The Martin Talk Show

🎙️ Join me, Martin Colton, as I sit down in the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe to explore the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to share your truth on stage. This episode features the incredible Anastasiya Ador and her debut one-woman show Foreign Girl. 🌍 From Belarus to India to the UK, Anastasiya shares her journey of constantly starting over, of never quite belonging, and of transf...

Step into a world of laughter, creativity, and raw honesty as this episode of The Martin Talk Show takes you deep into the mind of comedian Rory Marshall 🎭✨. Recorded live on the bustling streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, this conversation doesn’t just scratch the surface – it explores the heart of character comedy, vulnerability, and the power of stepping into personas that reveal uncomfortable...

✨ Step into a conversation that will open your heart and spark your imagination. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show , I sit down with the brilliant Annie Cheung, the actress and theatre-maker from Hong Kong behind the powerful one-woman show DOTS . Recorded live on the streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe Festival, this is more than just a chat — it’s a journey into creativity, vulnerabili...

🎶 Step into a world where music transcends borders and storytelling comes alive through sound. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show , recorded live on the vibrant streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, I sit down with the extraordinary Dutch composer and pianist Hermane . 🌍✨ Hermane’s journey has taken him across Latin America, the US, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, where he immersed himself in...

What if the world was ending tomorrow—would you laugh, cry, or finally face yourself? 🌍💔✨ In this latest episode of The Martin Talk Show , I sit down in the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe with the brilliant Tatienne Hendricks-Tellefsen, the mind behind the apocalyptic anti-romcom Horny for the End of the World . Together, we dive into creativity born out of chaos, the absurdity of heartbreak, an...

Discover the power of song, memory, and identity in this captivating episode of The Martin Talk Show , recorded live on the streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe 🎭🎶. Join me, Martin Colton, as I sit down with the brilliant Minnie Birch & Kathy Pilkton to explore their evocative show that brings the raw energy of football terraces into the world of folk music. This isn’t just about football...

Ever wondered what it really takes to feel like a star? 🌟 In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, BAFTA-winning provocateur Alison Jackson reveals how she blurs the line between fame and fantasy with her jaw-dropping, outrageous show Faking Famous at the Edinburgh Fringe. 🎭✨Recorded live on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh 🎤—on the very same day Noel and Liam Gallagher were performing in the...

Step into the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe and discover what makes this world-famous festival so extraordinary 🌍✨. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, host Martin Colton sits down with Tony Lankester, the brand-new Chief Executive of the Fringe Society, to uncover his journey, vision, and passion for the arts. 🎭🎶🎬From leading South Africa’s National Arts Festival to steering Riverside S...

✨ What happens when art, obsession, and survival collide? In this powerful episode of The Martin Talk Show , recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, I sit down with the brilliant Claudi Shnier to explore their unforgettable show Split Ends . Together, we dive into a raw and deeply personal story that transforms compulsions and painful memories into a bold piece of theatre that challenges, educates...

✨ Get ready to laugh, feel inspired, and rediscover the magic of theatre! In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, recorded live on the streets of the Edinburgh Fringe 🎭, I sit down with the one and only Liz Coin — the unstoppable force behind Lizzy Sunshine. 🌞From big characters to bigger costumes, music, cartwheels, audience participation, and a touch of pure magic ✨, Liz brings her alter-eg...

Step into a world where memory, resilience, and art collide 🎭✨. In this powerful episode of The Martin Talk Show , I, Martin Colton, sit down at the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe to bring you an unforgettable live conversation with the brilliant minds behind Ah-Ma and the visionary platform Asia Base. 🌍💡 Cathy Lam Arts Collective presents Ah-Ma —a hauntingly beautiful play born from the story...

Step into a world of nostalgia, creativity, and laughter as The Martin Talk Show brings you an unforgettable live conversation with the brilliant Alice Fishbein 🎭✨. In this episode, recorded right on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh during the legendary Fringe Festival 🎤🌍, we dive into Alice’s hilarious and heartfelt one-woman parody of James Cameron’s Titanic 🚢💔. Alice takes us back to 1999...

Get ready for a conversation that will both challenge and inspire you 🎭✨. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show , recorded live on the vibrant streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, I sit down with the brilliant and fearless Gabrielle Leonore. Known for her bold and unapologetic voice, Gabrielle brings her one-woman comedy My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star to the world’s biggest arts festival....

Prepare to be transported into a world where art collides with psychology, rebellion, and raw human truth 🎭✨. In this episode of The Martin Talk Show , I, Martin Colton, sit down with the remarkable Desmond Devenish at the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival—recorded live on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh. This conversation dives into the gripping solo performance that unravels the complexi...

Step into a conversation that will challenge your perspective on fame, identity, and the cost of living in the spotlight 🌟🎭 In this episode of The Martin Talk Show , recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh, I sit down with the brilliant Ena Begovic—actress, writer, and fearless storyteller. Together, we explore her bold and provocative piece that asks one powerf...

Join Shabaz Ali 🎤 in this electrifying episode of The Martin Talk Show, where comedy collides with culture and authenticity shines brighter than any filter ✨. Recorded live on the vibrant streets of Edinburgh during the world-famous Fringe Festival 🎭, Shabaz brings his razor-sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and contagious energy to the mic. Shabaz’s debut comedy show is jam-packed with side-spl...

✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show, where I, Martin Colton, dive deep into conversations with extraordinary creatives shaping the future of art, theatre, music, dance, film, and beyond. Recorded live on the bustling streets of the Edinburgh Fringe, this episode takes you into a world where silence speaks louder than words, and imagination knows no limits. 🎭 In this unforgettable conversation...

✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show with me, your host Martin Colton. This episode takes us right into the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 🎭—recorded live on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh. Today we dive into the fascinating world of philosophy, theatre, and imagination with writer and performer Jeremy Stockwell as he conjures the free-spirited, countercultural philosopher Alan Watts...

🎙️✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show, where I, Martin Colton, take you deep into the heart of creativity with some of the world’s most inspiring artists. Recorded live on the buzzing streets of Edinburgh during the Fringe, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.🔥 Discover the phenomenal Jena Friedman — Oscar-nominated, boundary-pushing comedian, and one of the sharpest political voices o...

🌟 Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast where creativity, imagination, and fearless artistry collide! I’m your host, Martin Colton, and in this special Edinburgh Fringe edition, we step right into the world of myth, mischief, and modern commentary through the lens of an unforgettable character: Old God.🎭 Created and performed by history and clown graduate Alec Jones-Trujillo, Old Go...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast where creativity collides with courage, and conversations take us beyond the familiar. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and today’s episode is unlike anything I’ve ever recorded before.🌍 Live from the streets of Edinburgh during the iconic Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I step completely outside my comfort zone with Stanley Betts, spokesperson for An...

✨ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast where art, creativity and conversation collide. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and in this latest episode, we dive deep into the vibrant, unpredictable, and utterly brilliant world of the Edinburgh Fringe. 🎭🎤Recorded live on the streets of Edinburgh in partnership with Soho Theatre and UTC, this episode is an invitation to open your mind, clea...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast that dives deep into the minds of bold creatives shaping the world of theatre, arts, music, dance, and film. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and in this special Edinburgh Fringe episode, we’re turning up the volume on imagination, satire, and heartfelt storytelling 🎭✨This week, I sit down with the brilliant team behind Romance on Repeat, presen...

🎙️ In this electrifying livestream episode of The Martin Talk Show, I’m joined by the fearless and phenomenal Annie Cheung — a performer who isn’t afraid to tear down the walls and tell the truth. 🌪️🔥 Nominated for IATCHK Performer of the Year and HK Theatre Libre Outstanding Lead Actress, Annie brings us Dots — a searing, darkly funny, and deeply personal solo show that cuts straight to the bone...

🔥🎙️ In this episode of The Martin Talk Show, we enter the glittering, spellbound world of Faerietale Theatre / Rhymes with Purple — where queer comedy meets ancient legend, and the myth of King Arthur is reimagined with unapologetic flair and sensual honesty. I'm your host, Martin Colton, and this episode is a magical deep-dive into the making of Young King Arthur, a daring, hilarious, and de...