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Up Close with Carlos Tseng

Up Close with Carlos Tseng

Carlos Tseng 138 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

A series of interviews hosted by Carlos Tseng featuring prominent figures from the world of theatre, arts, and entertainment. Each episode offers an intimate look into the lives and careers of the guests, often revealing surprising, poignant, and humorous insights. The podcast aims to bring listeners closer to the personalities shaping the cultural landscape.

Episodes

Millie O'Connell: A Jellicle Conversation
Millie O'Connell: A Jellicle Conversation Jul 22, 2026 1572 Send us Fan MailAhead of her highly anticipated run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Millie O'Connell sat down to discuss her role as Demeter in Drew McOnie's radical, gritty reimagining of Cats. As an artist known for her high-voltage presence on stage, Millie gives us an unfiltered look into what it really takes to strip away forty years of theatrical tradition, trading nostalgia for
Pearl Chanda: Beauty and Brutality
Pearl Chanda: Beauty and Brutality Jul 15, 2026 1952 Send us Fan MailAfter a string of recent successes, Pearl Chanda is gearing up for her return to the Almeida Theatre in Rebecca Frecknall’s summer revival of Sarah Kane’s Cleansed. Fresh off an incredibly brooding, restrained turn in Hedda to navigating trauma-induced paralysis in Arthur Miller’s Broken Glass at the Young Vic, Pearl gives us an unfiltered look into what it really takes to inhabit
Christine Lahti: Reclaiming the Narrative
Christine Lahti: Reclaiming the Narrative Jun 26, 2026 1847 Send us Fan MailAhead of her highly anticipated London stage debut at the Marylebone Theatre, Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actor Christine Lahti sat down for a profoundly intimate conversation with us. In her new solo play, The Smile of Her, she strips away the immaculate veneer of 1950s American suburban mythology to confront the suffocating "silences" of her childhood. We exp
Chris Walley: Mastering a Performance
Chris Walley: Mastering a Performance Jun 7, 2026 1866 Send us Fan MailAs Rajiv Joseph's Archduke prepares to open at the Royal Court Theatre, Olivier Award winner Chris Walley sat down with us for an intimate discussion on his craft and his upcoming return to the stage. The show looks at key events and the lives of those involved in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. We hear Chris talk about the biting humour in Rajiv Joseph's s
Ellen Thomas: Deconstructing Identity and Power
Ellen Thomas: Deconstructing Identity and Power May 31, 2026 1800 Send us Fan MailAhead of her highly anticipated return to the Kiln Theatre following her debut at the RSC’s The Other Place, the indomitable Ellen Thomas sat down with us to discuss her powerhouse role as Pearl in the world premiere of Martina Laird’s Driftwood. Ellen delves into the psychological weight and socio-political gravity of portraying a fierce matriarch running a downtown gentlemen’s cl
Amara Okereke: Unleashing the Ingenue
Amara Okereke: Unleashing the Ingenue May 15, 2026 1885 Send us Fan MailAfter nearly a decade since her West End debut in Les Miserables, Amara Okereke has solidified her standing as one of the most exciting performers of her generation. Now making her RSC debut, Amara sat down with us to talk about taking on the role of Ariel opposite Kenneth Branagh's Prospero in Sir Richard Eyre's new production of The Tempest.  Having already played some
Arthur Boan: The Stillness in the Storm
Arthur Boan: The Stillness in the Storm May 8, 2026 1780 Send us Fan MailAfter leaving Canada for the UK, Arthur Boan has worked steadily through some of the most acclaimed production in recent years on stage. For our latest interview, Arthur Boan joined us to unpack how he tapped into Chief Bromdon in Clint Dyer’s electric revival of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. We dive into the challenge of playing a silent giant where his most powerful lines are
Elliot Cowan: An Actor's Actor
Elliot Cowan: An Actor's Actor Apr 17, 2026 2473 Send us Fan MailAs Marylebone Theatre prepares to open a seminal revival of Arthur Miller's The Price, Elliot Cowan sat down with us to talk about taking on the role of Victor Franz, a man grappling with the physical and emotional debris of a family estate. As a veteran of the stage, he's become known for his ability to inhabit characters defined by internal conflict. Indeed his career h
Paul Hilton: The Sanctity of Theatre
Paul Hilton: The Sanctity of Theatre Apr 8, 2026 1458 Send us Fan MailAhead of his return to the Donmar Warehouse for the first time since 2010’s Polar Bears, multi-award-winning actor Paul Hilton sits down to discuss his role as Richard in the world premiere of Fran Kranz’s Mass. Paul delves into the psychological weight of portraying a father navigating the devastating aftermath of a school shooting under the visceral direction of Carrie Cracknell.
Gracie McGonigal: Defying the Industry Standard
Gracie McGonigal: Defying the Industry Standard Mar 22, 2026 2257 Send us Fan MailSince her debut, West End rising star Gracie McGonigal has gone from strength to strength and is now in the centre of the world's attention on screen, with her milestone casting as Hazel in the fourth season of Netflix’s 'Bridgerton'. We hear her reflect on the significance of the role, noting the production's inclusive approach to disability. This television de
Stuart Thompson: The Power of Sad Young Men
Stuart Thompson: The Power of Sad Young Men Mar 15, 2026 2114 Send us Fan MailAhead of his return to Southwark Playhouse, multi-award winning actor Stuart Thompson sat down to discuss the world premiere of Theo Jamieson's new musical: Flyby. Stuart delves into the psychological complexities of his character, Daniel—an engineer and astronaut discovering himself in a cosmic world. He shares with us his initial reactions to the wondrous material as he retu
Laurie Kynaston: An Evolving Actor
Laurie Kynaston: An Evolving Actor Feb 22, 2026 2261 Send us Fan MailAfter the recent opening of Man and Boy in the Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, Laurie Kynaston sat down with us to talk about this rare revival, working with director Anthony Lau on this new production and sharing the stage with acting legends Ben Daniels and Malcolm Sinclair. Our discussion delves into the contemporary revival of Terence Rattigan’s plays and the reasons his cha

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