Who Makes Theatre?

About Who Makes Theatre?

Who Makes Theatre is a podcast that focuses on the people who work behind the scenes in Theatre. Every fortnight Khadifa Wong will be joined in conversation by members of the Theatre community.

Publisher

Khadifa Wong

Category

arts · arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2025

Latest episode

17 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Good Theatre People Look Out For Each Other

   Send us a text In this episode, I talk to Michael, who was HOD on Hills of California when I was a dresser. Michael shares his journey into theatrical sound—beginning as a teenager doing work experience on "Mamma Mia" before being mentored by people who taught him the craft on the job. His story illustrates how theatre can open doors to those without formal training but with a passion and willingness to learn. The conversation delves into the fascinating technical aspects of theatrical sound...

2. 

   28 Jun 2025

   Every show needs Dressers, Crew, and their invisible magic to succeed.

   Shennika and Jo, a Dresser and Crew member for The Lion King, share their experiences working behind the scenes in London's West End, highlighting the vital but unseen roles that bring theatrical productions to life in this interview.

3. 

   27 Jun 2025

   From Mary Poppins to the Lion King a 20 Year Journey

   Dresser Khadifa shares her twenty years of backstage experience in West End theatre, revealing the extraordinary community and essential work that brings productions to life in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Who Makes Theatre?

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• Shennika
• Jo
• Khadifa

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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