Francesca Moody
Francesca Moody 'MBE' 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!|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.