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The StandardUK unemployment rate rises to highest level since CovidToday unemployment rates have risen to 4.7%, which is the highest rate since the second lockdown of the coronavirus pandemic in 2021. But what’s the truth behind the figures? Professor Ashwin Kumar, Director of Research and Policy at the Institute of Public Policy Research, is here to unpack the data. And in part two, The Standard’s dance critic David Jay explores the uncertain landscape of youth dance, ahead of Sadler’s Wells and Sadler’s Wells East YFX festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1713 min
Voices of British BalletLynn SeymourIn any history of The Royal Ballet, a special place must be reserved for Lynn Seymour, as the dance actress par excellence.Here she tells Alastair Macaulay about her initial inspiration in her native Canada, and about how she came to the Sadler’s Wells Ballet School at the age of 14. She talks about problems she had with her body and in training, but also about her passionate conviction as to the importance of drama and mime in ballet. This was reinforced when she saw Galina Ulanova with the Bolshoi Ballet in London in 1956. She speaks of...2025-07-1514 min
A View On AccessMatthew Bourne's Midnight Bell on Tour and Audio Described performance, plus Insight into Sadlers Wells Summer 2025In this Edition we showcase Sadler’s Wells in Angel, London during the audio described performance and touch tour of Midnight Bell that took place late June 2025, an insight into the experience, venue access and preview what’s coming up next
A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.
To find out about what else is being audio described throughout the UK, visit Vocaleyes.co.uk or Mindseyedescription.co.uk and for cinema
accessiblescreeningsuk.co.uk2025-07-0107 min
Voices of British BalletPauline ClaydenPauline Clayden was born in 1922. Here she talks to Patricia Linton, the founder of Voices of British Ballet, about her student days, and moves on to her dancing life up until joining the Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1942. There was great uncertainty for all at the start of World War Two, and Pauline’s excellent memory, combined with her clarity, modesty and humour, shines a light on the assembling and disassembling of various groups of dancers.The interview is introduced by Patricia Linton in conversation with Natalie Steed.Pauline Clayden was born in Lond...2025-07-0119 min
Voices of British BalletGillian LynneThe great choreographer and director Gillian Lynne tells Lynn Wallis how it was a giant, but ultimately rewarding step, to leave the Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1951. We have a ten minute trip from the bright lights of the London Palladium to the “fiendishly difficult” score of [Michael] Tippett’s Midsummer Marriage at the Royal Opera House in 1968. Although this is the slimmest of glimpses of Gillian Lynne’s long and extraordinary career as a dancer and choreographer, it is impossible not to feel riveted by the energy in her voice. Theatre is in her very bones.The epis...2025-06-1721 min
Voices of British BalletClement Crisp on Constant LambertCritic and writer Clement Crisp gives a succinct and vivid summing up of the debt British ballet owes to Constant Lambert, not just as the conductor for the Vic-Wells and then the Sadler’s Wells Ballet, but as what Crisp calls their artistic conscience. He also speaks about Lambert’s own musical genius, both as a composer and a conductor, and his penchant for reviving unjustly overlooked music. The interview ends with the sad story of the ballet Tiresias and Lambert’s early death only weeks after its premiere.The interview is introduced by Gerland Dowler in con...2025-06-0315 min
Voices of British BalletBeryl GreyDarcey Bussell introduces this episode featuring the dancer Beryl Grey.Beryl Grey is in conversation with Frank Freeman, who sadly died in 2011, about her early training, first with Madeleine Sharp and then with Phyllis Bedells before going to the Sadler’s Wells School at the age of 10 in 1937. She joined the Sadler’s Wells Company when she was 14, and started performing leading ballerina roles almost straight away. She talks about this, and about touring during the war, before concluding with an account of the Company’s historic opening performance of Sleeping Beauty at Covent Garden in 1946....2025-05-2119 min
Voices of British BalletNoel BronleyNoel Bronley was a member of International Ballet from 1946 until it closed in 1953. Little remembered now, at the time International Ballet was a very large undertaking of over 100 people. It toured extensively, both in Britain and abroad, under the direction of its founder, director and prima ballerina, the redoubtable Mona Inglesby. In conversation with Patricia Linton, Noel speaks about the vicissitudes of touring and landladies, and also gives us some candid insights into the character of Mona Inglesby – and the Inglesby parents.The interview is introduced by Natalie Steed and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at th...2025-04-2224 min
Voices of British BalletWendy ToyeAdam Cooper talks to Natalie Steed to introduce this inteview with the dancer, director and choreographer Wendy Toye.It begins with Wendy Toye’s memory of chatting to Sergei Diaghilev at the age of 9, giving her opinion of L’Après-Midi d’un faune, and the pace never stops. She tells Patricia Linton of her love for dancing of all sorts. From the age of 5 she performed in Hiawatha at the Royal Albert Hall. At 14 she became a member of the Vic-Wells Ballet, while dancing commercially as well. She speaks of touring in Denmark, with Adeleine Genée l...2025-03-2523 min
Monocle on CultureIranian New Wave cinema, London’s Sadler’s Wells East and the Château La Coste in ProvenceWe find out how to design a dance venue from the inside out at Sadler’s Wells East in London. Also in the UK capital, we immerse ourselves in ‘Masterpieces of the Iranian New Wave’ at the Barbican. Plus, art and architecture at Provence’s Château La Coste. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-1727 min
The CapsuleDOUBLE Episode: Academy Breakin' Convention & Back to the Lab(00:00) Intro Academy Breakin' Convention
(01:42) What is Sadler's Wells East?
https://www.sadlerswells.com/your-visit/sadlers-wells-east/welcome-to-sadlers-wells-east/
(10:43) What is Academy Breakin' Convention?
https://academybreakinconvention.com/
(29:54) What happens on the course?
(41:04) What is the 'audition' process?
(51:02) Specialists & teachers
(54:30) How to apply
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(1:00:31) Intro Back To The Lab
https://www.breakinconvention.com/
(1:01:24) Lauren Scott Interview
https://www.instagram.com/laurenscott1.0/
(1:21:21) Max Revell Interview
https://www.instagram.com/silk_boogie/
(1:41:43) Levan Peart Interview
https://www.instagram.com/levanpeart/
(2:02:10) Mariah de Castro Arco e Flexa Interview
https://www.instagram.com/mar.go_t/
#breakinconvention #academybreakinconvention #sadlerswells
#sadlerswellseast #backtothelab #hiphoptheatre #theatre #dance
#dancepodcast #thecapsule 2025-01-232h 26
后台观众EP12【后台观众求生兼安利】 “穷人”看戏小贴士，春天还会远吗？欢迎收听后台观众，我们是生活在伦敦的华人戏剧团体Ensemble Not Found，后台观众是我们和大家聊天的地方。我是今天的值班场务X004。
本辑我们要聊聊在伦敦看戏的省钱方法及平台，还有来自剧院工作者的经验门道，分享如何在有效预算内选到最佳座位。除了聊省钱看戏妙招，也分享了我们对于剧院的座位看法，比如看演员脚毛的绝佳视野、看导演手法的理想座位，以及有投影设备的戏该坐哪边？ 最后分享团员们各自期待的明年早春作品及展演，希望能够给大家一些参考！
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预算不是很够的看戏tips! :
TodayTix “Rush ticket”/lottery
Day ticket当天票
省去手续费/电讯费
打电话给剧场可以把看不了的票变成credit
中场换座
广结善缘，寻找持有discount code和免费票的朋友
Sadler’s Wells 剧场专用 Barclays Dance Pass
Barbican专用 25岁以下Young Barbican
Totum网站， spotlight会员可以申请学生证
Concession票薅一薅unwaged/disabled/equity
Seatplan 看座位视角，注意Restricted view /有无Projection
Double bill 打折等多买多划算
演出期间工作坊 配套workshop 可能会给discount
线上资源也不少
我们提到的一些作品和活动：
Wang Yeu-Kwn/Shimmering Production: 王宇光/微光制造：《捺撇》(2025.2.7-8, Sadler’s Wells Theatre Lilian Baylis Studio)
Protein Dance:The Little Prince> （Now-12/24, The Place）
HUMANHOOD: ∞ {Infinite} (2025.2.12-15, Sadler’s Wells East)
Séverine Chavrier:(2025.3.26-4.11, 3.29\4.5两场演出有英文字幕, 法国Odéon)
Chantal Akerman影展, BFI
Lost in light展览， Shoreditch London
Max Cooper: “ LATTICE 3D/AV” audio-visual immersive live show (2025.3.14, Roundhouse)
Patrick Blenkarn & Milton Lim: (London Games Festival, 2025.4.12-13, Battersea Arts Centre)
Making It Work: “BOLD Scratches” Community Scratch Night (2025.1.17, Bold Elephant)
Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch+ Terrain Boris Charmatz: 《月满》 (2025.2.14-23, Sadler’s Wells Theatre)
La Pendue: (MimeLondon 2025, 2025.1.14-18, Barbican2024-12-1341 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutNovelist And Ballet Dancer Lucy Ashe Recreates The Story Of Sleeping Beauty In The Sleeping Beauties
The book focusses on the history of the Royal Opera House and the Sadler's Wells company during the Second World War. The dramatic climax of the novel is set ahead of the first performance of the 1946 Sleeping Beauty. In 1945 London, the war in Europe is over. But for Briar Woods, a dancer at Sadler’s Wells Ballet, the past resurfaces and brings her face to face with the truth – and now, it feels as though her war has only just begun. Since 1939, Rosamund Caradon had taken in many children from Britain’s bombarded cities, sheltering them in her Devon...2024-11-1411 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentNovelist And Ballet Dancer Lucy Ashe Recreates The Story Of Sleeping Beauty In The Sleeping BeautiesThe book focusses on the history of the Royal Opera House and the Sadler's Wells company during the Second World War. The dramatic climax of the novel is set ahead of the first performance of the 1946 Sleeping Beauty. In 1945 London, the war in Europe is over. But for Briar Woods, a dancer at Sadler’s Wells Ballet, the past resurfaces and brings her face to face with the truth – and now, it feels as though her war has only just begun. Since 1939, Rosamund Caradon had taken in many children from Britain’s bombarded cities, sheltering them in her Devonshire manor. Now, with...2024-11-1411 min
The Creativity ClinicIn the Spotlight: Olivier Award-Winning Choreographer, James Cousins Bringing Immersive Dance to New AudiencesOlivier Award Winner for his work alongside Arlene Phillips for Guys & Dolls, James Cousins is a choreographer and artistic director.James has been previously recognised by Time Out magazine as one of the future faces of dance, called 'a rising star’ by The Independent, and described by Matthew Bourne as ‘one of the UK’s most promising choreographic talents’. In 2012, he was the winner of the inaugural New Adventures Choreographer Award, selected by Matthew Bourne for his ‘refreshing desire to entertain’. The award culminated in a sold-out performance at Sadler’s Wells, London, where his work was critic...2024-10-2854 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveNovelist And Ballet Dancer Lucy Ashe Recreates The Story Of Sleeping Beauty In The Sleeping BeautiesThe book focusses on the history of the Royal Opera House and the Sadler's Wells company during the Second World War. The dramatic climax of the novel is set ahead of the first performance of the 1946 Sleeping Beauty. In 1945 London, the war in Europe is over. But for Briar Woods, a dancer at Sadler’s Wells Ballet, the past resurfaces and brings her face to face with the truth – and now, it feels as though her war has only just begun. Since 1939, Rosamund Caradon had taken in many children from Britain’s bombarded cities, sheltering them in her Devonshire manor. Now, with...2024-09-2911 min
A View On AccessA Chorus Line On Tour 2024 Ad Experience and Sadler's Wells Access ProvisionIn this edition I showcase The wonderful Sadlers Wells venue in the heart of Angel a short walk from the tube station during the audio described performance of A chorus line on Aug 17th at 2.30pm which runs till the 25th and on tour afterwards I preview some forthcoming Ad Dates of a chorus line and what’s coming up next at Sadler’s as well as highlighting their access provision.
A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offe...2024-08-2608 min
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS9 Ep34: Mireia Mambo, Richie in A Chorus LineMireia Mambo is playing Richie Walters in A Chorus Line.Following its run at Leicester Curve in 2021, Nikolai Foster's revival of A Chorus Line has returned for a tour and London run at Sadler's Wells. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch, this production is choreographed by Ellen Kane. Mireia is making theatrical history as the first woman to play the role of Richie.Most recently Mireia was in the ensemble of Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), having previously appeared in Lloyd's production of Evita (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre). Just...2024-08-0145 min
Ballet & Dance PodcastLondon City Ballet, Artistic Director, Christopher MarneyWelcome to The Wonderful World of Dance Podcast!
We’re excited to share our new podcast with Christopher Marney, award-winning dancer, teacher, choreographer and Artistic Director of London City Ballet.
London City Ballet was first established in 1978 as the resident company of London’s Sadler’s Wells and was one of the world’s leading dance companies. Before the company closed in 1996, Diana, Princess of Wales was the Royal Patron and often visited the company in Covent Garden.
Under Chris’ visionary leadership, the company has been reformed and is embarking on its first season in...2024-06-2635 min
Theatre Audience PodcastStage Spotlight: AI, Shakespeare, Flamenco, and Musicals Galore!Welcome to our latest episode, where we shine a spotlight on a diverse array of stage productions sure to captivate audiences! Join us as we explore Leslie Ash's starring role in Artificially Yours, Ian McKellen's portrayal of Falstaff in Player Kings, the punk reimagining of GISELLE: REMIX, an electrifying flamenco festival at Sadler's Wells, the hilarious antics of USHERS: The Front of House Musical, and a backstage chat with Karis Anderson from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.Artificially YoursLeslie Ash stars in this gripping dark comedy that delves into the consequences of our...2024-04-2358 min
Staging Sound. Reflecting theatre music and sound designConference documentation: Theatre Sound as Collaboration. Part 3.2 Audio papersPapers by Paul Clark, Melanie Wilson, and Alyson Campbell and Meta Cohen
Carving up sonic responsibilities
By Paul Clark
Abstract
In this audio essay, Paul Clark compares his practical experiences of being both composer and sound designer for multiple Clod Ensemble productions, with working as a composer in collaboration with British sound designers Gareth Fry, Melanie Wilson and Donato Wharton on three productions directed by Katie Mitchell. He references Clod Ensemble’s Red Ladies (2003- present), Cleansed (National Theatre 2016), The Cat in the Hat (National Theatre 2009) and The Maids (2016 Toneelgroep). He discusses the many different ways of ca...2024-03-2238 min
Chamber NeighborsMeet Mary Higginbotham - GOod WorksMeet Mary Higginbotham, the executive director of GOod Works!
Responding to God's Word to help the poor and those in need, GOoD Works, established in 2002, is a local ministry that works with and for families in the greater Chapin, Little Mountain, Irmo and Prosperity areas. GOoD Works primary focus is to improve the living conditions of the less fortunate.
Help may be provided in a variety of ways. Many of our projects involve structural repairs, improving access to the home by providing a ramp, steps or railing, repairing bathrooms and k...2023-12-1420 min
Terpsichore: Voices in DanceEpisode 21: Andrea MillerAndrea Miller is a US-based choreographer, creative director, and the founder of the internationally renowned multidisciplinary organisation GALLIM. Working across dance, film, fashion, and the visual arts, Andrea is known for her exploration of the essential elements of human behaviour and the alchemy of human expression through the medium of movement and performance.
Andrea is a Guggenheim, Sadler's Wells, New York City Center, and Princess Grace Fellow. She is the first choreographer to be named Artist in Residence at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, creating two large scale works for The Temple of Dendur and the full 5...2023-11-2359 min
Andy's Mirthful Panoply2002.1223 - Sadler's Wells Theatre 22002.1223 - Sadler's Wells Theatre 22023-11-1600 minAndy's Mirthful Panoply2002.1216 - Sadler's Wells Theatre 12002.1216 - Sadler's Wells Theatre 12023-11-1500 min
Ignite Your Passion for Storytelling With Free AudiobookGrim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer Audiobook by Rod SadlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 699670
Title: Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer
Author: Rod Sadler
Narrator: Stephen Bowlby
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:49:49
Language: English
Release date: 10-10-23
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: True Crime, Mystery, Thriller & Horror
Summary:
When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery?
On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between...2023-10-108h 49
后台观众EP7【后台观众来安利】伦敦2023秋冬看戏指南戲名：Nelken
演出場次：14 – 22 February 2024
演出地點：Sadler’s Wells
戲名：POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL
演出場次：8 SEP - 14 OCT 2023
演出地點：Southwark Playhouse Borough
戲名：Told by an Idiot： Get Happy
演出場次：Thu 7—Tue 19 Dec 2023
演出地點：Barbican, The Pit
戲名：Bakla
演出場次：9th Nov & 10th Nov
演出地點：Pleasance London
戲名：Unforgettable Girl
演出場次：2nd Nov & 3rd Nov
演出地點：Pleasance London
戲名：毛月亮 雲門舞集
演出場次：11/30-12/2
演出地點：Sadler’s Wells
戲名：.Transit
演出場次：11/28-12/2
演出地點：The Space Theatre
戲名：My neighbor totoro
演出場次：21/11-23/3
演出地點：Barbican
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A View On AccessA showcase of Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet on tour, The Ad Experience and access at Sadler's Wells Summer 2023In this edition we shine a spotlight on the Fabulous Sadler's well’s venue a short walk away from Angel Tube station on the Northern line, during the audio described performance and touch tour of Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet that took place Mid-August as part of its UK tour which I preview plus what’s on next at Sadler's and the Peacock theatre
A view on access – our regular showcase into how theatre arts and entertainment is made accessible for those visually impaired, an insight into what's available and content on offer.
To find out abo...2023-09-1009 min
MickeyJoTheatre42nd Street (Sadler's Wells, London & UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEWLast week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be at the opening night of 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells.This new revival of the show stars Adam Garcia, Ruthie Henshall, Nicole-Lily Baisden, and more!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this revival...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscr...2023-06-2619 min
Composing MyselfDickson MbiCameroon-born, London-raised choreographer and composer Dickson Mbi is our guest on this week’s Composing Myself, beaming in from Glasgow for a riveting chat with Wise Music CEO Dave Holley and Creative Director Gill Graham. Hot topics discussed with this engaging and charismatic creative polymath include:- how Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry’s ‘7 seconds’ “was the song that smashed it for me” and pulled a young Dickson away from football- getting into dance “because of girls”- a chance discovery of his first popping crew after escaping a dance class in Covent Gar...2023-05-3146 min
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatBONUS (ft. Amy Trigg): Medea at @SohoPlaceWe're bringing you a bonus episode with Amy Trigg who is currently part of the chorus, playing 2nd Woman of Corinth, in the West End revival of Medea.Amy is performing alongside Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels in Dominic Cooke's production which runs at @SohoPlace. Amy most recently received huge acclaim for Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me (Kiln Theatre) which she wrote and starred in, winning The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020. Her theatre credits also include: The Taming of the Shrew (RSC); Measure for Measure (RSC); Goth Weekend (The Stephen Joseph The...2023-03-2013 min
Why Dance MattersS5 E1: Tiler PeckTiler Peck, one of the world’s great ballerinas, opens the new season of Why Dance Matters. The California-born dancer is a reigning star at New York City Ballet, where she has been a principal since 2009, and is also a director and choreographer in her own right. Feted for her innate musicality and formidable work ethic, audiences respond to her warmth and enthusiasm. She commissions her own programmes of dance, working with great choreographers like William Forsythe and Michelle Dorrance. Having lost valuable time to a career-threatening injury and to the pandemic, she is thrumming with energy. T...2023-02-2337 min
I AM HIP HOP PODCASTDickson Mbi | Enowate | I Am Hip-Hop Magazine PodcastWe are joined by the dancing extraordinaire Dickson Mbi. TalkIING about his life and inspirations behind his upcoming piece Enowate at Sadler's Wells on October 14th & 15th 2022.
“A dancer of extraordinary power and grace, Dickson Mbi summons multiple identities in this mesmerising solo performance inspired by a life-changing journey to his ancestral home in Cameroon.
The symbolic presence of a two-headed snake, the tiger whose roar vibrated as part of a funeral ritual, the knowing touch of a blind elder…it was these unnerving encounters that profoundly affected the London choreographer during a recent trip to h...2022-09-2625 min
The Black & Raww Podcast"A show is momentary, an experience is something you take away with you for the rest of your life" - Kwame Asafo-Adjei Creator of Family HonourJoin Kwame Asafo-Adjei and I in discussing his project called Family Honour. Family Honour is a raw exploration of family and personal trauma, putting audiences in the front seat for tense, honest confrontations that go generations deep. Kwame Asafo-Adjei is a dance artist who fuses his hip hop training with contemporary dance and his Ghanaian background, often exploring the development of Black culture, themes of tension and release are ever-present in his provocative work.
We talk about his creative process in developing family honour, he discusses his upbringing and his experience of being sent back to Ghana...2022-09-091h 25
Up Close with Carlos TsengJoanna Ampil: Returning to South PacificSend us a textFor the best part of three decades, Joanna Ampil has been recognised as one of the most prolific musical theatre acts to arrive onto the scene, taking on roles like Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Grizabella in Cats and Kim in Miss Saigon. After receiving a huge reception as Bloody Mary in South Pacific last year at Chichester Festival Theatre, she is reprising the role in the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical at Sadlers Wells Theatre, before heading on tour with the show. Although traditionally seen as a caricature, in Daniel Evans' new...2022-08-1417 min
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS7 Ep4: Joanna Ampil, Bloody Mary in South PacificJoanna is currently reprising her performance as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. Following an acclaimed run at Chichester Festival Theatre, Daniel Evans' revival of South Pacific is back for a run at Sadler's Wells ahead of a UK and Ireland tour. Joanna made her West End debut as Kim in Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and went on to play the role in the original Australian production, the original UK and Ireland tour and 10th anniversary West End performance. Her other West End roles have included Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ S...2022-07-2233 min
DOWNTIME - interviews with dance artists & arts leaders, talking about dance & the artsJONZI DJonzi D is the founder and Artistic Director of Jonzi D Projects and Breakin’ Convention the international Hip Hop festival he founded in 2004 with Sadlers Wells. A dancer, spoken word artist and director, he is the foremost advocate for hiphop theatre who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip-hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades. He has been actively involved in British hip hop culture, rapping and b-boying since its genesis.As well as making his own work, with shows such as The Letter in 2013, wh...2022-06-1757 min
I AM HIP HOP PODCASTJonzi D | Breakin’ Convention 2022 | I Am Hip-Hop Magazine Podcast |We are joined by a true “Leg-End” [His words not mine] and hip hop theatre pioneer Jonzi D founded Breakin’ Convention, supported by Sadler’s Wells in 2004. Breakin’ Convention is now part of Sadler’s Wells and produces its annual festival there. Since its inception, Breakin’ Convention has been pivotal to the development of the global hip hop theatre scene, touring nationally since 2007 and internationally since 2013. Breakin’ Convention has now reached live audiences of over 100,000.
Also don't forget to enter the competition to win 2 tickets to “Breakin’ Convention 2022” by creating an acronym of “MSN”.
Submit entries via |
info...2022-03-1449 min
The Audio GuideAppreciating Beauty with Michelle NortonIn this episode, my guest is Michelle Norton, Head of Breakin’ Convention, an international hip hop theatre organisation based in London and part of one of the major dance institution’s programme : Sadler’s Wells.
And this is where I met Michelle, last December. Backstage of the Lilian Baylis Studio, at Sadler’s Wells, right after Breakin’ Convention Youth performance « Has Anyone seen Michael?».
Since the birth of the festival in 2004 not only Breakin’ Convention became the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance, but it has also grown to deliver a range of events and servic...2022-01-1832 min
The CapsuleThe Duke LDN Podcast - Episode #42 - Niek (The Ruggeds)While The Ruggeds were in London I caught up with their artistic director, and world-renowned b-boy, Niek. We discuss their new show, 'Between Us' which Breakin' Convention presented at Sadler's Well's Peacock Theatre this week. We also discuss the growth of The Ruggeds, from friends who created a battle crew, to a touring company with employees and managers. Niek also shares his thoughts on judging in breakin' battles, and how World B-Boy Classic is organised.
Thank you to Breakin' Convention and Sadler's Wells for making this episode possible.
www.thedukeldn.com
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Arts & IdeasBelonging"I have no relation or friend" - words spoken by Frankenstein's monster in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel. That story, alongside Georg Büchner's expressionist classic Woyzeck, has inspired the new production for English National Ballet put together by Akram Khan.He joins poet Hannah Lowe, who's been reflecting on her experiences of teaching London teenagers; Tash Aw, who explores his Chinese and Malaysian heritage, and his status as insider and outsider in memoir Strangers on a Pier; and New Generation Thinker Eleanor Lybeck, who's been looking at the images of music hall performance and circus life in the p...2021-09-1645 min
In the 'House Seats'EP 61: Carole Todd, director and choreographer.Send us a textCarole's work as director/choreographer in the West End, includes: Dancing in the Streets (Cambridge, Savoy and Playhouse); Santa’s Christmas Adventure (Ambassadors); Gyles Brandreth’s Zipp! (Duchess); Girls Night Out (Victoria Palace); Elvis the Musical (Astoria, Prince of Wales and Piccadilly); Return to the Forbidden Planet (Cambridge); Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey (Lyric); Lily Savage in Snow White (Victoria Palace); Tribute to the Blues Brothers (Whitehall); Jack to a King (Ambassadors); The Pocket Dream (Albery); James and the Giant Peach (Sadler’s Wells); The Rivals (Boulevard); Wild Oats (National); La Cenerentola (Royal Opera House); v...2021-07-1157 min
Arts WorkKathryn Bilyard: arts activistPhoebe speaks to Kathryn about how she set up ARTCRY—a politically responsive, public art fund that gives applicants a decision within 7 days. She talks about how she noticed a lack of political artwork in the public realm like the memorable artistic protests of the 1980s. She explains part of why that work didn’t exist was there was no existing fund to support reactionary artwork with a lead time of anything less than 6 weeks. In solving that problem, Kathryn came up with ARTCRY. Kathryn explains how she used professional networks and input from artists to refine the initia...2021-07-0633 min
Arts WorkPhil Douglas: arts producerAnkur speaks to Phil (he/him) about how his journey as a producer began by running a one-off queer club night and has led him to creating one of the UK’s biggest arts festivals dedicated to LGBTQIA+ culture. He explains how he initiated long-overdue conversations about queer representation within larger arts institutions, which led to long-lasting partnerships. He talks through how he applied for, then allocated, funding and support from multiple sources to help him create the first iteration of Curious Festival. Phil shares how he came to feel comfortable with the title and responsibili...2021-06-2942 minTerpsichore: Voices in DanceEpisode 12: Camilla GreenwellCamilla Greenwell is a London-based dance photographer. She has worked with numerous high-profile dancers, companies, and venues, including the Barbican, Sadler’s Wells, Candoco Dance Company, and Rambert, to name a few, for who she creates unique imagery informed by her interest in people and the stories they tell. Outside of dance, Camilla has also photographed for publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph Magazine, FT Weekend, and Toast, using her editorial work to inform her performance photography and visa versa. Most recently, Camilla put together a digital exhibition with Sadler’s Wells titled Movement in Still Form. I coul...2021-06-2739 min
Arts WorkIvan Blackstock: multidisciplinary artistAnkur speaks to Ivan Blackstock about the many hats he wears as an artist and how he stays true to himself across the disciplines of dance, theatre, film and music, to name a few.Ivan talks about creating spaces such as CRXSSPLATFXRM, to showcase new work and enable collaborations in hip hop and street culture. He talks about going between the worlds of performing at Sadler’s Wells and choreographing Beyoncé’s BROWN SKIN GIRL video.Ivan shares how self-guided learning, especially through social media, is core to how he continues to grow as an ar...2021-06-2236 min
Arts WorkMorayo Sodipo: marketing and communications specialistPhoebe speaks to Morayo about how her love of writing helped her pivot careers—from chemical engineering to marketing and communications in the arts. Morayo shares how she realised that she needed to change jobs, what she did to make sure she knew it was the right decision and who helped her along the way. She also talks about how her love of telling stories is at the heart of her role at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Morayo’s experience shows that you could be great at marketing and communications if you’re curious ab...2021-06-1537 min
Arts WorkAdam Koszary: social media content managerAnkur speaks to Adam Koszary who’s built a career by helping museums and galleries craft social media content out of their vast collections of historic objects. Adam’s currently a social media and content manager for the Royal Academy of Art, and he discusses the roles he’s had that led to this point. He tells us about creating viral Tweets featuring animals for the Museum of English Rural Life (Absolute Unit, Chicken in Trousers and Merlin the Bat .) He talks about how these Tweets connected the museum to new audiences, and turned into memes which lead to a job offer at Tesl...2021-06-0842 min
Arts WorkEdilia Gänz: arts fundraiserPhoebe speaks to Edilia Gänz who has been at the heart of innovating the way opera and ballet are funded. She is the Director of FEDORA, a platform dedicated to early-stage funding for artists and projects across Europe. In this episode, Edilia breaks down the multiple ways the arts are funded. She explains the way her job balances creativity and data. She describes the art of connecting donors to projects they will be passionate about. Edilia’s experience shows us how crucial fundraising roles are to the creative industries, and how your skills and interests could be valuable i...2021-06-0139 min
Arts WorkHelen Comerford: stage managerAnkur speaks to Helen Comerford who has been a stage manager for smash-hit theatre productions across the UK and the globe. As a stage manager, Helen’s been responsible for the smooth-running of all types of theatre productions from the first day of rehearsal until the final performance. She’s worked for some of the best-loved theatres, shows and companies in the UK, most recently for Wise Children. In this episode, Helens talks about the thrills of orchestrating a live performance with the precision of a fighter-jet pilot. She explains the different routes into technical theatre and some...2021-05-2532 min
Arts WorkShay D: rap artist, mentor and educatorIn our first episode, Phoebe speaks to Shay D who’s a rapper and Education Coordinator at Sadler’s Wells Breakin’ Convention. Shay is a leader in the field of hip hop education. She is at the forefront of Breakin’ Convention’s push for developing the confidence and skills of young people and accrediting hip hop theatre as a recognised qualification. Shay champions women in music and works tirelessly to increase representation of female voices in rap. She led the first ever all-female UK hip-hop tour. In this episode, Shay talks about her upbringing in North London where she...2021-05-1837 min
Arts WorkIntroducing Arts WorkWant to work in the arts, but don’t know what you might do? Think you need to know someone to get in? Phoebe and Ankur work at Sadler’s Wells, a leading dance organisation working to change the perceptions and realities of working in the creative industries. Listen to their conversations with people under 40 who are killing it in the worlds of dance, theatre, museums and more to hear about the variety of roles that exist and how you could find your way in. Arts Work is brought to you by Sadler’s Wells in association with Barc...2021-05-1101 min
Stuck for IdeasS2 EP.4 - Nafisah Baba - BalletNafisah Baba is a ballet dancer and winner of the BBC Young Dancer Award.
@nafisahbaba
Mentions:
Sadlers Wells production - ‘Message In A Bottle’
‘Inescapable’ BBC young dancer award - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC9TRwsVKqk&ab_channel=teecee
Ballet Black
‘We want our bodies back’ - https://youtu.be/JKN2Fq_mcAA
Edgar Degas
Maria Borges
Nina Simone Documentary - Netflix
Dance Therapy
The Book of Quotes - By Nafisah Baba
Beyoncé's Visual Album ‘BLACK IS KING’ - Disney+
Weekly Inspiration:
Ballet Black, Like Water Film - www.balletblack.co.uk/like-water/
Sadler’s Wells, Dancing Nation Film - www.sa...2021-02-0143 min
Break Out Culture With Ed Vaizey by Country and Town HouseEpisode #22 - Dancing Nation: Ballet is Back with Akram KhanStar choreographer and dancer Akram Khan tells us about dancing with Natalia Osipova for Dancing Nation, Sadler’s Wells’ all-day event and Ian Rosenblatt, founder of Rosenblatt Recitals, regales us with the ups and downs of staging a provincial arts festival.
We’re tuning into:
Dancing Nation from Sadler’s Wells and BBC Arts
Thursday 28 January from 12 noon
Akram Khan dances with Natalia Osipova in Mud of Sorrow
bbc.co.uk/iplayer / sadlerswells.com
We’re listening to:
Rosenblatt Recitals
https://www.rrsah.com
2021-01-2434 min
Break Out Culture With Ed Vaizey by Country and Town HouseEpisode #19 - A Song and Dance About Christmas: The Nutcracker, The Little Match Girl and the Self-Isolation Choir plus Pallant House GalleryWe’ll be back on Sunday 10 th January. Happy Christmas to all our listeners.
We’re hoping to go to:
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker directed by Peter Wright
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Till 3 rd January
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl directed and choreographed by Arthur Pita
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London
Thursday 17 th till Sunday 27 th December
We’re watching:
Sadler’s Wells Global Gala on YouTube till 5th January
We’re hoping to visit:
Pa...2020-12-1333 min
Digital Works PodcastEpisode 014 - Ankur Bahl (Sadler's Wells) on structuring digital teams, spending time on storytelling, choosing the right platforms, and audience responses to digital programmingA conversation with Sadler's Wells' Head of Content & Audiences, Ankur Bahl. We chat about structuring digital teams, spending time focusing on storytelling, choosing the right content approach for each platform, the initiatives Sadler's Wells has tried during lockdown (and how audiences responded), and their plans for the future.2020-10-1437 min