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Starting ArtistsIzzy Searle, Playwright, Screenwriter & PoetMy guest for the episode is Izzy Searle, a writer whose work has been published in multiple magazines and literary journals. Izzy loves writing theater, screenplays, and poetry, and is currently writing a new short play for professional production as part of the Pentabus Young Writers program. She’s written others, of course, one of which has been included in a book and an anthology of her poems is in the works!Izzy offers insight into how she handled getting started as a freelancer, work ethic, learning to identify good opportunities, and much more. So much already going, so mu...2025-04-2845 min
Textual Healing with Mallory SmartAnoushka Warden: You’ll Just Have To Imagine What It WasBecome a Patron of Textual Healing: https://www.patreon.com/textualhealing
Anoushka Warden is a writer for stage and screen and has recently had her first novel published. Her first play, My Mum’s A Twt, was staged at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre. Her second play My Dad’s a Cnt won the Platform Presents Playwright’s Prize . Her debut novel, I'm F*cking Amazing was released in the US with Doubleday Books and is available now online and in book stores. She is currently developing a film and TV scripts with BFI/Erebus Pictures/Fifth Season...2024-08-171h 01
Just Get A Real JobEp. 133 - "Poems, Purpose & Imposter Syndrome" with Henry Madd (Spoken Word Artist & Theatre Maker)In Episode 133, Jamie is joined by Spoken Word Artist and Theatre Maker Henry Madd, who’s currently on tour with his critically acclaimed show ‘The Land of Lost Content’. Henry was the writer-in-residence for Pentabus Theatre Company in 2023 and his work aims to champion rural voices and small-town stories.
Henry spoke to us about everything from:
Dealing with imposter syndrome.
The importance of rural voices.
His approach to writing.
How ‘The land of Lost Content’ came about
Mental fitness and dealing with negative reviews
The realities of touring
His advice for his younger self and much more
Henry Madd:
Henry's Website: https...2024-04-0347 min
Regrets, I've Had a FewEpisode 34: Charlie JosephineAlmost embarking on a boxing career, wanting to be the Artful Dodger as a child and their recent critically acclaimed production of 'Cowbois' (which stars our AD Paul Hunter). All of this and more is discussed in this month’s episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring celebrated writer and actor Charlie Josephine. About Charlie JosephineCharlie is a writer, director and actor. Charlie’s 2023 work includes: Cowbois (Royal Shakespeare Company); I, Joan (Shakespeare's Globe); Flies (Shoreditch Town Hall); Birds and Bees (Sheffield Crucible); One of Them Ones (Pentabus). Amongst...2024-01-0542 min
AnthemsFelix Mufti x Mika Onyx Johnson | OWNERSHIP | Anthems Talks“As if people who aren’t trans can’t take something from our experiences and our stories. Well, we’ve been watching cis people tell stories forever, and we still take stuff from stories because we’re all human beings.” - Mika Onyx Johnson
The arts have always played a powerful role in influencing public perception. That’s why it matters what stories we decide to tell, and who we choose to tell these stories. Stars of stage and screen Felix Mufti and Mika Onyx Johnson share their thoughts about what genuine inclusivity looks like, as well...2023-11-1432 min
Regrets, I've Had a FewEpisode 27: Theresa HeskinsLearning about hard graft through working in a sweet shop in Elephant and Castle, coming second to the League of Gentlemen for a coveted Total Theatre Award and her preference of canal boats over caravans. All of this and more is discussed in this month's episode of Regrets I've Had A Few featuring the New Vic Theatre’s Olivier Award winning Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins.About Theresa HeskinsTheresa Heskins is the Artistic Director of Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre.She grew up in London, studied at Oxford University, trained as a director at B...2023-05-0537 min
The EssayUnspoken CommunicationA very personal essay series about communication, listening, performance and British Sign Language (BSL).Sophie Stone considers her own life, career as an actor and identity as a deaf person, through the role of communication, both spoken and in BSL. Hers is an unusual and vivid life – she was sometimes homeless as a child, became a young single mother, broke new ground as the first deaf acting student at RADA, enjoys a successful actor career, and maintains strong activist roots.Each essay describes a formative stage in Sophie’s life and career, incorporating historical figures, the...2022-12-0313 minThe EssayOwnership of CommunicationA very personal essay series about communication, listening, performance and British Sign Language (BSL).Sophie Stone considers her own life, career as an actor and identity as a deaf person, through the role of communication, both spoken and in BSL. Hers is an unusual and vivid life – she was sometimes homeless as a child, became a young single mother, broke new ground as the first deaf acting student at RADA, enjoys a successful actor career, and maintains strong activist roots.Each essay describes a formative stage in Sophie’s life and career, incorporating historical figures, the...2022-12-0213 minThe EssayVisibility as CommunicationA very personal essay series about communication, listening, performance and British Sign Language (BSL).Sophie Stone considers her own life, career as an actor and identity as a Deaf person, through the role of communication, both spoken and in BSL. Hers is an unusual and vivid life – she was sometimes homeless as a child, became a young single mother, broke new ground as the first deaf acting student at RADA, enjoys a successful actor career, and maintains strong activist roots.Each essay describes a formative stage in Sophie’s life and career, incorporating historical figures, the...2022-11-3013 minThe EssayForms of CommunicationA very personal essay series about communication, listening, performance and British Sign Language (BSL).Sophie Stone considers her own life, career as an actor and identity as a deaf person, through the role of communication, both spoken and in BSL. Hers is an unusual and vivid life – she was sometimes homeless as a child, became a young single mother, broke new ground as the first deaf acting student at RADA, enjoys a successful actor career, and maintains strong activist roots.Each essay describes a formative stage in Sophie’s life and career, incorporating historical figures, the...2022-11-2913 minThe EssayCommunication WithheldA very personal essay series about communication, listening, performance and British Sign Language (BSL).Sophie Stone considers her own life, career as an actor and identity as a deaf person, through the role of communication, both spoken and in BSL. Hers is an unusual and vivid life – she was sometimes homeless as a child, became a young single mother, broke new ground as the first deaf acting student at RADA, enjoys a successful actor career, and maintains strong activist roots.Each essay describes a formative stage in Sophie’s life and career, incorporating historical figures, the...2022-11-2813 min
Chai with Rai”High Calibre Original Story Lines” w/ Sharmila Chauhan & Satinder ChohanFrom discussions on Tiger Balms to South Asian Theatre, this was a funny and educational episode. The Double Bill that is THE SC SAGA. We need a night of that please Theatres!
With the incredibly talented peeps Dr. Sharmila Chauhan and Satinder Chohan.
In the episode we discuss:
Safeguarding yourself from topics when researching or diving into the world of your play/script as a writer
Who do you share the vulnerability of you as a creative with? What outlet do you use to de zone or connect?
The idea of success and progression as...2022-10-111h 37
Regrets, I've Had a FewEpisode 18: Sophia ClistFrom a background of sculpture, Sophia creates installations, sets and objects for audiences and performers to inhabit, manipulate and transform. Much of her work is participatory and interactive, collaborating with artists in theatre, dance and music and with the general public.Recent work includes: Would You Bet Against Us? (Told by an Idiot, Birmingham Rep); Space to Be (Oily Cart); Get Happy (Told by an Idiot, Barbican); All You Need Is LSD (Told by an Idiot, Birmingham Rep); The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Kneehigh Theatre, Bristol Old Vic); The Paper Man (Improbable Theatre, Norfolk & Norwich Festival...2022-06-2334 min
The Next Stage"The Theatrical Wizard of Oz" - INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL RICHARDSON - THE NEXT STAGE EPISODE 10He's finally here! Join Greta and Toby as they are joined by the elusive yet ever name-dropped Michael Richardson. We discuss his theatrical experience in both the UK and Malta, his work with the Deaf community, alongside his commitment for getting young adults into theatre.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW:
Shropshire Youth Theatre Website: Shropshire Youth Theatre
Pentabus: Pentabus Theatre
Rose & Giovanni’s ‘Symphony’: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice dance Couple's Choice BBC Strictly 2021 - YouTube
Girl in the Machine Episode: "We're All The Mac...2022-01-0557 min
Gemma's JourneyMhairi Ledgerwood- PlaywrightMhairi Ledgerwood is a Scottish playwright based in the North-East of England. She has had several short plays performed at venues such as The Traverse, Live Theatre, Alphabetti Theatre, and Jabberwocky Market. Her one-act play White Noise was performed at ARC Stockton in 2015 as a rehearsed reading, following mentoring by Bruntwood Prize winner Vivienne Franzmann. Her play Parklife started as a short play at Live Theatre, before being developed for Live Theatre’s Live Lab Elevator Festival in 2017. In 2018, Mhairi's play Paper Tiger was given a rehearsed reading at The Royal Court and Northern Stage, foll...2021-06-1426 min
Script In HandSince U Been Gone by Tabby LambPrepare yourself Scripties for an episode containing all of the most amazing pop culture references ever! We're bringing you copious Kelly Clarkson, tons of Top Model, a bountiful supply of Broadway's Legally Blonde and unparalleled amounts of Ursula the Sea Witch. All will become clear as we discuss Since U Been Gone, with Special Guest, Playwright Tabby LambCo Hosted by Lexie Ward and Meg Robinson.Music By Connor Barton (Sethera Sound Design)Find SCRIPT IN HAND on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook - Give us a like/follow to keep up to date with episode in...2021-06-0249 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: Jerusalem“Let’s build Jerusalem in England – that means all humans have a right”
"Clearly I’m not reaching through; through the monolith mono-culture myth that she’s deep into"
Written & performed by Testament
Directed by Dawn Walton
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-1006 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: Joy's Prayer"It never works, does it? When one of ours marries one of them."
"I will not clean this place while that man is here"
Written by Ian Marchant
Performed by Susan Brown
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-0908 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: A Question Of Courage"There was no fire burning there anymore. Not even any smoke"
"We were on this moor type of place… Long Mynd"
Written by Courttia Newland
Performed by Richie Campbell
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-0808 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: You Say"They try in vain to root their palms and feet to the ground. The British ground... The way the vote went I am in shock. I cannot root myself to this earth"
Written by Lorna French
Performed by Alisha Bailey
Directed by Dawn Walton
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-0706 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: Black Peter Pan"Me haffi admit that the clean air grow 'pon me. Manure season not so much"
"Me go from minus zero to super hero overnight"
Written by Leah Chillery
Performed by Larrington Walker
Directed by Dawn Walton
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-0609 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyWhite Open Spaces 2016: Completely See-Through"Everyone just turned round and stared like I was from Mars or something... Just looking at these trees, the birds in the sky… It’s as if I can take off my armour"
Written by Francesca Beard
Performed by Jade Anouka
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-12-0507 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Is There Enough Food?Farmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2805 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: The Farmer's WifeFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2801 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Farmers on HolidayFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2803 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Meet the Farmer - SamFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2801 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Meet the Farmer - Anwen and DadFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2800 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Meet the Farmer - AnnieFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2801 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Meet the Farmer - Rob and RebeccaFarmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2801 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: What About The Markets?Farmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2804 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Is Farming Worth It?Farmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2808 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: What's the Future?Farmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2808 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyFLTM: Who Will Inherit The Farm?Farmers on farming.
We interviewed working farmers. These are their voices.
For this verbatim play, writer Bethan Marlow has interviewed farmers across the country. They've spoken about food and fair prices, diversification and change, and about their hopes and fears for the future. We'll be taking this unique project to agricultural shows across the UK, but you can hear all the stories and more in this podcast series.
Written by Bethan Marlow
Performed by Angela Bain, Susan Brown, Anni Dafydd, Robin Griffith, Robert Mountford, Howard Ward
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded at Pure Soho Studios, London2016-05-2807 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Bernard'Written by Erin O'Hanlon
Performed by Ged McKenna
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0706 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Megan'Written by Jessica Lovett
Performed by Danielle Winter
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0611 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Jamie'Written by Alex Guest
Performed by Oliver Mott
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0510 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Alexei'Written by Lucy Hayward
Performed by Kama Roberts
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0411 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Gladys'Written by Ben Dale
Performed by Angela Bain
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0309 min
Pentabus Theatre CompanyRed Sky At Night: 'Andrew'Written by Rowan Pritchard
Performed by Michael Quartey
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Recorded/Edited by James Frewer2015-11-0210 min
Traverse TheatreTravCast John Nicholson & Steven CannyTravCast is the Writer's Podcast from the Traverse, Scotland’s New Writing Theatre. Associate Director, Hamish Pirie, interviews well known playwrights whose work features in the year round programme at the Traverse.
In this episode, Hamish Speaks to John Nicholson and Steven Canny who have co-authored The Arthur Conan Doyle Appreciation Society which features in The Traverse Theatre's autumn programme. This episode also features interviews with director Orla O'Loughlin and performer Javier Marzan. It also features an extract of the performance in rehearsal starring John, Javier and Gabriel Quiqley.
Steven Canny (co-writer)
Steven is a four-time Sony Gold winning Writer, Ex...2012-11-2229 min