In this episode, filmmaker and artist Beatrice Welles, daughter of legendary director Orson Welles, joins host Sarah Lynn Dawson to explore the enduring legacy of Shakespeare on stage and screen. Beatrice shares her unique perspective on storytelling, creativity, and the influence of her father’s groundbreaking work, while offering fresh insights into why Shakespeare’s words continue to resonate today. Whether you’re a Shakespeare enthusiast, filmmaker, or lover of classic art, this conversation is an inspiring journey into timeless narratives and stories.

In this compelling episode, acclaimed producer and filmmaker Colin Vaines, Producer of Coriolanus Directed and starring Ralph Fiennes, joins us to explore the intricate art of adapting this play into the film. Interviewed by Sarah Lynn Dawson, Colin shares his insights on balancing respect for the original text with creative innovation, revealing behind-the-scenes stories from some of his most notable projects. Whether you’re a Shakespeare enthusiast, filmmaker, or storyteller, this conversation offers a masterclass in bringing classic narratives vividly to life. Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of Shakespeare on screen with one of the industry’s leading voices.

Hosted by Sarah Lynn Dawson

Talking with Actor George Keeler who played Sir Toby Belch & the Sea Captain.
George's theatre credits include: Mr Whatnot - Butler and Vicar, Royal and Derngate Northampton, Director Cal McCrystal and The Chain Gang Gang - Bac and tour, Cartoon De Salvo. Film credits include : Lord of Misrule - Dave Garfoot 2023, Carl in the Bafta nominated short Going Down and Frail Man in Madonna’s Filth and Wisdom. Television credits: Sleepy Farmhand, The Ballard of Renegade Nell 2023 and Tommy Giggles Lead Balloon.

Talking with Actor Fergus Foster who played Valentine and Sebastian. 
Fergus was raised in the Cayman Islands as well as Scotland and has dual citizenship. He trained at Drama Centre London and has since completed numerous credits in film, television, and theatre. He is also a keen bagpipe player and creator of his own podcast, Acting Around. 
His most recent credits include: Machines That Built America (Amazon Prime), Inherit the Witch, Doll 195, Red Flag, and Einstein's Brain. 

Talking with Actress Tanya Winsor who played Maria.

Tanya’s Theatre credits include the 3 hander play National Anthems by Dennis McIntyre playing Leslie for Te English Speaking There of Hamburg, Georgina with Felix Dexter in ‘Lucky You’ at the unicorn Theatre, Blanche Dubois in Interior Panic and The pretty Trap in ‘Four by Ten’ by Tennessee Williams at The Drayton Arms. Julia in ‘The Duchy of Malfi’ at The Greenwich Theatre. Paulina from The Winter’s Tale for Theatre Nomad, Kitty/Nan in ‘Serendip’ for The Bike Shed Theatre Exeter, Mistress Quickly and Lady Percy in Richard II, Henry IV 1&2 and Henry V for ‘Shakespeare Happens’ at The Scoop Theatre London. Hermione In The Winter’s Tale for The Greek Theatre Players, Mary in the York Plays and Mary in the Corpus Christi plays at The great Bartholomew Church London.
One by Simon Stevens where Tanya help write and create the part of Marie- Louise.
Tanya’s TV credits include Carole Packman in the ITV 4 week docu/Drama. Tanya reads in Shakespeare play readings once a month and has read all the female principal parts.
Radio working with Clive Brill on all 38 Shakespeare plays and acting in The Winter’s Tale.

Talking with Actor Tim James who played Antonio and Andrew Aguecheek. 
Tim James is an actor & musician who splits most of his working time between recording and producing audiobooks and mastering for a music library. He has been acting for over thirty years and has appeared in a range of Film, Television and theatre productions. Highlights include: The Fugitives - series for Chanel 4, In the Hills - short film that won 2nd place at Cinefondation, Cannes Film Festival 2016, Near Enough - an interactive corporate production that toured Australia. 
Tim has also written soundtracks for award winning corporate productions and also won the Kingston Rotary Club Choral Composing Competition whilst studying for an MMus in composing. Tim is currently researching a PhD in composition at the university of Kent. 

Therese Theurillat and Sarah Lynn Dawson talk to Matthew Brenher about directing and acting in Twelfth Night. Directing and playing Orsino.
His theater credits include: George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Best performance Lead actor/ Drama (Stage Scene LA - 2009/10)); Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (The Bloomsbury); Dracula (Tour); Love’s Mistress (The Globe); The Mapletree Game (West Yorkshire Playhouse). Shakespearian roles include - Romeo; Andrew Aguecheek; Banquo; Henry V; Jacques; Claudius; Antipholous of Syracuse; Cassio; Cassius; and Mark Antony. He is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio.
TV credits include: Silent Witness; Berlin Station; NCIS; Castle; Rules of Engagement; The Sam & Cat Show (with Ariana Grande); Bodyguards; The Blind Date; Starhunter; The Grid; Eastenders; and ‘Mad’ Marcus in Brookside (Winner Best Villain’ on British TV (1998) London Evening Standard).
Films include: The Case for Christ; Deadly Expose; Nothing up my Sleeves; Big Baby; and Execution.

Therese Theurillat and Sarah Lynn Dawson talk about their roles of Olivia and Viola in Twelfth Night.

Therese left Switzerland to follow her passion for acting and creative writing, initially taking an introductory course in scriptwriting - in Zurich, after which she moved to England where she eagerly embraced the language and culture. She gained valuable acting experience at “Stage 2’ in Norwich and the ‘City Academy’ in London and completed an HNC course in Performing Arts at the ‘The Garage’ in Norwich with distinction. Next came an ensemble part in the play “A view from the Bridge”, by Arthur Miller, at the ‘Maddermarket Theatre’ in Norwich. Therese went on to teach and take part in a local improvisation group which she co-founded. In 2021, she played Olga in Anton Chekov’s play: “Three Sisters” which was produced by the ‘New Era Group Theatre’ as a live online performance. In addition, she played Cecily in Oscars Wilde's play ”The importance of being Earnest”, which was another online production of the New Era Group Theatre.
She played Dr. Kathrin Ann Hearst in the short film “Flashbulbs”, by Kevin Carey, and the female lead in the student film “Silence” from the London Film School, directed by Zhao Li an Peng. She taught Drama at the ‘Norwich Steiner School’, UK, and was the female lead in a Norwich filmed commercial.

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Sarah is a British actress and filmmaker who trained as an actress at the New York's Lee Strasberg Institute of Film and Television on their two year acting certificate program. She voiced the role of the Mother in the Oscar Nominated Feature Film I Lost My Body (2019). She played the role of Angie in Love in the Time of Pandemic (2022). Other films she has appeared in, include Duality (2015), which she wrote and starred in and which was narrated by Deepak Chopra and premiered at the Hollyshorts Film Festival. She also played the lead role of Alice Clark the LAPD's first female detective in the 1940's film noir Unsolved (2015), which she also produced. This film was an Official Selection of Women Up! Independent Film Festival, Official Selection of the Silicon Beach Film Festival, Official Selection of California Women's Film Festival and an Official Selection of the Ozark Film Festival.
In New York she performed in the Off-Broadway production of 'Men' directed by Ken Wolfe. She recently played Irina in Anton Chekov’s play 'The Three Sisters' in a live online charity performance. She has a love for Shakespeare and has participated in readings of many of his plays, one of her favorite roles being Viola in 'Twelfth Night'.
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All misunderstandings are resolved in the final act. Sebastian and Olivia, who mistakenly married, are reunited, as are Viola and Orsino. Malvolio, released from his cell, swears revenge on those who played the prank on him. Feste delivers the closing lines of the play, highlighting the theme of the fleeting nature of joy and the acceptance of life's follies. The play ends with celebrations and a sense of harmony restored in Illyria.

Cast:

Olivia - Therese Theurillat

Viola - Sarah Lynn Dawson

Orsino - Matthew Brenher

Malvolio - Max Dowler

Valentine & Sebastian - Fergus Foster

Maria - Tanya Winsor

Fabian & Sir Andrew Aguecheek - Tim James

Sir Toby Belch and the Sea Captain - George Keeler

Feste - Kathryn Worth 

Produced by Therese Theuriallat & Sarah Lynn Dawson

Directed by Matthew Brenher

Audio post-production and mastering by Tim Bond