Insights Podcast: Recent Episodes

Barry Robertson

Welcome to 'Insights' the podcast brought to you by The Grey Hill. An award-winning audio drama company. Presente by founder Barry Robertson. This podcast showcases the world of theatre productions and provides an insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

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Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride'sRiot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react tothe news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queercommunity. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hatecrimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and thechallenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystalhopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and beinspired to speak up about their own experiences.

About The Play:

"Pride's A Riot" is a story set in1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigatewidespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist MarshaP. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protestdemanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise moredrastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to forcesociety to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteousanger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.

Is a podcast supporting and showcasing newAudio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 willlast for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing morenew writing here in Scotland.

Season 1 Dates:

  • APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
  • MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
  • JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of Time
  • JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
  • AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
  • SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock

Plays available in full:

  • OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
  • NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
  • DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives
  • JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
  • FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory
  • MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only

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Check out the full interview with Alyssa Osieki the playwright of 'Essentail Work Only' From Stories from the Grey Hill podcast

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Join us as we speak to Benjamin Harris, playwright of Wolfe of Bannoch, the audio play, as we learn what encouraged him to write the play, the history based on the characters and more!

About the play:

Join Alexander Stuart, the roguish Wolfe of Badenoch, on his reckless pursuit of power in medieval Scotland. Despite being the illegitimate son of the king., Alexander is determined to regain his lost titles and lands after being exiled from the realm.

One day, a mysterious stranger visits Alexander's stronghold with a proposition to help him reclaim his former glory. Alexander takes this opportunity to recount his scandalous life story, starting from his early days of rebellion against the king alongside his father. Despite earning the permanent scorn of the crown prince, Alexander's father eventually claims the throne and rewards him with riches and responsibilities far beyond his station.

This audio performance details Alexander’s complicated relationships with his mistress Mary, the mother of his children, and his devious political dealings that won him the hand of the Countess of Ross and nearly half a kingdom. But eventually, his unquenchable ambition and lack of restraint catch up with him, and he loses everything.

The question remains: Will the stranger’s proposition be Alexander’s salvation or his undoing? Follow this gripping and gritty historical drama as Alexander dances with destiny to seize power in 14th-century Scotland.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland.

Season 1 Dates:

  • JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
  • FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory
  • MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - EssentialWork Only
  • APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
  • MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
  • JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of Time
  • JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
  • AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
  • SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock

Plays available in full:

  • OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
  • NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
  • DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives

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Join me for a fascinating conversation with actor and theatre lover Dan Collins. We delve into his passion for musical theatre and theatre tours, including memorable experiences at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his acting career and previews exciting upcoming performances. Whether you're a fellow theatre fan or just love a lively chat about the arts, this episode offers something for everyone. Learn more about Dan's shows and get tickets here.

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Sarah Hauck is the first playwright to be featured in our new podcast 'Stories from the Grey Hill' a 12-month podcast featuring new writing from Playwrights. Star Crossed tells the story of two students and the school performance of Romeo and Juliet. Find out more by going to our website Thegreyhill.com/stories your support enables us to create more of this work for season 2. Next week, we feature episode 1 of Phill Baarda's Bone Cave Man.

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In Episode 3 of Insights the podcast, I featured Kae Sakurai, a step dancer, teacher, and bookkeeper, based in Glasgow for 18 years but originally from Japan. I talked to Kae about her latest project called ⁠Bloom⁠ and her latest crowdfunding for the project!

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Welcome back to Insights: The Podcast. In this episode, we'll provide an introduction to the show and share the latest updates on what we've been up to. Additionally, we'll give you information on how you can participate in season 3 of Insights: The Podcast.

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With the launch of Gordon Macleod's Where did all the flowers come from, listen to this exclusive cast interview with:

Hazel Beattie, Kevin Findlay, Kirsty McDuff, Natalie Moore Williams and Scarlett Maltman.

About the Audio Theatre Production:

Based on the island of Arran. Sister Rhona, Vicky and Mary meet to mark the occasion of their mother's burial, a year to the day following her funeral.  Puzzled by the many flowers left on their mother's grave, they start to probe the reasons for this and who is responsible. Hatching a plan to catch the donor, the answer leads to some unexpected revelations that their mother did want to share with her daughters.

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Audio Description is available via Youtube:  https://youtu.be/W4pAoQi9lw4


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In this episode, we chat to Maggie Telfer from Largs Players who talks to us about their latest upcoming production in Largs -Sunshine on Leith.


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This is one you don’t need to drag yourself off the couch for - listen in as Grant F Kidd tells Barry about his upcoming show at the fabulous Britannia Panopticon.

@DragSteamie ( Insta - Fb - Twitter )Tickets for Gala on 20th Sept:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/348120577017

Tickets for all other performances:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345569907897

Britannia Panopticon website :www.britanniapanopticon.org


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Welcome to season 2 episode 17

So, what’s the tea? Rob and Barry are asking important questions and making conversation in this brilliant episode of Insights!

BOP Website - www.boptheatre.co.uk“Don’t Make Tea” - www.boptheatre.co.uk/dont-make-tea/

“One Of Two” Fringe tickets - festival.summerhall.co.uk/events/one-of-two/

Traverse Theatre - https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/dont-make-tea

Twitter -@BOPTheatre

Instagram -@BOPTheatre

Facebook - www.facebook.com/birdsofparadisetheatre


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Welcome to season 2 episode 16

Two’s certainly company - join me as I talk to Carolyn Calder in a cupboard at the Fringe -interested? Tune in to find out more!

Tour Tickets are available at https://www.gillian-duffy.com(events section)

Fringe Tickets available at: https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/events?s=Gillian+Duffy+

Twitter — @GillianPDuffy

Instagram — @gillian_duffy_Show 

Facebook — @TwosCompany2021


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Welcome to season 2 episode 15

Do you remember the first time we met Tracy Turnblad? Well Abby Rose Morris is so muchmore! Come hear her share what her new cabaret is all about.

linktr.ee/morethantracyt

Link for the 15th-20th shows:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnblad-1

Link for the 22nd-27th:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnblad

Website:morethantracyturnblad.com

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/morethantracyt/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/morethantracyt

Tiktok:https://tiktok.com/morethantracyt


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Welcome to season 2 episode 14. Listen in with Rosie, Calum and Molly to hear the insights behind “The Greatest Hits of Lily and John” - now on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. View this amazing spectacle at The Pleasance Courtyard, Upstairs, 16:30 daily (not 18th) Ticket links: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/greatest-hits-lily-and-john/performances https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/greatest-hits-of-lily-and-john Instagram - @tritonetheatre Twitter - @tritonetheatre TikTok - @tritonetheatre


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Welcome to season 2 episode 13

Come join the conversation as Caitlin Skinner shares the invaluable work Stellar Quines is pioneering.

Sister Radio https://stellarquines.co.uk/show/sister-radio/

Hack the Patriarchy https://stellarquines.co.uk/campaign/hack-the-patriarchy/

Sexual Harassment Campaign https://stellarquines.co.uk/campaign/sexual-harassment/

DONATE https://stellarquines.co.uk/support/


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Welcome to season 2 episode 12.  And I chat with Crystal Bollix who is at this years Fringe Festival with the latest production Definitely Maybe Actually Nevermind

Tickets: https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/events/event/definitely-maybe-actually-nevermind

Website: www.crystalbollix.com


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Welcome to season 2 episode 11 

Storyteller extraordinaire, Simon Lamb, invites us to “Come - Gather - Ignite!” around the campfire - as we reflect on life, happiest days and theatre. 

WEBSITE https://www.simonlambcreative.co.uk 

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @SimonLambCreative 

TWITTER & YOUTUBE @approx21words 

AYR FORT PLAYERS https://www.ayrfortplayers.co.uk 

FRIDAY NIGHT TREAT https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/your-stories/celebration-2021/friday-night-treat A MISERABLE NIGHT AT THE THEATRE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h_neq0kjM8 

LIFE IS A CAMPFIRE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkFDME-mzMc 

WHEN THE UNIVERSE CREAKS https://simonlambcreative.bigcartel.com/product/when-the-universe-creaks-poems-by-sim on-lamb


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Welcome to season 2 episode 10 Joining me on today’s podcast is Hughie Shepherd-Cross. The very talented co-writer of his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show “Out To Lunch”, a dark comedy play with songs. Listen in as we take a dive into the existential - and go along to the Underbelly to taste the live action. 

Edinburgh Fringe Tickets - Underbelly, Bistro Square, (3rd - 14th, 16th - 29th August): tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/out-to-lunch 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lunchtimecomedy 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0pwTOoDy2_IZKeNVlBung


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 and we speak to playwright and actor Liam Alexandru who talks about his latest production Late Night Fish.  The Audio Theatre with The Grey Hill and much more

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8

I chat with Georgie and Lucy from Chewboy productions, who talk to me all about their new production called Caligari that is on taking place in the New Diorama Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Links for tickets: New Diorama Previews (26th & 27th July): https://newdiorama.com/whats-on/caligari

Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe (4th - 28th August): https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/events/event/caligari

Contact / Socials: Twitter: @chewboyprods Instagram: @chewboyproductions Facebook: @chewboyproductions 

Website: www.chewboyproductions.com


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 I chat with Emma Ruse from Framework theatre where we discuss all things Emerging Artists and how Framework Theatre is supporting emerging early-career theatre-makers.

Find out more about Framework by visiting their website: https://www.frameworktheatre.com/


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 and I am chatting to Composer Erin Murray Quinlan and all things musical theatre which I love!  Erin talks to me about her career and her upcoming show which premiers at the Fringe Festival called 'Brain Hemingway' which will be on in Edinburgh August 5-13th, 15-20th

To book tickets to the show click here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/brain-hemingway

And to find out more about Erin visit her website here: https://www.erinmurrayquinlan.com/home

Support the Show:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bring-brain-hemingway-to-edinburgh-fringe#/


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5. I chat with Gillian Park, Who has her latest exhibition 'Driven to Abstraction' which is currently on at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine until the 25th of June.

Not only does Gillian have an exhibition but her website is bursting with content and opportunities to learn to paint as well as having her own small gallery in her studio.

I hope you enjoy this episode as it was really fun to meet Gillian and Chat about all things art, I was amazed as artists how we both had very similar processes when connecting to art and business.

Enjoy the episode and Check out more about Gillian here:

https://www.gillianpark.co.uk/


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4. I chat with Laura Edison Creative Director and senior tutor about the upcoming production of Matilda the Musical Jr which is performed by Largs Youth Theatre with their upcoming show on the 21st of May.

In our episode we find out more about the cast, what it was like to rehearse during covid19, the production and set and the history of the organisation.


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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3. I chat with Michael Burnett and Joseph McCann about the new World Premier 'The Bookies' at Dundee Rep Theatre.

Advert 1 Dundee Rep Theatre @3m 53s - 'Meet The Cast' - Ewan Donald, Barrie Hunter, Benjamin Osugo, Irene Macdougall

Advert 2 Dundee Rep Theatre @29m 20s - 'Meet The Director' - Sally Reid

Advert 3 The Grey Hill @41m - 'Mrs G'


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Today I met with playwright Jack Dickson who is current play 'The Girls of Cartridge Hut No. 7' is soon to be performed in Ardeer Community Centre in Stevenston. I spoke with Jack about the show, growing up in North Ayrshire, and more. Info on the show:

On May 9th 1884, ten young women lost their lives in an industrial accident at Nobel's Explosives factory on the Ardeer Peninsula. The women themselves were blamed for the accident by the bosses and newspapers of the time, and, of course, they weren't there to speak for themselves. But now - in prose, song and rap - The Girls of Cartridge Hut No.7 finally get to have their voices heard on what happened to them - and so much more!

Dates and Tickets:

Mon 2nd May 7 pm

Tue 3rd May 7 pm

Wed 4th May 7 pm

Fri 6th May 7 pm

Sat 7th May 2 pm and 7 pm

All tickets £5.00

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King of Scotland (advert)

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Today I met with Nick Wakeham from Ayr Fort Players, who talked to me about the organisation based in Ayr and their latest production 'The Happiest Days of Your Life written by John Dighton.

The show is on in Ayr at the Gaiety Theatre Thursday the 28th - 30th of April 2022

Special Offer: SAT50 - 2 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE ON THE SATURDAY PERFORMANCES!

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Building Bridges (advert)

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The King of Scotland is one of those plays that stays with you for a long time and for me it's personal.  I found the king of Scotland at the library at RWCMD in Cardiff while I was training to be an actor and now it's great to say that the Grey Hill has created a version for you to enjoy.  Enjoy this episode as I sit and talk to Iain Heggie and chat about the production.  And click here for more information from our website

King of Scotland is an award-winning, dark comedy and a free adaptation of Gogol's A Diary of a Madman.

Long-term unemployed Tommy McMillan joins a government-funded retraining scheme,  "Up the Ladder". Cited as a shining example of the government's employment policies and chosen for a media profile, Tommy is taken on by the Department of Upward Mobility. The department gets more than they bargained for, however, when they discover just how far up the ladder  Tommy is expecting to go.

Featuring trouserless bankers, talking dogs, flying taxis, and a razor-sharp parody of the workings of politics, King of Scotland is an outrageous Fringe First-winning monologue.


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In this episode, I talk to the Sarah Rose Graber, Brent Whitted and playwright Mike Tibbetts who are the creative team behind The Grey Hill's production of Mrs G.

So far Mrs G has been the organisations biggest seller with audience reviews of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great story in 30 mins - you won't know who's side you are on and will continue to debate internally for hours'

Mrs G tells the story of the man and Mrs G and over the course of the play, Mrs G sets about clearing up the mans flat and does her best in cleaning up his life too. Mrs G is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

If you are a Spotify user check out our exclusive interview with Mike Tibbetts and hear some of his favourite songs!

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We continue our interview with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons 'Subcontract' and talk to Bob Davidson on his own insights into writing the play.

Look out for Bob Davidsons 'Insights' and listen to Bob's favourite songs via our exclusive episode via Spotify

Subcontract is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

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Today is an exciting day as I begin to sit down and talk to some of the actors and creatives since beginning The Grey Hill in what was the first production that I cast, edited and directed. Catching up with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons 'Subcontract' was great to relive our time together, reflect and enjoy the finished work.

This episode which is part one of two, talking to John and Lucy about the audio theatre production, the characters, the grey hill and many many more.

Subcontract is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

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Today's episode is our last in the trial 14 episodes.  Today I reflect back on the past 14 news what I think we face in the industry and how we as consumers have changed, will we want to go back to theatre?  How was this 14-day trial podcast?  Did you enjoy it?  If so let me know @bazrobertzon on twitter all comments welcome


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Our second last Theatre News bonus content in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Popcorn theatre prize winner

  2. Sam Mendes

  3. Theatr Clwyd

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. What's on in outside Theatre in the UK

  2. Lion King returns 2021

  3. National Theatre returns 

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Broadway Update

  2. ATG workers dispute

  3. Scottish Venues funding

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Oxford Playhouse

  2. Theatre worst to suffer business than all other industries

  3. National Theatre arts workers protests

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. ACEFunding 

  2. Sleepless Musical Opens

  3. West End Unplugged

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Scottish Arts Funding Update

  2. Pavilion Theatre Glasgow

  3. Dundee Joint Fundraising

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. RSC update

  2. 16% of creatives come from working-class backgrounds

  3. N Ireland Theatre update, Further delays to the opening of theatres

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. My dad is a c**t playwright prize 

  2. ATG casual staff losses 

  3. Purple Door Liverpool new venue

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Bristol Hippodrome

  2. Theatre Insurance Problems

  3. Northern Ireland Arts Funding

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Tony Awards 

  2. Amazon Prime Arts Funding 

  3. Keep Rural Arts Live Scotland

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Cameron Macintosh  

  2. Jesus Christ Superstar Regents Park Theatre 

  3. Ellie Goulding

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

  1. Dundee Rep CALL OUT: THIS IS FOR YOU DUNDEE 

  2. Ken Dodd and Shakespeare  

  3. Traverse Theatre Company - Traverse III

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Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast formate.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 

  1. Theatre Clwyd reopening 

  2. Singing and COVID Transmission 

  3. Shakespeares Globe reopening  

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In season two, episode two.  Jennifer McDonald of Creative Spark (@jenniferwatt21 / @CreativeSparkTA on twitter) had a morning meeting with me to discuss the charity based in East Dunbartonshire.  As an organisation that relies heavily on participation.  Jen and I discuss  Youth and adult classes and what the new normal will be like for the organisation going forward.


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In season two of my podcast, I wanted to talk to a range of different creative artists.  Julie Martis (@juliemartis on twitter) recently finished filming as lead, 'Mae', in 'Till the Violets Come' and a semi-finalist in the BBC's Norman Beaton Fellowship for radio drama, 2017.

In our podcast, we discuss what being a freelance actor means during covid19, our thoughts on the industry and what the new normal looks like going forward for all of us who are passionate about live theatre. 


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Tandem is a writing collective established and run by playwrights, Jennifer Adam, Amy Hawes and Mhairi Quinn. They travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow linking up with creatives on the grassroots theatre scene. Tandem has new writing at its heart and was established to perform short taster pieces of theatre that Amy, Jennifer and Mhairi have created after reading and critiquing each other’s work. I talk to the ladies on their work, how they began the organisation and how you can get involved with the organisation.


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With 15 years of experience as a  strategic leader, project manager and innovation producer, Lindsay Dunbar is a ‘cultural crofter’ nurturing and tending to creative  projects in rural areas.  This year Lindsay created her research 'Forgotten Regions: Developing Theatre Through Rural Creative Hubs' which she shared at this years Edinburgh Fringe.  I talk to Lindsay about this work and her thoughts on how more theatre is created in Rural Areas.


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