Sustainability is a core value of The Bridge Theatre, so Phil and Edward take some time to step away from the world of theatre to talk with the project managers of Donut.Brussels, led by the NGO Confluences, to see what Donut Economics is all about, how it is being applied in Brussels, and what theatres should bear in mind in order to have the most impact on sustainability.

You can read more about Donut Economics on:

https://donut.brussels/

or

https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/

Phil and Edward talk with theatre maker, Kevin Dyer, about his journey to becoming an actor, director, writer and dramaturg. We explore the role of a dramaturg in today's theatre world and uncover why theatre is the most collaborative work environment out there.

You can find out more about Kevin's work via his website: http://www.kevindyer.co.uk/

Phil and Edward finally take us onto the stage and find out what life is really like to be a jobbing actor. Michelle Scott, actress of stage and screen from South Africa, tells us what it is like to belong to a permanent troupe of actors, how it is to juggle theatre and family life, and what it feels like to walk down that famous red carpet in Cannes.

This month's guest is Francesco Bianchi. Francesco is a translator, playwright and director from Italy, with links in Brussels.

We talk about what it means to be a translator of the spoken word and the complexities that can come up, as well as the specificities of being a freelancer in today's world.

Phil and Edward talk to Marie de Wit, who works at Promethea, a Belgian nonprofit that connects cultural institutions with private sector partners. They discuss the relevance of private sector involvement in culture in the Belgian context; a context that is traditionally dominated by public funding by the tax payer.

In this episode, Phil and Edward talk with Lara Staal, a Dutch theatre curator with strong links to Belgium, about what it means to be a theatre curator and how European theatres are making collective efforts towards tackling the climate emergency. (photo credit: Stine Sampers)

Phil and Edward talk through the latest developments on the road to establishing a new English-language theatre in Brussels and, surprise surprise, it is not always plain sailing!

Phil and Edward discuss with Jez Bond about the role of an Artistic Director in the running of a theatre.

Phil and Edward discuss how theatres can become more sustainable with chartered engineer, Andrew Wylie. Andrew has worked on many large-scale theatre projects and is co-coordinator of the Theatre Green Book, a practical guide to make the theatre industry greener.

Phil and Edward talk with Ralf Wetzel, Professor Organisation & Applied Arts at Vlerick Business School, Improviser and Clown performer. Ralf tells us how improvisation help him get over a difficult period in his life and propelled him to find his inner performer, acquiring skills that he now employs in the classroom as well as on-stage.