Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Computers & Theatre, led by Artistic Director Paul Sutton, revolutionises how participatory theatre is made, accessed and experienced. Our conversation explores their mission to make responsive Applied Theatre accessible to classrooms and participants globally. Their technology ‘Prospero’ is designed to enable access to creative learning in any space with a computer, it is also...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Fallen Angels Dance Theatre is led by ‘Artist in recovery’, Paul Bayes-Kitcher. A former professional Ballet Dancer, Paul shared with me his highest highs and lowest lows, detailing how his own struggles with addiction led him to form Fallen Angels. The company which is Liverpool-based, provides outreach in both Liverpool and Chester for those interested in movement, expression and on a...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast The Wallis Annenberg Centre for Performing Arts, in Beverly Hills, California has a new Executive Director and CEO. Robert shared with me the already outstanding work the Wallis has produced to earn its reputable identity within the Beverly Hills community. Roberts vision, driven by the voices of not only those who pre date his arrival at the Wallis, now shifts outwards to his building civic...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Tony Cealy is a British Applied Theatre Practitioner. His work spans all community practice areas including workshop facilitation, performance making and facilitator training. Spending the hour with Tony chatting through his story, his training and the work he now produces highlights how much he loves his profession and cares about the impact of his work. A true master, I thank you Tony for...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Bullet Point Theatre Company consists of Writer, Lucinda Coyle and Director, Samuel Xavier. From 6th June - 14th June their show, ‘Our Last First’ will be performed at The Space Theatre, London. Both Lucy and Samuel share a passion for change-making. Throughout our conversation, they shared with me their thoughts on how the acting/performance industry could look if populated more broadly, by...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Tracy and Brad are Artistic Activists. From their approach to making performance to their outlook on their work not being complete until equity and equality are for all, they wholeheartedly live and breathe the work which has recently earned ‘Unanima Theatre’, National Portfolio Organisation status from the Arts Council England. Our conversation explored how Unanima operates, and how they...

Adrian shared with me his passion for people and producing theatre. After our conversation he made me realise great producing involves consideration for the people who both make and experience art. His passion for truthful authentic spaces outlines his approach to ensuring Outreach & Inclusion is genuine, exciting and provoking. Thank you Adrian for your time. Adrian’s links: Twitter - @adriandgard Instagram - @Aadriandga https://lyric.co.uk/ Applied Theatre Podcast:Twitter -...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Honoured to have been approached to interview Aaron and Mallory about their new book, ‘The City We Make Together: City Council Meeting’s Primer For Participation’. The book explores their performance City Council Meeting which is just that! Using verbatim accounts from real city council meetings, Aaron and Mallory invite audiences to take up the role of not only city council employees but...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and YouTube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Casey & I discussed his journey. From where he started, the Birmingham raised Grime Emcee had aspirations of being Birmingham’s biggest and brightest act. Casey didn’t stop there. This conversation is littered with inspiration and a dive into the mindset of a writer, performer and educator. Earlier this year Casey, the Birmingham Poet Laureate and winner of the Greater Birmingham...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Inspiring conversation with Applied Theatre Researcher, Georgia Bowers. Her passion for Applied practice with older adults has contributed to her research ‘Applied Theatre and Older Adults: The Impact of Theatrical Engagement with Adults aged 65+’. Georgia’s research further evidences how transformational Applied Practice can be and how it is the duty of theatres, funders and practitioners...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Peckham Fringe Festival @ Peckham Theatre from 2nd May - 5th June https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/theatre-peckham-presents-peckham-fringe/ Theatre Peckham is an award-winning cultural venue for artistic excellence and social change. Through the power of theatre, we illuminate young voices, provide skills and opportunities, and platform excellent creatives locally focused with a national...

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Incredible conversation with Dr Nicola Abraham, (Senior Lecturer, Applied Theatre Practices, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) and Victoria Ruddock, (Dementia Specialist Healthcare Support Worker, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) detailing their work on a range of Applied Theatre, film and VR projects in NHS hospitals. We discussed in detail how they have been developing new...

I was joined by Philip, Chenube and Stefan to talk everything Trybe. ‘Trybe House Theatre is a newly formed company which seeks to actively build resilience and self-wellbeing, primarily with young black men aged 16- 25, using theatre as a supportive outlet’. Throughout the episode, I learned how Trybe formed, how they work and their approaches to delivering creative projects which are supported through medical, mental health practice. Trybe House Theatre is now an Associate Company at the...

‘The worlds first interactive Theatre App!’ - Inside Theatre are the company behind the superb app ‘inside Theatre’. Speaking with Creative Director, Rebecca Gadsby, who explained to me how the app works, who the app is for and why this technology is so great! You can download the App now @ Apple and Google Stores.

I got the opportunity to speak with the brilliant David Allen, Artistic Director of Midland Actors Theatre, ahead of their Dorothy Heathcote Now: International Conference. David, a true student of Dorothy’s practice shared with me all the information on the up and coming conference. Explaining ‘For some people think Dorothy Heathcote is part of the past. Part of the history of Drama in Education. But to me, she is absolutely now. She should and is informing modern practice and I think boy,...

A conversation with Martha Godber, Founder of the Godber Theatre Foundation. The foundation aims to support Actors & Theatre creatives with their HE training. Whether supporting undergraduates with tuition, networking, or Actor essentials (headshots, spotlight), the foundation focuses intensely on championing future creatives from Hull and East Yorkshire. Over the course of the conversation, we discussed: How the Foundation was created. Why the foundation is important for Hull and...

Inspiring conversation with Jen Summer, Artistic Director of Hubbub Theatre Company. Jen’s practice alongside learning disabled actors/participants has cultivated a methodology known as ‘The Hubbub Way’. Jen explains that ‘the Hubbub way has become a language and a philosophy’. We discussed how the company devise and create performance exploring ‘the space in-between’. Approaches to co-creating with Learning Disabled Actors and the companies growth. Over the course of the episode we...

Loved speaking with Shereen, Director of Taking Part @ Young Vic Theatre, London. A conversation with Shereen had been recommended to me by a colleague, who described her as a powerhouse in the world of Applied Theatre’. She certainly lived up to her reputation, inspiring and amazing me with her passion for the incredible work she produces and the theatre she represents. Over the course of the episode we discussed: ·        Her pathway into her current role at Young Vic ·       ...

Absolute pleasure to have interviewed Dr Chris Bolton, Senior Lecturer in Drama Education at Birmingham City University. Chris discussed: - his doctorate research ‘Economies of Performance, Ecologies of Practice and Communities of Discovery: A collaborative approach to support Newly Qualified Teachers and their teacher identity (link to research below).

Episode 05 - Holly Barradell (Open Drama UK) Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast Really enjoyed speaking with Holly Barradell, Co-Founder of Open Drama UK. ( opendramauk.org ) ’We are Drama teachers, theatre practitioners and industry experts seeking an innovative way to engage with other like-minded individuals and organisations across the UK. We are OPEN to all, across the UK for everyone working within the theatre...

Episode 04 - Deborah Pakkar Hull (The Blahs) I was joined by Deborah Pakkar-Hull, Artistic Director of Blah Blah Blah Theatre Company, Leeds. ( https://www.blahs.co.uk/ ) ' Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah has 34 years’ experience creating high-quality participatory theatre with and for children and young people, their parents/carers and teachers. We work with multi-skilled artists and award-winning writers to explore stories that are complex, engaging and have contemporary relevance;...

Keiren & I interviewed Philip Morris about their experiences producing and facilitating ‘The Lightpost Comany’ during their time working for Birmingham Rep. We then spoke to Philip about his career to date and his journey from a graduate to now working for Young Vic. Thank you to both Keiren and Philip. The Lightpost Project. - "The aim was simply to create a safe space where young Black men could feel acknowledged, listened to and celebrated. We had wished something like this had...

Ava & I caught up to discuss her Verbatim practice and MA in Applied Theatre at Derby University. 'Ava Hunt is a practitioner in theatre for young people and scholar at University of Derby. With a long career in acting in TV, film and the corporate world, she also works as a director and producer. She trained with Augusto Boal in Forum and Rainbow of Desire, worked with Chris Johnston theatre in prison settings and with offenders, Dorothy Heathcote MBE in Mantle of the Expert, and Dr...

I got the opportunity to speak with Malcolm regarding the skills required to create, manage and deliver Theatre in Education. We also discussed the trajectory of The Playhouse and the importance of drama/storytelling/creative learning in schools. Thanks, Malcolm. Malcolm has worked for the last 30 years in applied theatre and education settings nationally and internationally. He has taught at St Paul’s school for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, been a Course Leader for...