#10 Susan Wokoma
Explicit content warning
06/21/24 • 36 min
In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation branches out to the joys and challenges of creating short films and Susan also opens up about a pivotal early-career decision in which she had to choose between acting and her family. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion that highlights the intersections of faith, creativity and personal sacrifice.
Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged’. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Claire Skinner, Giles Terera and Freddie Fox.
Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.
** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **
Podcast of the Week - Guardian
Top 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot
"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity Fair
A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.
Susan Wokoma photo credit: Alexandra Cameron
Location: Home House, Portman Square
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this captivating series finale, Lucy Eaton is joined by the extraordinary Susan Wokoma, recent star of 'Taskmaster' and one of Britain's most versatile talents. Together, they delve into the depths of Mick Gordon's thought-provoking play 'On Religion', underscoring the importance of kindness in both the arts and wider life. Their conversation branches out to the joys and challenges of creating short films and Susan also opens up about a pivotal early-career decision in which she had to choose between acting and her family. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion that highlights the intersections of faith, creativity and personal sacrifice.
Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged’. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Mark Gatiss, Claire Skinner, Giles Terera and Freddie Fox.
Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.
** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **
Podcast of the Week - Guardian
Top 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot
"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity Fair
A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.
Susan Wokoma photo credit: Alexandra Cameron
Location: Home House, Portman Square
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode
#9 Charlotte Hope
Charlotte Hope, renowned for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Spanish Princess", joins Lucy in her childhood home in Dorset. Together, they dive into Duncan Macmillan's powerful play "Lungs" and the complexities of deciding to have children in an uncertain world. Charlotte shares her thoughts on balancing the demanding life of an actress with the desire to become a mother, the intricacies of the Meisner technique, and why Duncan Macmillan's writing resonates so deeply with women, both in "Lungs" and the current West End production of "People, Places and Things". This episode is a heartfelt and insightful look at the intersection of career, personal life, and the art of acting.
Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged’. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Denise Gough, Mark Gatiss and Antonia Thomas.
Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and X at @PodHearMeOut.
** Join the family by subscribing on iTunes or becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **
Podcast of the Week - Guardian
Top 10 theatre podcasts - Feedspot
"An ode to the brilliance of language peppered with personal anecdotes" - Vanity Fair
A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/hear-me-out-with-lucy-eaton-439930/10-susan-wokoma-60076870"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to #10 susan wokoma on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy