The Big Chat is back for 2023 and what better way to kick off the new year than with a conversation between two friends! Coco chats with her close friend Antonia Blyth, an entertainment journalist who specialises in covering awards in Hollywood in the entertainment industry. Antonia conducts interviews and writes articles for an LA based magazine, and she discusses with Coco the podcast series that she hosts! Tune in for big chat on cultural confusion, weirdest job stories and some words of wisdom from Antonia as we go into the new year.

A huge shout out to One Warwick Park Hotel and Natural Fit for looking after Antonia whilst Coco was ill during recording.

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The next of this week’s episodes of The Big Chat is a Beauty and the Beast pantomime Takeover special straight from the EM Forster Theatre! Coco chats to the wonderful Amanda Swift as Fairy Pots. Amanda tells Coco more about the character she plays and even shares her opening monologue with us. Amanda also helped edit the pantomime’s script after it was written by Tom Swift and Elinor Lawless - who is currently starring in Casualty! 

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses!

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The final of this week’s episodes of The Big Chat is a Beauty and the Beast pantomime Takeover special straight from the EM Forster Theatre! Coco chats to the fantastic Darren Tough as the Beast. Darren shares how he started working with Wicked Productions and also how he gets into character. This is a super quick episode of The Big Chat as the cast and team prepare for the matinee performance of Beauty and the Beast!

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses!

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The first of this week’s episodes of The Big Chat is a Beauty and the Beast pantomime Takeover special straight from the EM Forster Theatre! Coco chats to legendary soapbox commentator Tom Swift as Phillippe Phloppe all about how Wicked Productions created this years pantomime. Tom shares the beautiful story behind this production of Beauty and the Beast and the core message of it’s what’s on the inside of a person that truly counts.

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses!

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The next of this week’s episodes of The Big Chat is a Beauty and the Beast pantomime Takeover special straight from the EM Forster Theatre! Coco chats to the fabulous Eilish Stout-Cairns as Belle. Eilish shares how she first came to work with Wicked Productions after Tom and Amanda saw her perform at an adult pantomime earlier this year! She also shares how she enjoys playing this fierce version of Belle who is a character that girls can really look up to and aspire to be like.

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses!

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat, Coco talks to Stevie Rice, the Chief Executive of West Kent Mind. As some of you may know, The Big Chat have proudly donated the goodie bags for this year’s pantomime by Wicked Productions at the EM Forster Theatre, which have chosen West Kent Mind as their charity to support. Stevie shares how the cost of living crisis is exacerbating mental health issues for many people and how West Kent Mind are supporting our community through this. 

If you, or anyone you know needs support with their mental health right now, please head to https://westkentmind.org.uk/

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat, Coco and Giles recap on all of the amazing guests we’ve had on the show in 2022. From Tunbridge Wells Soapbox Stars supporters, to some of the heroes of Local and Live, it’s been a jam packed year! Coco also shares what we can expect to hear over the next few months, with the important topic of mental health being one of the main themes that will be coming up. 

We also have an extra special Christmas surprise, so make sure you check in with us next week for another episode of The Big Chat.

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat, Coco talks to Jaime Cooke, who is the founder of SPN and is also now known as DJ Cookie! Coco and Jaime last spoke on the Big Chat a year and a half ago so they reflect on what has changed since then. Jaime has learnt how to DJ so she can not only take her classes at SPN to the next level, but also offer retreats where others can learn to DJ and be immersed in an environment which will enhance their overall wellbeing. 

To find out more about Jaime head to her Instagram page @jaimecookeloves

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses and to Bod and Ted for her fabulous outfit.

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat, Coco chats with Ralph de Lisle, the founder of IKÓ Drinks for a recap after their first Big Chat episode back in April last year! IKÓ brings you the kick of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the mood lift of chocolate, all in one refreshing herbal drink. Ralph and Nicole discuss how the business has grown since last time they spoke and the positive impact that IKÓ has on the world.

To find out more about IKÓ Drinks, head to ikodrinks.com and follow them on socials @ikodrinks

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses!

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In this week’s episode of The Big Chat, Coco talks to Iaysha Salih, who is an angel and abstract artist in Tunbridge Wells. Iaysha shares how she first discovered her love of art and how she has now made it her career. Coco and Iaysha also touch on the topics of meditation and healing, and how Iaysha’s work enables her to practice both. We are lucky enough to also hear some of Iaysha’s insights into her paintings. 

To find out more about Iaysha and her art, head over to her website iaysha-art.com and follow her on Instagram @iaysha_art

Thank you to Edney and Edney for Coco’s glasses and to Bod and Ted for her fabulous outfit.

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