In this episode, Pauline and Belinda dive into the wonderful world of children in the entertainment industry. Pauline shares insightful stories and experiences from her time working as a children’s talent agent, reflecting on how young performers bring unmatched freedom, authenticity, and joy to their craft.

Join us as we explore why adults could learn so much from kids—how being playful, fearless, and genuine can transform our creative journeys. It's a conversation about embracing childlike wonder, reconnecting with our artistic roots, and understanding what truly makes performances powerful.

✨ Key highlights:

• Pauline’s reflections from her role as a kids’ talent agent
• The natural freedom children embody when performing
• Why adults should embrace childlike curiosity and joy in their creative work

Tune in and rediscover the joy of creativity through the eyes of a child!

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Award season is here, and we’re diving into the most groundbreaking wins, diverse stories, and industry-shaping moments!

In this episode, Belinda Fenty and Pauline Nakirya reflect on the 2025 award season, exploring the impact of representation in film, television, and music. From Emilia Pérez and I Am Still Here to Beyoncé’s Grammy milestone, we discuss how this year's winners reflect a shift in the industry towards diversity and global storytelling.

✨ Topics Covered:
🎭 Golden Globes – The rise of non-English language films and the significance of Emilia Pérez’s historic win.
🏆 BAFTAs – David Jonsson’s Rising Star Award and the impact of British talent on global cinema.
🎬 Oscars Predictions – What to expect from Cynthia Erivo in Wicked and the growing visibility of Black and trans actors in leading categories.
🎵 Beyoncé’s Grammy Win – The first Black woman to win Album of the Year since Lauryn Hill in 1999!

📢 We also discuss the importance of creating art for personal fulfilment rather than external validation and why representation on-screen shapes future industry trends!

👀 Hear our thoughts on the biggest moments from award season so far!

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🎧What’s coming up on Let’s Re-Act?

We’re breaking down the BIGGEST upcoming topics + Award Season 2025 highlights! 🏆🔥

✨Topics We’re Covering Soon:
🎭Asian Excellence in Film & TV (Beef, Past Lives)
🌍Nollywood’s Global Influence
🎬Festival Season: What Makes a Film Stand Out?
💖Romance & Representation (Rye Lane, Past Lives)
🎥Women behind the Lens

🏆 Award Season

#PodcastUpdate #LetsReActPodcast #AwardSeason #RepresentationMatters #FilmIndustry #Nollywood #Bollywood

🎙️ Episode 2: "We Are Able to Connect to the Story and See the Picture"

In this episode, Belinda and Pauline celebrate personal wins and dive into the fascinating world of adapting plays for the screen.

Pauline shares her excitement about walking again and getting back to auditions, while Belinda reflects on the success of her film Neverland Nightmare in the U.S. and its upcoming London premiere.

They discuss what makes a great stage-to-screen adaptation, citing examples like Fences and Chewing Gum.

You’ll hear their thoughts on why plays with smaller casts and strong visual storytelling tend to work best as films or TV shows. Pauline suggests Four Black Boys as a great TV adaptation, while Belinda highlights the potential of Nine Night as a film.

Join us as we celebrate progress, reflect on personal journeys, and explore the magic of storytelling across mediums.

💡 What You'll Get to Know:

• Why some plays adapt better than others.
• The challenges of preserving authenticity in screen adaptations.
• Insights into the UK and US creative industries' approach to representation.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms!

#LetsReActPodcast #RepresentationMatters #StageToScreen #Podcasts #DiversityOnScreen #FencesMovie #ChewingGum #NineNight #FourBlackBoys #NewEpisode

Welcome to 2025—some are calling it "2020-Thrive!" 🎉

In this first episode of the year, we’re diving into representation across film, TV, and theatre. From Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who to the relatable comedy of Famalam, we reflect on the moments that made us feel seen and discuss the challenges of representation in the UK creative industries.

We also explore the rise of global cinema and its impact on the future of storytelling.

💡 Links Mentioned:

Riches, Crossing, Journey Mercies, and more!

Doctor Who (with Ncuti Gatwa) - BBC Famalam (BBC Comedy Sketch Show) - BBC Riches (Prime Video Series US and on ITVX in the UK) Crossing and Cake (Global Films) Journey Mercies by Thomasin Adepeju

#RepresentationMatters #LetsReActPodcast

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you for a great year!

Recommendations:

Alex Cross - TV Series on Prime

Julia Masley's Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha @SohoTheatreLondon

As the year comes to an end, co-hosts Belinda Fenty and Pauline Nakirya catch up.

Recommendations this week:

🎬 ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT by #PayalKapadia

This week co-hosts Belinda Fenty and Pauline Nakirya are talking about topics like idents, handwriting and using different colour ink for journaling.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

📺 Gangs of London

🎥 My Favourite Cake