National treasurers and other stars including Dame Judi Dench, Adjoa Andoh, Olly Alexander and Sir Derek Jacobi are supporting charity Acting for Others with their new podcast series.
Pairing up two actors from different walks of life for a chat about their work and lives, each episode is introduced by Samantha Bond and features music by the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells.
Dame Judi Dench said, "we are delighted to launch Acting for Others presents, our brand-new podcast. We hope you enjoy this exciting series of conversations in support of Acting for Others. And remember, you can support our cause by donating via our web site. All your donations will be supporting theatre workers in times of great need. Thank you."
The first season has six weekly episodes and the pairings are:
- Dame Judi Dench and Olly Alexander
- David Tennant and Paapa Essiedu
- Golda Rosheuvel and Noma Dumezweni
- Miriam Margolyes and Sir Derek Jacobi
- Adjoa Andoh and Dame Eileen Atkins
The final episode of the season is still to be announced.
Acting for Others Presents... is a Simple Beast Production commissioned and curated by Acting for Others and starts on 11 October.
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to UK theatre workers and all revenue from the new podcast will be distributed via a network of 14 member charities.