the older community and how the problems they are facing can be eradicated.Georgia's practice started in 2014 when she founded a resident-led theatre company while being an Activities Co-ordinator for one of the UK's leading care home providers. Since then she has worked with other homes, hospitals, shelters and digital platforms creating spaces for creativity, critical reflection and building communities. Earning recognition at some of the most prestigious institutions such as the Tate Modern, Alexandra Palace, BBC, BFI and The Stage. She holds a BA(Hons) in Performing Arts and Music from the University of Chichester and an MA in Applied Theatre from Central School of Speech and Drama. In 2023 she completed her PhD from the University of Portsmouth with her thesis “Applied Theatre in Later Life: Facilitation, Participation and Shame Resilience”. Exploring how theatre can support emotional well-being and the collective voices in the elderly community. On top of all this she is the programme leader and lecturer for the BA(Hons) Applied and Contemporary Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting. Last year she was awarded the Early Career Teacher of the Year Award from Surrey University's Arts, Business and Social Sciences Department. Stay tuned for her upcoming debut book “Ageing on Stage: Creative Ageing and Theatre” which confronts ageing, tacking ageist shaming and stimulating shame resilience. We discuss her earliest inspirations to get involved with Applied Theatre and her love of working with the elderly population. In addition, how she conducts her practice and how theatre can change the world, especially within the older population fighting ageism, LGBTQ discrimination and loneliness. For more information about her work visit her website:Georgiabowers.co.ukThank you Georgia!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Podcasti külaliseks Jane Bitter, kes on mentor, autor ja energeetilise tervendamise praktiseerija, kes aitab inimestel jõuda sisemise rahu, selguse ja teadliku eluni. Tema teekond on viinud läbi vaimse ärkamise, sügavate sisemiste muutuste ja kergusega loomise praktika – mitte teoorias, vaid päris elus. Jane on raamatu „Uue ajastu inimesed“ autor, kus ta jagab oma vaimse ärkamise lugu ning Eesti tuntud mentorite ja enesearengu juhtide teekondi, koos praktiliste harjutuste ja juhistega, mis aitavad inimesel iseend paremini mõista ja toetada. Oma töös ühendab ta teadlikkuse kasvatamise, emotsioonidega toimetuleku ja energeetilise tervendamise, aidates inimestel vabastada sisemisi pingeid, tulla tagasi iseendasse ja luua elu rohkemast rahust, kergusest ja aususest lähtudes. Lisaks raamatule pakub Jane online-koolitusi, sealhulgas „Sisemise rahu leidmise kursust“ ning taskumentori programmi neile, kes soovivad järjepidevat tuge oma enesearengu teekonnal. Jane suurimateks väärtusteks on vabadus, kohalolu ja elu nautimine – ning just neid põhimõtteid aitab ta ka teistel oma ellu tuua. --- Jane taskumentori programmiga saad liituda siin: https://subscribepage.io/online-taskumentor Raamatu “Uue ajastu inimesed” saad tellida siit https://teadlikmaailm.ee/product/uue-ajastu-inimesed/ 4-osalisele online koolitusele "Sisemise rahu leidmine" sooduskood PODCAST annab 50€ alla ja kehtib terve kuu jooksul ehk tänasest kuni 16.02.2026. Osta siit: https://janebitter.ee/toode/sisemise-rahu-leidmise-kursus/ Jane on loonud sulle ka eraldi sooduskoodi ENDA mentori Eva Lepiku programmidele: DIAMOND333 annab hinnasoodustust 10%. Liituda saab siin: https://supremeempires.ee/koodinagija/ --- HEAD MÕTTED SAATEST “Eneseareng on enda kõrgema mina kuulamine.” “Kui me samastume liialt teiste inimestega ja nende lugudega, siis meil kaob mingi hetk eneseusaldus ja arusaam, kes me oleme.” “Otsisin koguaeg väljastpoolt meelelahutust, sest ma olin seest nii katki.” “Kui ma sain aru, et ma ei ole ainult füüsiline inimene, siis toimus täielik plahvatus.” “Kõik, mida sa pead ainult füüsiliseks, on siin maailmas piiratud.” “Meie maailmas ei ole ei negatiivseid ega positiivseid kogemusi, me ise anname hinnanguid.” “Lõpetage muretsemine, sest mida rohkem sa muretsed, seda rohkem muret sa juurde lood.” “Kui kuskil läheb sitasti, siis läheb reeglina kõikjal sitasti.” “See vahemik ehk cap sinu praeguse elu ja unistuste elu vahel oledki sina ehk see consciousness ja teadvus.” “Me loome elu enda olekuga.” “Sinu oleku projektsioon on see 3D mida sa nimetad enda eluks praegu.” “Kui sul enda sees ei ole sisemist rahu, siis kõik väline, mis sind ärritab, tõmbab sul fookuse ära unistustelt ja soovidelt, mida soovid kogeda, sest sa tegeled koguaeg nende probleemide ja asjadega, mis sind ärritavad.” “Kui sinu olek rahuneb, siis sinu elu muutub ka rahulikumaks.” “Kõik, mis sinu elus juhtub, on neutraalne.” “Partner ei saa sinu sisse panna viha tunnet, see viha on sinu sees koguaeg olemas olnud, ta oli lihtsalt trigger.” “Allasurutud tunded on nagu blokeeringud su kehas, mis ei lase sul elu kogeda.” “Sa lood raha enda olekuga.” “Põhiline olek, et raha luua on seisund, kus sa ei vaja midagi.” ---
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Maddie's journey started the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, to both the National Youth Music Theatre in 2016 to the Guildford School of Acting from 2019-2022. To date her credits include:Brass - National Youth Music TheatreInto the Woods - GSA The Baker's Wife - GSATripping the VelvetThe Witches of Eastwick Concert for Jack Maple Productions, directed by Maria Friedman Brassed Off with the Gala Durham CompanyJack and the Beanstalk - Leeds City VarietiesSpeedo Mick - The Musical - Liverpool Royal CourtCurrently starring in Aladdin: The Rock 'n' Roll Pants at Leeds City Varieties, playing Muddles the MonkeyMaddie and I discuss her early inspirations to become an actor and musician as well as her early training. From stepping away from Guildhall after one year, to her time at the National Youth Music Theatre to training under lockdown restrictions in Guildford during the pandemic. We discuss how she navigated performing in covid, stepping away from a course you don't feel is right for you, to coming out of lockdown and performing in theatres to full audiences again. In addition her time in “The Baker's Wife” (which I saw), the challenges and rewards of training to be an actor-musician, to her admiration of Stephen Sondheim. Thank you Maddie, here's to another episode soon!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
The long awaited return of Simon Furness!I've been meaning to have Simon back on the show since he was my second only guest back in 2021!This time we take a dive back into Vanya and Chekhov's other celebrated work “The Seagull”. Both plays were given huge London revivals in recent times and we take a look at how their interpretations of the text are similar and different to how Simon believes Chekhov would have liked to be seen done. We also ask questions such as, with Chekhov putting his characters in such tragic circumstances, is he making a mockery of unfortunate lives or is it social commentary? In other words, is he mocking people who are sad or is he plainly showing this is the way of life for some people? As well as finding the humour in these dire straits, is it to make fun of their situations of unrequited love and desperate need to feel loved or it is a way to heal them? Make light of a bad situation in order to help them out of their depression and cure them?All this and much more in our discussion!Including Simon's cameo in Netflix's “Wednesday” and what he would do with a West End budget if he was given the reigns to a Chekhov masterpiece. Thank you so much Simon, a pleasure to have you back!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning
Olivia trained at Drama Studio, after graduating from UEA (University of East Anglia) and has been a part of some incredible work since graduation. Her credits include, for Film:Where the Hands TouchA Beautiful Cruise - which won three awards at the Paris International Film Festical 2022Leonora in the Morning LightTV:Doctor WhoMidsomer MurdersThe Woman in WhiteRoadkillQueens of MysteryTheatre:Romeo and Juliet - Leicester Square TheatreThe Dark at the Top of the Stairs - Belgrade TheatreYoung Chekhov Trilogy at the Chichester Festival, directed by Jonathan Kent - Platonov, Ivanov and The SeagullThe Circle - Orange Tree Theatre and UK TourAnd three appearances at the National Theatre - 50th Anniversary, King Lear playing Cordelia directed by Sam Mendes and Othello playing Desdemona directed by Nicholas Hytner, alongside Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear. Olivia and I discuss her time in Othello at the National. We delve into how the character is seen by some critics as a victim of impossible standards, to her naivety and how out of touch she is to human nature. For example her dialogue with Emilia when she cannot comprehend the fact that sometimes women cheat on their husbands if they aren't satisfied with their current relationship in Act 4 Scene 3. We also look at her role in King Lear, how she found the disrupted relationship between Lear and Cordelia to looking after herself through emotionally demanding plays eight times a week. Thank you Olivia! Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning The Uncensored Critic Podcast was heard in over 47 countries in 2025. In the same year streams grew by 29%, listeners increased by 24%, brand new listeners were up by 999%, received more shares than 85% of other shows in the performing arts category and followers were up 58%. The podcast is a top 10 show for more than 200 people, top 5 for over 140, number 1 for more than 50 and has an average rating of 5/5 Stars. Official stats from #SpotifyWrapped 2025.
The return of Sarah Spring!Sarah returns to the show to dissect more Shakespeare, this time we look at the most famous speech in the world, “To be, or not to be” and the brilliant dialogue between Beatrice and Benedick in Much Ado about Nothing. We look at what makes “To be, or not to be” so famous as well as so beautiful. In Act 3 Scene 1 of Hamlet, the young Danish prince tormented by the suspicious death of his father and his mother's quick remarriage to his uncle Claudius, contemplates whether to face his “sea of troubles” or remove himself from the face of the planet. Hamlet asks is it worth facing this awful situation in his family or should he take his own life and be free of the burden? Begging the question, is it worth facing our demons or do we risk flying to an “undiscovered country” that we can't return from and know nothing about in the hope it will relieve us from our torments? Special mention to Benedict Cumberbatch and his interpretation at the Barbican in 2015 which we look at in a lot of detail!Done so many different ways with actors of both genders and a multitude of life experiences, this soliloquy speaks to every human being before us, right now and for those to come. Hence why it is so famous!Sarah and I take a deep dive into the speech and find what it means to us individually and the many ways it can be interpreted. As well as the emotional connection she has to Much Ado about Nothing and why it means so much to her. Check out her socials for more information and how to get in touch!Pleasure as always Sarah thank you!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning The Uncensored Critic Podcast was heard in over 34 countries in 2024. In the same year streams grew by 39%, listeners increased by 30%, brand new listeners were up by 88% and followers were up 136%. The show has an average rating of 5/5 Stars. Official stats from #SpotifyWrapped 2024.
Sam's journey started at the Hackett-Kyne Academy of Irish Dancing, inspired by a VHS copy of My Fair Lady starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison that ignited his passion for the arts!He graduated from Guildford School of Acting in 2012 with a BA in Musical Theatre and his parts there included:Mr Sherlock in “Billy”Aegisthus in “Oresteia”Egeon in “Comedy of Errors”Captain Cook/Dr Chambers in “Robert and Elizabeth”In the business his credits include:Ibsen's Lady FingerSongs from the Shower - Guildford Fringe Singing in the RainWind in the WillowsGrease - Scandanavian TourSpamalot - English Theatre FrankfurtSchool of Rock - Tours of the UK and KoreaWish List - in partnership with the “Make a Wish” FoundationPhantom of the Opera, Monsieur André/Ensemble, West End Sam is also a skilled performance coach offering lessons in acting and voice work which he runs with Lucinda Allen, as well as the “PowerHour” Zoom sessions that he co-hosts with Mildred Yuan on Patreon.To get in touch and know more check out his website and instagram, link is below. Website: samuelhaughton.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/next-power-hour-143947446Sam and I discuss his early years as a dancer then becoming an actor, his time in Phantom and how shows such as this have a global impact on their audiences. In addition, from his discussions with upcoming actors, how to keep the faith during dry spells and how to keep going!Thanks Sam, really enjoyed it!Oliver GowerSpotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261Instagram: @ollietheuncensoredcriticFor enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.comPlease Like, Download and Subscribe ✍️Thank you all for your support!Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Early Morning The Uncensored Critic Podcast was heard in over 34 countries in 2024. In the same year streams grew by 39%, listeners increased by 30%, brand new listeners were up by 88% and followers were up 136%. The show has an average rating of 5/5 Stars. Official stats from #SpotifyWrapped 2024.
2025 Rerun Notes: In commemoration of this month release of the last-ever Mishmash Monday on Channel 1, I thought I'd rerun the first two installments of the series - both from all the way back in 2017 (Season 1 of the show). Therefore, all the obvious caveats on "absolutely atrocious production quality" and blah blah blah (especially on C1E10, the earlier of the two releases). Though this rerun is "officially" and "canonically" the first "Mishmash Monday" (free play) episode in Nerd Noise Radio history, it is really "Mishmash Monday in name only" as it wasn't truly a free play. Instead, it was designed with a very specific purpose and with each track housing a very specific meaning. Though I explain and elaborate fully in a 2019 special expanded rebroadcast of this episode we called "Chandlerfest", which I'll link to below, for now, the tl;dr is that this mixtape was actually made in commemoration for a friend who died entirely too young in Dec 2016, and whose absence we still feel regularly from here in 2025. When I got the news, I left work, went home, and turned my grief into tortured energy, and made this mixtape, with the design philosophy being to use the tracks and the particular arch of the track order to tell the story of the emotions of those of us left behind in his wake as we processed the news of his departure. With this being a 2017 episode, all the obvious caveats on "absolutely atrocious production quality" (especially episodes from the first half of 2017, which were even worse than those from the second half.) But content-wise, this early outing remains one of the most important episodes of Nerd Noise Radio....ever. Here's a link to Chandlerfest for anyone who wants to know more: https://terraplayer.com/shows/nerd-noise-radio/nerd-noise-radio-reruns-presents-chandlerfest Otherwise, enjoy! Original 2017 show notes below! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Today's broadcast is Episode 10 for Mishmash Monday, May 22nd, 2017 on a program we're calling "Mishmash Monday vol. 1" This episode is dedicated to the memory of Chris Chandler. Tracklist - Track#, Game, System, Track Name, Composer, Timestamp: 01: Intro - 00:00 02: Shinobi 3 - Genesis - Japonesque - Hirofumi Murasaki, Masayuki Nagao, Morihiko Akiyama - 01:55 03: Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 - The Vile Peaks - Masashi Hamauzu - 04:13 04: Trip World - Game Boy - Stage 2-2 - “Phase Out” - 06:59 05: Ninja Warriors - SNES - City - Hiroyuki Iwatsuki - 08:43 06: Quake 2 - PC - Quad Machine - Sonic Mayhem - 10:50 07: X-Men - Arcade - Ethnic Cave and Flame - The Konami Kukeiha Club - 14:22 08: Jumping Flash 2 - PS1 - Stage 1-2 - Takeo Miratsu - 16:56 09: Fushigi no Umi no Nadia - PCE - HES 12 - Shiro Sagisu - 18:34 10: Sim City - SNES - Capital - Soyo Oka - 20:33 11: Castlevania III - NES - Riddle - Konami Kukeiha Club - 22:54 12: Ai Chou Aniki - PC Engine - Stage 4-3 - Iwasaki Taku - 23:56 13: Star Wars: SOTE - N64 - Menu - Joel McNeely - 25:33 14: Super Meat Boy - PC/360 - Forest Funk - Danny Baronowsky - 26:34 15: Metroid Prime - GameCube - Metroid Prime Battle - Kenji Yamamoto and/or Kouichi Kyuma - 29:22 16: James Bond 007 - Genesis - Space Hop - Matt Furniss - 31:58 17: Tiny Toon Adventures: BBL - SNES - Space Opera - Kazuhiko Uehara and/or Yukie Morimoto - 34:03 18: Chester Cheetah: TCTF - Genesis - To the Exit - Kaneko Sound Team - 36:46 19: Salamander - PC Engine - Crystal Forever - Konami Kukeiha Club - 39:41 20: Outro - 40:09 Music Block Runtime: 38:18, Total Episode Runtime: 46:39 Our Intro and Outro Music is Funky Radio - Dreamcast - BB Rights If you wish to subscribe to the Nerd Noise Radio - Channel 1 Music block podcast, there are two options: Option 1: Subscribe right here to the "Nerd Noise Radio Network - All Channels" podcast feed. 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Welcome to the city where everything is perfect, because if it's not perfect, it's treason. Live from Dragonmeet 2023, superstar GM Naomi Clarke leads an all star cast (including our own Dan) on a raucous story of clones, lasers, evil computers and Barbie. Full cast and links to their awesome stuff: Naomi Clarke - The Secret of St Kilda/Realms of Peril and Glory Nathan Blades - The Neon Caster Laura Girling - Realms of Peril and Glory Jess Jewell - 3 Black Halflings/Questing Time Emily Bates - RPGeeks Chole Mashiter - Roll/Flip/Draw Dan Thompson - Danger Club Edward Spence - Free Agent Recorded by John Hull from Actual Play UK Thanks to Fiona from What Am I Rolling for organising the Podcast Zone and Dragonmeet for having us! Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name. Synthwave by Infraction [No Copyright Music] [Royalty Free Music] / Daydream