Insights Podcast

Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores. Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate crimes and the need for justice. She also sha...

Check out the full interview with Alyssa Osieki the playwright of 'Essentail Work Only' From Stories from the Grey Hill podcast

Join us as we speak to Benjamin Harris, playwright of Wolfe of Bannoch, the audio play, as we learn what encouraged him to write the play, the history based on the characters and more! About the play: Join Alexander Stuart, the roguish Wolfe of Badenoch, on his reckless pursuit of power in medieval Scotland. Despite being the illegitimate son of the king., Alexander is determined to regain his los...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with actor and theatre lover Dan Collins. We delve into his passion for musical theatre and theatre tours, including memorable experiences at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his acting career and previews exciting upcoming performances. Whether you're a fellow theatre fan or just love a lively chat about...

Sarah Hauck is the first playwright to be featured in our new podcast ' Stories from the Grey Hill ' a 12-month podcast featuring new writing from Playwrights. Star Crossed tells the story of two students and the school performance of Romeo and Juliet. Find out more by going to our website Thegreyhill.com/stories your support enables us to create more of this work for season 2. Next week,...

In Episode 3 of Insights the podcast, I featured Kae Sakurai, a step dancer, teacher, and bookkeeper, based in Glasgow for 18 years but originally from Japan. I talked to Kae about her latest project called ⁠ Bloom⁠ and her latest crowdfunding for the project!

Welcome back to Insights: The Podcast. In this episode, we'll provide an introduction to the show and share the latest updates on what we've been up to. Additionally, we'll give you information on how you can participate in season 3 of Insights: The Podcast.

With the launch of Gordon Macleod's Where did all the flowers come from, listen to this exclusive cast interview with: Hazel Beattie, Kevin Findlay, Kirsty McDuff, Natalie Moore Williams and Scarlett Maltman.  About the Audio Theatre Production: Based on the island of Arran. Sister Rhona, Vicky and Mary meet to mark the occasion of their mother's burial, a year to the day following her funera...

In this episode, we chat to Maggie Telfer from Largs Players who talks to us about their latest upcoming production in Largs -Sunshine on Leith.

This is one you don’t need to drag yourself off the couch for - listen in as Grant F Kidd tells Barry about his upcoming show at the fabulous Britannia Panopticon. @DragSteamie ( Insta - Fb - Twitter )Tickets for Gala on 20th Sept:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/348120577017 Tickets for all other performances:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345569907897 Britannia Panopticon website :www.britanniapan...

Welcome to season 2 episode 17 So, what’s the tea? Rob and Barry are asking important questions and making conversation in this brilliant episode of Insights! BOP Website - www.boptheatre.co.uk“Don’t Make Tea” - www.boptheatre.co.uk/dont-make-tea/ “One Of Two” Fringe tickets - festival.summerhall.co.uk/events/one-of-two/ Traverse Theatre - https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/dont-make-tea Tw...

Welcome to season 2 episode 16 Two’s certainly company - join me as I talk to Carolyn Calder in a cupboard at the Fringe -interested? Tune in to find out more! Tour Tickets are available at https://www.gillian-duffy.com(events section) Fringe Tickets available at: https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/events?s=Gillian+Duffy+ Twitter — @GillianPDuffy Instagram — @gillian_duffy_Show  Facebook — @...

Welcome to season 2 episode 15 Do you remember the first time we met Tracy Turnblad? Well Abby Rose Morris is so muchmore! Come hear her share what her new cabaret is all about. linktr.ee/morethantracyt Link for the 15th-20th shows:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnblad-1 Link for the 22nd-27th:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnblad Website:morethant...

Welcome to season 2 episode 14. Listen in with Rosie, Calum and Molly to hear the insights behind “The Greatest Hits of Lily and John” - now on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. View this amazing spectacle at The Pleasance Courtyard, Upstairs, 16:30 daily (not 18th) Ticket links: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/greatest-hits-lily-and-john/performances https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/greates...

Welcome to season 2 episode 13 Come join the conversation as Caitlin Skinner shares the invaluable work Stellar Quines is pioneering. Sister Radio https://stellarquines.co.uk/show/sister-radio/ Hack the Patriarchy https://stellarquines.co.uk/campaign/hack-the-patriarchy/ Sexual Harassment Campaign https://stellarquines.co.uk/campaign/sexual-harassment/ DONATE https://stellarquines.co.uk/support/

Welcome to season 2 episode 12.  And I chat with Crystal Bollix who is at this years Fringe Festival with the latest production Definitely Maybe Actually Nevermind Tickets: https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/events/event/definitely-maybe-actually-nevermind Website: www.crystalbollix.com

Welcome to season 2 episode 11  Storyteller extraordinaire, Simon Lamb, invites us to “Come - Gather - Ignite!” around the campfire - as we reflect on life, happiest days and theatre.  WEBSITE https://www.simonlambcreative.co.uk  FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @SimonLambCreative  TWITTER & YOUTUBE @approx21words  AYR FORT PLAYERS https://www.ayrfortplayers.co.uk  FRIDAY...

Welcome to season 2 episode 10 Joining me on today’s podcast is Hughie Shepherd-Cross. The very talented co-writer of his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show “Out To Lunch”, a dark comedy play with songs. Listen in as we take a dive into the existential - and go along to the Underbelly to taste the live action.  Edinburgh Fringe Tickets - Underbelly, Bistro Square, (3rd - 14th, 16th - 29th August)...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 and we speak to playwright and actor Liam Alexandru who talks about his latest production Late Night Fish.  The Audio Theatre with The Grey Hill and much more Get the Audio Theatre Learn more about Shipwreck Productions

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 I chat with Georgie and Lucy from Chewboy productions, who talk to me all about their new production called Caligari that is on taking place in the New Diorama Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe. Links for tickets: New Diorama Previews (26th & 27th July): https://newdiorama.com/whats-on/caligari Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe (4th - 28th August): https://unde...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 I chat with Emma Ruse from Framework theatre where we discuss all things Emerging Artists and how Framework Theatre is supporting emerging early-career theatre-makers. Find out more about Framework by visiting their website: https://www.frameworktheatre.com/

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 and I am chatting to Composer Erin Murray Quinlan and all things musical theatre which I love!  Erin talks to me about her career and her upcoming show which premiers at the Fringe Festival called 'Brain Hemingway' which will be on in Edinburgh August 5-13th, 15-20th To book tickets to the show click here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/brain-hemingway And...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5. I chat with Gillian Park, Who has her latest exhibition 'Driven to Abstraction' which is currently on at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine until the 25th of June. Not only does Gillian have an exhibition but her website is bursting with content and opportunities to learn to paint as well as having her own small gallery in her studio. I hope you enjoy this episode as...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4. I chat with Laura Edison Creative Director and senior tutor about the upcoming production of Matilda the Musical Jr which is performed by Largs Youth Theatre with their upcoming show on the 21st of May. In our episode we find out more about the cast, what it was like to rehearse during covid19, the production and set and the history of the organisation.

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3. I chat with Michael Burnett and Joseph McCann about the new World Premier ' The Bookies ' at Dundee Rep Theatre. Advert 1 Dundee Rep Theatre @3m 53s - ' Meet The Cast ' - Ewan Donald, Barrie Hunter, Benjamin Osugo, Irene Macdougall Advert 2 Dundee Rep Theatre @29m 20s - ' Meet The Director ' - Sally Reid Advert 3 The Grey Hill @41m - ' Mrs G '