In this episode of the Bridge Theatre Podcast, host Pauline Fallowell sits down with Anna Bliss Scully, the Bridge Theatre's brilliant Head of Costume. Anna is at the heart of so much that happens at The Bridge – from helping put together the productions on stage, to photoshoots, fittings, quick-changes, and leading a team that keeps the show running night after night.

Anna shares how she first fell in love with theatre while growing up near Cardiff, the school trip that changed everything, and the unexpected work-experience placement that set her on a path into costume, design, and beyond. Anna talks about the joy of making things together, the thrill of tech, and the 'electric' moment that made her realise theatre could be her world.

She also reveals her fantasy production: a new play with a dream creative team (including Björk and Hofesh Shechter), an extraordinary cast drawn from across her career, and an onstage choir to break your heart in the best possible way.

Anna reflects on some of her favourite memories at The Bridge: the first run-through of Guys & Dolls, the full-circle joy of working with Jonathan Bailey again during Richard II, and the creative madness of pulling off an ambitious production photoshoot.

Hosted by Pauline Fallowell, Director of Marketing and Audiences at the Bridge Theatre. Follow the Bridge Theatre Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, watch via the Bridge Theatre YouTube channel and discover more at bridgetheatre.co.uk. New episodes are released every Friday.

Bridge Theatre Podcast is produced for the Bridge Theatre by Jonny Bunyan at Pardon Our French Productions, with Executive Producer Pauline Fallowell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Joe Burridge-Mitchell, Box Office Manager at the Bridge Theatre, explains the craft of guiding thousands of audience members through their journey, from the rush of tickets going on sale, right up until the moment they eagerly take their seats. He also delves into the running of a small, responsive team, maintaining crystal clear customer communication, and the strategy behind ticket pricing.

Beyond the day-to-day, Joe shares his standout Bridge memories – from the whirlwind that was Guys & Dolls during awards-season, to the legendary presence of Dame Maggie Smith.

And for his fantasy night out, Joe imagines comfort, care and a little chaos – a private box, a show-themed buffet and a big, joyous musical built to sweep you away from real life for a couple of hours.

Hosted by Pauline Fallowell, Director of Marketing and Audiences at the Bridge Theatre. Follow the Bridge Theatre Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, watch via the Bridge Theatre YouTube channel and discover more at bridgetheatre.co.uk. New episodes are released every Friday.

Bridge Theatre Podcast is produced for the Bridge Theatre by Jonny Bunyan at Pardon Our French Productions, with Executive Producer Pauline Fallowell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, associate director Lily Dyble talks about the art of supporting big shows – the sensitivity, timing and trust that let a creative team do its best work. She reflects on a pathway that spans lighting desks and rehearsal rooms, from early music-soaked beginnings in Manchester to recent projects at The Bridge and beyond, and why scale only works when the rooms are humane.

Lily unpacks what it really means to be an associate director – protecting the director’s focus, translating between departments, and turning logistics into momentum – and shares a few favourite memories from Bridge productions where the building felt alive with possibility.

For her fantasy production, Lily looks to music and movement — re-imagining a vast choral world in dance and light, built to surround an audience.

Hosted by Pauline Fallowell, Director of Marketing and Audiences at the Bridge Theatre. Follow the Bridge Theatre Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, watch via the Bridge Theatre YouTube channel and discover more at bridgetheatre.co.uk. New episodes are released every Friday.

Bridge Theatre Podcast is produced for the Bridge Theatre by Jonny Bunyan at Pardon Our French Productions, with Executive Producer Pauline Fallowell.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.