Christina Care

Producing Theatre with Fleabag Producer Francesca Moody

In a special recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, I sat down with theatre producer Francesca Moody. Francesca has produced theatre in London, Edinburgh, on tour in the UK and internationally. She is the original producer of the multi-award-winning and Olivier nominated Fleabag by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which she has presented in Edinburgh, at Soho Theatre on UK tours and internationally in South Korea and Australia and most recently New York for DryWrite. In this episode, we talk about how she chooses her projects, what skills make for a good producer, and tips about taking a show to the Fringe, amongst many other things! Take a listen:

Safety, Harassment and Bullying in the Entertainment Industry

I discuss safety, harassment and bullying in the entertainment industry, post #MeToo. Joining me is Maureen Beattie, performer and President of Equity, Wendy Spon, CDG and former Head of Casting for the National Theatre, and Ita O'Brien, Intimacy and Movement Coordinator who has recently worked on Gentleman Jack and Sex Education for Netflix. This is such a huge topic for the industry, and we talk about a variety of layers within it - from the nature of acting as a profession, to the culture on set and in the audition room, to wider concerns around what is asked for and when, as well as the more detailed aspects of performing an intimate scene.

I want to warn listeners that some potentially triggering language is used in this podcast. 

How to Start Writing Your Own Work

I talk to Kerry Ryan, founder of Write Like A Grrrl, on how to start writing. Kerry talks about overcoming writing obstacles, how to practically get started, developing character and dialogue, when to get feedback, and loads more. Take a listen:

Voice and Accent Work with Nina Zendejas

I talk to Nina Zendejas, an international voice coach specialising in accent and dialect, and native to the United States. Currently working as the Head of Voice at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts (MT) in London, she is also a voice over artist (represented by Wisebuddah), and freelance production coach. Nina talks all about creating characters with your voice, dealing with accent changes, improving Received Pronunciation and General American accents, and how to get the most out of your voice long term. It's a super fun and practical episode with a lot of great information and some exercises you can try yourself at home. Take a listen (51 mins):

Cultivating Your Creative Passion with Esta Charkham

I talk to the inimitable Esta Charkham, who has been an agent, casting director, actress, TV producer and teacher for many years. We talk through all the different hats Esta has worn in her career, how actors can use their skills across industry disciplines, giving yourself the best shot at representation, as well as the importance of passion to fuel you. It's all about having a long and happy career! Take a listen: