Crew Chats

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. If you’ve worked in the world of costume it is likely you have come across the name. ‘Hopkins’. Alan and Vanessa Hopkins turned their knowledge and skills of fabric and clothing to...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. Have you ever been to the theatre and wondered about the music you're hearing? Who composed it? Where is the orchestra sitting? Who's conducting them? To answer these questions and...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. In this episode, I had a lovely chat with costume designer Ruka Johnson. We discussed being thrown into the deep end at work, her design process, why contemporary costume is viewed...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. Have you ever wondered about the sound of footsteps echoing in a hallway, the rhythmic trot of a horse, the rustle of clothing, or even the clatter of a wand in your favourite film...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. One of my favourite shows on television is Call the Midwife, especially at this time of year. I have always been curious about the babies on set, whether they are real or prostheti...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. When it comes to working as a freelancer, one certainty looms large: taxes! But what exactly does this mean for you? In this episode, we’ll explore the ins and outs of tax for free...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 70, I’m joined by Hand Embroiderer, Hattie McGill. For centuries, hand embroidery has enriched clothing, linens, décor, and even conveyed political messages through its...

Imagine this -you’re at a concert, listening to your favorite band, when suddenly, a song comes on that takes you back to the first time you ever heard it. That feeling, of being transported back in time—is one that Audio Engineer Thomas Woolsey knows well. His job involves trying to recreate that feeling for thousands of people. In this episode, I chat with Thomas about sound design, front of hou...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 68, we delve into the world of Costume Design with Vin Burnham. From discussing the unique challenges of designing costumes for both human characters and creature chara...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. For today’s episode I spoke with Composer for film and TV Blair Mowat. We dive into the world of composing, discussing the vital role music plays in storytelling, the technical wiz...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 66, I chatted with Costume Designer, Lauren Miller. We explore a range of topics, including the challenges of designing costumes for different genres and periods, the i...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions. Ever wondered about what goes on for casting your fav actor in a film or tv show? Well for this episode I spoke to Casting Director, Kate Rhodes James, we chatted about the emotion...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. The writers and actors strikes in America ended in September and November 2023 respectively, however work in the UK has been slow to return to pre - strike levels. So, for episode 64...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 63, I had the pleasure of speaking with Costume Designer Lindy Hemming and Costume Supervisor Dan Grace, who not only share a familial relationship of mother and son but...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 62, I chatted to Jonathan Burniston, who after working in the film, TV and theatre industry as a costume cutter, maker and freelance designer, is now embarking on the exc...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Episode 61 is all about focus! Something you may not have even thought about when watching a TV show or film but something that is integral to the story telling on screen. I chatted...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 60, I chatted with Mitch Bloom who is assistant staff costume designer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, we chatted about the ins and outs of working in the Opera, i...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Episode 59’s guest is Publicist Kat Blair, we discuss the role of a publicist, how this differs to marketing, the importance of communication and relationships, striking a work life...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For this episode 58, I spoke to Home Economist, Dorothy Barrick about, creating fake worms, storytelling through food and working to your strengths. Credits include: The Beautiful Ga...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 57, I chatted with costume supervisor, Clare Spragge about travelling the world, how her role has changed and the practicalities of those big crowd scenes. Credits includ...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For episode 56, I had the pleasure of speaking with milliner Sean Barrett about all things hats, some of his famous clients and striking a work life balance. Credits include: Renegad...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Hats, Hats, Hats!! For episode 55, earlier this summer, I spoke to milliner Claire Strickland about her unusual route to millinery, constantly learning, as well as the exhibition Cla...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. For Episode 54, I had the opportunity to speak to costume designer, Veera Kapur Ee, who kindly took some time out to speak with me whilst she was on set. Working in Indian cinema, Ve...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Episode 53 is slightly different to the usual, I spoke to Assistant Costume Designer, Charlotte Sewell Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe. Both Charlotte and Molly are on the Costume a...

Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. Dreamed of working on a superhero movie when you were a child? Well, that was what costume concept artist Benjamin Ip wanted to do. Initially wanting to pursue a career in fashion il...