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Mischief Makers

Mischief
The Play That Goes Wrong
Mischief
The Comedy About Spies
Mischief Theatre
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Broadway
Daniel Dae Kim
New York City
Mischief Movie Night
Costume Design
Comedy
Kenny Wax
The Other Palace
Improvisation
Wigs
New World Stages
Thespians
Audience Interaction
Edinburgh Festival
Covid-19

Mischief Makers delves into the hilarious world of Mischief on stage and screen, chatting to the people who create Mischief to find out what makes it so mischievous! Get into Mischief where anything can (and does) happen!

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In the final episode of our Thespians series, Charlie Russell is joined by three members of the cast: Claire-Marie Hall, Luke Latchman and Ashley Tucker.

They chat about life on tour, bringing these larger-than-life characters to life and what it’s ... more

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In this episode, Charlie Russell goes behind the scenes with Wardrobe Supervisor Helen Griffiths to discover what it takes to keep Thespians looking its best on the road.

From ancient Greek sandals to quick changes, Helen talks about the costumes, t... more

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In this second episode, Charlie sits down with producers Karen O’Neill and Natasha Rickman to go behind the scenes of bringing Thespians: Greece the Musical (But Not That One) to the stage.

As leaders of two of the UK’s most prominent producing venu... more

Our host, Charlie Russell, goes behind the scenes of Thespians: Greece the Musical (But Not That One) with some of the brilliant people who brought Mischief's first musical to life.

From the writers and producers to the company on stage, we're disco... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Griffiths
Wardrobe supervisor for the tour of Thespians
Mischief Theatre
Episode: Thespians Special | Episode 3
Natasha Rickman
Artistic Director of the Mercury Theatre
Mercury Theatre
Episode: Thespians Special | Episode 2
Karen O'Neill
Chief Executive of Home Manchester
Home Manchester
Episode: Thespians Special | Episode 2
Ed Zanders
Composer, lyricist, and musician
Episode: Thespians Special | Episode 1
Brent Bateman
Actor who originated Robert Off-Broadway and has been with The Play That Goes Wrong for seven and a half years
The Play That Goes Wrong (the show)
Episode: Nine Years in New York | Episode 6
Mark Evans
Actor/Associate Director, The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong Broadway Cast
Episode: Nine Years of New York | Episode 4
Alex Mandell
Actor, The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong Broadway/Off-Broadway Cast
Episode: Nine Years of New York | Episode 4
Lara Tenenbaum
Production Stage Manager
The Play That Goes Wrong (Broadway production)
Episode: Nine Years of New York | Episode 3
Dora Trenbeath
Assistant Stage Manager / Sub-ASM
The Play That Goes Wrong (Broadway production)
Episode: Nine Years of New York | Episode 3

Hosts

Chris Lanceley
Host of Mischief Makers; central host and voice pairing with Mischief company guests.
Greg Tannahill
Co-host of Elevenses with The Play That Goes Wrong; provides industry insights and backstage perspectives.
Charlie Russell
Actress and host; contributes acting and production insight.
Jonathan Sayer
Writer/actor from Mischief; frequent contributor with writing and performance insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 347 ratings
  • So cool hearing behind the scenes and your all so darn funny! But having this rounded approach has been so educational too. Follow if you love any of the mischief lot, follow if you've been to any of their shows, follow if not!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    hannahpod88
    2 years ago
  • Brillant!

    Already a huge fan of mischief so this podcast is an absolute win. Love learning about the cast and the company, as well as the thinking process behind everything made! Also it’s hilarious! Absolutely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darklight6760
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Podcast

    Amazing host, also if you like this, I would suggest Hell or High Rollers. It is a 15+ so be careful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Critique:(
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Love it

    Absolutely mischief!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rainbowuniEKB
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Pure Mischief!

    Hilarious podcast! Dave is a great host, the guest mischief makers have wonderful things to say and it’s very interesting to hear how the company works :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosie the bookworm
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Guests consistently receive praise for candid, behind-the-scenes insights.
Listeners value the mix of humor and practical theatre knowledge.
Some criticism around language during quick-fire rounds, quickly addressed by producers.

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Thespians Special | Episode 1
Q: What is the first musical you ever saw?
Ed answers with a memory of attending multiple Amdram productions at his local school hall, which cemented his love for theatre and led him toward later performing and writing, including his path to Guildhall and West End work.
Episode 32: Curtis Rivers
Q: Was there ever a stunt that the Mischief writers wrote that you thought was just too impossible to create in real life?
Curtis notes that while nothing is impossible with money and clever planning, the practical line is safety and feasibility; if a stunt risks injury or breaks continuity, it gets reworked with doubles, special effects, or camera tricks to preserve the illusion without endangering people.
Nine Years of New York | Episode 3
Q: What is the hardest thing to coordinate in the show over the communications systems?
The hardest thing to coordinate is a show stop or contingency mid-show, because you must manage multiple communication channels (com system, in-person, dressing-room paging, and management texts) while still guiding the cast and crew through the procedure.
Nine Years of New York | Episode 1
Q: Well, my first question, I'm going to start broad. How do you view your role and responsibilities as a producer? In New York?
McCollum describes his role as shepherding a show from development to Broadway and beyond, balancing creative collaboration with practical financial and logistical oversight, always aiming to protect the authors and keep the production alive across territories.
Elevenses with The Play That Goes Wrong | Episode 3
Q: What's it like returning to the role over the years?
Charlotte found it a great opportunity to reassess and approach the role of Sandra with more maturity and experience.

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What is Mischief Makers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Mischief Makers tends to center on behind-the-scenes stories from Mischief's world, including long-running theater productions, backstage camaraderie, and the craft of creating comedic mischief on stage and screen. Episodes frequently feature cast members, production staff, and outside collaborators sharing personal journeys, rehearsal rituals, set safety, and the evolution of beloved shows across multiple venues. The show blends humor with practical insights into performing live theater, audience dynamics, and the logistics of sustaining long-running productions, making it especially valuable for theatre professionals, fans, and brands connected to live entertainment. A notable strength is its deep access to the company's culture and proce... more

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Recent guests on Mischief Makers include:

1. Helen Griffiths
2. Natasha Rickman
3. Karen O'Neill
4. Ed Zanders
5. Brent Bateman
6. Mark Evans
7. Alex Mandell
8. Lara Tenenbaum

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