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The Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Remote TheatreFor the final episode of Season 3, The Pink Podcast travels beyond the city to explore remote theatre in the UK. Host Chloé Nelkin is joined by artistic directors Rebecca Atkinson-Lord (An Tobar & Mull Theatre) and Julia Samuels (Theatre by the Lake) to discuss creativity, community and leadership in extraordinary rural locations — and why theatre made far from urban centres can be some of the boldest and most vital work of all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-2629 minThe Pink PodcastBecoming Bob CratchitIn this festive episode of The Pink Podcast, Chloé Nelkin is joined by Henry Davis and Rob Compton, who are both playing Bob Cratchit this season in two different productions of A Christmas Carol. Together, they explore what makes Bob the heart of the story, how the role changes across adaptations, and what it means to bring kindness and warmth to the stage year after year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-1727 minThe Pink PodcastTransforming Spaces for PerformanceIn the latest episode of The Pink Podcast Chloé Nelkin explores how Katie Posner (Co-Director of Paines Plough) and Ruby Law (Set Designer and Architect,Set designer for Come Alive) transform spaces into powerful platforms for performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-0328 min
The Pink PodcastWriting Across Different MediumsIn this new episode of The Pink Podcast, Guardian critic Arifa Akbar and writer Anoushka Warden explore how stories move between page, stage and screen—diving into creativity, identity and the power of personal truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-1931 min
The Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Multi-Rolling with Operation MincemeatIn this new episode of The Pink Podcast -host Chloé Nelkin talks to Operation Mincemeat’s David Cumming — one of the show’s creators now performing on Broadway — and West End star Peter McGovern about the art, madness, and magic of multi-rolling in this global musical sensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0525 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Theatre For Social ChangeOn this new episode of The Pink Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Steinberg, Artistic Director of Outside Edge Theatre Company, the UK’s leading charity using drama to support addiction recovery, and Emilia Teglia, founder and Artistic Director of Odd Eyes Theatre, a company creating bold, participatory work that champions diversity and social mobility. Together with host Chloé Nelkin, they explore the power of Theatre for Social Change -how creativity, community, and performance can transform lives and inspire action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-2330 min
The Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast:Theatre As a Night OutOn this new episode of 'The Pink Podcast', we’re joined by Neil Connolly, top dog producer and Creative Director for Immersive Everywhere, part of the team behind 'Traitors Live'. Alongside him we speak to actor and theatre-maker Andrew MacMillan who is currently performing multiple roles in 'Plied & Prejudice'. Together with Chloé Nelkin, they explore what we mean by “Theatre as a Night Out” and tackle the big question: is the word “immersive” really that dirty? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0133 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: A day in the life of a West End performer (2)Find out all of the ins and outs of a day in the life of a West End performer as Chloé sits down with the Lion King's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje, Here We Are's Molly Lynch, and Death Note's Joaquin Pedro Valdes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2739 minThe Pink PodcastFringe Bites: PressIn our final Fringe Bite for 2025, Chloé swaps sides of the table to join Sheri Friers as a guest and talk about press at the Edinburgh Fringe (guest hosted by Tim Bano). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2416 minThe Pink PodcastFringe Bites: MotherhoodIn the third Fringe Bite, Chloé is joined by badass mothers Marie Hamilton and Rachel Terry to talk about what it takes to balance being a parent with being an artist, especially in the madness of the Fringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-1814 minThe Pink PodcastFringe Bites: The buildIn our second Fringe Bite, Chloé sits down with Pleasance's Hamish Ellis and Ana Webb Sanchez to learn all about the process of building a Fringe venue. How do you get from a parking lot to the Pleasance Courtyard and back again in less than 12 weeks? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-1312 min
The Stagey PlaceEpisode 200 I A Celebration of PRAfter 5 years and more guests than we can count, The Stagey Place reaches a milestone of 200 episodes, and to celebrate this landmark, we are speaking with Olivia O'Neill and Gee Carter, two publicists who work at Chloé Nelkin Consulting, an award-winning PR company who have worked tirelessly with emerging and established theatre companies the past 15 years, to bring their productions to life through creative press campaigns along the way.
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2025-08-0734 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The gig economyChloé is joined by writer/performers Dan Bishop and Libby Rodliffe, who have both created shows about juggling multiple jobs. How does the gig economy affect artists, and how far do some people have to go to make ends meet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0625 minThe Pink PodcastFringe Bites: StorytellingIn the first of our Fringe Bites series - mini episodes recorded directly from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Chloé is joined by Niall Moorjani and Sasha Wilson to talk about storytelling as a performance medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-3014 min
The Business of Show BusinessThe Business of Show Business with Chloé NelkinThe Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video.Season 5 episode 2 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with PR specialist Chloé Nelkin who is the creator and founder of Chloé Nelkin Consulting.They discuss all things publicity from crisis comms to getting your personal brand out there and how to win over a PR firm.Find out more about the amazing work Chloé and CNC get up to.
2025-07-2334 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Stage vs ScreenFor the first episode of season three, Chloé sits down with performers Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock, 10 Things I Hate About You) and Oli Higginson (Bridgerton) to discuss the differences in performing for stage and for screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2328 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Creating a hit musicalFor the finale of The Pink Podcast's second season, Chloé is joined by legends of the West End Francesca Moody (Fleabag, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder), Andy Barnes (SIX), and Tom Ling (The Little Big Things) to discuss how to create a hit musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0932 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Being a modern museumChloé is joined by leaders from Sir John Soane's Museum and the Museum of Brands to discuss what it means to be a modern museum. How should museums adapt to life in 2025 - or should they adapt at all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2632 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Inspirational women in the performing arts (2)Just after International Women's Day, Chloé is joined by writer/performer Sam Ipema, writer/director Mella Faye, and writer Lydia Shaw to talk about what it means to be a woman in the performing arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1239 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Comedy or theatre?Chloé is joined by comedy powerhouses Jonathan Oldfield and Lorna Rose Treen to talk about the intersection of comedy and theatre. Where does comedy begin and theatre end? How do audience expectations differ? Does there even need to be a difference between the forms? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2638 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Edinburgh Fringe (2)Another year, another Edinburgh Fringe creeping up on us. Chloé is joined by Pleasance's Jonny Patton, producer Emma Taylor, and playwright Katie Sayer to discuss all things Fringe in 2025, from favourite Fringe memories to which bathroom they use when they want to escape the crowds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1226 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The Off West End in 2025Chloé catches up with Offies director Denholm Spurr, Theatre503 producer Ceri Lothian, and freelance producer Jessie Anand to speak about the Off West End, and what we can expect to see in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2938 min
The Top FloorTRUST YOUR GUT AND DON'T TAKE TOO LONG TO MAKE A DECISION | With Chloé Nelkin and Asari St-Hill | The Top FloorDiscover the fascinating world of the visual arts with Chloé Nelkin from Chloé Nelkin Consulting on this episode of *The Top Floor*, hosted by Asasi St-Hill. Chloé shares her journey and expertise in public relations, events, and consulting for theatre, circus, opera, and more, with offices in London and Edinburgh. Explore what it’s like to navigate the arts industry—a challenging environment often hindered by poor funding—and the vital role government, charities, and philanthropy play in its success. Chloé highlights the importance of both print and digital media in promoting the arts, while also giving insights in...
2025-01-1525 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The secret to staging a pantoChloé chats to panto veterans Clare Plested and Lani Strange about the ins and outs of this UK theatre tradition - what makes a good panto, how to keep things fresh year after year, and why these bonkers productions are so beloved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1827 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: First theatre memories (2)As we enter the season of pantomimes and nativities, Chloé chats with performers Isobel Thom and Max Gill about their first theatre memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-0429 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Spotlighting neurodiverse storiesGuest host Emily Jupp speaks to Philippa Dawson, Rebecca Fenton, and Lauren Silver about neurodiversity in the arts; what it's like to be a neurodiverse artist, and what we can do to further platform neurodiverse stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2028 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Young people and the artsChloé catches up with theatre directors Toby Mitchell (Tall Stories) and James Seager (Les Enfants Terribles) to discuss how to engage young people with the arts and why that is so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0635 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: A day in the life of a West End performerChloé sits down with West End leading ladies Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) and Jenna Lee James (Frozen) to find out what a day in the life of a West End performer is really like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2333 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The future of theatreIn the first episode of this new season of The Pink Podcast, Chloé delves into the future of theatre: what changes we can expect to see in the industry, what the current trends are, and what theatre will have to do to survive and thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0929 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: From screen to stageIn the final episode of season one (can you believe it!), Chloé speaks to ITV Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream winner Tobias Turley and Tiktok sensation Hannah Lowther about landing West End roles after finding fame on TV and social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1228 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Autobiography on stageThis week, Chloé speaks to theatremakers Joe Sellman-Leava and Jessica Regan about bringing autobiographical stories to life on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2932 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The importance of arts educationThis week, Chloé hands over to ATG's West End Senior Creative Learning Manager Conor Hunt, who is joined by three guests from across the arts to discuss the critical issue of arts education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1534 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Adaptations - accuracy or entertainment?This week, Chloé speaks to theatremakers Ricky Dukes and Charlotte Mooney about what is more important in adapting something for the stage - accuracy or entertainment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0134 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Philanthropy in the ArtsChloé delves into the topic of philanthropy in the arts with guests Janine Catalano and Rebecca King Lassman. From donor due diligence to gala fatigue to whether the arts are even a deserving philanthropic cause, there is a lot to unpack, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1735 min
The Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Edinburgh FringeOn this episode of The Pink Podcast, we chat about the Edinburgh Fringe and its importance. Chloé is joined by guests: Nic Connaughton, head of theatre for the Pleasance Theatre Trust; comedian and character actress Ruth Bratt who is a founding member of Showstopper: The Improvised Musical; and award-winning writer and performer Elisabeth Gunawan. The Fringe is no doubt one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet but it's also a bit of a beast. Topics include the accommodation crisis (and how to get the best bedroom in a shared flat), Fringe memories, support for a...
2024-04-0239 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Inspirational women in the performing artsFor the first episode of our Inspirational Women series, Chloé sits down with stage and screen actress Andrée Bernard and writer/director Sara Joyce to talk about women in the performing arts and their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-2030 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: Spotlighting queer storiesOur guest host Tom Wicker talks to writer and performer Jade Anouka, theatre maker Linus Karp, and artist John Moore about what it means to be a queer creative and how their sexualities influence - and don't influence - their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0629 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: What the screen meansIn this episode, Chloé talks to head of arts marketing for Trafalgar Releasing Vanessa Hills, founder of The Soho London Independent Film Festival (SohoLIFF) Liz Farahadi, and stage and screen actor Zoe Villiers about the changing role of cinema in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2138 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: First theatre memoriesFor this episode, Chloé is joined by entertainment legend Su Pollard and multifaceted creative Alexis Gregory to discuss first theatre memories - the sentimental attachment people have to showbiz, and how childhood experiences of the arts impacts those shaping the industry today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0742 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: What can the arts do to improve sustainability?In the second episode of The Pink Podcast, we delve into what the arts can do to improve environmental sustainability. Chloé chats to Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan, founder of The Greenhouse Theatre Oli Savage, and artist Özlem Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2429 minThe Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast: The Arts in 2024The Pink Podcast discusses anything and everything under the arts umbrella providing the opportunity to hear from some fascinating and leading figures in a conversational way. Episode one focuses on the arts in 2024 with guests Sofi Berenger and Sanjit Chudha. As both an in-house and independent producer, Sofi champions new and exciting work from all backgrounds. She is Executive Producer and acting Chief Executive at the King’s Head Theatre, which has just opened the doors of its brand-new venue. Sanjit has just closed the door on a phenomenal tenure at the Museum of the Home where...
2024-01-1036 min
The Pink PodcastThe Pink Podcast - teaserThe Pink Podcast launches on 10th January - listen to this exciting teaser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0500 min
Teaching Your Brain to KnitSocks, Paralysis Analysis, Visiting HumboldtBrainy: 13:05 Behind the Redwood Curtain 27:30 What We're Learning from our Knitting: It's socks, socks, socks in our knitting this episode. Catherine shares the sad tale of her puppy getting to a washcloths she had finished for her Washcloth exchange. Now she gets to keep the slightly chewed Vortex 5 by Rebecca Hudson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vortex-5-dishcloth but needs to make another one. She decided on the perfect traveling project: Baby socks. Some patterns she likes are ribbed far away baby socks originally from Afghan for afghans made in worsted weight https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-far-away-baby-socks...
2019-09-1838 min
Persistent and NastyEpisode 16 - Bobby and Amy at the 2019 Edinburgh FringeAnother fabulous afternoon was spent chatting with team behind Bobby and Amy. Bobby and Amy is a new dark comedy about foot-and-mouth disease by Fringe First winning Emily Jenkins.
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It's the late nineties, Take That, Tamagotchis, Dip Dabs, and Pog Swaps. When 13 year old Bobby and Amy meet, hundreds of cows dot across the fields and the sun always shines. But when the cows begin to burn, Bobby and Amy’s sleepy Cotswold town faces a catastrophe that will change their home forever. Set amongst the devastation that hit farming communities in the late nineties; Bobby & Amy ex...
2019-08-0542 min
She Owns SuccessSOS044: The Art Of Following Your Passions with Chloe NelkinChloe Nelkin shares how trusting your gut and following your passions can lead to great things and discusses the importance of stepping back and of not taking things personally in your business. Chloe is the founder and Director of Chloe Nelkin Consulting which she founded in 2010 on her own, from her kitchen table, the PR firm has since expanded and is now based in Soho in Central London with a team that continues to grow.
2017-06-0727 min