Hosted by Told by an Idiot · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 58 episodes
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Told by an Idiot's Artistic Director Paul Hunter in free-flowing conversation with friends and colleagues from the theatre industry, delving into what made them the people they are today.
Told by an Idiot hosts Regrets, I've Had a Few, a arts show with 58 episodes published.
Having nerves of steel, swapping a marketing degree for a career in lighting design, and Paul getting expert advice on his new kitchen light dilemma. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had
Turning down his initial audition for Harry Potter, dreaming of scoring for Aston Villa over winning a BAFTA and things coming full circle; from watching his dad in Henry V at Shakespeare’s Globe as a child, to recently
Taking early inspiration from Wayne Sleep and Les Dawson, relishing the art of mockery and the importance of being a constantly dripping tap. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, f
Meeting Paul in a field in Holland, the early days of working as one half of The Right Size and turning his hand to film directing. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring d
Embodying the spirit of a tree on stage, notable music hall ancestors and claiming to be an unbeatable table tennis champion. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring theatre
What ignites the beginnings of a design, taking inspiration from the grotesque to the world of film and the importance of mentors throughout your life. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets
Living between cultures and the impact this has on theatremaking, navigating the pull between self-led work and collective creativity and a preference for Bolivian Salteñas over Coventry Godcakes. All of this and more is
The wicked Queens unruly mirror, being chased by flaming torches and sharing the stage with the wild man of Billingham (aka our wonderful Idiot Stephen Harper). All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode o
Hauling boxes as Josie Rourke’s removal man, his lifelong love for Les Mis and taking the helm as Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep earlier this year. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regret
Her mum’s tendency to cover her dad in ketchup, accidentally becoming an actor and writing a song about racism that went viral. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuri
Sleeping in her dad’s guitar case as a child, being inspired to become an actor by Eddie Murphy’s performance in Beverley Hills Cop and the importance of not having something to fall back on. All this and more is discuss
Being star struck by Les Dawson, realising you ‘re not as good an actor as you thought you were and following in the footsteps of legendary figures Mike Bradwell and John Godber All this and more is discussed in this mon
Sliding down bannisters at Bristol Old Vic, throwing snowballs at his headteacher and his journey from The Wardrobe Ensemble to becoming Artistic Director of Royal & Derngate, Northampton. All this and more is discussed
Watching Blood Brotherson stage every year, hurtling down a mountain together and embarking on their first UK tour; The Intrusion. All this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few with int
Playing numerous roles within the same production, early ambitions of becoming a surgeon (before he realised the amount of work it involved) and reaching number 46 in the UK music charts. All of this and more is discusse
Making her stage debut at 4 years old with Cirque Du Soleil, time away from the limelight studying social sciences, and the responsibility of playing iconic figures on stage. All of this and more is discussed in this mon
Banging trays in family performances, the role of theatre in instigating social change, and the comfiness of Rufus Norris’ chair. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featu
Opening cans of Lilt at inappropriate times, auditioning to play himself, and adapting John Willard’s The Cat and the Canary for the Idiot’s brand new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre. All of this and more
Early days as the Artful Dodger, landing their first professional theatre job in Cowbois ahead of graduating from LAMDA, and confusion over prices at Betty’s Tea Rooms. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s e
Making oyster costumes for her primary school classmates, giving Tilda Swinton her first job, and hiding behind gym mats when visiting Simon McBurney at Lecoq. All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of
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