Episodes

  • Lauryn Redding: Our Stories Matter! They can change the world
    Apr 24 2024

    Lauryn Redding takes us on a dive deep into the world of gig musicals. Her journey from singer/songwriter to actor to award-winning playwright is nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 Hear why she's drawn to telling stories through music and theatre. In this engaging chat, Lauryn shares insights into her creative process and the transformative power of making her own work. Discover the journey behind her acclaimed production, "Bloody Elle," and get a sneak peek into her upcoming projects. 🎤 From facing challenges to finding inspiration, Lauryn's story will leave you feeling motivated and inspired. 🌟 🔥 Subscribe to @iMAKEitWORKPodcastUK for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK 🌟 Connect with Lauryn Redding: Instagram: @reddingface Twitter: @laurynredding 🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: @kluane.saunders Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/ #LaurynRedding #PodcastInterview #bloodyelle #threeroses #Theatre #Creativity #EntertainmentIndustry #SubscribeNow #MakeItWork #Podcast #Actors #Comedy #Theatre #Creativity #gigmusical #musical #music

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    54 mins
  • Make better theatre/shows NOW
    Feb 9 2024

    🎭 Unlock the Toolbox: Bonus Podcast Episode! 🎙️ Join me and Rosemary McGowan for a no-nonsense chat in our bonus episode. We share practical tips and tricks shared in past shows. We're tackling self-doubt, deadlines, leveraging your uniqueness, and shutting down those doubting voices. Get ready for a punchy session packed with actionable advice to amp up your theater game and kick procrastination to the curb. Let's get stuff done! 🚀 #TheaterTips #BonusEpisode #getitdone

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    27 mins
  • "Have 7 ideas ready, you never know which will excite them" Scott LeCrass on creating opportunities in the Theatre Industry"
    Dec 12 2023

    🎭✨ We chat to Scott LeCrass, the brilliant director behind the offie-winning one-woman play 'Rose', which starred Dame Maureen Lipmann. The show got Scott shortlisted for the Stage Awards (Best Creative West End Debut). In this episode Scott talks about being proactive and creating your own opportunities, telling stories you are uniquely qualified to tell, and bringing youf unique perspective to the theatrical conversation 🚀 🎭✨ 🌈 🔥 Subscribe to Make it Work Podcasts for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK GUESTS: Scott Le Crass 🌟 Connect with Scott: Instagram: @scottlecrass Twitter: @le_crass

    🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: @kluane.saunders Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/


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    54 mins
  • Ask the question that no one knows the answer to -FlawBored talk identity, accessibility+devising
    Nov 27 2023

    🚨 Warning: Language Ahead! 🚨

    🌈 FlawBored prides itself on asking questions that no one knows the 'right' answer to. Their debut show "It's a Motherf****ing Pleasure" won critical acclaim, and challenged their audiences with dark irreverence and cheekiness, whilst tackling complex issues surrounding identity. 🎭 Make it Work Podcast UK with FlawBored! 🎙️ Get ready for a riveting episode as Kluane Saunders sits down with FlawBored, a multi-award-winning disability-led Theatre Company. In this episode, Klu is joined by two of FlawBored's writers, and founding members (Aarian Mehrabani and Chloe Palmer) and the director and co-writer of their groundbreaking debut show "It's a Motherf****ing Pleasure (Josh Roche) 💪 Join us as we learn the secrets behind FlawBored's success, and discuss "failing upwards", devising, revising, and funding. We also explore "able anxiety" as well as what accessibility means in today's world, and why it must be an integral, and integrated part of any theatre makers work. 🌟 🔥 Subscribe to MAKE it WORK Podcast UK for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK GUESTS: Aarian Mehrabani Chloe Palmer Josh Roche 🌟 Connect with FlawBored: Instagram: @flawbored_ Twitter: @FlawBored https://www.flawbored.com/  @flawbored5500  🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: @kluane.saunders Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

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    1 hr
  • Learn as You Go- How to get started making your own films -Ryan Kirwan
    Nov 14 2023

    🎬✨ Lights, camera, action! Welcome to another brilliant episode of the Make it Work Podcast, where we're about to uncover the magic of filmmaking with the one and only Ryan Kirwan!

    🌟🎥 Trained as an actor at East 15, Ryan worked in TV and theatre for seven years before turning his attention to Film making. Ryan has been running the show at Ryan Kirwan Films—one of the UK's top Showreel companies (featured in The Stage and on BBC) since 2019.

    💡 But here's the real scoop: In this episode Ryan's teaching YOU how to get started making your own films! Ryan spills the secrets, offering up guidance and advice. 🌟 Get ready to unleash your inner filmmaker, learn from the best, and remember—Making it Work often means embracing the unexpected!


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    Instagram: @ryankirwanfilms

    Twitter: @ryankirwanfilms🎉


    Subscribe so you don't miss any more exciting episodes, and be sure to like, comment, and share to help us spread the word about these conversations.✨

    #MakeItWorkPodcast #RyanKirwan #FilmmakingMagic #RyanKirwan #PodcastInterview #Creativity #EntertainmentIndustry #SubscribeNow #MakeItWork #Podcast #Actors #Theatre #film


    🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders:

    Youtube: @kluane.saunders

    Insta: @kluane.saunders

    Twitter: @KluaneSaunders


    MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

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    45 mins
  • "They're not as good as you but they're doing better" Silence the inner critic& make work -Elf Lyons
    Oct 30 2023

    🎙️ @iMAKEitWORKPodcastUK Presents: An Exclusive Interview with Elf Lyons 🎭 WARNING: LANGUAGE Join us for an in-depth conversation with Elf Lyons, an award-winning comedian, clown, theatre maker, director, writer, and voice artist. Her shows like "Swan", "Elf Lyons Talks Dirty", and "Raven", combines comedy, theatre, and performance art. She is here to share her journey and insights into making your own work. 🎭 Ready to silence your inner critic and create your own path in the world of comedy and theatre? 🌟Listen to Elf's brilliant ideas on how to process criticism, and her call for all of us to allow ourselves to fail more. Learn to overcome your doubts and insecurities and take your creative endeavours to the next level. Tune in now to unleash your creative genius with Elf Lyons! 🎉🎙️ 🔥 Subscribe to @iMAKEitWORKPodcastUK for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK 🌟 Connect with Elf Lyons: Instagram: @elflyons YOUTUBE:  @ElfLyonsComedy  Twitter:@ElfLyons 🎉 Subscribe so you don't miss any more exciting episodes, and be sure to like, comment, and share to help us spread the word about these conversations. #ElfLyons #PodcastInterview #raven #swan #Theatre #Creativity #EntertainmentIndustry #SubscribeNow #MakeItWork #Podcast #Actors #Comedy #Theatre #Creativity #ElfLyons 🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: @kluane.saunders Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

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    54 mins
  • Silly, Queer, and Political. Linus Karp's journey to a Jellicle Life & becoming Diana
    Oct 16 2023

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with the multi-talented Linus Karp, the brilliant mind behind two sensational shows: "How to Live a Jellicle Life" and "Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story." 🐾 "How to Live a Jellicle Life: Lessons from the 2019 Hit Movie Musical Cats" - Dive into the world of feline fantasy as Linus shares how he drew inspiration from the iconic movie musical of "Cats." Discover the secrets behind his success, and the lessons he learned 👑 "Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story" - Uncover Linus's intriguing take on Princess Diana's life in this bold, silly, off-the-wall, queer production. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the inspiration behind this incredible work. In this episode, we explore Linus's journey in the entertainment industry, his passion for acting, writing, and producing, and the unique perspective he brings to his projects. 🔥 Follow the Make it Work Podcast UK for more engaging interviews and thought-provoking discussions with industry influencers. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a creative soul, or simply curious about Linus Karp's awesome work, this episode is not to be missed! 🌟 Connect with us: Instagram: @makeitworkpodcastuk Twitter: @MakeitWorkPodUK 🌟 Connect with Linus Karp: Instagram: @awkwardprods Twitter:@AwkwardProds 🎉 Subscribe so you don't miss any more exciting episodes, and be sure to like, comment, and share to help us spread the word about these conversations. #LinusKarp #PodcastInterview #HowToLiveAJellicleLife #DianaTheUntoldStory #Theater #Creativity #EntertainmentIndustry #SubscribeNow 🌟 Connect with Kluane Saunders: Youtube: @kluane.saunders Insta: @kluane.saunders Twitter: @KluaneSaunders MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/

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    54 mins
  • "If you wanna be a writer, you have to be a producer" - Jordan Clarke (award-winning writer, composer, musical director and improviser)
    Oct 2 2023

    In this episode Kluane Saunders chats to Jordan Clarke (award-winning writer, composer, musical director and improviser) about opportunities for new musicals, the importance of deadlines, his love of collaboration, and whether 'talent' is really a thing or if success is all down to hard work.

    GUEST: Jordan Paul Clarke

    @jordanclarkemus (TWITTER)
    HOST: Kluane Saunders  @kluane.saunders  (INSTA) www.kluanesaunders.com MUSIC: Gravy- composed by Podington Bear

    Available on FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE https://freemusicarchive.org/


    Any Day Now -from the new musical Angry Salmon (BYMT)

    Performed by Grace Mouat

    written by: Jordan Clarke and Ali James

    Excerpt used with permission of the composer (Jordan Clarke)

    Available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6LhcHPfp6r3jX3jRenzzYC?si=99568ba6175245ef


    Facebook Ad- from the musical Public Domain

    by Jordan Clarke and Francesca Forristal

    Excerpt used with permission of Jordan Clarke







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    56 mins