The Pink Podcast

The Pink Podcast

By Chloe NelkinSociety & CultureArtsPerforming Arts
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The Pink Podcast episodes

  • Fringe Bites: Making People Laugh
    In the final episode of Fringe Bites, Chloé Nelkin chats to Kitty McNeil from the Guinness World Record-breaking NewsRevue and Jack Michael Stacey from The Librarians: A Very Serious Comedy! about finding humour in politics, tackling serious issues through comedy and why laughter can help us make sense of the world.

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    13 min
  • Fringe Bites: Reinventing Classical Music
    In Episode 3 of Fringe Bites, Chloé Nelkin chats to Ciaran Frame from Concerts of the Future and Sonja Schebeck, director of Tale of the Firebird, about bringing classical music together with virtual reality and circus, challenging traditional perceptions and creating exciting new experiences for Fringe audiences.

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    13 min
  • Fringe Bites: Couples at the Fringe
    In Episode 2 of Fringe Bites, Chloé Nelkin chats to Naomi Snieckus from Big Stuff and Charlotte Mooney from Ockham’s Razor’s Collaborator about the joys, challenges and chaos of making a Fringe show with your spouse!

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    13 min
  • Fringe Bites: Making a New Musical
    In Episode 1 of this years Fringe Bites, Chloé chats to Grace O’Keefe (An A to Z Guide to Dating) and Kluane Saunders (Remember Remember!) about creating brand new musicals, writing for the stage, and taking new work to the Fringe. Listen now, live from Edinburgh Fringe!

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    12 min
  • Rewriting the Score: Musicals For Today
    In this episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Olivier Award-winning writer and performer Maimuna Memon and acclaimed composer Finn Anderson to explore the future of musical theatre. Together, they discuss breaking the rules of the genre, finding inspiration, creating original work, and why today's musicals are more personal, innovative and relevant than ever.

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    44 min
  • Theatres Greatest Villains

    Why do theatre's greatest villains often steal the show?


    In this episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Zachary James (Hadestown) and Sarah Ingram (Wicked) to explore what makes a truly unforgettable stage villain. Together, they discuss the complexity of playing iconic antagonists, the humanity behind characters like Hades and Madame Morrible, and why audiences are often drawn to those they're supposed to fear. From power and manipulation to morality and redemption, this episode takes a closer look at the roles that continue to captivate theatre audiences around the world.

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    27 min
  • Reframing the Score with Henry Patterson and Kerry Ellis

    This week on The Pink Podcast, we explore how classic musicals stay relevant in a changing world. Joined by West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis and performer and entrepreneur Henry Patterson, we discuss reinvention, storytelling, social media, representation, and what keeps audiences coming back to timeless productions.


    Plus, we talk about the future of theatre, connecting with younger generations, and why live performance remains as powerful as ever.

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    36 min
  • Unlocking Theatre with National Youth Arts Trust and Get into Theatre

    Who gets access to theatre, and how can we make it more inclusive?


    In this episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Fiona Laird, founder of National Youth Arts Trust, and Alex Duarte-Davies, co-CEO of Get Into Theatre, to discuss the barriers young people face in accessing the performing arts and the work being done to create more opportunities across the industry.


    From funding challenges to career pathways, this is a conversation about widening access, breaking down misconceptions, and building a more inclusive future for theatre.

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    41 min
  • Haunted Heritage Tales from Britain's Castles
    On this episode, host Chloé Nelkin explores the ghostly histories of Chillingham Castle and Muncaster Castle with guests Richard Cee and Peter Frost-Pennington. From paranormal investigations to living amongst centuries of history, they discuss why Britain’s historic houses continue to fascinate visitors and whether these legendary sites may truly be haunted.

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    32 min

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The Pink Podcast brings together interesting voices from all across the arts and culture worlds for important and fun conversations. With new episodes fortnightly, hear from some fascinating and…