#8 Toby Stephens

#8 Toby Stephens

Author: Hear Me Out: Discussions about Great Theatre and Greater Plays December 5, 2022 Duration: 30:42

Award winning actor of stage and screen, best known for his turn as Bond villain Gustav Graves in Die Another Day, Rochester in BBC’s Jane Eyre and most recently as the lead in Netflix’s Lost in Space, Toby Stephens is one of Britain’s best loved actors. His favourite speech is from Shakespeare’s Macbeth and whilst chatting about the speech, Toby delves into the miracle of theatrical ambiguity, tells tales of awful stage fight mistakes and bonds with Lucy over the perils of fake blood.


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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens after the curtain falls, a mix of technical admiration and personal revelation that usually stays within the industry. Hear Me Out with Lucy Eaton captures that exact feeling, bringing those backstage dialogues directly to you. Each episode revolves around a beautifully simple, yet profoundly revealing question posed to a guest from the world of theatre: "What is your favourite speech?" The answers are never just a recitation. Lucy guides the discussion into the heart of why those words resonate, exploring everything from the sheer brilliance of the playwright's language to the deeply personal, often funny, anecdotes about why that particular piece of text sticks with a performer or director. It’s a celebration of craft that feels both intimate and expansive. By focusing on a single speech, this podcast unlocks wider discussions about character, performance, and the sheer magic of live storytelling. You’ll hear the passion in a voice as they dissect a line’s rhythm, recall a forgotten production, or share how a monologue once changed their perspective. It’s less a formal interview and more the insider chat you always wish you could overhear, making the world of theatre feel accessible and wonderfully alive. Tune in for a unique blend of education and personal reflection, all built around a shared love for the words that make the stage come alive.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 32

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Duration: 32:28
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Duration: 23:24
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#7 Maddy Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:31
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Duration: 20:45
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#5 Brendan Coyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
‘Downton Abbey’ leading man Brendan Coyle opens up Conor McPherson’s monologue play 'St Nicholas’: He shares the history of his longstanding love for Conor’s work, talks about making Dame Judi Dench cry and explains why…
#4 Denise Gough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
Denise Gough chats about her most iconic role and THAT speech from 'People, Places and Things': she explains why Duncan Macmillan's acting/addiction monologue is so remarkable, what made her cry during her audition and h…
#3 Adrian Lester [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
Olivier-award winner Adrian Lester enlightens us on the opening speech from 'Cost of Living' by Polish-American playwright Martyna Majok: He shares the journey behind taking on the role, why it was a more nerve-wracking…
#2 Mark Bonnar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:05
Scottish actor and TV staple Mark Bonnar gets down and dirty with 'Hamlet', in particular the "Rogue and peasant slave" speech from Act 2, Scene 2: He talks about the intricate beauty of iambic pentameter verse, argues a…