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Cole and Brian do the Glasgow to London catch-up! The post Down the Line appeared first on Putting it Together.
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They first shared the Palladium stage over 30 years ago and they’re both still working and delighted about it. Brian sits down with wonderful Stephen Matthews! The post Stephen Matthews appeared first on Putting it Together.
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With a string of credits under her belt and now starring in “Trainspotting the Musical”, Yana stops by to tell us all about it, and have a few laughs along the way. The post Yana Harris appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor Tyler Collins soundproofed his home studio with leftover meal kit packaging stuck to acoustic foam, a trick he found completely by accident. We sat down with the Alaska-raised, Glasgow-trained actor (you’ll know him from panto stages across Scotland, plus voice work in Eiyuden Chronicle and Forza Horizon 5) to talk comedy technique, industry awards culture, and why he thinks actors should make their own work. The post Tyler Collins appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Izzie Rush grew up performing in professional child choirs before finding her true home in technical theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. We chat about her transition from performer to Head of Sound, the balance between technical precision and invisible artistic mixing on major productions like Les Misérables and We Will Rock You, and the creative energy required to mix the immersive West End revival of Cabaret. The post Izzie Rush appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian reflects on his first ever sick days and how it impacts his spreadsheet… The post The Reason and the Topic appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Jo Freer joins Cole Stewart to talk about two decades in Scottish theatre, becoming "the Dormouse" after a memorable Tron panto role, and her unexpected move into BBC storylining — training at EastEnders before working on River City until the show ended. A candid conversation about panto, industry change, and choosing to build a career in Scotland.
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A musical director at the top of their game, all the way from Tasmania! It’s BVT! The post Ben van Tienen appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Theatre, travel, spirituality – all that and more with the wonderful Baker Mukasa! The post Baker Mukasa appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An old friend we only just met – it’s the inspirational Fred Gray! The post Fred Gray appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A dancer, a creator, a twin – the amazing Anya! The post Anya Ferdinand appeared first on Putting it Together.
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It’s a meandering episode today – better late than never! The post Creative Space appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The nicest man in showbusiness returns to the pod for a third time! You don’t want to miss this one… The post Peter Forbes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The actor and writer returns to the show before the fringe run of his show, “Trans People Are Awful”. The post Ros Watt appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cole and Brian connect down the line to chat theatre, decorating and stagey childhoods… The post A wee catchup appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We chat to super swing and Oliver! asst. dance captain, the amazing Lois Craig! The post Lois Craig appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Emerging director Katie Slater joins Cole for a gorgeous Glasgow chat! The post Katie Slater appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian celebrates hitting his first significant milestone at Cabaret in the West End. The post 100 Shows at Cabaret! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A theatre person and an internet personality rolled into one – Tom Scanlon pops into the studio for a chat! The post Tom Scanlon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Top-class vocalist, mainstay of the Pavilion Panto and a true podcast pal – Jen Neil chats work and life with Cole! The post Jennifer Neil appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From Cabaret to War Horse and everything in between – Brian chats to the ebullient Sally Swanson! The post Sally Swanson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cole chats to the actor and writer whose solo shows opens next week at A Play, a Pie and a Pint! The post Stephanie MacGaraidh appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian returns to muse on the nature of the long-running show and remembers his school “work experience” project from 25 years ago. The post The Swift Course of Time appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Rosie Graham returns to the pod, this time speaking to our new co-host, Cole! The post Rosie Graham II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A quick word from our new co-host. The post Hello from Cole! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The Busted star sits down with Brian to talk Cabaret Emcee, addiction and recovery, and much more! The post Matt Willis appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our resident Herr Shultz shares a little slice of his life and career! The post Robert Hands appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A dancer, choreographer and movement director with a beautiful approach to work! The post Kayla Lomas-Kirton appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A meander through daily routine, art, capitalism and having £10,000,000… The post Tunnel Visions appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A dancer and choreographer with a unique story and an inspirational take on life! The post Shanelle Clemenson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A long-standing cast member of Phantom of the Opera with a string of amazing West End credits, it’s the gorgeous Adam Linstead! The post Adam Linstead appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian reflects on how he was unwittingly prepared for Cabaret by his theatre training… The post To Be a Clown appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian enters the tech process for Cabaret and tries his best to practice self-compassion… The post Where are the Grown-Ups? appeared first on Putting it Together.
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At the halfway point of rehearsals for the Cabaret prologue in the West End, Brian realises it’s time to have a word with himself… The post Have a Word appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Rehearsals are underway for the new prologue company of Cabaret and Brian shares his thoughts on the process so far… The post The Conjuring appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join Brian on the road as he moves to London! The post The Journey appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A young actor musician with a zeal for performing and a unique story! The post Gregor John-Owen appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cole and Brian take a look back at 2025 and a look forward into 2026! The post 2026 New Year Special! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Writer, director, actor and, it’s fair to say, raconteur – Erin Carter joins us for this Christmas Special… The post Erin Carter appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The man who took his childhood puppet shows and made them a reality, it’s set and costume designer Fraser Lappin! The post Fraser Lappin appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Sound designer and composer Gary stops by for an inspiring and down-to-earth chat with lots of laughs! The post Gary Cameron appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An actor muso who’s a true quadruple threat, Caitlin leaves behind the tour bus for an afternoon to come into the studio for a chat! The post Caitlin Forbes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Lisa is a podcaster, dancer, poet and choreographer with a blazing passion for the arts and talking about them – what better guest could we ask for? The post Lisa Kennedy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An actor muso who Brian has known since the very early days, the multi-talented Clare Waugh! The post Clare Waugh appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The monthly meander from Brian. Thanks for listening! The post Start From Here appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Pitpod superfan and friend Peter Wallace joins Brian to take a meander through the 8 years of the podcast! The post 8 Years! (Peter Wallace) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Living legend in the house! A huge talent with a CV to match – enjoy! The post Liz Ewing appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Artistic Director of Dundee Rep and vocal coach to the stars – Andrew Panton is here! The post Andrew Panton appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, writer and brilliant comedic mind – relax and enjoy the stories of Jules! The post Julie Coombe appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A huge comic talent and a mainstay of Paisley panto and culture for decades, it’s the wonderful Alan Orr! The post Alan Orr appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Educator, director, visionary and one of the founders of The National Theatre of Scotland, come and hear Simon’s fascinating story! The post Simon Sharkey appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian reflects on a busy and exciting period in his creative life and asks if perhaps we don’t need fixing as much as we might think… The post Not Broken appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A musical director and composer who’s an absolute stalwart of Scottish theatre, Hilary stops by for a fascinating chat! The post Hilary Brooks appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The hysterical, talented and eloquent…Kevin Lennon! The post Kevin Lennon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of The Tommy Burns Story and Rollers Forever, my dressing room buddy…Liam Harkins! The post Liam Harkins appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Straight from shooting her first scene in a new block of River City, it’s Claire Dargo! The post Claire Dargo appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The triumphant return of our dear friend, Amy Conachan! Expect panto, telly and patter… The post Amy Conachan II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian reflects on rehearsing Rollers Forever whilst performing solo in Uh Huh at the Edinburgh Fringe… The post Find Your Gift and Give it Away appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, writer and newly appointed stage-door keeper, Santino joins us for some patter! The post Santino Smith appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian answers your questions! The post All Life Long… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Showman, actor and comedian Bailey Newsome stops by for a fascinating wee hour of chat! The post Bailey Newsome appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A director with over 30 “play pie pints” under her belt, and that’s just for starters! It’s Liz Carruthers. The post Liz Carruthers appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The brilliant and very funny Gail Watson joins Brian in the studio for a chat about life and art and everything in between! The post Gail Watson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An immense talent, a great company member and a thoroughly nice bloke – what more do you want? It’s Robin Campbell! The post Robin Campbell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Celebrated Gaelic singer and hilarious raconteur Kathleen MacInnes pops by for a great chat! The post Kathleen MacInnes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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What can we say? Strap in – it’s Pauline Goldsmith! The post Pauline Goldsmith appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An actor with immense patter and a huge heart, stop what you’re doing and listen to the wonderful Stephen Docherty! The post Stephen Docherty appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian muses on life and LuPone… The post Motivation and Patti LuPone appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Scottish folk singer and previous winner of BBC Young Trad Musician of the Year, Hannah Rarity stops by for a chat! The post Hannah Rarity appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A household name in Scottish comedy shares his story and a lot of laughs. One not to be missed! The post Greg Hemphill appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, musician, composer and caravan visitor, Elinor takes us through her life and process with clarity and joy! The post Elinor Peregrin appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In our first chat since the pandemic, Dawn returns to the show in glorious form! The post Dawn Sievewright appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A gifted stand-up comic and a unique mind – join us for a strange and funny hour of chat! The post Christopher Macarthur-Boyd appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian returns from the World Championships of Irish Dancing and reflects on life and art. The post Do the Dishes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of Waitress, Wild Rose and countless others, Peter Hannah stops by for a joyous wee chinwag! The post Peter Hannah appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The new artistic director of “A Play, a Pie and a Pint” joins us for a fascinating chat about life before and after pies! The post Brian Logan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A veteran actor and musician, Callum has seen our industry change and grow over the years and speaks with great eloquence about his amazing journey! The post Callum Cuthbertson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From blagging actor at 16 to sought-after intimacy director and co-ordinator today, Ian West has had a long and varied career and talks with such passion – not to be missed! The post Ian West appeared first on Putting it Together.
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How do we strike the balance between work and rest? And why are we so taken with Netflix’s “Adolescence”? The post It’s All Stories appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From jobbing actor to visionary writer and daer of hings – today we put it together with Martin O’Connor! The post Martin O’Connor appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The triumphant return of Nick Karimi. Need we say more? The post Nicholas Karimi appeared first on Putting it Together.
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48 years in the business and a wealth of experience – pray silence for Janette Foggo! The post Janette Foggo appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Tune in for some positivity and wisdom with the excellent Greer Montgomery! The post Greer Montgomery appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian prepares for an important audition and brings you along for the ride… The post The Audition Mission appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The CEO of Capital Theatres in Edinburgh sits down with Brian for a chat. This episode is co-hosted and created in partnership with the young people of the Creative Pathways course at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre. The post Fiona Gibson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We caught up with the hilarious and multi-talented Natalie as she embarks on a UK tour of “The Girl on the Train”. The post Natalie Dunne appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian and Cole revisit some favourite moments and have a few laughs. The post Episode 400 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of life’s truly funny humans, the amazing Ciara Flynn! The post Ciara Flynn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From haunting the hallways of the RSAMD in 2003, to finally sitting down for a chat, twenty (ish) years later. The post Gary Lamont appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian rings in the new year with a few thoughts on being an artist under capitalism, and how we might strive to treat ourselves and each other. The post Wintering appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Some reflections on the life and work of Jo Tope, who passed on recently. The post Remembering Jo Tope appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian returns to Glasgow and swaps Donalbain for Janice. The post From one west end to another appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our glorious Lady M finally takes to the mic! The post Cush Jumbo appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Direct from tech for Oliver! in the West End, the amazing Jamie Birkett! The post Jamie Birkett appeared first on Putting it Together.
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About time we had a terrific stage and company manager in for a chat, eh? The post Tamsin Withers appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Living legend Ann Mitchell joins us for a fascinating chat! The post Ann Mitchell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A musical theatre veteran with yarns to spin – the amazing Martin Ball! The post Martin Ball appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Understudies and emergency covers… The post Remember the Porter appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Following a far-too-brief episode during Shedinburgh, Tim Crouch returns for a proper chat… The post Tim Crouch appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From humble beginnings as a trainee accountant to Chief Operations Officer at Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, it’s the inimitable character – Billy Differ! The post Billy Differ appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian goes on a deep dive of some of his favourite stories of performer longevity in theatre! The post Record Holders appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This superb West End performer and all-round good guy finally drops by the pod! The post David Kristopher-Brown appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In a wee change to the usual form, Cole interviews Brian about his exploits in Macbeth at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End. The post What Bloody Man is That? appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Don’t quit before the miracle happens, eh? The post Fergie Fraser appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A poet and a prophet. You don’t want to miss this one… The post Virginia Gay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A fascinating insight into the life and career of this superb sound designer and composer… The post Danny Krass appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Only a couple of years since Star Penders burst onto the scene, here she is bursting onto the pod! The post Star Penders appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A non-binary actor with plenty patter and a fascinating story… The post Afton Moran appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In which Brian expresses his concerns about the state of funding for the arts…and misquotes Churchill. The post Then What Are We Fighting For? appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from huge success in the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Matt Bateman joins us for a fascinating chat! The post Matt Bateman appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, director, clown, magician – Tim Licata is a storyteller like no other! The post Tim Licata appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An old friend with a wealth of musical theatre experience comes by for a catch-up! The post Matthew McKenna appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Creative flow put to the test… The post Nobody is Ever Missing appeared first on Putting it Together.
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It’s been seven years since Andrew was on the show – it’s time for a catch-up! The post Andrew Rothney II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An artist who refuses to be defined; a positive force; a right laugh. Patricia Panther! The post Patricia Panther appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Scottish comedy legend and tv favourite, it’s finally time to talk face-to-face with Julie Wilson Nimmo! The post Julie Wilson Nimmo appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Performer, choreographer and the portrayer of the iconic character, “Jesus L’oreal Christ”, it’s the inimitable Chris Stuart Wilson! The post Chris Stuart Wilson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from Medea on the Mic, and a triumphant run of Macbeth: an undoing, Marc brings a breath of sunshine and inspiration to the pitpod studio… The post Marc Mackinnon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Everything in life comes down to stories. Listen in to find out why… The post Stories appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Musings on a recent performance at the Theatre Royal, and some thoughts on self-care. The post Self-Care appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of life’s genuinely funniest humans, Darren Connell, stops by to give us an update on his renewed zeal for comedy! The post Darren Connell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian muses on the moments between jobs, the moments taken to prepare, the present moment. The post Taking Space appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A comic actor with a wealth of experience speak openly about what happens when you don’t get the job… The post Aidan MacColl appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A highly accomplished actor with a passion for passing the craft along to the next generation, it’s Shauna Macdonald! The post Shauna Macdonald appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Comedian and Tiktok sensation Mark Black swings by to talk about comedy, impressions and being dubbed “glaiket”… The post Mark Black appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Kim joins us at a distinct juncture in her career and we get into the nuts and bolts of life as a performer! The post Kim Shepherd appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Now in her thirtieth year as an actor, the terrific Helen Logan joins us to share her story! The post Helen Logan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Joining Brian for this heritage talk in front of a live studio audience at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre are writer Rona Munro and historian Ashley Douglas. This episode is kindly supported by Julie & Rae Baikeand Chris Harkness. The post Katherine: James V (Live!) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian talks about the nature of life with a portfolio career. The post Variations appeared first on Putting it Together.
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With two years in Harry Potter already under his belt, this young actor is moving into some very exciting screen work and still keen to learn! The post Ryan J Mackay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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New playwright on the scene and creator of the very exciting “Hotdog” at PPP, it’s Ellen Ritchie! The post Ellen Ritchie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of our country’s finest actors with a wealth of experience you won’t believe…it’s Jo Tope! The post Joanna Tope appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A freeform chat about creativity, writer’s block and the many forms of feedback in art. The post Creative Flow appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A young actor who grew up in and around the theatre and longs for the days of weekly rep? We have to chat to Maddie Grieve! The post Madeline Grieve appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor and TikTok legend Dan Buckley stops by for an invigorating chat! The post Dan Buckley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian takes time to reflect on his experience at the Donmar Warehouse in Macbeth. The post Macbeth Debrief appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Currently appearing as Sergeant Trotter in The Mousetrap, George Hannigan drops by to celebrate our 350th episode with a Mousetrap special! The post George Hannigan – The Mousetrap Special appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Acting as an extreme sport! The post Cal MacAninch appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor turned author Richard Pryal finally shares his real accent with Brian, after 2 months of working together… The post Richard Pryal appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Rugby lad turned actor, Jatinder joins us to tell his amazing story! The post Jatinder Singh Randhawa appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A recent graduate with a wealth of experience along with a worldliness far beyond his years, it’s a pleasure to welcome Ros Watt to the studio! The post Ros Watt appeared first on Putting it Together.
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With a string of amazing credits and a budding career as a filmmaker, Moyo Akandé is one to watch! The post Moyo Akandé appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Macbeth, the tenth doctor…what else is there to say? It’s David Tennant! The post David Tennant appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Currently appearing as Macduff in Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, Noof stops by to talk ambition, attitude and accomplishments. The post Noof Ousellam appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A meandering Brian episode about ego, performance and acceptance. The post One foot in front of the other… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fifty-year veteran of stage and screen, it’s the gorgeous Benny Young! The post Benny Young appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian muses on theatre and art, conflict and peace… The post Beacons of Peace appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor Kirsty Pickering joins Brian in this week’s episode to discuss their time on BBC Scotland’s River City and how their gender journey has impacted their career. The post Kirsty Pickering appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor PJ Corrigan drops by to talk about his latest role in Tally’s Blood as well as starring in Aberdeen’s HMT panto Sleeping Beauty. The post Paul-James Corrigan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Let’s sit back and enjoy the excellent patter of an actor making great waves in Scottish theatre in recent years, the very talented Betty Valencia! The post Betty Valencia appeared first on Putting it Together.
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To celebrate six years of this podcast, Brian and Cole have selected some great moments from episodes over the years, punctuated by the usual ramble through Brian’s head… The post Six Years! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Bard in the Botanics favourite and all-rounder Stephen Arden joins Brian to chat. The post Stephen Arden appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Director of Meetings with the Monk, and current resident director at A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Laila Noble shares some wisdom and some completely appropriate fury at the system… The post Laila Noble appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Artistic director of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, and more importantly, old friend, Gaz stops by for a chat… The post Gareth Nicholls appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Musings on the final stretch of rehearsals for Meetings with the Monk… The post Sound and Fury appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian muses on collaboration. The post One finger cannot lift a pebble… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Street artist and all-round inspirational dude, Pandah joins Brian for a life-affirming hour! The post OhPandah appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Since we last saw each other, Emun has had terrific success on stage and screen. Time to get together and chew the fat after a twenty-year hiatus! The post Emun Elliott appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, teacher, entrepreneur. There’s no stopping Ross Baxter. That’s why we had to have him stop by and chat all things creative! The post Ross Baxter appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The creator of the groundbreaking “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” joins Brian for a chat about writing, breaking the form and not showing up… The post Nassim Soleimanpour appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Lauren is an early career theatre director with her eye on the prize and she joins Brian for an insightful chat about the role of the director, amongst many other things. The post Lauren Mitchell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian’s favourite shows at the fringe were the ones where the form was examined and pulled apart, much like he’s doing with his next play. In this episode he chats about some of these ideas. The post Pulling it Apart appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A mainstay of Scottish theatre and television, not to mention an outspoken champion of the up-and-coming and under-represented voices of our industry, it’s the amazing Maureen Carr! The post Maureen Carr appeared first on Putting it Together.
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After an early start to Fringe shenanigans, Brian chats about writing, narrative and self-care during a busy Fringe shift. The post Another Fringe appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A covid graduate who’s already enjoyed some great success and is about to appear in NTS’ Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning, it’s the burst of energy that is Catriona Faint! The post Catriona Faint appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian meanders through the creative struggles that often attend a production week. The post Our Doubts are Traitors appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian and Cole talk about working on Uh Huh 3 together ahead of its run at Oran Mor, Glasgow. Plus a healthy dose of comedy and panto chat for good measure. The post Confusions of Grandeur appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian talks to actor Lee Harris about his journey from the streets of Glasgow to London’s glittering west end, and further. The post Lee Harris appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Coming out of the bubble, starting a new bubble, touring, coming home, joining the circus… The post The Bubble appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Stage Door Keeper at Glasgow’s King’s Theatre for nearly 50 years, it was a pleasure and privilege to hear just a few of Joan’s amazing memories. The post Joan Neil appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A theatre director on the rise, with a truly unique journey to here… The post Beth Morton appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An actor of many years experience and possibly the most unexpected backstory we’ve heard yet… The post Ros Sydney appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Virtuosic drummer with a huge wealth of experience, Stuart Semple joins Brian for a geeky drum chat and some patter… The post Stuart Semple appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Eight-year veteran of River City, Jenny Hulse, joins Brian for a chat about a precocious childhood, acting technique and crying on command. The post Jenny Hulse appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of the country’s most prolific playwrights by a country mile, Peter Arnott sits down with Brian to talk process and just about everything else… The post Peter Arnott appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A young actor with a fascinating story – it’s the very funny Craig McLean! The post Craig McLean appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor-turned-agent, Claire Murray shares her unique story! The post Claire Murray appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The master of online comedy and character observation – Alistair Green charts his journey while Brian tries not to fangirl… The post Alistair Green appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In the week they begin working together for the first time, Brian and Naomi Stirrat sit down for a natter… The post Naomi Stirrat appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A long time Sondheim aficionado and now leading the charge as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate factory – the wonder that is Gareth Snook! The post Gareth Snook appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The very funny Stephen Buchanan tells us about his unique approach to comedy – online and in real life. The post Stephen Buchanan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Newly emerged from the Citz graduate scheme and with a professional credit already under her belt, it’s Cindy Awor! The post Cindy Awor appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cambuslang to NYU – quite the journey and quite the playwright. One to watch for sure, it’s Aodhan Gallagher! The post Aodhan Gallagher appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The very funny and supremely talented Fraser Boyle joins us in the studio for a good old chinwag! The post Fraser Boyle appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Veteran of over 1000 performances as panto dame, and with a CV as long as yer arm, it’s the wonderful Alan McHugh! The post Alan McHugh appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor muso, composer, MD…Isaac is a relatively new graduate yet boasts all these strings to his bow. Let’s sit down and see what makes him tick! The post Isaac Savage appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian and Cole get together to share their memories of some of the many guests who’ve graced the show over the last 300 episodes. The post Episode 300! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Crossroads panto veteran and go-getter Rachel Flynn gives us her patter. Come and join! The post Rachel Flynn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Éimi shares her amazing and unique story. A journey into the arts like no other! The post Éimi Quinn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of Sanditon and most recently, the National Theatre’s Hex, Rosie Graham stops by to offer her very good patter to the pod! The post Rosie Graham appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Veteran actor of stage and screen, Therese shares her story and her wisdom. Join us for a chat! The post Therese Bradley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian reflects on finding motivation to write, and answers your questions… The post Q&A appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Have you had a rest? Are you ok? Have 478 people asked you what your next job is going to be? Come and sit with Brian a while and ease yourself into the creative year. The post Going gently into 2023 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A new graduate who already has a string of credits to his name, it’s the multi-talented Charlie West! The post Charlie West appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Coping with life. And cheese. The post Panto 2022 (III) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Macrobert, The Beacon, Suspect Culture, to name but a few. Julie Ellen recounts her journey through the arts and where we’re at today. The post Julie Ellen appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The joy of panto. And the existential crisis that comes with being an actor and a human. The post Panto 2022 (II) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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World class panto baddie, audiobook queen and champion of patter, it’s Helen McAlpine! The post Helen McAlpine appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee catch-up on Brian’s first few days as a panto dame in “Maw Goose”! The post Panto 2022 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dundee Rep’s star turn in their brand new Cinderella – it’s the brilliant Hannah Visocchi! The post Hannah Visocchi appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A journey through the history of Putting it Together… The post Five Years! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An actor I’ve always admired, and humour I can really get on board with, it’s the brilliant Ewan Donald! The post Ewan Donald II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Comedian and podcast host Marc drops by for a chat about growing up reading shite novels, and being the second funniest in his friend group. The post Marc Jennings appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The most committed audience member of Scottish theatre is of course an artist in his own right. Brian finally sits down with Steve to hear about his training in New York, his writing and the incredible story of what brought him to today. The post Steve McMahon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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You might know her as a long-standing radio voice promoting arts and culture in Scotland. But there’s even more to the amazing Janice Forsyth that you’ve yet to learn! The post Janice Forsyth appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A mainstay of the Scottish folk music scene, Anna joins us to talk about life as a musician, storyteller and radio host. The post Anna Massie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An old childhood friend, a joyous energy and one of the most energetic dames you will ever see, it’s the amazing Jamie McKillop! The post Jamie McKillop appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Minutes after a high-octane performance of “Impromptu at Oran Mor”, made all the higher by the absence of a member of the cast (ably covered by an understudy with less than 24 hours’ notice) Julia sat down to talk life, art, music and everything else… The post Julia Murray appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In a change to the norm, producer Cole takes the reigns this week and leads off a conversation between the team behind “Uh Huh: The Janice and Frank Story 2022”, regular host Brian O’Sullivan and his director and collaborator, Gary McNair. The post The Alchemy of Comedy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian answers your questions and gets perhaps more honest than ever before… The post That is the state of the art (Q&A) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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New Zealand born Andy drops by for a conversation about gender euphoria and music theory that will blow your multi-coloured socks off! The post Andy Manning appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Clare talks bad auditions, good self-tapes and making your own luck! The post Clare Gray appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian takes to the mic before embarking on the writing of his new comedy show to talk about his process. The post The sort of blank page appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of Mamma Mia and Glasgow Girls, brighten up your day with Chiara Sparkes! The post Chiara Sparkes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Annie Grace returns to the show after touring the world in The Last Ship and Fisherman’s Friends. A warm and joyous chat with one of our business’ finest folk. The post Annie Grace II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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With a string of huge west end credits to his name, Robert Grose has spent decades in musical theatre and dance, and now he stops by to chat to Brian! The post Robert Grose appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of The Stamping Ground and James IV – Queen of the Fight, and an excellent person to share a dressing room with, it’s Malcolm Cumming! The post Malcolm Cumming appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian takes to the mic to update you with the latest on The Stamping Ground, direct from a dressing room at Inverness’ Eden Court! The post The Stamping Ground appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dundee Rep stalwart and Perth’s very own panto dame, it’s the man himself’ – Barrie Hunter! The post Barrie Hunter appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The articulate and effervescent Joanne Thomson joins us fresh from the set of Outlander. Joanne’s catalogue of experience ranges from ITV and BBC dramas to treading the boards of the Citizens Theatre and Bristol Old Vic. The post Joanne Thomson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Telly fans will know Paul from turns on The Thick of It and Line of Duty, but, as ever, we talked about theatre! (Amongst other things…) The post Paul Higgins appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from the Scottish tour of Orphans and the set of Hollyoaks, this week’s guest is the articulate, savvy and charming Amy Conachan! The post Amy Conachan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Puppeteer, actor and movement director, Zoe Halliday talks with passion about all three. Tune in and enjoy! The post Zoe Halliday appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A solo from Brian this week, chew the fat and enjoy the chat! The post Overcharging, open calls and opening nights… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Writer, actor and top class panto dame, Johnny McKnight stops by for a chinwag! The post Johnny McKnight appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An amazing journey from the box office at the National to the beating heart of community theatre in Scotland! The post Neil Packham appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From hugely prolific novelist to sought-after playwright, Cathy Forde has always used whatever is going on around her as material. And her latest play is perhaps more personal than ever… The post Cathy Forde appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Scottish theatre’s man with a camera, Tommy has photographed some of the most iconic theatre productions of the past decade. Finally we get to sit down for a great wee chat! The post Tommy Ga-Ken Wan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Writing, addiction, gambling, travel, the black experience in Scottish theatre. It’s all here. It’s Joe McCann! The post Joe McCann appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Warhammer, training, coming home… The post Kirsty Stuart appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Trumpet talent and Wildcat wonder is in the studio with Brian this week! The post George Drennan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We all need a laugh, eh? Let’s have a wee stroll through some funny stories and good craic from our recent episodes! The post April Fools 2022 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Straight from her run in the brilliant “The Scent of Roses”, at the Lyceum, Leah Byrne pops by to talk life, career and crypto. The post Leah Byrne appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The supremely talented and effervescent Hannah joins Brian for a chat! The post Hannah Donaldson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Taking a moment to remember a fine actor and a dear friend. John Stahl: 23rd June 1953 – 2nd March 2022 The post Remembering John Stahl appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A solo episode where Brian confronts his relationship to reviews, amongst other things. The post If you believe the good ones… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Didn’t want to make too much of a fuss. So we just had the fabulous Andrew Keay as our guest for this milestone episode! The post Episode 250 with Andrew Keay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The love of art, the terror of driving, the magic of theatre! The post Katie Barnett II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee meander around the ideas of multi-tasking in theatre and the meaning of art. The post Wearing many hats… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Patching school in favour of extra work on the telly? Eyelashes for days? It can only be Laura Lovemore! The post Laura Lovemore appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee chat with Brian, catching up on Robert Burns, theatre, poetry, you know the type of thing. The post Theatre and all the rest of it… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of three seasons of “Pennyworth”, darling of the Scottish stage and certified nice fella, it’s Ryan Fletcher! The post Ryan Fletcher appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Easily one of Scotland’s top comics, not to mention its seventh nicest bald ginger guy, it’s Ray Bradshaw! The post Ray Bradshaw appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Doric darling Joyce finally joins me for a chinwag! The post Joyce Falconer appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A podcast where I attempt to understand what I’ve just been through in bringing my characters Janice and Frank to the stage for the first time. The post Janalysis appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee change of pace this week as Brian takes to the mic to chat to you about what’s been going on. The post Flying Solo appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The amazing Peter Forbes recently played Buddy in the NT Production of “Follies”, and had the chance to work directly with the man himself, Stephen Sondheim. Need we say more? The post Sondheim Special II (Peter Forbes) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Two brilliant performers, both influenced by the great Stephen Sondheim, join Brian to discuss his work and legacy, following his death on 26th November 2021. The post Sondheim Special I (Fiona Wood & Danielle Fiamanya) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Pipes for days! And she’s here for an hour. It’s the amazing Lauren Ellis-Steele – what a laugh! The post Lauren Ellis-Steele appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Directly after a matinee, Eilidh dropped by to talk writing, family and Camden! The post Eilidh Loan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of the finest directors I’ve worked with and a great collaborator and friend – prepare to be inspired! The post Luke Kernaghan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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To celebrate the show’s FOURTH birthday, it’s the triumphant return of one of our generation’s finest playwrights, the inimitable Rona Munro! The post Rona Munro II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dame Juliet in our midst! The legend dropped by for a chat and she even brought her typed CV! The post Juliet Cadzow appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Better late than never, it’s the amazing Sanjeev, who stopped by for a chat and a few laughs. Enjoy! The post Sanjeev Kohli appeared first on Putting it Together.
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To celebrate this amazing show opening in the West End, we’ve got a round up of all the great episodes featuring the cast! The post Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee peek behind the scenes of Brian’s new musical – a chat with the performer (Dani Heron) and the director (Lesley Hart). The post My Name is Sarah, and… appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Versatile, funny and of course, the nicest chap in showbusiness – it’s David Rankine! The post David Rankine appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Old-school comedy, variety and stagecraft. An hour of daftness of the highest order with the brilliant Leah. The post Leah Macrae appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From Zambia to the Botanics, it’s Nicole Cooper! An amazing story of family, travel, art and introversion. The post Nicole Cooper appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Undoubtedly one of our finest actors, Brian stops by to chat about acting, but also not acting, and, believe it or not, turning down work when it’s not the right work. The post Brian Ferguson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Twenty years of bringing Shakespeare to Glasgow’s west-end. Just before kicking off the anniversary season, we spoke to Gordon Barr about all things “Bard in the Botanics”. The post Gordon Barr appeared first on Putting it Together.
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“Mediocre White Male” is described as, ‘a tragicomedy about ancient history, recent past and present lies’. Elaine sits down with the show’s performer and creator in her last episode of the season! The post Shedcast: Will Close & Joe von Malachowski appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We are treated to the presence of the happiest man in showbusiness! It’s Robert Softley, whose show, “If These Spasms Could Speak”, has toured the world and last night came to our very own Shed! The post Shedcast: Robert Softley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The legendary actor sits down with Brian after the first public performance of his show, “Being An Actor – 50 Years On”, to talk all things acting and theatre. The post Shedcast: Simon Callow appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Where does such a unique show like “Wolf” come from? We find out as Elaine chats to the team behind this amazing piece! The post Shedcast: Lewis Doherty & Elaine Williamson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The Shed Originals sit down with oor Elaine after their time in the Shed. It’s a bumper episode! The post Shedcast: Jon Brittain, Esther Manito, & Martha Watson Allpress appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse at last night’s “Ross & Rachel”, as Elaine is joined by the performer, the writer and the director of the show! The post Shedcast: Mona Goodwin, James Fritz & Thomas James Martin appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The power of theatre to change lives. Exciting and stimulating stuff when Maria joins Elaine after her turn in the shed! The post Shedcast: Maria Ferguson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The writer and performer of last night’s “Bottleneck” join Elaine after they leave the shed to talk about the process of making this play. The post Shedcast: Luke Barnes & James Cooney appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Molly returned to her hit show, “Love Letters to the Public Transport System” last night, then sat down with Elaine to discuss how it all came about. The post Shedcast: Molly Taylor appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from the first full performance of his stand-up show, “Trying not to Panic”, Joe Thomas chats to Brian about life, the universe and our place in it. And comedy. The post Shedcast: Joe Thomas appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Last night we were treated to a one-off, reunion reading of “Dirty Great Love Story”, and then Katie and Richard sat down with Elaine for a chat! The post Shedcast: Katie Bonna & Richard Marsh appeared first on Putting it Together.
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They’ve been telling stories and now they’re sitting down with Elaine to tell stories about telling stories. Get in about it! The post Shedcast: Rachel Fairburn & Will Duggan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The writer/performer and director of Dust sit down with Elaine to talk about the creation of the show. TW: Suicide themes. The post Shedcast: Milly Thomas & Sara Joyce appeared first on Putting it Together.
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After a night of split-bill comedy, Helen and Sikisa sit down with our Elaine to put it together, and sort of take it apart. The post Shedcast: Helen Bauer & Sikisa appeared first on Putting it Together.
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After performing their musical, “Everything is Absolutely Fine”, Alice and Harry sat down with Elaine to talk anxiety and musical theatre; what a combo! The post Shedcast: Alice Keedwell & Harry Blake appeared first on Putting it Together.
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After bowling us over with her performance of “Sexy Lamp”, Katie Arnstein sits down for a conversation about its journey with Elaine. The post Shedcast: Katie Arnstein appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in their lifetime. Well, we might not get through as much as that! After a special reading in the shed, Elaine is joined Beth Holmes and Euan Kitson (cast), Sam Steiner (writer) and Ed Franklin (director) to tell us about ‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’. The post Shedcast: Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from performing ‘Build a Rocket’ in our shed, Serena Manteghi joins Elaine to tell us all about it. The post Shedcast: Serena Manteghi appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Casey Bailey, Katie Greenall and Zia Ahmed talk to Elaine about poetry, writing and using these tools to engage with the world we live in. Join us for a chat! The post Shedcast: Shedinburgh Poetry appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from a one-off performance of “Harry Hill’s Noise”, Harry sits down with our friend Gary McNair to talk Shed, The Fringe and just about everything else! The post Shedcast: Harry Hill appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The star of the iconic “Iphigenia in Splott” stops in to chat with Elaine right after coming out of the shed! The post Shedcast: Sophie Melville appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The writer and performer of the amazing “Madam Ovary”, joins Elaine for a post-shed chat about her autobiographical show. The post Shedcast: Rosa Hesmondhalgh appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The writer and performer of “Funeral Flowers”, gives us a unique insight into her process and the show’s journey. The post Shedcast: Emma Dennis-Edwards appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Elaine McNicol takes over as host and welcomes her first guests of the season. Mark Thomas and Geoff Atkinson discuss “The Mark Thomas Comedy Product”, the first show to hit the shed this year! The post Shedcast: Mark Thomas & Geoff Atkinson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Internet sensation and all-round funny dude SDB joins Brian for a chat. Get in about it! The post Shane Daniel Byrne appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The second in our series of celebratory episodes for reaching to big 200. This week we delve back into the shed for “Putting it in the Shed”, a selection of great moments from our Shedcast series from last summer. The post Episode 201! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Putting it in Isolation: A look back at some highlights from our episodes produced during lockdown! The post Episode 200! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Gearing up for that first day! Incoming Artistic Director of Stellar Quines, Caitlin Skinner, drops in to tell us all about it. The post Caitlin Skinner appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Theatre making, ecofeminism and working from home. Jenna Watt joins us to tell us all about it. The post Jenna Watt appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A triumphant return! Catching up with Jemima Levick as she takes the reins of A Play, A Pie and A Pint. The post Jemima Levick II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Questionable diary extracts, upstaged by your Dad and lockdown viewing. It’s the triumphant return of Anna Russell-Martin. The post Anna Russell-Martin II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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“It is as easy to go to Manchester as it is to the Moon.” Please welcome playwright, Dan Rebellato. The post Dan Rebellato appeared first on Putting it Together.
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“The concept of banter!” Actor, musician and the honorary Scottish-Alaskan… Please welcome Tyler Collins. The post Tyler Collins appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Arches Live to Edwin Morgan. Performer, writer & theatre-maker Ishbel McFarlane drops in for a chat. The post Ishbel McFarlane appeared first on Putting it Together.
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He’s back! Last time he told us tales of a one-man version of ‘The Steamie’. It’s the triumphant return of Darren Brownlie! The post Darren Brownlie II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A Scottish star of stage and screen with a career spanning five decades! It’s the one and only Elaine C Smith. The post Elaine C Smith appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A one-way ticket to Shieldinch via a self-tape in Hanoi and a “very illegal hostel” in New York. It’s Cameron Fulton! The post Cameron Fulton appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The writer-in-residence of the Paisley Book Festival drops in to chat all things Spoken Word and more. It’s Imogen Stirling! The post Imogen Stirling appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Talking about all things The Dolls, childhood games, and so much more. It’s the triumphant return of Louise McCarthy! The post Louise McCarthy II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Unearthing sixty-odd years of showbiz shenanigans, Brian is joined by the legend that is Peter Kelly! The post Peter Kelly appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We talk about Pride and Prejudice (*sort of), the neighbours’ palm tree, and Kitchen Nightmares. It’s Tori Burgess! The post Tori Burgess appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Everything from Janis Joplin to King’s Theatre Pantos; from Doggy Day Care to Voice-Over Agent. It’s Anji Darcy! The post Angela Darcy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Co-writing ‘Mother Goose’, six years of training and Mutton Chops! At long last, Andrew Fraser drops in for a chat. The post Andrew Fraser appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A stunning cast of ten, original script and music, and all for free! Please consider donating to support Social Bite to end homelessness. Click here to donate The post Mother Goose – Podcast Panto 2020 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Anne Boleyn, Agony Actor and the Welsh/Greek connection… The post Christina Modestou appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Moving between the worlds of music and theatre…Finn Anderson stops by to tell us all about it! The post Finn Anderson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The magic of backstage, socially-distanced voice acting and learning to take magical photos! The post Jess Hardwick II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Poet, writer, theatre animal – Kevin P. Gilday pops by Pitpod to chew the artistic fat! The post Kevin P. Gilday appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Writers, directors, editors, TV whizz kids – it’s the Blaine Brothers. We talk writing, directing actors, choosing shots, VFX, all sorts! Feature Film “Nina Forever”, available now on Amazon. The post The Blaine Brothers appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This week’s episode is brought to you by the National Theatre of Scotland and I’m honoured to have Saskia Ashdown as my guest! She is about to appear in Hannah Lavery’s “Lament for Sheku Bayou”, a co-production of the National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh. Views expressed are... View Article The post Saskia Ashdown appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Can you believe it’s been 3 years? 175 episodes? Come and join me for a wee trawl through the archives and we can enjoy some of the great moments of the last 3 years on the show! The post 3 Years of Pitpod! appeared first on Putting it Together.
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We talk auditions, career paths and of course clowning technique! Join me and the delightful Isabelle Joss as we put it together. The post Isabelle Joss appeared first on Putting it Together.
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At long last, Kielty drops by Pitpod to bestow his wisdom upon us, and we will not be disappointed! The post John Kielty appeared first on Putting it Together.
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He’s back! The dulcet tones and the wicked cackle have returned. The post Robert Jack II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Long-time Dundee Rep favourite Ewan joins me for a lovely wee meander through life and art. Grab your cuppa and join us! The post Ewan Donald appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of the a cappella musical “Islander” (soundtrack released last week) Kirsty Findlay joins me for a chat about theatre, meditation, lockdown, you name it! The post Kirsty Findlay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor, writer, composer, director and one of the funniest dudes I’ve ever met…it’s Scott Mackie! The post Scott Mackie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cheery radio afternoons, a cheeky wee Oran Mor and choosing jobs based on childcare…it’s Michele Gallagher! The post Michele Gallagher appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The amazing White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour was performed by Tobias Menzies last night (his first and only time) as a truly exhilarating way to close the festival! Here he is chatting to me. The post Shedcast – Tobias Menzies appeared first on Putting it Together.
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What a night it was last night at Shedinburgh! The Guilty Feminist’s Deborah Frances-White, followed by the comedy double bill of Olga Koch and Ahir Shah! Tune in now to hear all three interviews… The post Shedcast – Deborah Frances-White, Olga Koch & Ahir Shah appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Moments before they entered the shed to improvise an hour of Edinburgh shows they’d never seen, Sara and Steen sat down with me to chat about the highs and lows of the festival over the years. The post Shedcast – Sara Pascoe & Steen Raskopoulos appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Grief, loss, fitting in, and cheering the fuck up. Join Jack Rooke and me as we discuss the wonders of the fringe and how to cope with it…and with life! The post Shedcast – Jack Rooke appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Last night we were treated to Sean’s spoken word journey through a day in his life, “Back of the Head with a Brick”, and today we’re lucky enough to hear him talk about the process of creating the show, and his artistic life up to this point. The post Shedcast – Sean Mahoney appeared first on Putting it Together.
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You saw their double bill last night; and now a chance to hear all about the friendship and the comedy of Rosie Jones and Helen Bauer! The post Shedcast – Rosie Jones & Helen Bauer appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Just before her performance last night, in which she auditioned to be the next Ellen, Chloe Petts sat down with me to talk comedy, chat shows and queer representation in the arts. The post Shedcast – Chloe Petts appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Legendary writer and solo performance artist, Tim Crouch, sits down with me to discuss his seminal play, “My Arm”, and the frustrations with the form that drove him to create it. The post Shedcast – Tim Crouch appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A bumper episode celebrating last night’s double-bill of Yolanda Mercy’s “Quarter Life Crisis”, and Joe Sellman-Leava’s “Labels”. Join us for a chinwag about how these pieces came to be and how their creators do their thing! The post Shedcast – Yolanda Mercy & Joe Sellman-Leava appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dear friends. I am so sad to have to bid farewell to the brilliant and inspirational Marilyn Imrie. To celebrate her memory, I’d like to share with you a conversation we had at her home in Edinburgh, along with a few thoughts on the impact this great woman made on me as an artist and... View Article The post Remembering Marilyn Imrie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Last night, this powerhouse of comedy performance shared the ups and downs of her last decade at the fringe. Now, we get to spend some time in her company hearing how she got started in the business! The post Shedcast – Jayde Adams appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The host and creator of Immigrant Jam joins us all the way from New York to talk about comedy, the fringe and having a bathtub in your kitchen. Tune in and join the chat! The post Shedcast – Lucie Pohl appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The creators of the hilarious and heartwarming “My Left Nut”, sat down with me, just before the show went live yesterday, to talk about its origins and the journey they’ve been on with this amazing play! The post Shedcast – Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A chance to hear more about the unique and fascinating story behind Adam Kashmiry’s performance in the landmark play, Adam, by Frances Poet. I also bring you some info on what’s up next at the festival! The post Shedcast – Adam Kashmiry appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Following his special reading of Kieran Hurley’s “Beats”, Lorn sits down with me to talk about his Bafta-winning performance as Spanner in the film of the same name, and the experience of taking on the role of narrator of the original play in the shed. The post Shedcast – Lorn Macdonald appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join Apphia Campbell to get some insights into her award-winning show, Woke, which we had the chance to watch last night. Apphia has taken an amazing journey, geographically and artistically, up to this point and she shares some of that with us today! The post Shedcast – Apphia Campbell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Casey Jay Andrews “sheds” some light on her intimate account of family, illness and how we relate to both. Join us on EPISODE 150 (!) for a joyous insight into a unique piece of personal storytelling. The post Shedcast – Casey Jay Andrews appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A fascinating chat about memory, truth and fiction with James Rowland, the writer and performer of Team Viking, last night’s brilliant offering from Shedinburgh. The post Shedcast – James Rowland appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Storyteller, writer and performer Annie George joins me to discuss her search for the truth about her grandfather, a South Indian writer, teacher and friend to the great poets of his day. The post Shedcast – Annie George appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join me in chatting to Chris Thorpe about his show Status which weaves a funny, tragic and sometimes magical tale of what it means to be a citizen of anywhere, or nowhere. The post Shedcast – Chris Thorpe appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The first in a new series of shows direct from the Shedinburgh Fringe Festival! Today, listen to Gary McNair on performing his hilarious tribute to William McGonagall (the world’s worst poet) as a solo show, in a shed, in a theatre, on your screens! The post Shedcast – Gary McNair appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Gary pops by with some very exciting news! Tune in to hear about the Shedinburgh Fringe! The post Gary McNair II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Director of Ayr Gaiety and Borderline Theatre’s brand new film, “Miraculous”, Stuart Hepburn, returns to the show for a catch-up on creating new ways of presenting work in the current times. The post Stuart Hepburn II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our lockdown dress rehearsal, running out of milk, and comedy actors we’re obsessed with. The post Rosemary Boyle appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Let the good times roll! It’s Kevin Lennon! The post Kevin Lennon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of BBC’s Molly and Mack, Danielle Jam, drops by Pitpod bringing her life-affirming energy and excellent chat! The post Danielle Jam appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Reuben joins me this week to talk about his early career, impostor syndrome and his brand new EP, “Things They Know”, which is out now wherever you get your music! The post Reuben Joseph appeared first on Putting it Together.
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“I’m not that vain; although I am now astonishingly beautiful.” Please welcome to the show, the wonderful Mark Jeary! The post Mark Jeary appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The corpse, the cheeks and the cornet. Please welcome back the wonderful Karen Fishwick! The post Karen Fishwick II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Sound designer and composer Pippa Murphy joins me today from her rural studio to talk music, software, sound design and poppies! What a joy to catch up with Pippa and pick her brains about her many skills and specialties. Thanks for listening, pals. The post Pippa Murphy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The Mousetrap, The Woman in Black and more anecdotes than you can shake a stick at; living legend Crawford Logan joins me for an hour of conversation. Sit back and enjoy! The post Crawford Logan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our first chat in maybe 20 years – since then Frances has had enormous success on stage and screen. Lots to catch up on! The post Frances Mayli McCann appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Trainers, trinkets and too much vape juice. The post Simon Donaldson II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The return of the amazing Colette, fresh from the set of new Sky series, “Domina”. It was brilliant to reconnect with Colette to discuss stunts on “The Witcher”, Colette’s solo work, and of course lockdown life. The post Colette Dalal Tchantcho II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An inspirational story about the power that artists can have – even with something as simple as walking! The post Matthew McVarish appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brian May hasn’t been on this podcast, but he features in a truly wonderful way in this episode. Check it out to find out more! The post John McLarnon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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For our 130th episode of the show, I thought I’d answer some of your questions. Then a good pal drops in for a wee chat! The post Q&A / Dawn Sievewright II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A wee solo chat episode for you this week. Stay well and enjoy! The post Episode 129 with Brian appeared first on Putting it Together.
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I caught up with Stephen right before he walked on stage for what would have been one of the last performances of a national tour of Willy Russell’s “Educating Rita”, before lockdown. A massive talent and a true gent. Enjoy! The post Stephen Tompkinson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Another isolation podcast – forgive the occasional lag in sound, won’t you? So great to have a chat with the charming Sarah Miele whose breadth of experience (including appearing in the second ever cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End) coupled with her positive attitude make her just the tonic! The post Sarah Miele appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Let’s have a wee break from all the usual chat. Come and join Gareth Williams for an hour and hear what makes him tick. The post Gareth Williams appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Hope this finds you safe and well. Belle joined me remotely for a chat about all things life and art, and a healthy dose of “how do we process the current world situation”. Stay indoors and stay creative! The post Belle Jones appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Lucy and I get together to bring you a special morale-boosting episode. If you’re sick, isolated or have lost work, I’m with you. Stay strong. Thanks for listening! Theataccounts COVID financial info Help with Universal Credit The post Lucy Hutchison appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The first time we’ve had a reality tv star on the show. The singing guru. He’s infectious with positivity – it’s Edward Reid! The post Edward Reid appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Karaoke, comedy and acclaim – Scots know and love Karen Dunbar, but how did her journey begin and what drives her to keep going? Join us to find out! The post Karen Dunbar appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This week’s episode is brought to you by the National Theatre of Scotland and features none other than the legendary Billy Mack. Join us for an hour of great honesty, many laughs, and plenty of great insight! The post Billy Mack appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dangerous driving, directing and dreaming… The post Sarah McCardie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Why is Kirsty wearing her jammies in the studio? Find out this and so much more… The post Kirsty McDuff appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Martin Quinn is funny, talented and clever! The post Martin Quinn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Radio anecdotes, Ferry Tales and Earnest conversations… The post Lu Kemp appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Christina and Brian and how oil mixes with art* (*sort of). The post Christina Gordon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A veteran of the stage and screen talks timing, traditions and “staging a school play”. The post Steven McNicoll appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Telling stories, sharing emotions, getting more fearful as you get older… Hurrah for Hannah! The post Hannah Jarrett-Scott appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The working title for this episode was, “Christmas Shows I Have Known”, but we ventured down many more roads. So now, it’s an untitled and brilliant chat I was lucky to have with veteran stage manager, Dan Travis. The post Dan Travis appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Merry Christmas, everyone. Thanks for the support now and always. Enjoy our little festive offering! The post Pinocchio – Pitpod Panto 2019 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Playwrighting with the pitter patter – oh and eggs. The post Oliver Emanuel appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The only person ever to bring crocheting into the studio, Linda McLean talks to me about getting to know herself through her writing, and of course the obligatory question: why crochet? The post Linda McLean appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The triumphant return of the brilliant Sally Reid – currently playing the title role in Cinderfella at Glasgow’s Tron theatre. The post Sally Reid II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A unique take on the first year of life outside drama school. What an inspiration! The post Callum Douglas appeared first on Putting it Together.
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“It’s a lot, innit? But it’s worth it.” Spend an hour of your life with the lovely Ewan. You won’t regret it. The post Ewan Somers appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Kirstin and Brian studied on the same course, 4 years apart, and sit down to chat about the paths they’ve taken since then. Narrative, spirituality, self-criticism – it’s all here! The post Kirstin McLean appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Connections, calamities and quantity surveyors. The post Martin McCormick appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Curious Incident, Ulster American, Crocodile Fever. Let’s chat! Please consider making a donation to the show – the price of a coffee could make a huge difference. The post Lucianne McEvoy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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ASMR, accents and audition pieces. The post Laurie Scott appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Dundee Rep was 80, the ensemble was 20 and Irene and I got together for a chat. Enjoy! The post Irene Macdougall appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Veteran West End musical theatre performer, Christopher Howell, joins me for a fascinating chat. The post Christopher Howell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A big thank you to everyone who’s supported the show thus far, especially to those who made this terrific live event such a success! Please click to chip in and support the podcast… The post Episode 100 – Janey Godley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Producing, pies and local panto! The post Susie Armitage appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Introversion, Liam Neeson and crying in the toilets. The post David Ireland appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The triumphant return of one of the show’s biggest supporters, TV star, writer, director and top class human, Lesley Hart! Tickets for episode 100 – live recording with guest Janey Godley! The post Lesley Hart II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A bit of light relief. I’m sorry. I had to put a pun in a show description sooner or later. Grant Anderson talking about his love for theatre and how he does his amazing work as a top lighting designer! Tickets for episode 100 LIVE! The post Grant Anderson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Spoken word, spitting rhymes and self-care at the fringe. Click here to buy tickets to the 100th episode bash! The post Cat Hepburn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Police, Potter and Peter Gynt! The post Adam McNamara appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Cruise ships, Cats and vocal chords! 100th episode live – click here for tickets The post Hannah Howie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Comedy, veganism, ayahuasca. We really didn’t leave anything out in the triumphant return of Darren Connell! The post Darren Connell II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Call centres, Disney and raw onions! The post Joanne McGuinness appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Largs, elocution lessons and swearing in front of your mammy! The post Andy McGregor appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Spin class, off-the-cuff clarinet and living in the moment! The post Kirsty MacLaren appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A borrowed laptop, an improvised theme tune and an emergency guest! The post Tom Urie – Part II appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Accents, decoupage and exceptionally good sports gear. The post Simon Donaldson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint’s outgoing producer talks ballet, casting, script-reading, literature, David MacLennan, calling in favours, and much much more! The post Sarah MacFarlane appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Music, pub landlady wisdom, oh, and Ireland! The post Michael John McCarthy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Comedy timing, feminism and a little bit of Sir Ian McKellen! The post Nicola Roy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Six year veteran of River City and seasoned stage actor Scott Fletcher comes in for a chat – and we soon realise we worked together on one of our very first shows, when our Scott was just five! The post Scott Fletcher appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This stalwart of Scottish theatre came up through the ranks alongside John Tiffany and Vicky Featherstone, serving her apprenticeship with Wildcat along the way, and since then has worked in all the great houses on some truly groundbreaking pieces. The post Gabriel Quigley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Episode also known as “It’s difficult to hustle in Biggar”. Robin Laing joins me to talk cyclepaths, the Carnoustie Theatre Club and plenty more tangential topics including, “does the world implode if you talk repeatedly about your own podcast during an episode of said podcast?” The post Robin Laing appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Transitioning straight from drama school graduation into a year-long acting internship with the Citizens’ Theatre may well be the young actor’s dream and that’s just what happened to Anna Russell-Martin, closely followed by her first appearance at A Play, A Pie and A Pint. In the middle of it all, we take an hour to... View Article The post Anna Russell-Martin appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Given how recently these two graduated from the Contemporary Performance Practice course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Robbie and Jack are fairly making waves in Scottish theatre, with their own unique storytelling style, drawing from real stories from their home towns and using in-depth research and verbatim delivery alongside inventive narrative to tell old... View Article The post [Wonder Fools Special] Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The joyous Sarah Higgins joins me today for a great chat about character development, line-learning and escaping to the hills. Her credits include Midsummer, the role of Meg in the original incarnation of The James Plays and, recently, a week’s development with yours truly on a new musical, which is of course how she got... View Article The post Sarah Higgins appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Helping me considerably with my southern Irish accent, Michael Dylan also brings his wit, charm and considerable talent to PITPOD this week, and what a joy it is. It’s time to sit back and take an hour out. I hope you enjoy our chat! Remember that you can support the show quickly and easily by... View Article The post Michael Dylan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Come and join me as I chat all things theatre and much more with the delightful Karen Fishwick, star of Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, Glasgow Girls and most recently, the RSC’s Romeo and Juliet. Click here to pledge in support of the podcast! The post Karen Fishwick appeared first on Putting it Together.
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With a CV that bursts at the seams with worldwide theatre credits including Wolf Hall, The James Plays, This House, Midsummer and most recently, Local Hero, Matthew Pidgeon is a welcome addition to the PITPOD collection! He joined me in the wee Knightswood studio to talk all things theatre and acting, and even a little... View Article The post Matthew Pidgeon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Celebrated writer of “A Play, A Pie and A Pint”s current offering, Aye Elvis, whilst having one of her early plays rehearsing in Perth ahead of a major Scottish tour, it’s high times for Morna Young. But she made time to pop by and tell me where it all started for her and what a... View Article The post Morna Young appeared first on Putting it Together.
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I bet you didn’t know there was a one-man version of “The Steamie”. Well, there is. Or at least, there was. Gather round and hear tell of it, and many other showbiz mysteries. There’s only one man for this job: it’s the inimitable Darren Brownlie! Thanks for listening pals. Click here to pledge a small... View Article The post Darren Brownlie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Jessica joins me for a mikado snack and a chat about life and art. We discover ourselves as kindred spirits in creating our own childhood productions – right down to owning the very same presentation-case edition of “Cats” on VHS. Join us for a chat! To support the podcast, please click here. The post Jessica Hardwick appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A well-known face of both stage and screen, Grant stopped by to chat with me about watching cancelled TV shows, the massive challenges of working a season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, and of course his great skill at “doing nothing”! Join us for a wee blether. Thanks for your continued support. If you’d like to... View Article The post Grant O’Rourke appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This week it’s the turn of hugely prolific and highly sough-after producer, Sarah Gray, to sit across from me as we put it together. Of course, the first question on my lips and perhaps yours is, “what does a theatre producer actually do?” And from there we get into the nuts and bolts of it... View Article The post Sarah Gray appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A man who can only be described as a veteran broadcaster, Grant Stott’s credits include 17 years at Forth One, hosting many different live TV shows including Scotsport, and more recently, taking the reigns on Wednesdays and Thursdays on BBC Radio Scotland’s Afternoon Show. Despite being tremendously busy putting together Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety... View Article The post Grant Stott appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Meghan Tyler has in recent times expanded her list of credits to become not only an actor of note but also a significant force as a writer on the Scottish theatre scene. We talk for a lovely hour where we cover everything from work to mental health to eating dinner in the bath. Thanks for... View Article The post Meghan Tyler appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of pantos and summer seasons up and down the country and indeed around the world, Johnny Mac drops by for a chat about his life and career. As with a few of my guests, this was the first time we’d ever met, so let this be a chance for us all to get to... View Article The post Johnny Mac appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor and writer Isobel McArthur joins me to natter about everything and nothing. Her adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is about to embark on a national tour while her acting career goes from strength to strength. Her chat is also on point. Thanks for listening! Now if you like the show and can afford to,... View Article The post Isobel McArthur appeared first on Putting it Together.
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It’s the first time I’ve had a storyteller on the show and Dan does not disappoint. Delving deep into the nuts and bolts of what stories are all about and why we tell them, we spend a smashing hour exchanging ideas and of course laughs. Thanks for listening to us, and if you enjoy the... View Article The post Dan Serridge appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Both a brilliant actor and an all-round decent human, Jamie Marie has recently been seen in Dominic Hill’s production of Cinderella at the Citz and Adam McNamara’s groundbreaking police drama, Stand By, directed by Joe Douglas. Our chat happened in the middle of Christmas show time, so I managed to catch Jamie in between shows... View Article The post Jamie Marie Leary appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Actor and the star of Kieran Hurley’s recent hit, Mouthpiece, Lorn Macdonald chatted to me about being observed, moving swiftly from one role to the next, and even a healthy dose of spirituality. Big thanks to Lorn for taking the time to be on the show. Remember, if you’d like to help support the podcast,... View Article The post Lorn Macdonald appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Orla spent seven years at the helm of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, championing, programming and directing some of the best new writing in the world. We sat down to talk about her time at the Trav and what’s next, both for the theatre and for her! Remember, if you’d like to help support the... View Article The post Orla O’Loughlin appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Hello Pitpodders and a happy new year to you! This is a very special episode where the tables are turned. My friend and colleague Blythe Duff, the first guest I ever had on the show, agreed to interview me for this episode, even insisting that I sit on the “guest” side of the studio table.... View Article The post New Year Special 2018/19 appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Theatre director, magician, puppeteer – the list seems endless. It’s Ross MacKay, a brilliant human and a prolific talent, who makes considerable effort to get to my wee studio and chat for an hour. Big thanks to Ross for doing it. I think the promise that it would be the christmas “special” was part of... View Article The post Ross MacKay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Jo Clifford was at one time something of a lone wolf; the only openly trans playwright in the UK theatre scene. Now, thankfully, she is a leading figure in a vibrant and growing community and this season she revives her hugely successful one-woman play, The Gospel According to Jesus Queen of Heaven. We sat down... View Article The post Jo Clifford appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A “garret playwright”, Douglas Maxwell has written in his own unusual way (i.e. – mostly unsolicited) for over twenty years and boasts The Whip Hand, Fever Dream: Southside and Charlie Sonata among his many successes. We talk about being an artist, being a “success” and the ever-present imposter syndrome. Big thanks to Douglas for taking... View Article The post Douglas Maxwell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of the soon-to-be-released film “Beats”, Cristina Ortega is currently appearing in “Wendy and Peter Pan”, at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre and I managed to catch up with him to talk books, plays, not passing exams and the “corporate rave scene”. Big thanks to Cristian for taking the time to chat with me, and to... View Article The post Cristian Ortega appeared first on Putting it Together.
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My guest today has worked as a stage manager on shows big and small all around the world. I thought it was about time we heard what it looks like from behind the scenes. So here we are, chatting our way through what high school drama looks like for the tech-orientated people, how to learn... View Article The post Carrie Taylor appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join me and my guest, Guy Hughes, as we wander through childhoods spent putting on shows, how we get inspired to create, and of course the story of Guy’s worst audition! Guy and I recently worked together on Twelfth Night and I had the pleasure of grabbing him for a chat before the show closed.... View Article The post Guy Hughes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from taking the lead in the acclaimed People, Places and Things on its first national tour, Lisa made time to talk to me in between performances of Twelfth Night. We get to grips with being in the bubble, coming out of the bubble and not forgetting your real life whilst in the bubble. There’s... View Article The post Lisa Dwyer Hogg appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Musical director for such productions as The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, The James Plays and more recently Midsummer and Twelfth Night, Aly describes his discovery of music and drama in deepest Ayrshire, how a night out at Kelso Folk Club turned into one of the most famous pieces of theatre to come out Scotland... View Article The post Aly Macrae appeared first on Putting it Together.
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It’s been a year since I released episode 1, and in celebration of that, I’ve made a special episode which looks back over the year and highlights a few favourite moments. Please share as widely as you can! Here’s to the year ahead! The post One Year of Putting it Together appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The brilliant Katie joins me this week for episode 51 and we discuss growing up on a diet of musical theatre soundtrack albums, being an introvert and anxiety in the life of the performer. Thanks for all the retweets and lovely comments for last week’s 50th episode! Long may it continue! The post Katie Barnett appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Collectively known as Noisemaker, they’re the team behind the music and lyrics of “My Left/Right Foot”, and the currently in development, “My Name is Ben”. They joined me for episode 50(!) to talk all things writing and musical theatre before they set off for the states where their new show has its premiere early next... View Article The post Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A prolific director of radio, TV and stage, but more importantly a pal, Marilyn joins me to share her take on art: what it’s about, what it’s for and why she loves it. Yet another hour I spent completely fascinated by one of the greats of our industry. Thanks for listening! The post Marilyn Imrie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Creator and performer of Hitch and Heads Up, co-writer of the recent Square Go and writer of the upcoming Mouthpiece at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, Kieran Hurley’s CV can’t fail to impress. But how does he do it? What is the process of actually getting the thing written. We chat about collaboration, daydreaming, discipline and the... View Article The post Kieran Hurley appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from a sell-out run with Birds of Paradise and National Theatre of Scotland’s “My Left Right Foot’, Richard Conlon joins me backstage at the Lyceum to chat about his work and process. How does he approach Shakespeare? Why does he relish the time between jobs just as much as the jobs themselves? And just... View Article The post Richard Conlon appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Brought up in Kuwait, Colette found creativity to be the key to understanding the world, so when drama appeared as a school subject, she grabbed it with both hands. What a pleasure to share a stage with her in Twelfth Night, where she gives a powerful and magnetic performance, and to share an hour with... View Article The post Colette Dalal Tchantcho appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The first female artistic director of Dundee Rep, not to mention director of Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams’ “306: Dawn”, Jemima Levick chatted with me for an hour about all things directing, casting and even the joy of the model box. Come and have a wee listen in, why don’t you? Thanks for listening! The post Jemima Levick appeared first on Putting it Together.
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He’s spent many years on our screens in shows such as Taggart, Coronation Street and most recently, Holby City, and now John Michie comes along to PITPOD for a chat! John takes us through his unorthodox childhood to his time as a stage manager who couldn’t work a lighting desk, all the way up to... View Article The post John Michie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From amateur dramatics in Carnoustie all the way to the West End with the hugely popular “Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour”, Caroline Deyga joins me in the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh to chart her journey, her various great roles and to discuss the current state of gender politics in our industry. Join us, won’t you? The post Caroline Deyga appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Direct from his massive success in Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America”, both at The National and on Broadway, James McArdle joins me to chat about playing an iconic American role for both British and American audiences, dealing with stage fright and the common misconceptions surrounding Scottish actors working outside Scotland. Join us for a wee... View Article The post James McArdle appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A child of PACE, Paisley’s long-standing youth theatre outfit, Dani Heron went on to study acting at LAMDA and has been seen in The James Plays (NTS), The Venetian Twins (Lyceum) and is soon to be seen in Rebus: Long Shadows (Birmingham Rep and National Tour). It’s always good to have an old pal on... View Article The post Dani Heron appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Director of ‘Square Go’, currently playing at Summerhall’s Roundabout venue at 8.20pm every night, Finn popped by to tell me about growing up on the sidelines of rehearsal rooms, becoming a director after actor training, and about the specific set of skills required to be an associate director. Thanks for listening, and here’s wishing everyone... View Article The post Finn den Hertog appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Direct from the hugely successful national tour of “Sunshine on Leith”, Neshla Caplan sat down with me to chat about Scottish musicals, parenting whilst training and working as an actor, and her experience of managing a box office and secretly wanting to be on stage. Thanks for listening in pals. Give us a share and... View Article The post Neshla Caplan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of “Only an Excuse” since the 1980s and now starring in the hugely successful “Two Doors Down”, on BBC2, Jonathan Watson charts his journey from youth theatre classes in Glasgow all the way to becoming one of Scotland’s best-loved comic actors. Thanks, as ever, for listening. The post Jonathan Watson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of “Adam” and “Locker Room Talk”, Rehanna MacDonald comes by to have a chat about how she approaches her work, and what it means to her to be involved in the arts. It was an honour to sit across from her and talk about the value of art and have a few laughs along... View Article The post Rehanna MacDonald appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Star of Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road, Andrew Still drops in to talk about his experiences as a young actor, straight from school, getting a part in a major TV drama. From there, he has gone from strength to strength on TV and stage and he shares what he’s learned about the business, and about himself,... View Article The post Andrew Still appeared first on Putting it Together.
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I’m back from a short break and I’m delighted to bring you my interview with the wonderful Barbara Rafferty. What an absolute joy it was to sit down with her and look back over a tremendous career in theatre and television, and to look forward to everything this great lady still has to give to... View Article The post Barbara Rafferty appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Writer, director, actor and self-confessed bad poet Stuart Hepburn joins me today to talk about processing the world through ideas and about how showing up reluctantly and on crutches to a first student audition would eventually lead to a part in “Tiger’. Wait, that’s “Taggart”. Join us for another episode of Putting it Together. And... View Article The post Stuart Hepburn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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My guest this week is prolific actor and director, Alison Peebles. We talk about her journey from art school to stage management to finally beginning to act in regional tours. We also have a chat about Alison’s MS and how it has affected her life and work. A joyous hour with an endlessly fascinating woman.... View Article The post Alison Peebles appeared first on Putting it Together.
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My guest this week is the tremendous, warm and funny David Mara. You might have seen him in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time in London’s West End or one of the many large-scale pieces he’s been involved in at both the National Theatre of Great Britain and the National Theatre... View Article The post David Mara appeared first on Putting it Together.
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CATS-nominated for her starring role in The Macbeths, Charlene Boyd pops by for a chat about life, theatre and kids! Feed your soul by spending a happy hour in the company of this joyous lady. Thanks to everyone for keeping listening and sharing the podcast. Have a great week! The post Charlene Boyd appeared first on Putting it Together.
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How does one wee change of heart about football turn into a decades-long career in TV, film and theatre? Join Colin McCredie and me as we find out. Colin starred in Taggart for 15 years and originated the role of Brian in Passing Places, and he joined me in the studio to talk about those... View Article The post Colin McCredie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The second Scots Makar, or national poet of Scotland, Liz Lochhead is also one of Scotland’s most widely performed playwrights, and a performer in her own right. We spent time together laughing, crying and discussing the nature of our work, and what a joy it was. Join us as we put it together. Thanks for... View Article The post Liz Lochhead appeared first on Putting it Together.
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7:84, Wildcat and Oran Mor stalwart, Dave Anderson is also no stranger to the big or small screen with turns in Gregory’s Girl and of course City Lights. Right now he is preparing to play the legendary Chic Murray in “Chic Murray: A Funny Place for a Window”, at Oran Mor, Glasgow and The Lemon... View Article The post Dave Anderson appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One of Scotland’s most prolific playwrights and a seasoned screenwriter into the bargain, Rona Munro joins me for an hour to talk writing, art and the human experience. Have a wee listen to us as we struggle with the big artistic questions and even manage a laugh or two. Thanks for listening, sharing and SUBSCRIBING! The post Rona Munro appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join me and my guest Gavin Jon Wright as we put the world to rights. Gavin’s made quite a name for himself in Scottish theatre over the years due to brilliant performances in shows like “Dragon”, and more recently, “Trainspotting”. We discuss the introverts’ view on a career in the arts, overcoming nerves, and those... View Article The post Gavin Jon Wright appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join us for the first live episode of Putting it Together. Big thanks to all at The Tron for their hard work in getting this one off the ground. Also thanks to everyone who made it along! It was a great buzz to do the show in this new way and I was honoured to... View Article The post Johnny McKnight & Anita Vettesse (The Live Show!) appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Lesley Hart has made the transition from script editor to actor on River City, and on today’s episode, hear about that big change and the bigger journey that has brought her to this point. We get into discussing what it means to fit in, how to proceed if you don’t believe that you belong in... View Article The post Lesley Hart appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From rural amateur dramatics to Black Watch, it’s been quite a journey for Robbie Jack. We had a great laugh discussing learning on the job, why Robbie doesn’t have a hit list of ideal jobs and how living in the moment is the key to any actor’s happiness. Thanks for listening. Get your tickets below... View Article The post Robert Jack appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Mid-tour of the new Scottish musical, Bingo, Jo Freer stopped by for a cuppa and a chat. Join us as we discuss what happens when you don’t get the lead role (and you’re five years old), touring America and, of course, dobber choreography. Thanks for listening and supporting the show! Drop me a line: brian@puttingittogethercast.com... View Article The post Jo Freer appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Incoming director of Live Theatre, Newcastle, Joe Douglas chats to me this week and we go from Saturday Night Fever to The Cheviot via Joe’s family-produced play, Five Plus One! Join us for a few laughs and a hearty discussion about Joe’s joyous directing style and what makes him tick. Thanks for listening! The post Joe Douglas appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join Dawn Sievewright and me as we spend an hour talking about breaking the rules, turning up for a musical theatre school audition in your trackies and how to balance a panto at Macrobert with a run at the Southwark Playhouse. Thanks for listening, sharing and subscribing! The post Dawn Sievewright appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Creator of River City, writer of Sunshine On Leith and Passing Places, Stephen Greenhorn drops into Pitpod to talk about his beginnings as a writer, creating work for different platforms and choosing between struggling to survive or giving up entirely. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post Stephen Greenhorn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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In between performances of The Belle’s Stratagem at Edinburgh’s Lyceum Theatre, Helen popped in, wig still on head, to have a quick chat. And what an inspiring time it was. We cover everything from 1700s feminist writing to anxiety disorder and lots that’s in between. I hope you’ll enjoy spending a wee hour with us. Thanks... View Article The post Helen Mackay appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Direct from his stellar success in The National Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, Peter Forbes tells me what it’s like to handle some of the most challenging material ever written for musical theatre. Along the way we chat about his recent work on audiobooks and his two-year stint in Mamma Mia in the West... View Article The post Peter Forbes appeared first on Putting it Together.
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I was lucky enough to catch Maureen for a great hour of chat between her phenomenal success in The Ferryman in the West End and taking her role in Simon Stone’s Yerma off to New York. With a well-known Scottish variety comedian for a father, Maureen’s path was perhaps obvious from the start, and her... View Article The post Maureen Beattie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Darren Connell tells me about his unlikely journey into the world of stand-up and acting for TV and theatre. Kick back and join us for a great hour of chat where we talk about our mutual admiration for the Marx Brothers, the funniest open audition on the show to date and being heckled by the... View Article The post Darren Connell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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An original cast member of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart drops in to Pitpod for a wee chat and we hear all about Annie Grace’s five years on the road with Scotland’s best-known piece of gig-theatre. We also get to chatting about pipe bands and even lilt our way through a wee Irish reel... View Article The post Annie Grace appeared first on Putting it Together.
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From Arabian Sultan to Lennox in “The Scottish Play”, it’s a good time to chat to Nicholas Karimi. This interview felt like the perfect way to round off a great Christmas season in Edinburgh. Join Nicholas and me as we talk method, Mamet and Macbeth. Thanks for all your feedback recently and for listening! The post Nicholas Karimi appeared first on Putting it Together.
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A River City star with a soulful voice and chat to match? Yes indeed. Frances Thorburn is our guest this week and we discuss Scotland’s love for her new onscreen other half, her jazz singing career since the age of 14 and of course, Millie, who snores her way through the entire interview. I hope... View Article The post Frances Thorburn appeared first on Putting it Together.
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This brand new episode features our guest, David Greig. One of the most prolific playwrights in Scotland, David has written contemporary plays, adapted classics, and even turned his hand to writing the book of a modern musical. Join us as we discuss his writing technique, how he deals with criticism and praise, and his work... View Article The post David Greig appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Join us for another hour of creative conversation. Our guest this week is Gavin Mitchell, star of Still Game and a staple of the Scottish theatre for many years. We hear what it was like to share a stage with comedy legend Gerard Kelly and how even Boaby the Barman has to walk the streets... View Article The post Gavin Mitchell appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our guest this week is Kim Allan, star of The Broons and recently seen on the BBC in The Replacement. We have a good old natter about theatre, TV, film and many other topics including what to do if your mum gets more auditions than you, coping strategies for the time in between jobs and... View Article The post Kim Allan appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our guest this week is the one and only Keith Fleming, fresh from his run in The Macbeths at the Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow and from a healthy stint on Outlander. We talk repertory theatre, rehearsal processes and what’s wrong with cod corpsing! Join us. Thanks for listening! The post Keith Fleming appeared first on Putting it Together.
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One half of the phenomenally successful comedy duo, The Dolls, Louise joins me to discuss childhood games of make-believe, joining a drama club to meet boys and what it’s like to spend a year in the worldwide hit musical, Mamma Mia! Like and share and tell your pals. Thanks for listening! The post Louise McCarthy appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our guest this week joins me for a great hour of creative conversation, where we discuss music and its effect on us, Tutti Frutti, learning on the job, and all whilst Millie the dog paces around the studio! Thanks for being part of it, and thanks for listening. The post Tom Urie appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our guest this week is Sally Reid, star of BBC’s Scot Squad, and, this season, Gareth Nicholls’ new production of Morna Pearson’s “How to Disappear”. We discuss everything from childhood shows and playground make-believe weddings to Sally’s pre-show routine and how many coffee shop loyalty cards is too many. Thanks for listening! The post Sally Reid appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Our guest this week is Andrew Rothney, star of The James Plays, Grain in the Blood and, most recently, Look Back in Anger. Join us as we discuss the techniques of preparing for a job and for a role, the music that always accompanies Andrew in his process and our shared love of awkward comedy.... View Article The post Andrew Rothney appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Fresh from her success in the 30th anniversary tour of “The Steamie”, my guest today is the actor Fiona Wood. We discuss auditions, our first school shows and the nerves that form such a large part of our jobs. We had a laugh and I hope you do too. Thanks for listening! The post Fiona Wood appeared first on Putting it Together.
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The man The Scotsman called “a truly impressive performer, charismatic, relaxed and fascinating to watch”. I believe he’s every bit as fascinating to hear as we delve into his young life, his work and his relationship with audiences around the world. Thanks for listening! The post Gary McNair appeared first on Putting it Together.
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Putting it Together launches with guest Blythe Duff. We discuss Blythe’s training, early theatre work and her 21-year stint in the world-famous ‘Taggart’. Thanks for listening! The post Blythe Duff appeared first on Putting it Together.
