Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman (Retro) - "Ragmags"
Summary
Richard Herring hosts a special "Retro RHLSTP" episode featuring writers and magicians Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson. The trio discusses their long-standing friendship, the creation of the hit play and film *Ghost Stories*, and their new novel, *The Warlock Effect*. They explore the parallels between comedy, magic, and horror, while sharing anecdotes about their early careers and the collaborative process behind their work.
Topics discussed
Intro, show updates, and Richard Herring's self-intro
Welcome to Leicester Square Theatre Podcast
Kids' phone scam and grifting anecdotes
Voice acting in Sarah & Duck and Viking 4
Touring, Michael Sheen, and early career
Meeting in dorms, horror obsession, and magazines
Friendship, phone calls, and early acting roles
The spark for Ghost Stories and the play idea
Pitching the play and the writing deadline
The play's success and populist theater
Value for money and the film deal
Choosing to self-produce the film
Magic, comedy, and the Warlock Effect novel
Co-writing process and the novel's themes
Magic subculture, tricks, and the Magic Circle
Magic as science and the TV adaptation
Other projects: Last Jedi and Brothers Bloom
Chrysalis question and singing impressions
Keith Allen, SS Adams, and personal stories
Anniversary, West End work, and Doctor Who
Upcoming projects and closing congratulations
Outro and support for the podcast
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