The Creative Diaries is a podcast interviewing comedians, directors, actors and writers with different levels of experience.
This podcast was inspired by Judd Apatow's book 'Sick in the Head', where a young Judd Apatow interviewed some of the best comedians, basically wanting to find out as much as possible about what made their career work. The idea behind the podcast is to do a range of creative interviews to see how people got where they are today; Who inspired them? what challenges did they face? What advice to they have for people out there trying to make it? Listen in to find out!
Interviewer: Ciara Kelleher
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Rob Gill is a pillar of the Irish filmmaking community, having had the idea for the Richard Harris International Film Festival over 11 years ago. In this episode, he discusses advice he would give to anyone making a short film, what he enjoys seeing as a selector of short films, who to watch out for in the Irish circuit at the moment as well as some of his own journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of "The Creative Diaries", I chat with Dublin-based filmmaker and actor, Mo O'Connell. From her acting training at RADA in London to directing her award-winning shorts, Mo shares candid advice for aspiring creatives. Explore the realities of independent filmmaking as Mo discusses the challenges and joys of bringing passion projects to life. She also discusses how she met her directing agent in Berlinale, what recommendations she has for aspiring directors, the film festival circu...
In this episode, I talk to comedian Ed Night about how he got started in stand up and his career so far. (Instagram: _ednight) Check out just some of his accomplishments below. As seen on BBC Radio 1, BBC2 Scotland, E4, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Radio 5 Live, audible.com, Comedy Central, ABC Australia Written for The Mash Report, Roast Battle UK, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Tour support for Simon Amstell, Fern Brady, Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste, Phil Wang, Paul Sinha, Abandoman "Delivered a show so bleakly f...
With THREE Edinburgh Fringe's under her belt, Isa Bonachera is taking the comedy scene by storm. But did you know she took a full hour of comedy to Edinburgh Fringe her first year there? Or that she studied at Cambridge before falling in love with comedy? Or that she was preparing two shows for Edinburgh this year before it's unfortunate cancellation? Find out how she works, how she got into comedy, what advice she would give her 16 year old self, bombing stories and which sex and the city chara...
Actor Samuel Arnold talks about drama school, France's Got Talent, acting at the National Theatre in Anthony and Cleopatra, audition and acting advice, the upcoming project 'Emily in Paris', which he is in and stars Lily Collins. He gives so much good advice, it's difficult to summarise! Instagram handle: @suppersama https://www.instagram.com/suppersama/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week's guest is Chloe Kennedy! Chloe is an educator who got her MFA in Actor Training and Coaching from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has also taught and been assistant director at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and Performance Preparation Academy. In the Episode (which was recorded before the COVID-19 Pandemic) we talk about drama school audition do's and don'ts, how she got into stand up, the Soho Theatre Stand Up Come...
With 11 years of experience in stand up, Sid Singh is definitely one of the most experienced comedians I have interviewed so far. Sid and I sat down a couple of months ago for a very honest interview; where he discussed his influences, what made him want to perform comedy, his Edinburgh show 'American Refugee', advice he would give to aspiring stand up comedians and bombing stories. Photo by Swiss Chocolate Pictures https://www.swisschocolatepictures.com/ @swisschocolatepictures Keep up with the...
Adam Moylan and I met at The Savoy in Limerick to chat about his career so far! Adam is an accomplished screen actor represented by BCCreative. Some of his screen work includes Vikings (Season 3 & 4), Ripper Street (Season 3) and Penny Dreadful (Season 1). He is also a writer and film maker, currently writing his first feature film. We chat about how he got into acting, Cannes Film Festival, Toy Story, showreel advice and what he has learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Ella Greenwood an I talk about about her film 'Faulty Roots'. We also talk about how she got her agent, mishaps that have happened along the way, favourite actors, moments of inspiration, castings and advice. Follow Faulty Roots at: https://faultyroots.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaultyRoots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faultyroots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/faultyroots Ella Greenwood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popsella/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
In this episode, writer and actor Sophie Max and I talk about her film 'The Whole Truth', which is about the aftermath of sexual assault. We discuss how she researched, wrote and cast her film. We also talk about her inspirations, who she would like to work with in the future, stereotyping female characters, unique stories, favourite roles and the importance of telling honest stories and humanising women. Disclaimer: some of the dates of play that Sophie's co-writing (mentioned in this podcast e...
A brand new episode with Mo Omar and Jimmy Furre. We chat about comedy, Mo Gilligan, shock humour and more. It's a bit of a mad one this episode, but an entertaining listen. You may recognise Somali-born, Cardiff-raised and London-based, Mo Omar from Harry Hill's ClubNite on Channel 4. In 2019, Mo was selected to perform in The Pleasance Comedy Reserve show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was a finalist of the BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award. Previously, he was the winner of the Leices...
The Creative Diaries is kicking off 2020 with a stellar interview with actor Aggy K. Adams. Aggy is known for Oh, Ramona! (2019), World War Z (2013) and Undercover Hooligan (2016). In the interview, Aggy and I talk about insecurity, her acting journey, moving to London and future plans. She gives advice to budding actors and reveals what advice she would give to her teenage self if she could. Hosted by Ciara Kelleher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
You may have seen this week's guest Basil Eidenbenz in 'Victoria', 'Oh Ramona' or 'The Favourite'. In the episode, he talks me through why he decided to move to London, mentors, advice he would give to actors, what he does when he gets a script and much more! Instagram: @Basil_Eidenbenz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Lewis Goody talks with me about how he got into acting and comedy, drama school, advice he would give comedians, absurd comedy, his future plans, obsessions and much more. Listen to the end to hear a track composed by Lewis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we have a more conversational episode with the lovely Damian Regan. Damian studied musical theatre at the Voice School before managing the bar at Soho Thetare, London. In the episode, we talk about his experience at the Bridewell Theatre, his favourite role, how he got involved at Soho Theatre, his future plans and advice he would give aspiring actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Hall is a Director from Shannon, Ireland. After completing the B.S.c. Honours in Video and Sound at Limerick College of Further Education, Steve has directed several short films and directed his first feature film 'Nightshift' which has since been sold to Sony and distributed around the world. In the interview we talk about the equipment he used to make the feature as an independent film maker, advice he would give his 13 year old self, horror films, how he and his business partner sold th...
Russell Darling has had over 20 years of experience in the film industry, having worked as a computer graphics supervisor for feature film visual effects and animation. He's credited on over 20 movies including Oscar-winner "Ex Machina","Cloverfield", "Godzilla" and "Star Wars". He has worked at top American studios including George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic and Tippett Studios. Listen in to find out how he got into the visual effects and animation and what advice he would give to anyo...
This is my second Edinburgh interview. Dan Wye (a.k.a Seayonce) and I met in his trailer for a short interview as he got make up on to perform Seayonce. Seayonce is a ghost whisperer who contacts past lovers and public figures in an hour long séance. It is truly character comedy at its best! Listen in as Dan Wye talks us through how he got into comedy, Soho, the drag and cabaret scene and character comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week we interviewed Lindsay Richardon. Lindsay is a voice coach and opera singer who teaches at The Giles Foreman Centre for Acting in Soho, London. Lindsay has been on the audition panel of the drama school since 2012. Listen in as she gives advice on auditions, interviews, choosing pieces, voice resonance and preparing yourself for the acting world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we interview Director and Editor Liam McEvoy! He has worked on movies such as 'Mary Shelley', 'Rusty Boys' and the Golden Globe nominated 'The Brand New Testament', and has just directed his own movie 'The Spirit of The Game'. In the interview, we talk about movies that have shaped him, camera equipment, studying your craft, missed flights, 'Mary Shelley' and his movie 'The Spirit of The Game' which is about the Luxembourg ice hockey team the Puckers. Listen in to find out more! New Ep...
Kerry Little has just moved to London from Kent to pursue stand up. In our most conversational interview yet, Kerry and I discuss privilege, the all female comedy night 'Nasty', the Simpsons, dark humor, themes she'll focus on in stand up and random sightings of Aisling Bea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a rustic interview on the streets of Edinburgh, Stand Up Comedian Vittorio Angelone took time out of his hectic schedule to meet me and give advice on how to get into stand up. He talks through how he got on the show Countdown, his life in Belfast, why he moved, his preconceptions of himself and what the future holds for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Clemens was born in Westminster, London to Janet Clemens and the screenwriter Brian Clemens. His father wrote and produced The Avengers, The New Avengers, The Professionals, Thriller and many more. After training at the 'The Drama Centre London', Sam has gone on to direct, act, write and produce. He also has a production company with his brother George called 'The Clemens Bros'. In his interview for 'The Creative Diaries', Sam discusses the impact his father had on him, his first steps out o...
