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Hear Me Out with Lucy Eaton

Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays

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Hear Me Out puts the audience back in the stalls (or, closer still, the rehearsal room), inviting theatre-loving audiences to re-connect with theatre-makers in a unique celebration of language and performance. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, it's the insider chat that audiences would love to have. The format is simple: Lucy asks 'What is your favourite speech?' From the brilliance of the language to the personal anecdotes behind the choice, it’s part Desert Island Discs, part literary analysis and par ...
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Discover how it really felt to be in the room where Hamilton happened, as told by the people who were there. Each week, host Giles Terera - who played Aaron Burr in the original West End cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical Hamilton, and is the author of upcoming book Hamilton and Me: An Actor’s Journal - is joined by key members of the cast and creative team of the London production, plus other special guests, to discuss what it was like to be part of this once-in-a-generation show. Hea ...
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Episoe 104 - This time I chat with Ahsoka producer and ILM VFX Supervisor, Richard Bluff along with his colleague Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor. Key takeaways: The collaboration between sound and visual effects departments is crucial in creating a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience. Early involvement of sound in the product…
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Charlotte Hope, renowned for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Spanish Princess", joins Lucy in her childhood home in Dorset. Together, they dive into Duncan Macmillan's powerful play "Lungs" and the complexities of deciding to have children in an uncertain world. Charlotte shares her thoughts on balancing the demanding life of an actress wit…
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My guest for this second episode of May 2024 is production designer Nathan Crowley. If you don’t know his name, you will definitely know and most likely love, his work.. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Insomnia (2002) Batman Begins (2005) The Prestige (2006) The Dark Knight (2008) John Carter (2012) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Interstellar (2014) Dunkir…
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Francesca Moody, esteemed theatre producer of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer", joins host Lucy Eaton for an eye-opening chat in this week's episode. Francesca shares her profound admiration for Dennis Kelly, choosing Jess' final monologue from "Love & Money" as her favourite speech. The conversation also explores Francesca's long-standing relationshi…
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For this episode, number 102, I am speaking to to gentleman that worked on the visual effects for Masters of the air, the Apple TV series which is a continuation of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. This time tackling World War Two airmen and their various missions. So I chat with Xavier Bernasoni who was one of the vfx supervisors on the show for …
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In April 2024, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to California, starting with a visit to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan. And unfogettable three days. While at Skywalker Ranch I met with Sound Supervisor, Mac Smith and legendary Model Maker, Lorne Peterson. This episode is a report from those three days. Full written report with …
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This week’s enlightening conversation is thanks to esteemed actor Shaun Dooley, known for his roles in Apple’s recent “Criminal Record, “Broadchurch”, “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and “Saltburn”. Joined by host Lucy Eaton, Shaun delves into the depths of Harold Pinter's timeless play, "The Caretaker," focusing on Aston's poignant monologue. Along …
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Step into the unsettling world of Oscar Wilde's Salomé as Lucy Eaton sits down with acclaimed author and visionary storyteller, Neil Gaiman (write of The Sandman, Good Omens and Coraline). Gaiman shares his insights and reflections on this iconic piece of literature, as he dissects the influence of Wilde's lesser known work. He offers a unique pers…
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For this the 100th episode it seems fitting that it’s someone who’s name I’ve known since I was 4, 5 and 6 when my imagination was first sparked, looking through my Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi comics and magazines. That name is of course Phil Tippett, one of those incredible artists whose work transcends the films he’s worked on. His…
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Iconic "Misfits" star Antonia Thomas takes centre stage on this week's Hear Me Out episode, offering an inside look into her illustrious career spanning both sides of the pond. Antonia delves into her favourite speech from Nina Segal's "Shooting Hedda Gabler," opens up about the challenges of pushing actors to their limits in film creation, and can…
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For episode 99 I interviewed friend, David Whiteley. If you don't know David, you should! He's a news presenter, but also a huge Star Wars Fan. And, has made two fantastic documentaries about the subject. Firstly "The Galaxy that Britain Built" and secondly "Toy Empire". Both are a must-watch for fans like us. David also produced a book which gathe…
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Mincefluencers, it's time to tune in! As this week's episode sees Lucy Eaton sit down Claire-Marie Hall, who plays Jean in the hit West End show Operation Mincemeat. And in this special episode, there's a little break from tradition as Claire-Marie shares her favourite song from a musical, offering a fresh perspective on her craft. Claire talks abo…
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For episode 98, I am joined by my guest from episode 2, Giles Terera, actor, writer, musician and great friend of mine. He suggested to me a few months back that we should do a commentary on The Empire Strikes Back. So last month that's just what we did. I went up to central London to his flat, armed with two mics and we sat at watched and waffled …
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Join us for an enthralling conversation, as esteemed Welsh actor Steffan Rhodri takes centre stage in this week's episode. From his latest role in Simon Godwin’s adaptation of Macbeth to his iconic portrayal of Dave Coaches in Gavin and Stacey, Steffan is truly one of our most versatile and talented actors. In this episode, he zones in on a particu…
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Step into the spotlight with illustrious actor Mark Gatiss, know best for his iconic roles in television series like 'Sherlock' and his captivating performances on stage. In this episode, Gatiss breaks down the layers of his favourite speech: a Hamlet monologue but as used in Jack Thorne’s recent hit, 'The Motive and the Cue', in which Gatiss has w…
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In episode 97 of the Filmumentaries podcast, I interview helicopter stunt pilot Fred North. Fred shares his journey from a childhood fascination with helicopters to becoming a successful stunt pilot in Hollywood. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for oneself and having a shark-like drive to keep moving forward. Fred also discus…
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I hope you enjoyed my archival interview episodes in December 2023, one with Producer Robert Watts, the other with actor Garrick Hagon. Well now we are back to some recent interviews, I can tell you I’ve been busy lining these up ready for 2024! So… for the first, its a pretty big one, well it’s a very big one - Thanks to the lovely folks at ILM, I…
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Ok, this is another one from the archives, but as with the Robert Watts recording, I’ve been wanting to put this one out in podcast form for a while too. This is a conversation I had with actor Garrick Hagon back in 2015. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, how about Biggs Darklighter. Yes, Garrick is well known for his mostly deleted scenes from Sta…
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This is one from the archives, but I’ve been wanting to put this out in podcast for for some time now. Its my interview with the legendary producer Robert Watts from back in July 2018. My cameraman buddy Paddy and I visited Robert at his home, and a lovely home it was too. He was on such great form and just a delight to be with. We arrived armed wi…
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Uncover the secrets of Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1's breathtaking visual effects. VFX supervisors Jeffrey Sutherland and Simone Coco share insights on collaboration, challenges, and the art of crafting cinematic magic. Step behind the scenes and explore the dynamic world where reality meets creativity. I was recently given the opport…
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Now, for this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Spina. Tom is an avid Star Wars enthusiast, restoration specialist, and the founder of Tom Spina Designs and Regal Robot. In our conversation, we delve into his early love for Star Wars and those toys, his passion for computer graphics on his Amiga, his brief stint as a TD in l…
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It’s the season of good will, so we thought we’d release Episode 1 of Series 3 early! In this extra-special Hear Me Out chat, Corey Mylchreest (known for his role as King George in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte) joins host Lucy Eaton for an insightful conversation that reaches far beyond the glittering ballrooms of the Bridgerton universe. Corey shares…
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For this episode, the second of November 2023, I spoke with director, producer and editor Jeremy Coon. Jeremy was the producer on the 2007 film Napoleon Dynamite. But I spoke to him in his editor director capacity about the new documentary “A Disturbance in the Force’, which I was lucky enough to see at the UK premiere in London last week. The docu…
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In this episode (number 90!!), I share an enlightening conversation with the creators of the "RoboDoc" series - a comprehensive documentary on the iconic sci-fi film, RoboCop. The team includes directors Chris Griffith and Eastwood Allen, and producer Gary Smart. The trio talks in-depth about how they transformed their passion project into a widely…
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If you listened to episode 87 you’ll have heard my conversation with the British Film Institutes Douglas Weir. He’s Technical and Remastering lead there and does great work with his team to restore and release films from British classics to lost gems. He invited me back to talk to him and his colleague Vic Pratt - film historian and Video Publishin…
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For this episode, number 88, I spoke with Mac Smith about the path he took to his career as Supervising Sound Editor and employee of Skywalker Sound, via marching bands, a chance meeting with Walter Murch, being propelled into the industry working for Robert Zemekis on Castaway. And so much more. Listen in for the full story. Thanks to the folks at…
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For this episode, number 87 I spoke to The British Film Institute’s Remastering and Technical lead Douglas Weir. Doug had recently introduced a screening of Jaws at the BFI back in June of this year. It wasn’t just any old print of Jaws, it was a near pristine dye transfer print that a colleague of Doug’s found in the archive. After the screening w…
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For this episode, number 86, I spoke with VFX Supervisor Charmaine Chan. We chatted back in mid June 2023 on a boiling hot day here in London. We talked about Charmaine's entry into the industry via running a website about a particular girl group that you might have heard of. She then went onto to be a researcher and compositor at ILM, and most rec…
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For this episode, number 85, the firstone of September 2023, I have VFX supervisor of choice for both Spielberg and Scorcese, namely Pablo Helman. Pablo and I spoke back in June 2023 about his career path and his work for Stephen and Marty. There will be a video version available for those of you that contribute via patreon on the second tier. Pabl…
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This time I have the pleasure of sharing my conversations with Skywalker Sound’s Co-Supervising Sound Editor Matthew Wood, Sound Designer David W Collins and Re-recording Mixer Danielle Dupre. I spoke with Matthew and David together and then separately with Danielle. Matthew and David are Emmy nominated for Mandalorian Chapter 24, Matthew his also …
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