Listen in on Episode #034 of Harry Burton’s WORKING WITH PINTER as we visit A SLIGHT ACHE with Special Guest…
Writer/ Director and long-term Pinter collaborator Gari Jones!
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JOSEPH POTTER - WORKING WITH PHILIP RIDLEY (S1-EP#002 - 17/03/2021)
Episode #002 - WORKING WITH PHILIP RIDLEY. Joined by Joseph Potter - star of Ridley’s latest masterpiece THE POLTERGEIST. This wonderfully rich podcast looks at Joe’s journey out of Drama school and draws on some of the positives that have come out of COVID-19 pandemic - including his epic collaboration with Philip Ridley!
MATTHEW LLOYD - WORKING WITH PHILIP RIDLEY (S1-EP#001 - 23/02/2021)
Episode #001 - Matthew Lloyd on Working With Philip Ridley!
Matthew directed Philip Ridley's first five stage plays, including the multi-award-winning "The Fastest Clock in the Universe" Starring Jude Law and "The Pitchfork Disney”. No one is better placed to talk about staging Ridley's plays than Matthew Lloyd!
WORKING WITH PINTER #032 - 05/02/2021
A fantastic discussion led by Harry Burton about THE HOMECOMING, featuring an international group of Pinter scholars, and Pinter's best friend Henry Woolf.
EVE BEST 'THE HOMECOMING' - WORKING WITH PINTER #031 - 29/01/2021
Eve Best joins Harry Burton for Episode #031 - WORKING WITH PINTER to share her memories of playing RUTH in THE HOMECOMING on Broadway in 2007. A rich discussion follows.
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LESLEY MANVILLE | THE ACTING MACHINE with JULIA CAREY 12/02/2021
Listen in on episode #006 of Julia Carey’s The Acting Machine with star guest Lesley Manville!
”Lesley was my student initially. Later we worked on a couple of TV series together. She went on to become this amazing actor - her work is stunning both on stage and in film.”
- JULIA CAREY
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BIO
CBE Lesley Manville was born on March 12, 1956 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. She is a multi award-winning actress of theatre, film, and television, and has worked extensively with director Mike Leigh. She is known for Another Year (2010), All or Nothing (2002), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Secrets & Lies (1996), and her performance in Phantom Thread (2017), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also had a supporting role in Maleficent (2014). Manville's extensive stage career includes roles in As You Like It, Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Alchemist. Her film debut was in Dance with a Stranger (1985).
This event supported: ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
{United against Dementia}
MIKE LEIGH "Q&A" 13/06/2020
Mike Leigh OBE FRSL is an award-winning writer and director of film and theatre. Known for Abigail’s Party (1977), Secrets & Lies (1996), Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) and
Another Year (2010).
This event supported: MIND {The National Association for Mental Health} & SHELTER {The housing and homelessness charity}.
CASTING DIRECTOR SUSIE PARRISS "Q&A" 30/06/2020
Susie Parriss shares her valuable insights on the future of the UK television industry in light of the current pandemic.
Susie Parriss has worked as an independent casting director for more than 30 years. Her recent work includes Victoria (2016-2019), Poldark (2015-2019), Endeavour (2012-2020), Agatha Raisin (2016-2020) and
Noughts + Crosses (2020).
This event supported: THE FELIX PROJECT
{A United Kingdom charitable organisation that saves surplus food from suppliers and redistributes it to charities and schools}
BRUCE ROBINSON "Q&A" 04/07/2020
Bruce answers questions on his work, shares his views on the industry in light of the current pandemic, as-well as giving us an update on his future projects!
Bruce Robinson is an English director, screenwriter, novelist and actor. He wrote and directed the cult classic
Withnail & I (1987).
This event supported: ANNO'S AFRICA
{UK based children's arts charity running educational arts projects for children living in slum conditions in Kenya and in cities and towns in Northern Malawi}
AMMA ASANTE " Q&A" 16/07/2020
Amma Asante is a British BAFTA award winning screenwriter and director, known for A Way of Life (2004), Belle (2013), A United Kingdom (2016), Where Hands Touch (2018) and Mrs. America (2020).
This event supported: The NIA Project
{Services for women and girls who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence}
PRODUCER CHARLIE HANSON "Q&A" 13/08/2020
Charlie Hanson's work as a director and producer spans over three decades of drama and comedy. His award-winning work includes DESMONDS, CHEF, GARTH MARENGHI, THE BIG IMPRESSION, THE REAL McCOY, WHITES, EXTRAS, LIFE’S TOO SHORT, DEREK, IN THE LONG RUN and AFTER LIFE.
In 2004 he produced his first feature film, Amma Asante's BAFTA award-winning A WAY OF LIFE. The film went on to win 12 international awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Film and International Critics' Prize at the Miami International Film Festival in 2005, and four BAFTA Cymru awards. In 2010 he produced his second feature, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's CEMETERY JUNCTION.
He produced his third feature LIFE ON THE ROAD, which follows Ricky Gervais' infamous David Brent character as he goes on tour with his band Foregone Conclusion in search of musical fame and glory.
WHERE HANDS TOUCH, written and directed by Amma Asante was his fourth feature film and had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018.
Recently he produced Ricky Gervais’ series AFTER LIFE for Netflix, and is currently producing the third season.
This event supported: THE WHITECHAPEL MISSION
{Serving the homeless and marginalised for 144 years}
AGENT MOLLY WANSELL FROM 42 "Q&A" 08/12/2020
Talent agent Molly Wansell joins us for an open "Q&A" on Zoom, giving her insight and wisdom on the current state of the industry.
Molly Wansell from 42 represents some of the industry's leading actors and casting directors.
42 is a fully integrated management and production company, producing film, television and content, representing actors, writers, directors, producers, casting directors and media book rights; with offices in London and Los Angeles.
This event support: AGE UK
{Leading charity for older people}
LUCY JENKINS "Q&A"
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Lucy is one half of Jenkins McShane Casting. She is a member of the CDG and BAFTA. London-based casting directors Lucy Jenkins and Sooki McShane established Jenkins McShane Casting over seven years ago, and have since cast over a hundred plays. West End credits include Magic Goes Wrong, Groan Ups, The Red Lion, The Kite Runner, Warhorse and – the Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong and A Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
For screen, they have worked on several films including the Oscar-winning short The Confession, and recent features include Deus, Dark Encounter, For Love or Money, Widow’s Walk, Bliss! and The Comedian’s Guide to Survival.
CASTING DIRECTOR KHARMEL COCHRANE "Q&A" 30/07/2020
Kharmel first cut her cast teeth as a Casting Director on the acclaimed Daniel Wolfe music video " Time to Dance" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Callum Turner. She followed up with award winning films such as Lilting (2014) and the BAFTA award-winning Home (2016)
Over the past 11 years, she has earned a reputation for championing new and diverse talent and projects like The Witch (2015), The End of the F**king World (2017 - 2019), Intergalactic (2020) and The Lighthouse (2019) firmly cement her position as one of the most exciting British Casting Directors working today.
This event supported: CALM
{Campaigning against living miserably}
CASTING DIRECTOR JANE ANDERSON "Q&A" 21/11/2020
Jane Anderson is a Casting Director for TV and Film. She has worked in casting for over 15 years and has cast for BAFTA & Award-winning productions.
This event supported: DEMENTIA UK
{Providing Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia}
WEST END PRODUCER IAIN GILLIE "Q&A" 20/08/2020
West End producer Iain Gillie shares hot tips for actors, writers and directors, as well as his insights as a producer, and his vision on the state of the theatrical market during the pandemic.
Iain Gillie the managing director of PW Productions, one of the West End's most prolific and significant theatre producers, responsible for some of the most successful UK theatre productions.
This Event Supported: The Sam Mendes Theatre Artist Fund
{providing emergency support for theatre workers and freelancers across the UK}.
TCG ARTIST MANAGEMENT "Q&A" 01/07/2020
Meet acting agents Kristin Tarry & Ellis Hebden of TCG Artist Management.
Listen in to hear shared tips on the industry and feedback from some of their current clients.
This Event Supported: STRAYS OF GREECE {A charity dedicated to providing food, shelter and veterinary care to strays and unwanted dogs & cats in Greece, and homing the lucky few} & MENINGITIS NOW {The only charity dedicated to fighting meningitis in the UK}
DOUGLAS HODGE - 'THE CARETAKER' / WORKING WITH PINTER #022 - 16/09/2020
A special guest joins us this week on the Working With Pinter Zoom session: star of BLACK MIRROR and THE GREAT, one of Harold Pinter's favourite actors Douglas Hodge is with us to assist in our exploration of THE CARETAKER. Olivier/Tony-winner Hodge not only played Aston opposite Michael Gambon, he also acted in Pinter's BETRAYAL, MOONLIGHT, THE LOVER and NO MAN'S LAND (with Pinter himself). Doug also directed a 2015 Broadway revival of OLD TIMES.
Doug elaborates on aspects of THE CARETAKER, and reflects on the ups and downs of working at close quarters with Harold Pinter consistently over a 10 year period.
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HENRY WOOLF - THE HOMECOMING / WORKING WITH PINTER #029 - 15/01/2021
Listen to Working With Pinter #29 for a rich and wide-ranging discussion about Pinter's masterpiece "The Homecoming". Harry Burton was joined by Pinter's oldest and best friend Henry Woolf, who was on glorious form. Others taking part include Frank Corrado, celebrated Pinterian of Seattle.
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CHARLIE COX - 'BETRAYAL' / WORKING WITH PINTER #017 - 04/09/2021
Week 17 of Harry Burton's WORKING WITH PINTER Zoom class. Charlie Cox star of Jamie Lloyd’s recent West End/ Broadway hit production of “Betrayal” illuminates aspects of Pinter's masterpiece.
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