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Havin The CraicHavin The Craic Ep 19 - Dane Buckley and Francis Keyton Every week comedians Thomas Henry and Jack Hester sit down to have the craic! This week, Tom is away gigging in America so Jack is joined by the wonderful Frances Keyton and Dane Buckley. 2023-01-0858 min
Havin The CraicHavin The Craic Episode 12 "Hyperhidrosis"Comedians Thomas Henry and Jack Hester take an irreverent look at the week's news. This week, the boys are joined by Frances Keyton to discuss, Kings, Queens and why we're all sweating so much. 2022-06-1956 min
Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin76.Slap my nipples and kick me in the vagina with Frances KeytonAnna and Frances talk the coil, dating in London with Thursday, lusting after Arabs, rimming, wanking in the workplace, tarot reading, foot fetishists and antidepressants.
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Broke & AmbitiousMichael KeytonIn the final episode of the series, Frances speaks to Michael Keyton. Not the famous Hollywood actor but the Liverpool-born author and…you guessed it...her dad. Liverpool born and bred, Michael Keyton has worked in some of the dirtiest hotels in Wales, played in a ceilidh band, and taught in a warm and challenging school in Newport before getting off for good behaviour . His books include Clay Cross, The Gift Trilogy, Cheyney Behave, Tales from the Murenger, Phage, and Anthony Trollope: Land Power and SocietyMichael gives some wonderful insi...2021-09-0135 min
The Podcrawl PubcastFrances Keyton - Roasted Salted Pistachio Nuts and Brewdog Punk IPAThe PodCrawl PubCast, Season 4! We welcome comedian, radio host and podcaster: Frances Keyton to join Nalin, Gareth and Chris down The Last Order Inn to talk all things Pub! Their favourite boozers, their craziest stories and encounters, everything on the table! As last call approaches each guest is invited to place their favourite Beverage and BarSnack on the menu down at The Last Order Inn. Please Rate, Review and Subscribe to this show wherever you listen to us!https://linktr.ee/franceskeyton for all things FrancesListen to Broke and Ambitious (we...2021-08-271h 03
Broke & AmbitiousSam VeckIn this episode, Frances speaks to Sam Veck. Sam is an actor, musician, writer and has worked across the UK and Europe, on and off the West End. Starting as a child actor, he mostly performed in musical theatre productions (such as Oliver and the Sound of Music) before transitioning into more classical work in his late teens, following his love for Shakespeare.Nowadays, he keeps himself busy and creative as a funeral celebrant, writing and conducting non-religious ceremonies for bereaved families.Featuring: anecdotes about Rowan Atkinson, horror stories about working in a...2021-08-2541 min
Broke & AmbitiousNalin, Chris & Gareth of The PodCrawl PubcastThis week Frances speaks to Nalin, Chris & Gareth of The PodCrawl Pubcast. (Recorded during lockdown in March)Nalin Dissanayake is a stand-up comedian, Chris Adams is a comedian and actor, and Gareth Fox studied at university of the arts before becoming an AV technician.They discuss how they got into the arts, and their best, worst and weirdest day jobs. Chris has some great gossip on working at Wagamamas, plus some life-changing quotes. Nalin shares his grill-scrubbing woes at a chicken shop, and Gareth tells us about his passion for po...2021-08-1142 min
Broke & AmbitiousLucy BrownhillLucy Brownhill is a British actress, voice artist and writer currently based in Amsterdam. She grew up in the Midlands and trained in screen acting at the Bristol Old Vic, before graduating from Drama Studio London in 2016. Lucy’s theatre work includes playing the iconic science fiction writer Christine Brooke-Rose in End of the Line and Ruth in Nina Raine’s Tribes. She played the lead in the short film Weekend Break which was given special recognition at the Renaissance film festival in Amsterdam. She co-founded ShyDog Productions which is most well-known for the web series The Play and she recent...2021-08-0449 min
Broke & AmbitiousJoe Wiltshire SmithJoe Wiltshire Smith is a Welsh poet, playwright and screenwriter who graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2017 before pursuing an MA in Creative Writing and English at Cambridge. He represented Royal Welsh at the Sam Wanamaker Festival in his second year, received the J.O Francis Memorial Award for his debut play in 2017 and the Gareth Jones Scholarship in 2016.Joe’s theatre credits include 'One Study for a Figure at the base of Oscar Gooding's Crucifixion' with Red Jay Theatre Company, Cambridge, The History Boys, Ghost About the House, and his own play...2021-07-2840 min
Broke & AmbitiousRupert HollowayIn this episode Frances speaks to former theatre manager and budding stand-up comedian Rupert Holloway. After studying English at Reading University and working in Arts consultancy, Rupert ran an established London theatre from 2010-2020, firstly as manager and programmer then as director, directing 25 shows. He recently left the theatre world for a job in construction and to focus on stand-up comedy.Prepare for some fantastic stories about cleaning up sheep poo from a dressing room, musings on the beauty of making your own lunch, and the importance of not living in an arts echo chamber. 2021-07-2137 min
Broke & AmbitiousGeorgia BlizzardGeorgia Blizzard is an Australian actress. Born in Tasmania she moved to Sydney to train at the National Institute of Dramatic Art before gaining a speaking role in Home & Away and roles in several high profile productions including Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Emu Runner (2018) and ITV’s The Singapore Grip (2020). Georgia shares her journey to becoming an actor, plus her best, worst and weirdest day jobs - (of which she has MANY!!!) If we had an award for best worst day jobs, I think she'd be the winner so far.Georgia's IMDbFol...2021-07-1449 min
Broke & AmbitiousFrancis AugustoFrancis Augusto is a photographic artist creating honest imagery that depict our shared human experiences.His commissions include projects for Adidas, Canon, Google, Lululemon, Printworks, The Sunday Times and many more. He also provides lectures and workshops for emerging photographers.Francis talks about his time as a youth worker, gives important lessons on knowing your own worth as a creative, and discusses those weird moments where you’re photographing an event and a vampire tries to suck your blood...Check out his website, follow him on Instagram and Twitter2021-07-0738 min
Broke & AmbitiousNeal CraigFrances speaks to actor and comedian Neal Craig.Neal tells us all about his exciting early career as a rock star, his love of acting and comedy, and his not-so-exciting day jobs including selling wooden ties...Neal trained at Manchester School of Theatre at MMU. Notable TV work includes a recurring role on “Emmerdale”, “Coronation Street” and the HBO series “A Girls Guide To Depravity”. Stage credits include ‘Captain Hook’ in Peter Pan (Derby Theatre); ‘The Entire Population of London’ in Sherlock Holmes and The Crimson Cobbles (Salisbury Playhouse/Chipping Norton); ‘Mr Peabody...2020-12-0232 min
Broke & AmbitiousRichard BunnFrances speaks to actor/director Richard Bunn.They discuss weird day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips. Plus, Richard shares his love of Rick Astley!Richard Bunn is an actor and director based in Hertfordshire and London. He studied Acting at The University of Northampton and has carved a successful career as an actor and educational practitioner. He has directed three productions for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and is an Associate Member of AlterEgo Creative Solutions. In 2015 he co-created a show about Shakespeare which was accompanied b...2020-09-2337 minBroke & AmbitiousHanna WinterFrances speaks to physical performer, director and clown Hanna Winter.They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Hanna Winter is a Hungary-born physical theatre performer, director, and clown.She lived in London for six years, where she performed theatre at the Southwark Playhouse, toured with Clowns Without Borders, featured in BBC series “The Capture” and for several years she ran the comedy night 'Lost Cabaret'—dedicated to alternative comedy.Hanna has some great stories about studying at École Philippe Gaulier, working in an e...2020-09-0231 min
Broke & AmbitiousVanessa HammickFrances speaks to actor and comedian Vanessa Hammick.They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Vanessa studied English at Sussex University and went to the International School of Corporeal Mime for three years. She has performed outdoor and street theatre at festivals including Latitude, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and Cesis Festival in Latvia, and has produced her own work including cycle-based theatre and a 200 mile hobby horse walk from Wales to London. More recently she has dedicated her focus to stand up comedy, taking her...2020-07-2340 minBroke & AmbitiousOrlando BrookeFrances speaks to actor Orlando Brooke.They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Orlando talks about working with Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, plus gives us some brilliant money-saving tips.Orlando trained at the Arts Educational School and the Birmingham School of Acting. Graduating in 2005, his extensive CV includes TV and film credits such as “Disobedience” (with Rachel Weisz) and Neil Gaiman's “Good Omens” (BBC & Amazon Prime), as well as numerous stage, radio & commercial appearances (highlights being a tussle with a ninja chihuahua...2020-05-2519 minBroke & AmbitiousLauren WaineFrances chats to Sunderland-born actor Lauren Waine about day jobs, how she stays creative on the side, and money saving tips.Lauren has some fantastic stories, some great money-saving tips, and some memorable mantras for life! Lauren Waine is an actor, originally from Sunderland in the North East of England. Having graduated from LIPA, she is now forming a career as an actor whilst living in London. Her notable acting credits include: VERA (ITV), THE DUMPING GROUND (BBC/CBBC), THE INFIRMARY (AMAZON AUDIBLE), THE SNOW QUEEN (NORTHERN STAGE), SKELLIG (NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE), WAR OF T...2020-04-0330 minBroke & AmbitiousYasemin GavaFrances speaks to actor, human rights activist and illustrator Yasemin Gava. They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Yasemin has some fantastic thrifty tips, and some brilliant advice for staying creative on the side. Yasemin grew up in Italy where she started acting at a local theatre company. She moved to London in 2014 and 2 years later she co-founded her own human rights & arts company, Performing Change. The company won Amnesty International's 2016 Marsh award and toured three festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival In 2017 Ya...2020-04-0318 minBroke & AmbitiousLuke IrelandFor the pilot episode Frances speaks to actor and comedian Luke Ireland. They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Luke has some killer impressions and hilarious anecdotes, plus he gives some top tips on starting out in stand-up comedy. Luke has worked as an actor for 15 years in TV, Film and Theatre. He has also worked on the stand-up comedy circuit plus TV sketches with Alan Carr and Tony Law. You might have seen him in music videos for the 1975, Durty Goodz and Bi...2020-04-0316 min