Best Sheila Atim Podcasts (2024)

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Stephen Tompkinson, 'Art' 59:14

3y ago59:14

59:14

In our final episode of series 3, Actor Stephen Tompkinson joins host Joe Murphy to chat lockdown hair styles, humble beginnings in school plays and his PlayCrush choice: 'Art', written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emma Rice, A Midsummer Night's Dream 1:04:40

3y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Director Emma Rice talks to Joe Murphy this week about her fascinating creative process, the upcoming Old Vic and Wise Children production of Bagdad Cafe this summer, and a conditional love for her PlayCrush, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tinuke Craig, random 59:07

3y ago59:07

59:07

This week Tinuke Craig, recently announced as our next Baylis Director, talks to Joe about the prospect of directing for The Old Vic stage, an inspiring visit to Starlight Express on her 6th birthday, and her chosen PlayCrush: random by debbie tucker green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Steffan Rhodri, The Norman Conquests 1:01:26

3y ago1:01:26

1:01:26

This week Joe Murphy is joined by actor Steffan Rhodri (Woyzeck, The Old Vic; Gavin and Stacey) to talk about the beauty of Welsh weather, career successes later in life, and how a last minute performance in The Norman Conquests by Alan Ayckbourn turned it into his PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bronagh Gallagher, August: Osage County 1:15:18

3+ y ago1:15:18

1:15:18

This week, Joe Murphy talks to actor and singer Bronagh Gallagher about perseverance, impostor syndrome and having respect for others – and why her chosen PlayCrush, August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, is such an important play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Golda Rosheuvel, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 1:01:47

3+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Welcome back to another series of PlayCrush. This week, Joe welcomes actor Golda Rosheuvel. Golda talks to Joe about her role as Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s recent hit series Bridgerton, and the impact of the character, as well as the characters in her chosen PlayCrush, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson, on the progression of black stories…

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Arinzé Kene, The Crucible 1:04:14

3+ y ago1:04:14

1:04:14

In the final episode of Series Two, Joe is joined by Actor and Playwright Arinzé Kene. Arinzé tells Joe why the play that scares him the most – The Crucible by Arthur Miller – also makes it to the top of his Playcrush list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck 1:01:39

4y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

This week, Joe Murphy talks to Composer Isobel Waller-Bridge about her Playcrush, Georg Büchner's Woyzeck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Owen Teale, Macbeth 1:02:19

4y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This week, Joe Murphy’s guest is Tony Award-winning actor Owen Teale, telling us why Shakespeare’s Macbeth is his Playcrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. 56:48

4y ago56:48

56:48

This week, Joe Murphy is joined by Playwright Ella Hickson. Ella tells Joe why her PlayCrush is the experimental and provocative Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch. Contains strong language and adult content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hammed Animashaun, A Midsummer Night's Dream 1:01:03

4y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

This week Joe Murphy’s guest is Actor Hammed Animashaun. Hammed tells Joe how the freedom and wildness of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream make it his PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Denise Gough, Electra 1:03:55

4y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

In the first episode of PlayCrush Series Two, Joe Murphy is joined by Irish actor Denise Gough. Denise talks about how her PlayCrush, the two and a half thousand year old Electra by Sophocles, is still relevant and contemporary today. Content warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion about addiction. We encourage anyone affected…

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Michael Sheen, Hamlet 1:01:14

4y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In the final episode of PlayCrush series one, Joe Murphy is joined by Welsh actor Michael Sheen. Shakespeare's Hamlet is our PlayCrush this week, listen as Michael shares his fresh take on one of the worlds most performed plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jade Anouka, The Phlebotomist 51:41

4y ago51:41

51:41

This week Sherman Artistic Director Joe Murphy is joined by Jade Anouka for episode five of PlayCrush. Jade explores Ella Road's debut stage play, The Phlebotomist, for her PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests 1:04:44

4y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

This week Joe Murphy is joined by The Old Vic's very own Artistic Director Matthew Warchus. In this episode Matthew reveals the journey that led him to the role of Director, sharing some hilarious anecdotes and honest insights along the way, and the pair dive into Matthew's epic PlayCrush - Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy, The Norman Conquests. Hosted on …

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Nick Payne, This Wide Night 53:10

4y ago53:10

53:10

Playwright, and former Old Vic usher, Nick Payne joins Joe Murphy for this week's episode of PlayCrush. Nick and Joe discuss writing for theatre, television and film, Nick's career and of course his PlayCrush, This Wide Night by Chloe Moss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sheila Atim, Agamemnon 1:01:16

4y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Old Vic Trustee and Olivier Award-winner Sheila Atim joins Sherman Artistic Director (and former Old Vic Baylis Director) Joe Murphy for the second episode of PlayCrush. Sheila Atim's PlayCrush is the Greek Tragedy Agamemnon, written by Aeschylus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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George MacKay, The Caretaker 1:05:33

4y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

The first episode in the brand new podcast series PlayCrush is hosted by Joe Murphy with special guest George MacKay. In this episode George MacKay tells us why Harold Pinter's The Caretaker is his PlayCrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Tompkinson, 'Art' 59:14

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Emma Rice, A Midsummer Night's Dream 1:04:40

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Tinuke Craig, random 59:07

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Steffan Rhodri, The Norman Conquests 1:01:26

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Bronagh Gallagher, August: Osage County 1:15:18

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Golda Rosheuvel, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 1:01:47

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Arinzé Kene, The Crucible 1:04:14

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Isobel Waller-Bridge, Woyzeck 1:01:39

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Owen Teale, Macbeth 1:02:19

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Ella Hickson, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. 56:48

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Hammed Animashaun, A Midsummer Night's Dream 1:01:03

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Denise Gough, Electra 1:03:55

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Michael Sheen, Hamlet 1:01:14

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Jade Anouka, The Phlebotomist 51:41

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Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests 1:04:44

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Nick Payne, This Wide Night 53:10

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Sheila Atim, Agamemnon 1:01:16

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George MacKay, The Caretaker 1:05:33

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