Stuart Laundy and Jane Woodward

Talking Teesdale

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A new podcast covering arts, entertainment, news and anything else in Barnard Castle and the surrounding villages of south-west County Durham, in association with The Witham Community Arts Centre , Barnard Castle.

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Stuart Laundy and Jane Woodward

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Film-maker Dean Midas, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, plus what's on 23.06.2023 27:01

County Durham film-maker Dean Midas is about to set the cameras rolling on his latest project – with The Witham used as a kay location. He joins us to chat about The Devil's Stone. Music comes from Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra ahead of their gig on July 6 and Jane Woodward will rundown the latest what's on news at The Witham.

Andrew Nicholson, Barnard Castle Band, 90s Disco, rock 'n' roll and what's on 16.06.2023 23:12

In the final part of our short series looking at what makes The Witham a community arts centre, we chat to Andrew Nicholson about leading Barnard Castle Band and taking to the decks for fundraising discos. Plus news of a 50s rock 'n' roll night and other what's on updates.

Playwright Christina Castling, Turrets Youth Theatre, classic rock, what's on 09.06.2023 27:25

Christina Castling chats about her role with the Turrets Youth Theatre group and also about her new play Beyond Caring, which debuts later this year. There's news of a classic rock show and a look at what's coming up.

Community orchestra and choir, classic cars, the Boss and Carpenters Experience 02.06.2023 30:13

The first in a short series explaining what makes The Witham a community arts centre and not simply a venue in which to perform. Guests include Annette Butters, musical director of the community orchestra and choir and Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights Committee an organiser of August's classic car meet at Barnard Castle School. What's coming up includes SuRie, Henry Nor...

Summer festival, a chat with singer-songwriter Bee Davison and make a date with Chris Difford 26.05.2023 32:19

This week we're looking forward to the Summer Festival of free performances in The Witham Garden. One of those taking part will be Barney-based singer-songwriter Bee Davison , who drops by to chat about her latest project. Meanwhile, Chris Difford , of Squeeze fame, will be bringing his Not Only But Also tour to the centre.

Dr Robert – The Blow Monkeys; what's on with Jane Woodward; Eliza Carthy 19.05.2023 28:05

Dr Robert joins us ahead of The Blow Monkeys' gig on Friday, June 23, talking politics and music, a busy 2023, Top of the Pops (just don't mention 'Sophistipop'). Plus, what's coming up and a cracking track from Eliza Carthy ahead of the show with her dad Martin.

Jazz singer Claire Martin, a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot and what's coming up 12.05.2023 31:17

This week we chat to singer Claire Martin about her forthcoming visit to the region; a project very close to her heart and mentoring the next generation of young performers. Plus Starlite and Campbell share their latest release – tribute to the late great Gordon Lightfoot.

SuRie, Arielle and the week ahead 05.05.2023 28:17

We've a Eurovision theme to this week's show as the UK's 2018 contestant SuRie joins us to reminisce, chat about her new album Building a Woman and look forward to her gig at The Witham on Tuesday, June 6, which is part of her Cover/Me UK tour. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/surie-cover-me/ Plus, new music from singer guitarist Arielle, who is supporting When Rivers Meet on May 19, and a...

Singer-songwriter Ian Bailey; competition time; summer programme 28.04.2023 34:18

Music and chat with singer-songwriter Ian Bailey , who will play an acoustic set on Saturday, May 13. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/an-acoustic-evening-with-singer-songwriter-ian-m-bailey/ Plus: competition time – win tickets to our screening of Living (12a). Send your answers to info@thewitham.org.uk . Summer programme launch. Comedy promoter Peter Dixon and marketing officer Jane Woodw...

Amy Hughes – new centre director, The Witham 21.04.2023 10:56

The Witham's new director chats to Stuart Laundy about her first impressions of the arts centre since taking up the post.

Singer songwriter Sarah McQuaid 14.04.2023 30:24

Music and chat with Cornwall-based Sarah ahead of her show at The Witham on Thursday, May 4. Topics include her recent European dates, recording in the local church... and the joy of fresh laundry on tour! Details of Sarah's show at The Witham: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/sarah-mcquaid/

Andy Yeadon – Tai Chi Quigong Classes 07.04.2023 13:06

This episode features Andy Yeadon chatting about the benefits of alternative and holistic therapies ahead of his latest term of Quigong sessions. For details, call 07967 531905 or email mail@andrewyeadon.co.uk or to https://thewitham.org.uk/workshop/tai-chi-quigong-classes/

In the Spotlight Extra – When Rivers Meet and Starlite & Campbell 03.04.2023 9:47

We've got some cracking live music coming up and two acts who are playing at The Witham in the coming weeks and months have released new singles. Have a listen to When Rivers Meet and Starlite & Campbell. For ticket details go to https://thewitham.org.uk

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman 30.03.2023 27:32

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman chat about the release of their new album Almost a Sunset ahead of their show at The Witham on Tuesday, April 25. Full details and tickets: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/kathryn-roberts-and-sean-lakeman/

Morgan and West – Unbelievable Science 24.03.2023 16:10

Stuart Laundy chats to Morgan and West ahead of their Unbelievable Science show at The Witham on Friday, April 7. Ticket details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/funny-way-to-be-comedy-morgan-west-unbelievable-science/