Always on: Meghan Treadway - on Teaching the Next Generation of Actors, Trusting the Process and Why Crime is such a Timeless Staple in the Industry

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Meghan Treadway for a rich and honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and the life of an artist. We chat about what we’ve all been watching lately, the films that have stayed with Meghan, and her love for good television. She shares her favourite cinema hot takes, along with the moments that shaped her career and the lessons that continue to guide her.

Meghan opens up about the early days of her journey, from drama school to her time on the West End in Witness for the Prosecution, and her experience on screen in Murder Before Evening Song. We explore how those two worlds differ beyond just stage versus screen, and how she prepares and stays grounded through each process.

We also talk about rejection and setbacks, how to keep going when things get hard, and how to reconnect with the joy of creating. Meghan shares her thoughts on what art truly means to artists, what she’s learned from teaching young actors, and why it’s so important to step back from pressure and comparison.

She reflects on her experiences within the UK’s crime genre, the types of characters she hopes to portray next, and gives a special mention to playwright Ava Pickett as one to watch. The episode closes with advice for any creatives finding their way in the industry and a reminder that comparison really is the thief of joy.