Joe Willis joins Henry and Jessy this week to have an open and honest conversation about life as an emerging writer across stage and screen. 

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Joe Willis | Writer

Ever wondered what the Arts Council actually does? Wonder no more! We chat to director of theatre, Neil Darlison about the history of ACE, its relationship with the UK government as well as its response to the global pandemic. There are also some tips for those looking to apply for ACE funding.

Arts Council England

Beth joins Henry and Jessy on the podcast to talk about life as a freelance theatre producer and the role she played in the freelance Taskforce during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK. She also tells the story of how her drag king persona came about. 

Beth Sitek | Freelance Producer

Matt and Siân, of the theatre publisher Nick Hern Books join Henry and Jessy to chat about how plays become printed books, as well as the world of amateur play rights and tips for aspiring playwrights. 

Nick Hern Books | Theatre Publisher

Launching the newly independent Adlib Podcast, we have the wonderful Oscar Conlon-Morrey, star of Only Fools and Horses, The Toxic Avenger and Nativity the Musical!  Oscar discusses drama school, social media and how he is sharing positivity in the face of the global pandemic. adlibpodcast.co.uk 

Oscar Conlon-Morrey | Actor

We are back! New season launching Friday 4th December 2020. Find out more on our website.

Trailer | The New Adlib

With theatres still closed Henry and Jessy chat to Annie Kirkman, Jessica Duffield and Alice Palmer of East Yorkshire based She Productions. Hear how they created their female led company which puts on work by women, about women and for everybody. For more information about their work and their festival SheFest follow their social media @ProductionsShe (twitter) or go to their website www.sheproductions.co.uk

During the Interval with She Productions

Award-winning director and writer Emma Rice chats with Henry and Jessy about her career and her company, Wise Children. Though the current worldwide situation is tough, Emma shares how her work is always led by hope.

During the Interval with Emma Rice | Wise Children

We are back again to try and create something positive during this difficult time. Henry and Jessy are this time joined on Skype, because of social distancing of course, by Nancy Zamit from Mischief Theatre known for The Play That Goes Wrong and their hit BBC show The Goes Wrong Show. Hear what it was like creating their hilarious shows, being part of the cast and what flavour ice cream we all like. Serious content. 

During the Interval with Nancy Zamit | Mischief Theatre

Here at Adlib we decided that we didn’t want to spend the next few weeks and months waiting for theatre to resume, so instead we will be recording and sharing episodes to help understand how the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the arts industry. First off we are joined by Bea Udale-Smith of environmental Theatre Company Pigfoot.

Pigfoot Theatre: During the Interval

Harriet Watson, current alternate in the touring cast of the hit-musical Six, shares what it is like to be a Queen on the road, being part of the Queendom as well as highlighting the importance of swings, understudies and alternates in the theatre industry. 

Harriet Watson: Six The Musical

Britney Comedy was born from two best friends and a brain tumour called Britney. Hear the story from Charly Clive, one half of the comedy duo, from its initial conception at the Edinburgh Fringe to it now being transformed into a television series. This really is such a fascinating story and has allowed both Charly and Ellen to forge a career for themselves in the creative industry. Find out more at www.britneycomedy.co.uk

Britney (not that one) with Charly Clive

SLAP Festival is back for another year at York Theatre Royal, so Jessy and Henry went to speak to Co-Director of the festival Lydia Cottrell and upcoming artist Aisling Lally whose play Messy Eaters is being performed at the festival. Have a listen to what you can expect at SLAP this year and what it takes to put together. SLAP takes place on the 15th February 2020 and tickets can be bough via the York Theatre Royal Box Office.

A Taste of SLAP

Recorded live as part of TakeOver 2019. Henry hosts a panel including Rachel Flannagan, Artistic Director of TakeOver, Adam Foley, Head of Production for Silent Uproar and Alex Mitchel, Artistic Director of Silent Uproar. The panel discuss how TakeOver with the support of York Theatre Royal, implemented a greener approach to the festival and how Silent Uproar approach new work and touring whilst creating a minimal environmental impact.  

Does theatre have a role in the climate emergency?

Recorded in the dressing rooms of the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Jessy and Henry are joined by Mike and Chris from the cast of Reasons to Stay Alive, a play based on the renowned, bestselling book by Matt Haig. Hear how the play came together and how it was led by the contents of the book from the very beginning. This important and powerful play is currently touring and will play at York Theatre Royal between the 5th and 9th of November with tickets available from the York Theatre Royal Box Office. 

Reasons to Stay Alive

York Theatre Royal presents Adlib where hosts Jessy and Henry talk to professionals in the theatre industry, hear their stories and get an insight into the theatre world.