The Uncensored Critic Podcast

Jane Moriarty is a director, writer and filmmaker that has been a finalist in both the JMK Director's Award in 2019 and the Genesis Future Director Award with the Young Vic in 2018. She trained at Mountview after achieving her undergraduate degree in English, Drama and Theatre studies at the University of Cork.

She has worked extensively as an associate director on productions such as:

- Taming of the Shrew at The Globe

- Christmas Tree and Queen Ann at the RSC

- The Birthday Party at the Harold Pinter Theatre, dir. Ian Rickson

- The Inheritance, dir. Stephen Daldry

- Prima Facie, dir. Justin Martin

As well as director on:

- Rough for Theatre I and II by Samuel Beckett at the National Theatre Studio, where she was resident director in 2016-17 and 2021.

- The Apologists - Sydney and VAULT Film Festival in 2019

- Burn It Down - Theatre Royal Stratford East

She is also a brilliant filmmaker with her debut short film "Kitchen Tales" premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival with music by Oscar winning composer Stephen Warbeck. As well as her other short "I Called You" currently doing the film festival rounds.

To see "Kitchen Tales" and more information about her upcoming work can be found on her website: janemoriarty.com

Jane talks about her work as an associate director, what the job is and how she works with the director for shows in the theatre. She was also part of the Prima Facie creative team that brought Suzie Miller's play to life with Jodie Comer, directed by Justin Martin.

We discuss how the show developed in the rehearsal room and the impact the show had on it's audiences. How they felt comfortable talking about their stories and how it relieved them from their past experiences similar to what the character of "Tessa" went through.

We mention her film work, the process of making them and how they make it from words on a page to in-action on the screen.

Check out her film "Kitchen Tales", a beautiful film about an Indian family emigrating to the UK and how their relationship is told through the type of food that's made in the kitchen.

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Georgia is the general manager of Empire Street Productions, working closely with the CEO and producer James Bierman making world class theatre for the London and International Stage.

She originally trained as a Stage Manager at Rose Bruford College and has been in the wings for shows both in the UK and overseas, including:

- The Audience

- Photograph 51

- The Inheritance

- The End of Longing

- The Mirror and the Light

- Prima Facie, amongst many more.

Georgia was the company stage manager for Prima Facie both at the Pinter in London and the John Golden on Broadway. She talks about how the production took shape from a stage management perspective, the day to day life behind the scenes, and how it was a family backstage not just another team to be part of.

We also touch on how important stage manager's are and their team that work behind the curtain. Making sure the set is set up correctly for the night, the actors have everything they need and that the show runs smoothly every night with no hiccups.

Furthermore, Prima facie was a show that touched many people, especially those who had in some way or another suffered the same abuse or assault that "Tessa" went through. Georgia reveals just how many people the show affected and made them not afraid to share their stories with the world.

Thank you Georgia, really great talking to you.

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Chloe is an actor, writer and theatre maker who trained at the International School of Acting and Central School of Speech and Drama.

With over 10 years of working in film, TV and theatre she is best known for playing Joanne Grantham in BBC’s Doctors and the lead role in independent film Honeycomb Lodge that won the Best Film at the Delhi International Film Festival. Over lockdown she starred alongside Helen Mirren in The Secret Life of Ophelia.

She is also the alumna of the Actor-Writer course and is a supported writer of the Sheffield Theatre’s Bank Cohort. Chloe is currently reigning champion of the Birmingham Rep’s Monologue Slam competition with her piece “May I Take Your Order Please”, based on her time working in hospitality.

In this episode we discuss Chloe’s brand new play that’s currently on tour across the UK, As SHE Likes It, a play bringing to light the sexual harassment that has/is going on in Hollywood and how it dates back back to the 1920s, not just to Harvey Weinstein.

The play is based on the story of actress Patricia Douglas who was abused at an MGM party in 1937. Despite her efforts to bring her perpetrators to justice the case was thrown out and nothing came of it. I had the privilege to see and review the show with @uppercircle_theatre (review group that Chloe and I are part of) you can find it on my profile. It’s a fantastic piece packed with harsh truths that everyone needs to hear and see to stop this harassment from continuing.

Check out Chloe’s website and Instagram for more information on her, the tour and how to get in touch.

Website: chloe-wade.com

Instagram: @chloewadprod @yorkshirewade

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Mildred Yuan is one of the top agents in the UK who represents world class performers and creatives from every corner of the industry. Her speciality is finding clients that excel in more than one area and help them find out where they want to go next.

Alongside being an agent, one thing you may not know about her is that she’s lived a secret double life as a dancer. She trained at the Ballet Austin Academy in the USA and the Team Diablo Academy in Italy, which many call the elite centre for ballroom and latin dancing. Her training led her on to represent the UK in 7 World and European championships.

Mildred was part of the renowned United Agents until 2023, before starting there in 2012 she was a management consultant where she offered advice to top FTSE 150 brands across a range of businesses. She holds a BA in Economics from Harvard and an MA in English Literature from Cambridge.

She is also a full member of BAFTA, serves on the Personal Manager’s Association (PMA) and does a great amount of work for diversity with the “Diverse Squad” also known as the Racial Diversity Committee.

Mildred discusses the role of an agent and how it’s not exactly what we think it is. One thing she mentioned was that having an agent can get you more opportunities/auditions etc, however the work doesn’t rely solely at the feet of your agent. You as the performer still have to contribute to your career.

In addition, about how she works with her clients, her time with United, the “do’s and don’ts” of working with your agent, how you the performer or creative can find your superpower and how she can work with you to make the career you want.

Check out her website below for more information on her career, mentoring sessions and how to get in touch.

Thank you Mildred, let’s do this again!

Mildred’s Instagram: @mildredyuan

Website for enquiries: mildredyuan.com

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Victoria trained at the Oxford School of Drama and the Ecole Phillip Gaulier outside Paris.

Her screen work includes appearances on:

• Ammonite, directed by Francis Lee, produced by See Saw Films and BFI
• Flowers in the Attic, Lifetime USA
• Borderline, LittleRock Productions

As well as extensively in theatre:

• Prism, National Tour - where she gave “an exquisite demonstration of what it is to be diverse and adaptable as an actor” - Upper Circle Review.
• Love Labour’s Lost
• Romeo and Juliet, Benvolio on UK and International Tour
• Lady Windermere’s Fan
• A Christmas Carol, RSC
• A Lavender Hill Mob, UK Tour
• Midsummer Nights Dream, where she received an Offie nomination for her “show-stealing” interpretation of Bottom

Most recently she understudied Andrew Scott in Simon Stephens’ one person adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Vic takes me through the challenges and rewards of a one person show, her experience being an understudy and how Chekhov is still very relevant today.

Check out her website and YouTube channel for her own podcast “Green Room Chats” that include guests such as Steve Pemberton and Ralf Little. As well as links to her own sketches and other work. Her podcasts are also available on Apple and Spotify.

Website: victoriablunt.com

Instagram: @iamvicblunt

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Justin Martin is one of the most prolific directors that has come across the West End and Broadway. In 2022 he directed Jodie Comer in Prima Facie, a one woman show about a young lawyer called Tessa who fights for justice for those who have suffered from sexual assault, written by Suzie Miller. In what many critics and audiences called "the theatre event of 2022". Justin discusses how he first came across Miller's text, how he approached the project, choosing Miss Comer for the part and the reaction it got across the world. As well as how it may just be one person on stage, but like any other show or film, it's a group effort and you're certainly not alone. Justin has been involved with many projects with director Stephen Daldry having been his associate director on projects such as: - Billy Elliot, West End, Broadway and International Tour - The Audience, with Helen Mirren - Skylight with Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy - The Crown, seasons 1 and 2 for Netflix As well as his own work that includes: - The Jungle, Young Vic, St Anne's Warehouse NY, San Francisco - soon to be a feature film currently in development - Together, starring James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan which received the BAFTA for Best Single Drama Justin takes me through how he approaches projects, how his roles differ from being an associate to main director and the experience of bringing Prima Facie to life. Thank you Justin, let's do this again soon! Oliver Gower Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261 Instagram: @goweroliver For enquiries and requests: [email protected]

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Alison Tanney is a director, theatre enthusiast and host of her own podcast The Theater Enthusiast Podcast available on Apple and Spotify.

Alison holds a BFA in Acting from Pace University, since college she's turned her attention to directing and producing her own podcast. During the pandemic she directed 18 virtual plays with some of Broadway's best performers.

Her guest's work have been recognised both in the USA and the UK with the likes of Jamie Parker and Samuel Barnett who starred in the original company of The History Boys by Alan Bennett.

Her show combines her own passion for theatre and asks the questions of what happens behind the scenes, how you prepare and what's your story. In her own words "the Theater Enthusiast Podcast is a must-listen for those eager to discover the untold stories and diverse roles that breathe life into theatrical performances".

Great episode discussing all things theatre, what it can offer, how important it is and it's uniqueness.

Theater Enthusiast Instagram: @theaterenthusiastpodcast

Website: thetheaterenthusiastsite.com

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Emilio Doorgasingh is another member of the Little Life family playing “Andy”, Jude’s Doctor at the Richmond Theatre, Harold Pinter Theatre and Savoy Theatre this year.

This episodes contains spoilers!

His other credits include, for screen:

• Casualty
• Ted Lasso Series 2
• Game of Thrones

For stage:

• The Kite Runner, West End and UK Tour
• Present Laughter
• Much Ado About Nothing, The Globe
• Best of Enemies, Young Vic and Noel Coward Theatre alongside David Harewood and Zachary Quinton
• A Little Life

Amongst many more…

Emilio discusses his two huge theatre projects he’s been a part of this year, Best of Enemies (dir. Jeremy Herrin) and A Little Life (dir. Ivo Van Hove).

With Best of Enemies he played multiple characters in James Graham’s play that explored the political landscape of the USA during the 1960s. From journalists to Gore Vidal’s (Zachary Quinto) life partner and the demands of a high fuelled energetic show with multiple costume changes and characters to jump between every night.

For A Little Life he played “Andy” a doctor who has a difficult relationship with Jude (James Norton). Emilio talks about how he found the parallels of Andy’s character, how on one hand he’s a medical professional frustrated that his patient won’t take his advice, and on the other he’s a compassionate soul who doesn’t want to push his already deeply traumatised friend into something he doesn’t want to do. Stop hurting himself and get better.

Emilio gave a stellar performance as Andy and in his many roles in Best of Enemies and it was a pleasure to talk to you sir!

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The return of Sabina “Sabs” Netherclift!

Sabs returns to discuss more about her time with Jacques LeCoq on Paris and her love of movement all together.

We delve deeper into LeCoq’s work including the exercises, “The Invisible Room”, the “Seven States of Tension” and “Clowning”.

As well as when she turns her skills towards directing, having directed Helen Edmunson’s play “Coram Boy”. We talk how she likes to conduct the rehearsal room, how she approaches text and how her training in Paris helps with words as well as movement.

Sabs’ Instagram: @sabinanetherclift

Thanks for coming back Sabs, always a pleasure.

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Orlando Mendez aka “The Cuban Cowboy”, star of The Voice USA in 2022 talks country music, being mentored by Camila Cabello and his upcoming EP’s.

Orlando was one of the starts on the USA’s edition of The Voice, at his auditions (available on YouTube) he won the mentorship of Camila Cabello (songs include “Havana” and “Señorita”) and proceeded to make his mark not only on the show but on country music.

Since then he has a series of EP’s that will become available this year and into 2024, his next song “Where I Am Right Now” will be available on all major streaming platforms this year. As well as his brand new single “Heart On The Line”.

His music is heavily inspired by his Cuban roots and we discuss how that inspired him to become a lover of country music, as well as how that helps him write songs.

Check out his website and Instagram page for more information on how to listen to his work and for upcoming tour dates of the US . Keep an eye out for his future dates in Europe to be confirmed!

Website: www.orlandomendezmusic.com

Orlando’s Instagram: @orlandojmendezmusic

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