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Putting it Together

Putting it Together
Theatre
Performing Arts
Creativity
Comedy
Mental Health
Acting
Musical Theatre
Storytelling
Macbeth
Glasgow
Scottish Theatre
London
Theater
Cabaret
Pantomime
Dance
Phantom Of the Opera
Collaboration
Auditions
Music

Creative Conversations

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Brian reflects on his first ever sick days and how it impacts his spreadsheet…

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An actor with truly old-school comic sensibilities, Jo returns to the pod, this time chatting to our Cole!

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A musical director at the top of their game, all the way from Tasmania! It’s BVT!

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Theatre, travel, spirituality – all that and more with the wonderful Baker Mukasa!

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Recent Guests

Jo Freer
Avid performer with a long career in Scottish theatre and screen
Actor
Episode: Jo Freer
Ben van Tienen
Musical director and pianist
Cabaret (current musical director)
Episode: Ben van Tienen
Baker Mukasa
Actor, currently playing Cliff in Cabaret
Theatre performer
Episode: Baker Mukasa
Fred Gray
Actor, writer, director
Freelance/Independent
Episode: Fred Gray
Anya Ferdinand
Actor/Dancer in Cabaret West End, twin sister of Remy Ferdinand
Theatre production/Cabaret West End
Episode: Anya Ferdinand
Peter Forbes
Actor known for National Theatre work and other major productions
National Theatre (ambassador)
Episode: Peter Forbes
Ros Watt
Actor, writer, and performer
Episode: Ros Watt
Cole Stewart
Co-host and guest
Glasgow theatre journalist/performer
Episode: A wee catchup
Lois Craig
Musical theatre performer, assistant dance captain and swing in Oliver
Oliver (West End)
Episode: Lois Craig

Hosts

Brian O'Sullivan
Host of the show; conducts interviews with theatre professionals and crafts long-form conversations.
Cole Stewart
Co-host and guest with a focus on Glasgow theatre and regional arts; brings practical production insight and collaborative conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Absolutely wonderful and so needed

    Funny, fascinating and friendly. So wonderful to have such a warm place for conversations with creative folk, particularly in the Scottish theatre community which doesn’t have a lot of this sort of thing. I hope the National Library of Scotland is archiving these!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Towel ladykins
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    The episode with David Tennant was brilliant! So interesting and insightful. Thank you for such a wonderful listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nomad-lady
    Australia3 years ago
  • Yes!

    How have I only just come across this now?! So many pals in one place and wonderful to listen in to all the creative experiences. Thank you Brian! Yes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hdarby
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Braw!

    I really enjoy listening to people’s experiences and stories around their lives and choices. To get this insight is just fantastic! Bryan is a natural interviewer and allows his guests to be truly themselves. Just braw!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devstor
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great podcast for Scottish theatre

    If you are in any way interested in the creative process in the world of theatre this is essential. It’s a great snapshot of Scottish theatre and the personalities that make it. Brian has a style of interviewing that feels relaxed but really gets the guests to open up. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rmack87
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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The show is appreciated for its emphasis on Scottish theatre and practical career insights for performers and creatives.
Listeners value insider perspectives on theatre life, including backstage, touring, and development of new work.
Fans praise the relaxed, candid interview style and the warmth of conversations with creative folk.

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Jo Freer
Q: What was your first time on stage ever, and how did that shape your path into acting?
Her first role as the Golden Clock in primary school sparked a lifelong love of performing, leading to early involvement in Brownies, Glasgow Schools Youth Theatre, and eventually drama school, which set the foundation for her career in theatre.
Anya Ferdinand
Q: What was the audition process like for Prologue and how did you land the role?
The guest details a multi-round audition, including audio tapes and an in-person improv audition in the Red Bar, leading to her first West End year after a sequence of rounds.
Fred Gray
Q: Did you think you wanted to be an actor?
He wasn't initially sure and describes a winding path through English literature, theatre studies, and later deciding to pursue acting at Royal Academy in London, driven by a mix of circumstance and a growing commitment to performance.
Fred Gray
Q: Tell me how you ended up in Glasgow then, and what it was like when you got there. So when was that then?
He moved there in 2003, entered Royal Scottish Academy, and it was a web of chance that brought him into the Glasgow theatre community, where he met pivotal collaborators and discovered a performative voice.
Ros Watt
Q: How has transitioning affected your casting and perception in the industry?
Ros shares that casting can be complicated by readers' assumptions, but over time audiences have become more nuanced; visibility has increased yet there are still moments of misreading, which the show directly engages with.

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A thoughtful interview series focused on actors, directors, writers, and other theatre-makers, with a strong emphasis on Scottish theatre, gig theatre, and backstage life. Episodes routinely explore career trajectories, creative processes, industry economics, and the day-to-day realities of sustaining a theatre career, from auditions and rehearsals to touring and long-running shows. Notable traits include a warm, conversations-style approach that invites candor and personal storytelling, plus frequent behind-the-scenes glimpses into performance life, creative collaborations, and the evolving landscape of regional and West End theatre. This show is likely to appeal to theatre professionals, aspiring performers, and arts-curious listeners who... more

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3. Baker Mukasa
4. Fred Gray
5. Anya Ferdinand
6. Peter Forbes
7. Ros Watt
8. Cole Stewart

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