Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

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  1. Abi Carter-Simpson - Episode 18 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    06/01/2021

    Abi Carter-Simpson - Episode 18 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Abi Carter-Simpson is a stand up comedian and musician. She is a regular on the comedy circuit, was the support act for Simon Brodkin in 2019 and has reached great heights in prestigious comedy competitions, she studied musical theatre at the Guilford School of Acting and has appeared on BBC, ITV2 and in the movie Blinded By The Light.  In this episode we talk about Abi's experience in musical theatre, being in the semifinals of a comedy competition in her 3rd gig, her comeback to comedy after lockdown and we share our drama school stories.

    57 min
  2. Tierna McNally - Episode 17 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    05/25/2021

    Tierna McNally - Episode 17 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Tierna McNally is an Irish actor currently finishing her final year in the Arden School of Theatre. Prior to her training she appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Beautiful Game’ in London’s The Other Palace. In this episode we discuss Tierna's journey from a shy young girl to a professional actor, performing musicals with Fusion Theatre, being a cast member in ALW's The Beautiful Game in London and life as a drama school student in a global pandemic.

    1h 2m
  3. Zoe Watkins - Episode 16 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    05/18/2021

    Zoe Watkins - Episode 16 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Zoe Watkins is an Actor, Writer and Director. She has directed pieces in the National Theatre in London and has been seen in Channel 4’s Lee and Dean and FX’s Louie starring Louis CK. She is also directing a new one-man play Unanswered Prayers by Chris McIlvenny.  In this episode we discuss my new play, our favourite Broadway and West End musicals, Zoe's big move to New York City, her experience working with Louis CK and teaching theatre to children.

    1h 4m
  4. John Acres - Episode 15 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    05/10/2021

    John Acres - Episode 15 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    John Acres is a Radio Presenter and Sports commentator. He hosts the breakfast show on BBC Radio Stoke and he commentates on football for Final Score, Radio 5 Live and Match of the Day. In this episode John's start in radio as a volunteer in community radio, what goes into the production of a breakfast radio show, football commentary and life without fans in both sport and theatre.

    49 min
  5. Jenny Aurthur - Episode 15 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    05/04/2021

    Jenny Aurthur - Episode 15 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Jenny Aurthur is a writer and a yoga instructor born is Los Angeles. She has worked for CAA as an assistant agent and as a story Editor for Demi Moore’s production company. She is now a Yoga teacher in New York City. In this episode we talk about Jenny's unusual upbringing, clubbing experience at age 13, favourite movies, writing and suicide.

    1h 21m
  6. Debra Hill - Episode 13 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    04/27/2021

    Debra Hill - Episode 13 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Debra Hill is an Actor from West Belfast. She trained in both Queens University in Belfast and The Acting Studio in New York City. She has performed in TV, Film and Theatre and was in the Terra Nova production of the Belfast Tempest in T13 Warehouse in front of 10,000 people. In this episode we discuss Debra's performance in 'Oliver!' in High School, our holidays as kids, performing Shakespeare at the RSC and training at the Acting Studio in New York City.

    55 min
  7. Marty Maguire - Episode 12 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    04/20/2021

    Marty Maguire - Episode 12 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Marty Maguire is an Actor from Belfast. He has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, London and the list goes on. He has acted in such projects such as, Pulling Moves, The Chronicles of Long Kesh, A Night in November and Mixed Marriage. In this episode we discuss Marty's stage debut in Grease as Danny Zuko at a young age, moving to Los Angeles, performing A Night in November all over the world and his advice to young actors on going far in the industry.

    1h 4m
  8. Aiden Brooks - Episode 11 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    04/13/2021

    Aiden Brooks - Episode 11 - Playing Pretend with Chris McIlvenny

    Aiden Brooks is an Actor, Comedian and Teacher. He has had shows in Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe festivals as part of a double act. He now teaches comedy in the Arden School of Theatre. In this episode we talk about Aiden's early days of working as a Butcher's apprentice, his desire to perform, starting his comedy career with the other half of his double act and what he teaches in the Arden School of Theatre.

    54 min
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