Best Orange Theatre Company Podcasts (2024)

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Secrets (part 3/3) - Recorded live! 29:22

5M ago29:22

29:22

On this episode, hear 3 original monologues and a song inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the final episode in =our three-part series showcasing the original monologues performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sairah Erens. 1. 'Strangers On A Train' written and performed by Emma-Rose Thompson …

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From Ukraine via Germany to The Netherlands 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Anastasia Nefed. Anastasia is a Ukrainian data-analyst and moved to Germany about 4 years ago. Two years ago, she received a job offer in The Netherlands and decided to make a move again. She enjoys an active life in Amsterdam, although she misses her friends and family in Ukraine…

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Vimal and Parul feel welcome 31:55

7M ago31:55

31:55

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Vimal Dhaduk and Parul Ajudiya. They live in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, they are from India an both work in IT. They were expats on Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. Since about two years they live in The Netherlands. In this podcast they talk about the…

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Secrets (part 2/3) - Recorded at our live show 22:23

8M ago22:23

22:23

New short fiction inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the second in a three-part series showcasing the original monologues performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sairah Erens. This episode is a monologue play that delves into the lives of three friends and a TikTok dare gone wrong. Monologue …

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Secrets (part 1/3) — recorded from our live show 28:39

10M ago28:39

28:39

New short fiction inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the first in a three part series showcasing the original monologues that were performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sirah Erens. Each monologue takes you on a different journey. From a woman driven to extreme actions by her husband, to a …

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Living a spiritual life in The Netherlands 23:29

1y ago23:29

23:29

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands Michel Daenen speaks with Uschi Straumann. Uschi lives in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, she is from Switzerland, but was born in Sweden. She works in The Netherlands and internationally in the field of spiritual healing. In this podcast she talks about her experience with li…

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S4E1 Spotlight — recorded from our live show 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

In this episode, listen to 3 original monologues inspired by the theme 'spotlight,' recorded live at our first-ever live show, Tiny Theatre, at Soho House Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sirah Erens. Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s the darkly funny one from beyond the grave about his untimely death that took the spot…

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Episode 5 Bottoms Up! 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

32:08

Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by ✨alcohol✨ Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s the witty one about having to hide your drink in a teacup to survive the dramas at a dry family get-together. There’s the darkly curious one about a teenager's Christmas dinne…

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Episode 4 For The Love Of Music! 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by music. Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s one that’s a rhythmic rumination about how and why some music just hits us the way it does. There’s the one about a prolific nightclub in Birmingham that was — for three years, a…

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S3 Episode 3 The Tourist 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘the tourist.’ Our monologues today take you on three unforgettable journeys. There’s a quirky memoir from an intergalactic bus tour, there’s an alcohol-fueled romp around the streets of Lisbon with a local. And there’s a sensual st…

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Episode 2: Rhyme Time 25:29

2y ago25:29

25:29

A trio of original poetic monologues inspired by the theme ‘Rhyme Time.’ Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. This episode showcases 5 spoken-word monologues! Monologues 1. Cloudy Head — Written and performed by Charlie Bird 2. Growth – Written by Chauncey Meeks Owens and performed by Mike Philips Gomez 3. Towards A Smil…

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Episode 1: It's Getting Hot In Here — Climate Crisis 40:16

2y ago40:16

40:16

A trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘It’s getting hot in here’ that look at the Climate Crisis. Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. This episode showcases three very different monologues! From a young boy struggling to get his head around the state of the world and some very big issues, to a fierce eco-w…

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Episode 6: Homeward Bound 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

A trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘Homeward Bound’ A quick content warning before we start. This episode contains some adult themes and some class A swears. Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. This episode showcases three very different monologues! From a woman in the embers of divorce looking back at …

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Episode 5: Gotta Have Faith? 41:21

2+ y ago41:21

41:21

A trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘Gotta Have Faith?’ A quick content warning: This episode contains some descriptions of euthanasia. Listener discretion is advised. Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. In this episode, the three monologues couldn't be more different! From a girl who is scrutinised by h…

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Episode 4: Dirt 37:25

2+ y ago37:25

37:25

A trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘Dirt.’ Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. In this episode, the three monologues couldn't be more different! From an incredibly strong woman who endures more dirty dealings than anyone should have to in an Irish prison, to a librarian who can’t help but dish the dirt …

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Episode 3 The Games We Play 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

37:11

A trio of original monologues inspired by the theme 'The Games We Play.' Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. In this episode, the three monologues couldn't be more different! From a veteran boxer flexing his muscles of intimidation to a guy who takes the request to stop smoking a little too far, to a hopeless romantic s…

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Episode 2: Tits and Ass 41:47

3y ago41:47

41:47

A trio of juicy monologues inspired by the theme 'tits and ass.' Join host Daniella Down and co-host Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. In this episode, the three monologues come in all shapes and sizes. From a rattled father unsure of how to deal with his teenage daughter who sent a tit pic to a young woman retelling the tale of when her best fri…

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Episode 1.5 Backstage (Mind The Gap) 16:05

3y ago16:05

16:05

We're kicking off season 2 with this bonus episode! Two more awesomely original monologues on the theme 'Mind The Gap' from creatives we've had on the show before. Monologues 'Mind The Gap' written by Anna Murton and performed by Loveday Smith 'Natura Non Facit Saltum' written and performed by Hugh Mackay If you haven't already, go back and listen …

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Episode 1: Mind The Gap 43:43

3y ago43:43

43:43

A new collection of original monologues to kick off season 2! Join host Daniella Down and co-host Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. In this episode, we journey around the world and into many different walks of life. From a self-proclaimed street prophet philosophising on the bus to a nostalgic journey about lost love and broken promises on the Lo…

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Season 2 Trailer 0:49

3y ago0:49

0:49

We're back for season 2 and we couldn't be more excited! Join host Daniella Down and co-host Sairah Erens for another audio adventure. In each episode, we premiere three original monologues written for the podcast which is performed by actors. Every episode is on a different theme, and no two monologues are alike. We also briefly interview the writ…

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Abridged Episode 4 'The Most Wonderful Time Of The year?' 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

An ABRIDGED VERSION our most-listened episode from season one of The Monologue podcast for submission to the New Jersey web (podcast) festival. Cosy up for a collection of three (not so) festive monologues to keep you jolly entertained! Join host Daniella Down and guest co-host Sairah Erens for this episode that showcases three original monologues …

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Being a multicultural family in The Netherlands 27:09

3y ago27:09

27:09

Michal van Belle-Stap is originally from Israel. She met her husband when she studied in Belgium. Short after she moved to The Netherlands where they live ever since. In this podcast she speaks about the pros and cons of living as a multicultural family in The Netherlands. She also talks about the services she provides for expats in the field of ho…

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Fresh start in The Netherlands 26:41

3y ago26:41

26:41

Claudia Ziegler-Zech is originally from Germany, but lives in The Netherlands for many years. In this podcast she speaks about the first years after her move, her corporate experience and typical Dutch cultural characteristics. She also provides some handy tips for newcomers to The Netherlands. Have fun listening to this energizing episode. If you …

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Episode 4: The most wonderful time of the year? 39:37

3+ y ago39:37

39:37

A collection of (not so) festive monologues to keep you jolly entertained over the holidays! Join host Daniella Down and guest co-host Sairah Erens for this episode that showcases three original festive monologues. From an artist who’d rather drink and be merry than be interviewed about her work, to a mum whose Christmas turkey ritual comes back to…

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Episode 3: Truth 36:31

3+ y ago36:31

36:31

A collection of monologues that speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth no matter how hard. Join host Daniella Down and guest co-host Sairah Erens for this episode that showcases three original monologues that creatively interpret the theme, truth. From a bereaved father who wants to take control of what he’s lost, to a young wo…

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Dutch internship during lockdown 17:32

3+ y ago17:32

17:32

Caroline Geiser is from the French part in Switzerland, is 24 years old and recently moved to The Netherlands for her internship. This was in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis where also in The Netherlands there were restrictions. In this podcast she talks about her experience and gives valuable advice on how to best get going in a new country, eve…

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Orange Theatre Company 25:04

3+ y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Sairah Erens and Elyse O'Shaughnessey. Elyse is from the USA, Sairah is Dutch. They both have a passion for theatre. Together they started the Orange Theatre Company. In this podcast they tell you all about it. About Orange Theatre Company “Orange Theatre Company produces an annual …

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Episode 2: Spooked 40:30

3+ y ago40:30

40:30

A collection of monologues that go bump in the night. Join host Daniella Down and guest co-host Sairah Erens for this episode that showcases three original monologues that creatively interpret the theme, spooked: From a drunken dare that takes a very dark turn to how one woman cannot stand blasted Trick or Treaters to a trumpeter with a spooky conn…

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Episode 1.5: BONUS 9:53

3+ y ago9:53

9:53

To celebrate the launch of the podcast, we've got a treat for you: a bonus monologue! '99 bottles' is written and performed by our host, Daniella Down. It tells the story of the Corona Crisis from a very unlikely source: a bottle of Corona beer. It’s actually a monologue she wrote write at the beginning of lockdown that ended up being the catalyst …

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Episode 1: Crisis, what crisis? 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

42:58

An unusual collection of monologues during life at 1.5 metres. This episode showcases three new monologues that couldn’t be more different. They each delve into this episode’s theme, the ongoing global crisis that seems to be 2020... from natural disasters of biblical proportion to the diabolical political landscape to the outrageous and ongoing po…

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Episode 0 PREVIEW 2:53

3+ y ago2:53

2:53

Story- and theatre-lovers rejoice! Check out the preview of a brand new podcast that showcases new writing in the form monologues read by actors. It's like going to the theatre from the comfort of your earphones. First episode launching soon! Stay up to date by following @themonologuepodcast on Instagram Brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Am…

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Devendra loves Dutch directness 31:49

4y ago31:49

31:49

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Devendra Singh. Devendra is and ICT professional from North India. He has been living in the USA, Singapore and Australia before. In The Netherlands he worked for KLM and Rabobank. Currently he works for ING. He talks about his experiences as an expat. Are you an expat living in The…

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Creating an amazing (virtual) reality 30:05

4y ago30:05

30:05

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Jolyan Leonard. Jolyan is from the UK. He moved with his family to The Netherlands 3 years ago. In this podcast he speaks about his motives to move, his work in Virtual Reality and a special building project he is involved in. Because of the Corona situation we did this interview on…

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JoysingNL with Francisca Burgos 29:44

4y ago29:44

29:44

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Francisca Burgos. Francisca is originally from Aruba, a tropical island in the Caribbean. Singing and dancing has always been an important part of her life. She recently started JoysingNL, a networking event where international and Dutch people come together to sing, enjoy and conne…

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Amsterdam Culture Club 38:35

4y ago38:35

38:35

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Hannah van der Rest. Hannah is Dutch, lives in Amsterdam and is project leader of the Amsterdam Culture Club, an English-speaking community group that brings together culturally minded internationals at exclusive special events in the Amsterdam Area. In this interview she explains h…

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From Russia with love 33:14

4y ago33:14

33:14

You’re listening to the podcast Expat Podcast The Netherlands. My name is Michel Daenen, of Your Move to The Netherlands, a company that supports international people with a smooth landing in the Netherlands. In this episode of Expat Radio an interview with Katerina Kusova (or in short Kate Kusova). Kate is from Moskow, Russia. She met her Dutch bo…

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Showcase of Circular Economy 24:18

4y ago24:18

24:18

Mayte de Vries is program manager Sustainability at the Municipality of Almere, in the Amsterdam Area. In this interview she talks about circular economy, sustainability and the ‘Steiger Festival’ (Jetty Festival) in Almere, where entrepreneurs showcase their contribution to the development of circular economy. She also talks about the efforts of t…

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Edwina, a ‘Love-pat’ from South Africa 36:52

4y ago36:52

36:52

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Edwina Kannemeyer-Snelting and her husband Bert Snelting. Edwina is from South Africa. She came to The Netherlands to live with Bert. In this interviews she talks about her experiences as a ‘love-pat’ establishing a live in Almere, a city 20 km east of Amsterdam. I did this intervie…

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You're from the land of Dracula! 25:24

4y ago25:24

25:24

Monica-Adriana Moga is originally from Romania and moved to the USA in 2001 following her husband’s work. She lived in Boston, San Francisco and New York. Then she moved to the UK. Later she came to the Netherlands to do a scholarship program in data analytics at Microsoft in Amsterdam. She first lived in Almere, 20 km east of Amsterdam and later s…

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