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In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with film director Georgi Banks-Davies. Georgi is inspiring and has filmed all over the world in various and extreme situations. Yet, still makes brilliant work and films with heart & soul. She is the lead director on the brand-new show from Sky Atlantic I Hate Suzie which starts on 27th August 2020. You will be able to watch all episodes from Friday the 28th August on Sky Atlantic and Now TV. We are so excited for this and when you hear Georgi talk about it you will be too, we’re sure. Tv is about to change! ABOUT GEORGI Georgi is a film director. Her short film GARFIELD played in competition at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and made the BAFTA long-list. Her latest short film THE FIGHT, written by Abby Ajayi premiered last year at Palm Springs Shortfest. Her latest project is TV series I HATE SUZIE co-created by Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper, released Aug 2020 on Sky Atlantic. She is also in development on her debut feature with Hillbilly and BBC Films. She is

In today’s episode Misha chats with writer/director Alia Ghafar and Producer Laura McBride. They discuss everything form filming in Glasgow City Centre at night to Guacaroni. ABOUT ALIA GHAFAR Alia Ghafar is a Writer/Director from Glasgow, whose stories centre on the lives of young people in contemporary Scotland. She graduated from the Film & TV programme at Edinburgh College of Art. Her graduation film, SALT & SAUCE, premiered at BFI London Film Festival 2017. The film went on to screen at over 20 festivals in the UK and internationally, including Edinburgh International Film Festival, London Short Film Festival and Underwire Festival. SALT & SAUCE won the Scottish Short Film Award at Glasgow Short Film Festival 2018 and was nominated for Best British Short at the London Film Critics’ Circle Awards 2019. In 2019, SALT & SAUCE was broadcast on BBC Scotland and streamed on BBC iPlayer, as part of their series NEXT BIG THING, which profiles emerging Scottish filmmakers. It has recently been selected by THE

In today’s episode Misha chats with wonderful theatre maker, producer & Artistic Director of Cheeky Chin Yuyu Wang. They discuss moving countries, studying, building your cohort and of course our beloved Edinburgh Festival. So, if you are missing the fringe this is just the episode for you. ABOUT YUYU WANG Yuyu Wang is a London-based theatre maker and creative producer originally from China. She trained at the MFA Advanced Theatre Practice in the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Springboard Programme at Young Vic, Young Agitators Programme at Royal Court Theatre, the Emerging Producers Development Programme supported by the Fringe Society and British Council. She is the artistic director of Cheeky Chin, a collective of theatre makers of East Asian descent. As a female-led company collaborating with international artists, they make innovative devised theatre performances of socio-political importance. Cheeky Chin is currently an associate company of Tamasha Theatre Company. Website: https://cheeky

In today’s episode Elaine & Misha chat with wonderful Kerieva McCormick musician, choreographer and Artistic Director. They discuss Kerieva’s show The Typist and the subsequent fundraiser so she can release the album with internationally acclaimed musicians. We discuss, history, creating work inn lockdown, politics and the things that inspire us. Kerieva McCormick Kerieva McCormick is a musician, choreographer and Artistic Director of Kam-Ri Dance Theatre. Kam-Ri Dance Theatre exists to forge dynamic international creative partnerships and to make dance theatre work of the highest level. Kam-Ri reflects on borders, inter-cultural competence and exchange, working with artists of outstanding quality. The company's launch project, The Typist, began as a durational research project. It became a Dance Theatre production with backing from Creative Scotland, Dance Base National Centre for Dance, and a range of partner theatre venues including the Arches, Glasgow and the Traverse, Edinburgh. The project continue

In today’s episode Elaine & Misha chat with Scottish Production Manager Fi Fraser. This brilliant conversation covers all things, industry, motherhood, the female experience & work/life balance. ABOUT FI FRASER Fi is multi-award-winning production manager. She has extensive experience managing all technical and production aspects of a wide range of live performances. With the expertise to turn almost any venue into a performance space. Fi has significant experience of production managing multiple, simultaneous projects and shows. Most recently she Production Managed her second Edinburgh International Children's Festival for Imaginate. 15 shows, 10 venues, 9 days working with companies representing over 20 countries. She is currently working on the 2020 edition - which is of course bigger! FI has Production Managed for Grid Iron since 2001 Managing over 22 productions and heading the Stage Management team who won the 2004 SMA (Stage Management Association) excellence in Stage Management Award.For Vanishing P

In today’s episode Elaine continues to chat to the wonderful Patricia Panther. Scottish actress, singer/songwriter and composer Patricia is one of life’s total joys. Her love for the craft and life is infectious. This is part 2 of 2. Enjoy & Stay Nasty! ABOUT PATRICIA PANTHER Patricia Panther is a Composer, Singer / Songwriter and Actress based in Glasgow. Using a combination of found sounds, electronic and acoustic instruments to create a fusion of varying music styles, for live performance and theatre sound design. Musical credits includes composition and sound design for FIBRES (Stella Quines and Citizens Theatre), GLASGOW GIRLS, (National Theatre of Scotland and Raw Material), ONCE YOU SEE THE SMOKE (Scottish Youth Theatre), THE LAST QUEEN OF SCOTLAND (Dundee Rep, Stella Quines and National Theatre of Scotland), Rites (Contact Theatre and National Theatre of Scotland). Patricia also leads youth group workshops with Toonspeak Young People's Theatre; introducing young creatives to theatre, music produ

In today’s episode Elaine chats to the wonderful Patricia Panther. Scottish actress, singer-songwriter and composer Patricia is a ray of sunshine and one of this worlds real gems. Her love and passion for the craft and life is infectious. Elaine and Tricia talk all things industry and navigating your way through it and they also discuss letting The Artists lead the way. And good news, this is part 1 of 2. So enjoy, there's plenty more! ABOUT PATRICIA PANTHER Patricia Panther is a Composer, Singer-Songwriter and Actress based in Glasgow. Using a combination of found sounds, electronic and acoustic instruments to create a fusion of varying music styles, for live performance and theatre sound design. Musical credits includes composition and sound design for FIBRES (Stella Quines and Citizens Theatre), GLASGOW GIRLS, (National Theatre of Scotland and Raw Material), ONCE YOU SEE THE SMOKE (Scottish Youth Theatre), THE LAST QUEEN OF SCOTLAND (Dundee Rep, Stella Quines and National Theatre of Scotland), Rites

It’s part 2 of the gorgeous Nelly Kelly’s podcast. We continue to have a wee beverage as we chat about so many things. It’s a fun filled episode but also discussing very important issues. ABOUT NELLY KELLY Nelly Kelly is a trans non-binary playwright, performer and dramaturg. They perform in drag, most as Queeresa Gay and are 1/3 of the drag trio Haus of Gay. They are a recipient of the new playwrights’ award with Playwrights Studio Scotland and are currently writing a piece for Scenes of Survival with NTS and the BBC. At every available opportunity they love to work with Queen Jesus productions who are currently co-producing their scene for survival as well as producing their new play 'Waiting for God...oh". They are happiest when making intersectional trans & queer work catered to trans and queer audiences. Twitter: @NellyKellyWrite Resources BIG SHOUTS to Eunice Olumide - support the funds she's set up below: www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund www.scottishtra

In today’s episode Elaine chats to the lovely Becki Clark. Becki posted a video on Facebook a few weeks ago about her experience as a mixed-race woman growing up in Scotland. The link to the video is below. Becki is compassionate, articulate and inspiring. Enjoy. ABOUT BECKI CLARK Becki Clark works in visitor attraction management. When she’s not rounding up crowds at the Zoo she can be found singing, (trying) to run or having heavy political debates over a glass of wine. Viral video completely unintentional but so glad that people are listening to their black friends struggles and doing the work necessary to end them. Instagram: @bkclarky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becki.clark.5621/videos/10165458464610206/ Semper Scotland: http://www.semperscotland.org.uk/ CRER: https://www.crer.scot/ Resources https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film https://www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund https://www.scottishtrans.org/support/support-groups-in-scotland/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://born

In today’s episode Elaine and Louise chat to the wonderful Scottish playwright, performer & dramaturg Nelly Kelly. This is part 1 of 2 as we chatted about so many things and covered various topics. It’s a fun filled episode but also discussing very important issues. Just a wee trigger warning as there is the mention of words associated with sexual assault. Its about 55 mins into the podcast. ABOUT NELLY KELLY Nelly Kelly is a trans non-binary playwright, performer and dramaturg. They perform in drag, most as Queeresa Gay and are 1/3 of the drag trio Haus of Gay. They are a recipient of the new playwrights’ award with Playwrights Studio Scotland and are currently writing a piece for Scenes of Survival with NTS and the BBC. At every available opportunity they love to work with Queen Jesus productions who are currently co-producing their scene for survival as well as producing their new play 'Waiting for God...oh". They are happiest when making intersectional trans & queer work catered to trans and queer aud

In todays episode Elaine and Misha chat to the gorgeous Scottish actress Jamie Marie Leary. This episode was recorded last week so we talk about the events that week and the feelings that has brought up for Jamie. We also talk, missing hugs, red lipstick (again), bacon rolls, finding yourself and the importance of Supporting Artists in Film and TV. ABOUT JAMIE MARIE LEARY Jamie is a Glasgow based actress who trained at Langside College. Since graduating in in 2014 Jamie has went on to work foremost in theatre including Scotsman Fringe First Award winning plays Stand By (Utter Theatre) and Expensive shit (STP, Traverse Theatre, Soho Theatre) stage credits include: Playing with Tales (The Lyceum & RSC) A Christmas Carol; Cinderella (Citizens Theatre); A Night For David Maclennan (A Play, A Pie and A Pint/Citizens Theatre); Locker Room Talk, Class Act Silver, Breakfast Plays: Birth (Traverse Theatre); Over the last few years Jamie has moved into Television working on shows including The Nest, Casualty, Two Do

In todays episode Elaine chats to her good friend and Opera Singer Monica McGhee. This episode covers everything from dealing with online abuse and the criticism of female appearance to a good red lippy to fighting cancer - it’s definitely a mixed bag of emotions with plenty of giggles and an interesting insight in to the world of Opera. As always, grab your favourite drink & enjoy! ABOUT MONICA Scottish soprano Monica McGhee is a graduate of the RSAMD (now RCS) and the RCM where she graduated with Distinction from the Masters in Vocal Performance course. She is based in London, where she studies with Marie McLaughlin. Operatic appearances include Frasquita (cover) Scottish Opera, Leila (Les Pecheurs des Perles) Opera Bohemia, Mimi (La Boheme) with Kensington Symphony Orchestra and Opera D’Amore, Giannetta/Adina cover (L’Elisir D’Amore) for Haddo House and Gontran ( Une education manquée) for Pop-up Opera. . As a soloist on the concert platform she has performed in some of the country's greatest venues

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat over Zoom to Production Designer Jamie Lapsley. Hot topics included: the importance design has to the whole production, stepping into yourself completely and the patriarchy and masculinity and its effect on us all. Jamie’s new show We Hunt Together is now on Alibi. This is a special one. As always get a cuppa and enjoy Big Love, Elaine, Louise and Misha ABOUT JAMIE Jamie’s credits cover a broad range of disciplines, from Commercials, Theatre, Light Entertainment to Features and Drama, including a number of award winning dramas, features and, short films. DRAMA Nominated for ‘Best Production Design - Independent Drama’ for Bodyguard at the British Film Designers Guild awards, BODYGUARD (2019) Winner - National Television Awards / Nominated - Golden Globes / Nominated - Emmy’s MURDERED FOR BEING DIFFERENT (2018) Winner - BAFTA - BEST SINGLE DRAMA, Royal Television Society - BEST SINGLE DRAMA FEATURES TOMMY’S HONOUR (2017) Winner - BAFTA Scotland - BEST FILM Skele

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat over Zoom to American Actress and Film Producer Kimberley Kates. They talk about everything from finding your passion, being creative, supporting women in film and travel. Another wonderful conversation, with a wonderful human. Kimberley is so supportive, encouraging and an inspiration. So sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode! Big Love & Stay Nasty, Elaine, Louise and Misha ABOUT Kimberley Kates is a multi-award-winning producer who runs a publicly traded, production and global distribution company, Los Angeles-based Big Screen Entertainment Group along with her partners Michael Manasseri, Jimmy Jiang and Stephen Eckelberry. As an actress, starring in more than 40 films and television shows, including Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Charmed, Growing Pains, and Murder She Wrote. Her movie debut came in the iconic Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, playing one of the princesses, Princess Elizabeth along with Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Diane Franklin and G

In today's episode the gals review Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion. Does it stand the test of time? Listen to find out. Our next watch along film will be Clueless keep an eye on the socials for date and time. Hoping you are all getting through this madness the best you can. Stay well, stay safe and Stay Nasty. - Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com - WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 - Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout ---> If you enjoy the work we do and if this podcast made you giggle you can donate the cost of a coffee or car or clubhouse or whatever to help keep us going paypal.me/persistentandnasty Twitter: @PersistentNasty Instagram: @PersistentandNasty Facebook: /PersistentandNasty Persistent and Nasty is

In today’s episode you have all three of us causing mayhem and potentially summoning the Blair Witch by accident... Together, virtually, we catch up on the current world and compare lockdown survival methods. Spoiler, top tip is always your own self pleasure. So sit back, relax and get nasty... We hope you are all doing as well as you can right now. Just remember there are no rules how to get through this. So you do you boo! Stay well, Stay Home, Stay Nasty! Round up of the deadlines, offers and good stuff going on: - Monologue Slam new deadline is Wednesday 29th April at midnight. - Look out for our Watch Along movie series which will be starting next week more details to follow on the twitter, insta and facebook etc.. - Our Wan Mair Tune fund has now closed to further donations and almost all donations have been allocated and sent to those who applied. There is a little money left so please, please if you are struggling email persistentandnasty@gmail.com - Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday

Back at the beginning of March 2020, just before the world ended, Louise caught up with the legendary Lynn Ruth Miller, while she was in Glasgow to perform at The Stand Comedy Club. Louise and Lynn chatted for nearly three hours, but we've managed to get the episode down to a manageable 45 minutes, with the promise to meet again for Part 2. Lynn has achieved more in her fascinating life than most people do in three or four lifetimes, so we could probably do a whole series of podcasts with this iconic lady. So buckle up comrades, because this one is really special. ABOUT LYNN RUTH MILLER Lynn Ruth is the oldest currently performing stand-up female comedian on both sides of the Atlantic. Dubbed the new Joan Rivers of Fringe Comedy at The Edinburgh International Fringe, Lynn Ruth started comedy & cabaret at 70. She made it to Las Vegas in America’s Got Talent, 2008, won People’s Choice in 2009 Branson Comedy Festival, the finals in Bill Word’s Funniest Female Contest 2009 and semi-finals in the SF Internatio

In today’s episode Elaine chats with welsh actress Lillie Flynn. This lovely podcast was recorded last year so feels very light, hopeful and reminiscent so sit back, have a cup of tea and enjoy a bit of escapism. Elaine and Lillie chat alternative careers, growing into your own as a feminist, finding your voice and staying true to yourself. It's a good yin! About Lillie Flynn Lillie is predominately a stage actress switching effortlessly between musical theatre and plays. Lillie comes from a theatrical dynasty and has been working since she was 11. Not only is she a great actress she is also a very talented musician. She is a member is the critically acclaimed band Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit. On Social Media: Instagram @lillieflynn86 Twitter @lillieflynn86 A REMINDER OF OUR NASTY OFFERS: - Monologue slam closing, April 10th 2020, more information on our instagram & twitter - Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com - WeAudition offer: For 25%

This episode is bursting with positivity, realness and some rotten attempts at the Scottish accent from Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, hailing from Cardiff. Misha and Hannah cover all the good stuff from casting projects to actors with tattoos and piercings to welsh cakes to finding your way and learning to hold space as a woman. DISCLAIMER: Explicit language is used frequently. Please also be warned listening to this you will most likely laugh out loud & want to thoroughly smash the patriarchy. Enjoy with a pint of T (responsibly). About Hannah Marie Williams: Hannah is a Casting Director with almost 10 years experience across all corners of the industry. She has worked on films including Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, War Machine, Pride and The Legend of Tarzan. Since starting her own casting company, Hannah’s films have been nominated and selected for prestigious film festivals including the BFI London Film Festival, Encounters, Aesthetica & Underwire. Hannah is also UK Casting Specialis

In today’s episode Elaine chats to Scottish actress and photographer Jessica Hardwick. Jess should have been at Pitlochry Theatre then on to The Lyceum Theatre in Barefoot in The Park playing Corie. However, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and no gatherings of more than 2 people this production has had to be cancelled for the moment. Here is hoping they can remount soon. Jessica graduated from the BA Acting course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Since graduating she went on to win the Billy McColl Award for Most Promising Newcomer in Scottish Stage Acting 2014 and won Best Female performance at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2018. Theatre work includes: Numerous productions with The Citizens Theatre, Tron Theatre, Traverse Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Perth Theatre and Edinburgh International Festival. She has worked extensively with National Theatre of Scotland, most recently playing Roxane, In Cyrano De Bergerac and Prudencia Hart in