Offstage Offstage Podcast
-
- Arts
An insight the into what goes on behind the scenes in professional theatre and the people who make theatre happen.
-
Episode Eight - Stage Manager - Georgia Bird
The final episode of Season One where Rory and Spencer interview Stage Manager Georgia Bird and chat to her about her life as an Assistant Stage Manager, a Deputy Stage Manager and now a Stage Manager. Georgia has worked with some of the biggest names in acting in the West End and abroad and we delve into all her work behind the scenes.
-
Episode Seven - Sign Language Interpreter - Donna Ruane
Donna Ruane is the focus of Episode Seven where Rory and Spencer chat to her about her career and the work she does as a sign language interpreter. Donna and her team travel the UK working on a huge amount of theatre productions and making them accessible for the deaf audience.
-
Episode Six - Critic - Sarah Hemming
Spencer and Rory track down Financial Times critic Sarah Hemming and talk to her about her life as a critic. She's so passionate about her job, it really was a great chat. The episode focusses on all the work she has done; do critics all huddle together during press night and does she feel guilt giving a one star review? Hoping for 5* reviews from listeners for this one!
-
Episode Five - Wardrobe Mistress - Laura Linstead
In the fifth of the series, Rory and Spencer chat about their time in tights, splitting trousers onstage and dressing as a German soldier. We then chat to the lovely Laura Linstead, Head of Wardrobe on many theatrical productions around the world who delves into what its really like heading up a wardrobe department.