The Amateur Theatre Podcast

The Amateur Theatre Podcast

By The Why, How & Who of Amateur Theatre

Exploring Why, How & Who is making our Amateur Theatre so amazing!
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Episode 7: "Learning to let go"

The Amateur Theatre PodcastNov 29, 2021
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Toolkit Series: ACTIONING

Toolkit Series: ACTIONING

Episode one of the Toolkit mini-series. In this episode, I take a look at Actioning and its application in today's rehearsal rooms. 

Apr 10, 202218:60
Episode 23: "It's All An Act"

Episode 23: "It's All An Act"

An interview with actor and podcast host Jaz Wilson

Mar 22, 202239:22
Episode 22: "Reflective Practice"

Episode 22: "Reflective Practice"

An interview with Anthony Webster

Mar 15, 202240:60
Episode 21: "Repetition"

Episode 21: "Repetition"

An interview with Jordan Bische. 

Mar 09, 202243:45
Episode 20 - Script Club 2

Episode 20 - Script Club 2

A conversation about David Ireland's play Sadie.

Many thanks to Dr. Cheryl Birdseye, Kelly Stewart, and Matt Bevington



Mar 02, 202247:33
Episode 19: "Surprise Yourself"

Episode 19: "Surprise Yourself"

An interview with the founders of 60 Hour Shakespeare, Gavin Leigh & Charlotte Cline


For more details of their previous and future productions, check out their website at www.60hourshakespeare.com

Feb 22, 202201:03:05
Episode 18: "An ongoing education"

Episode 18: "An ongoing education"

An interview with Wayne T Brown

Feb 15, 202258:34
Episode 17: "Do, don't doubt"

Episode 17: "Do, don't doubt"

An interview with Hannah Hayes

Feb 08, 202201:07:25
Episode 16: Script Club 1

Episode 16: Script Club 1

Four Minutes Twelve Seconds by James Fritz

Feb 01, 202253:26
Episode 15: "The act of telling stories"

Episode 15: "The act of telling stories"

An interview with Kieran Donnelly

Jan 25, 202201:15:21
Episode 14: "Pretending to be other people"

Episode 14: "Pretending to be other people"

An interview with Ian Jackson

Jan 18, 202201:03:48
Episode 13: "The drama of drama school"

Episode 13: "The drama of drama school"

An interview with Alex Lushington

Jan 11, 202201:17:17
Episode 12: "Searching for your vulnerability"

Episode 12: "Searching for your vulnerability"

An interview with Maddy Lloyd Jones. 

Jan 04, 202201:04:60
Episode 11: Looking ahead to 2022

Episode 11: Looking ahead to 2022

I'm currently in Poland celebrating Christmas and the New Year, so today's episode is slightly different to the usual interview format. Recorded on my phone, hidden away from the family, this is a short summary of my plans for 2022. Normal service to resume next week. Enjoy!
Dec 28, 202108:09
Episode 10: "Stories matter"

Episode 10: "Stories matter"

An Interview with Alistair Nunn. 


Dec 20, 202101:12:57
Episode 9: "Specificity"

Episode 9: "Specificity"

An Interview With Michael Deacon

Dec 13, 202101:05:44
Episode 8: "Pathway to Tears"

Episode 8: "Pathway to Tears"

An Interview with Angus Fraser

Dec 06, 202101:19:07
Episode 7: "Learning to let go"

Episode 7: "Learning to let go"

An interview with Kelly Stewart
Nov 29, 202101:21:34
Episode 6: "A Herculean Task"

Episode 6: "A Herculean Task"

An Interview with Christian Peterson

Nov 22, 202101:15:28
Episode 5: "Failure is your friend"

Episode 5: "Failure is your friend"

An Interview with Tom Wilson

Today we talk to Tom Wilson, a professional actor from London. Discussion topics range from the usual chat about Drama School, auditions and rehearsals, to more in-depth discussions around raw talent vs technical training, failure, and Tom's approaches to characterisation.

Nov 15, 202101:03:33
Episode 4: "Your body is your tool! Look after it"

Episode 4: "Your body is your tool! Look after it"

An Interview with Martha Ibbotson

A great chat where we discuss (amongst other things) developing a collection of methods/techniques that you can call on to produce your work. Not all will work for you and not all will be deployed at the same time, but having them there for when you do need them is very important.

Nov 08, 202101:15:37
Episode 3: "React to what's happening not what you know is going to happen"

Episode 3: "React to what's happening not what you know is going to happen"

An Interview with Craig Finlay

Another wonderful chat with a local actor that’s been around amateur theatre for some time now. Craig has a great understanding of both the practical requirements and the mental wherewithal to develop and present astonishing characters.

Nov 04, 202101:29:13
Episode 2: "Our ideas should be driven by the text"

Episode 2: "Our ideas should be driven by the text"

An Interview with Simon Tavener

Where to start with this interview? Simon has worked in and around Amateur Theatre for over 30 years, with much of that time spent working in and around the amateur dramatics community. He has worked as an actor, director, and producer, amongst many other roles, while also running his own amateur theatre company and being heavily involved in the Oxford Theatre Guild. It’s fair to say his wealth of knowledge and experiences with amateur theatre is unparalleled.

Nov 02, 202101:14:40
Episode 1: “Find your absolute truth”

Episode 1: “Find your absolute truth”

An Interview with Victoria Coleman

It was such a pleasure to get to chat with Vicky. Even more so because it was the first episode of the podcast and that little extra bit of safety I got from interviewing a friend really helped.

Vicky's ability to step back, access, and then refocus was present throughout our conversation. It feels like a very relevant skill for a young actor to try and co-opt given the nature of the business. For those that do read this and then listen to the episode, keep in mind how relevant those skills (stepping back, accessing, and refocusing) are when it comes to each element we discussed.

Nov 01, 202101:00:43