#3 Steffan Rhodri

#3 Steffan Rhodri

Author: Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays March 1, 2024 Duration: 33:19

Join us for an enthralling conversation, as esteemed Welsh actor Steffan Rhodri takes centre stage in this week's episode. From his latest role in Simon Godwin’s adaptation of Macbeth to his iconic portrayal of Dave Coaches in Gavin and Stacey, Steffan is truly one of our most versatile and talented actors. In this episode, he zones in on a particularly memorable time at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, sharing anecdotes of Terry Hands’ sonnet sessions and Nicol Williamson walking off-stage mid-show. Together with Lucy, he explores timeless themes explored in Shakespeare's works and explains why it was so important that his Dad got to see him play Edgar.


Hear Me Out is hosted by Lucy Eaton, a theatre producer and West End / screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit BBC comedy ‘Staged’. Other episodes of Hear Me Out include Toby Stephens, J. Smith Cameron, Patricia Hodge and Freddie Fox.


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