The Pink Podcast

Chloé is joined by comedy powerhouses Jonathan Oldfield and Lorna Rose Treen to talk about the intersection of comedy and theatre. Where does comedy begin and theatre end? How do audience expectations differ? Does there even need to be a difference between the forms? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another year, another Edinburgh Fringe creeping up on us. Chloé is joined by Pleasance's Jonny Patton, producer Emma Taylor, and playwright Katie Sayer to discuss all things Fringe in 2025, from favourite Fringe memories to which bathroom they use when they want to escape the crowds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé catches up with Offies director Denholm Spurr, Theatre503 producer Ceri Lothian, and freelance producer Jessie Anand to speak about the Off West End, and what we can expect to see in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé chats to panto veterans Clare Plested and Lani Strange about the ins and outs of this UK theatre tradition - what makes a good panto, how to keep things fresh year after year, and why these bonkers productions are so beloved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we enter the season of pantomimes and nativities, Chloé chats with performers Isobel Thom and Max Gill about their first theatre memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host Emily Jupp speaks to Philippa Dawson, Rebecca Fenton, and Lauren Silver about neurodiversity in the arts; what it's like to be a neurodiverse artist, and what we can do to further platform neurodiverse stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé catches up with theatre directors Toby Mitchell (Tall Stories) and James Seager (Les Enfants Terribles) to discuss how to engage young people with the arts and why that is so important.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé sits down with West End leading ladies Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) and Jenna Lee James (Frozen) to find out what a day in the life of a West End performer is really like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of this new season of The Pink Podcast, Chloé delves into the future of theatre: what changes we can expect to see in the industry, what the current trends are, and what theatre will have to do to survive and thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season one (can you believe it!), Chloé speaks to ITV Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream winner Tobias Turley and Tiktok sensation Hannah Lowther about landing West End roles after finding fame on TV and social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Chloé speaks to theatremakers Joe Sellman-Leava and Jessica Regan about bringing autobiographical stories to life on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Chloé hands over to ATG's West End Senior Creative Learning Manager Conor Hunt, who is joined by three guests from across the arts to discuss the critical issue of arts education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Chloé speaks to theatremakers Ricky Dukes and Charlotte Mooney about what is more important in adapting something for the stage - accuracy or entertainment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé delves into the topic of philanthropy in the arts with guests Janine Catalano and Rebecca King Lassman. From donor due diligence to gala fatigue to whether the arts are even a deserving philanthropic cause, there is a lot to unpack, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Pink Podcast, we chat about the Edinburgh Fringe and its importance. Chloé is joined by guests: Nic Connaughton, head of theatre for the Pleasance Theatre Trust; comedian and character actress Ruth Bratt who is a founding member of Showstopper: The Improvised Musical ; and award-winning writer and performer Elisabeth Gunawan. The Fringe is no doubt one of the greatest celebr...

For the first episode of our Inspirational Women series, Chloé sits down with stage and screen actress Andrée Bernard and writer/director Sara Joyce to talk about women in the performing arts and their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest host Tom Wicker talks to writer and performer Jade Anouka, theatre maker Linus Karp, and artist John Moore about what it means to be a queer creative and how their sexualities influence - and don't influence - their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chloé talks to head of arts marketing for Trafalgar Releasing Vanessa Hills, founder of The Soho London Independent Film Festival (SohoLIFF) Liz Farahadi, and stage and screen actor Zoe Villiers about the changing role of cinema in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, Chloé is joined by entertainment legend Su Pollard and multifaceted creative Alexis Gregory to discuss first theatre memories - the sentimental attachment people have to showbiz, and how childhood experiences of the arts impacts those shaping the industry today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of The Pink Podcast, we delve into what the arts can do to improve environmental sustainability. Chloé chats to Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan, founder of The Greenhouse Theatre Oli Savage, and artist Özlem Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pink Podcast discusses anything and everything under the arts umbrella providing the opportunity to hear from some fascinating and leading figures in a conversational way.   Episode one focuses on the arts in 2024 with guests Sofi Berenger and Sanjit Chudha. As both an in-house and independent producer, Sofi champions new and exciting work from all backgrounds. She is Executive...

The Pink Podcast launches on 10th January - listen to this exciting teaser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.