Show Notes
This week on Just Get A Real Job, I’m joined by Lizzy Skrzypiec. She’s an improviser, director, and the artistic director of Bristol’s long-running improv troupe Degrees of Error. Lizzy is also the creative force behind Murder, She Didn’t Write 🕵️♀️ the hit improvised murder mystery show currently touring the UK after seven sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and a recent West End debut at London’s Duchess Theatre. A key figure at the Bristol Improv Theatre, the UK’s first venue dedicated entirely to improv, Lizzy regularly mentors emerging troupes and supports the next wave of British comedy talent. Alongside her theatre work, she’s built a successful full-time career in television, producing major game shows like Bridge of Lies and Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win 📺 In this episode, we chat about: 🎭 13 years of Murder, She Didn’t Write 🧠 What improv actually is—and why it’s more than just messing about 💸 The financial realities of freelancing in the arts 🎬 Working in factual and entertainment TV 🎤 Her biggest creative influences 🌪 Lessons from life as a performer 🎉 Finding joy and connection in a constantly shifting industry A really fun and honest conversation with someone who’s spent over a decade finding the funny and having fun in an uncertain industry.
Lizzy Skrzypiec: Murder, She Didn't Write: https://www.murdershedidntwrite.com/cast/lizzy-skrzypiec Degrees of Error Present: More Stuff She Didn't Write: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/degrees-of-error-present-more-stuff-she-didnt-write/2024-05-05/ 🌍 Visit our website: https://linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast 💙 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob 📲 Follow us on: Instagram TikTok X (formerly Twitter) 🎧 Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts
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