Post-show host

How I prepare and run a post-show talk

Every talk is shaped to the production and the venue, but the way I work is consistent.

• I get a full brief from you about the production, the panellists and what kind of conversation you want
• I prepare pre-set questions that will get the panel talking and give the audience a great opening
• I introduce the panellists warmly and set the tone for the talk
• I lead the conversation, drop in questions on the fly when the audience needs them, and open the floor for Q and A
• I keep time, particularly on a two-show day where the cast still has another performance and needs to rest and eat
• I close the session warmly, thanking the audience and the panel

The talks are usually 30 to 45 minutes at most, depending on the slot. I respect that limit. Cast and creatives need time, and audiences need a tight, well-paced conversation.

Who I have hosted talks for

I have hosted post-show talks for school audiences, public audiences, and mixed audiences. The range of productions has been wide and the venues have varied across the country. What stays the same is the energy I bring into the room.

I am warm, bubbly, engaged, and I expect the unexpected. Audiences sometimes ask the most surprising things and that is half the fun.

When a post-show host is the right fit

This service is a particularly good fit if you have:

• A run with scheduled post-show or pre-show talks built in
• A school matinee with a discussion slot afterward
• An education programme that uses talks to deepen the learning
• A new work or revival with creatives who would benefit from being on a panel
• A venue that wants a consistent host for a series across the season

What you get when you book me

• A host who knows the arts inside out and is genuinely interested in the work
• Calm, well-paced facilitation that respects everybody’s time
• Pre-set questions delivered with warmth, plus the on-the-spot ability to follow the audience
• A presence that makes the panellists feel looked after and the audience feel welcome