Yellowbelly Presents

From Chicago to Les Misérables to life as a single mother, Ruthie Henshall has lived every facet of the performer’s journey.

In this deeply honest conversation, she opens up about resilience, sacrifice, and what it really means to lead — on stage and off. Ruthie shares how she fought for her family, found strength through struggle, and why the theatre industry still has so much to learn about supporting women and mothers.
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The boys discuss the best bits and their key takeaways from the Ruthie Henshall pod!
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What does it really take to build the worlds behind some of the most iconic films of our time?In this episode of Yellowbelly Presents, we’re joined by Oscar-nominated production designers Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer — two of the most celebrated visual storytellers working in cinema today.From the hyper-stylised fantasy of Barbie to the haunting realism of Atonement and the historical precision of Darkest Hour, Sarah and Katie break down how production design goes far beyond aesthetics. Every choice begins with character, story, and emotional truth — not “good taste,” but the taste of the world and people being represented.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore:

How cinematic worlds are built from script and character

The responsibility of designing remembered history

Knowing the rules — and when to break them

Collaborating with directors and producers like Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie

What production design really means when storytelling comes first

With multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations between them, Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer have helped redefine what production design can achieve on a global scale — shaping films that audiences don’t just watch, but feel.
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Olivier Award–winning choreographer Stephen Mear shares his journey from a small-town dancer to one of the most respected creatives in British theatre.He talks discipline, integrity, and what he looks for in the rehearsal room — plus the lessons he’s learned from working with legends like Julia McKenzie and Matthew Bourne.It’s an inspiring masterclass in how kindness and consistency outlast everything else.
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