Mischief Makers

In this episode, Dave chats to one of Mischief's founding members, Mike Bodie. You might already recognise Mike's voice, as his dulcet tones do the Mischief Maker intro every week! Mike chats about his ADHD and what he's learning about it,  shares the story of how his mum saved his life multiple times after he was involved in a car accident, and why he walked up to Arthur's seat in Edinburgh with Dave Hearn on his back in a three-piece suit.Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep9.carrd.co/ Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com/Find out more about Mike Bodie on his website: https://mikebodie.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mischief maker Bryony Corrigan is on hosting duties this week, as she chats to Mischief's resident costume designer, Roberto Surace. They chat about their favourite costumes, Roberto shares behind the scenes info about designing for Mischief, and reveals his secret acting past that not even Bryony knew about!Roberto is Mischief's resident costume designer, and has worked on all their stage shows as well as The Goes Wrong Show. He's also worked on other West End shows including Top Hat (Aldwych), Les Miserables (Queens) and Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).Warning: This podcast has one use of strong language.Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep8.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Sayer is in the interviewer's chair this week, as he chats to Mischief maker and long-time friend, Charlie Russell. The pair chat about the early days of their friendship, corpsing on stage, and why she loves the ending of Groan Ups.Charlie has appeared in four Mischief productions in the West End (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Groan Ups and Peter Pan Goes Wrong), and in The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway. She originated the role of Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong and performed this character on The Goes Wrong Show on BBC One, as well as in the televised Christmas specials.  Warning: This podcast has one use of strong language.Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep7.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the turn of mischievous Geordie, Bryony Corrigan, to be interviewed by Dave Hearn, who's back on hosting duties this week. A member of Mischief since their improv days at Edinburgh, Bryony has appeared in Mischief shows on the West End, Broadway and in The Goes Wrong Show as Vanessa.  She chats to Dave about her feelings coming into the group when it was already established, playing a cage fighter in Holby City and why she'd choose Harry Kershaw as company if she was stuck on a desert island.Warning: This podcast has one use of strong language.Hosted by Dave Hearn, Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep6.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Russell takes over hosting duties, and talks to Harry Kershaw. One of the early Mischief Makers, Harry has been involved in Mischief shows since their beginnings at the Edinburgh Fringe and has appeared in The Play That Goes Wrong and Mischief Movie Nights. In this interview he chats about his fondest Mischief memories, his experience working in other non-Mischief West End shows, and why he can't stop tweeting Covent Garden Soup.Warning: This podcast contains occasional strong language.Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep5.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dave talks to Nancy Zamit.  Nancy has been a member of Mischief since their early days performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has performed both on the West End and Broadway with them. In this episode, Nancy chats about juggling motherhood with her acting career, her fondest Mischief memories and how she felt working on two Mischief shows at the same time.Warning: This podcast contains occasional strong language.Hosted by Dave Hearn, Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep4.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dave talks to Mischief's company director, writer and actor, Jonathan Sayer.   They chat about Jonathan's history as a child actor touring in iconic shows like Les Misérables, his involvement with a semi-professional football club and which member of Mischief conducted his wedding ceremony.Warning: This podcast contains occasional strong language.Hosted by Dave Hearn, Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep3.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dave talks to artistic director, writer and co-creator of Mischief, Henry Lewis.   They talk about the writing process, Henry Lewis's interest in magic and the fondest moments of Henry's career so far.Warning: Contains occasional strong language.Hosted by Dave Hearn, Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep2.carrd.co/Find out more about Mischief at https://mischiefcomedy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first ever episode, Dave talks to writer and co-creator of Mischief, Henry Shields.  They talk about Henry's alternative careers in nursing and hot air balloon flying, the subjects that make them both geek out and alternative endings to The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.Download a transcript of the episode here: https://mischiefmakersep1.carrd.co/Hosted by Dave Hearn, Mischief Makers delves into the world of Mischief, to find out what makes it so mischievous! Recorded in a single take with no edits, anything can (and does) happen!The Mischief team are one of the UK's leading improvised theatre companies. The group is formed of students and graduates from The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) who have been working together since 2007. Since then, the group has performed across the UK, created new long-form and short-form show formats, received five star reviews, won awards and performed to thousands of people. They have created five West End shows; The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Groan Ups, Magic Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong. They have also had several BBC specials, as well as an six-part BBC series, The Goes Wrong Show, which you can watch on BBC iPlayer and on DVD. Find out more at https://mischiefcomedy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.