In response to Episode 10 of series 4 ‘Creativity in Crisis’, Eliza and Amber examine whether the arts scene during lockdown is quite so bleak. They chat with theatre veterans Jonathan Powell and Jasper Cresdee Hyde about the ADC Online Season. Considering another prominent feature of the Cambridge art scene, Amber chatted with Johnny Cresswell, the editor of The Mays. This established literature and arts anthology has had to adapt and will be entirely virtual in 2021. Moving away from how the established arts scene has adapted, Eliza consulted Hannah Collins and Claire Lee Shenfield of Cambridge Creatives. This visual arts group emerged during the Spring 2020 lockdown but have persisted and adapted to the varying lockdowns since. Their conversation included reflections on the importance of artistic collaboration despite social distancing and the creation of content specifically for online formats. Finally, we heard from Alex Hadyn-Williams of Cambridge Arts. This is a brand-new Facebook group that attempts to bring all students and societies into one place. It makes pitching projects, finding collaborators and hosting events so much easier and will be fundamental to the arts scene for our upcoming online term.
Many of these conversations included a frustration that Freshers have been excluded from the Cambridge Arts Scene due to its virtual nature. We hope that the information in today’s broadcast gives you an entire of where to look for more information or ways you can get involved. Next week we’re going to be focusing entirely on Freshers. We want to understand your experience in Michaelmas and your hopes for Lent. Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or even leave us a voice message on Anchor FM!
