Nikky Smedley: Iconic Fame and The Uncomfortable Reality of Being Laa-Laa

Nikky Smedley is world-famous and completely unrecognisable — because she spent years inside a giant yellow suit, and was brilliant in it.Nikky Smedley is a British performer, creative director, choreographer and writer who shot to global fame as Laa-Laa in Teletubbies. Beyond children's television, she has built a rich career in education and storytelling, working with major institutions to bring performance and creativity to classrooms, theatres and screens.What it was actually like inside the Laa-Laa suit — physically, psychologically and professionallyHow she brought a beloved character to life without uttering a single intelligible wordThe unexpected global reach of Teletubbies — and the equally unexpected controversy that surrounded itWhat it feels like to be world-famous without ever being personally recognisedHow she made the transition from performer to educator and creative consultant — and what that shift requiredConnect with Nikky here:FacebookAmazon BooksFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.