WATCH: Nic Lamont Talks Acting, Comedy & Future Projects

Actor, writer and creative producer Nic Lamont joined Marissa at Auravine Studio for a conversation about a career built on comedy, theatre, film and creating opportunities of her own.

From appearing on some of the biggest streaming platforms to developing original theatre and supporting creativity closer to home in Medway, Nic’s career has taken plenty of unexpected turns.

In her interview with Marissa, she looks back at some of those experiences, the choices that have shaped her career and the projects she is now looking towards.

From the stage to the screen

Nic trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has developed a particular reputation for comedy, improvisation and characters that sit slightly outside the ordinary.

Her theatre career has included the UK and international tour of Graeme of Thrones, as well as the world stage premiere of Richard O’Brien’s Shock Treatment, the follow-up to The Rocky Horror Show, where she originated the role of Nation McKinley.

Comedy has also been a major part of her work. As one half of dark comedy duo The Twins Macabre, alongside Adam Rhys-Davies, Nic has appeared on BBC Three’s Live at the Electric and BBC Radio 4’s Sketchorama.

On screen, she took the lead role of Catherine Sweeney in the feminist horror comedy Egomaniac. More recently, Nic also appeared in Netflix’s adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, joining a cast led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie.

But acting is only one part of the story.

Creating her own work

Throughout her career, Nic has also continued to write and develop original projects.

Her plays include The Darklings, What the Dolls Saw and Mary Shelley: Muthamonster, a one-woman show that reimagines Mary Shelley through a rebellious mixture of comedy, punk energy and storytelling.

That drive to create rather than simply wait for the next opportunity has become a recurring theme in Nic’s work.

She is also closely involved with Medway Play Lab CIC, which uses improvisation, theatre and creative projects to bring people together across the Medway Towns. The organisation has developed workshops, live performances and community projects designed to make performance accessible to people who may not normally see themselves taking part.

For Nic, it means combining a professional career in entertainment with something much more local: creating spaces where other people can experiment, perform and find confidence through creativity.

Watch the full interview

At Auravine Studio, Marissa sits down with Nic for a wide-ranging conversation about where that career began, the realities of working as an actor and writer, creating your own opportunities and the experiences that have helped shape the performer she is today.

Nic also looks ahead, discussing her future projects and what she hopes to explore next as an actor, writer and creative producer.

Watch Marissa’s full interview with Nic Lamont below or directly on Youtube at this link