The Making Theatre Podcast
James Farncombe and Bruno PoetLighting Designers James Farncombe and Bruno Poet host conversations about the complex and sometimes messy business of making theatre. With guests from all aspects of production, from directors and designers to actors, stage managers, technicians, builders and producers, the aim is to create a broader awareness of all things involved in bringing a show to the stage.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | ||||
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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 depending on the style of the work being made, but there ... more
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 insight into a world that is, by it's very nature, ... more
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 about starting a theatre, this episode provides ... more
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 McGregor, which spans three decades.
Reviews
- Absolutely superb!
Such a brilliant and insightful podcast. It opens a window into the wonderful world of theatre production with candid conversations with those at the coalface of theatre making today. Can’t recommend it enough.
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United Kingdoma year ago - Best Theatre Podcast?
I love this podcast. I love it’s informality and kits rigour. I’ve worked in theatre for a quarter of a century and yet I learn something every time I give James and Bruno a listen.
Apple Podcasts5StephensPlaywrightUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Perfectly informal and educational
This is my go to Podcast when in the car on long journeys, James and Bruno lay the podcast out perfectly with none of the fillers often used to pad podcasts out. Their informal structure feels like you’re sat with them in the pub just discussing what the other person does for work.
Im just starting out in the world of lighting design, but what I find more interesting is the discussions from other departments, it very much opened my eyes to why departments ask certain questions or moan about th... more
Apple Podcasts5CM LightingUnited Kingdom4 years ago - A peek into the lives of theatre professionals
Thoughtful and insightful look into the world of how theatre is produced in the U.K. Inspiring range of interviews and it’s great to hear the various ways people have worked their way into and up through the theatre industry. A great listen.
Apple Podcasts5David_.AUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Great insight in to the technical theatre world
I have really enjoyed the wide range of roles covered by Bruno & James - I certainky learned a few things!!
Apple Podcasts5Great insight in to theatreUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #112 | United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
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