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We had the cast of TORN which is written and directed by Alex Broun and co-directed and produced by Eliane Germanos with Zara Stars Production. We talked about the play and their interesting stage set up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 March 2024: Jen Crichton filling in for Helen Farmer. Samantha Wood, Foodiva letting us know where to go to celebrate Ramadan. We learn about an Emirati cultural experience, Whispers of the Sand at Andaz on The Palm with Dubai based writer and director - Alex Broun, Emirati writer and cultural guide, Bader Al Mansoori, and the CEO of Host Theatre - Yulia Maksimovich. Chef Kelvin from Jun's is talking about the link between food and stories. Looking at food wastage with Khuloud Al Nuwais - Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation & Secretary General, ne'ma National Steering Committee and Nikki Walsh, Director of F&B Marketing at Hilton. Looking at two females in F&B, Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa. - co founders of Supperclub Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I was joined by theatre director Alex Broun and Kate Erharde, the creative producer at Theatre of Digital Arts to announce an upcoming project towards the end of the year at the Theatre of Digital Arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever dreamed of being an actor?Do you realise just how emotionally involved actors are, when it comes to preparing for roles?Kitch and Neeil spoke with Alex Broun who is an Australian Actor about the upcoming course to learn Chubbuck's 12 Step Acting Technique, which is coming to the Middle East. Chubbuck's 12-Step Acting Technique Comes to the Middle East for the very first time! Zara Stars Productions is proud to announce the arrival of "The Power of the Actor" Workshop, featuring the renowned 12-step acting technique of Ivana Chubbuck. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for aspiring actors to learn from Claire Chubbuck, daughter of legendary acting coach Ivana Chubbuck. The Chubbuck technique has been the force behind many A-listers like Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Sylvestor Stallone and others, who have shaped their Hollywood careers. https://zarastars.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever thought about acting, maybe performing in a theatre and getting yourself in character? If you do, I have on the studio today the actor and playwright Alex Broun who has worked extensively with Short+Sweet, and he has brought along some of the actors and actresses that he has coached. Listen to the full podcast and get inspired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There may never be another Lions tour like it, with tears, talk of mutiny in the ranks, accusations, explosive player diaries and a head coach who appeared increasingly isolated. How did the 2001 Lions adventure to Australia go so badly wrong? How did it end in bitterness and recriminations? How did Austin Healy and Matt Dawson single handedly destroy the tour? Today I am joined by journalist and British & Irish Lions media manager Alex Broun to give us the inside story for the first time ever on how this calamitous tour went so badly wrong! ------------ This Wednesday we will be doing our only live show of the year in Fulham with special guests - Al Hargreaves and Chris Wyles - all money will go towards Ed Slaters foundation - please come along and have a great night - get your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rig-biz-pod-live-100th-episode-special-raising-money-for-ed-slater-tickets-407355440087?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
A cast of over 40 people, the Blind City theatre play is an adaptation of Dante Alighieri's classic Inferno. Alex Broun, the director of the production talked about how different and immersive the theatre play is, and he cast members shared how they auditioned and prepared for their role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 December 2021: Alex Broun talks about his latest murder mystery event. Guy In Dubai has been taking the role of Santa Claus to new heights Egyptian singer Lella Fada plays a very unique song she has released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 December 2021: Dubai dad Dean Munro lost his baby Monte shortly after he was born. He wrote a book to honour his memory. Hanan Ezzeldin, founder of The Family Hub, chats with Helen about how to explain the loss of a baby to family members, especially small siblings. Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus leaves the North Pole to say hello to Helen and answer questions from children. Principal Lisa gives advice on potty training, sleep training and solving behavioural issues with children over the holidays. And Helen hears from Alex Broun, whose four-year-old daughter Nai Nai is in hospital after a freak accident involving a treadmill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09 August 2021: As it's Book Lovers Day, Mark is turning all the pages today, and he starts off by finding out what is one of your favourite books. Author Karen Osman comes on-air to talk about the importance of books and reading, and Punam gets some writing tips form 9-year-old author Ayat Minhas. Screenwriter Alex Broun tells us how to go from paper to screen with your book. The DubaiLad keeps us in the loop with the latest trending stories, and Monica is Doin Dubai the classy way, but at a good deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 June 2021: Mark's is "Please do the needful." How about yours? Wednesday Wanderings with Nada: Nada gives us a tour of a chocolate factory right here in Dubai. Alex Broun gets a golden visa for all his contributions to the UAE's theatre scene. Just for Kids: Karim Beidas tells us about the different summer camps for kids of all ages. The Courtyard Playhouse: A full calendar of what's going on, including corporate training and summer camp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05 May 2021: Many of you have been confessing to things you're not good at, to Mark's amusement! Wednesday Wanderings: Nada takes us all the way to Cuba with a new restaurant she's visited. Alex Broun talks about the top three dramas at StudioRepublik. Just for Kids: Karim Beidas of Kidzapp has some suggestions on where to take the kids over the long Eid holiday. And if you're looking for an adventure, try these dive adventures offered by Freestyle Divers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 February 2021: What was one saying your mom overused while you were growing up? Tune in to find out some of our listeners' favourites and find out where you can have the best Thai food in town! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus, TikTok could be sold to Microsoft but that's not the only thing making news in our studio when it comes to the app. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
11 June 2020: Playwright and screenwriter, Alex Broun, updates us on the theatre scene in the UAE, with a few places starting to open up again. What can we look forward to, and what is there to do online in the world of theatre to fill our stage cravings in the meantime?
14 May 2020: Looking for something different to do this weekend, maybe to step out of your comfort zone without stepping out of your home? Why not take some (virtual!) steps into the world of theatre?! Playwright and screenwriter Alex Broun, Head of Drama at StudioRepublik, tells us why we should all give drama a go and about the online classes he’s set up to help us do so.
16/11/2019: At the next Emirates Litfest in Feb 2020, the dazzling yet sinister actions of the assassin Villanelle in Killing Eve, the serial killer in Linwood Barclay’s Elevator Pitch and the more insidious crimes in Christina Dalcher’s bestselling Vox, are offset by the inspiring and uplifting memoirs of the ‘Muslim Mother Theresa’ Edna Adan Ismail and champion for girls’ education and gender equality, Ziauddin Yousafzai. Alex Broun, Tamreez Inam and Flora Rees give their top recommendations about who they can’t wait to see next year.
28/09/2019: It was all about the connection between Florence and the Machine and poet Ted Hughes on Literary Soundtrack this week.
28/09/2019: Can a book give you the creeps? We reviewed The Institute, the latest novel from Stephen King, master of terrifying tales, and our listeners weighed in with the last book that scared them. Annabelle Corton from the Emirates Literature Foundation, playwright and Head of Drama at Studio Republik, Alex Broun, and freelance writer and voracious reader Fiona Du Viver chat all things King.
28/09/2019: So many books, so little time. Our reader recommending The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, The Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin, Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell, was Joan Wamae International Sales Manager at Hachette publishing (MENA region). She also shared her thoughts on Silence of the Lambs author Thomas Harris’ first standalone thriller in 13 years, Cari Mora!
This week Brian is joined in the studio by former Lions and Quins flanker, Peter Winterbottom. Joining them to go over the weekend's European finals are former Stade Francais and Scotland back, Hugo Southwell, and the EPCR chairman, Simon Halliday. Plus Leigh Centurions coach, Paul Cooke, looks back at rugby league's Challenge Cup action, and Alex Broun gives us a Super Rugby update. Nigel Owens is back to answer your questions and we'll be hearing from another member of the Team Behind the Team
In this week's episode Brian is joined by a World Cup Winner, former England and Saracens flanker, Maggie Alphonsi. We're looking back on the weekend's Champions Cup action as the quarter finals took place. We're joined by Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth and former Leinster prop Reggie Corrigan will give us the lowdown from the Irish perspective. Plus Leeds Rhinos' Kallum Watkins talks Super League and Alex Broun keeps us up to date with the latest from Super Rugby. As always, Nigel Owens is back to go through all your questions on the laws of the game.
Brian is joined in the studio by the Telegraph's rugby news correspondent, Gavin Mairs and they are reliving Round 4 of the 6 Nations with the help of former England captain Rob Andrew, former Scotland captain Mike Blair, Wales legend Shane Williams and London Irish's Tom Court. Hull FC coach Lee Radford joins and Alex Broun delves into Super Rugby with us. Plus Nigel Owens answers all your rugby law questions.
In this week's episode the Telegraph's Rugby News Correspondent Gavin Mairs will be alongside Brian to discuss the surprises and shocks of the 6 Nations so far as well as the latest Premiership action. Joining them are Gloucester legend James Simpson-Daniel, current cherry and whites hooker Richard Hibbard, Nigel Owens is back again to answer any questions, Rugby League legend Paul Cooke gives his take on the World Club Series, plus Australian journalist Alex Broun gives us a preview to the Super Rugby season. We also begin our first look into the Team Behind The Team as we build up to the Lions Tour later this year.