The Doncaster Connection

I met up with Nathan to talk about his great work delivering creative social events through Theatre Squad, Dice and his amazing travels around the world. Theatre Squad UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatresquaduk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theatresquaduk Website: https://www.theatresquad.club Centre Stage Theatre Camp Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/centresta...

I met with Rumbi for the first time and we had a great conversation about her music, performing with other musicians, coming over from Zimbabwe and loving her home in Doncaster, but now living in Manchester and making her mark in the music scene. You can follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumbitauro/ And check out her linktree: https://linktr.ee/rumbitauro Here’s a clip from Woman...

We met up and talked about all things Burlesque and her upcoming event Highway to Hull, but not before delving into her work as a nurse and her struggles with her disability and mental health. You can follow her on Instergram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobytrapburlesque?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Her stage show Boobytrap: https://www.the-boobytrap.com/?fbcli...

We jumped onto the mic at Rebecca’s flat where we talked about her massively successful Pub Painting, working on cruise ships and planning a new adventure in designing a painting retreat in Majorca. You can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pubpaintinguk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== You can find out more information on her website here: https...

I had a great chat with David where we talked about his family, the state of tourism in Minorca, his goals as a creative and what would enable him to work and remain in Doncaster.  You can find out more about David’s work from his website:  https://www.davidsanchez.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david8photography?igsh=MWE5d3JkY2wya2VoaQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sh...

I met up with Rachel at DGLAM where Imogen’s art will be exhibited from 25th January through to 19th April 2025.  As Imogen is non verbal Rachel helped me understand what Imogen’s art is all about and why it was so important to help people see her work and advocate for Immogen and artists like her. Rachal also talked about curation, her new venture into employment in Manchester and how workin...

I had a chat with Craig whilst Chrstmas was in full swing and we talked about his ideas and process when he writes his novels.  We also covered his struggle with mental health and how he completed a book to express his experience and hopes it can help others too. You can find out about Craig via linktree: Linktr.ee/craighallamauthor Here’s the opening titles to Inside Job (Available on Netfli...

I met up with David and Lewis to round up the year as they celebrate getting their funding for their (at least) two year project. We talk about reflections on 2024 and how we are looking forward to hitting 2025 strong. You can follow them both on Instagram: GSD: https://www.instagram.com/gsdhub?igsh=eXo0a3c3cG43cTY1 DN0 : https://www.instagram.com/dn0donny?igsh=d2FlcXI3d2Q4OGM4 David : https://www...

I met up with writer/performer Billy at Cast where he also works in marketing. We talked about his love of writing and editing, his amazing work on his micro short film that he wrote, life taking over and his creative career taking a pause, but how he’s keen to create work and express his talents. You can find Billy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottonwealth/ Here is a link to the F...

Get the podcast from your platform of choice or listen directly from my website: www.madaanmedia.net/podcast   Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode! I met up with Nicola the Community Engagement Manager at Cast where we talked about her amazing work in creating access for the wider community of Doncaster for the theatre. You can find out more about Cast here: https://www.castindon...

I met up with Andi at her home in Cantley and discussed her career, developing the successful Walks Around Britain, her impressive book series and now also a dramatic podcast series The Walker Mysteries, ADHD and her recent transition. You can find all the information about Andi’s work on her website: http://www.andrew-white.co.uk/ Search for The Walker Mysteries on any podcast platform to listen...

I met with Carol at her home (along with her dog Dotty!) where we had an insightful conversation about her new book featuring her poetry and art that acknowledges the turbulent times in her life and her path out of that. You can find out more from her website: https://www.carolelizabethmarshall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolelizabethmarshall/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linke...

I met up with filmmaker Ben as he was passing through Doncaster.  We talked a lot about his work, where he’s looking to go in his career, growing up in Doncaster and being confident in his talent. You can follow Ben as Blue Bordem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue.boredom/ You can see his work via his website: http://blueboredom.com   This is the trailer for The Platform: http...

I met with photographer Ioana at her house in Bentley where we talked about her work, discovering her voice at University and her future plans. You can follow her in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.wah.na/ You can find out more from her website: https://ioana-sandu.format.com If you need support dealing with a traumatic event start with this advice from the NHS: https://www.england.nhs.uk/l...

I met up with Lewis at his house where we talked about the struggles of establishing a music scene in Doncaster, working with young people and growing up with parents who instilled a lot of integrity in him. You can hear the latest single from Lewis and David here: https://kycker.ffm.to/undercoverlover  You can find out more in Instagram: GSD - https://www.instagram.com/stories/gsdhub/ Lewis-...

I met with Rasha at DGLAM to chat with her about her life as a photographer and the stage she is at in her career, the struggles she has recently faced being isolated from being her true self and much more about mental health, politics and existence itself! You can find out more about Rasha from her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rashakotaiche Her website: https://www.rashakotaiche.com/ Here...

I met up with Chris at C-View where we had a chat about his start in the screen printing industry and his work and ethos around passing this on to the next generation. You can find Chris at his new website : https://www.creativepush.co.uk/ Heres the music I’ve been listening to that i mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqirqhOuQ7Q&list=OLAK5uy_niPYBToJNIx7Of8tD2CYja4-LiOwfYSlQ Don’t fo...

I had a great chat with Kellie at Cast where we talked about her career, life as a freelance actor and the need for more access to training for actors. You can find Kellie on her Spotlight profile here: https://www.spotlight.com/profile/7332-8974-9845 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellieflatley_?igsh=cndycG56aWswa3R0&utm_source=qr Here is a link to The Writing Shed: https://www.insta...

I caught up with Rebecca at DGLAM where we talked about her art, mental health, giving yourself the permission to stop and sometimes ‘fail’. You can find out more about Rebecca from her website: HTTPS://www.rebeccafeneley.com Follow her on here socials -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafeneley   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccafeneleystudio Check out DGLAM here: ht...

In this episode I caught up with Helen at her office to chat about her work as a designer in the health sector, we covered how difficult it can be to describe yourself as a creative, her career and her additional work as a pet portrait artist and jewelry maker. Website: https://www.helen-fisher.co.uk/ Online shop to purchase her design products for health: https://www.designedwithcare.co.uk/ X : h...

The super talented Lauren features in this episode, giving us a great insight into her career in theatre.  We were in the Dance Space at Cast Theatre in Doncaster, a venue that has been important to both our careers. Lauren on X:  https://x.com/ItsLaurenYvonne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslaurenyvonne/ Website: https://www.itslaurenyvonne.com/ Here’s the video I made for Cast...

I met up with Natasha at her flat in Coningsborough where we talked about her work as a mural artist, where her artistic journey began and the building the Doncaster Creative Network: https://www.doncastercreativenetwork.com You can find Natasha on the following socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashaclarkeart/ DCN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/doncastercreativenetwork/ Facebook:...

We met up at David’s creative partners house, Louis, to chat about his work in education, the loss of his father, his musical career and his plans to develop a 3 year project to support the Roma community in Mexborough. You can find David aka Junior via his Linktree: gsdjunior_ | Instagram | Linktree Don’t forget to subscribe and spread the word if you like the episode, if you want to find out mor...

In this episode we met up at Bipolar’s home in Doncaster and talked about their concept of drag, where the name Bipolar Abdul came from and the difficulties of being a drag artist in Doncaster. You can find Bipolar on the following socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/bipolar.abdul.drag/ X: twitter.com/BipolarAbdul Don’t forget to subscribe and spread the word if you like the episode, if you want...

Welcome to the first episode of the show! We met up at the skatepark: www.doncasterskatecoop.co.uk where we had a great chat about Bentley Urban Farm: www.bentleyurbanfarm.com , Doncopolitan and the plans to build a commune: www.acommuneinthenorth.org.uk You can find out more about warren by following him on his socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/warren_the_communard/ Facebook: www.faceboo...