Insights Podcast

Today I met with playwright Jack Dickson who is current play 'The Girls of Cartridge Hut No. 7' is soon to be performed in Ardeer Community Centre in Stevenston.  I spoke with Jack about the show, growing up in North Ayrshire, and more. Info on the show: On  May 9th 1884, ten young women lost their lives in an industrial accident at Nobel's Explosives factory on the Ardeer Peninsula. &nb...

Today I met with Nick Wakeham from Ayr Fort Players, who talked to me about the organisation based in Ayr and their latest production 'The Happiest Days of Your Life written by John Dighton. The show is on in Ayr at the Gaiety Theatre Thursday the 28th - 30th of April 2022 Special Offer: SAT50 - 2 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE ON THE SATURDAY PERFORMANCES! Click the link for more info: Purchase tic...

The King of Scotland is one of those plays that stays with you for a long time and for me it's personal.  I found the king of Scotland at the library at RWCMD in Cardiff while I was training to be an actor and now it's great to say that the Grey Hill has created a version for you to enjoy.  Enjoy this episode as I sit and talk to Iain Heggie and chat about the production.   And clic...

In this episode, I talk to the Sarah Rose Graber, Brent Whitted and playwright Mike Tibbetts who are the creative team behind The Grey Hill's production of Mrs G. So far Mrs G has been the organisations biggest seller with audience reviews of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great story in 30 mins - you won't know who's side you are on and will continue to debate internally for hours' Mrs G tells the story of the man...

We continue our interview with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons ' Subcontract ' and talk to Bob Davidson on his own insights into writing the play. Look out for Bob Davidsons 'Insights' and listen to Bob's favourite songs via our exclusive episode via Spotify Subcontract is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live...

Today is an exciting day as I begin to sit down and talk to some of the actors and creatives since beginning The Grey Hill in what was the first production that I cast, edited and directed.  Catching up with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons ' Subcontract ' was great to relive our time together, reflect and enjoy the finished work. This episode which is part one of t...

Today's episode is our last in the trial 14 episodes.  Today I reflect back on the past 14 news what I think we face in the industry and how we as consumers have changed, will we want to go back to theatre?  How was this 14-day trial podcast?  Did you enjoy it?  If so let me know @bazrobertzon on twitter all comments welcome

Our second last Theatre News bonus content in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Popcorn theatre prize winner 2. Sam Mendes 3. Theatr Clwyd I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. What's on in outside Theatre in the UK 2. Lion King returns 2021 3. National Theatre returns  I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Broadway Update 2. ATG workers dispute 3. Scottish Venues funding I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Oxford Playhouse 2. Theatre worst to suffer business than all other industries 3. National Theatre arts workers protests I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. ACEFunding  2. Sleepless Musical Opens 3. West End Unplugged I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Scottish Arts Funding Update 2. Pavilion Theatre Glasgow 3. Dundee Joint Fundraising I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. RSC update 2. 16% of creatives come from working-class backgrounds 3. N Ireland Theatre update, Further delays to the opening of theatres I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. My dad is a c**t playwright prize  2. ATG casual staff losses  3. Purple Door Liverpool new venue I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Bristol Hippodrome 2. Theatre Insurance Problems 3. Northern Ireland Arts Funding I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Tony Awards  2. Amazon Prime Arts Funding  3. Keep Rural Arts Live Scotland I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Cameron Macintosh   2. Jesus Christ Superstar Regents Park Theatre  3.  Ellie Goulding I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news: 1. Dundee Rep CALL OUT: THIS IS FOR YOU DUNDEE  2. Ken Dodd and Shakespeare   3. Traverse Theatre Company - Traverse III I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast formate. In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:  1. Theatre Clwyd reopening  2. Singing and COVID Transmission  3.  Shakespeares Globe reopening   I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter !

In season two, episode two.  Jennifer McDonald of Creative Spark (@jenniferwatt21 / @CreativeSparkTA on twitter) had a morning meeting with me to discuss the charity based in East Dunbartonshire.  As an organisation that relies heavily on participation.  Jen and I discuss  Youth and adult classes and what the new normal will be like for the organisation going forward.

In season two of my podcast, I wanted to talk to a range of different creative artists.  Julie Martis ( @ juliemartis on twitter) recently finished filming as lead, 'Mae', in 'Till the Violets Come' and a semi-finalist in the BBC's Norman Beaton Fellowship for radio drama, 2017. In our podcast, we discuss what being a freelance actor means during covid19, our thoughts on the industry and what...

Tandem is a writing collective established and run by playwrights, Jennifer Adam, Amy Hawes and Mhairi Quinn. They travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow linking up with creatives on the grassroots theatre scene. Tandem has new writing at its heart and was established to perform short taster pieces of theatre that Amy, Jennifer and Mhairi have created after reading and critiquing each other’s work....

With 15 years of experience as a  strategic leader, project manager and innovation producer, Lindsay Dunbar is a ‘cultural crofter’ nurturing and tending to creative  projects in rural areas.  This year Lindsay created her research 'Forgotten Regions: Developing Theatre Through Rural Creative Hubs' which she shared at this years Edinburgh Fringe.  I talk to Lindsay about this w...