Pursued by a Bear

As part of Rebecca Atkinson-Lord's ongoing series of interviews about ideas of legacy in theatre, she talks to Paul Hunter, artistic director of Told by an Idiot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of her podcast series on ideas of legacy, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews playwright David Eldridge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews experimental theatremaker Chris Goode, as part of her ongoing series of discussions about leaving a legacy in an ephemeral medium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews the longtime director of HighTide, Steven Atkinson, after his announcement that he's stepping down from the annual new writing festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews participatory theatre company Clean Break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews Rupert Goold, artistic director of the Almeida Theatre See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord interviews Richard Twyman, artistic director of English Touring Theatre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to artistic director David Jubb about ideas of legacy, following his announcement that he's stepping down from his role at the helm of Battersea Arts Centre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord opens the new season of her podcast, Legacy Tapes, with a conversation with theatre critic Lyn Gardner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In February, the new book The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America was published. Exeunt critics Nicole Serratore, Lane Williamson, and Alex Barasch gathered for a book club discussion to talk about this oral history of Angels in America and our relationships with the play itself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Stop supporting the death of the earth! Know it when you see it!’As part of her series Stage Left, Jen Harvie interviews performance artist Reverend Billy. "I met the Reverend Billy – also known as Bill Talen – at Artsadmin’s Toynbee Studios in east London near the end of his Trump Depression Hotline Tour across England in October 2017. Based in New York since the 1990s, the Reverend Billy and his secular-political Church of Stop Shopping use public preaching and singing to protest against rampant consumerism, corporate greed, ecological injustice, and Trump. Reverend Billy and I discussed what’s important in using the arts to change the world, including local activism, collaboration, music, and love." The Trump Depression Hotline Tour is directed by Savitri D; the musical director is Nehemiah Luckett. www.revbilly.comStage Left is presented by Jen Harvie, Professor of Contemporary Theatre and Performance at Queen Mary, University of London, and is produced by Deb Kilbride. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"When it's non-white work or non-white narratives there is less press interest and that lack of support doesn't encourage risk-taking. Not that it will stop me." *This podcast was included in The Stage newspaper's top podcasts of 2017!* This week Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Indhu Rubasingham, artistic director of the Tricycle Theatre in London. The Tricycle is closed for a multi-million pound refurbishment which, Indhu says, has given her time to step back and think more long-term. She talks about religion, community, allocated seating and also discusses the clash between pragmatism and risk-taking, and between the Daily Mail and Corbynites. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The learning is driving the art." *This podcast was included in The Stage newspaper's top podcasts of 2017!* As part of an ongoing series of conversations with leaders in UK theatre about the idea of legacy in an ephemeral art form, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Sarah Brigham, artistic director of Derby Theatre. Sarah talks about the importance of combining education with making theatre, and floats the idea of attending youth theatre as an alternative to national service... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*This podcast was included in The Stage newspaper's best podcasts of 2017!* "As a young Asian woman, my experience was that so little was expected of you and so little was offered to you that you had to fight for everything." Rebecca Atkinson-Lord continues her series of conversations with the leading figures in UK theatre around the idea of legacy. This week she talks to Kully Thiarai, artistic director of National Theatre Wales, who explores what it means to run a theatre that represents an entire nation, particularly post-Brexit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I love those nights when it's something we've programmed that is so bonkers and far out, and i just don't feel like there's many other places in London where this could happen. I think that's exactly what we exist to do." Amber Massie-Blomfield, executive director of Camden People's Theatre. Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to the duo who run Camden People's Theatre in north London: Brian Logan, artistic director, and Amber Massie-Blomfield, executive director. They chat about what it's like to run a building together, how the radical fringe theatre is bringing discussions about gender and diversity to the fore through theatre, and how to dismantle the patriarchy in three weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*This podcast was included in The Stage’s best podcasts to listen to in 2017!* In this episode Rebecca Atkinson-Lord chats to Erica Whyman, deputy artistic director at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Erica talks about seeing yourself represented on stage, making Shakespeare accessible to new audiences and, of course, legacy... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*This podcast was included in The Stage’s best podcasts to listen to in 2017!* Note: this conversation was recorded in May 2016. As part of a series of conversations with artistic directors about the idea of legacy, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Matt Burman, former artistic director of Yorkshire Festival and Norfolk & Norwich Festival. They discuss proper payment of artists, how to engage audiences, the value of scratch performances and the importance of dialogue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*This podcast was included in The Stage’s top podcasts of 2017!* Rebecca Atkinson-Lord has a series of conversations with artistic directors about leaving a lasting impact in the ephemeral world of theatre. In this episode, Rebecca talks to Natalie Ibu who runs tiata fahodzi, a company that makes work reflecting the changing African diaspora in contemporary Britain. Discussion turns to diversity, and what that word actually means, as well as welcoming new audiences into theatres by breaking down some of the formalities that are traditionally associated with going to the theatre. Find out more about tiata fahodzi here: www.tiatafahodzi.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Fenton, artistic director and chief executive of Contact in Manchester, talks to Rebecca Atkinson-Lord about legacy and how to leave something behind in the ephemeral world of theatre. Matt and Rebecca discuss the importance of young people in decision making processes and whether informed people always make informed decisions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this series on the (im)possibility of legacy in the ephemeral world of theatre Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to artistic directors across the country. This week, she's with Annabel Turpin who has run ARC in Stockton for the last 8 years. Some of the things they talk about are: how art can change the world; whether you should or shouldn't eat broccoli; the idea of paying for theatre after you've seen the show, like in a hairdresser; the value of arts centres; artists as people who spin the fabric of society... For more information about ARC go to arconline.co.uk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this latest episode looking at legacy in the ephemeral world of theatre, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Iain Bloomfield. He's the artistic director of Theatre In The Mill in Bradford. They talk about the intersection of academia and art, and how the two spheres can feed into each other. They also question the purpose of the Arts Council. There's swearing in this episode because Rebecca encourages Iain to say 'fuck'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theatre can be a very ephemeral art form. In a series of interviews with artistic directors, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord asks whether it's possible to leave behind something more permanent. In this episode Rebecca talks to Vicky Featherstone, who runs the Royal Court in London - a theatre with one of the most important legacies in the country. She was also the founding artistic director of the National Theatre of Scotland, with the opportunity to put foundations in place for a long-lasting theatrical legacy for an entire nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to artistic directors about the idea of legacy and leaving a permanent mark in the ephemeral world of theatre. In this episode, Rebecca speaks to John McGrath, artistic director of the Manchester International Festival, about networks, ethics and nationality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second in a series of interviews with artistic directors about legacy and leaving something behind in the ephemeral medium of theatre. Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Rachel Tackley, Director of English Touring Theatre, who is about to take up post as Executive Director at Chichester Festival Theatre. They chat about how to inspire young people, working all hours, and contingency plans for a zombie apocalypse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A series of interviews with artistic directors about the idea of legacy and leaving something behind in the ephemeral world of theatre. In this episode, over mushroom curry, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks to Alan Lane about the Slung Low hub in Leeds as well as the influence of theatre boards and the importance of taking risks. Find out more about Slung Low at www.slunglow.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This transmission was found on a discarded USB stick outside the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square. Its datestamp is 04.05.2066. It appears to document the system failure of a small space shuttle headed for Pluto and the deranged ramblings of the shuttle's pilot Major Tim Bano. The USB stick's provenance is unknown. Solve for X. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This transmission was found on a discarded USB stick outside the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square. Its datestamp is 04.05.2066. It appears to be mark the system failure of a small space shuttle headed for Pluto and the deranged ramblings of the shuttle's pilot Major Tim Bano. The USB stick's provenance is unknown. Solve for X. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Sunday 15th November 2015, Battersea Arts Centre broadcast four theatre shows live from BBC's Television Centre. Tim Bano watched the broadcast with his sister and his cat, and together they offered an insightful commentary. He also went behind the scenes of TV Centre before the broadcast, so there are bits of that adventure in there too. Live from TVC is available on BBC iPlayer until later December. You can catch all the performers - Jess Thom, Gecko Theatre, Richard DeDomenici, Common Wealth and Islington Community Theatre - on tour around the country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In association with Nick Hern Books. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Presenter Tim Bano follows the progress of scripts from submission to shortlisting by speaking to judges, readers and writers. Featuring interviews with: Michael Oglesby, Anna Jordan, Sarah Frankcom, Suzanne … Continue reading Pursued by a Bear: The Bruntwood Story See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Bano is watching a performance of The Encounter by Simon McBurney and Complicite, part of the Edinburgh International Festival 2015. Tim Bano is also sitting in his bedroom two weeks later. The two of him discusses what he is watching and has watched. Please listen through headphones and at a decent volume. The Encounter is touring: Warwick Arts … Continue reading The Encounter – A Review See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last cub mini-episode of this month and we sat with down with Graeae theatre company’s Amit Sharma and performer Arthur Hughes to talk about Jack Thorne’s new play The Solid Life of Sugar Water which is on at the Pleasance. Podcasts produced by Tim Bano and Annegret Märten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is Rebecca Crookshank’s one-woman show about her time in the Royal Air Force. As a Fringe First Timer she has to learn to navigate a terrain of a different kind. Until 30th Aug 2015, 4.30pm at the Underbelly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Between August 24-29 Tall Women in Clogs will be performing at the Fringe, offering insights into everything from feminism to footwear. Tim Bano and Rebecca Jacobson talked to the makers of the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke to poet Luke Wright about his Fringe shows What I learned from Johnny Bevan at Summerhall and Stay at Home Dandy at The Underbelly and the difference between poetry performance and theatre performance. And you’ll also get to hear some poetry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another Fringe first-time performer! Ben Norris, who is in Edinburgh with his show The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family, talks about his first time festival experience and shares with us his favourite caffeine fuel stops. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonny and the Baptists set the failure of democracy to music and speak to us about their new show The End is Nigh at the Roundabout (Summerhall). Podcast produced by Tim Bano and Annegret Marten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sketches and musical numbers inspired by British news headlines – Exeunt presents a sneak audio peek into his year’s NewsRevue. The performers along with Musical Director Michael Riley take on Fox News, Hilary Clinton and Tinder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First time at the Fringe? Fret not, we’ll get some solidarity into your ears as we speak to Fringe First Timer Lucy Grace and her show garden. Episode 3 of our Edinburgh mini episodes includes ornithological considerations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our second mini episode from the Edinburgh Fringe is about Victoria Rigby’s show Girl from Nowhere. We spoke to director Whitney Mosery about music, memories and cassette tapes. Produced by Tim Bano and Annegret Marten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bear has stopped pursuing. During August she’s giving birth to lots of little cubs, a selection of mini episodes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2015. There’ll be interviews and insights into performers’ and punters’ experiences of the Festival. Isley Lynn’s show Tether is about a blind long distance runner and her guide. We spoke to cast … Continue reading Cubs #1: Tether See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In association with Nick Hern Books. Visit nickhernbooks.co.uk/exeunt for exclusive discounts on books by many of the playwrights featured in this podcast. This month we talk to nine playwrights at various stages of their career and at different points of the writing process. We discuss all aspects of playwriting, from the initial sparks of thought … Continue reading Uncaused Effects: Playwrights on Playwriting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month with a comprehensive look at European theatre! Annegret talks to Andrew Haydon, Lee Anderson and Megan Vaughan at Theatertreffen in Berlin. Tim talks to Selma Dimitrijevic, the artistic director of Greyscale Theatre. Rebecca Jacobson finds out about an immersive Twin-Peaks-inspired show in Germany. Holger Syme says intelligent things about German theatre. Chris Thorpe … Continue reading Pursued by a Bear – episode 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month it’s political. We have reviews and discussions of the latest in political theatre including…. Reviews of Lampedusa at Soho Theatre, Fight Night at Unicorn Theatre and Stand at Battersea Arts Centre. Round the table to discuss the shows are Bob Churchill, Jessie Thompson, Tim Bano and Annegret Marten Also, we have Conrad Murray … Continue reading Pursued by a Bear – episode 2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month’s endearingly ramshackle offerings: reviews of Little Light at Orange Tree Theatre, A Stab In The Dark at Lyric Hammersmith, The Eradication of Schizophrenia In Western Lapland at the Albany. Round the table are Catherine Love, Megan Vaughan, Annegret Marten and Tim Bano. Also, Brian Logan talks about his role at Camden People’s Theatre; … Continue reading Pursued by a Bear – episode 1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.