🎙️ Episode 2: "We Are Able to Connect to the Story and See the Picture"

In this episode, Belinda and Pauline celebrate personal wins and dive into the fascinating world of adapting plays for the screen.

Pauline shares her excitement about walking again and getting back to auditions, while Belinda reflects on the success of her film Neverland Nightmare in the U.S. and its upcoming London premiere.

They discuss what makes a great stage-to-screen adaptation, citing examples like Fences and Chewing Gum.

You’ll hear their thoughts on why plays with smaller casts and strong visual storytelling tend to work best as films or TV shows. Pauline suggests Four Black Boys as a great TV adaptation, while Belinda highlights the potential of Nine Night as a film.

Join us as we celebrate progress, reflect on personal journeys, and explore the magic of storytelling across mediums.

💡 What You'll Get to Know:

• Why some plays adapt better than others.
• The challenges of preserving authenticity in screen adaptations.
• Insights into the UK and US creative industries' approach to representation.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms!

#LetsReActPodcast #RepresentationMatters #StageToScreen #Podcasts #DiversityOnScreen #FencesMovie #ChewingGum #NineNight #FourBlackBoys #NewEpisode

Welcome to 2025—some are calling it "2020-Thrive!" 🎉

In this first episode of the year, we’re diving into representation across film, TV, and theatre. From Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who to the relatable comedy of Famalam, we reflect on the moments that made us feel seen and discuss the challenges of representation in the UK creative industries.

We also explore the rise of global cinema and its impact on the future of storytelling.

💡 Links Mentioned:

Riches, Crossing, Journey Mercies, and more!

Doctor Who (with Ncuti Gatwa) - BBC Famalam (BBC Comedy Sketch Show) - BBC Riches (Prime Video Series US and on ITVX in the UK) Crossing and Cake (Global Films) Journey Mercies by Thomasin Adepeju

#RepresentationMatters #LetsReActPodcast

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you for a great year!

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Alex Cross - TV Series on Prime

Julia Masley's Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha @SohoTheatreLondon