The Different Show

Welcome to Part Two of the Different Show Podcast.  In this second series I will share the ongoing research for my upcoming book ‘Desperately Seeking Safety’. My research so far has included medical professionals, academics and members of neurodiverse and other communities. During my research I discovered that many older or late diagnosed autistic women suffer from chronic medical conditions that...

This month we’ll be talking with Actor and stand up comedian Mark Newsome about his life, his bonkers work schedule, being in prison on the tele, his demons  and his attempts at finding love on the comedy circuit. We caught up with him in a cupboard somewhere in Oldham. More details about the podcast can be found on our website www.squarecircletheatre.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you if you have...

This month we talk with Charlotte Hughes The blogger and activist about work, social media, politics and Ken Loach. Ginz will also be sharing her experiences of work before she found out she was autistic. More details about the podcast can be found on our website www.squarecircletheatre.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you if you have any ideas for future shows or you would like to be a guest. Please...

 This month we’re going to be chatting to Dynamic Duo friends Sharon Hooley and A.J. Valliant.  Sharon is and alternative lifestyle and human rights activist. She creates her own music and jewellery, and her dog Emily is the very first Emotional Support Dog in Salford. In 2017 Sharon was arrested while protesting at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, but quickly un-arrested when the...

In this month's episode of The Different Show we’ll be chatting to Catia our resident Psychologist about her intriguing new project ‘Let Your Roots Grow’. She’ll also be telling the story of how and why she built her ‘Rainbow House’. John talks to Award Winning Dan Gaze about his inspiring journey, dyslexia, prison and his mission to support young people with choosing the right road to succes...

This month we'll be talking to writer and stand-up Heena Patel about peddling down the United States, Early Noughties Vampire Drag Dance Routines (Yes, that was actually a thing) and getting an Autism diagnosis. John catches up with Actor and Director Karl Cam to talk about Dyslexia, the business of acting and the techniques involved in absorbing a script into your body. We also find out why...

This month we'll be talking to two busy professional actors, Hayley Cartwright and Steve Cain about ADHD. Hayley Cartwright has been a professional actor for twenty-two years (although she doesn’t look old enough!) Her work includes a regular role in Coronation Street, Cold Feet, Magic Hands and portraying Ellen Wilkinson for the Peterloo Festival. She is also a TV and Radio presenter and is...

In this month's episode of The Different Show we ask our guests about their experiences of the Covid 19 Lockdowns.  John talks to Peter Marshall, autistic activist, about how the lockdowns have impacted on his own work, embracing new technology, Aut-scape and Traffic Lights. We catch up with writer and actor Selina Jayne Helliwell to find out how she's been spending her days after nearly...

In this month's extra-long episode Ginz and Catia discuss relationships: Is it possible for Neurodiverse people to have successful relationships with Neurotypical people? What effect does a late diagnosis have upon an existing relationship? How do we know when we're with the right person?  We'll be talking to Actor and Comedian, Zoe Iqbal, Stand-Up Andrew Michael Grogan and Journali...

In the second Episode of the Different Show, Gina and Catia talk about the big Question: What exactly is Neurodiversity? We go to North Carolina to meet the Artist, Game Streamer and Mum, Vonda Burris who talks (among many other things!)  about how her recent diagnosis has given her different view  of her identity, her life and how she exists in the world. And we have music We’ve got music from th...

In this first episode of The Different Show,  Gina talks to Psychologist and Actor Catia Soeiro about 'Masking', acting and how shoe boxes can be a useful learning tool.  John catches up with Actor and Autism activist Mark Newsome at a secret filming location to talk about Life, The Universe and Blackpool.  Joy France, Performance Poet and 'Rapping Grannie' gives us her take on...