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Echoes UndergroundOn OperaIs opera the pinnacle of high culture, or a boring anachronism? One of us has enjoyed some excellent recent operas at Covent Garden, the other’s exposure to the artform was a single regrettable unstaged Wagner playthrough at the Albert Hall. Both of us have had a couple of drinks. The problem is that opera is not really an English artform - the Royal Opera House was better known for pantomime until surprisingly recently, and pantomime is an English artform, and it’s fun, and it taps into a deep lake of tradition, and you can...2025-05-1248 min
New Books in Japanese StudiesEike Exner, "Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed this artform through an Orientalist framework, treating manga as the exotic antithesis to American and European comics. In reality, the history of manga is deeply intertwined with Japan’s avid importation of Western technology and popular culture in the early twentieth century.Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History (Rutgers UP, 2021) reveals how popular U.S. comics characters like Jiggs and Maggie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Felix the Cat, and Popeye achieved immense fame in Japan during the 1920s a...2025-04-2346 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Into the Woods part two (2025)For the second instalment of the series, Matthew talks with the Musical Director catches up with various members of the cast and throws in a story or two from the tales themselves. With one of the main themes of the show being ‘time’ Matthew asks the various company members what they would change about their past or indeed what they might repeat in order to relive an experience in their life and much more besides. Come join us as we go deeper into the woods.If you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by c...2025-03-2654 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Into the Woods part one (2025)Into the Woods’ - A new production for 2025 - Part OneJoin us as we embark on another of our special podcast series following the process of putting on a show from the auditions all the way to opening night. This time it is Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece ‘Into the Woods’. Last produced by Artform in 2015 what could be a better excuse than our 40th anniversary year to revisit this classic with a newly imagined vision. This week Matthew is joined by the Director, the co horeographer and Jack’s Mum (from the show that is, n...2025-02-0752 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Pantomime - A British theatrical traditionPantomime - A British theatrical traditionBooing and hissing the villain, cheering and heckling the cast, throwing sweets and candy back at the audience and a theatre sing along. An awful trip to the theatre you ask? ‘Oh yes it is!’ Well actually… ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ Pantomime is as British as Fish and Chips, a love of queuing and a Sunday Roast but if you live in another part of the globe you may never have heard of, let alone seen, one. Keeping Matthew company this week are guests who will be able to tell you...2025-01-2148 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Theatre Auditions - Hints and Tips along with AnecdotesAuditions Both sides of the audition table bring their challenges. From preparation to execution, from the aftermath to the casting a lot more goes into this theatrical necessity than you might think. The panel discuss hints and tips along with anecdotes from the local and professional world. If you have ever auditioned or had to audition someone this podcast is a humorous tonic.If you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out a...2025-01-0856 min
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Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.What makes for a successful theatre show/play AdaptationAdaptations Every production of the same show can pose different challenges. But what if the director has decided to set Olivier! on a spaceship in the 1980s or Carousel in a shopping centre?How do you adapt as a cast member or production team and what makes for a successful adaptation?If you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's th...2024-12-0355 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.What you find frustrating when you go to the TheatreTheatrical FrustrationsFrom arriving at the theatre to taking your seats, members of the audience to ordering those interval drinks and everything in-between the theatrical experience can sometimes be an interesting one. Join us as we discuss the things that frustrate our panel about attending a theatrical production, amusing anecdotes, and how we think things can change for the better.If you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a...2024-11-0753 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are DeadRosencrantz and Guildenstern Are DeadArtform are thrilled to welcome another company to chat about their next production. This time we delve into Tom Stoppard’s absurdist, existential tragicomedy which is being performed at the Edward Alderton Theatre. We are joined by the director alongside cast members and Shakespeare fans who delve into the untold story of these minor characters from Hamlet. With echoes of Waiting for Godot, intermixing of reality and illusion this incredibly funny and yet poignant piece is a must see for any theatrical fan.Linkshttp://www.edwar...2024-09-1657 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Angels in AmericaAngels in America Artform are proud to introduce, as our first podcast of welcoming other companies to discuss their productions with us, the Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre production of Tony Kushner’s theatrical masterpiece. We are thrilled to be joined by members of the company and a very special guest Dr Emily Garside,. Come and join us as we discuss the depths of the show, themes, how to stage a production and why this piece about AIDS, racism and the American experience is so relevant today.LinksBook tickets for Angels In...2024-08-3149 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part Six) Hunchback of Notre Dame - Part Six. Final The set is up and the tech is done (well almost), now join cast and production team members as they catch up and talk about the dress rehearsal, opening night and the run itself. As we bring this production to a close hear the aspects they most enjoyed, challenges they faced, things they would do differently and suggestions for other companies taking on this wonderful and theatrical epic. Thank you to all of you who have joined us on this journey both at the theatre and indeed listening along with us...2024-07-271h 00
The Bottom of the Glass PodcastSeason 5, Episode 4...The State of the Artform / Bass DrummingJoin us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". This episode features a discussion between three of the best bass drummers in the business. Colin Mason, Jo Nazro and our very own Dave Loyal. A great chat whether you're a seasoned bass drummer or have never picked up a mallet. And our friend Mollyanne Harding stops by to discuss the upcoming National Muster! She's a blast to talk to! Enjoy!
This episode will feature music from Bonnie Raitt, the Kentish Guards, the Grand Republic Fife and Drum Corps, the Three Cornered Hat Jam...2024-07-052h 19
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part Five)Hunchback of Notre Dame - Part Five. Join cast and production team members as they discuss final rehearsals, first run throughs, band call, getting into the theatre and the tech run. Listen to them catch up about the things that went right and the things that did not go quite so well. Hear about the experiences of the Congregation and Choir members both before and getting on the stage and the now infamous snack table.Final episode of Hunchback podcasts Part six will be on line 27th July 2024.www.Artform.org.uk2024-06-2851 min
Art RestartPhil Chan makes ballet a contemporary artform for all Americans.Phil Chan is a choreographer, director and ballet scholar who seven years ago decided to turn a longstanding frustration into a wellspring of activism. Although American entertainment had made great progress in eliminating the use of blackface, demeaning and wildly inaccurate depictions of Asians and Asian-ness continued to appear on ballet stages. He therefore teamed up with prima ballerina Georgina Pazcoguin to create Final Bow for Yellowface, an organization that started working with ballet companies in America and Europe to eliminate offensive depictions of Asians in their repertoires and help them find inventive and respectful ways to...2024-05-2827 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.A Little Night MusicArtform performed A Little Night Music at the Broadway Theatre in South East London In 2013. In this podcast Some of those involved in the production have a conversation about their experience.A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the 1955 Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Its title is a literal English translation of the German name for Mozart's Serenade No. 13, K.www.Artform.org.ukIf you wi...2024-05-2637 minThe Bottom of the Glass PodcastSeason 5, Episode 3...The State of the Artform / Junior Drum CorpsJoin us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with a fabulous group of junior fife and drum corps directors. The discussion is lively. We cover a lot of ground talking about how junior corps survive and thrive in the current State of Fife and Drum. Enjoy!
This episode will feature music from a number of junior fife and drum corps along with popular music from Simon and Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin, Louie Jordan and Eddie Cantor.
2024-05-242h 19The Bottom of the Glass PodcastSeason 5, Episode 2...The State of the Artform / Markus EstermannJoin us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with the great Markus Estermann about fife and drum in Switzerland, how American fife and drum has influenced Swiss fife and drum...and vice versa. Markus is a treat to talk to and you're really going to enjoy this program!
This episode will feature music from the Swiss Junior Drum Show, Trommelgruppe Chriesibueb from Fasnacht 2019, the Edgar Winter Group and music from our
friend Jason Malli.
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John Daversa PodcastSara Gazarek: "Humanity is at the core of this artform"Episode 6: A conversation Sara Gazarek►Sara Gazarek website: https://saragazarek.comBorn and raised in Seattle, WA, GRAMMY Award® winning jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek reigns as one of the most creative voices of her generation, and one “who may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer” (Los Angeles Times). Collaborating with jazz legends Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Kurt Elling, and more, and with 6 critically-acclaimed albums under her belt at the age of 40, Gazarek often tours internationally as a soloist/band leader, and as a co-founder of the vocal collective, säje, whose debut al...2024-05-0650 minThe Bottom of the Glass PodcastSeason 5, Episode 1...The State of the Artform / St. Patrick's Day EditionWelcome to the Bottom of the Glass for the first episode of 2024 - our FIFTH SEASON! In this St. Patrick’s Day themed podcast we’ll discuss the State of our Artform. How does the current state of fife and drum compare to preceding generations, and what should we focus on for the future of our hobby.
And enjoy some great music from Greg Bacon, The Bothy Band, Planxty, Silly Wizard and Peter Hollens. ENJOY!
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Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part Four)The fourth in our new series following Artform’s latest production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In this podcast the Director and Joni Nelson who is cast as Esmeralda discuss her role and the production whilst the rehearsals are in full swing (as you can hear in the background).Link to trailer for the show. https://youtu.be/3LI9_OjAeBcThe Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bob Hope Theatre in April 2024. Over these episodes we will be following the cast and creatives as they embark on rehearsals, set design, costume making, prop acquisition and...2024-03-1624 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part Three)The third in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.Link to trailer for the show. https://youtu.be/3LI9_OjAeBcThe Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bob Hope Theatre in April 2024. Over these episodes we will be following the cast and creatives as they embark on rehearsals, set design, costume making, prop acquisition and everything else that is needed to put on this epic Disney classic. Do come and listen along with us to hear all about the creative process and indeed why not book y...2024-02-2935 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part Two)The second in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre DameLink to trailer for the show. https://youtu.be/3LI9_OjAeBcThe Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bob Hope Theatre in April 2024. Over these episodes we will be following the cast and creatives as they embark on rehearsals, set design, costume making, prop acquisition and everything else that is needed to put on this epic Disney classic. Do come and listen along with us to hear all about the creative process and indeed why not book y...2024-02-1314 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Part one)The first in our new series following Artform’s latest production that of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bob Hope Theatre in April 2024. Over these episodes we will be following the cast and creatives as they embark on rehearsals, set design, costume making, prop acquisition and everything else that is needed to put on this epic Disney classic. Do come and listen along with us to hear all about the creative process and indeed why not book your tickets to see the finished product in April 2024 at http://www.bobhopetheatre.co.uk/hunchback.htmlw...2023-11-3042 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Local Theatre Through The AgesLocal theatre has undergone significant changes over the years. In the past, it was often a community-based, amateur endeavor, relying on traditional scripts and local talent. However, modern local theatre has evolved in several ways:Technology: Advancements in lighting, sound, and set design have enhanced the technical aspects of local productions, providing a more immersive experience for the audience.Online Presence: The digital age has allowed local theatres to reach a broader audience, social media, and online marketing.In summary, local theatre has transformed from a traditional, community-based activity into a more diverse, technologically...2023-11-0141 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Theatre - Planning a ShowIn this Podcast we discuss: Starting at the very beginning Planning a Show."The Journey takes us behind the scenes of a community theater production, from its inception to opening night. Our director, along with a diverse cast and crew, embarks on the challenging but rewarding process of bringing a beloved play to life. From picking a show, obtaining the rights, considering the right venue space and along the way, how they face choosing the right MD, health and safety dilemmas, budget issues, ticket and show fees, transporting of sets and unexpected setbacks.As the t...2023-10-0139 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Theatre Headaches and Theatrical TurmoilIn this Podcast we discuss "Behind the Curtains: Theatrical Turmoil and Headaches"Step into the world behind the curtains, where the magic of the theatre often hides a host of issues that can cause both problems and headaches. We delve into the challenges that can mar the enchanting experience of the stage.From cast members not turning up or learning lines or routine's to not giving 100% all the time, technical glitches to rehearsals, casting niggles and choreographing issues theatre is a breeding ground for unexpected headaches and mishaps. Backstage, the tireless crew...2023-08-2936 min
Write Into Your High Calling & The Writer's AcademyS4: Episode 10: Penning for Purpose: Interview with Actress, Producer, Screenwriter, & Story Coach Zena Dell Lowe on Truth & the Storyteller's Moral ObligationJoin me today as I interview the amazing Zena Dell Lowe as we talk about the storyteller's moral obligation to their audience and how incredibly important it is that we write and share TRUTH. "If truth doesn't matter, then stories won't matter."We also talk about the state of the Christian movie industry today and what writers need to focus on in these turbulent times and so the quality is better. And don't miss her three REFRAMING QUESTIONS that will help you have a conversation with those that attack you! Even if you don't write fiction, this is...2023-08-211h 05
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Sweet CharityA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Sweet Charity performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Charity Hope Valentine always tries to look on the bright side of life, despite working in a rundown dance hall and contending with a seemingly endless run of bad dates. Determined to find love, Charity falls for suave actor Vittorio Vidal, but their romance is all too brief. However, when Charity finds herself stuck in an elevator with the reserved Oscar Lindquist, it turns out that she may have finally met her match.2023-08-1045 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Ageing in the Theatre: Advantages and Disadvantages for ActorsArtform discuss Ageing in the Theatre: Advantages and Disadvantages for ActorsSynopsis:"Ageing in the Theatre: Advantages and Disadvantages for Actors" explores the unique challenges and opportunities that come with advancing age in the theatrical world. This synopsis provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages experienced by actors as they navigate the ageing process within the realm of theatre.Advantages:1. Depth of Experience: One of the significant advantages of ageing in the theatre is the accumulation of life experience. Older actors bring a wealth of personal and professional experiences that can add d...2023-07-1330 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Last Five YearsA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of The Last Five Years performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Jamie's story is told in chronological order (starting just after the couple have first met) and Cathy's story is told in reverse chronological order (beginning the show at the end of the marriage). The characters do not directly interact except for a wedding song in t...2023-06-0945 min
TellemtiptoldyouEp 95 Living Is An ArtformHey ya’ll hey!
Thanks for tuning into Episode 95 of Tellemtiptoldyou—"Living is an Artform.” Last week, I found out that my ex of seven years transitioned. Needless to say, it had a huge impact on my productivity and on my emotions. In this episode, I continue my conversation about mental health and how I’m managing to navigate my feelings.
Now, don’t get me wrong, my feelings around his passing that have affected me the most, are those linked to the awareness of my own mortality. His death reminded me that we cannot afford to procrastinate on the things tha...2023-05-2425 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Company ABC's: Putting It Together - Part FourJoin host Matthew Westrip for this 4th podcast discussing the shows ABC's this time at the dress rehearsal with the cast, crew and and production team of Artform's production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' which was performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on the 8th-11th February 2023. Featuring cast members: Bethany Andrew, Chris Arden, Laurie Brown, Stu Collins, Shane King, Alex Wharram .Director: Shelia ArdenAssistant Director: Dom LucasChoreographer: Caroline EssenhighMusical Director: David BuullenProps/Costumes: Paul StoneLink to On in London review.https://onin.lond...2023-03-1336 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Company ABC's: Putting It Together - Part ThreeJoin host Matthew Westrip for this 3rd podcast discussing the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on the 8th-11th February 2023.Featuring cast members: Daniel Lawrence, Stu Collins, Joanne Robinson, Shane King and Joanna Wild.Director: Shelia ArdenAssistant Director: Dom LucasProps/Costumes: Paul StoneWarning: Please note that some of the content in this podcast makes reference to smoking and recreational drug use by the characters i...2023-01-2853 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Company ABC's: Putting It Together - Part TwoJoin host Matthew Westrip for this 2nd podcast discussing the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on the 8th-11th February 2023.Featuring cast members: Daniel Lawrence, Laurie Brown, Chris Arden, Joanna Wyld and Shane King.Director: Shelia ArdenChoreographer: Caroline EssenhighBuy your tickets for Company here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eltham/bob-hope-theatre/company/e-jexdqowww.Artform.org.ukIf you w...2023-01-1252 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Company ABC's: Putting It Together - Part OneJoin host Matthew Westrip as he discusses the shows ABC's with the cast and production team of Artform's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' to be performed at the Bob Hope Theatre in South East London on the 8th-11th February 2023.Featuring cast members: Daniel Lawrence, Nick Haley, Erin Clancy, Scott Slaytor, and Bethany Andrew.Musical Director: David BullenDirector: Shelia ArdenBuy your tickets for Company here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eltham/bob-hope-theatre/company/e-jexdqowww.Artform.org.ukIf you wish to c...2022-12-3043 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Merrily We Roll AlongA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Merrily We Roll along performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE LondonSYNOPSISBased on George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s 1934 play of the same name, Merrily We Roll Along follows the successful career of Broadway composer turned Hollywood producer Franklin Shepard backward in time. Throughout the course of the show, during which time regresses from 1976 to 1957, we learn how Frank accomplished this - with the help of his best friends Charley (who writes the books and lyrics) and Mary (who...2022-11-1746 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Blood BrothersA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Blood Brothers the Play performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Blood Brothers play with book, lyrics, and music by Willy Russell. The story is a contemporary nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie, who were separated at birth, one subsequently being raised in a wealthy family, the other in a poor family. The different environments take the twins to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming a councillor, and the other unemployed and in prison. Th...2022-11-0237 min
For The Love of ImprovImprov As It's Own Artform with Lisa WoodsThis episode will focus on Improv as an ongoing artform. Speaking with Lisa Woods who has delved into nearly every class that has been available to her in all different types of improv, Lisa takes her craft seriously. We at For The Love of Improv have a strong belief that Improv is never perfected, and is always being learned. We can all improve and we are all perfect as we are right in this moment.Lisa started improvising as a New Year’s resolution. Starting at a Playground Night at Reno Improv eventually led to classes, and pe...2022-10-251h 19
The Unlimited PodcastThe Festival Mix - Cross ArtformIn this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, we speak to three artists showing cross-artform, genre defying artwork at the Unlimited Festival. They are Ray Young, Joseph Wilk and Lea Cooper.
This episode is hosted by Alistair Gentry.
It is also available as a captioned video, as a BSL interpreted version and as a written transcript - https://weareunlimited.org.uk/blog/unlimited-podcast-cross-artform/
Some of the work showing at the Unlimited Festival is available online here.
This podcast is produced by Harry Murdoch and James Rogers.
https://weareunlimited.org.uk/
2022-09-1127 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Anne FrankA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Anne Frank performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank was a German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage. One of the most-discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust, she gained fame posthumously with the 1947 publication of The Diary.and production team about Artform's theatre productions.www.Artform.org.ukIf you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? F...2022-08-0649 min
The Greatest PodAre Comic Books the Greatest Conservative Artform“Are Comic Books The Greatest Conservative Artform?” If this question is shocking to you in any way oh boy is this the podcast for you. Producer Bill and I apply The Overton Window (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window) to mainstream comics and TV. We discuss everything from big 2 comics to Star Trek through the lens of The Overton Window in an attempt to see just how "right" or "left" wing your favorite comics and TV are.
We DO NOT talk about the most recent horrific events or about gun control but you could see how we co...2022-07-051h 20
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.The Elephant ManA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of The Elephant Man at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions.www.Artform.org.uk the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Artform.org.ukSynopsisIn 19th Century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves wanders through an urban c...2022-06-1943 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.AssassinsA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Assassins at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Synopsis — Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert Jr.Artform.org.uk the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Artform.org.ukIf you wish to conta...2022-04-2546 min
5.6.7.EIGHTThe Studio Owner Who Coaches Studio OwnersThis week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Alisa Finney, Principal at The Gay Wightman School of Ballet, Artistic Director at The Melbourne Ballet Company, and a mentor through the Dance Studio Owners Association (DSOA). Alisa has also crafted a 13-level classical ballet system of training that is widely used by thousands of dancers across the globe. Through the pandemic, Alisa’s reach has grown exponentially, as she has heavily used Zoom to expand the size of her dance classes. Alisa is one who wears many hats, but at the end of the day, her passion is for the artform of ba...2022-04-0640 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of A discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (254–184 BC), specifically Pseudolus, Miles Gloriosus, and Mostellaria, the musical tells the bawdy...2022-03-2942 min
The Fresh Squeez PodcastAre Album Covers a Dying Artform? - Ep #35Album cover art has always been synonymous with the music it is attached to, but is modern music losing its advertising artform? We put together some cover art to critique which are good vs bad, which cover styles & themes are the best and our personal favorite album covers.
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Art and LaborConstructing the Real’s Art Worlds – Anime Music Videos: an Artform and CultureWATCH IT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYO_uyLqPu4&t=3137s Are AMVs proletarian or free fandom labor for multinational media companies? Where do Anime Music Videos sit in Hito Steyerl’s “an alternative economy of images” and can someone be the Dziga Vertov of AMVs? Are AMVs subjected to a particular nation state? This is the second session of Constructing the Real’s … Continue reading "Constructing the Real’s Art Worlds – Anime Music Videos: an Artform and Culture"2022-02-1105 min
HEAVY Film/TV InterviewsSTEVE CONRAD Talks ULTRA CITY SMITHSHere at HEAVY we like nothing more than a bit of off beat humor with explicit and gratuitous lashings of murder, mystery and mayhem thrown in.Luckily for us, the people behind Australia’s latest streaming service AMC+ have given us all that and more with their new series Ultra City Smiths, a stop-motion animated comedy series brought to you by the creators of Patriot and Robot Chicken.Centering around an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra City’s most famous magnate, Carpenter K. Smith (Kurtwood Smith, That 70’s Show), Ultra City Smiths follows two intrep...2021-12-1812 min
Transatlantic History RamblingsEpisode 101: The History and Death of The American Circus with Ringmaster Chris Connors
INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 21:00
Dating back to 1793, the circus has been a part of American tradition, and in 1825, when the concept of the tent circus turned this artform into a traveling show, where folks from miles around would travel for the "greatest show"...in their town, for a brief but exhilarating time every year,
And so it was, year after year, for generations, the circus was the time of year folks couldn't wait for, but that was then.. Animal rights activists protesting the treatment of the animal performers, (rightly so in some, but n...2021-12-151h 59
New Books in Popular CultureEike Exner, "Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed this artform through an Orientalist framework, treating manga as the exotic antithesis to American and European comics. In reality, the history of manga is deeply intertwined with Japan’s avid importation of Western technology and popular culture in the early twentieth century.Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History (Rutgers UP, 2021) reveals how popular U.S. comics characters like Jiggs and Maggie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Felix the Cat, and Popeye achieved immense fame in Japan during the 1920s a...2021-12-1545 min
New Books in ArtEike Exner, "Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed this artform through an Orientalist framework, treating manga as the exotic antithesis to American and European comics. In reality, the history of manga is deeply intertwined with Japan’s avid importation of Western technology and popular culture in the early twentieth century.Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History (Rutgers UP, 2021) reveals how popular U.S. comics characters like Jiggs and Maggie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Felix the Cat, and Popeye achieved immense fame in Japan during the 1920s a...2021-12-1546 min
New Books in East Asian StudiesEike Exner, "Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Japanese comics, commonly known as manga, are a global sensation. Critics, scholars, and everyday readers have often viewed this artform through an Orientalist framework, treating manga as the exotic antithesis to American and European comics. In reality, the history of manga is deeply intertwined with Japan’s avid importation of Western technology and popular culture in the early twentieth century.Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History (Rutgers UP, 2021) reveals how popular U.S. comics characters like Jiggs and Maggie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Felix the Cat, and Popeye achieved immense fame in Japan during the 1920s a...2021-12-1545 min
The Canadian Wants to Know - Englisch lernenEnglisch lernen - The Dancer (Ep. 31)Interview mit einer professionellen Tänzerin aus Indien. Sie teilt mit uns ihre Liebe zum Tanz und wie es ihr half, mit dem Verlust ihres Vaters umzugehen.// I chat with a professional dancer from India. She shares her love for dance and how it helped her cope with the loss of her father. Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian" :Introduction (0:21)What was it like to grow up in India? (1:01)How did dance help you as a young girl? (6:20)Can you tell us about your artform? (7:28)What have you learned from this artform? (9:39)Sneha talks about a difficult day...2021-12-1431 min
The Next Iteration Podcast#63 - Darren Larsen, Consultant, Doctor, & Lecturer, on Medicine as an ArtformTimestamps
2:20 - The role of humility in medicine
13:15 - Patient care as an artform
27:40 - Leadership in medicine and in life
37:20 - What’s blocking medicine from fully embracing tech?
43:55 - Halo Health and becoming an angel investor in healthcare2021-11-1257 min
JAZZ in the AMLetting everyone know worldwide that jazz is on it's way back as a viable artformLetting everyone know worldwide that jazz is on it's way back as a viable artform.2021-09-122h 02
The Germany ExperienceRERUN: Germany chose me (Sneha from India)//This episode was originally aired on 16th November 2020//Sneha from India moved to Germany in 2011. A professional Indian classical dancer, she was expecting something similar to New York, where people knew about the artform of Indian classical dance. Instead, she found herself constantly having to explain to Germans that it wasn't Bollywood dancing that she does...Sneha explains how she quickly started establishing herself in her artform in Germany by putting on shows, and then later teaching young girls the art of Bharatanatyam. She also takes us through the story of how, when her personal...2021-08-1146 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Forbidden BroadwayA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Forbidden Broadway performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.The show is a cabaret revue sharply spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicalswww.Artform.org.ukIf you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions. ...2021-08-0147 min
Theatre conversations with An Afternoon with Artform a discussion with the cast and production team.Avenue QA discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's production of Avenue Q performed at the Broadway Studios Theatre in SE London.Avenue Q is a musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty.Artform.org.ukIf you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast a...2021-08-0151 min