
Join Cheek by Jowl's Artistic Directors Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod in 'Not True, But Useful…' a podcast series all about theatre, acting, directing, and life. Produced, hosted and edited by Lucie Dawkins, with additional support from Cheek by Jowl. Series theme music by Pavel Akimkin (Series 1) and Paddy Cunneen (Series 2, 3 and Bonus Episodes). Read the Edited Transcripts of Series 1 here:... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsDramaPerforming ArtsFiction | ||||

Declan and Nick think about advice they give to themselves when they are making a play, and the problem of letting yourself get in the way of the work. Even after four decades of rehearsing, they keep making notes to self.
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This podcast got me through the thickest bit of the pandemic, when, holed up in an apartment in Brooklyn, I dreamed nightly of labyrinthine backstages and under-rehearsed productions of massive classics. Once, returning from a trip to the grocery store (how anxiety-inducing those trips were, back in 2020/2021), I inadvertently burst into tears upon hearing the all-male warbling of “Sweet Lovers Love the Spring” in the “As You Like It” episode. I was so moved by the poignant sound of people joyfu... more
This is such a rich resource for theatre practitioners, particularly for those curious about cheek by Jowl’s work. Declan Donnellan provides the antidote to “getting it right” — a sickness endemic to contemporary theatre.
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I love Declan’s fascinating interpretations of the plays, especially Shakespeare - insightful and thought provoking. Not true, but useful indeed. One of my faves.
Declan’s insights are amazing. Complete joy to listen to
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