In today's episode I talk to stage manager Lauren Desjardins all about the art of behind the scenes theatre. We talk about working at the Edinburgh Fringe, what the roles and responsibilities of stage managers are, and how she deals with the stress and anxiety of behind-the-scenes responsibilities. Lauren's current creative outlet in lockdown has been her podcast "Dear Diary, Keep Out", which you can find on Twitter @ddkopod, or on the website, which is ddko.co.uk. You can follow the show on Instagram @ArtImitatesLifePodcast. Hosted by John Reynolds. Jingle by Gabriel Ness (@GabrielNessComposer on Instagram)