Episode 25: Dame Miranda Harcourt

Acting Royalty Dame Miranda Harcourt has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood but says the her most useful acting experience was working in the New Zealand prison system, using theater for social change. She tells Simon about Alison Holst's pantry, using the Samoan concept of le va in her job, and how it's important to be a human first. Check out her substack at https://mirandaharcourt.substack.com/ You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices