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Consistently Eccentric HistoryLady Marjory Allen of Hurtwood - The architect of many childhoodsThis week we are discussing a woman whose advocacy for the wellbeing of children should be much better known; Lady Allen of Hurtwood.Starting out with a passion for plants and a plan to make a career creating beautiful gardens, Marjory Allen became convinced that gardens and green spaces should be a tool for improving the lives of all of the people living in Britain. Becoming one of the leading lights of the movement towards Landscape Architecture. Reflecting on the benefits of her own childhood spent exploring and getting muddy at the family farm, she soon...2024-11-241h 05
Hurtwood: Beyond The Hill9. Ward Thomas: Country Music StarsCountry music is more popular than ever. In this episode, James speaks to country duo Ward Thomas who made chart history in 2016 by becoming the first UK country act to score a number one album. Twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas discuss their journey from song writing at Hurtwood, to releasing a single with music legend James Blunt and ultimately to country music fame in Nashville and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2846 min
Beyond The Hill9. Ward Thomas: Country Music StarsCountry music is more popular than ever.
In this episode, James speaks to country duo Ward Thomas who made chart history in 2016 by becoming the first UK country act to score a number one album.
Twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas discuss their journey from song writing at Hurtwood, to releasing a single with music legend James Blunt and ultimately to country music fame in Nashville and beyond.2024-06-2846 minBeyond The Hill8. Ebiye Alaibe: Lawyer, Filmmaker, Maritime Logistics MagnateOur next guest, Ebiye Alaibe, is arguably the most charismatic student we have ever had at Hurtwood.
Supremely talented academically, he was nothing short of a legend on both the stage and the sports fields. Ebiye talks with James about everything from working as a barrister, acting in films and his subsequent career in Maritime Logistics in Nigeria.
2024-06-2139 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill8. Ebiye Alaibe: Lawyer, Filmmaker, Maritime Logistics MagnateOur next guest, Ebiye Alaibe, is arguably the most charismatic student we have ever had at Hurtwood. Supremely talented academically, he was nothing short of a legend on both the stage and the sports fields. Ebiye talks with James about everything from working as a barrister, acting in films and his subsequent career in Maritime Logistics in Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2139 minBeyond The Hill7. Cassa Jackson: Singer- SongwriterFrom Hurtwood to the O2 Arena.
Our next guest is singer-songwriter Cassa Jackson whose songs have over 15 million streams and have been regularly played on Radio 1.
In this episode, Cassa talks to James about breaking into the music industry, songwriting about relationships and what it’s like to perform in major arenas. 2024-06-1433 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill7. Cassa Jackson: Singer- SongwriterFrom Hurtwood to the O2 Arena.Our next guest is singer-songwriter Cassa Jackson whose songs have over 15 million streams and have been regularly played on Radio 1. In this episode, Cassa talks to James about breaking into the music industry, songwriting about relationships and what it’s like to perform in major arenas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1433 minBeyond The Hill6. Finn Bruce: Award-winning Film Producer and DirectorHow do you break into the film industry?
Our next guest on Beyond the Hill is the award-winning film producer and director Finn Bruce. Finn is best known for producing Paramount Pictures film ‘Sumotherhood’ as well as directing and producing ‘Swede Caroline’ and the multi award-winning ‘Tucked’.
In this episode, Finn reflects on how his remarkable career has developed since finding his passion at Hurtwood Film Academy. He also offers advice for any budding young filmmaker looking to make their mark in this notoriously competitive industry.
2024-06-0735 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill6. Finn Bruce: Award-winning Film Producer and DirectorHow do you break into the film industry? Our next guest on Beyond the Hill is the award-winning film producer and director Finn Bruce. Finn is best known for producing Paramount Pictures film ‘Sumotherhood’ as well as directing and producing ‘Swede Caroline’ and the multi award-winning ‘Tucked’.In this episode, Finn reflects on how his remarkable career has developed since finding his passion at Hurtwood Film Academy. He also offers advice for any budding young filmmaker looking to make their mark in this notoriously competitive industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2024-06-0735 minBeyond The Hill5. Luke Brady: West End StarWhat is it like to be the lead in a hit West End musical?
James sits down with Luke Brady, who played the starring role of Moses in ‘The Prince of Egypt’. As well as musical theatre, Luke has also appeared in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and ‘Fresh Meat’ alongside Jack Whitehall.
In this episode, Luke discusses his acting career, how he deals with auditions and how he keeps his performances fresh night after night.2024-05-3135 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill5. Luke Brady: West End StarWhat is it like to be the lead in a hit West End musical?James sits down with Luke Brady, who played the starring role of Moses in ‘The Prince of Egypt’. As well as musical theatre, Luke has also appeared in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and ‘Fresh Meat’ alongside Jack Whitehall.In this episode, Luke discusses his acting career, how he deals with auditions and how he keeps his performances fresh night after night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-3135 minBeyond The Hill4. Kate Elisabeth: Lifestyle Influencer and Content CreatorHow do you become a successful influencer and content creator?
In this episode, social media star Kate Elisabeth reflects on her journey from creating viral content about Hurtwood as a student to collaborating with some of the world’s biggest companies and even launching her own bikini brand. The popular fashion and lifestyle influencer also shares her key tips for success in this competitive industry.
Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/2024-05-2424 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill4. Kate Elisabeth: Lifestyle Influencer and Content CreatorHow do you become a successful influencer and content creator? In this episode, social media star Kate Elisabeth reflects on her journey from creating viral content about Hurtwood as a student to collaborating with some of the world’s biggest companies and even launching her own bikini brand. The popular fashion and lifestyle influencer also shares her key tips for success in this competitive industry. Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2424 minBeyond The Hill3. Abbas Dayekh: Founder of OyaNowHow do you become a successful entrepreneur?
Abbas Dayekh’s journey to founding one of Nigeria’s fastest growing companies, OyaNow, has not always been smooth but his success has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this episode, Abbas speaks about losing his mother’s savings in his first entrepreneurial adventure, the humble beginnings of OyaNow, how dealing with Covid revolutionised his company and his secrets to success in global business.
Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/
2024-05-1743 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill3. Abbas Dayekh: Founder of OyaNowHow do you become a successful entrepreneur? Abbas Dayekh’s journey to founding one of Nigeria’s fastest growing companies, OyaNow, has not always been smooth but his success has been nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Abbas speaks about losing his mother’s savings in his first entrepreneurial adventure, the humble beginnings of OyaNow, how dealing with Covid revolutionised his company and his secrets to success in global business. Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...2024-05-1743 minBeyond The Hill2. Katie Buchholz: Star of Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’What is it like to star in one of the world’s most famous murder mysteries?
In this episode, Katie Buchholz, the lead in Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ talks about acting and her journey to the West End. James and Katie discuss all things Hurtwood, life at RADA and her different roles including ‘Jodie Kelly’ in EastEnders. They delve into how to manage nerves, getting into character and the difference between stage and screen acting.
Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/2024-05-1036 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill2. Katie Buchholz: Star of Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’What is it like to star in one of the world’s most famous murder mysteries? In this episode, Katie Buchholz, the lead in Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ talks about acting and her journey to the West End. James and Katie discuss all things Hurtwood, life at RADA and her different roles including ‘Jodie Kelly’ in EastEnders. They delve into how to manage nerves, getting into character and the difference between stage and screen acting. Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...2024-05-1036 min
Hurtwood Muse Podcastep 60 LNT Travelling with FriendsIt's time for another ep of "Late Night Talking with Room 7" – even though it’s not late, it’s not night... but they are talking, and their voices are incredibly relaxing.
That's right, it's Nay and Ro, this week discussing travelling with friends, and how to stay friends afterwards.
2024-05-0742 minBeyond The Hill1. Richard Jackson: Founder of Hurtwood HouseHow do you create a school with nothing but an old Remington typewriter and an idea?
In the inaugural episode of ‘Beyond the Hill’, Richard Jackson, the founder of Hurtwood House, takes us through the story of its foundation and development over the last 50 years and how it became the creative utopia that it is today.
Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/2024-05-0325 minHurtwood: Beyond The Hill1. Richard Jackson: Founder of Hurtwood HouseHow do you create a school with nothing but an old Remington typewriter and an idea? In the inaugural episode of ‘Beyond the Hill’, Richard Jackson, the founder of Hurtwood House, takes us through the story of its foundation and development over the last 50 years and how it became the creative utopia that it is today.Find out more about Hurtwood House: https://www.hurtwoodhouse.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0325 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep59 Armiger and Amissah return!It's the return of Armiger and Amissah discussing Life after Hurtwood. And – wait – they stole my outro!
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Material Matters with Grant GibsonPtolemy Mann on colour, weaving, and painting.Ptolemy Mann is a British artist who came to widespread attention with her woven textile pieces, often stretched across a frame and notable for her extraordinary use of colour. More recently, her practice shifted and she has turned to painting on paper with fascinating – and inevitably colourful – results. Her latest pieces combine the two, as she paints on her hand-woven artworks. Ptolemy is hard to avoid at the moment. Currently, she has a show of paintings at the Union Club in London’s Soho. During May, there will also be a solo exhibition with Taste Contempo...2024-04-3057 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 58 World Book Day 2024Hello you lovely, lucky people, and welcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. It's time to celebrate World Book Day 2024! Sit back, relax and enjoy the students and teachers of Hurtwood reading extracts from their favourite books.
If you'd like to get involved with the podcast, just email Sam or Louise.
Muse x
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Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery by Benedict BrownPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741030to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery
Series: #2 of A Marius Quin Mystery
Author: Benedict Brown
Narrator: George Blagden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: February 22, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 10
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in the...2024-02-228h 28
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery by Benedict BrownPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery Series: #2 of A Marius Quin Mystery Author: Benedict Brown Narrator: George Blagden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 28 minutes Release date: February 22, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Cozy Mystery Publisher's Summary: A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in...2024-02-2203 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery by Benedict BrownPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Hurtwood Village Murders: A totally gripping 1920s murder mystery Series: #2 of A Marius Quin Mystery Author: Benedict Brown Narrator: George Blagden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 28 minutes Release date: February 22, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle scores… England 1928. Mystery writer Marius Quin receives alarming news from his sleuthing partner Lady Bella Montague that their childhood friends are in danger. Back in...2024-02-2203 min
The Business Magazine Property PodcastSecurity 2000 Backs Veterans, Zurich Insurance Relocates, Hurtwood Capital's Big BuyThese are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:South West security firm guarantees interviews for ex-military applicantsAvonmouth's Security 2000, an expanding security firm, pledges job interviews and funds Security Industry Authority licenses for veterans in the Bristol and Bath region, reaffirming its dedication to the military community since signing the Armed Forces Covenant.Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/south-west-security-firm-guarantees-interviews-for-ex-military-applicants/ Zurich Insurance moves into Farnborough Business ParkFrasers P...2024-02-1202 min
ANTENNE BAYERN Sonntagsfrühstück mit Katrin Müller-HohensteinSchauspielerin Hannah HerzsprungDas ANTENNE BAYERN Sonntagsfrühstück vom 21.01.2024
Hannah Herzsprung, geboren in Hamburg, ist eine vielseitige und talentierte deutsche Schauspielerin, die sich durch ihre beeindruckenden Darstellungen in Film und Fernsehen einen Namen gemacht hat. Als Tochter des Schauspielers Bernd Herzsprung und der Modedesignerin Barbara Engel wuchs sie in einem kreativen Umfeld auf und besuchte das Hurtwood House Performing Arts Internat in England.
Ihre Schauspielkarriere begann Hannah bereits als Jugendliche in der ARD-Serie "Aus heiterem Himmel". Der große Durchbruch gelang ihr 2006 mit der Hauptrolle der Jenny in "4 Minuten", für die sie Klavierspielen lernte und mit dem Bayerischen Film...2024-01-2126 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 57 CriminologyHello folks - Happy New Year! It's the first Hurtwood Muse podcast of 2024, and what an absolute treat it is. What better way to usher in the end of the festivities than with Apollyia and Natalia discussing the finer points of Criminology?
Keep listening - please keep listening! - and if you'd like to get involved in the meantime, email Sam to arrange a recording session on a Thursday afternoon.
Toodles - Muse x
2024-01-0853 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 56 RelationshipsIt’s time for a brand new episode, and a brand new show on the Hurtwood Muse podcast: Late-Night Talking with Room 7. Your hosts Naomi and Caroline are talking about relationships: the highs, the lows, the myths and the realities.
If you’re listening to this on release day Oct Friday 13 2023 then come along to the amphitheatre tomorrow for poetry and doughnuts at 5.15. Bring something to read, or just come for the company.
See you there folks – until next time!
2023-10-1736 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 55 Hidden Mothers + Reading FestivalWelcome back to the cupboard, lovelies!
This week, Nadia and Tiwa discuss womanhood, power in society and the phenomenon of the ‘hidden mother’. I love the way that Tiwa is in the cupboard purely for emotional support.
Then...
Anya and Ella discuss the perils of Reading Festival and what makes Hurtwood such a nice place to be. There's some juicy Freshers gossip, house hierarchy, old schools, full boarding, and making this a ‘fun weekly thing!’
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CRUEL NOISEEpisode 296Do the thing. This time the thing is supporting the bands you like by buying their records going to see them live and telling your friends about them. Silver Car Crash - Minor Celebrity Snarling Dogs - Televised Violence Body Farm - Double-Think The Dissidents - Patronized Scarecrow - Rationalization Vidro - Digital karlek Subdued - Over The Hills And Far Away Powerplant - Hurtwood Fairytale - Never's Enough Lethal - Steralized Suffocating Madness - P...2023-07-161h 58Hurtwood Muse Podcastep 54 A1 Play 2023Hello, lovely people! Welcome back to the Hurtwood Muse podcast!
This week, it's time to go back to March 2023, and the death and subsequent re-birth of a dog, which happened right here in our very own theatre. This year's A1 play, 'The Director, The Doctor and the Dead, Dead Dog', was an joyous bit of absurdism, and Muse was there to catch some of the action.
Thank you to all of the A1 students who agreed to be interviewed for the podcast, to the directors Archie and Andy, and to the writer, ex-Hurtwood student Olive...2023-05-0917 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 53 Elden Ring 20 QuestionsIn this special edition of the Hurtwood Muse podcast, Abby and Mia attempt to defeat some terrifying Elden Ring bosses while Leena asks them 20 questions. Mia also introduces and offers gameplay support, as well as being the first student to ever offer to edit an episode of the podcast! HEARTS! In the mix there is an indie-music-themed, banoffee-inspired interlude from the unstoppable Claire de Wilde. A podcast first. Nay - a WORLD EXCUSIVE!
2023-05-0219 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 52 Victim MentalityThis is it! The moment you've all been waiting for! THE RETURN OF ARMIGER AND AMISSAH! AWOOGA AWOOGA!
Talking about victim complex, victimising: the social contexts, the effects, the attitudes and values. This is a motivational talk from people living through real life (even though they’re at pains to point out that they aren’t motivational speakers, or mental health professionals) but they move so carefully and sensitively through a range of issues that affect their day-to-day lives. This is real, pragmatic advice: writing methods, mindfulness, meditation. It sounds numinous, but it’s not at all. It's h...2023-04-1840 minHurtwood Muse PodcastSHORT Dream PoetryShhhhhhh. As part of our poetry celebration this week, here's some more original work from Ashton and Hayley that they wrote for last year's Tower Poetry competition on 'dreams'
Muse x
2023-03-2309 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 51 Tower Poetry 2023Hi folks!
To mark National Poetry Day, which is TODAY!, this week, Ashton, Hayley and Talis talk about the Tower Poetry competition 2023. The subject was 'The Planets'. I know lots of your entered, just for the joy of it, and not anything to do with the £5000 prize money up for grabs! They discuss the planets (obviously), alien life, the multiverse, the rings of Saturn, and the - again, obviously - film ‘Up!’
Until next time -
Muse x
2023-03-2119 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 50 Edgar Allan PoeThis week, Evelyn makes a welcome return to the mic to read us some of her favourite extracts from the poetry and short stories of Gothic story writer extraordinaire, Edgar Allan Poe, as well as explaining why his writing is so important to her.
We hope you enjoy! Muse x
2023-03-1444 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 49 A Play in EdinburghWelcome back, folks! This is the second episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast for this half term, and BOY have we got an absolute TREAT for you. This week, it's Emily being interviewed by Luke, Ebi, and Mia, about her play, 'Here You Come Again', which is being put on 13-19 August at the Surgeon's Hall in Edinburgh. It's excellent to hear such passion about creative projects. We've got all of our fingers and toes crossed for a successful run!
Here's a link to her Go Fund Me page for more info:
https://ww...2023-02-2820 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 48 Fireside ChatWelcome back, folks! We hope you all had an absolutely DELIGHTFUL half term break. What better way to usher you back into the Hurtwood fray than another episode of the Muse podcast? I know. We spoil you.
And consider yourself doubly blessed, because this is our first ever truly international episode, recorded in Vancouver (that's Vancouver, CANADA) by two ex-Hurtwood students, Cas and Arlan (and Arlan's restless cat, Picasso.)
They talk with heart-wrenching nostalgia about their time here. Take note, A2s! It will come to an end soon. Eeek!
Without further a-do...2023-02-2128 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#47 Holly StablesHolly Stables is an former international road marathon runner who has competed in the Commonwealth Games and bagged a bronze medal for GB at the European Championships. She’s clocked multiple 2:37 marathons as well as rapid PB's on 10k and HM. . She’s now focussing on trail running and ultra distance and has done rather well at that too, with a clutch of gender and overall wins at races from the Hurtwood 50k to Cotswold Way 100 mile and Wye Valley Trail Marathon. We talk about Holly’s training regime, the transition from road to trail, her experiences racing, and her bui...2023-01-2349 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 47 Good Feminine Content 3This week, we open with Matty’s fundamental misunderstanding about how we do things here at Muse: ‘Did you guys write a script for this?’ To which the very quick answer was, ‘No.’ Perceptions of women through Sociological and Psychological theory and practice. Defining gender, identity, our place in the world, how women feel, how men feel, how trans people feel, developmental changes, transitioning, and the way that society responds to these important issues.
2023-01-1645 minHurtwood Muse Podcastep 46 Good Feminine Content 2For our first podcast of 2023, we’re joined once again by Maggie, Belle and Ross, for another episode of Good Feminine Content. This week, they discuss women in music, inspirational quotations, and feminism, leading to one of the most anxiety provoking questions we’ve had so far on the Muse podcast: ‘Ross, what do you think about radical feminism?’ We love you, Ross.
2023-01-0922 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 45 Lana Del ReyHello you lovely lucky people!
This week, Iris and Fredi dive deep on the career of American singer Lana Del Rey, with a particular focus on her public image, and the potentially problematic way that she casts herself. Thought-provoking conversation - as ever.
We hope you enjoy - until next time.
Muse x
2022-11-0735 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 44 Good Feminine ContentHello lovely folks! Welcome back to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast!
This week, we've got an absolutely delightful conversation between Belle, Maggie and Ross about the great women of literature, the issue of pseudonyms, the writers they love, and why they love them.
It's a great chat, and it also has a great name. I can see a regular slot taking shape...
Until next time -
Muse x
2022-10-3120 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 43 National Poetry DayWelcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast, lovely folks! This week, we're celebrating National Poetry Day with readings from Doug, Hannah, Evelyn, Maggie, Amelie, Matty, Immy and Corn. They're reading poems they love, poems they just discovered, or even their own poetry - brave souls. We hope you enjoy! Until next time...
2022-10-0614 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 42 Game of ThronesHot on the heels of the new Game of Thrones prequel series, 'House of Dragons', Mia and her friend Mila discuss the enduring appeal of 'Game of Thrones', what they like about it, its deeper messages and truths, as well as the stuff they hate (ahem. THE END OF IT). Spoiler alert! There are an awful lot of Game of Thrones spoilers here. If you think you might watch the show at some point, or you're in the middle of watching it, it might be worth coming back to this another time.
Want to get involved? Email...2022-09-1223 min
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 614: Kubrick, Nolan & Spielberg: The Power of Staging with Mark W. TravisMark W. Travis acclaimed as "the director’s director", Mark W. Travis is regarded by many Hollywood and International professionals as one of the world’s leading authorities in the art and craft of film directing. Drawing from his impressive background in design, writing, acting, and his wide range of experience directing theater, film and television, Mark is able to bring new insights and exceptional clarity to the complex task of directing the feature film.Mark W. Travis earned a B.A. degree in Theatre at Antioch College and did his graduate training in Directing in the MFA progr...2022-09-081h 33Hurtwood Muse Podcastep 41 Lily’s LifeHello you lovely, lucky people!
Welcome back to a brand new, shiny series of the Hurtwood Muse podcast!
Awooga Awooga! Dispatches from the school on the hill in the middle of the English countryside.
To kick things off at the beginning of this school year, we have a conversation between three students who left at the end of last year - Lily, Adrianna and Lottie - discussing the quirks and peculiarities of Lily's somewhat eccentric upbringing.
We hope you enjoy - we're sure you will!
If you want to...2022-09-0443 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 40 HeartstopperThis episode sees the welcome return of Evelyn, Matthew and Josephine to the Muse podcast cupboard teaming up once again to discuss all things relevant. This time it’s the new Netflix limited series (other streaming services are available…) ‘Hearstopper’, a tale of young love, school life and search for validation in a complex world. It’s clearly a winning formula, and one which has our podcasters hooked.
We hope you've enjoyed listening. This is the final Muse podcast of the school year. You can still get in touch with ideas and material over the summer. See...2022-06-2417 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 39 School Life Part 2So, Lola and Maddy seem to have started a bit of a thing here by revealing their stories of school life. This time its Millie and Alex’s turn to dish out the home truths, the stories of growing up, school rules, uniforms, backstabbing friends and emails that are much too honest. Props to Millie’s mum for giving it to back to the hypocrites.
Enjoy!
2022-06-2040 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 38 Gender IdentityThis week sees the return of Cas and Arlan, with a discussion about gender and identity. This week, our intrepid duo go out into the field to discuss gender, social norms, and figuring out what identity means with their peers. They also discuss some of the research and science behind sex and gender. As ever. It’s great to hear voices from around the school pitching in to these important topic. It’s also great to hear the noise of pure sadness Arlan makes when Cas accusing him of mansplaining.
Until next time, folks!
2022-06-1731 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 37 EurovisionThis week sees a brand new combo in the Muse podcast cupboard, with Evelyn, Matthew and Josephine teaming up to discuss Eurovision: the sequins, the drama, the politics and the pyro. More than ever, at a time when Ukraine finds itself at war, Eurovision stands as a symbol for unity and optimism. The team discuss favourite songs, least favourite songs and voting tactics. Enjoy!
2022-06-1324 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 36 Food ChoicesBack once again with another episode of ‘Is It Tuesday Yet?’, Cas and Arlan discuss the varied and complex world of food choices, covering veganism, the ethics and climate considerations of eating meat, fad diets, and, perhaps with a little too much enthusiasm, cannibalism. You have been warned!
2022-06-0719 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 35 Girls SchoolsThis week, we’ve got a chat between Maddy and Lola talking about their lives through all-girls’ boarding schools. Parties, painted nails, and school uniforms. A lot of home truths here, delivered in this frank conversation. Lots to think about – and thanks to Maddy and Lola for joining us at Muse!
Until next time, folks...
2022-05-1621 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 34 Being A TeenagerThis week, it’s another super episode of ‘Is It Tuesday Yet?’, with your hosts Cas and Arlan. This time, the fearless duo tackle the thorny issue of being a teenager in 2022: exams, university applications, getting a job, paying taxes. They really go long on this one. Indeed, they manage to gloom each other out so much that this episode comes to a rather abrupt end. But – on the bright side – we do get a rather delightful debut from the cuddly terminology turnip, one of the many mascots that join Cas and Arlan in the recording cupboard.
2022-05-0913 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 33 Prison SystemsThis week, we have a double-bill about the prison system, cultural differences, issues surrounding criminality, re-offending, the ethical considerations, and what constitutes effective justice and rehabilitation, whilst also considering the issue of treating the prison population with humanity. Important topics, well handled. First, we have a conversation between Ashton and Laura, then it’s over to Cas and Arlan. We hope you enjoy – and we hope you learn something along the way. Until next time, folks!
2022-04-2525 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 32 SwearingHello lovely folks! Welcome back to another fine episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. This week, things are going to get a little bit sweary, a bit leary, a bit bleepy, as your hosts Cas and Arlan discuss the benefits, the taboos and the importance of swearing.
We hope you enjoy! Until next time... Muse x
Content warning: all big swears have been bleeped, but some minor profanities remain. Take care whilst listening.
2022-03-0718 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 31 SmokingThis week, we have Meadow discussing the smoking, vaping and addiction – what it means socially, personally, the pitfalls, and the range of important ways that it links to mental health issues. Thank you so much for joining us again, Meadow!
If you enjoy the podcast and want to get involved, please do get in touch!
Until next time, folks...
2022-02-2823 min
Roger Swidorowicz Medicina y Salud 2025Emily BluntBlunt nació el 23 de febrero de 1983, en Wandsworth, al suroeste de Londres.Es la segunda de los cuatro hijos de Joanna, una profesora y exactriz, y el abogado Oliver Simon Peter Blunt, uno de los abogados de más alto rango en el Reino Unido.Sus hermanos son Felicity (actual esposa de Stanley Tucci), Sebastian, y Suzanna. Su abuelo era el general Peter Blunt, y uno de sus tíos paternos es Crispin Blunt, un parlamentario conservador por Reigate.A los 14 años quedó segunda en el concurso de belleza bianual de Romptshon, Liverpool....2022-02-2503 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 30 RaceWelcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, the dynamic duo Amissah and Armiger discuss the complexity of being a non-white British person. It covers all aspects from language, to culture, to casual racism. It's a brilliant conversation on a hugely important topic. We hope you enjoy. Until next week, folks.
2022-02-2121 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 29 SleeeeeeeeeeeeepWelcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, back by popular demand, it's 'IS IT TUESDAY YET?' with Cas and Arlan. This time, the duo discuss the science of sleep, and the virtues of a later school start... Sounds dreamy. Until next week, folks.
2022-02-0715 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 28 Studying EnglishWelcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast! This week, Amissah and Armiger - as they will henceforth be known - discuss the virtues of studying English. It’s not just an A level – it’s a way of life, people. We promise the English Dept at Hurtwood had no input in this discussion and that no bribes were taken... Until next week, folks.
2022-01-3120 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 27 D + DHello lovely folks!
It's time for another thrilling installment of 'Is It Tuesday Yet?' with your hosts, Cas and Arlan. This week, they will be discussing the creative joys of Dungeons + Dragons.
2022-01-2417 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 26 TikTokWelcome once again to the Hurtwood Muse podcast. This week:
Meadow and Evelyn discuss the perils of Tiktok, which, as an English teacher born in the 80s, is something that needs explaining VERY carefully. Who better to lead that way than Armiger and Amissah?
Thanks for tuning in - see you next week!
2022-01-1730 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 25 Sanitary Products + EcofashionWelcome back to the Hurtwood Muse podcast, lovely people. We're kicking off 2022 with some great chatter - hope you enjoy:
Arlan Klopproth + Cas Raab discuss why sanitary products still aren’t free, and attitudes towards periods.
Arlan reads an essay on ecofashion by ex-Hurtwood student Vita Thompson
2022-01-1019 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 24 Potter Talk!Welcome back to our final podcast of the Christmas term! We're so close I can smell the stollen.
This week, we've got Meadow Armiger and Evelyn Amissah discussing the finer points of Potter lore. Grab yourself a flagon of butter beer and enjoy!
Until next year - Muse x
2021-12-1533 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 23 October 2021Welcome to the first episode of the new series of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. We've got some real treats lined up for you, folks! In this episode:
Douglas Wadsworth reading poetry of Charles Bukowski
Tom Goss reading from Tennessee Williams’ journal
Rue Richardson reading from Wilde’s Dorian Grey, and some snippets from Vladimir Nabokov
Mia Rozan and Tom again having a conversation about cancel culture
One more episode to come before the end of term, and lots more in the new year.
2021-12-1328 min
Cranleigh Community RadioThe Farewell EpisodeComing up in this episode, we've got two conversations with the Friends of the Hurtwood, the group responsible for maintaining the incredible area of open space on our doorstep, which I know contributed a great deal to keeping me healthy and sane during the lockdowns. Lynda also speaks to local charity Care Ashore, and to Gemma Jones from Reconnections. We've also got poetry from Trisha Broomfield.2021-09-191h 25
The Trail and Error Podcast#18 Tom SuttonTom Sutton is race director of Freedom Racing, who organise a bunch of races in Cornwall and beyond, including the KVK, Serpent Trail & Hurtwood 50k. Tom started running through getting to the final selections to represent Great Britain in the 2003 LandRover G4 Challenge adventure race and has since competed in the Lakeland 100 (more than once) Skye Ultra Trail and done multiple Bob Graham Rounds. He’s also done a few Mountain Bike races such as Strathpuffer 24hr.
http://freedom-racing.co.uk/2021-09-031h 04Hurtwood Muse PodcastEp 22 Ted JacksonHome is the Sailor
Or more precisely, and less poetically, the ocean rower. Meet our very own intrepid wild man of the Atlantic, Ted Jackson, fresh back from an extraordinary 42-day challenge, rowing 2,850 nautical miles in a team of 12 all the way from Tenerife to Antigua.
Tanned and (very) beardy, minus several stone (and possibly plus a new tattoo or three?) Ted has – thankfully – showered. He also has an extraordinary tale to tell of conquering his demons, keeping his cool (as well as the peace) and generally denying that old proposition that ‘hell is other people’...2021-05-2419 min
The Hundred Marathon Club#52 Hurtwood 50 17th April 2021Send us a textThe one with the new section and the doo-do-doo2021-04-2541 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 21 Sophie RieckmannHello folks! Welcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse podcast. We've got another slice of Hurtwood life for you: an interview with ex-Hurtwood student Sophie Rieckmann, who is now doing extraordinary work as the UK president of the international charity, 'We Make Change'. We've also three current Hurtwood students - Emma, Harry and Chloe - discussing their devising process. We hope you enjoy it!
2021-03-2355 min
Born to Create11 - Artist Interviews - Andy Johnson - Allow yourself to failThe next Star of our Show of Artists Interviews on the Born to Create Podcast is the wonderful and witty Andy Johnson!I had so much fun with him on the interview, having a lot of laughs and lots of movement on the camera as he is very expressive and his creative energy is flowing!!Here is a little bit about Andy, who I know from my time at Hurtwood House, Uk's most creative School and he was my Drama Teacher!'Andy started his career as a stand-up comic; this led to...2021-01-1236 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 20 National Poetry Day 2020Hello folks! Welcome back to another tranche of Muse loveliness from Hurtwood House. This time we asked people to submit readings of their favourite poems in response to National Poetry Day last month. We had such an incredible response, too many to fit into this description, but a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed. Keep listening! Muse x
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Download Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Last to Know by Jo FurnissPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538050 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last to Know Author: Jo Furniss Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 6 minutes Release date: August 11, 2020 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: A family’s past pursues them like a shadow in this riveting and emotional novel of psychological suspense by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of All the Little Children. American journalist Rose Kynaston has just relocated to the childhood home of her husband, Dylan, in the English village of his youth. There’s a lot for Rose to get used to in Hurtwood. Like the...2020-08-1103 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 19 Coffee, Painting and Stephen KingThis will be the last for this school year! We've got creative chats with Lily, Abby, Chloe and Will. We also have lots of new writing on the blog! Read, listen and enjoy. You're so very welcome. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed so generously this term. You make MUSE happen. Keep in touch - MUSE x2020-07-0345 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 18 Writing, Hair Dye and ShakespeareHello there, you lovely, lucky people!
It's time for another lockdown dispatch from the people of Hurtwood House School. This time we've got Ellis, Anna and Kiki trapped in Austria like a gloriously dysfunctional family unit, we've got new writing from Giselle and Jessamie, we've got a chat with Nat, and some Shakespeare musings from Andy. Thanks for listening! Until next time - Muse x
2020-06-221h 03Hurtwood Muse PodcastEp 17 Kitty Dodd-NobleHello lovely folks!
Welcome back for another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast.
This time, it's a chat with the unstoppable Kitty Dodd-Noble who is down to the final three for the Young Songwriter of the Year Competition. We have all of our fingers and toes crossed! She talks to Louise about her music and her inspirations. You can check out more of her stuff, including the song 'Black Heart' that she entered for the competition, on her SoundCloud page.
Until next time - Muse
2020-06-1120 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 16 Even More Notes from LockdownThat's right - we're still here (aren't we all?), and it's high time for another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast!
This time we've got Lit Waffles from myself and Louise, as well as new poetry from Olive and Alice, and a conversation with Shanice - who is having a nice time in a cafe. Sigh.
Until next time folks.
2020-06-041h 00Hurtwood Muse PodcastEp 15 Issy FerrisHello lovely folks! This time we've got an excellent chat with the extraordinarily talented musician and ex-Hurtwooder, Issy Ferris. She's one half of the rocky, bluesy, folksy duo Ferris & Sylvester. If you like what you hear - and by golly you should - you can check out more of their stuff on their website. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!
2020-05-2529 min
Garbage in my HeartEpisode 42 - 2 min or LessCircle Jerks - Live Fast Die Young (Frontier)Suck Lords - Gathering Flies (Edger)Cold Feet - Not Again (Feel It)Powerplant - Hurtwood (Static Shock)Nobody - Blitz (Part 1) (Spittle)Primo! - 1000 Words (Anti-Fade)The Sluts - One Chord City (Jeth Row)Swell Maps - Vertical Slum (Rough Trade)Pussy Galore - Spin Out (Shove)The Terminals - Gasoline (Hozac)A Number of Things - War Mames (Fartblossom Enterprizes)The Victims - I'm Flipped Out Over You (In The Red)Soga - Anuncios...2020-05-2448 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 14 More Notes from LockdownHello you lovely lucky folks -
Welcome to another episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast. It's a rambly Lockdown jumble today - so find a quiet moment, pop in some headphones and enjoy. Thanks, as ever, to the excellent students and staff of Hurtwood for all of their inspiring contributions. Until next time!
2020-05-0757 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 13 - Notes From LockdownHello again lovely folks. What better salve for these strange times than words of wisdom and messages of hope from the teachers and students of Hurtwood House School. We hope you enjoy it - and let us know what you would like us to do for future episodes! Until next time - Muse.
2020-04-2016 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 12 - Lit Crit Kitchen 1Hello you lovely, lovely people. Welcome back for another slice of life from Hurtwood. This is our fresh new lockdown edition. Relaxing and chill, or dull and weird - you decide. This is the third episode of our occasional series, Lit Crit Kitchen, where me and my teammate Louise get together in the AM and have a lit chat over some steaming hot java. Fairtrade, natch. This time we talk Shakespeare - specifically, the women in 'Othello'.
2020-04-0742 min
The Heart of the Story with Gary MetivierEpisode 11: Beads of Courage/ Woodturners WorkIn This Heart of the Story w/ Gary Metivier we meet a retired police officer who has found another way to serve his community. Bill worked mostly in crimes involving children. Now he is helping children through his hobby that has turned into so much more. Woodturning has become a big part of is life. His club is working with the Beads of Courage Program. Children fighting cancer gets beads as badges of honor after each treatment and milestone. The woodturners make custom wooden boxes to hold those beads. Bill's Page https://www.facebook.com...2020-01-2119 min
Yalla Home076 - Douglas Quinn & Andy Sullivan Discuss Performing Arts On Yalla Home (09.01.20)Yalla Home chats with Douglas Quinn, the Head of Performing Arts at the UKs most prestigious Performance Arts College Hurtwood House & Andy Sullivan, the Head of Musical Theater at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)
We talk about the purpose of Mr. Quinn's visit to Sharjah.
What does he think of Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and it's amazing facilities, and what this Masterclass will now mean for UAE performing Arts students and teachers.
Great discussion.
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Follow us on...2020-01-1432 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp11 - Remember Christmas?Happy New Year, you lovely people!
Welcome back to the hallowed halls of Hurtwood House School.
What better way to start the term than a fresh - or, at least, only slightly stale - podcast containing some of the exciting things that happened last term: story telling, Muse events, tales from Paris, Honda people carriers!
We hope you enjoy it - and thanks for listening!
2020-01-1445 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 10 - Jess and OllieGood day to you, Muse Podcast fanatics!
We return with Episode 10 of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast, and the second in our current run. This time, we have a chatty ramble with Jess and Ollie as part of our much loved 'Conversations in the Cupboard' series, with, as always, a special guest appearance from The Squeaky Door, Ollie's soundboard, aliens, 'Othello' hardship (time to start reading, Ollie...) and quickfire questions. Enjoy!
2019-10-1442 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp 9 - Freshers 2019It's a big welcome back from the Hurtwood Muse podcast. This time we've got raw (i.e. HEAVILY EDITED) interviews from Fresher's, new poetry, comments on school life, and film talk. Get involved in Muse, through writing, podcasting, interviewing, or whatever. Email sam.turton@hurtwood.net // louise.haile@hurtwood.net.
'Till next time!
Muse
2019-10-0826 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp8 - Sofie and Saoura Strike Back!Hello lovely folks!
It's time for another slice of Sofie and Saoura, this time talking about the stresses of A levels, and the demands of modern life (and books - obviously).
The neural net for naming cats is at: https://aiweirdness.com/
Stay tuned - and see you soon!
2019-06-1017 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp7 - Muse Launch Again!Hello lovely folks,
Welcome to another fine episode of the Hurtwood Muse Podcast. This time we've got more stories from the students as part of our Muse Launch this week. We had amazing doughnuts from the lovely canteen staff, Louise asked students about their imaginary friends, and students also wrote their own stories - keep an eye on musehurtwood.com for more details! UPDATED to include AMAZING NEW MUSEic (geddit?) from Sheridan, Roxy and Arwen! Thanks guys!
2019-06-0313 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp6 - Sofie and SaouraWelcome back, folks! This time, we turned the mic - for better or for worse - over to two students who had a unique and utterly humble request. They wanted to make a podcast about themselves. So, here it is... The Sofie and Saoura Show! Enjoy!
2019-05-1719 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp5 - Photoverse 2019This time, it's a short episode following our awards for this year's Photoverse competition with the theme of 'Peace'. Lots of excellent words and images from a wide range of students, with readings by the winners, Jade and Sofie. See the Muse blog for images and more of the poetry for this year's entrants. Well done, everyone!
2019-03-2613 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp4 - Regrets and other storiesWelcome back, lovely folks. This time, we sent budding podcasters out into the field as part of our Muse Launch event in February 2019, recording stories from the students of Hurtwood House. Check out our blog @ musehurtwood.com. Thanks to Sofie and Nat for recording so much great material and being so great! Nat's recordings form part of his on-going film project about regrets.
2019-03-1922 minHurtwood Muse PodcastEp3 - Original WritersWelcome to the Hurtwood Muse Podcast once again! This week, we've got original poetry and prose from Kat, Nat and Shanice. We hope you enjoy it! If you do, please subscribe.
2019-02-0625 min