Applied Theatre Podcast

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....

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, w...

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 wi...

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 epi...

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 ac...

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...

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 c...

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 scholars at the 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 th...

Applied Theatre Podcast - Episode 01 - Malcolm Jennings - The Playhouse. 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. For more info: https://www.theplayhouse.org.uk/ To support: https://www.theplayh...