Podcasts about Grand Theatre

In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani. Born in Saint John, NB, and raised in Regina, Tahirih shares the inspiring and non-traditional journey that led her from classical music training in the Prairies to becoming a sought-after artist and educator in Canada's theatre scene. They discuss her early connection to choirs, her work as a singer and actor at Stratford Festival, and the founding of Ground Floor Team, an organization devoted to care-based rehearsal practices and conflict transformation in theatre. Tahirih also reflects on returning to school for vocal pedagogy and the evolving nature of her touring career. This episode explores: How classical music shaped Tahirih's performance journey Transitioning from musician to actor in the world of Shakespeare The founding and mission of Ground Floor Team and the ARCS methodology Touring across Canada with Catalyst Theatre's The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare Her return to school to complete a Master's in Vocal Pedagogy Insights on fostering healthier rehearsal spaces in Canadian theatre Guest:

Recorded for release W/C 14th April 2025 This week Scott Bird of the Grand Theatre walks us through the next 12 months of amazing shows, Scarlette Douglas talks home renovations and energy efficiency, we meet more of the team from Cirquoise, Gary Stevens lets us know about the Gatehouse Theatre's win at the Great British Pantomime Awards we preview the Bandai Namco Cross Store in Birmingham and Mike Dixon of Huggle Pets lets us know about their Family Fun Day.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, the Belgian-Moroccan dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Geneva's Grand Theatre, speaks to Dheepthika Laurent about his works "Boléro" and "Ihsane". The latter explores his complicated relationship with his late father and is a reference to a homophobic killing in 2012. Through his work, Cherkaoui has explored double culture, queer identity and removing gender boundaries. He also talks about choreographing for others: Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "Apeshit" video clip that was filmed in the Louvre museum and the "Like a Prayer" dance for Madonna's Celebration Tour last year.

A Saskatchewan theatre -- the oldest continuously operating theatre of its kind in Western Canada -- and cultural hub is competing to win a $50,000 grand prize! The Grand Theatre in Indian Head is involved in The Next Great Save, a Canada-wide competition with the goal of supporting the protection of historic locations. Lisa Horsman, board chair for the Indian Head Theatre & Community Arts Inc., joins Tamara Cherry to share more about the theatre.

Rachel PeakeOriginally hailing from Saskatchewan, Rachel is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera. She is currently the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.​From 2021 to 2023 Rachel was the Associate Artistic Director of the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver. There she oversaw the running of the Artistic Department from 2021-2022 during the Artistic Director's maternity leave. From 2017 to 2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, where she led the Citadel's New Play Development initiatives. In January 2023 she won the Ovation Award for Outstanding Direction for her work on Something Rotten!, produced by Theatre Under the Stars.​Rachel recently directed Macbeth for Calgary Opera (Betty Mitchell Award nominee - Outstanding Production of a Musical) , Sense and Sensibility for the Arts Club, 9 to 5: the Musical for the Citadel Theatre, Something Rotten! for Theatre Under the Stars, and The Pearl Fishers for Vancouver Opera. Rachel directed and dramaturged Hyperlink for the elbow, which was nominated for a Critic's Choice in Innovation. Recent directorial credits also include The Garneau Block for the Citadel, La Cenerentola for Vancouver Opera, and Phaedra/ Serenade for Pacific Opera Victoria.​Some additional career highlights include directing and dramaturging the world première opera, Stickboy, for Vancouver Opera; directing the première of The Contest of the Winds for Caravan Farm Theatre; helming SexyVoices, a community-based creation piece about love and sex in the disability community for Realwheels Theatre; directing Angels in America: Part One at Studio 58, and directing and co-conceiving the interactive project Sustainability in an Imaginary World at UBC.​Rachel was the co-Artistic Director of Solo Collective Theatre from 2008-2013 for whom she directed Cool Beans, Play With Monsters, After Jerusalem, The Project, and The Trolley Car.  She also spent four years as Resident Stage Director of Dark by Five at Gros Morne Summer Music where she directed and co-created fifteen new interdisciplinary works. ​Rachel interned at the Komische Oper in Berlin, at Stratford's Michael Langham Workshop for Classical Direction, and in the Shaw Festival's Neil Munro Directing Internship. She also studied extensively with her mentor, James Fagan Tait. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Alberta and Studio 58.Grand TheatreThe Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and built in London, Ontario. As southwestern Ontario's premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans, and technicians. As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from September to May, and we collaborate with companies and artists across the country through our co-productions that see London-made artistic and creative work travel to audiences nation-wide. Through our successful New Play Development Program, the Grand is committed to developing and premiering new, original works and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators. Our recently renovated venue offers a contemporary and welcoming environment that is also home to several successful music series', community arts rentals, and cultural and special events. 

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.20pm, Norwich Theatre Royal & Juliet - Wednesday 12 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 14 March, 7.30pm, New Victoria Theatre, Woking  Inside No. 9 - Thursday 13 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wyndham's Theatre, London Calamity Jane - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Three Sisters - Monday 17 March, 7.30pm, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe, London  Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

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Biography Steve is an actor, writer, comedian, juggler, a "Gillard award" winning presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire and now a finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2020. Steve most recently completed his 17th consecutive pantomime at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool (and his 22nd Pantomime in total) and was also made an honourary member of The Friends Of The Grand in 2016 for his services to the theatre. Last year he starred, to critical acclaim, in the World premier tour of "Naturally Insane: The Life of Dan Leno" and is taking the show to the West End (Criterion Theatre). In 2015 he performed 16 nights at The Manchester Arena as part of the "Phoenix Nights Live" show, helping raise well over £ 5 million in the process. He also appeared at the London Palladium twice within a month later that year when he performed as part of the TV show "Sunday Night At The Palladium" and as warm-up for "One Night With Neil Diamond". He spent many years as "Special Guest" on Dave Spikey's Tours and has supported several other top comedic names including Peter Kay, Mick Miller, Roy Walker and The Lancashire Hotpots! He was also the first comic, ever, to act as "Warm-up" for The Royal Variety Show featuring Take That, Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow and Meatloaf. He is a regular Television "warm-up" for programs such as "The Rob Brydon Show", "A Question Of Sport", "Mastermind" and even survived over 150 episodes of "The Price is Right" with Joe Pasquale a few years ago. Steve's first love, however, is Stand-Up and it is a job that has taken him all over the world: Cruises in the Med, Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean, hotels and comedy clubs in Hong Kong, Dubai, Crete, Cyprus, Turkey and Japan. He is a regular headline act at The Comedy Store and other "alternative" venues and has several television appearances to his credit. "Phoenix Nights", "Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere", "Peter Kay's Britain's Got The Pop Factor...", "Stand-up Britain", "Give Your Mate A Break", "The Afternoon Show", "Talk Of The North", a "Real Radio" advert, straight acting roles in "The Things You Do For Love" and "Magnolia", and despite being one of the North West's healthiest males, a medical insurance commercial for "Medicash". He was also featured on the Granada Programme "Behind The Scenes" and "That's Entertainment" (with Cannon and Ball) and was voted "Entertainer of the Year" at the inaugural Red Rose Awards. For over 12 years Steve could be found in the guise of "Mad Edgar" the court jester at Camelot theme park where he presented over 2000 "Crazy Juggling Shows". For years, the father-of-three has been encouraged by family and friends to audition for Britain's Got Talent, but didn't expect to get far. However in August 2020, Steve became the first act sent through to the final, impressing judges with his comedy juggling routines. For 51-year-old Steve, this is the latest journey in a rich history in the world of entertainment. Steve previously charmed the judges in the audition round, with his impressive juggling skills, using his mouth to juggle ping-pong balls before juggling three guitars. His semi final performance was a huge change for Steve, who is used to feeding off an audiences live reaction - the show had to be pre-recorded this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and social distancing, and saw Steve perform to a huge Zoom wall of viewers, as well as the shows judges. The judges unanimously chose to send him through. As Ant and Dec confirmed the news, Steve said it was "crazy and unbelievable" that he had made it through, although he left the entire panel in stitches. The grand final took place in October 2020 and Steve was placed third overall. Which was a wonderful conclusion to an amazing run on the show. And Steve is looking forward to seeing you on tour next year. So watch this space.

Son premier album complètement solo sort le 24 octobre à MINUIT MOINS UNE. Un réel plaisir d'avoir reçu mon boy LOVA sur le show. On a jasé de l'industrie du Rap Québécois, des méthodes de création musicale. De comment ça se passe si on veut rentrer en rotation sur les radios, Sirus XM, beaucoup d'annecdotes et pour la première fois il nous interprête une chanson complète vers la fin du show. C'est le premier rappeux qu'on reçoit en 100 show et certainement pas le dernier. Il se produira le 1er novembre au Grand Theatre de Québec pour son lancement d'album, une pépite. Sit back, relax and enjoy the dinguerie mes amuses gueules xxx ! Suivez Lova sur les réseaux @lova_bwoy

Nate and Shawn cover a historic and paranormal Kansas location...Brown Grand Theatre!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YXkvrIERDWA https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Grand_Theatre https://m.facebook.com/BrownGrandTheatre/ https://www.hauntedrooms.com/kansas/ghost-hunts/brown-grand-theatre https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g38642-d267281-Reviews-Brown_Grand_Theater-Concordia_Kansas.html

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team dives into messages directly from the City of Kingston, the 2024 Artists in Residence at the Grand Theatre this summer, a recap of the Queen’s University Football media day, and more.

From the Grand Theatre in London, Ont., author Mark Kearney tells Steve Paikin about his book, "Al Christie: Hollywood's Forgotten Film Pioneer."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Glass Menagerie - Wednesday 29 May, 7.30pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London The Cherry Orchard - Saturday 1 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Donmar Warehouse, London Northern Ballet: Beauty and the Beast - Saturday 8 June, 2.230pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds Wicked - Thursday 13 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Here You Come Again - Saturday 15 June, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Curve theatre, Leicester. To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Johan Remkes: De partijen in het politieke midden moeten weer terug naar hun eigen kernwaarden, inclusief zijn eigen VVD. In deze speciale aflevering van Leiderschap in Onzekere Tijden praat hij frank en vrij over de formatie, onze democratie, de teloorgang van het politieke midden en het gebrek aan zuiverheid in de politieke arena. Luister naar Remkes in gesprek met Janka Stoker, Harry Garretsen en presentator Edwin Mooibroek en hoor wat volgens hem nodig is om de grote dossiers van deze tijd op te lossen en wat dat vraagt van de politieke en bestuurlijke leiders van nu. En wat vindt hij van de beoogde premier en het optreden van de leider van de VVD, die ook nog demissionair minister van Justitie is? De podcast namen we op met publiek in het Grand Theatre in Groningen op 15 mei 2024, de dag dat een nieuw coalitie-akkoord werd bereikt tussen PVV, BBB, NSC en VVD.

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday afternoon around 12:30pm (UK) #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram    Here is our episode with Comedian Paul F Taylor talking about his 2024 Tour of HEAD IN THE CLOUDS. TOUR LISTINGS 2024 3rd May 2024 - Jokers Comedy Club,  Southend -  Tickets 4th May 2024 - Soho Theatre, London - Tickets 7th May 2024 - Gatehouse Theatre (MET Studio), Stafford - Tickets 16th May 2024 - Biscuit Factory, Reading - Tickets 17th May 2024 - Grand Theatre, Swansea - Tickets 12th June 2024 - Komedia, Brighton - Tickets 21st June 2024 - The Big Difference, Leicester -  Tickets 5th July 2024 - Victoria Theatre, Halifax -  Tickets 6th July 2024 - Alma Theatre, Bristol - On sale soon 12th July 2024 - The Chapel, Ormskirk Tickets 26th July 2024 - The Attic , Southampton - Tickets

Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. Rachel is the recipient of three Jessie Richardson Awards, an Ovation Award, and a Betty Mitchell Award nomination. She is a graduate of Studio 58 and the University of Alberta.   @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com

Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. Rachel is the recipient of three Jessie Richardson Awards, an Ovation Award, and a Betty Mitchell Award nomination. She is a graduate of Studio 58 and the University of Alberta.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com

Maggie speaks with Zev Feldman, an internationally recognized, independent record producer and the Co-President of Resonance Records in Los Angeles. He is also a consulting producer of archival and historical recordings for Blue Note Records. Zev & Maggie discuss Live In France: The 1966 Concert In Limoges is a previously unissued live solo recording of the "Godmother of Rock n' Roll," Sister Rosetta Tharpe, captured at the auditorium of the Grand Theatre in Limoges, France on November 11, 1966. This is an official release on producer Zev Feldman's new Deep Digs record label. It is released in partnership with Elemental Music, and in cooperation with the Sister Rosetta Tharpe Estate and INA France. Transferred from the original tape reels, this recording was restored and mastered by multi-GRAMMY award-winning engineer Michael Graves at Osiris Studio, with lacquers cut by the legendary Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios. The limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP edition (and deluxe CD) includes an extensive insert with rare photographs by Jan Persson, Hans Harzheim, Don Schlitten and Burt Goldblatt; two sets of liner notes by American and French Tharpe biographers — Gayle Wald (Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe) and Jean Buzelin (Sister Rosetta Tharpe: La femme qui inventa le Rock 'n' Roll); as well as statements by Susan Tedeschi, Henry Rollins, Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Gibbons, Brian Ray and Rhea Hamilton. Special Record Store Day Edition - Available April 20thSource: https://www.elemental-music.com/classic-blues/4810-sister-rosetta-tharpe-live-in-france-the-1966-concert-in-limoges-8435395503706.htmlSource: https://www.elemental-music.com/content/4-about-usSource: https://resonancerecords.org/about/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Support the show

When a member of the Jewish community in London, Ont., recently decided to go through with medical assistance in dying (MAiD), it sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community. Some were angry and confused, others were sympathetic and supportive—and others felt mixed emotions, including the father of Jordi Mand, a playwright and screenwriter. Mand discussed the topic extensively with her father (and then her brother, and others), and soon came to realize how controversial the idea of medically assisted death was within Judaism. The emotional scenario set the stage for her latest play, In Seven Days. It tells the story of a woman who returns home to learn that her father has decided to end his life via MAiD in a week's time, leaving her, their family and even the local rabbi scrambling to try and change his mind before then. The production debuted at the Grand Theatre in London, and will come to the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto by way of the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company from May 4-16, 2024. Ahead of the play's Toronto debut, Mand and director Philip Akin sat down with the hosts of Culturally Jewish for a frank talk about death, life, comedy and the nature of choice. And before that, the hosts discuss recent controversies in the Jewish arts world, including the poorly worded Oscar acceptance speech by the director of The Zone of Interest and the cancellation of next month's Hamilton Jewish Film Festival. Credits Culturally Jewish is hosted by Ilana Zackon and David Sklar. Our producer is Michael Fraiman, and our theme music is by Sarah Segal-Lazar. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To support The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt, please consider a monthly donation by clicking here.

Keith Harris was one of the most successful ventriloquists in Great Britain's show business history.With record sold out summer seasons at Blackpool's Grand Theatre and pantomimes Keith's Saturday Night TV Show was watched by millions of families in the 1980's and after Orville's Song written by Bobby Crush was released in 1982 it shot Orville into many hearts of children and adults selling a whopping 400.000 copies.Keith worked through the declining decade of variety into the 1990's and then re invented himself for a new audience in Universities and Top Holiday centres across the UK.  With his new adult show 'Duck Off' Keith enjoyed booking through popular demand and even worked top tv shows starring alongside Harry Hill, Little Britain's Matt & David, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais.I also talk about my connection with Keith and our time meeting and working together on my first nationwide TV show in 1993.He was a legend until the end, but the end came way too soon.Let's celebrate The Life & Career of Keith Harris - Ventriloquist.

Rachel Peake, the new Artistic Director at the Grand Theatre, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what theatregoers have to look forward to in the 2024-25 season.

Turn the sophites on!

Actor Jesse Gervais joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to tease more of what audiences can expect when they come to see CLUE at the Grand Theatre. Jesse also helps Mike giveaway tickets for the show, hinting that his character is like the dice in the board game.

We mark International Women's Day with an inspiring interview with Celine Wyatt, Head of Creative Development and Learning at Blackpool Grand Theatre and a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.  Celine shares her personal story of resilience, tracing the highs and lows of her career. She offers a profound look into the realities of working within the arts and cultural sector, highlighting the blend of passion, perseverance, and the need for systemic change to support professionals at all stages of their careers. Celine's story is a testament to the strength found in creative resilience and the importance of community support in navigating the complexities of professional and personal life in the arts. What You'll Learn: What are the health inequalities facing women in the workplace? Including the impact of maternity and menopause on professional life. The systemic challenges faced by women in the workplace and the importance of advocacy for policies that support women's health and equality in the arts sector. How arts organisations can foster a supportive environment for both new talents and veteran professionals. How resilience can be nurtured within the community through storytelling and initiatives like the Story Led Resilience Programme can support mental health.  —————————————-  THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST Explore innovative concepts and gain insights from professionals and leaders in the arts, culture, heritage and live entertainment space. Join arts and culture industry leaders and specialists for actionable advice and inspiration as they share their stories and expertise and discuss the big issues at the forefront of the arts and culture landscape. —————————————-  LOVE TA&EIB? GOT A GREAT TOPIC OR STORY TO SHARE? If you've got a topic you'd like us to cover or want to share your story - get in touch! podcast@ticketsolve.com. Don't forget to like, follow and review! It helps others find the show.  —————————————-  RESOURCES Blackpool Grand Theatre: https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/category/creative-learningBoing Boing Resilience Framework: https://www.boingboing.org.uk/resilience/resilient-therapy-resilience-framework/ Follow Celine Wyatt (Twitter/X: @CelineHWyatt) to follow her ongoing work and advocacy in the arts community. —————————————-  GET MORE INSIGHT AND SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE! Facebook – www.facebook.com/Ticketsolving Twitter – twitter.com/ticketsolvers LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/ticketsolve  Instagram – www.instagram.com/ticketsolve/ —————————————-  A special thank you to Celine Wyatt for joining us and sharing her personal story and experience. We also want to thank our listeners for their continuous support, don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave a review for "The Arts and Everything in Between" podcast. —————————————-  ABOUT OUR GUEST Celine Wyatt is Head of Creative Learning at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. She has a BA (Hons) in English and Drama with a Certificate in Education. Celine currently sits on the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Education Advisory Panel and the Edge Hill University Employability Panel. Celine has worked in theatre, cultural and education sectors and has had positions as a Teacher, Arts Officer, Youth Worker, Schools Cultural Development Officer and Creative Learning Director. She is a Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Fellow, a Common Purpose Graduate, a Trustee of Zest Academy Trust, a Member of the Royal Society of Arts Evidence Champions Network, a Member of the Member Cultural Learning Alliance, an Arts Award Adviser and a Resilient Trainer. Celine is committed to enabling children and young people to build their capacity and resilience through creative experiences and processes. 

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Merchant of Venice 1936 - Saturday 9 March, 2.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London Life of Pi - Wednesday 13 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester English Touring Opera - Manon Lescaut - Friday 15 March, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Northern Ballet Romeo and Juliet - Saturday 16 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre, Leeds  Harry Clarke - Wednesday 27 March, 7.30pm, Ambassadors Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Actress Petrina Bromley stumps Mike Stubbs and listeners on who she's playing in CLUE at the Grand Theatre. Petrina then sticks around and chats with Mike about the show and what theatre goers can expect when they come to watch the show.

On today's show: Calgary's mayor is facing a recall petition. We speak with Jyoti Gondek about it, and the state of council as a whole; why the future of Calgary's historic GRAND Theatre is now in doubt; can you ride a horse around High River? We find out from the mayor of the town; Chinese New Year celebrations are on in the city, and ahead of the year of the Dragon, we speak to a lead dragon dancer.

One of my Favourite places in ones of my favourite towns the grand theatre is a truly magical place. for many years it has been home to a Spectre called Jenny. This weeks Time between Times explores her story and the eerie happenings that occur there . Sit back and enjoy Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery . Email Owenstaton@aol.com twitter @owensgriffiths ko- fi. www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon. www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care Owen x .

This week, I caught up backstage with Conner Molander, guitarist, backing vocallist and multi-instrumentalist proficient in keys and the drums, of the Montreal indie rock three-piece Half Moon Run. The band stopped by Kingston to perform a sold-out show at the city's Grand Theatre, supporting their newest album Salt. We talked about the album and the world tour they embarked on for it, and about their vibrant, vivid, joyous and sometimes emotional live shows. The interview aired on Yellow Brit Road this week, and here it is, isolated for your enjoyment. Expect more releases from the band's recent Treehouse sessions, and find the album Salt here. Do try and support artists directly! PS: CFRC Live Sessions are now on air! And the CFRC funding drive is in full swing! Donate and help keep our 101-year old station going! Do touch that dial and tune in live! We're on at CFRC 101.9 FM in the Kingston area, or on cfrc.ca, Sundays 8 to 9 PM! (Full shows are available in the archive for 3 months from release) Get in touch with the show for requests, submissions, giving feedback or anything else: email yellowbritroad@gmail.com, Twitter @⁠YellowBritCFRC⁠, IG @⁠yellowbritroad⁠. PS: submissions, cc music@cfrc.ca if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yellowbritroad/message

There are two upcoming holiday shows at The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has more.

Open AI had developer day a couple of weeks ago, what announcements were made? Michael Babcock fills us in during our Tech Talk (7:04). The federal government wants to make short-term rentals like AirBNB less profitable. Grant Hardy discusses this on his headlines segment (22:33). We talk with filmmaker, writer, director and actor Emily Schooley about her short film, Psyche, which was featured in the most recent episode of Disrupt on AMI+ (36:44). There are two upcoming holiday shows at The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has more (51:22). There are described performances taking place at the La Maison Théâtre in Montreal until Sunday. Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette has the details (1:07:22). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin chats with Professor Laverne Jacobs about disability and human rights law (1:19:01).

This week on The ‘D' Word Pete's guest is Dementia Hero Award winner Remy Lloyd Head of Outreach at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Wolves legend Steve Bull in a moment direct from Molineux, plus Paul King with the Fan Volunteers in a conversation inside Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre with a guest appearance from Wolves GM Russell Jones, headline the Season 2 start of WV1.

I've been unwell - and this week I've uploaded the audio of my concert at the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario from late October 2022. I hope you enjoy it. I'll be back again next week. Buen Camino.......Dan

Recorded for release W/C 17th April 2023 First we have our competition for a copy of the Grand Theatre's spotlight magazine signed by Craig Revel-Horwood who is on the show talking about his Role in Annie at the Grand in October. Also on the show Nate Barr chats about Don't Stop Belivin' which is at the Lichfield Garrick on the 29th of April, we talk to Stuny cyclist Kriss Kyle about his antics with the help of Red Bull, Brendon Tuner launches the 2023 Lord Bilston Challenge and we hear a Lullaby from Birmingham Born Sillkey.

British musical theatre actress Louise Dearman is widely known through her many performances both on national tours and in London's West End. Following her graduation from Laine Theatre Arts College, where she won the Musical Theatre and Opera Award, she joined the touring cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the role of the Narrator. She then went on to play Jan for the UK tour of Grease in 2000, before returning in 2003 to London's Victoria Palace Theatre to play the same role. Further past highlights include Sarah Brown for the national tour of Guys and Dolls, and Mimi in the Piccadilly Theatre production of the show; Lucy Harris in the UK tour of Jekyll and Hyde; Debbie in the 2007 Edinburgh Festival production of Debbie Does Dallas; Grizabella in the International production of Cats; Eva Peron in the UK touring production of Evita and becoming the first actress to star as both Glinda and Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked. Louise also created the role of Mrs D in the World Premiere Production of New Musical The Waterbabies. In recent projects she headlined at the St James Theatre, Victoria, starred in An Evening of Movies and Musicals at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and at Swansea's Grand Theatre. She also featured on Friday Night is Music Night on BBC Radio 2. Louise played Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me Kate staged as part of BBC Proms with the John Wilson Orchestra. Most recent engagements include a Variety Gala Evening at Bradford Alhambra guesting with Michael Ball, an autumn UK Tour of Bond and Beyond and Louise was invited to perform on the International production of Tell Me On A Sunday. Louise Dearman's first album You And I was released in 2005, and was followed by Here Comes the Sun (2012), and It's Time (2013).

Andrea Menard is an accomplished Métis singer/songwriter, actor, speaker, wellness trainer, retreat host, and the founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. As seen in USA Today, Andrea is an influencer in Feminine leadership and was named one of Women Executive Network's (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner in 2020. An advocate for rematriation and reconciliation, Andrea trains women to “Lead Like a Goddess” and helps all-gendered people to name, reclaim and embody the qualities of the Sacred Feminine. She is also the author of the Seeds from the Sacred Feminine Wisdom Cards, to be launched with Mango Publishing in 2023. One of the stars of the CTV series, Sullivan's Crossing, Andrea is a five-time Gemini-nominated actress, a 15-time music award winner, and was named ACTRA National's Woman of the Year for 2021. She has released 5 award-winning albums, including her latest Michif language album, a symphony show, 2 television programs, and her TEDx Talk called “Silent No More” has reached over 128,000 views. Andrea has performed for royalty, prime ministers, governor-generals, residential school survivors, families of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, and even sang her song “Peace” to the world's NATO generals. Born in Manitoba, Andrea is a proud member of the Metis Nation of Canada. Her Metis family originates from St. Laurent, Manitoba, but settled in the interlakes region of Treaty 2 territory. She carries the name Skooteah Equahh, which means Fire Woman in Anishinaabemowin and the Nêhiyawêwin name Notigwew Yutin, which means Grandmother Wind. These names deeply inform Andrea's work. She is also the creator of the new show Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret e which is running at the Grand Theatre in London, ON from March 7th to 23rd. 2023 More info at: https://andreamenard.com/ More info at: https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/rubaboo

This episode was recorded live on January 25th at The Grand Theatre in Indian Head Saskatchewan in front of 300 high school students. You may remember Big Daddy Tazz from episode 46 as a popular stand up comic, speaker and advocate. That day on stage was part interview, part talk with the students, and part Q&A. Thank you to the board and volunteers with The Grand Theatre, students and staff from Indian Head High School, Cory Rennebohm for his talents with audio and visuals, and of course Tazz and La La for making that afternoon so great! Topics in this episode include depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, suicide FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH   on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Bunny-Hugs-and-Mental-Health-103055408571486⁠   on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/?hl=en⁠   TikTok ⁠https://tiktok.com/@bunnyhugspodcast/⁠   Check out my children book at ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Sometimes-Daddy-Cries-Todd-Rennebohm/dp/0228834678⁠   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health podcasts list! ⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/⁠   And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! ⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/⁠

Calgary's Poet Laureate, Wakefield Brewster, explains the intersection of art and healing. Wakefield and I discuss unlearning, why communication is essential, and how art has the potential to soften the blow of heavy messages. Wakefield speaks about getting our thoughts out on paper—even the darker ones. Finally, Wakefield shares his early experience as a classically trained musician and how that shaped his future with poetry.About Wakefield Brewster:Wakefield Brewster is one of Canada's most popular and prolific Performance Poets. He is the Current Poet Laureate of Calgary, and 3-Time Calgary Poetry Slam Champion & Team Captain. He was the Inaugural Poet Of Honour at the People's Poetry Festival, and was appointed as the First Resident Poet & Spoken Word Artist of The Grand Theatre in Calgary, Alberta. Wakefield sits on the Board of Directors of the E.A.R. Society —Emergency Artist's Relief — which provides emergency relief funding and affordable Health Care for Artists.As the founder of Page2Stage Productions, Wakefield has been bringing Poetry to students for over 21 years by building communities and engaging in volunteering, leadership and mentorship for youth, through the arts. He is also an advocate for Healing Arts & Alternative Medicine; Mental Wellness & Recovery. He holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is the Lead Therapist, owner and operator of WakeFull Wellness Massage Therapy and HealingSpace.Connect with Wakefield Brewster: Web: https://wakefieldbrewster.comIG: @wakefield_brewsterFB: @Wakefield Brewster aka da lyrical pitbullLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wakefield-brewster-91658a23/Twitter: @lyricalpitbull

On today's show: as calls for the resignation for Ward 4 Councilor Sean Chu grow, we speak with one of the communities that he serves; the province wants to improve ambulance wait times. We hear from the head of the union that represents paramedics about what can be done; and we learn about a new exhibit called 50 Shades of Brown opening at the Grand Theatre.

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Marathon County; https://bit.ly/3uOWHjfUniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America's Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more about the people. On this episode, we are featuring Marathon County! We share stories about the Art District on the 400 Block, the From Laos to America Museum, Hmong American Center, The Grand Theatre, the Wausau Curling Club, Stony Acres, Ginseng farms, and so much more!Learn more about Marathon County by watching our video, "Preserving Hmong Culture: Life After War";  https://youtu.be/8Ys8V6d9kwM

Zorana is a singing teacher, singer, performer, arts educator, and playwright of the show 'MixTape' which runs at the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario from November 8-13th, 2022. More Info: https://grandtheatre.com/event/mixtape

Join Alex and Steph as they discuss their observation of paranormal activity at the Grand Theatre.

Recorded for release W/C 24th Oct 2022 This week Richard Cadel joins us to talk X-TREAME MAGIC at the Grand Theatre on the 31st Oct, we talk to The Plan Geek about the winter jobs in the Garden, Former Wolves Star Tony Daley chats about his memoir The Daley Record, Ian Henery lets us know about his role as Poet in Residence at 101.8 WCR FM and we find out about the film Purple Beatz from it's star Issy Jones. 

“People are dying from your fatphobia and that's wild. We are so hung up on the way theatre has looked forever that we can't change our perspective enough to literally save people's lives.”  TW: Discussion of eating disorders. I found Greg on TikTok. Greg is the founder of EveryBODY on Stage, which aims to break down stigma and fat-phobia in the arts. There is such multi-layered dialogue when it comes to each person's experience. Being a CoVid long hauler changed my body by gaining weight – and even when I find the positives and self love when it comes to myself, my body, and the industry, it's rooted in privilege.  And when it comes to weight and age – why is it that a bigger body in educational theatre equals playing someone older or someone not worthy of love? How does that affect someone in their formative years? Why is it we are praised for losing weight, even when it's done in an unhealthy way? Greg and I breakdown how fatphobia dominates the theatre industry, while shedding light on the people who are doing their best to fix this. Plus, we also get into how Funny Girl on Broadway battled responses based in fatphobia and anti-semitism and how as an industry, we need to move forward by communicating with kindness.  Please note – the group I talk about in the episode who's name slips my mind is The Industry Standard Group (TISG) who are innovating Broadway by finding new pathways toward equitable representation in commercial theatre. Also, use the code “MULTI” at the EveryBODY on Stage store for a discount at https://www.everybodyonstage.com/ “There is this narrative that a fat body is bad and ugly and gross. I'm done with that. I don't care if other people find me attractive because I don't need that anymore. I am happy in my body and I deserve to take up space in this body. So, like, I don't know… get into it society.”  Greg Carruthers (he/him, she/her) is a Toronto-based choreographer, actor and body-positive activist (@EveryBODYonStage). Hailing from Bradford, Ontario, Greg studied Music Theatre Performance at St. Lawrence College which recently nominated him for an Ontario Premier's Award. Greg has choreographed for Theatre Sheridan, Hart House Theatre, Canada's Wonderland, The Madinat Theatre (Dubai), and the July 1st ceremonies at Queens Park (Toronto). As a performer, Greg was most recently seen on the 1st National Tour of 'Trey Parker's Cannibal the Musical'. As the Artistic Producer and Founder of EveryBODY on Stage, Greg has produced projects for Musical Stage Co's “Musical Moments” and Buddies in Bad Times “Queer Pride Festival”. With funding from the Canada Council for the Arts, Greg conceived, choreographed and produced a short film titled "Cell Block Tango: Reimagined" which was screened as part of the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show. Greg is very excited to be choreographing "Into The Woods" at the Grand Theatre in London this fall as well as developing a new queer musical and a dance film. www.everybodyonstage.com  Instagram: @gregcarruthers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founded in Wakefield, West Yorkshire UK in 1972 by singer/guitarist Bill Nelson, Be-Bop Deluxe were a band that combined art-rock, glam and prog with a healthy dose of heavy metal guitar heroics. OG BBD fan Bill Burns joins us as we unpack their sonically stunning 1976 album, 'Sunburst Finish'. Songs featured in this episode: Anemone - The Brian Jonestown Massacre; Stay Young - Bill Nelson's Red Noise; Sickle Clowns - The Pretty Things; Axe Victim - Be-Bop Deluxe; Matte Kudasai - King Crimson; Good Times Roll - The Cars; Wah-Wah Galaxy No. 1 - Bill Nelson; Fair Exchange - Be-Bop Deluxe; At Night In Dreams - White Denim; Heavenly Homes, Ships In The Night - Be-Bop Deluxe; Watch That Man - David Bowie; Crying To The Sky - Be-Bop Deluxe; Apache - The Shadows; Sleep That Burns - Be-Bop Deluxe; Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles; Maid In Heaven, Beauty Secrets, Life In The Air Age, Like An Old Blues - Be-Bop Deluxe; Hercules - Elton John; Crystal Gazing - Be-Bop Deluxe; Penny Lane - The Beatles; Silly Love Songs - Paul McCartney and Wings; Baby's On Fire, 2/1 (Music For Airports) - Brian Eno; The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise - DEVO; Blazing Apostles - Be-Bop Deluxe; Great White Buffalo - Ted Nugent; Blazing Apostles - Be-Bop Deluxe (Live, Grand Theatre, Leeds 14 Feb 1977)

Country and Gospel singing/songwriting sensation Jimmy Fortune chats with Victoria Henley onstage, pre-concert at the beautiful Grand Theatre in Fitzgerald GA, about his 21 year career with the legendary Statler Brothers, collaborating with his heroes (including the Beatles), and finding the courage to embark on a solo career at 50.

Canadian multi-faceted actor, Hugh Thompson (Chapelwaite) made his return to the screen alongside Alan Ritchson in the highly anticipated Amazon original series, REACHER. The 8-episode series based on Jack Reacher, the main character from Lee Child's international bestselling books.In addition to his work in film and television, Hugh has appeared in just about every major theatre in Canada including Toronto`s Royal Alex, Montreal's Centaur Theatre, The Citadel Theatre, The Grand Theatre, and Festival Antigonish. He won a Gemini Award for his work in the TV movie Blessed Stranger and a 2013 Merritt Award for his performance in Whale Riding Weather, from playwright Bryden MacDonald directed by Thom Fitzgerald. He's also had heavy recurring roles on Canadian productions, Diggstown and Pure.photo credit James MacLean

Hailed as the “Punk Ballerina” by Vanity Fair, legendary dancer and choreographer Karole Armitage is the Artistic Director of the New York-based Armitage Gone! Dance Company.  After rigorous training in classical ballet, Armitage began her professional career as a member of Balanchine's Grand Theatre de Geneve. Soon thereafter she started exploring modern dance when she joined Merce Cunningham's company, performing leading roles in his landmark works.  In the mid-80's, she established her first dance company in New York City -- The Armitage Ballet. As both dancer and choreographer, Armitage began combining classical, modern, and street influences with a bit of punk, rock-n-roll, and rap mixed in. She quickly became notorious for her radical and avant-garde work.  Armitage has directed and choreographed groundbreaking ballets internationally, and for several years she served as Director of MaggioDanza, the Ballet of Florence, Italy. Armitage also choreographed two Broadway productions -- Passing Strange and Hair -- which earned her a Tony nomination.  In addition, we learn how she penetrated the Harlem Ball Culture and brought her experience to choreographing Madonna's Vogue tour.