Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast

‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages’ is the hilarious quote that really sticks out in this interview with the inspirational Clare McGrath. What starts out as a chat about improv quickly becomes a fascinating chat about finding our true selves and being the best version of us. Clare has many strings to her bow and tells us all about life coaching, psychic readings, hypnotherapy and a whole lot more. She discusses her struggles with ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia and helps us all to believe that we can overcome whatever struggles life throws our way. It’s a really interesting chat that covers so many great topics and it’s definitely going to give you plenty of food for thought. ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages?’ Well they certainly won’t if they never put themselves out there.

This week we welcome Joanna Case to the show and it’s another audio treat. Joanna is somebody that has fully embraced improv online over the last year and she is definitely a name you need to look out for in various classes because she regularly produces comedy gold.

She is somebody who enjoys a good pun & in many a scene with Iain over the last year has entered into a pun off.

We talk about improv, TV, Film, her love of languages and Mr Bean amongst other things, so settle yourself down and enjoy this fabulous chat.

This week we welcome Kat Cooke to the show and it is a fantastic chat that will definitely put a smile on your face. What starts as a chat about improv very quickly becomes a celebration of all things geeky and Kat and Iain discover that they really have a lot in common. Kat is a true delight and is an improviser that you really must see in action if you get the chance. It's time to get your geek on and settle into another great chat.

Liz is a lovely lady with a great passion for improv that really comes across in this interview. She is a reminder to us all that it is never too late to try something new and her story is truly one that will help give you that boost of confidence that you need to take that leap of faith into the unknown. Although she has just recently retired, in many ways it seems like Liz is really only just beginning. She has a positive outlook on her post retirement life and it will hopefully inspire you to make the most of any opportunities that come your way, no matter how old you are.

Jenna is a fun ball of energy who oozes positivity and this chat will definitely put a smile on your face and leave you wanting more!

Jenna and Iain have a really great chat about how truly grateful they are for all that improv has given them over the last year and how improv truly allows you to be your best self. There is a lot of discussion about the parallels between the improv world and the world of education and you will truly feel like you are a fly on the wall, just listening in on two friends shooting the breeze.

Jen has an infectious passion for improv and her valuable insight into the art form makes this episode a must listen! Whether you are new to improv or an old hand, you will pick up some valuable tips from Jen during this interview. We take a deep dive into musical improv (something that Jen specialises in and teaches at LCI) and we hear Jen’s take on the fabulous people that make up the improv community. This interview is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you food for thought. If you have never attempted musical improv then this may well be the inspiration you need to give it a go.

Hannah is an engaging individual with a true passion for improv. In this interview we hear how she has always been an improvisor from as far back as she can remember and how the improv community is the place she feels she is truly accepted for just being her own unique self. It is an insightful discussion full of tips for improvisors and actors alike and it's definitely a conversation that will leave you wanting more. Hannah is a very busy improvisor with her fingers in many pies and this is a great opportunity for you to learn about the person behind the wonderful characters that have been making a real splash in the improv world.

Chrissy reminisces about her earliest memories of performing as part of the Urdd Eisteddfod, which is a natioanl celebration of culture in Wales. We discuss our passion for dancing and the similarities between the positive affects of dancing and improv.

We get to hear about Chrissy's surprising hobby and how she has mastered ther art of the family Zoom quiz during lockdown. We discuss the importance of reading the room and knowing your audience when performing and how it is important to create an environment where people feel safe when improvising.

She does an excellent job at playing interviewer herself and through her own questioning gets Iain to open up about some things you probably didn't know about him.

It is a really lighthearted and fun conversation that will definitely put a smile on your face.

Jo talks about the huge impact improv has had on her life in a short time & how she is excited for a future full of improv. She suffers with anxiety and depression & has discovered that improv is the perfect tonic for helping her to focus on a positive future. We discuss her performing background & how she is enjoying reconnecting with the performing arts. We also chat about the importance of connecting with others through improv during a period of time where people are more isolated than ever & celebrate the joy of friendship through a screen.

Jo is incredibly open about her life and this is another great chat that we are excited for people to hear.

Helen is an engaging individual with a great passion for improv. In this interview she talks about her initial apprehensions about improv before she finally took the plunge and became completely immersed in it. She weighs up the struggles some actors have with the idea of working without a script and how that can act as a barrier to a lot of people that you would imagine would really flourish in improv if they gave it a go. We talk about her international improv troupe ‘Honey Spiders’ and Helen tells us about an exciting improv sitcom that they are working on. Helen is an incredibly positive person with a great outlook on life and I’m excited for you all to get to know her better.