The Creativity Clinic

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Lighting Up the Stage with Chloe French

2025-04-2101:01:09

In this illuminating final episode of the season, Kirsty Hunter is joined by Chloe French, an inspiring Head of Lighting whose work spans major theatre productions and global music tours. From touring with Blood Brothers and lighting up stages for The Book of Mormon to working on the Billie Eilish tour and immersive experiences like Come Alive, Chloe shares what it takes to bring live shows to life behind the scenes. We explore: Chloe’s journey into the backstage world of lightingThe creative...

From Youth Roles to Adult Ambitions: A Conversation with Pierre Hanson-Johnson

2025-04-1448:32

In the penultimate episode of Season 2 of The Creativity Clinic, we shine a spotlight on performer and actor Pierre Hanson-Johnson, whose journey through the world of musical theatre offers a thoughtful look at what it really takes to grow a career in the performing arts. Pierre shares his experiences beginning in youth theatre, landing roles in professional musicals at a young age, and the evolution of his craft as he’s matured into adult roles. We explore the highs and the learning curves o...

Behind the Glass: Visual Merchandising with Lisa Clemenger

2025-04-0701:12:06

In this captivating episode of The Creativity Clinic, we step into the dazzling world of visual storytelling with Lisa Clemenger, a celebrated visual merchandiser who’s spent nearly two decades crafting iconic window displays and in-store magic at Liberty London. Lisa shares how her career in visual merchandising took shape, what it’s like to work at one of the most prestigious department stores in the world, and how every display—from the windows on Great Marlborough Street to international ...

The Wrd: Revolutionising Music Industry Training with Howard Monk

2025-03-3101:09:38

In this episode, we sit down with Howard Monk, founder and CEO of The Wrd – a dynamic online music education platform aimed at anyone aged 16 and above looking to explore, enhance, or enter the music industry. With a background in artist management, live event production, and music strategy, Howard shares his journey from the live music scene to education, and how The Wrd is transforming access to industry insights. 🔑 Key Points: The Wrd’s Mission: Making music industry knowledge accessible t...

Cue the Music: Liam Godwin’s Inside Look at Musical Direction

2025-03-1701:03:27

In this episode of The Creativity Clinic, we sit down with Liam Godwin, an acclaimed Musical Director whose work spans theatre and live tours. From leading the music for Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical and Misty to working on Gareth Malone’s nationwide tours, Liam shares his journey into the world of musical direction, breaking down what it takes to bring a production to life. We dive into: 🎵 The role of a Musical Director in theatre and live performance 🎭 The challenges of sha...

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