Make it Work Podcast UK – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 shows on a shoestring, to becoming an NPO.

✨ The magic of creating a perfect show for Rachel (with loads of help from her fabulous families (both real-life and creative)

✨ Why accessibility isn’t just important—it’s transformative.

We also chat about:

🎭 The joy (and chaos!) of working with family.

🎨 Innovative rehearsal techniques inspired by Lee Simpson of Improbable.

🌱 Finding fresh ideas, new collaborators, and the drive to keep making work.

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Website: https://www.wearezooco.co.uk/contact

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MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

🎙️ 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 motivations, and the vital role movement can play in even the most naturalistic performances. 💪🕺 #podcast #theatre 🎭, #movement 🕺, #Grotowski #ShaneDempsey #KluaneSaunders #creativejourney #process #political #politicaltheatre #youththeatre #london #Londontheatre We are totally self-funded! Show us your support in the following ways: ☕️ Buy us a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/makeitworkpodcastuk 🔥 Subscribe to Make it Work Podcast UK for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK 🌟 Connect with Shane Dempsey Website: https://shanedempsey.co.uk/ 🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: ‪@kluane.saunders‬ Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

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  (INSTA) www.kluanesaunders.com MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear

Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

Any Day Now -from the new musical Angry Salmon (BYMT)

Performed by Grace Mouat

written by: Jordan Clarke and Ali James

Excerpt used with permission of the composer (Jordan Clarke)

Available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6LhcHPfp6r3jX3jRenzzYC?si=99568ba6175245ef

Facebook Ad- from the musical Public Domain

by Jordan Clarke and Francesca Forristal

Excerpt used with permission of Jordan Clarke

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 companies are taking on. GUESTS: Voloz Collective https://www.volozcollective.com/ Olivia Zerphy Paul Lofferon Sam Rayner

HOST: Kluane Saunders  www.kluanesaunders.com

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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 consistently. Guest: Lawrence Russell @lawrencerussellcomedy Twitter: @lawrencerussell Host: Kluane Saunders @kluane.saunders Instagram: @kluane.saunders

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