Adam and the Muses

In this fifth episode of the Wachtzeit Project: in Conversation series, Adam chats with composer Mark Wardale. Mark is taking on the next stage of the project by composing a new piece of original music inspired by the contributions made throughout October 2022. At the point of recording Mark had not yet seen the content from which he would build his composition, and the conversation anticipates the excitement of taking on such an activity. Adam and Mark discuss music, artistry and how music can inspire further, responsive creativity. To find out more about Wachtzeit head to our online archive at www.wachtzeit.com Find Mark Wardale's music catalogue on Spotify, Apple Music and all major streaming platforms. Watch this space for updates on this project.

As the current stage of the Wachtzeit Project comes to a close, Wachtzeit Worldwide Curator Adam Ditchburn, chats with Dr Nicole Deufel, Director of vhs Aalen. Wachtzeit is a collaboration between her organisation and the Limes Museum Aalen, Dr Deufel gives background on how the project was developed. The pair also chat about their backgrounds in the heritage and museum sector and what the future of such cultural institutions may look like.

In this episode Adam Ditchburn chats with professional storyteller Olivia Armstrong. They discuss what it's like to tell stories at historic places and heritage sites, including the story of Boudicca at the key sites of her revolt. Part of the Wachtzeit Project. Visit Olivia's website: www.oliviaarmstrongstoryteller.com Follow her on Twitter @oliviasstories

Adam chats with Art Historian Anke von Heyl about Wachtzeit, their recent collaboration with vhs Aalen and the Limes Museum Aalen. Find our how to get involved at www.wachtzeit.com

Adam chats with Lamia Fetzer about the Wachtzeit Project. This international mass participation - mass observation project invites people to engage with heritage sites around them in new and meaningful ways. Guided events are taking place in the city of Aalen itself and for the rest of the world there are weekly social media challenges throughout October. Follow @vhsaalen and @adamandthemuses on social media, also share your posts using #wachtzeit

A simple little piano improvisation easing me into the weekend.

A poem from my garden on a summer day

A short poem written at the Witte de With Centre for Contemporary Arts in July 2019. On a rainy day I had a wonderful exploration around the galleries. Most especially loving the exhibition of Cecilia Vicuña.

Frida. Written and read by Adam Ditchburn. Follow @adamandthemuses on instagram and twitter.

Virginia's Walk is a poem from Adam Ditchburn's first collection 'As the Crow Flies and Other poems' - published by Don Bosco Publications, 2019. The book is available in Waterstones and Foyles for just £1.