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Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Mama Bazooka: The Dome, interview with Sarah Dodd - IEN Immersive Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 57:15


Eric Spring in 't Veld, the CEO and creative director of Mama Bazooka, is interviewed by Sarah Dodd (Co-Founder, Escape Room Industry Conference), one of the world's most renowned escape enthusiasts. In this interview, Eric will share his insights on escape room design, the journey of creating The Dome, and much more.Founded in 2013 by Eric Spring in 't Veld (CEO and Creative Director), Mama Bazooka pioneered real-life escape experiences in the Netherlands. Their 2018 creation, THE DOME, has garnered international acclaim, achieving a top ranking on Terpeca's prestigious list. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Stretch, twist and noodle yourself into a black hole  

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 13:53


Join Charlie as he crosses the event horizon, and slips into a black hole!If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
A Listener Contribution From Poet And Academic Lee Campbell: Write On! Audio Weekly

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 17:08


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print Please note that there is some explicit language in this week's episode.    Our listener contribution this month is from Lee Campbell.    Dr Lee Campbell is an artist, performance poet, filmmaker, writer and academic.  He is the founder of Homo Humour a project promoting queer male film making and storytelling. Here's Lee with a selection of his work. If you would like to find out more about Lee Campbell and his work you can visit his Write Out Loud profile here https://www.writeoutloud.net/profiles/leecampbellAnd follow him on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/leejjcampbell The original sound recordings in this episode were by Lee Campbell We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write on! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England

MOVERS SHAKERS MAKERS
Rerelease - Boys Dance Too

MOVERS SHAKERS MAKERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 57:18


5 years after first recorded, we're rereleasing this episode of our first dance flavoured mini series - Ballet for the 21st Century. We've chosen to revisit the last ep in that series, Boys Dance Too, because having just discussed the film Billy Elliot we thought it was worth digging into some themes that came up in more depth.This episode has been shortened from its original length...--------------------Why is the bullying of boys who want to take ballet so persistent? Emma Lister seeks to answer this question and why their love of dance is often defended with the usual football comparison/"real men lift women" trope. In the final episode of of our mini-series, Ballet for the Twenty-first Century, we'll open up topics such as: body image, casting, role models, gendered ballet technique, The Billy Elliot Effect and homophobia.Special guests: Denzil Bailey, Richard Bermange, James Forbat, Matthew Paluch and Mark Samaras.REFERENCES:M. Paluch. (2019). There's an elephant in the room and it's gay.... Dancing Times. October 2019, p29-31. www.dancing-times.co.ukThis mini-series  has been made possible by a grant  using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Dark Park: Unlocking the Secret to Experiences That Leave a Lasting Impression - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 38:02


Gijs Geers, founder of DarkPark, is a pioneering force in the escape room industry. In an inspiring presentation, he unveils the secret ingredient behind DarkPark's unforgettable experiences, revealing for the first time how an invisible layer leaves a lasting impact on players.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Twinkle, sparkle, and beam like a star

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:23


Join Charlie as he explores a beautiful nebula, and the colourful stars that are born there ✨If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Acting Strong
Patsy Palmer: from the East End to Eastenders, 30 years as an iconic soap character

Acting Strong

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 20:29 Transcription Available


Patsy Palmer is an Actor, DJ, Wellness Advocate and Cultural Icon, best known for her unforgettable role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders — a character she has embodied for over 30 years, earning her a place in British television history. Patsy's background and career is a story underpinned by resilience.In this episode, Patsy shares honest reflections on growing up in the East End of London, her early experiences in the acting industry, and the importance of creating space and opportunity for working class actors in today's cultural landscape.She speaks candidly about the realities of being seen as an “icon,” what that label means to her, and how she's carved out a different kind of life in Malibu — one that keeps her grounded, passionate, and connected to her roots.Hosts & Guests:Ali Godfrey (Host)Unique Spencer (Host)Patsy Palmer (Guest)Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodesEmail: actingstrong@generationarts.org.ukwww.actingstrong.comSocial Media:@ActingStrongInstagram: @GEN_ARTS Facebook: @GenerationArts Produced & Edited by: Ali GodfreyActing Strong is brought to you by Generation Arts and this production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.generationarts.org.uk

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
Writing Tips From Novelist and Podcaster Anna Britton: Write On! Audio Weekly

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 22:38


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print.Our writing tips for June are from Anna Britton, the host and founder of the Rejected Writers Club Podcast.   A writer herself, Anna's debut crime thriller "Shot in the dark" was published in October 2023 and the Rejected Writers Club podcast was featured on Write on Audio in February.  Anna was alongside Write On! Editor Madeleine White for this recording. Find out more about Anna Britton and her work by visiting her website here https://annabritton.co.uk/And you can listen to the Rejected Writers' Club Podcast which Anna hosts here https://open.spotify.com/show/1ywPPUA1XfgAaBJZLAjxB8?si=6fb486a54a364a6b  We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.  

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Entered: Building a High-Tech Narratively Rich Open World Game - IEN Immersive Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 55:30


Take a deep dive with Jeroen van Hasselt (Co-Founder, Entered), into the trials and triumphs of producing a unique, 200-minute-long game experience such as Demise of the Gricers, that pushes the boundaries of conventional escape game design. Explore the intricacies of world-building, next-level player equipment, narrative & system design, player engagement and training your actors to deliver upon a seamless, organic real-life immersive experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
How do planets decide which direction to go?

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:17


Why do planets stay in their orbits and not just fly away? And do planets spin whilst orbiting? Anna Gammon-Ross, Senior Planetarium Astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more.If you enjoyed hearing from today's astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it's the perfect place to expand your cosmic knowledge. Visit rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory to find out more. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Spin, swirl, and orbit through space

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 15:31


Join Charlie as he spins on his axis, twisting and turning through space like a planet.If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
The Writers' Gym Podcast". Write On! Audio And Friends

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 46:44


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print.For this episode we have another in our Write On! Audio And Friends series in which we share episodes from other podcasts we think you may enjoy.  This time we revisit The Writers' Gym Podcast created by writer and writing coach Dr Rachel Knightley and featuring audio drama writer and novelist Emily Inkpen and Write On! Audio Producer Chris Gregory.  This episode is all about making time for your writing. You can find out more about Rachel Knightley and The Writers' Gym here https://www.writersgym.com/ We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Episodic Storytelling: ERIC Panel Discussion IEN Immersive Experience Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 58:05


Join Lukas Rancher (Crime Runners), Dan Wiseman (The Detective Society), Bob & Nikki Kimber (Hysteria Escape Rooms), and Andrew Preble (Escape My Room) as they explore the advantages of episodic storytelling and how each approaches it differently. The panel will discuss why they choose this format, how it fosters player engagement, and the unique challenges it presents from both creative and business perspectives. Gain valuable insights and advice for crafting your own episodic stories in immersive experiences.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acting Strong
Sarah Seggari: Resilience behind the role, from Drama School to BBC Drama, and finding love for Shakespeare

Acting Strong

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 38:54 Transcription Available


Actor Sarah Seggari joins Ali and Unique for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about her journey from South London to becoming a series regular playing Rida Amaan on BBC's Casualty.She shares how solid drama school training set the foundation, but it was learning to trust her gut—like the time she stuck with her original self-tape despite her agent's advice—that helped her land the role. Sarah talks candidly about relocating to Cardiff for filming, building a new community, and the everyday resilience it takes to keep going in the industry.Packed with gold for aspiring actors, Sarah unpacks what it's like to work with a rotating cast of guest actors, the shift from stage to screen, and how to create a truthful TV character when scripts can change at the last minute. She speaks with real passion about her experiences at Shakespeare's Globe, how she unlocked a love for Shakespeare, and gives practical advice on preparing strong classical monologues for auditions.If you're an actor navigating early career highs and lows, this episode is full of insight, humour, and hard-earned wisdom.Subscribe, spread the word and turn on your notifications. Each guest brings their own take on resilience. So take what lands, leave what doesn't.Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodesEmail: actingstrong@generationarts.org.ukwww.actingstrong.comSocial Media:@ActingStrongInstagram: @GEN_ARTS Facebook: @GenerationArts Produced & Edited by: Ali GodfreyActing Strong is brought to you by Generation Arts and this production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.generationarts.org.uk

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Blast off and explore the solar system

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 14:35


From volcanoes on Venus, to diamond rain on Neptune - join Charlie on a cosmic adventure to discover the planets in our solar system

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
'Madly In Love With Thunderstorms' by Patsy Middleton: Write On! Audio Poem Of The Month

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:11


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print This week we have a Poem Of The Month episode.  This one is called “Madly in Love With Thunderstorms” and it is written by Patsy Middleton and read by Sally Walker-Taylor. You can find out more about Patsy and her work in this interview from 2022 https://pentoprint.org/write-on-interviews-writer-patsy-middleton/  We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Lemon Difficult, The Key of Dreams: Lessons from running a 24 hour immersive experience - Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 59:34


Join Creative Director Ivan Carić and performer Emily Carding as they share the challenges and lessons from running a 24-hour interactive experience set in the eerie world of horror and weird fiction. Discover how they blended immersive theatre, deconstructed storytelling, puzzles, and hospitality within the atmospheric setting of a 17th-century historic house to create a truly unforgettable experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
What are meteors? ☄️ Q&A with an Astronomer

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 10:22


Ever wondered how asteroids form? Or the difference between a meteor, a meteorite, and a meteoroid? Jake Foster, Public Astronomy Officer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more.If you enjoyed hearing from today's astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it's the perfect place to expand your cosmic knowledge. Visit rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory to find out more. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
A Listener Contribution From Samantha Shakes: Write On! Audio Weekly

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 20:07


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print This week we have a listener contribution from London based writer Samantha Shakes.  Samantha is a scriptwriter with an interest in social justice and the spiritual aspects of life. She became interested in storytelling through her work with London's so-called "difficult to reach" communities. Samantha has been published in medical journals and her scripts have appeared on stage and in podcasts.    Sam's piece is called “Seen To Unseen”. You can find out more about Sam Shakes via her Page Turner Awards page herehttps://pageturnerawards.com/users/sam-shakes  We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England

Acting Strong
Helder Fernandes: From Harlesden to Hollywood? Netflix success and staying humble, side jobs as a working actor

Acting Strong

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 25:56 Transcription Available


An episode for aspiring actors looking for inspiration on resilience, success, and a grounding in the realities of being a jobbing actor.  Actor Helder Fernandes has starred in Black Mirror, Rings of Power, The Gentlemen, Top Boy, and the National Theatre's Our Generation.  In this down-to-earth conversation with Ali and Unique he shares his journey from struggling to get into drama school to starring in Netflix hits while maintaining a side job for a supermarket. Helder reflects on balancing fame with staying grounded, finding his confidence through Generation Arts, and the importance of remaining humble despite success in the industry.  He describes using lockdown to perfect self-taping skills that led to commercial and TV opportunities and shares his experience performing verbatim theatre in Our Generation at the National Theatre.He opens up about his lack of high school exam grades, struggles through three years of drama school auditions before finally being accepted and learning to embrace his unique journey and build confidence through drama school training.Helder is giving back to Generation Arts and showing others from similar backgrounds that success is possible, and we are sure you'll agree he is truly a role model to all aspiring actors out there. Subscribe, spread the word and turn on your notifications. Each guest brings their own take on resilience, so take what lands and leave what doesn't.Hosts & Guests:Ali Godfrey (Host)Unique Spencer (Host)Helder Fernandes (Guest)Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodesEmail: actingstrong@generationarts.org.ukwww.actingstrong.comSocial Media:@ActingStrongInstagram: @GEN_ARTS Facebook: @GenerationArts Produced & Edited by: Ali GodfreyActing Strong is brought to you by Generation Arts and this production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.generationarts.org.uk

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Adrian Hon: Trends, Traps & Opportunities in the Immersive Entertainment Sector - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 58:55


Adrian Hon (Game Designer and Author) is a prolific maker, writer and fan within the Immersive Entertainment space who has spent the past two years attending, assessing and discussing dozens of experiences around the world. He will be sharing key trends that are resonating well with audiences within the sector, common pitfalls and traps that he has identified across immersive strands and areas of learning and opportunities that could be adopted to offer more relevant, resonant and sustainable experiences for a spectrum of emerging to seasoned immersive experience goers. The talk also draws upon his recent interviews with founders and leaders of the biggest immersive experience organisations in the world.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
How does the moon affect the ocean?

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:51


Ever wondered how many craters there are on the moon? Or why the moon is grey and not rainbow coloured? Imo Bell, Astronomy Education Assistant at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more.If you enjoyed hearing from today's astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it's the perfect place to expand your cosmic knowledge. Visit rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory to find out more. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Bounce, float and skate across the moon

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 16:33


Can you imagine skateboarding on the moon!? Well that's exactly what Charlie is up to in this episode. Join in as he glides, flips, and carves out shapes across the lunar landscape.

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
Writing Tips From Ian McMillan: Write On! Audio Weekly

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 35:56


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To PrintOur writing tips this month are from poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan.  Ian is the regular presenter of BBC Radio's 'The Verb' and a regular guest on other radio and TV programmes.  He has a number of poetry collections to his name and his work has appeared in numerous anthologies and won several prizes. A proud Yorkshireman, Ian lives in Darfield, the village of his birth.   Ian was in conversation with Write On! editor Madeleine White. You can listen to The Verb on BBC Radio 4 here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006tnsf And you can read some of Ian's work on his Poetry Society page here https://poems.poetrysociety.org.uk/poets/ian-mcmillan/  We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Jenny McNeill: Food as a tool for immersion - IEN Immersive Experience Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 32:46


Jenny McNeil takes a deep dive into how to use food as a tool for conveying narrative and engaging the imagination. From understanding the key emotions that food and communal eating extract, to discussing how truly immersive food content can sit within larger scale experiences. Finally, we'll cover how food can be monetised within a customer or branded experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP's monthly best of
Turning Points - Jonathan Ruppin and Emma Claire Sweeney - Ruppin Agency Writers' Studio

WRP's monthly best of

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 21:54


In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen speaks with husband-and-wife team Jonathan Ruppin and Emma Claire Sweeney, who run the Ruppin Agency Writers' Studio. Their retreats in Paris (https://www.ruppinagency.com/paris/) and North Wales, along with their mentoring programmes, have become sought-after experiences for writers. Their upcoming Paris retreat (18–23 May), hosted by the Véranda Association Culturelle, will take place in a stunning house in the 15th arrondissement, often featured in architectural publications. Emma Claire Sweeney is an award-winning author and senior lecturer at the Open University. Her novel Owl Song at Dawn was named Nudge Book of the Year    (literary category), and her co-authored biography A Secret Sisterhood received praise from Margaret Atwood for its contributions to literary history. Emma's work has appeared in The Paris Review, TIME, and The Washington Post, and she has won the Society of Authors, Arts Council England, and the Royal Literary Fund awards. Jonathan Ruppin is an editor and former literary agent with over 30 years of industry experience. He led the Ruppin Agency from 2016 to 2024, where every novel sold was award-nominated, with wins including the Portico Prize and the Somerset Maugham Award. He has collaborated with English PEN, the Booker Prize Foundation, and New Books in German, and served as a judge for the Costa Novel Award, Guardian First Book Award, and the RNA Awards. Check out Emma and Jonathan's site: ruppinagency.com or contact Emma and Jonathan by email at studio@ruppinagency.com to book a retreat or for literary mentoring.

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
How hot is the sun? ☀️ Q&A with an Astronomer

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 15:14


Does every solar system have a sun? How can astronomers study the sun when it's so bright? Tania de Sales Marques, Senior Astronomy Manager at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more.If you enjoyed hearing from today's astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it's the perfect place to expand your cosmic knowledge. Visit rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory to find out more. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space . These short, accessible episodes encourage children to move, dance, and use their imagination. Winner of the Silver Award at the 2023 British Podcast Awards (Kids category) and featured at No. 5 in The Guardian's “20 Best Podcasts for Kids and Teens.” Search ‘Audiomoves' wherever you get your podcasts.Follow for more fun!Check out our YouTube: youtube.com/@peutetretheatre   Instagram: @peutetretheatreWebsite: peutetretheatre.co.ukCreative TeamCreator & Director: Daphna AttiasNarrator: Charlie HendrenWriter: Bridget LappinAstronomer: Tania de Sales MarquesComposer & Sound Designer: Ellie IsherwoodProducer: Bridie DonaghyEngagement Producer: Niki Lavithis Access Consultant: Amelia CavalloMarketing Manager: Vic Shead Podcast Illustration: Evie FridelGraphic Design: Studio27ElevenThank you to the children at Beecroft Garden Primary School for their awesome questions. Audiomoves in Space is funded by Arts Council England. Peut-Être Theatre is supported by Garfield Weston Foundation, Backstage Trust, and Phoenix Court. 

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Explode like a supernova

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 9:48


Stars don't just twinkle - sometimes they explode. Witness the spectacular end of a star's life and discover how it gives rise to new stars, black holes, and the building blocks of life itself.Content warning: please be aware that this episode features sounds of fireworks and explosions throughout.If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
What is a supernova?

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:56


Why do some stars explode? What different shapes can a nebula can be? Sam Imperato, Planetarium Astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more.If you enjoyed hearing from today's astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it's the perfect place to expand your cosmic knowledge. Visit rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory to find out more. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre
Sizzle, melt, and bubble Like plasma ☀️

Audiomoves by Peut-Être Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 11:35


Move along with Charlie as he buzzes with energy from the sun!If you enjoyed today's episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About AudiomovesAudiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasting off into space . These short, accessible episodes encourage children to move, dance, and use their imagination. Winner of the Silver Award at the 2023 British Podcast Awards (Kids category) and featured at No. 5 in The Guardian's “20 Best Podcasts for Kids and Teens.” Search ‘Audiomoves' wherever you get your podcasts.Follow for more fun!Check out our YouTube: youtube.com/@peutetretheatre  Instagram: @peutetretheatreWebsite: peutetretheatre.co.ukThanks to the Royal Observatory Greenwich. You can find out more about their amazing work here: rmg.co.uk/royal-observatoryCreative TeamCreator & Director: Daphna AttiasNarrator: Charlie HendrenWriter: Bridget LappinComposer & Sound Designer: Ellie IsherwoodProducer: Bridie DonaghyEngagement Producer: Niki Lavithis Access Consultant: Amelia CavalloMarketing Manager: Vic Shead Podcast Illustration: Evie FridelGraphic Design: Studio27ElevenAudiomoves in Space is funded by Arts Council England. Peut-Être Theatre is supported by Garfield Weston Foundation, Backstage Trust, and Phoenix Court. 

Acting Strong
Tamara Lawrance: Fearless in Get Millie Black, the courage to choose carefully, building a career that matters

Acting Strong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 31:08 Transcription Available


What happens when a performer refuses to compromise on their artistic integrity from day one? Tamara Lawrance's remarkable career journey offers a masterclass in building success through meaningful choices and unwavering self-belief.Tamara chats to Ali and Unique about their recent work in "The Comeuppance" at the Almeida Theatre and their groundbreaking role in Channel 4's "Get Millie Black" – a production they describe as "seminal" for its unprecedented representation of diverse Jamaican communities and centering of queer and trans stories. Filmed primarily in Kingston with local talent, the series reconnected Tamara with their heritage while showcasing Jamaica's rich creative ecosystem to international audiences.The conversation reveals Tamara's approach to career development, guided by a simple yet powerful principle: "If I only have a finite pool of energy, I want to give it to something that I care about." This intentionality has resulted in an impressive body of work spanning prestigious stages like the National Theatre alongside major screen productions for BBC, Netflix, and Channel 4.Most compelling is Tamara's vulnerability about their journey from a shy drama school student who experienced anxiety to the confident professional they are today. Whether you're a beginner actor, fellow artist or someone seeking inspiration for your own creative path, Tamara's story demonstrates how authenticity, preparation, and resilience can create a career that's not just successful, but deeply fulfilling. Listen now for insights that will transform how you approach your artistic journey. Hosts & Guests:Ali Godfrey (Host)Unique Spencer (Host)Tamara Lawrance (Guest)Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodesSend us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodesEmail: actingstrong@generationarts.org.ukwww.actingstrong.comSocial Media:@ActingStrongInstagram: @GEN_ARTS Facebook: @GenerationArts Produced & Edited by: Ali GodfreyActing Strong is brought to you by Generation Arts and this production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.generationarts.org.uk

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS
An Interview With Novelist John Marrs: Write On! Audio Weekly

Pen To Print: THE PODCAST FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS & WRITERS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 54:09


Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print  Our latest interview episode features author and journalist John Marrs.  The author of both speculative fiction novelsand thrillers, John's books have topped bestseller charts and “The One” was adapted as a series on Netflix.  John wasin conversation with Write On! Editor Madeleine White. You can find out more about John and his books by visiting his website here https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/And follow him on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/johnmarrs.author/ We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write on! or hear themon this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen To Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Glitch Studios: The Theatre Reimagined – Introducing AR to the Stage - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 31:40


Sami Hamid from Glitch Studios pulls back the curtain and reveals how wearable XR headsets can be implemented into live staged theatre performances, bringing virtual characters and set pieces to life alongside real actors. This talk touches upon the technical implementation of AR, how it works with your AV setup, how real actors can act alongside virtual actors, and how to achieve all this without blowing up your budget.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Any Questions? Entrepreneurship & Immersive - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 58:25


Andy Barnes (Director, Entourage), Mairi Nolan (Puzzle Game Designer), Tom Lionetti-Maguire (Founder of Little Lion Entertainment), Farouk Dean (Co-Founder of NEXUS and Cellar Door) and Mark Sarfo Kantanka (Co-Founder of NEXUS and Cellar Door) in an open Q&A session, for our panelists and the audience to wrestle with the problems associated with developing your creative idea into a sustainable business. In this open discussion we're led by the audience and attempt to answer questions, offer advice and guidance and share our experiences developing live immersive work.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Horror & Trojan Horses: Hidden lessons from creating a theatrical scare experience - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 37:57


Join Michael Badelt from INTYA Creative as he explores turning mistakes into a success: How a small immersive scare attraction went from "Okay“ to "Oh Wow!!“Hear about the sometimes surprising learnings made through the iterations and how those were incorporated back into the show to create an experience that was not just entertaining but had a hidden meaning that was engaging audiences even after the show was over. We will also look at some of the basics behind the emotional concept of fear, its applications and why creating a rather sneaky rollercoaster across the full emotional spectrum might actually be scarier than just going "Boo!"This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Simon Brind, Agency & Alibi: Participant secrets from the larp toolkit - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 28:56


Simon Brind discusses concepts of Agency and Alibi in the creation of Larp and their connections to creating meaningful experiences for participants. In this talk he explores 'Agency' - the ability of an active participant in a story to make decisions that change the story in meaningful ways (and what that means for dramaturgy), 'Alibi' '- the idea that the participant experience can be designed in such a way that they can act or behave in ways that they would not normally act and 'Bleed' - the transfer of experience from participant to character or from character to participant.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monocle 24: Meet the Writers
Stephen May's reimagination of Victor Grayson

Monocle 24: Meet the Writers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 28:22


Stephen May has a penchant for reimagining the lives of historical figures and his new novel, ‘Green Ink’, is a case in point. May evocatively explores what could have happened on firebrand politician Victor Grayson’s last day. The former socialist MP suspiciously disappeared one night in September 1920. May joins Georgina Godwin to share insights on writing, creativity and his role at Arts Council England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Boomtown: Facilitating Collaborative Narrative in Large Scale Immersive Worlds - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 47:29


In this talk, Megan Clifton (Head of Narrative, Boomtown Fair) will discuss her learnings in her three years holding the storyline, the challenges of managing a truly collaborative fictional world, and how the ground-up model of interactive storytelling continues to find its feet.Boomtown is the largest interactive theatre in the world, aiming to create an accessible, playable space where the audience can imagine new versions of themselves, new futures for themselves, try new realities on for size and become what they've always dreamed of becoming. Starting in 2009, Boomtown has kept a narrative throughline throughout, becoming deeper, more intricate and more multifaceted year-on-year. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
SWAMP & Les Enfant Terribles: Immersive Entertainment to Brand Experiences - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 57:41


Join Ollie Jones (Co-Founder of SWAMP) and James Seager (Creative Director of Les Enfants Terribles) to learn more about their journey from entertainment providers to established brand collaborators as they share how they made a meaningful transition, what they wish they had known in the early days and the benefits, opportunities and challenges of the brand engagement and immersive entertainment worlds coming together.Both Les Enfants Terribles & SWAMP have a long legacy of delivering award-winning, innovative Immersive Entertainment experiences, leading to their signature styles and expertise being sought out by brands for experiential campaigns. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Fever - Beyond Creativity: How Data Informs a Show's Success - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 26:41


In this session, Jessie Fu (Senior Manager of Strategy and Partnerships) highlights what Fever have learned about how new technologies are empowering immersive experience creators. Jessi shares topline data on key components and considerations that have driven a show's successes from conception to execution, and discusses how integrating commercial and technical strategies can reduce risk. Jessie also unpacks how the strategic use of data and demand generation can better meet audience expectations and improve commercial performance. Additionally, she provides insights into how some of their experiences have scaled globally. This session was designed to equip creative leaders with the tools to blend artistic vision with business acumen, using technology as the connecting force.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Rematch: Rumble in the Jungle, Connecting Communities and Generations - IEN Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 31:59


Les Seddon-Brown (CEO and producer of Rematch) takes us through the makings of this unique show and how they were able to engage a higher-than-average attendance by first time Immersive goers of all ages and members of the global majority and dive into how the show resonated with a broad and diverse cast, crew, audiences and communities alike.Rematch remagine the greatest stories in sport as live immersive events. Part immersive theatre, part festival, Rematch allows audiences to time-travel back to experience these stories as if they were there. Over 78 shows, Rumble in the Jungle Rematch gave fans in London the opportunity to travel back to Zaire 1974 to witness the Greatest boxing fight in history between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
Innovative Digital Access: A Creative Case for Accessibility - IEN Experience Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 32:48


In this session, Laura Wilkinson and Ben Fredericks talk about the development process for incorporating accessibility in their immersive show "Choosing Children" from the outset of the creative process, the lessons learned, and where accessibility in immersive can go from here.Choosing Children was a dramatic and interactive live spectacle for an intimate audience, which aimed to be fully accessible and inclusive. Audiences could request British Sign Language, Audio Description, and/or Captioning in every performance through an integrated Access System.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music Therapy Conversations
Ep 95 Dr Chamari Wedamulla

Music Therapy Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 59:11


In this episode, Davina Vencatasamy talks to Dr Chamari Wedamulla. Chamari is an independent researcher specialising in music education, with expertise in integrating music therapy approaches to enhance student mental health and well-being. Previously affiliated with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Birmingham City University,  Chamari contributed to the Fair & Inclusive Music Midlands (FIMM) project commissioned by Arts Council England, exploring the perceptions of the Midlands music education landscape and current learning barriers faced by young people, while coordinating with a range of key stakeholders and organisations within the field. Chamari's  PhD in Music Education and Music Therapy (Kingston University, London) focused on employing music therapy techniques in education to support adolescents' mental health. She was a steering group member of EDI MS, which is a cross-organisational network which aims to promote, support and share good practice in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Higher Education in the UK. Chamari has co-authored reports for Arts Council England and contributed to publications such as The Routledge Companion to Women and Musical Leadership (2024).

Immersive Experience Network Podcast
DaDaFest Panel: Creative accessibility within immersive practice - IEN Immersive Experience Summit 2024

Immersive Experience Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 62:06


Joe Strickland (Digital Producer, DaDaFest), Laura Wilkinson (Producer, Ben Fredericks [Collaborations]), Thomas Florence (Artistic Director, But Why? Theatre) and Ben Fredericks (Writer and Director, Ben Fredericks [Collaborations]) discuss how the immersive sector can avoid disabling those audiences in the all too familiar ways they have been disabled by other forms of art and entertainment. This panel was a discussion between immersive creators about the broader topic of accessibility and how to make sure that creators and producers, can incorporate accessibility into events and experiences in a creative and effective way.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Little Atoms
Little Atoms 939 - Susan Barker's Old Soul

Little Atoms

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 27:41


Susan Barker is the author of four books. Her third novel, The Incarnations, was a New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book, a Kirkus Reviews' Top Ten Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize for Fiction. On this episode of Little Atoms she talks to Neil Denny about her latest novel Old Soul. An excerpt from Old Soul won a Northern Writers' Award for Fiction in 2020, as well as funding from Arts Council England and The Society of Authors. Susan currently lives in Manchester, where she is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opera Box Score
2024, Kick Rocks!

Opera Box Score

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 53:29


Alright, this week…It's the OBS year in review! From Beyoncé showing off her Italian Baroque chops to Arts Council England continuing to be the enemy of opera, to friend of the show Anthony Roth Costanzo being tapped as Opera Philadelphia's new GD, to other friend of the show Benjamin Bernheim getting the ultimate OBS bump, 2024 certainly was…something. The team breaks it down for you… GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore