To mark the start of this new miniseries in which we watch cinema classics for the very first time (as well as to mark Halloween), Creative Collective watched Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Llo

Tenet Soundtrack Review

Sep 13th, 2020 25m 2s

In this weeks episode, Louis goes back to Christopher Nolan's Tenet, this time to have a more in depth look at Ludwig Goranssons' supporting soundtrack. The Tenor drums are rolling, Travis Scott is auto-tuning, and no one has a clue what anyone

Moonlight and Masculinity: With JJ Bola

Sep 6th, 2020 1h 23m

Louis is joined by author and educator JJ Bola to discuss his new book Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined, and delve deep into the meanings and lessons of the film Moonlight, which follows the story of a gay man growing up in Miami.

All Eyes on TENET

Aug 30th, 2020 33m 48s

As Cinemas up and down the UK re-opened, it was up to Christopher Nolan's $220 Million Dollar Blockbuster Tenet, featuring David John Washington and Robert Pattison, to get audiences back in front of the big screen. It is arguably his most auda

Amateur Acting (Featuring Glyn Rogers)

Aug 23rd, 2020 54m 3s

With our very first special guest, Louis and Glyn discuss the world of amateur acting and relive some of Glyn's experiences and achievements in a career spanning over 30 years.

Covid-19 and British Theatre

Aug 16th, 2020 26m 21s

In this week's episode, Julia and Louis explore the implications of the pandemic on the present and future of theatres and their workers up and down the UK.

Celebrity casting in theatre: A debate

Aug 9th, 2020 25m 12s

Is it really fair to have YouTube stars walk into a west end role? Does the money they bring into the theatre make up for taking the spot of someone more talented and more passionate about the role than they are? Julia and Louis answer these q

A Neutral Critique of 1917

Aug 2nd, 2020 43m 1s

1917, directed by Sam Mendes, swept up the award after award and received almost completely positive feedback from viewers and critics alike, but was it really that good? Several months on, Julia and Louis take a step back to analyse the film i

The Brit School: A Personal Account

Jul 11th, 2020 18m 53s

Julia takes us through her time as a Brit school student, discussing the wide range of courses available, the productions she was involved in, and much more. This episode is perfect for anyone thinking or planning to attend the Brit School in f

Abstract for the Sake of It? The Lighthouse

Jul 5th, 2020 26m 52s

Robert Eggers 19th Century based psychological horror passion project left audiences around the world dumfounded and confused. Julia and Louis are here to solve the mystery that is "The Lighthouse"

Small Island: National Theatre Production

Jun 28th, 2020 47m 10s

Small Island featured as part of the National Theatre's stay at home campaign and was available to watch for free on Youtube. It follows the story of two individuals caught up in the wind rush generation and how they navigated the racist terrai