Camden Fringe Pod

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It's called the Camden Fringe Pod, but this informative podcast covers all aspects of the creation and production of fringe theatre and comedy. It is for anyone interested in the world of performance at any fringe festival AND BEYOND!It's presented and produced by the Camden Fringe founders, Zena and Michelle, who speak to industry insiders about all aspects of putting on a fringe production and finding a path for talent and creativity. Guests include theatre managers, technical crew, writers, performers, agents, other festivals, directors, reviewers and more who are happy to share their wisdom, insights and experience.
For more information on the Camden Fringe www.camdenfringe.com
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Episode 40 - John Plews

May 07 2024 30 mins

Zena and Michelle have a great catch-up with John Plews and find out what he's been up to since he and Katie stood down as the managers of Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The big news is - he's bring his own show to the Camden Fringe this summer!Titanic - The Inquiry: https://camdenfringe.com/events/titanic-the-inquiry/Ovation UK: https://ovationuk.com/Upstairs at the Gatehouse: https:/

Episode 39 - Comedy writer Joel Morris

Apr 30 2024 42 mins

We were absolutely delighted to talk to brilliant comedy writer Joel Morris about his new book Be Funny Or Die - How Comedy Works and Why It Matters which is an excellent dissection of comedy, but also contains loads of great advice on writing in general.Joel is one of Britain’s busiest and most respected comedy writers, working on everything from Charlie Brooker’s Wipe shows t

Episode 38 - Matthew Parker

Apr 23 2024 29 mins

An insightful interview with Matthew Parker, an all-round accomplished Fringe Theatre maker. He speaks to us primarily about marketing and press relations, but has many insights to share.If you only take one bit of his advice, make it "don't be a dick." But do take more of his advice as it's excellent and based on his wide experience.Find out more about Matthew and engage his servi

Episode 37 - Three Chairs and A Hat Theatre talk Mrs Pack

Apr 16 2024 31 mins

Zena and Michelle meet Nia Williams and Katie Blackwell of Three Chairs and a Hat Theatre who are bringing their show Mrs Pack to the Camden Fringe this summer. Find out about the real story behind this new piece, the challenges of putting on a fringe musical and recording your performance.Mrs Pack can be seen at the Etcetera Theatre on the 19th, 20th, 24th and 15th of August https

Episode 36 - Mark Ravenhill

Apr 09 2024 31 mins

We are delighted that Mark Ravenhill - playwright and theatre maker - agreed to talk to us about his work and to share his advice for fringe theatre makers. Mark is currently mailing out (for FREE!) 101 Exercises for Playwrights via Buttondown. You can sign up and find out more via: https://twitter.com/MarkRavenhill2More info on the Camden Fringe www.camdenfringe.comOur music is by

Episode 35 - Chris Grady

Apr 02 2024 29 mins

We chat to Chris Grady about first time producing, chocolate cake and musicals. Chris Grady is a facilitator, workshop leader and trainer specialising in the support of the next generation of creative producers and practitioners. Chris created and ran the MA in Creative Producing at Mountview Academy for of Theatre Arts, until August 2018. He then returned to live in Scotland where

Episode 34 - Heather Jeffrey of London Pub Theatres

Mar 26 2024 21 mins

Michelle and Zena speak to Heather Jeffrey the founder and editor of London Pub Theatres Magazine. Heather is a playwright and artistic director of a theatre company, so is always a thoughtful and sympathetic reviewer of fringe shows. She talks about pub theatre, writing press releases, contacting the press and how to become a reviewer.Heather is on twitter https://twitter.com/HJwr

Episode 33 - Joe O'Byrne

Mar 19 2024 26 mins

We talk about the latest news and then chat to Joe O'Byrne - the Salford Scorcese - about having a lot of brass neck and taking his many shows on the road.More info about Joe and his work: https://www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/More info on the Camden Fringe www.camdenfringe.comOur music is by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa

Episode 32 - Lambeth Fringe

Mar 12 2024 24 mins

Meet our friends in the South (of London) Rebecca Pryle and Velenzia Spearpoint. They run the Bread and Roses Theatre and the Clapham Fringe, which has now evolved into the Lambeth Fringe. Hear it expand whilst we are chatting.Bread and Roses: https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/Lambeth Fringe: https://www.lambethfringe.com/More info on the Camden Fringe: www.camdenfringe.comOur

Episode 31 - Eventotron

Mar 05 2024 23 mins

Zena and Michelle catch-up with Chris Perkins and Holly Whytock from Eventotron. Eventotron is the arts admin site that the Camden Fringe (and many other festivals and venues use to contact acts and populate their programmes. We find out where it came from, where it's going and what AI means for the future of theatre and fringes.More info on Eventotron: www.eventotron.comMore info