🎙️ Welcome back to The Martin Talk Show – the podcast that dives deep into the minds of bold creatives shaping the world of theatre, arts, music, dance, and film. I’m your host, Martin Colton, and in this special Edinburgh Fringe episode, we’re turning up the volume on imagination, satire, and heartfelt storytelling 🎭✨This week, I sit down with the brilliant team behind Romance on Repeat, presented by Backyard Alchemy and New Celts Productions. We step into the surreal world of Lizzie – a woman whose dream of living inside a romcom becomes her new reality 📺💘 But as she lives out the perfect tropes – the hometown hunk, the dramatic love triangle, the quirky best friend – something doesn’t quite add up. Who’s really in control? And what does it mean when fantasy starts to glitch?Together, we unravel the inspiration, craft, and questions behind this genre-bending, thought-provoking production. We explore what happens when performance meets parody, and why digging beneath the glossy surface of our fantasies might be the most honest art of all. 🎬🌀 Whether you're a theatre lover, a creative spirit, or just someone searching for deeper truths in storytelling – this conversation is for you.So tune in, turn up, and let this episode be your creative spark. 🔥💫As always, find Martin @ www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/romance-on-repeat#TheMartinTalkShow #EdFringe2025 #RomanceOnRepeat #BackyardAlchemy #NewCeltsProductions #TheatrePodcast #CreativeVoices #EdinburghFringeFestival #WomenInTheatre #RomcomWithATwist #FeministTheatre #MetaTheatre #IndieTheatre #PodcastForArtists #FringeSpotlight #CreativeStorytelling #TVParody #TheatreMagic #ArtistInterview #LivePerformance #StageToScreen #ActingLife #BritishTheatre #NewWriting #CreativeJourney #BehindTheScenes #StorytellingMatters #FringeShows #YoungArtists #TheatreScene

🎙️ In this electrifying livestream episode of The Martin Talk Show, I’m joined by the fearless and phenomenal Annie Cheung — a performer who isn’t afraid to tear down the walls and tell the truth. 🌪️🔥 Nominated for IATCHK Performer of the Year and HK Theatre Libre Outstanding Lead Actress, Annie brings us Dots — a searing, darkly funny, and deeply personal solo show that cuts straight to the bone.🎭 Dots explores the mind of a high-achieving woman battling the invisible weight of high-functioning depression, the endless loop of insecure overachievement, and the aching fear of never being enough. With staggering honesty and razor-sharp wit, Annie invites us into the shadowy corners of her mind — and, in doing so, she lights the way for so many others. 💡This conversation is more than an interview — it’s a mirror, a lifeline, and a celebration of the power of storytelling. 💬 We dive into the psychology behind performance, the catharsis of autobiographical art, and the brave act of turning pain into power. Annie’s work isn’t just theatre — it’s a lifeline for anyone who’s ever smiled through the storm. 🌧️🌈💥 If you've ever felt the pressure to succeed while silently crumbling — or if you’re ready to explore the line between laughter and heartbreak — this episode is for you. Tune in for an unforgettable hour of vulnerability, courage, and wicked humour.🎧 Watch now. Feel seen. Be moved.As always, find Martin @ www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/dots#TheMartinTalkShow #AnnieCheung #DotsThePlay #EdinburghFringe2025 #FringeVoices #HKTheatre #SoloPerformance #MentalHealthOnStage #DarkComedy #HighFunctioningDepression #InsecureOverachiever #TheatreForHealing #WomenInTheatre #BrutallyHonest #AutobiographicalTheatre #AsianVoices #FringeSpotlight #PerformerOfTheYear #OutstandingLeadActress #CreativeConversations #VulnerabilityInArt #ComedyMeetsTragedy #PowerOfStorytelling #ArtAndMentalHealth #RelatableTheatre #BoldWomen #LiveTheatre #TheatreThatHeals #RealTalkOnStage #EdFringeLive

🔥 In this unmissable episode of The Martin Talk Show, I'm joined by the extraordinary Tracey Yarad at PBH’s Free Fringe in Edinburgh 🎭✨. Her one-woman show All These Pretty Things is a soul-stirring blend of memoir and music 🎶 — a fearless deep-dive into heartbreak, betrayal, and transformation. From the sun-soaked suburbs of Australia to the electric buzz of New York City 🌏🏙️, Tracey's journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and the unstoppable power of reinvention.💔 After the shock of a devastating divorce — triggered by her husband’s affair with their teenage goddaughter — Tracey didn't just survive; she rose. Through song, storytelling, and unapologetic truth-telling, she invites us to feel, reflect, and reclaim our own stories. This conversation is honest, raw, and packed with insight for anyone navigating loss or standing at the edge of new beginnings.💬 On The Martin Talk Show, we go beyond surface-level chat — we get into the heart of what it means to create, endure, and thrive. 🎙️ Whether you're a theatre-maker, a dreamer, a survivor, or someone hungry for authentic storytelling, this episode will move you. Join us for a powerful conversation that champions the human spirit and celebrates the art that emerges from our deepest pain — and our greatest hope. 💫🔥🎧 Tune in now and feel the inspiration ripple through your soul.

As always, find Martin at; www.themartintalkshow.com

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