#8 Francesca Moody

#8 Francesca Moody

Author: Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays May 24, 2024 Duration: 27:58

Francesca Moody, esteemed theatre producer of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer", joins host Lucy Eaton for an eye-opening chat in this week's episode. Francesca shares her profound admiration for Dennis Kelly, choosing Jess' final monologue from "Love & Money" as her favourite speech. The conversation also explores Francesca's long-standing relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a pivotal platform throughout her illustrious career. Tune in to hear her insightful reflections on the festival's impact on contemporary theatre and her own professional journey. And don't miss her behind-the-scenes insights into the importance of "Fleabag" on her subsequent career and how she feels about the lives of "Fleabag" and "Baby Reindeer" on screen.


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 Claire Skinner, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Neil Gaiman and Brendan Coyle.


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