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The Uncensored Critic Podcast

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Shakespeare
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Othello
Inter Alia
Mean Girls
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Genevieve Chenneur
Chernobyl
Applied Theatre
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Immersive Theatre
David Dein
Modigliani
National Theatre
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Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

My podcast talks to actors, directors, movement directors, creatives and anyone in love with the arts. I'm an actor myself so I'm always eager hear from people active in the industry, their journey's into it, and what they have learnt along the way. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy The Uncensored Critic Podcast.

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Ray trained at Rose Bruford and has been a part of some of the best things across stage and screen since.

His credits include, for Film:

* Hamilton

* Beauty and the Beast

* Hamlet, dir. Ken Branagh

* Summer in Cape Town

* Harry Potter an... more

Simon is one of the most celebrated directors in the London theatre scene. He has tackled some of the most well-known texts in the literary canon as well as new writer’s work.

His directing credits include:

* Killer Joe, staring Orlando Bloom - Tr... more

Welcome back to Shakespeare Saturday!

Connecting modern hearts to timeless stories.

Hosted by myself and Sarah Spring 🎭

This week we look at one of the Bard’s most performed comedies, Twelfth Night.

The story starts at sea, a shipwreck, Viola... more

Chloëbeth is a classically trained singer who achieved a grade 8 in her ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) with distinction when she was only 17.

She studied Contemporary Theatre and Performance as well as Popular Music at Unive... more

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Lucy Hind
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Melissa Vettore
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Q: How did you prepare for the long Lucky monologue in Waiting for Godot?
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Tom Edden on Waiting for Godot and One Man, Two Guvnors
Q: Why are they waiting for Godot, in your view?
The core idea is that the characters confront meaninglessness and insist on finding something meaningful in a space where nothing concrete appears, which keeps the audience engaged despite the absence of a traditional plot.
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Q: What has surprised you most about writing for the stage?
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This series centers on immersive conversations with actors, directors, movement directors, and other theatre professionals who share career journeys, behind-the-scenes processes, and personal insights from the performing arts world. Across episodes, listeners get raw discussions about training, rehearsal realities, touring life, creative processes, and how productions tackle sensitive topics like consent, gender, and social impact. A standout thread is the blend of craft and industry advocacy—guests often discuss mentorship, safety in rehearsal rooms, and the evolving standards in intimacy work and Shakespearean training. The show is particularly useful for listeners who want candid, practical takes from practitioners at various career stag... more

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