The Beginners Call Theatre Podcast

The Beginners Call Theatre Podcast. A chance for new theatre creatives to share their views on the industry and how we can all work to make theatre better.

S2 Ep 8 Megan Jarvie

It's the final episode of the series!! It's a bumper episode!! There's so much new work!! This week I speak to actor, director and intimacy director Megan Jarvie about her career so far, all the way from Balamory to now! We talk about the growing importance of intimacy directors and how it's vital we make the rehearsal and theatre space as safe as possible for all! We also have new work written by Leonora Nicholson, Jen Moss, Lotty Holder and Emily Berry, performed by Joe Flatt, Hannah Wilder, Amber Taylor, Alex Rose, Beatrice Hyde and Aoife O'Rourke. Enjoy this huge episode of theatre fun and as always Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other and Keep Being Creative!

03-10
01:17:44

S2 Ep 7 Chronic Insanity Theatre Company

It's the penultimate episode of the series!! This week I am joined by Nottingham-based Chronic Insanity Theatre Company and they chat about all things digital theatre, how it works, why theatres need it, and how it continues to push the boundaries of theatre. We also have more opportunities in Catch It If You Can with Charlotte and two new pieces of writing, a poem written by Rachel Astall and performed by Phoebe Hopwood and a new script written and performed by Finn Marum. Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other and Keep Being Creative

03-03
01:06:28

S2 Ep6 Ella Cumber

This week I am joined by Ella Cumber to discuss Drama School training and how to improve diversity in theatre amongst other discussions. Charlotte joins us for another Catch It If You Can and there is poetry this week to end from Emma-Jane Weeks performed by Matthew Willis. Another exciting podcast episode and as always Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other and Keep Being Creative 

02-24
01:02:02

S2 Ep 5 Erica Miller and Maev Mac Coille

This week I am joined by The Merry Spinsters Theatre Company to discuss their new online monologue as well as broader theatre questions. On top of this we have our usual 'Catch It If You Can' with Charlotte and brand new writing by Nell Dobson. All this and much more in another podcast episode! Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out for Each Other and Keep Being Creative! 

02-17
01:05:58

S2 Ep4 Mark Griffin

We are back with a bang! This week I am joined by Mark Griffin the Head of Drama at St Marys University in Twickenham. He talks to me about his own University experience, how to get the best out of your course and how he's found adapting the programme for the current pandemic. Besides this, we also talk about the potential of losing a generation because of lockdown and what theatre will look like in the future. Also, as usual I am joined by Charlotte for 'Catch It If You Can' and a new piece of work by Katie-Ann Miles. Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out for Each Other and Keep Being Creative 

02-10
58:52

The Christmas Special 2020

It's that time of year! It's Christmas Special Time!!! We talk all things Cinderella and Panto with Lawrence Harp and Rachel Waters. We have a festive special of Catch it if you can and an exciting new piece of writing! Have a great holiday time and see you all in the new year. Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other and Keep Being Creative! 

12-23
58:10

S2 Ep3 Opsis Theatre Company- Layla Bradbeer Ali Taie

It's episode 3! This week we are joined by the founders of Opsis Theatre Company, Layla Bradbeer and Ali Taie to talk about their design-led company as well as broader theatre questions! It get's into some deeper topics so definitely not to be missed! We also have Charlotte back for Catch it if you can and a wonderful duologue written by Jonny Brace and performed by Audrey Lang and Chad-Lee Brown! Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other, and Keep Being Creative! 

12-09
01:09:46

S2 Ep2 Sophie Allen

It's Episode 2 of the series and this week I am joined by Sophie Allen, a graduate of Bird Dance College, who has spent three years since graduation working for Disney Cruise Line. In the episode she talks about her training, her cruise ship life and the coronavirus pandemic and her time locked down on the ship. She also speaks about her post-cruise career and her new Youtube channel, Sparkle with Sophie. We also have as usual Catch it if you Can and our new writing this week is by James Wood and performed by Iain Alexander. I hope you enjoy and as always Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out for Each Other and Keep Being Creative! 

12-02
53:07

S2 Ep1 Mariella Oakes and Emily Rennie

We are back! Series 2 kicks off with Mariella Oakes and Emily Rennie talking about their new physical theatre show 'Adrift' as well as the overall importance of physical theatre and other big questions! Charlotte joins us for 'Catch it if you can' and Charlie Hunt has written two amazing new pieces for our new writing section! All of this in just our first episode of the series! 

11-25
53:25

Series 2 Preview

We are back soon!! In the meantime enjoy this short little preview episode where I speak to Charlotte Storey about our new 'Catch it if you can' section and more opportunities to help us make series 2 as best it can be! Thank you for listening and we look forward to bringing you new episodes of the podcast soon! 

11-11
04:58

Episode Eight- Sam Todd, Natalie Pulfer and Lauren Elizabeth

It's the final episode of the series! A triple-header of guests to end the series for a great chat about the Show Face Festival as well as the big questions in the world of theatre this week. Here some incredible stories and further chats about the need for new creatives to make their mark in the theatre industry. Please keep donating to our Ko-Fi page and Keep Safe, Keep Looking After Each Other and Keep Being Creative!

09-09
01:01:38

Episode Six- Adam Morley

Welcome back to The Beginners Call Theatre Podcast! This week I am joined by Adam Morley to discuss his new Acting Out graduate company along with many different aspects of theatre's future, its past mistakes and how we can make theatre more accessible and open for all. Lots of big questions discussed with not many answers! Keep Calm, Keep Looking After Each Other and Keep Being Creative! 

08-26
01:01:12

Episode Five- Sam Gaffney and Joe Flatt

We're back with Episode Five of the series! This week it's three years of University of Kent graduations as we speak to Sam Gaffney and Joe Flatt about the importance and necessity of youth theatre as well as how to build theatre shows from concepts through to performances and the usual ramblings about theatre and how it will return in the near future. Thank you for listening and as always, keep safe, keep looking after each other and keep being creative! 

08-19
01:07:40

Episode Three- Benjamin Smith and Ryan Thornhill

Welcome to Episode Three of the podcast! This week we are joined by Benjamin Smith and Ryan Thornhill. Ben talks us through the unions for theatre in the UK and Ryan discusses his Thronhill World Wide Virtual Fringe Festival which we are delighted to be Social Media Sponsor for. It also has an international feel as Ryan joins us from China to discuss the situation over in China and when we can all expect to be back in theatres. Enjoy the episode and remember to follow all our social media pages for up to date info on the podcast and the virtual fringe. Stay safe, look after each other and keep being creative! 

08-05
58:31

Episode Two- Zorazelda King and Matt Rolls

Collaboration is key! Welcome to week two of the Beginners Call Theatre Podcast with Zorazelda King and Matt Rolls. This week we talk about community theatre, the Freelance Task Force and getting into theatre without going straight from school. There's also a return to the trees for audience chat and much more. We are also excited to announce a social media sponsorship with the Thornhill Theatre Space World Wide Virtual Fringe Festival. Stay safe, keep looking after each other and keep being creative!

07-29
51:14

Episode One- Beth Cooper and Kailan Deadman-Spall

Welcome to the first full Beginners Call Theatre Podcast! This week we are talking to Beth Cooper and Kailan Deadman-Spall about putting on a show by August 1st, what needs to happen to get people back into the theatre and where theatre will be in 12 months time. Along the way we also talk about toilet logistics and the opportunity to put an oak tree on every seat! Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Keep Safe, Look After Each Other and Keep Being Creative.

07-22
56:38

The Preview Show

Hello and welcome to The Beginners Call Theatre Podcast! A new podcast for people who are new to the theatre industry to chat about how it can grow, change and improve. In this little preview you can hear about the plan for the podcast and how we want everyone to get involved. Enjoy and a full episode is coming soon. 

07-13
02:49

Catch It If You Can: Bumper Episode

The latest in Theatre Shows, News and Opportunities; Charlotte is back with a special bumper episode of Catch It If You Can! As theatres are reopening we have a mixture of in person and online content to give a shout out to, get involved!

05-25
07:39

Bonus Episode

We're here with a bonus episode!! I am joined by some of the team from the Whitecard Collective for a chat we have been trying to organise for a while! It's so good we didn't want you to wait and have given you this little bonus episode! It's a great chat about set and production design as well as a range of theatre topics and chat. We hope you enjoy and keep an eye for more content coming soon! Keep Safe, Keep Looking Out For Each Other and Keep Being Creative! 

04-22
52:49

Bonus Episode - Series 1 Review

A short interview with our host Toby Smith, reviewing Series 1 of the podcast and looking forward to Series 2. 

09-26
15:52

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