The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates

The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates
Podcast Description
The Show People Podcast shines a spotlight on the UK performing arts industry and those dedicated to their craft.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics within the performing arts, including personal stories from notable figures like Sir Stephen Fry and Peter Polycarpou, discussions on mental health within the industry, insider perspectives on acting and directing, and the impact of events like the Covid-19 pandemic. Specific episodes delve into themes such as the challenges of the theatre industry during lockdowns, the importance of collaboration, and the experiences of BAME artists.

The Show People Podcast shines a spotlight on the UK performing arts industry and those dedicated to their craft.
The Show People Podcast is back! Join host Andrew Keates for a very special relaunch of The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham. This episode features an intimate, wide-ranging conversation with national treasure, Sir Stephen Fry, celebrated writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster, and recent knight for his contributions to mental health awareness and environmental causes.
Episode Highlights Include:
– Has Stephen ever been to the Two Brewers before?
– Stephen’s formative years growing up, the first parts he played, how he discovered a love of language and how his Jewishness has shaped him.
– His passion for working with friends, including collaborating with Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson and his unforgettable experiences creating Blackadder, A Bit of Fry and Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster.
– Advice for young actors. – How he prepared to play the role of Oscar Wilde and how the playwright, poet and essayist has inspired him throughout the years.
– How fame does no necessarily lead to happiness
– Frank and powerful discussions around mental health struggles, suicide, addiction and his advocacy for others.
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Sponsors & Supporters:
Theataccounts: The entertainment industry’s trusted accountants, looking after thousands of clients across theatre and performance. Connect at www.theataccounts.co.uk or Instagram: @theataccounts.
Jake Waby Productions: London’s experts in theatre and live-performance videography, capturing your stories just the way you want them. From West End shows to global content, their experienced team delivers exceptional cinematic storytelling. Connect at jw.productions or Instagram: @jwproductions
Boyan Georgiev: The Show People Podcast offical photographer. Connect at boyangeorgiev.com or on Instagram: @boyangeorgiev
Special thanks to The Two Brewers and their wonderful team for hosting this event. Connect at www.the2brewers.com/london. or Instagram: @the2brewers
This podcast is proudly produced by Queer Theatre, committed to LGBTQ+ storytelling and nurturing Queer talent. Discover more about their acting classes, Queer Play Reading Club, showcases, and event.
Connect at www.queertheatre.co.uk, Instagram: @QueerTheatreUK, TikTok: @QueerTheatreUK, @Threads @QueerTheatreUK. Follow Andrew Keates: Instagram: @MrAndrewKeates, TikTok: @AndrewKeates, X: @andrewkeates Or connect with him at www.andrewkeates.co.uk
Thank you for your support – until next time, love always.

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