Francesca Moody is a British theatrical producer best known for bringing the theatrical versions of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, both of which were adapted into television series, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She also produced the 2022 musical Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder and the 2024 play Weather Girl.
Her reputation at the Edinburgh Fringe is such that audiences, performers and critics specifically seek out Moody’s shows.
Career
Originally Moody has wanted to be an actor, and attended the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the age of 17 as an intern for a small production company. The exposure to new theatrical forms helped inspire her career as a producer.
Moody produced her first Fringe show when an actor friend named Alex Waldmann asked her to help him produce his show. This led to her eventually producing more shows.
References
- Ryan, Anya (2024-08-15). "Francesca Moody: 'I locked Phoebe Waller-Bridge in a room to write Fleabag'". The Times. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Pollock, David (July 31, 2024). "Baby Reindeer and Fleabag producer Francesca Moody on the magic of the Edinburgh Fringe". The Scotsman.
- Wiegand, Chris (2024-08-09). "Weather Girl review – apocalyptic comedy gives chilling forecast for a burning planet". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- Marshall, Alex (2024-08-19). "What's the Next 'Baby Reindeer'? This Producer Might Have the Script". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Marshall, Alex (2024-08-19). "What's the Next 'Baby Reindeer'? This Producer Might Have the Script". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- Marshall, Alex (2024-08-19). "What's the Next 'Baby Reindeer'? This Producer Might Have the Script". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.