Regrets, I've Had a Few

Having nerves of steel, swapping a marketing degree for a career in lighting design, and Paul getting expert advice on his new kitchen light dilemma. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring Olivier Award winning lighting designer, Aideen Malone. About Aideen Malone Aideen is an award winning lighting designer. She first worked with Told by an Idiot on...

Turning down his initial audition for Harry Potter, dreaming of scoring for Aston Villa over winning a BAFTA and things coming full circle; from watching his dad in Henry V at Shakespeare’s Globe as a child, to recently tackling the part himself at the RSC. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring celebrated actor Alfred Enoch. About Alfred Enoch THEAT...

Taking early inspiration from Wayne Sleep and Les Dawson, relishing the art of mockery and the importance of being a constantly dripping tap. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring director, writer, performer and activist, Simon Startin.  

Meeting Paul in a field in Holland, the early days of working as one half of The Right Size and turning his hand to film directing. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring double Olivier Award winning theatre director and performer, Sean Foley.

Embodying the spirit of a tree on stage, notable music hall ancestors and claiming to be an unbeatable table tennis champion. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring theatre director and Complicité’s Senior Creative Producer, Tim Bell.

What ignites the beginnings of a design, taking inspiration from the grotesque to the world of film and the importance of mentors throughout your life. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring the three Naomi Wilkinson Award for Stage Design winners, Ioana Curelea (2019), Lulu Tam (2022) and Sonya Smullen (2025). About Ioana Curelea Ioana (she...

Living between cultures and the impact this has on theatremaking, navigating the pull between self-led work and collective creativity and a preference for Bolivian Salteñas over Coventry Godcakes. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring award winning theatre maker, Jennifer Jackson. About Jennifer Jackson Jennifer Jackson is a Midlands-born,...

The wicked Queens unruly mirror, being chased by flaming torches and sharing the stage with the wild man of Billingham (aka our wonderful Idiot Stephen Harper). All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring Mercè Ribot and Patrícia Rodriguez of award winning theatre company, Little Soldier. About Little Soldier Little Soldier Productions is a Londo...

Hauling boxes as Josie Rourke’s removal man, his lifelong love for Les Mis and taking the helm as Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep earlier this year. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring celebrated director Joe Murphy. About Joe Murphy Joe Murphy joined The Rep in March 2025, following a transformative five-year tenure as Artistic Direct...

Her mum’s tendency to cover her dad in ketchup, accidentally becoming an actor and writing a song about racism that went viral. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring Olivier nominated singer, songwriter, actor and playwright, Anoushka Lucas. About Anoushka Lucas Anoushka Lucas is a singer, songwriter, actor and playwright. With a debut albu...

Sleeping in her dad’s guitar case as a child, being inspired to become an actor by Eddie Murphy’s performance in Beverley Hills Cop and the importance of not having something to fall back on. All this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few with stage and screen actor, Amaka Okafor. About Amaka Okafor Amaka is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars. She recently...

Being star struck by Les Dawson, realising you ‘re not as good an actor as you thought you were and following in the footsteps of legendary figures Mike Bradwell and John Godber All this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few with Hull Truck’s Artistic Director, Mark Babych. About Mark Babych Mark is the Artistic Director of Hull Truck Theatre where he has directed...

Sliding down bannisters at Bristol Old Vic, throwing snowballs at his headteacher and his journey from The Wardrobe Ensemble to becoming Artistic Director of Royal & Derngate, Northampton. All this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few with celebrated director Jesse Jones. About Jesse Jones Jesse Jones joined Royal & Derngate as Artistic Director in July 2...

Watching Blood Brothers on stage every year, hurtling down a mountain together and embarking on their first UK tour; The Intrusion . All this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few with international Lecoq-trained ensemble and Told by an Idiot associate company, Bric a Brac Theatre .  About Bric à Brac Theatre Bric à Brac Theatre are a Lecoq trained devising compa...

Playing numerous roles within the same production, early ambitions of becoming a surgeon (before he realised the amount of work it involved) and reaching number 46 in the UK music charts. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring celebrated performer and seasoned Idiot, Nick Haverson. About Nick Haverson His Theatre credits include: The Cat and...

Making her stage debut at 4 years old with Cirque Du Soleil, time away from the limelight studying social sciences, and the responsibility of playing iconic figures on stage. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring Olivier award nominated performer, Audrey Brisson. About Audrey Brisson Audrey trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama....

Banging trays in family performances, the role of theatre in instigating social change, and the comfiness of Rufus Norris’ chair. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring the National Theatre’s Director of Public Acts, Emily Lim. About Emily Lim Emily Lim is a director whose work explores theatre making as a form of community building and radi...

Opening cans of Lilt at inappropriate times, auditioning to play himself, and adapting John Willard’s The Cat and the Canary for the Idiot’s brand new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring celebrated writer Carl Grose.  About Carl Grose Carl Grose’s plays include Grand Guignol, Superstition Mo...

Early days as the Artful Dodger, landing their first professional theatre job in Cowbois ahead of graduating from LAMDA, and confusion over prices at Betty’s Tea Rooms. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring the exciting actor Lee Braithwaite.    About Lee Braithwaite Lee is an actor originally from Harrogate in Yorkshire. They made their de...

Making oyster costumes for her primary school classmates, giving Tilda Swinton her first job, and hiding behind gym mats when visiting Simon McBurney at Lecoq. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few , featuring acclaimed director, performer and co-founder of the International theatre company Complicité; Annabel Arden. About Annabel Arden Annabel Arden’s...

Growing up in a west Yorkshire village with an annual lantern making festival, resisting putting herself in a box, and directing The Duchess of Malfi , the first show to utilise creative captioning in the Sam Wanamaker at Shakespeare's Globe. All of this and more is discussed in this month's episode of Regrets, I've Had A Few with award winning Director and Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director, Rache...

The magic of the ‘drama barn’, collaborating with a pre Blasted Sarah Kane, and the joys of being a Fulham fan - All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring acclaimed director, Sean Holmes. About Sean Holmes Sean is currently Associate Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. Before this he was the Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith. Sean...

A shared love of Aston Villa, the joys of improvisation and a late submission to the prestigious Bruntwood Prize which proved very fruitful. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring actor and award winning writer, Nathan Queeley-Dennis. About Nathan Quelled-Dennis Nathan is an award winning writer and actor from Birmingham, as a writer he is th...

The inspiration of Footsbarn on his early theatre making, getting arrested at the end of the first ever Kneehigh show and not being a great believer in giving advice. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring founder and former Artistic Director of the celebrated Kneehigh, Mike Shepherd. About Mike Shepherd Mike Shepherd founded Kneehigh in 1980...

Almost embarking on a boxing career, wanting to be the Artful Dodger as a child and their recent critically acclaimed production of 'Cowbois' (which stars our AD Paul Hunter). All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring celebrated writer and actor Charlie Josephine. About Charlie Josephine Charlie is a writer, director and actor. Charlie’s 2023 wo...