Musing on the Bard: Episode 8 - Yolanda Ovide (A Shakespeare & Acting Podcast)
<html><p>Welcome to <em>Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious</em>, hosted by Australian actor, Sally McLean, and featuring today's guest, the wonderful British actor: Yolanda Ovide.</p><p><u><strong>ABOUT THE EPISODE</strong></u></p><p>Known to <em>Shakespeare Republic</em> audiences for playing the award-winning role of "Juliet" in <em>Shakespeare Republic: #AllTheWebsAStage (The Lockdown Chronicles)</em>, a performance that won her <em><strong>Best Supporting Actress</strong></em> in a Drama at the 2021 British Web Awards in the UK, Yolanda trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in the UK. Since graduating, she has appeared in numerous professional theatre productions, most recently: <em>Noughts & Crosses</em> at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, <em>Alterations </em>at the National Theatre, <em>Slave: A Question Of Freedom</em> at Riverside Studios & on Tour, <em>Gangs Of New York</em> and <em>The Importance Of Being Earnest</em> at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, <em>Jitney </em>at The Old Vic Theatre, <em>Splintered </em>at Soho Theatre, <em>Groan Ups</em> UK Tour for Mischief Theatre and <em>Unbelievable </em>at The Criterion Theatre, which also marked her West End Debut.</p><p>Join Yolanda and podcast host, Sally McLean, as they discuss the challenges of filming Shakespeare in your car in full view of the neighbours, will Shakespeare always be a staple of the theatre, why you should do things that scare you, how Sally gained the support of Sir Nigel Hawthorne as her Honorary Patron, the importance of having a sense of play as artists and people generally, how curiosity is vital as an actor and much, much more in this wide-ranging, joyful and insightful conversation - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible and more.</p><p>To find out more about Yolanda and her work, visit her at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yoyoyo147" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yoyoyo147</a> and read her bio in full at <a href="https://musingonthebard.com/about-our-guests/yolanda-ovide/" target="_blank">https://musingonthebard.com/about-our-guests/yolanda-ovide/</a></p><p>You can watch Yolanda playing "Juliet" for <em>Shakespeare Republi</em>c here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYWOBzcr604" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYWOBzcr604</a></p><p>And you can see Yolanda in <em>Alterations</em> for the National Theatre, UK on the National Theatre at Home site here: <a href="https://www.ntathome.com/alterations" target="_blank">https://www.ntathome.com/alterations</a></p><p>Season One of <em>Musing on the Bard</em> features a plethora of fascinating guests from Australia, the UK and the USA discussing Shakespeare, acting, creativity and more. Head to our official site for all listening links and more information: <a href="https://www.musingonthebard.com" target="_blank">https://www.musingonthebard.com</a> and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!</p><p>As always, our fab Patreon patrons get early access to this episode before it goes live to the public, and those on the $10+ tiers can access the full video version of this episode, where you can see Yolanda and Sally chatting - as well as hear them! You can join our Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/incognitaenterprises</a></p><p><em>Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious</em> releases episodes every Wednesday (AEST) and is supported by a Small Grant from the British Shakespeare Association.</p><p>Produced by Incognita Enterprises.<br/>Created, edited and presented by Sally McLean.<br/>Opening credits music: "Violin Energy" by Stanislav Barantsov<br/>Quickfire round music: "Demolition Runner" by Soundbay<br/>End Credits music: "Good Vibe" by VItalii Iegorov (Twisterium<strong>)</strong><br/>Music used under license from Pixabay & Storyblocks.<br/>With thanks to our Patreon Patrons for continuing to support our work.</p></html>
