Make it Work Podcast UK

Make it Work Podcast UK

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Make it Work Podcast UK episodes

  • "You can find the money...to pay yourself and the people around you" Silent Faces Theatre Company

    Episode 6: MAKE it WORK Podcast: We talk to 2 members of Silent Faces Theatre Company (Josie Underwood, and Cordelia Stevenson) about their show Godot is a Woman. The importance of inclusivity in their rehearsal room. How they deal with imposter syndrome, and their devising process.

    Silent Faces are a London and Liverpool based female and non-binary led theatre company. With collaboration at their core, they employ their unique combination of serious and silly to make physical, political theatre that tackles big issues. As an integrated company of neurodivergent, disabled and non-disabled artists, Silent Faces are passionate about diversity, equity, accessibility and representation.
    GUESTS: Josie Underwood
    Cordelia Stevenson
    https://www.silentfaces.uk/ @silentfacestheatre4796 
    HOST: Kluane Saunders  @kluane.saunders 
    www.kluanesaunders.com
    MUSIC:
    Podington Bear -Gravy (FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE)
    https://freemusicarchive.org/

    1 hr 5 min
  • "You can't do it all", "Kill your babies" Christopher (Kit) J Orton (Composer, Lyricist, Producer -Then, Now& Next)

    In this episode we talk to Christopher J (AKA Kit) Orton about how sometimes having too many ideas can actually be a problem, and how he juggles and prioritises all his creative projects.

    Christopher performers under the name Kit, and his roles include Tom Jones in TOM (UK tour), Jackson in The Hired Man (Leicester Curve), Lancelot in Spamalot (UK tour & West End) and Bill Sikes in Oliver! (Watermill Theatre).
    Christopher is the composer, lyricist and orchestrator for My Land’s Shore. Productions, which was nominated for Best New Musical
    and Best Musical Direction (winner) - Offies 2018. His show Then, Now & Next is on at Southwark Playhouse 23 June-29th July, 2023.
    Chris is also the founder and creative director of The FlyBoys Limited, conceptualising and producing multiple live theatrical productions.
    Guest: Christopher J Orton
    Twitter: @KitOrton
    https://www.theflyboys.co.uk/christopher-orton
    Host: Kluane Saunders: @kluane.saunders
    www.kluanesaunders.com
    Music: Poddington Bear -Gravy (Free Music Archive)

    57 min
  • Don't let the industry put you in a box. Anca Vaida (Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer of award winning TV Series "Psyched!")

    In this episode we speak to Anca Vaida a Romanian actress, director, writer and producer based in London. We learn about Anca's most recent project--the TV Series “Psyched!”--a medical drama focused on mental health topics which she wrote, directed, produced and starred in.

    "Psyched!" has received over 50 awards and official selections at International film festivals, including Anca's 7 Best Actress wins and 6 Best Director wins and nominations. Anca tells us what gave her the drive to stop waiting around for other people to give her roles and start making her own. We also chat about how making her own work has changed her career.

    Host: Kluane Saunders (www.kluanesaunders.com)

    Guest: Anca Vaida ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8307107/ )

    Music: Podington Bear (Gravy) -Free Music Archive


    43 min
  • Don't do it alone. Go People/Revels in Hand -Luxury Private Theatre and Public Theatre (actors, producers, writers, directors)

    In this Episode we talk with the founding members of Go People and Revels in Hand. Two theatre companies making exciting/unique/bespoke work. In this episode the company talk about their tips, their challenges, why they would always recommend people make their own work, but why they think you shouldn't try to do it alone.


    HOST: Kluane Saunders

    @kluane.saunders


    GUESTS:

    Lucy Eaton

    Melanie Fullbrook

    Freddie Hutchins

    Revels in Hand: https://www.revelsinhand.com/

    Go People: https://www.wearegopeople.com/about-us


    MUSIC:

    Podington Bear -Gravy (Free Music Archives)


    56 min
  • Episode 1: An introduction to the Make it Work Podcast

    A quick introductory episode! If you've always wanted to make your own work this is the podcast for you. In a performing arts industry always telling performers to make their own work we talk about why the Make it Work Podcast is so needed. You'll learn a little more about the Make it Work Podcast; what to expect every two weeks, your host (Kluane Saunders), the guests, and the subjects we'll be covering. Dive right in and have a listen!


    6 min

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This podcast is a deep dive into the world of artists who are making their own work. We interview performer/makers. We ask about the creative aspects (where they get their ideas, and what inspires…