Make it Work Podcast UK

Meet Florence O’Mahoney, Artistic Director of the award-winning Zoo Co 🌟 Flo’s latest show, Perfect Show for Rachel, has wowed audiences (me included!) with its heartfelt storytelling and creative innovation, scooping up an OFFIE Award and the prestigious Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award. 🎉 Flo and I dive into: ✨ ZooCo's journey from passionate schoolmates collaborating and making show...

🎙️ Kluane Saunders sits down with Shane Dempsey, a renowned Irish theatre and movement director based in London. 🇮🇪🎭 Shane shares deep insights into his creative process. We delve into Shane's personal journey, discussing the teachers and inspirations who have shaped his approach to theatre and movement. 🧑‍🏫✨ Shane also talks about his work with young people, his political interests and mo...

🎙️ In this episode, Lachlan Werner shares his journey of making his Fringe debut with the brilliantly successful show 'Voices of Evil'. We dive into his world of ventriloquism and clowning, exploring how he got started and the inspiration behind his unique performances. 🤡✨ Lachlan gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to bring a show to life, along with some invaluable advice on why...

Tessa Bide (Tiny and Tall Productions🎭) talks about selling a show that doesn't exist, having the guts to learn as you go, giving yourself a job when no one else will, and the importance of small theatre companies supporting each other. Tessa is the Artistic Director of Tiny & Tall Productions, which she started as Tessa Bide Productions in 2013 and now runs with Alice Massey. With a rich...

Lauryn Redding takes us on a dive deep into the world of gig musicals. Her journey from singer/songwriter to actor to award-winning playwright is nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 Hear why she's drawn to telling stories through music and theatre. In this engaging chat, Lauryn shares insights into her creative process and the transformative power of making her own work. Discover the journey behind...

🎭 Unlock the Toolbox: Bonus Podcast Episode! 🎙️ Join me and Rosemary McGowan for a no-nonsense chat in our bonus episode. We share practical tips and tricks shared in past shows. We're tackling self-doubt, deadlines, leveraging your uniqueness, and shutting down those doubting voices. Get ready for a punchy session packed with actionable advice to amp up your theater game and kick procrastina...

🎭✨ We chat to Scott LeCrass, the brilliant director behind the offie-winning one-woman play 'Rose', which starred Dame Maureen Lipmann. The show got Scott shortlisted for the Stage Awards (Best Creative West End Debut). In this episode Scott talks about being proactive and creating your own opportunities, telling stories you are uniquely qualified to tell, and bringing youf unique perspe...

🚨 Warning: Language Ahead! 🚨 🌈 FlawBored prides itself on asking questions that no one knows the 'right' answer to. Their debut show "It's a Motherf****ing Pleasure" won critical acclaim, and challenged their audiences with dark irreverence and cheekiness, whilst tackling complex issues surrounding identity. 🎭 Make it Work Podcast UK with FlawBored! 🎙️ Get ready for a riv...

🎙️ @iMAKEitWORKPodcastUK Presents: An Exclusive Interview with Elf Lyons 🎭 WARNING: LANGUAGE Join us for an in-depth conversation with Elf Lyons, an award-winning comedian, clown, theatre maker, director, writer, and voice artist. Her shows like "Swan", "Elf Lyons Talks Dirty", and "Raven", combines comedy, theatre, and performance art. She is here to share her journ...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with the multi-talented Linus Karp, the brilliant mind behind two sensational shows: "How to Live a Jellicle Life" and "Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story." 🐾 "How to Live a Jellicle Life: Lessons from the 2019 Hit Movie Musical Cats" - Dive into the world of feline fantasy as Linus shares how he drew inspiration from the iconic m...

In this episode Kluane Saunders chats to Jordan Clarke (award-winning writer, composer, musical director and improviser) about opportunities for new musicals, the importance of deadlines, his love of collaboration, and whether 'talent' is really a thing or if success is all down to hard work. GUEST: Jordan Paul Clarke @jordanclarkemus (TWITTER) HOST: Kluane Saunders  @kluane.saunders  (INS...

We chat to Alexandra Donnachie (Writer/Actor) about her moving one-woman show "When We Died" directed by Andy Routledge **** The Stage ***** West End Best Friend ***** Lostintheatreland.com GUEST: Alexandra Donnachie (Twitter: @baftaface) HOST: Kluane Saunders ( Instagram: @kluane.saunders www.kluanesaunders.com)​

Writer/Producer Freya Magee discusses bringing her first show "NeverNatal" to EdFringe with a cast of 5. We discuss advertising, budgeting, and her tips on Edfringe, as well as why bringing a show here has always been her dream. GUEST: Freya Magee  @FreyaMagee  HOST:  @kluane.saunders  ​

Award winning Voloz Collective chat to us about their 2 beautiful fringe shows "The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much", and "The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose". We speak about how they make work, and organise their company. We also ask whether it's still "worth it" to come to the Edfringe with the crushing costs of accommodation, and the financial risks new compa...

We chat to Eyglo Belafonte from Ephemeral Ensemble about whether it's "worth it" to come to the Edfringe. The costs for the companies, and tips for Fringe life. HOST: Kluane Saunders GUEST: Eyglo Belafonte LOCATION: The Meadows, Edinburgh

We talk to Kathryn Mather about her show "Scream Inside Your Heart". We talk about costs of coming to the fringe, publicity, posters, and her best fringe tips! HOST: Kluane Saunders @kluane.saunders GUEST: Kathryn Mather

Episode 8 Make it Work Podcast The hilarious actor, writer, and producer @happyidiotproduction Lawrence Russell talks about how he got himself a new agent, and more access to TV/film work after creating his own online sketches. He discusses the work and planning that goes into making effective content, and how he keeps his creative life 'frictionless' in order to make it easier to produce...

Natalie Durkin is a Comedian, Singer, Actress, and Musical Theatre writer. She tells us about her double bill with another funny Northerner, and how their journey to the fringe. In these shorter bites we are diving into the Fringe and how individuals and companies are getting here. GUEST: Natalie Durkin HOST: Kluane Saunders CAMERA: Rosemary McGowan EDITING: Kluane Saunders

The Make it Work Podcast is a deep dive into the world of artists who are making their own work. We will interview performer/makers. We will talk about the creative aspects (where they get their ideas, and what inspires them) as well as the practical stuff (funding, producing, casting etc). The idea of this podcast is to create a useful resource, and source of inspiration for other artists wanting...

MAKE it WORK Episode 8: Crime Scene Impro https://www.crimesceneimpro.com/ Crime Scene Improvisation recently won best improv show at Leicester Comedy Festival. It is a rip-roaring crime comedy entirely made up on the spot to solve a surreal murder chosen by the audience. In this episode we discuss their sell out run at their first Edinburgh Fesitival. How you rehearse an improvised show, how you...

Episode 6: MAKE it WORK Podcast: We talk to 2 members of Silent Faces Theatre Company (Josie Underwood, and Cordelia Stevenson) about their show Godot is a Woman. The importance of inclusivity in their rehearsal room. How they deal with imposter syndrome, and their devising process. Silent Faces are a London and Liverpool based female and non-binary led theatre company. With collaboration at their...

In this episode we talk to Christopher J (AKA Kit) Orton about how sometimes having too many ideas can actually be a problem, and how he juggles and prioritises all his creative projects. Christopher performers under the name Kit, and his roles include Tom Jones in TOM (UK tour), Jackson in The Hired Man (Leicester Curve), Lancelot in Spamalot (UK tour & West End) and Bill Sikes in Oliver! (Wa...

In this episode we speak to Sam Cochrane about the work of his company Gigglemug, selling out their latest musical "Scouts" at The Other Palace and having to extend the run, and how creating his own shows gave him more confidence to pursue his dream of writing for TV. Host:  @kluane.saunders  Guest: Sam CochraneMusic: Podington Bear "Gravy"

In this episode we speak to Anca Vaida a Romanian actress, director, writer and producer based in London. We learn about Anca's most recent project--the TV Series “Psyched!”--a medical drama focused on mental health topics which she wrote, directed, produced and starred in. "Psyched!" has received over 50 awards and official selections at International film festivals, including Anca&...

In this Episode we talk with the founding members of Go People and Revels in Hand. Two theatre companies making exciting/unique/bespoke work. In this episode the company talk about their tips, their challenges, why they would always recommend people make their own work, but why they think you shouldn't try to do it alone. HOST: Kluane Saunders @kluane.saunders GUESTS: Lucy Eaton Melanie Fullbr...