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The Screenster Podcast takes a closer look at the film and television world through the lens of industry insiders. Host and actress Georgie Grier talks to her guests about their careers, the highs and lows of this business and the good stuff on our screens.
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Stand-Up Comedy, Touring and Edinburgh Fringe with Emmanuel Sonubi
Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins Georgie on the podcast ahead of his UK tour ‘Curriculum Vitae’. Georgie and Emmanuel met at Edinburgh Fringe and they chat about their experiences of taking shows up there. Emmanuel tells Georgie about his upcoming tour as well as how he got into stand-up, his experience with a particular heckler, working on cruise ships, performing on television, comedian riders, work envy and what he’s watching.
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Intimacy Coordinating on ‘Poor Things’, ‘One Day’ and more with Elle McAlpine
Georgie is joined by Elle McAlpine, an Intimacy Coordinator (‘Poor Things’, ‘One Day’, ‘It’s a Sin’) and Actor (‘Gentleman Jack’). Georgie asks Elle more about her time working as an Intimacy Coordinator on the Oscar nominated film ‘Poor Things’ where she worked closely with Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and other actors. Elle also talks about the TV shows she has worked on like everyone’s favourite new Netflix series, ‘One Day’. She breaks down what her job involves and Georgie finds out what she likes watching.
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Creating the Solo Show 'Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon’ at the Garrick Theatre with Rosie Day
This week Georgie is joined by Actor and Writer Rosie Day. Rosie wrote and previously performed a solo show called 'Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon' that is now heading to the Garrick Theatre in the West End. It will star Charithra Chandran who played Edwina Sharma in series two of 'Bridgerton'. Georgie and Rosie discuss their experiences of making one girl/woman shows, Georgie finds out more about Rosie’s background as a child actor when she worked on television series like 'Outlander' and they (of course) chat about watching 'One Day'.
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Playing Ian in 'One Day' on Netflix and more! with Jonny Weldon
Actor Jonny Weldon, who plays Ian in the recent hit TV show 'One Day' on Netflix, joins Georgie on the podcast! Georgie asks Jonny more about his time filming and they dissect what it is that's so magical about the storyline and characters. Jonny also chats about the funny videos that he started posting online in lockdown, working on stage when he was younger and what other shows he enjoys watching.
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'Sunsets' at Seven Dials Playhouse until 30th September - Bonus Episode
My one woman play, 'Sunsets', is at Seven Dials Playhouse until 30th September. I'll be performing it each night at 7.30pm and it would be lovely to have you there. The show is about romantic comedies, podcasts and more. For tickets, head to Seven Dials Playhouse's website!
https://www.sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk/shows/sunsets
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'Sunsets' & 'Mr Sister' at Omnibus Theatre with Holly and Brooke are Hooked
Georgie is performing her romantic comedy one woman play, 'Sunsets', at Omnibus Theatre in Clapham TONIGHT (20th July) and TOMORROW (21st July) at 8.30pm. And before this tonight, there will be a performance of 'Mr Sister' at 7pm with Holly Kellingray and Brooke Jones, AKA Holly and Brooke are Hooked. You can watch Holly and Brooke's videos on Instagram and TikTok and, like Georgie, they are heading up to Edinburgh Fringe for the month! Georgie chats to them to find out more.