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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 1H 15M

The Secrets of Building a Community Theatre Company - Ep445 with Paris Harvey-Venables & Amy Louise Smith

from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton

“Community is built not by walls, but by shared stories.” 🎭Episode 445 | The Secret of Building a Community Theatre CompanyIn this episode of The Martin Talk Show, I sit down with Paris Harvey-Venables and Amy Louise Smith from Mo House Theatre Company to explore the heart, hard work and hope behind building a community theatre company from the ground up.Paris, founder, producer and creative director, shares her journey of creating Mo House Theatre Company and how her background in performance, dance, directing and choreography shapes her leadership and vision. We talk about theatre as a tool for connection, creativity, and positive change within the local community 🌱✨Amy joins the conversation as Musical Director, reflecting on stepping into her first MD role, her training in Vocal Performance and Music Production, and the moment her performance as Marty in GREASE opened the door to joining the creative team 🎶🎤Together, we discuss what it means to launch a theatre company in its debut year, why diversity and inclusion truly matter, and how collaboration and community sit at the centre of everything they do. From amateur-dramatic productions to off-stage community work, this episode reveals what happens when passion meets purpose 🎟️💫If you’re interested in theatre, creativity, or building something meaningful with others, this conversation is for you.More info: https://www.moothousetheatrecompany.co.ukAs always, find more via: www.themartintalkshow.co.uk#TheatreCommunity #CommunityTheatre #AmateurDramatics #InclusiveTheatre #CreativeCommunity #TheatreLife #ArtsInTheCommunity #BuildingCommunity #CreativeJourney #TheatreMakers #WomenInTheatre #IndependentTheatre #GrassrootsArts #LocalArts #CreativeLeadership #BehindTheScenes #PodcastEpisode #PodcastLife #TheMartinTalkShow #CreativeConversations #ArtsPodcast #TheatrePodcast #UKTheatre #EmergingArtists #CreativeCollaboration #PassionProjects #Storytelling #ArtsAndCulture #FutureOfTheArts

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