Putting it Together

Writer, director, actor and self-confessed bad poet Stuart Hepburn joins me today to talk about processing the world through ideas and about how showing up reluctantly and on crutches to a first student audition would eventually lead to a part in “Tiger’. Wait, that’s “Taggart”. Join us for another episode of Putting it Together. And... View Article

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My guest this week is prolific actor and director, Alison Peebles. We talk about her journey from art school to stage management to finally beginning to act in regional tours. We also have a chat about Alison’s MS and how it has affected her life and work. A joyous hour with an endlessly fascinating woman.... View Article

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My guest this week is the tremendous, warm and funny David Mara. You might have seen him in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time in London’s West End or one of the many large-scale pieces he’s been involved in at both the National Theatre of Great Britain and the National Theatre... View Article

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CATS-nominated for her starring role in The Macbeths, Charlene Boyd pops by for a chat about life, theatre and kids! Feed your soul by spending a happy hour in the company of this joyous lady. Thanks to everyone for keeping listening and sharing the podcast. Have a great week!

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How does one wee change of heart about football turn into a decades-long career in TV, film and theatre? Join Colin McCredie and me as we find out. Colin starred in Taggart for 15 years and originated the role of Brian in Passing Places, and he joined me in the studio to talk about those... View Article

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The second Scots Makar, or national poet of Scotland, Liz Lochhead is also one of Scotland’s most widely performed playwrights, and a performer in her own right. We spent time together laughing, crying and discussing the nature of our work, and what a joy it was. Join us as we put it together. Thanks for... View Article

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7:84, Wildcat and Oran Mor stalwart, Dave Anderson is also no stranger to the big or small screen with turns in Gregory’s Girl and of course City Lights. Right now he is preparing to play the legendary Chic Murray in “Chic Murray: A Funny Place for a Window”, at Oran Mor, Glasgow and The Lemon... View Article

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One of Scotland’s most prolific playwrights and a seasoned screenwriter into the bargain, Rona Munro joins me for an hour to talk writing, art and the human experience. Have a wee listen to us as we struggle with the big artistic questions and even manage a laugh or two. Thanks for listening, sharing and SUBSCRIBING!

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Join me and my guest Gavin Jon Wright as we put the world to rights. Gavin’s made quite a name for himself in Scottish theatre over the years due to brilliant performances in shows like “Dragon”, and more recently, “Trainspotting”. We discuss the introverts’ view on a career in the arts, overcoming nerves, and those... View Article

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Join us for the first live episode of Putting it Together. Big thanks to all at The Tron for their hard work in getting this one off the ground. Also thanks to everyone who made it along! It was a great buzz to do the show in this new way and I was honoured to... View Article

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