In this week's episode, I’m joined by Maybelle Laye a talented Costume Designer with experience in both TV and Theatre. Having transitioned into costume work later in life, Maybelle shared valuable insights and wisdom with me. She recently wrapped work on Talwa’s Play On, which is currently on tour.

We discussed topics like:

Navigating Imposter Syndrome and changing careers later in life

How to break into costume design and the differences between working on stage and screen

The powerful connection between clothes and identity

Working on Play On. 

How culture shapes what we wear

The biggest lessons she’s learned throughout her career—and much more

 

Maybelle Laye:

Play On @ Tawala: https://www.talawa.com/productions/play-on 

Maybelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybeve8/ 

The Black Costume Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcostumenetwork/ 

 

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In this week's episode, I’m joined by Philip Ralph, a multi-award-winning writer for screen and stage. Philip went viral in March for a powerful and well-crafted thread on X (formerly Twitter) in response to the BBC’s axing of the popular soap 'Doctors'. It was a privilege to have him on the show to discuss both his career as a writer and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.

We chatted about topics including:

Why the TV and wider screen industry is in crisis

Why "survive to 2025" is a flawed idea

Getting into writing during his time as an understudy

The lack of new voices

The importance of soaps

Writing Verbatim and docudrama writing

The problem with magical thinking in the arts

The biggest lessons he’s learned—and much more

 

Philip Ralph:

Film and TV Charity: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/ 

Philip on X: https://x.com/philipralph9 

Philip's Website: https://philipralph.com/ 

Mark Cousin's Post on X: https://x.com/markcousinsfilm/status/1841871888152232057 

'Doctors' Article in The Guardian: 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/02/bbc-move-to-axe-doctors-is-disastrous-says-screenwriter 

 

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For our 150th episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by producers Saffia Sage and Bjørn Hanson, live from the HB Film Festival in Paisley. 

In this episode, we explore:

What a producer’s role truly involves

Various routes into producing and working in TV and Film

How the screen industry can better support mental well-being

Why Saffia and Bjørn chose to pursue their careers in Scotland

The biggest lessons they’ve learned so far

The importance of collaboration, and much more 🎧

Bjørn’s credits include Float (BBC) and Aninika (UKTV), while Saffia’s credits include Screw (C4) and The Rig (Amazon Prime).

This episode was recorded live on Sunday 6th October 2024 as part of ‘The HB Film Festival’ 

 

Saffia Sage & Bjørn Hanson:

Black Camel Pictures: https://blackcamel.co.uk/ 

'Float' on BBC IPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09s27fp/float 

Saffia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffiasage/ 

Saffia on X: https://x.com/SaffiaSage 

HB Film Festival: https://www.hbfilmfestival.com/ 

 

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We’re back! This week, we’re joined by Gabriella Leonardi, who is currently starring in the brilliant new play “Flock” as “Cel". Gabriella is an accomplished actor, writer, poet, and model, with a really inspiring story. 

Gabriella chatted to us about: 

Forging your own path in a challenging industry

Dealing with rejection and setbacks

How self-tapes work. 

All things Flock. 

The hidden dangers of working in creative industries.

The importance of staying true to yourself. 

Publishing the art of a damaged soul, and much more

Gabriella Leonardi:

"Flock" @ Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com/events/flock/

"The Art of a Damaged Soul" on Paperback: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-art-of-a-damaged-soul/gabriella-leonardi/9781398440982 

Barney Songs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhfYkck5lXs 

 

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Join us this week as we sit down with returning guest and friend of the podcast, Kyle Dolan. Currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Kyle is doing two shows including his late-night comedy variety show, *Liars & Clowns*, and his solo show, *No Place Like Home*

 

Kyle spoke to us about everything from:

 

- Finding your voice through trial and error

- Returning to the Fringe for the third year in a row

- The cultural differences between Australia and Scotland

- How his shows have evolved over time

- His Australian Mount Rushmore

- What he’s learned most from stand-up & more

 

Recorded at the Assembly Club Bar.

 

Kyle Dolan:

 

'Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show': https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/613-liars-and-clowns-a-late-night-comedy-show

 

'No Place Like Home': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kyle-dolan-no-place-like-home 

 

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This week, we are joined by the wonderful Kelsey Sullivan, who is about to take her new show ‘Worm Teeth’ to the Edinburgh Fringe starting Monday, August 19th.

In our conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including:

Moving to a new country as a creative

The cultural differences between the US and the UK

Rediscovering and building a new creative community

The journey of bringing Worm Teeth to life

Realizing we have more agency over our lives than we often believe

Mental health, and much more.

 

Kelsey Sullivan:

 

'Worm Teeth' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/worm-teeth 

SMAK Productions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smak_productions/ 

 

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In this week’s bonus episode we are joined by Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver who are currently performing their show Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again) at the Assembly Roxy Outside. 

 

They chatted to us about everything from:

 

What makes a good collaboration.

How there show came about. 

Their earliest creative influences. 

Jelly Fish Facts.

Mental health and much more.

Links:

Gracie and the Start of the end of the world tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/592-gracie-and-the-start-of-the-end-of-the-world-again

Persistent and Nasty: 

https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk

Bar Italia Films:

https://www.mslouiseoliver.com

🎙️ New Episode: Behind-the-Scenes at the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎙️

Join us this week as we sit down with award-winning writer and performer Tom Greaves. Tom is currently performing his show "Fudgy" at the Assembly Roxy, and we caught up with him in the vibrant Assembly Gardens.

In this episode Tom chatted to us about:

The inspiration behind "Fudgy"

His training at École Philippe Gaulier

His early career as an actor and "Ad Dad"

The complexities of boarding school

His mental health journey and self-discovery through art

Living and creating with ADHD

Why so many people are currently seeking community & connection and much more.

Tom Greaves:

 

'FUDGEY' @ The Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-greaves-fudgey 

 

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In Episode 144, we are joined by the hilarious Simon Hennessy, a comedian and content creator. Having created iconic viral characters like Remy and Adam from Bumble, Simon has become an internet sensation and is about to take his show, ‘Notice Box,’ to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 

 

Simon shared his insights on: 

- How he got into creating comedy characters online. 

- His upcoming show ‘Notice Box’.

- The day-to-day life of being an internet comedian.

- What it’s like performing for real audiences. 

- Who’d be on his Irish Mount Rushmore.

- JFK.

- Why hot people are ruining it for the rest of us, and much more.

 

Simon Hennessy:

 

'Notice Box' @ The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/notice-box

Simon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonhennescenes?lang=en 

 

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This week, we are joined by Lotte Pearl (Actor & Musician), who is about to debut their new show, 'The Emu War: A New Musical,' at the Edinburgh Fringe.

 

We chatted about everything from:

- The process of composing a new musical.

- How to take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe.

- Dealing with setbacks.

- Lotte’s journey into acting and songwriting.

- Being a student in the current creative climate.

- Lotte’s advice for others, and much more.

 

Lotte Pearl:

 

Lotte's Website: https://www.lottepearl.com/ 

Tickets for 'The Emu War: A New Musical @ Pleasance Two, Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/emu-war-a-new-musical 

 

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