Making Theatre Podcast
1) Victoria Brennan - Lighting Programmer
For this episode, we return to the world of stage lighting,  and a discussion with one of the UK’s leading lighting programmers, Vic Brennan. The role of lighting programmer varies considerably depend...Show More
2) Laura Cubitt - Puppetry Director
This time we are talking to Laura Cubitt about her experience as puppeteer and puppetry director. Laura was part of the team that brought the iconic Warhorse, Joey, to life and this is a fascinating i...Show More
3) Nick Hytner - Building the Bridge
This time we talk to Nick Hytner about forming the London Theatre Company and creating it's first home - the Bridge Theatre at One, Tower Bridge. If like us you ever paused to wonder how someone goes ...Show More
4) Lucy Carter - Lighting for Dance
This time we talk to Lucy Carter about her extensive career designing lighting for contemporary dance, her analysis of her working practice and her extraordinary collaboration with choreographer Wayne...Show More
5) Paul Handley - Sustainable Theatre Making
The National Theatre is committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2030, the greatest creative challenge it has ever undertaken. This time we are talking to Paul Handley, Production and Technical Direc...Show More
6) Angie Bual - Theatre Without Walls.
This time, we leave behind the warm, dry confines of the conventional theatre space and head outside for an inspiring conversation with Angie Bual, creative director of Trigger, a company based in the...Show More
7) Sarah Nixon and Mark Chatterton - Making Pantomime
This time we talk to Sarah and Mark about their extensive experience writing and directing pantomime. Their own particular brand of raucous rock-n-roll panto has been seen for 19 consecutive yea...Show More
8) James Farncombe - Lighting for Opera
For this episode, Bruno adjusts pan and tilt to catch James squarely in the spotlight and focus on his career, and in particular his experience lighting opera. We discuss the idiosyncrasies of w...Show More
9) Michael Dennis - Company Stage Manager and Touring
This time were are talking to Michael Dennis about his career as company stage manager, and his extensive experience of touring theatre at all scales. We hear about the daily minutiae of managin...Show More
10) Kate Pakenham - Producer
This time we are talking to Kate Pakenham, an independent producer with a passion for theatre, and a drive to make work with a strong social purpose. We learn how each show can be compared to a mini s...Show More