The Creative Diaries

The Creative Diaries

By Ciara KelleherComedyTV & FilmComedy Interviews
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The Creative Diaries episodes

  • Mo Omar and Jimmy Furre

    A brand new episode with Mo Omar and Jimmy Furre. We chat about comedy, Mo Gilligan, shock humour and more. It's a bit of a mad one this episode, but an entertaining listen.


    You may recognise Somali-born, Cardiff-raised and London-based, Mo Omar from Harry Hill's ClubNite on Channel 4. In 2019, Mo was selected to perform in The Pleasance Comedy Reserve show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was a finalist of the BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award. Previously, he was the winner of the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2017 competition, and semi-finalist in the So You Think You’re Funny and Amused Moose 2017 competitions.


    Comedy Producer and comedian Jimmy Furre has run his own comedy nights at The Seven Dial Club for over two years now. Having completed the Soho Theatre Comedy Lab, he created his own night and has performed alongside some of the circuit's best comedians.


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    41 min
  • Aggy K Adams

    The Creative Diaries is kicking off 2020 with a stellar interview with actor Aggy K. Adams. Aggy is known for Oh, Ramona! (2019), World War Z (2013) and Undercover Hooligan (2016). In the interview, Aggy and I talk about insecurity, her acting journey, moving to London and future plans. She gives advice to budding actors and reveals what advice she would give to her teenage self if she could.


    Hosted by Ciara Kelleher.


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    35 min
  • Basil Eidenbenz

    You may have seen this week's guest Basil Eidenbenz in 'Victoria', 'Oh Ramona' or 'The Favourite'. In the episode, he talks me through why he decided to move to London, mentors, advice he would give to actors, what he does when he gets a script and much more!


    Instagram: @Basil_Eidenbenz


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    35 min
  • Actor and Comedian Lewis Goody
    In this episode, Lewis Goody talks with me about how he got into acting and comedy, drama school, advice he would give comedians, absurd comedy, his future plans, obsessions and much more. Listen to the end to hear a track composed by Lewis!

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    51 min
  • Damian Regan
    This week, we have a more conversational episode with the lovely Damian Regan. Damian studied musical theatre at the Voice School before managing the bar at Soho Thetare, London. In the episode, we talk about his experience at the Bridewell Theatre, his favourite role, how he got involved at Soho Theatre, his future plans and advice he would give aspiring actors.

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    26 min
  • Director Steve Hall
    Steve Hall is a Director from Shannon, Ireland. After completing the B.S.c. Honours in Video and Sound at Limerick College of Further Education, Steve has directed several short films and directed his first feature film 'Nightshift' which has since been sold to Sony and distributed around the world. In the interview we talk about the equipment he used to make the feature as an independent film maker, advice he would give his 13 year old self, horror films, how he and his business partner sold the film to Sony and much, much more.

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    36 min
  • Russell Darling
    Russell Darling has had over 20 years of experience in the film industry, having worked as a computer graphics supervisor for feature film visual effects and animation. He's credited on over 20 movies including Oscar-winner "Ex Machina","Cloverfield", "Godzilla" and "Star Wars". He has worked at top American studios including George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic and Tippett Studios. Listen in to find out how he got into the visual effects and animation and what advice he would give to anyone that wants to get into the film industry.

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    51 min
  • Comedian Dan Wye (Seayonce)
    This is my second Edinburgh interview. Dan Wye (a.k.a Seayonce) and I met in his trailer for a short interview as he got make up on to perform Seayonce. Seayonce is a ghost whisperer who contacts past lovers and public figures in an hour long séance. It is truly character comedy at its best! Listen in as Dan Wye talks us through how he got into comedy, Soho, the drag and cabaret scene and character comedy.

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    25 min
  • Lindsay Richardson
    This week we interviewed Lindsay Richardon. Lindsay is a voice coach and opera singer who teaches at The Giles Foreman Centre for Acting in Soho, London. Lindsay has been on the audition panel of the drama school since 2012. Listen in as she gives advice on auditions, interviews, choosing pieces, voice resonance and preparing yourself for the acting world.

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    42 min
  • Director and Editor Liam McEvoy

    This week we interview Director and Editor Liam McEvoy!


    He has worked on movies such as 'Mary Shelley', 'Rusty Boys' and the Golden Globe nominated 'The Brand New Testament', and has just directed his own movie 'The Spirit of The Game'.


    In the interview, we talk about movies that have shaped him, camera equipment, studying your craft, missed flights, 'Mary Shelley' and his movie 'The Spirit of The Game' which is about the Luxembourg ice hockey team the Puckers. Listen in to find out more!


    New Episode every Thursday at 4pm.


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    44 min

About The Creative Diaries

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The Creative Diaries is a podcast interviewing comedians, directors, actors and writers with different levels of experience.


This podcast was inspired by Judd Apatow's book 'Sick in the…