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33: Lily Streames - Don't Think, Act! - 10.11.25
Oh My God, I'm God!
Lily Streames is an actor, writer and producer from Essex, and this year, was one of the directors of the Essex International Film Festival.
She started performing young, charging her family to watch her perform from a very early age, from their home!
We talk about what it's like growing up with her Dad being an actor; acting on screen in a comedy and why Kristen Wiiig is a genius.
We also ponder if social media has helped the acting industry?
Links:
Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2698-9084-2655
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lilystreames/
VIA[DOLO] - Award Winning Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYwFOxUspag
Snow Queen Tickets: Book Now!
Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.
Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.
If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative
Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.
Thank you!
If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/
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Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk
Intro:
Louise Ismail
Music:
The Festive Fairy by Monument Music
Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy
Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.
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34. 34: LCAN (London Creative Artist’s Network) - Don't Think, Act! - 17.11.25
01:42:51||Season 3, Ep. 34It’s All About The Journey!For the first time, I interview 2 creatives, 1 of which is a returning interviewee, Lee Hutchings. He is joined by Aaron Wayne as they represent the London Creative Artists Network, a creative community that is growing in London.We look at the importance of networking; the decline of quality in film, as quantity and profit margins are being put first in cinema; A.I. and it’s future, and so much more! Links:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lcan.hub/Lee Hutchchings: https://www.instagram.com/leehutchings84/Aaron Wayne: https://www.instagram.com/a_c_wayne/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edismail_Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.
32. 32: Nathan Hubble - Don't Think, Act! - 03.11.25
01:32:46||Season 3, Ep. 32I know That LaundretteNathan Hubble, is an actor, writer, and director.We talk about making your own opportunities, the differences between working on stage, and screen and his short film Smokescreen, which was screened at the Essex Internation Film Festival earlier this year, winning an award for the best LGBTQ+ film.Watch it here: Smokescreen Links:Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/1412-0162-5718IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11575323/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/smokescreen_shortfilm/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edismail_Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.
31. 31: Olivia Bennett - Don't Think, Act! - 27.10.25
01:50:06||Season 3, Ep. 3131: Olivia Bennett - Don't Think, Act! - 27.10.25 You, As If…Olivia Bennett is an actor, a writer, a drummer and super lovely human!We talk about being a twin, replicating Andrew Scott's talents, a new question about AI - and whether it can remove our suffering during creation?We also talk about Olivia's short film Metronome that's doing the festival circuit at the moment. Links:Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/4534-9084-1657IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm12613201/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_oliviagracebennett/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edismail_Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.
30. 30: Harry Mcilroy - Don't Think, Act! - 20.10.2025
02:04:42||Season 3, Ep. 30Collect The 'Nos'The loveliest of chats to kick off the 3rd series of DTA.It begins with pizza, as creativity should, and ends with loveliest of creative chats.An acting journey that starts much younger that you'd expect, and takes a detour and returns to a passion that Harry absolutely excels at.We also discuss the influence of Robin Williams, Dace Chappelle, comedic acting & the first ever Essex International Film Festival that happened earlier this year.LinksSpotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2619-1275-5077Insta: https://www.instagram.com/harrymcilroyactor/Short Film: You Know Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntte7wZVZNs Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edismail_Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
29. 29: Love: Part II - Don't Think, Act! - 25.12.24
28:11||Season 2, Ep. 29What Do You Love About Acting? Here’s a compilation of answers to my favourite question from the podcast. A great reminder of why we do what we do. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy and creative New Year x Order of speakers: Mo O'ConnellRichard BlandTess GlinertAlice RyanStephanie ElgersmaFlorence HarveyGary TurnerLee HutchingsTom HartwellBrad WendesAbigail Parmenter Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
28. 28: Abigail Parmenter - Don't Think, Act! - 07.10.24
02:05:51||Season 2, Ep. 28Your Brand Of Weird Abigail Parmenter is an uber talented actor/writer/director with experience of stage and screen. She’s a lovely human, and has a wonderful approach to the craft as well having ups and downs, including being cut from Netflix’s biggest export! LinksHow To Catch A Weasel Info https://www.abigailparmenter.co.uk/IMDB Insta: https://www.instagram.com/abigailparmenter/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_ap_film_/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
27. 27: Brad Wendes - Don't Think, Acrobat! - 30.09.24
02:02:49||Season 2, Ep. 27At Least We Had Mars Brad Wendes is a: Parkour coach; fight/stunt choreographer for stage and screen; Britain’s Got Talent Semi Finalist; a fellow podcaster and so much more! LinksWebsites:https://bradwendes.com/https://parkour.uk/club/brad-wendes/https://www.teamkinetix.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradWendesPod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bradwendes/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
26. 26: Tom Hartwell - Don't Think, Act! - 23.09.24
01:46:25||Season 2, Ep. 26Feeling The Room Tom Hartwell is a London based Actor/Writer who is enjoying creating his own work, and helping others in develop their own. Some of the chat includes his Edinburgh Fringe experience & getting cast in big feature film. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5291825/ Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3573-1270-1581 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhartwell88Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tomhartwell/ Hatch & Scratch: https://pathwaytheatre.co.uk/scratch-nights/hatch-scratch Theatre Finds A Way – Spotlight Article: https://app.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/theatre-finds-a-way/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the sametch email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy