The Declan McCarthy Show

The Declan McCarthy Show

Welcome to The Declan McCarthy Show! I'm your host - Declan McCarthy - and this is the podcast where artists assemble for a good old chat. We dive into the journeys of some incredibly inspirational individuals. We delve into backstage secrets and sweet memories of projects gone by, and we look to the future at aspirations to come. Keep an eye out for more podcasts coming soon, but until then, click on a podcast on our Spotify page, lend us your ears, and cheerio for now!

Episodes

June 19, 2022 48 mins
Today, Declan McCarthy chats away to movement practioner, director and all round artist - Naomi Said!
We met way back in 2018; when she was movement director in CFYT's Sleeping Beauty, so we talk about that, Curious Incident, Beginnings at National Theatre and so much more!

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Naomi's Website:
http://www.naomisaid.com/
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Today we chat to beatboxing and actor extraordinaire - Kate Donnachie! Talking NYT, BAC Beatboxing Academy, playing the Genie in Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith, playing Merlin in Arthur/Merlin at Iris Theatre, and so much more!
Thank you for engaging in this show!

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Have a great day! Press Play on another of our episodes! Make the most of today!
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February 20, 2022 57 mins
Today, artists assemble on TDMShow for the first time of this new year! Declan chats away to ventriloquist & comedian Max Fulham, as we chat all about panto, and his recent adventures into Cinderella, as well as his upcoming escapade into Sydney for Snow White. We talk about puppets and heckles, The Misspelling Bee, and we play a game inspired by it.
With a lovely cameo and a hilarious chat, lend us your ears for our first podcast ...
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January 30, 2022 43 secs
Check out this trailer for the 2022 Specials; our podcasts for this year!
Just me teasing, but if you want to find out who joins us first, follow us on Spotify, Twitter @declanshow and Instagram @declanmccarthyshow

Cheerio for now :)
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July 11, 2021 59 mins
Today we are joined by the brilliant Mark De-Lisser!

We chat all about his journey to being a vocal coach and the mental struggles, and his 'Failure Years' - and so much more!

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Thank you to everyone who's listened this season. We'll see you soon. Cheerio.
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Today we chat to returning guests; Jess Parker, Fred Davis & Scott Handcock!

Support Scott's Brighton Half Marathon:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/scotthandcock1984

Parker Puppetry:
https://parkerpuppetry.com/

Life of Pi Tickets:
https://www.fromtheboxoffice.com/city/2957-london/177TY-life-of-pi/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_o-HBhAsEiwANqYhpzL7MTrbkENY4H-iQKPi3akxaJSL2BCSWgv7oHqdCieszFtL9Yi8pRoC6e4QAvD_BwE

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June 27, 2021 83 mins
Today, we catch up with Co-Artistic Director of Matsena Productions - Kel Matsena, in a wonderful sequel podcast, as we chat away about doubting artistry, the progression of onself, Shades of Blue & much more!

Shades of Blue performance on BBC IPlayer:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000w06v/dancing-nation-highlights

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Have faith. Be kind. Always grow.
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June 20, 2021 78 mins
Today, we chat to fantastic puppeteer of Furchester Hotel & Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Lewis McCabe!

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Be kind. Be loud. Be proud.
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June 13, 2021 84 mins
Today we chat to the incredible Artistic Director of Iris Theatre, Paul-Ryan Carberry chatting:
The Iris Ethos, beginning AD life in a pandemic, online theatre, winter season, Summer Festival 2021, Arthur / Merlin, Start scheme and so much more!

Visit Iris Theatre and buy tickets:
https://iristheatre.com/

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Be kind. Be loud. Be good.
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June 6, 2021 70 mins
Today we are chatting to writer and actor, Asif Khan, chatting all about Jabala and the Jinn, Hamlet , Doctor Who and so much more!
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May 30, 2021 63 mins
Today, we chat away to Olivier Award winning writer of The Worst Witch - Emma Reeves!
We chat all about her win, My Mum Tracey Beaker, Carrie's War, Young Dracula and so much more!

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Be kind. Be willing. Feel the gratitude.
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May 23, 2021 66 mins
Today, we chat away to writer and actor of upcoming short film 'Crowning' - Hannah May Jessop. We also chat about training, writing processes and her other upcoming artistic endeavour called 'Clara'!

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Be kind. Stay humble. We all go through it sometimes.
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May 16, 2021 91 mins
Today we are joined by the astounding vocal coach, arranger and music extraordinaire - Mark De-Lisser!
We chat all about 2019's Meet the Street at Christmas, Got it Covered for Children in Need, what Mark has been up to during the pandemic, and of course his latest venture into our Spotify playlists; Bump in the Road.

Bump in the Road: https://open.spotify.com/album/3JR7rliiRGHm1oMI6YJlg9?si=6SyQ7SXeS1a6M-bsyf6HJw

Got It Covered for ...
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May 9, 2021 40 mins
Today, we chat to the incredible upcoming singer/ songwriter known as Katy For Kings!
We chat all about her first EP Novelty, her processes, journey, and of course, her latest hit - CITY!

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Be kind. Thank you. Rise high.
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May 2, 2021 62 mins
Today we are chatting away to the incredible puppeteer and creator of Parker Puppetry - Jess Parker!
Join us as we dive into Parker Puppetry and it's journey and so much more; including, of course, Avenue Q!

Parker Puppetry:
https://parkerpuppetry.com/

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@ParkerPuppetry
@singingjess

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April 25, 2021 69 mins
Today we are joined by actor, writer and all round artist; Evangeline Dickson. We chat all about her original self-written play, which she also starred in - Dear Peter - and what's got her through lockdown, including various jobs, voice overs and working in Clarks.
From Shakespeare to Mountview, join us in this fantastic conversation about an incredible artist!

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April 18, 2021 41 mins
Today, we are joined by the multi-award winning producer, Tobi Kyremateng!
We chat about everything theatre, the Black Ticket Project, My White Best Friend at the Royal Court, and her new book: A Quick Ting About Theatre Shit!

Lend us your ears!

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Be kind. Have hope. Neve give up.
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April 11, 2021 55 mins
Today, we are joined by the brilliant Olivier Award winning designer of Hangmen, and known for other fantastic designs such as those in The Writer & Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Anna Fleischle!

Thank you for sharing your story!

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Be kind. Cheerio.
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April 4, 2021 47 mins
Today, we are joined by the absolutely brilliant writer of plays, such as Consensual, Pronoun & Mother of Him - Evan Placey!
We chat all about revivals, inspirations, sexual and progressive topics!
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Be kind. Take care. Cheerio.
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March 28, 2021 62 mins
Today, we chat to composer and sound designer, Nicola Chang. The 3-time Off West End award nominee talks to us all about 15 Heroines, Little Baby Jesus, her processes and nature as a creative in the room.

Thank you for listening.

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Be kind. Take care. Cheerio for now.
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