The Pink Podcast

Why do theatre's greatest villains often steal the show? In this episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Zachary James ( Hadestown ) and Sarah Ingram ( Wicked ) to explore what makes a truly unforgettable stage villain. Together, they discuss the complexity of playing iconic antagonists, the humanity behind characters like Hades and Madame Morrible, and why audiences are often drawn...

This week on The Pink Podcast , we explore how classic musicals stay relevant in a changing world. Joined by West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis and performer and entrepreneur Henry Patterson, we discuss reinvention, storytelling, social media, representation, and what keeps audiences coming back to timeless productions. Plus, we talk about the future of theatre, connecting with younger generat...

Who gets access to theatre, and how can we make it more inclusive? In this episode of The Pink Podcast , Chloé Nelkin is joined by Fiona Laird, founder of National Youth Arts Trust, and Alex Duarte-Davies, co-CEO of Get Into Theatre, to discuss the barriers young people face in accessing the performing arts and the work being done to create more opportunities across the industry. From funding chal...

On this episode, host Chloé Nelkin explores the ghostly histories of Chillingham Castle and Muncaster Castle with guests Richard Cee and Peter Frost-Pennington. From paranormal investigations to living amongst centuries of history, they discuss why Britain’s historic houses continue to fascinate visitors and whether these legendary sites may truly be haunted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In this episode of The Pink Podcast , host Chloé Nelkin speaks with Claire Davies of the Handel Hendrix House and Frankie Kubicki of the Charles Dickens Museum about the role of small historic house museums in bringing cultural history to life. They reflect on what it means to work in places so closely tied to iconic creative figures, and how these museums continue to evolve while staying rooted i...

In this episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Jo Danvers (Mischief Comedy) and Kerry Whelan (Frantic Assembly) to explore the world of co-productions in theatre. Together, they discuss how creative partnerships bring ambitious work to life, as well as the balance between artistic vision and the practical realities of collaboration. A must-listen for anyone interested in how theatr...

This episode of The Pink Podcast explores the growing practice of job sharing in theatre and why it’s becoming an essential model for supporting parents and carers in the industry. We’re joined by performers Jenanne Redman and Sarah Horton, who are currently sharing roles in the UK touring production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, bringing a wealth of experience from the West End, international tou...

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For the final episode of Season 3, The Pink Podcast travels beyond the city to explore remote theatre in the UK. Host Chloé Nelkin is joined by artistic directors Rebecca Atkinson-Lord (An Tobar & Mull Theatre) and Julia Samuels (Theatre by the Lake) to discuss creativity, community and leadership in extraordinary rural locations — and why theatre made far from urban centres can be some of the...

In this festive episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Henry Davis and Rob Compton, who are both playing Bob Cratchit this season in two different productions of A Christmas Carol . Together, they explore what makes Bob the heart of the story, how the role changes across adaptations, and what it means to bring kindness and warmth to the stage year after year. Hosted on Acast. See a...

In the latest episode of The Pink Podcast Chloé Nelkin explores how Katie Posner (Co-Director of Paines Plough) and Ruby Law (Set Designer and Architect,Set designer for Come Alive) transform spaces into powerful platforms for performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode of The Pink Podcast, Guardian critic Arifa Akbar and writer Anoushka Warden explore how stories move between page, stage and screen—diving into creativity, identity and the power of personal truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode of The Pink Podcast -host Chloé Nelkin talks to Operation Mincemeat ’s David Cumming — one of the show’s creators now performing on Broadway — and West End star Peter McGovern about the art, madness, and magic of multi-rolling in this global musical sensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this new episode of The Pink Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Steinberg, Artistic Director of Outside Edge Theatre Company, the UK’s leading charity using drama to support addiction recovery, and Emilia Teglia, founder and Artistic Director of Odd Eyes Theatre, a company creating bold, participatory work that champions diversity and social mobility. Together with host Chloé Nelkin, they explore th...

On this new episode of 'The Pink Podcast', we’re joined by Neil Connolly, top dog producer and Creative Director for Immersive Everywhere, part of the team behind 'Traitors Live'. Alongside him we speak to actor and theatre-maker Andrew MacMillan who is currently performing multiple roles in 'Plied & Prejudice'. Together with Chloé Nelkin, they explore what we mean by “Theatre as a Night Out”&...

Find out all of the ins and outs of a day in the life of a West End performer as Chloé sits down with the Lion King's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, Here We Are's Molly Lynch, and Death Note's Joaquin Pedro Valdes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final Fringe Bite for 2025, Chloé swaps sides of the table to join Sheri Friers as a guest and talk about press at the Edinburgh Fringe (guest hosted by Tim Bano). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third Fringe Bite, Chloé is joined by badass mothers Marie Hamilton and Rachel Terry to talk about what it takes to balance being a parent with being an artist, especially in the madness of the Fringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second Fringe Bite, Chloé sits down with Pleasance's Hamish Ellis and Ana Webb Sanchez to learn all about the process of building a Fringe venue. How do you get from a parking lot to the Pleasance Courtyard and back again in less than 12 weeks? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé is joined by writer/performers Dan Bishop and Libby Rodliffe, who have both created shows about juggling multiple jobs. How does the gig economy affect artists, and how far do some people have to go to make ends meet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our Fringe Bites series - mini episodes recorded directly from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Chloé is joined by Niall Moorjani and Sasha Wilson to talk about storytelling as a performance medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of season three, Chloé sits down with performers Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock, 10 Things I Hate About You) and Oli Higginson (Bridgerton) to discuss the differences in performing for stage and for screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the finale of The Pink Podcast's second season, Chloé is joined by legends of the West End Francesca Moody ( Fleabag, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder ), Andy Barnes ( SIX ), and Tom Ling ( The Little Big Things ) to discuss how to create a hit musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé is joined by leaders from Sir John Soane's Museum and the Museum of Brands to discuss what it means to be a modern museum. How should museums adapt to life in 2025 - or should they adapt at all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just after International Women's Day, Chloé is joined by writer/performer Sam Ipema, writer/director Mella Faye, and writer Lydia Shaw to talk about what it means to be a woman in the performing arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.