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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 46 MIN

Episode 8 with Daryl Back The Producer - Who calls the shots?

from The Big Question · host Jessica Kingsley

Send us Fan MailWhat does a Producer actually do?Do producers really control casting and do they pick fame over talent? In this episode, Jessica talks to producer Daryl Back to get honest about power, bias, and what it really takes to get cast (including the question: would changing your nose make a difference?).They dive into how the industry is evolving, why opportunities for older women still lag behind, and Daryl’s mission to open theatre up to underrepresented voices.Daryl brings decades of experience to the conversation: from performing in the West End to becoming Artistic Director of One From The Heart. She has also  produced major pantomimes for Qdos for over 17 years, working with well-known names across UK theatre.🎭  Listen now as we pull back the curtain on who really calls the shots!For more news on The Big Question and to learn more about it's guests head to @thebigqpodFollow Jessica Kingsley actress, content creator & influencer @mymagicalquests for her own personal quests and life in London.

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Send us Fan Mail What does a Producer actually do? Do producers really control casting and do they pick fame over talent? In this episode, Jessica talks to producer Daryl Back to get honest about power, bias, and what it really takes to get cast (including the question: would changing your nose make a difference?). They dive into how the industry is evolving, why opportunities for older women still lag behind, and Daryl’s mission to open theatre up to underrepresented voices. Daryl brings dec...

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