Podcast appearances and mentions of Lucy Kirkwood

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Nicole Unger and Actor Christine Uyeno to chat about their work on Lucy Kirkwood's NSFW, APF's third staged reading of the season. They talk about universality of sexism, the thrill of the debut and the marketing of humanity.Quick side note: We won't make a habit of leaving Joe on his own.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oggi a Cult: i registi Silvia Luzi e Luca Bellino sul film "Luce"; Federico Bellini e Antonio Latella su "Zorro" in scena al Piccolo Teatro Grassi; Serena Sinigaglia parla di "L'empireo" di Lucy Kirkwood al Carcano di Milano; la rubrica di lirica a cura di Giovanni Chiodi...

NAPOVED: V Slovenskem narodnem gledališču Drama v Ljubljani je bila ta teden druga premiera. Po četrtkovi v Mali drami, sinoči tudi na velikem odru. Nebesje je naslov drame Lucy Kirkwood, štiridesetletne angleške dramatičarke, ki jo pri nas poznamo po izjemno uspešni predstavi Otroci v Mali drami izpred dveh let. Nebesje je prevedla Tina Mahkota, režiral je Sebastijan Horvat, dramaturg je bil Milan Ramšak Marković, nastopilo je trinajst igralk in dva igralca. Premierno predstavo si je ogledala Tadeja Krečič. Prevod: Tina Mahkota Prva slovenska uprizoritev, premiera 23. 3. 2024 Avtorsko ekipo uprizoritve pod vodstvom režiserja Sebastijana Horvata sestavljajo dramaturg Milan Ramšak Marković, lektor Arko, scenograf Igor Vasiljev, kostumografka Belinda Radulović, skladatelj Drago Ivanuša, oblikovalec svetlobe Aleksandar Čavlek, oblikovalka maske Julija Gongina in asistentka scenografa Katarina Majcen. V uprizoritvi igrajo Maruša Majer, Nataša Barbara Gračner, Saša Pavček, Silva Čušin, Sabina Kogovšek, Iva Babić, Vanja Plut, Pia Zemljič, Nina Ivanišin, Eva Jesenovec, Maša Derganc, Zvezdana Mlakar, Mina Švajger (k. g.), Igor Samobor in Nejc Cijan Garlatti.

Cait interviews Frances,  Mel and Paul, the cast of Lucy Kirkwood's tense drama, The Children.Hazel and Robin live in a cottage by the sea because their house has been made uninhabitable by a catastrophic radiation leak at the nearby nuclear power station where they both worked. One day Rose, an old colleague, arrives on a visit. Her visit stirs up memories and reflections on life, love and relationships, but why has she come back after many years away?The play poses pressing and challenging questions about responsibility but does so through the interactions of the characters in a familiar domestic space where the dialogue can range from deceptively light and funny to harsh and bitter within seconds. The Children by Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Carrie Cable20-24 February in the Studio A Putney Theatre Production at Putney Arts TheatreThe CastHazel: Frances BodiamRose: Melanie WakeleyRobin: Paul WhiteTIcket link: https://www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/event-5338829Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke. Podcast Editor and Sound Designer: Nick Wells. Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Elements Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End! See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

Indulge in the magical ambiance of Musicals by Candlelight as it graces the historic Actors' Church in the heart of Covent Garden, London. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting, where you can unwind and enjoy the timeless melodies of the greatest musical theatre songs ever composed. Accompanied by the world-class Icon Strings Quartet, this enchanting experience invites you to listen to popular tunes from beloved musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Pretty Woman: The Musical, and more. For those seeking fantastic prices on day seats to Musicals by Candlelight, the exclusive Rush tickets offer the chance to book same-day tickets in London for just £15, available only on TodayTix. The Icon Strings Quartet, celebrated for their performances at renowned venues like the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House, will grace all Musicals by Candlelight concerts. Praised by LondonTheatre1 for its focus on pure musicality, this show is a bold celebration of world-class musicianship, devoid of flashy lights or stage gimmicks. The quartet weaves a tapestry of upbeat and majestic melodies, promising an unforgettable evening for everyone. Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with The Witches, which has had its world premiere at the National Theatre. Prepare to discard everything you thought you knew about witches—no pointy hats or broomsticks here. These are the most dangerous creatures on earth, hatching their most evil plan yet. The only hope lies with Luke and his Gran. But with Luke being ten and Gran having a dodgy heart, time is short, danger is everywhere, and they've got just one chance to thwart the witches from squalloping every child in England. This rip-roaring musical rendition of Roald Dahl's timeless tale, with book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winner Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Dave Malloy, and directed by Lyndsey Turner, promises wit, daring, and heart in abundance.

We two new shows to review as well as one that has been running in London for many many years, but it's a first time seeing it for one of us! First up we have the National Theatre's new musical of Roald Dahl's The Witches, directed by Lyndsey Turner with book and lyrics by Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Dave Malloy. Next is our review of Cold War, a new play with music at The Almeida Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold, with book by Conor McPherson and music by Elvis Costello. Lastly we review the West End's second longest running musical, Andrew Llyod Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.-Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight marks the opening night for The Witches at the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre in London, the new musical adaptation of the popular Roald Dahl novel. The show features an enormous cast including Sally Ann Triplett, Katherine Kingsley, Daniel Rigby, and both an adult and young ensemble. The show has been written by Lucy Kirkwood (book/lyrics) and Dave Malloy (music/lyrics). Check out the review to find out how this show compares to previous Roald Dahl adaptations Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Actriz, docente, directora integrante del elenco de "Hijos e hijas" obra de Lucy Kirkwood, dirigida por María Varela. Una pareja de físicos nucleares jubilados vive en una pequeña cabaña cerca del mar. Sus vidas se han visto afectadas por un reciente desastre. De forma inesperada, llega una ex-colega, a quien no veían desde hace 38 años. Un pedido urgente e inusual vendrá a alterar la precaria y ordenada existencia de esta pareja. Un pedido que les cambiará la vida a ellos y a otros como ellos. Estrena el sábado 18 de Noviembre en el Teatro Victoria, va los sábados a las 21 :00 hs. y domingos a las 19:00 hs. Entradas en venta en Abitab y boletería de la sala.

Na Velikem odru Mestnega gledališča ljubljanskega so premierno uprizorili Razpoko, igro neobstoječe avtorice Rrose Sélavy, ki jo je dejansko napisala uveljavljena angleška dramatičarka Lucy Kirkwood; in tudi naslov ni en sam. Zapleteni okvir, v katerega je vstavljena igra, ponazarja današnji položaj resničnosti in resnice in tega, kako ju sprejemamo - ali tudi ne. Rupture, 2022 Psihološki triler Prva slovenska uprizoritev Premiera: 26. oktober 2023 Prevajalka Vesna Hauschild Režiser Jan Krmelj Dramaturginja Petra Pogorevc Scenograf Lin japelj Avtor videa Dorian Šilec Petek Kostumografka Brina Vidic Avtorja glasbe Val Fürst in Pavel Panon Raščan Lektor Martin Vrtačnik Oblikovalec svetlobe Boštjan Kos Oblikovalec zvoka Sašo Dragaš Asistentka režiserja Lučka Neža Peterlin Avtorji priredbe so ustvarjalci uprizoritve. Nastopajo Ajda Smrekar, Diana Kolenc k. g., Jernej Gašperin, Boris Kerč Foto: Peter Giodani https://www.mgl.si/sl/predstave/razpoka/

Lucy Kirkwood's The Children is about a trio of friends retired from work as nuclear engineers. When the plant they designed fails and pollutes their community, questions of generational responsibility arise. Listen in!   ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week. ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

Nina Šorak je doslej ustvarila vrsto kvalitetnih, zanimivih in vznemirljivih gledaliških predstav. Na začetku te sezone je v ljubljanski Mali drami režirala odmevno dramo Otroci angleške dramatičarke Lucy Kirkwood, ki se ukvarja s sodobnimi etičnimi dilemami na ozadju jedrske katastrofe. V Vili Zlatici, nekdanjem domu znamenitega ljubljanskega župana Ivana Hribarja, pa od februarja uprizarjajo dramo Miroslava Krleže V agoniji - v njeni režiji ter v produkciji Društva dveh in Foruma slovanskih kultur. Nina Šorak je mnogostranska ustvarjalka, ki poglobljeno razmišlja ne samo o problemih družbe in posameznikov, temveč tudi o umetnosti in sodobnem gledališču. Foto: Pila Rusjan

Podcast preview of the new stage production of Lucy Kirkwood's The Welkin,  with cast members Lucy Mabbitt (Sally Poppy)  and Sarah Perkins (Elizabeth (Lizzy) Luke).A murderer's fate lies in the hands of 12 women.  Sally has committed the wickedest of crimes but her claims of pregnancy, perhaps, demand clemency. A panel of Suffolk matrons, pulled from their everyday into the machinations of 1760s justice, must assess if she's telling the truth.Will she escape a hanging, be transported, or will the mob tear her to pieces? Village midwife, Lizzy might be all that stands in the way of Sally's execution. Female wisdom and strange portents spin Kirkwood's incendiary play into a darkly comic theatrical tapestry.The Welkin. By Lucy Kirkwood. Directed by Kim Dyas. Assistant Director - Veronika Wilson 25–29 March 20237.45pm Main Stage, Putney Arts Theatre.Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke. Podcast Editor and Sound Designer: Nick Wells. Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.Full Cast:Lucy Mabbitt: Sally Poppy Sarah Perkins: Elizabeth (Lizzy) Luke Sharon Czudak: Judith Brewer Louisa Pead: Charlotte Grey Kristen Millar: Kitty Givens Lizzie Iredale: Helen Ludlow Lois Savill: Sarah Hollis Zoe Thomas-Webb: Emma Jenkins Angel Witney: Ann Lavender Alexa Adams: Mary Middleton Emily Dixon: Hannah Rusted Carol Hudson: Sarah Smith Megan Good: Peg Carter Richard Seedhouse: Mr Coombes Aleksei Toshev: Frederick Poppy Ian Recordon: Dr Willis The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End! See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

Nedeljska gosta sta gledališki in filmski tandem Silva Čušin in Janez Škof. Letošnje leto jima je prineslo kup zanimivih skupnih vlog. V svoji matični hiši, ljubljanski Drami, nastopata v dveh gledaliških predstavah: na velikem odru v krstni uprizoritvi Kako je padlo drevo, mlade slovenske avtorice Katarine Morano, na malem odru pa v igri Otroci, angleške dramatičarke Lucy Kirkwood. Skupaj nastopata tudi v filmu Šterkijada, kjer igrata očeta in mamo režiserju in scenaristu Igorju Šterku. S Silvo Čušin in Janezom Škofom se je na velikem odru SNG Drama pogovarjala Nina Zagoričnik.

In this special Christmas episode, Lucy's speaks to David Mumeni. Originally an actor, famous for his roles in 'Stath Lets Flats' and 'Dead Pixels', he is also the founder of Open Door, an organisation that helps talented young people who do not have the financial means to gain a place at one of the UK's leading drama schools. As well as discussing his favourite speech, NSFW by Lucy Kirkwood, and its relation to the first year of Open Door, David talks about diversity within the industry, how you can never judge what's going to be a success and what isn't, and the frustrating and proud aspects of being a mixed race Iranian working in the British TV and theatre industry.Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Olivier award winner Patsy Ferran, ex Bond villain Toby Stephens and theatre royalty Sir Richard Eyre.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout **Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C'est assez rare pour le souligner : une pièce qui réunit 13 actrices sur scène et pas seulement autour d'un univers domestique. Treize femmes qui discutent de politique, de société, mais aussi de questions féminines. Le Firmament, c'est la pièce réjouissante de la britannique Lucy Kirkwood portée sur la scène par Chloé Dabert. Le spectacle se joue ce soir au Théâtre Gérard Philippe de Saint-Denis, puis part en tournée à travers la France jusqu'à fin mars.

Playful Musings host, Kristin Post, gives an overview of the play The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood.

durée : 00:54:26 - Le masque et la plume - par : Jérôme Garcin - Parmi les représentations que les critiques sont allés voir cette semaine : "Le Roi Lear" de Shakespeare, "Gabriel" de George Sand, "Lorsque l'enfant paraît" d'André Roussin, "Les enfants" de Lucy Kirkwood, "Le Principe d'incertitude" de Simon Stephens et "Le Tourbillon" de Francis Véber… - réalisé par : Xavier PESTUGGIA

Éric Vigner met en scène au Théâtre de l'Atelier à Paris « Les enfants » de la dramaturge Lucy Kirkwood. Un texte qui résonne avec l'actualité climatique et qui pose entre comédie et tragédie la question de la responsabilité des adultes face à l'avenir de leurs enfants. La question s'est sans doute toujours posée, elle a pris depuis quelques années une acuité plus criante encore avec le réchauffement climatique : quelle planète allons-nous laisser aux générations futures, quelle planète allons-nous laisser à nos enfants ? C'est la question que pose la pièce de théâtre dont nous allons parler aujourd'hui. Un texte éminemment contemporain, publié en 2016, par la dramaturge britannique Lucy Kirkwood, qui interroge avec une écriture teintée d'humour noir notre rapport au progrès, le temps qui passe et la douleur des illusions perdues. Un étrange huis clos qui oscille entre le tragique et la comédie, dans lequel le non-dit est peut-être encore plus parlant que ne le sont les mots. Sur scène, un trio d'acteurs chevronnés : Dominique Valadié, Cécile Brune, Frédéric Pierrot. À la mise en scène Éric Vigner. « Les enfants », une pièce à l'affiche du Théâtre de l'Atelier à Paris jusqu'au 27 novembre 2022. Reportage : José Marinho présente la 5ème édition du Festival des Francofolies de La Réunion. Quatre jours de fête et de musiques, déclinaison du mythique festival créé en 1985 à La Rochelle.

Premiera: 23. septembra, ob 20.00 v Mali Drami. Napoved: Prva premiera letošnje sezone v Slovenskem narodnem gledališču Drama v Ljubljani je bila sinoči na odru Male drame. Silva Čušin, Saša Pavček in Janez Škof so nastopili v igri Otroci sodobne britanske pisateljice Lucy Kirkwood.Besedilo je prevedla Tina Mahkota, dramaturg je bil Blaž Lukan, igro je režirala Nina Šorak. Na sinočnji premieri je bila Tadeja Krečič Scenograf Branko Hojnik, kostumografinja Tina Pavlović, avtor zvočne podobe Laren Polič Zdravič, lektorica Klasja Kovačič in oblikovalka svetlobe Mojca Sarjaš. Foto: Peter Uhan

Karl Bartos, musician and composer, on his life in the German band Kraftwerk - as told in his new memoir The Sound of the Machine. Playwright and screenwriter Lucy Kirkwood on her play Maryland - devised in response to normalisation of violence against women, and originally staged at Royal Court Theatre in London in 2021, it has now been adapted for BBC TV screens. The Spooky Men's Chorale: the strangely comedic but musically marvellous and popular Australian male voice choir stop off in the middle of their UK tour to sing and talk to Samira Ahmed about Georgian polyphony, Swedish folk band Abba, and not being a men's group. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Julian May Image credit: Markus Wustmann

Ujj Mészáros Károly rendezésében mutatják be a Gyerekek című darabot. Jövő csütörtökön a Rózsavölgyi Szalonban láthatjuk Lucy Kirkwood művét. A főszerepekben Egri Márta, Kiss Mari és Hegedűs D. Géza. Az Intermezzo vendége Ujj Mészáros Károly rendező.

Hem gaudit molt de la conversa amb Marta Gil, directora i traductora (treball conjunt amb Isabelle Bres) de 'Els nostres fills' de Lucy Kirkwood, al Teatre Akadèmia fins el 10 d'abril. Una parella viu confinada després d'una catàstrofe nuclear i rep la visita d'una antiga amiga i exitosa col·lega de professió... Grans interpretacions d'Isabelle Bres, Albert Pérez i Maria Pau Pigem, que amb la directora porten tota l'energia del text de la dramaturga britànica a escena. Impecable treball d'audiovisuals i so, i en conjunt de tot l'equip artístic. Molt recomanable. Per remoure's dels seients i fer-nos reflexionar sobre el que ens envolta i el que ens pot passar. Ona Cultural - Ona de Sants - Laura Clemente Comunicació - teatre - direcció - autora - interpretació - traducció - textos teatrals - ecologia - ràdio - cultura

In the latest episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Crystal Skillman, an award winning playwright, who has written a new climate themed play, Rain and Zoe Save the World.  The show is co-hosted by regular guest, “cli-fi” expert, Dr. Amy Brady.  Amy and Doug discuss with Crystal what inspired her to write a climate themed play, why the arts are so important in climate communication and how the theater has driven societal change in the past. It's an exciting and unusual episode for America Adapt! Topics discussed: Theater as a climate communication tool. Plot and inspiration for the play, Rain and Zoe Save the World How Crystal weaved climate changed into a dramatic storyline How the theater has driven societal change in the past. Why we need an all hands approach for climate communication. This episode sponsored by newBin The solution to the plastic waste crisis is right in your pocket https://www.startengine.com/newBin Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://twitter.com/ingredient_x Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Links in episode: https://www.crystalskillman.com https://www.rainandzoe.com https://amybradywrites.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rainandzoesavetheworld/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rainandzoesavetheworld https://www.facebook.com/rainandzoesavetheworld/ https://twitter.com/rainandzoe Treeson https://www.treesonmusical.com/ Cuullud watch: https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2122/cullud-wattah/ About author here: https://www.newdramatists.org/erika-dickerson-despenza Magellanica - https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/a-six-hour-theatrical-epic-about-the-hole-in-the-ozone-layer Author: http://emlewisplaywright.com/?page_id=149 Oil by Ella Hickson; https://almeida.co.uk/in-conversation-with-ella-hickson The Children by Lucy Kirkwood: https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/the-children/ Author speaks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-is0cHFQJlA Orion's 40th anniversary celebration!givergy.us/OrionMagazine Archived Episodes Highlighted in this episode: Resilient New York: Urban Forestry, Shared Stewardship and Climate Adaptationhttps://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/2019/8/5/resilient-new-york-urban-forestry-shared-stewardship-and-climate-adaptation Tribes, Indigenous People and the False Urgency of Climate Adaptation with Dr. Kyle Powys Whytehttps://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/tribes-indigenous-people-and-the-false-urgency-of-climate-adaptation-with-dr-kyle-white America Adapts was published in the Federal Reserve Newsletter!Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders https://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.  

The average height of a female in the UK is 5ft 3in. What is life like for women at the other end of the spectrum, especially when it comes to dating? Jessica Creighton is joined by the author of Get Real, Sarah Ivens, who at 6ft would be introduced to dates as 'Queen Kong' or 'Miss Stretchy', and married at 6 ft 3 in in a pair of diamanté heels; and Andrea Hubert, 6ft 1in whose creative comebacks about her height paved the way to her becoming a comedian. Normally it would take a playwright like Lucy Kirkwood two years to write a play and get it onto the stage. However the relentless news of violence against women and the abuse of police powers in recent weeks compelled her to script a thirty minute piece called Maryland in just a few days and send it to the Royal Court Theatre in London. That was three weeks ago...two weeks ago it opened on stage. The Royal Court's Artistic Director, Vicky Featherstone joins Jessica Creighton to explain why. After struggling with her mental health whilst part of girl-band Little Mix and then quitting late last year, Jesy Nelson has just launched her solo career with a video for her single 'Boyz' that's been criticised for 'blackfishing'. So what is that and why is it problematic? Jess is joined by Leah Mahon, journalist at the Voice online. The Woman's Hour poll to mark our 75th anniversary found the place where women feel most unequal is in the home - specifically in terms of housework. 75% of the women said the division of chores wasn't fair but interestingly it was only named as the fifth most important area in which to achieve equality. Jessica talks to Professor Ann Oakley whose seminal book The Sociology of Housework looked at these issues way back in the seventies and also by Professor Rosie Cox who has written a number of books on gender roles. In 2005 the story of Keisha the Sket started being shared by young people on a now defunct early internet platform. The story is told in energetic street slang. Keisha, 17, lives in Hackney, London. She's lively and funny - she is also preyed upon. She wants and enjoys sex and is looking for love but she is sexualised by the men and boys around her. Her lack of control of her life gets her into dangerous situations and the word 'sket' - promiscuous girl or woman - follows her around. It's been called a classic of Black British culture and is now being published for the first time in book form. Jade LB began writing Keisha's story when she was only 13 and joins Jessica to talk about her creation and the mixed feelings she has had about it over the years.

Está no ar a segunda parte de nossa conversa com o dramaturgo, crítico e pesquisador Jorge Louraço Figueira, sobre teatro de grupo, memória e os cruzamentos dramatúrgicos entre os países lusófonos dos dois lados do Atlântico. Jorge Louraço Figueira é doutorando em Estudos Artísticos na Universidade de Coimbra (bolseiro da FCT), dramaturgo residente d' O Teatrão (Coimbra), docente da ESMAE e crítico de teatro do jornal Público. É dramaturgo e escreveu Cassandra de Balaclava (Cão Danado, 2013), Teleganza (Nova Europa, 2011), Êxodos (Folias, São Paulo, 2008), Xmas qd Kiseres* (O Teatrão, 2002) e O Espantalho Teso (TNSJ, 2001); dirigiu Conta-me Como É, de Pedro Marques, Jorge Palinhos e Sandra Pinheiro (O Teatrão, 2014) e Pequena História Trágico-Marítima (TAGV, 2012); traduziu Cidadania, de Mark Ravenhill, Senti um Vazio, de Lucy Kirkwood, Onde É que Esconderam as Respostas, dos Third Angel, e Ricardo III, de Shakespeare; fez a Oficina de Escrita Teatral de A. Mercado no TNSJ, o Seminário Traverse Theatre nos Artistas Unidos, a Residência Internacional do Royal Court Theatre, e o Seminário de Escrita Teatral de J. S. Sinisterra no TNDM II; é doutorando em Estudos Artísticos na Universidade de Coimbra (bolseiro da FCT), dramaturgo residente d' O Teatrão (Coimbra), docente da ESMAE e crítico de teatro do jornal Público. O episódio foi ao ar em 20 de agosto de 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teatrodausp/message

Jorge Louraço Figueira é dramaturgo residente d'O Teatrão (Coimbra), docente da Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo (Porto), crítico de teatro do jornal "Público" e doutorando em estudos artísticos na Universidade de Coimbra, com bolsa da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Como dramaturgo, escreveu "Cassandra de Balaclava" (Cão Danado, 2013), "Teleganza" (Nova Europa, 2011), "Êxodos" (Folias, São Paulo, 2008), "Xmas qd Kiseres*" (O Teatrão, 2002) e "O Espantalho Teso" (TNSJ, 2001); dirigiu "Conta-me Como é", de Pedro Marques, Jorge Palinhos e Sandra Pinheiro (O Teatrão, 2014) e "Pequena História Trágico-Marítima" (TAGV, 2012); traduziu "Cidadania", de Mark Ravenhill, "Senti um Vazio", de Lucy Kirkwood, "Onde É que Esconderam as Respostas", dos Third Angel, e "Ricardo III", de Shakespeare; fez a Oficina de Escrita Teatral de A. Mercado no TNSJ, o Seminário Traverse Theatre nos Artistas Unidos, a Residência Internacional do Royal Court Theatre, e o Seminário de Escrita Teatral de J. S. Sinisterra no TNDM II. O episódio foi ao ar em 23 de julho de 2021. #TUSPemCasa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teatrodausp/message

Quanna Luo Masterson is a British Chinese Actress.   She has been working as an actress since the age of eight both in China and the UK for TV, film, and theatre.   She first appeared in Channel 4 drama series Chimerica, the four-part thriller based on a stage play by Lucy Kirkwood. Her recent credit includes Brave New World and The Dumping Ground (BBC).   Connect with Quanna on Instagram @quanna_l   Here's Quanna's most recent short film, it would mean a lot if you could like and share the page :) Thank you in advance! https://www.facebook.com/The-Trap-110538717786505/?modal=followers¬if_id=1616353575988968¬if_t=page_follow&ref=notif

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Episode 019: The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Lucy Kirkwood Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. It is 1759 in East Anglia. A child has been murdered and a young woman has been convicted to hang for the crime. She ‘pleads her belly' and a jury of matrons must determine if she is truly with child and thus may escape the gallows. Lucy Kirkwood's powerful play The Welkin, is an historical thriller and a tense courtroom drama, as well as a vivid representation of the real burdens that women carry in a patriarchal world of any age. The Welkin premiered at the National Theatre in January 2020 before its run was cruelly cut short by the first Covid lockdown. I'm delighted to be joined by the author herself to talk about her rich new play.

Agony Aunt and star of Googlebox Mary Killen joins Jane Garvey to urge us to channel her ultimate British Role model – The Queen . She argues we’d all be a bit happier, wiser and more adept if we adopted the underrated virtues of duty, kindness, discretion, restraint and fortitude as exemplified by Her Majesty. Could disabled people help to solve the crisis in fostering? Is gossip the glue or life, why do we do it, and who does it most? Plus the writer Lucy Kirkwood and actor Hayley Squires talk about their latest project, the drama "Adult Material" Presenter Jane Garvey Producer Beverley Purcell PHOTO CREDIT: Hugo Burnand Guest; Mary Killen Guest; Professor Robin Dunbar Guest; Lucy Kirkwood Guest; Hayley Squires Guest; Alison Bryne Guest; Peter Unwin

Happy Thursday one and all. Hope you’re all doing well and* if you’re in the UK keeping to your groups of 6 and not giving any weight to what certain Britpop stars are wanging on about. But enough of *that*. Let’s not discuss it. It’s certainly something we don’t even touch on in this weeks episode because we're far too busy discussing creativity, growing up, moving around, writing and close knit families. There's a small natter about Hayley's new C4 series ADULT MATERIAL* which is discomforting, groundbreaking, shocking and funny show that, on the surface, is a delve into the world of the adult entertainment business but as the story storms on raises questions about motherhood and injustice and power. It’s an incredible watch with Hayley ( once again) showing incredible skills as the lead character and Lucy Kirkwood’s incredible script keeps us asking questions as an audience right till the end....and long after. Of course, you’ll have seen Hayley burst into the screen in her award winning breakthrough performance in Ken Loach’s ‘ I, Daniel Blake’ but here on TSP we get to discuss all the important things with Hayley. You know the drill. We really hope you enjoy this incredible episode. Thrilled that Hayley made time for us. You will not be disappointed. Get in touch...Facebook- search 'Two Shot Podcast'Twitter- @twoshotpodInstagram- @twoshotpodIf you've enjoyed listening then please click through to https://www.patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus pictures, video and audio in return. Nice one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy Kirkwood est une jeune dramaturge anglaise (née en 1984). Sa dernière pièce, NSWF (not safe for work !), a été créée au Royal Court, célèbre théâtre londonien qui a permis les créations des premières pièces de Sarah Kane ou de Mark Ravenhill. It Felt Empty When the Heart Went At First But It Is Alright Now est construite autour de la figure d'une prostituée, Dijana qui se raconte dans une chambre de passe. La pièce s'inscrit dans la veine d'écriture que la critique a désignée sous le nom générique de in-yer-face theatre — le théâtre dans ta gueule. Crédits musique : Rainman – Purple Kush [Instrumental] Matthias Pothier – Look at This Clouds [Instrumental] Jonathan Josue Monroy & Lestley Ronaldo Pierce Jr – Pretender [Instrumental] Texte : Lucy Kirkwood – Du vide quand le cœur s'arrêta — traduit de l'anglais par Eric Devanthéry et Jelena Ristic.

Anne Darragh, in conversation with KPFA associate theater critic C. S. Soong. Actor Anne Darragh plays a scientist on a forward-looking mission in “The Children,” a play by Lucy Kirkwood, now at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. In “The Children,” three nuclear engineers reunite in the aftermath of a Fukushima-like disaster on the east coast of England. The play is directed by Barbara Damashek. The Aurora Theatre is located at 2081 Addison Street in Berkeley. Aurora Theatre Company's website The post Interview: Anne Darragh about “The Children” at Aurora Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

Armando Iannucci has taken on Dickens' David Copperfield with Dev Patel in the lead role A new play by Lucy Kirkwood, Welkin, has opened at London's National Theatre. The Welkin is set in Norfolk in 1759, when a jury of matrons is called to try a female murder suspect who is 'pleading the belly' in order to avoid execution Motherwell is the memoir of journalist, the late Deborah Orr recounting her childhood and growing up in Scotland and trying to break from her family Portraying Pregnancy: From Holbein to Social Media is a new exhibition at London's Foundling Museum which looks at how artists have shown pregnant women over the centuries. Admission fee charged. The Windermere Children on BBC2 is the story of 300 Polish child survivors of concentration camps who were brought to the UK after the war and billetted in The Lake District Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Helen Lewis, Catherine Yass and Mark Billingham The producer is Oliver Jones Podcast Extra recommendations: Catherine: Steve McQueen Year 3 at Tate Britain & A Girl Is A Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride & Yinka Shonibare's Farm in Nigeria Mark: Elvis Presley 68 Comeback Special & Long Bright River by Liz Moore Helen: House Of Glass by Hadley Freeman & In The Darkroom by Susan Faludi Tom: Daniel Finkelstein's tweet thread about his mother's escape from Germany & Miss Austen by Gill Hornby & Shook opening at the Trafalgar Studios in April.

Laurie McCants, Award-winning Actor, Director, Writer & Co-founder of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, speaking about the ensemble and the more than 40 years she has spent with the company, in anticipation of her retirement and her last main stage role in the current production of "The Children" by Lucy Kirkwood, running at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street in downtown Bloomsburg, January 16 - February 2, 2020. Shows Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30; Sundays at 3:00 pm. www.bte.org 570-784-8181

Playwright Lucy Kirkwood discusses her return to the National Theatre following the critically-acclaimed Mosquitoes in 2017 with her new play The Welkin, which stars Maxine Peake and Ria Zmitrowicz. It’s the story of a woman sentenced to hang for murder in 1759 but whose claims of pregnancy could save her life. A Jury of Matrons is assembled - 12 women who will decide the condemned woman’s fate. Terrence Malick's latest film A Hidden Life is a historical drama based on a true story which depicts the life of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant farmer and devout Catholic, and the consequences he faced after refusing to pledge allegiance to the Nazis in World War II. Isabel Stevens reviews. Folk singer Sam Lee has teamed up with electric guitarist and producer Bernard Butler on his new album Old Wow, which celebrates the joy of the natural world but also expresses fear about how the climate emergency is changing our relationship with the planet. Sam and Bernard discuss the album and Sam performs the most recent single, The Moon Shines Bright. Presenter Nikki Bedi Producer Jerome Weatherald

WE’RE BACK for SEASON TWO…. IT’S DONE FOR! EPISODE 1: This season, we've selected the book The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski. We jump right into episode 1 with the first Invitation: Don’t Wait. We’ll continue to circle back to our foundational questions: 1) What leads to a good death? and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Listen in as we continue the conversation, and tell us how you’re answering these questions. If you like this, tell someone! Please help us out by sharing it and spreading the conversation. RESOURCES: The Five Invitations (Flatiron Books, 2017) by Frank Ostaseski. Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. He has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, Wisdom.2.0 and teaches at major spiritual centers around the globe. Frank is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Frank's groundbreaking work has been featured on the Bill Moyers PBS series On Our Own Terms, highlighted on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and honored by H.H. the Dalai Lama. He is the author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. The Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA is where the 3 of us met and began to share our stories. The Chaplaincy Institute is an Interfaith Community and Seminary that strives to create a just world that honors the sacred connection of all. Find out more at www.chaplaincyinstitute.org. “Churchianity” was actually a term Jessica first learned from the Rev. Dr Megan Wagner. ProgressiveChristianity.org is a global resource of open, intelligent, and collaborative approaches to the Christian tradition and the life and teachings of Jesus that creates a pathway into an authentic and relevant religious experience. Shower the People, James Taylor (June 1976) It turns out Jessica is way better at this than even she thought! Well, with the exception of re-writing this James Taylor classic with new words. Fundamentalism: despite the first three letters indicating an emphasis on ‘fun’, fundamentalism in many forms (religious and non-religious) can be damaging. We hope if you’ve experienced that kind of trauma, that you will share your story and continue to listen. Book Club Questions: One of our dear listeners (and Jessica’s BFF) wrote a guide for this season. Find it here: (link to pdf attached) Also, it turns out Frank has developed a guide that can be found at: fiveinvitations.com/book-club Atlas: The Atlas personality, drawing on the myth of the giant Atlas from Greek mythology upholding the world, is someone obliged to take on adult responsibilities prematurely. They are thus liable to develop a pattern of compulsive caregiving in later life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_personality Female Playwrights: yeah, there are a lot of these David. Take your pick… an ditch the white dudes. Annie Baker, Lisa D’Amour, Sarah DeLappe, Margaret Edson, Liz Flahive, Amy Freed, Madeleine George, Rebecca Gilman, Gina Gionfriddo, DW Gregory, Danai Gurira, Leslye Headland, Amy Herzog, Quiara Alegria Hudes, Lucy Kirkwood, Young Jean Lee, Jennifer Maisel, Martyna Majok, Lynn Nottage, Antoinette Nwandu, Suzan-Lori Parks, Theresa Rebeck, Yasmina Reza, Sarah Ruhl, Laura Shamas, Lisa B Thompson, Lucy Thurber, Joyce VanDyke, Paula Vogel, Anne Washburn. Thanks to theatrenerds.com Anne Lammott first used the phrase “shitty first drafts” in her book Bird by Bird (1995) to emphasize why perfectionism can kill creativity. Learn more about Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, and Jessica Shine at DoneForPodcast.com

In deze eerste aflevering van de HNTpodcast vertelt acteur Stefan de Walle je over zijn nieuwste rol in 'The Children', over de schrijfster, Lucy Kirkwood, en over zijn bezoek aan de kerncentrale in Borssele. Met een exclusief fragment uit het stuk door medeacteurs Antoinette Jelgersma en Sylvia Poorta.Tekst en regie: Laura van ZuijlenTechniek en montage: Alex KramerMuziek: Florentijn Boddendijk en Remco de Jong

Sales and Crabb risk losing 90% of their audience by controversially revealing they dislike the most popular TV show in the world, Game of Thrones. They do like Hugh Grant though.Humanity (2018) stand-up comedy by Ricky Gervais (Netflix)Dirty John (2018) starring Connie Britton and Eric BanaConnie Britton Won't Have Plastic Surgery (Yahoo Beauty, 2017 Jun 10)A Very English Scandal (2018) starring Hugh Grant and Ben WhishawA Very English Scandal by John PrestonThe bugger, bugged by Hugh Grant (New Statesman, 2011 Apr 11)Hugh Grant arrested with sex worker 20 years ago (Guardian 2015 Jun 26. Includes link to Jay Leno Tonight Show interview 1995)Boris Johnson interviewed by Eddie Mair (BBC, Andrew Marr show, 2013 Mar 24)Jane’s World by Martin Amis [Includes his comments on ‘Four Weddings and Funeral’] (New Yorker, 1995 Dec 31)Identity: Contemporary Identity Politics and the Struggle for Recognition by Francis FukuyamaIdentity Crisis by Ben EltonOn Identity by Stan GrantMosquitoes (Sydney Theatre Company) by Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Jessica Arthur, starring Jacqueline McKenzie and Mandy McElhinney

As France vows to restore Notre-Dame de Paris after last night's devastating fire, we discuss the artistic, musical and cultural significance of this great Cathedral. With music historian Mark Everist, art critic Waldemar Januszczak and French literature academic Eve Morisi. Roger McGough, one of Britain’s most widely read poets, talks about his latest anthology, joinedupwriting, in which he explores themes of childhood, ageing and politics. He reflects on the appeal of different forms of verse and how the critical reaction to his work sits with its popular appeal. Lucy Kirkwood's hit 2013 play Chimerica comes to Channel 4 as a new TV drama series, updated to the Trump era. Sarah Crompton reviews. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Timothy Prosser

On today’s show Kathy talks to theatre legends Ger Ryan and Marie Mullen about their play at the Gate Theatre, The Children, directed by Oonagh Murphy. Written by Lucy Kirkwood and also starring Seán McGinley, the play is about three retired nuclear scientists staying at a crumbling cottage by the sea, as the world grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophe at a nuclear power station. Marie and Ger talk to Kathy about the production, about Waking the Feminists, about the reality of life as a jobbing actor.

This episode is with the excellent Imogen Sarre, literary agent at Casarotto. For everything that Imogen mentions, see below:     Casarotto: https://www.casarotto.co.uk     Mel Kenyon: https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2016/mel-kenyon-literary-agent-its-like-a-marriage-i-need-to-fall-in-love-with-a-writers-work/     Chloe Moss: https://www.casarotto.co.uk/clients/chloe-moss     The Children by Lucy Kirkwood: https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/the-children/     Here We Go by Caryl Churchill: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/nov/29/here-we-go-review-a-chilling-reminder-of-our-own-mortality     Gig Theatre: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/could-playwrights-save-pop-album-rise-gig-theatre/     Christopher Hampton: https://www.casarotto.co.uk/clients/christopher-hampton     Dennis Kelly: https://www.casarotto.co.uk/clients/dennis-kelly     Simon Stephens: https://www.casarotto.co.uk/clients/simon-stephens     David Hare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hare_(playwright)     Linda McLean: https://www.casarotto.co.uk/clients/linda-mclean     Tickets to Pint-Sized: October-Fest are available now - https://www.bunkertheatre.com/whats-on/pint-sized-october-fest. Once you’re on the booking page, type in the code PSPODS18 to get your discounted £8.50 ticket to the show and two workshops of your choice.    If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, share and give us a rating! We'd also love to hear your feedback so please tweet us here: @Pint_Sized_ or Facebook us here: www.facebook.com/pintsizedtheatre.   Music by Teleman.   Produced by Olly Jacques.

Last year, playwright Lucy Kirkwood delivered us a sweeping epic with Chimerica, which looked at China’s economic rise against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. This year, her new play, The Children, is equally ambitious in its scope – as it pulls apart the fallout of a nuclear disaster – but it distils the action down into a chamber piece for three actors. In our case, Pamela Rabe, Sarah Peirse and William Zappa. Arts journalist Fiona Gruber travelled to the UK recently and spoke to Lucy Kirkwood about what inspired her to write the play. https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/thechildren The Children, 29 Mar – 19 May 2018, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House Seeing the show? Let us know your thoughts. Tag @sydneytheatreco or #sydneytheatreco

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). The Children In an idyllic cottage on the British coast, two retired nuclear scientists are enjoying the quiet life. Outside, the world is in chaos after a devastating Fukushima-like disaster. Then one day, an old friend arrives with a frightening proposition. The fallout will be cataclysmic. Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant new play The Children asks big questions about the responsibility that each generation faces in leaving a better world for the next, with Pamela Rabe (Wentworth), Sarah Peirse (Switzerland) and William Zappa (Rock ‘n’ Roll) balancing the stark realities of our times with intrigue and humour. This Australian premiere is directed by MTC Associate Director Sarah Goodes. For more visit http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2018/the-children/#unit-production-info Theatre First RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4839371.rss Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stitcher, Pocket Casts, audioBoom, CastBox.fm, Podbean etc. If you're enjoying Theatre First podcast, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #theatre #stage #reviews #Melbourne #Australia #MTC #thechildren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British playwright Lucy Kirkwood chats to Fiona Gruber about her new play The Children.

The writer and director talk about their new production, Mosquitoes. Chaired by Dan Rebellato. Following her success with Chimerica, the world premiere of Kirkwood’s newest play is directed by Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre.

Danish/German co-production Land of Mine is a film about a group of German POWs who - once the Nazi occupation of Denmark ended - were made to clear mines on the coastal beaches Mosquitoes, starring Olivia Coman and Olivia Williams, is the latest play by Lucy Kirkwood at The Dorfman at London's National's Theatre. It interweaves family relations, particle physics and sexting Bernard MacLaverty's first novel for a decade and a half is Midwinter Break - a long-married couple escape to Amsterdam. Can it match the success of Grace Notes? Matisse In The Studio is a new exhibition at at Lonodn's Royal Academy 'does what it says on the can' - it's a look at his work and the items which inspired it; from a flower vase or a chocolate pot to an African mask or weaving Trust Me is a new BBC drama starring Jodie Whittaker (the next Dr Who) about a nurse who loses her job and decides to keep working by impersonating a doctor Tom Sutcliffe's guests are David Aaronovitch, Helen Lewis and Deborah Bull. The producer is Oliver Jones.

Kate Muir explains the unexpected appeal and popularity of Love Island. Is it just another television reality show or has it got something extra?The first season of Top of the Lake was garlanded with praise and won an Emmy for its cinematography and a Golden Globe for Elisabeth Moss; season 2 is about to begin on BBC2. The action moves away from New Zealand to the brothels and backstreets of Sydney, Australia. Celebrated director Jane Campion is the co-writer and co-director and she's joined by her daughter, Alice Englert, who stars along with Nicole Kidman. They talk to Kirsty about creating the unique atmosphere of the series and how to ensure more opportunities for women directors. For our Queer Icons series, E.M. Forster's novel Maurice is championed by Chris Smith, the former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who in 1984 became the first MP to come out publicly. Lucy Kirkwood discusses her new play Mosquitoes which focuses on two sisters played by Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams. One sister works for CERN on the Large Hadron Collider and the other in a call centre. Kirsty asks the playwright about the appeal of physicists as characters, increasing scepticism about expert opinion and whether scientists are really trying to play god.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Harry Parker.

Episode 1 Lucy Kirkwood is the Olivier Award-winning playwright of Chimerica, The Children, NSFW and It Felt Empty When The Heart Went At First But It Is Alright Now. She talks to Luke Jones about her work and snooping on audiences in the toilet.

Young British playwright Lucy Kirkwood's latest play The Children opens at London's Royal Court Theatre: three old friends discussing the future after an unnamed disaster Korean horror drama film The Wailing has been gaining a lot of international attention - combining a ghost story and zombies and a police drama Tim Roth plays the serial murderer John Christie in BBC TV's Rillington Place. A three part series, it looks at the story from the points of view of Christie, his wife and the lodger who was wrongly hanged for the murders. Penelope Lively's latest collection of short stories is called "Purple Swamp Hen" There's a new exhibition in Nottingham of the work of the late Victor Pasmore, British abstract artist and educator Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Blake Morrison, Barb Jungr and Andrea Rose. The producer is Oliver Jones.

We celebrate the life and work of the award winning writer William Trevor, renowned for his short stories and novels. His editor, Tony Lacey, and poet Paul Muldoon pay tribute.Novelist and essayist, Zadie Smith (White Teeth, On Beauty, NW) talks to Kirsty about black and white musicals, childhood friendships, and dancing, as she discusses her new novel, Swing Time.Tim Robey reviews Robert Zemeckis' romantic thriller Allied, which stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard as two World War II spies who fall in love while on undercover assignment in Casablanca. Lucy Kirkwood, who's 2013 play Chimerica launched her as a playwright to watch, returns to the stage with The Children. It focuses on three retired nuclear physicists living under the shadow of a disaster in their former workplace. Kirsty Lang speaks to Lucy about the play and about our responsibility to the generations to come. Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.

With Mark Lawson. The Hunger Games : Catching Fire is the second adaptation of Suzanne Collins' runaway bestselling trilogy of novels. Jennifer Lawrence is Katniss Everdeen in the post-apocalyptic state of Panem, where the Hunger Games are a televised fight to the death between teenagers. Rosie Swash gives her verdict. The realities of the modern political world come under scrutiny in Michael Ignatieff's new book Fire and Ashes: Success and Failure in Politics. The Canadian academic, writer and broadcaster shelved his university career to enter politics, becoming leader of the country's Liberal Party in 2008. On the line from Toronto - where the city's controversial mayor is fighting for political survival - Ignatieff reflects on his bruising electoral defeat and what he learnt on the front line of 21st century politics. Adrian Lester, Rory Kinnear and Lucy Kirkwood were among the winners at last night's Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Mark spoke to the night's winners as they reflected on the past year on stage. Tate Britain re-opens today after a major refurbishment. The Duveen galleries are hosting works by Alison Wilding, one of Britain's foremost sculptors known for her inventive approach to form and materials. She tells Mark about making a model of one of her pieces - Harbour - from a piece of cheese before working it in alabaster, and how she'll stop schoolchildren touching her work if she spots them. Following the announcement of the death of Doris Lessing on 17 November we pay tribute with an excerpt from a Front Row interview in 2008, where she talks about the effect of winning the Nobel Prize for literature on the sales of her books. Producer: Dymphna Flynn.

Choreographer Akram Khan; artist Jeremy Deller on his new work for the Venice Biennale; dramatist Lucy Kirkwood; Cathy Come Home and This Life producer Tony Garnett; Novelist Audrey Niffenegger; Paul Morley on his new book about the north.

With Mark Lawson. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) and Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) play mother and daughter in Neil Jordan's vampire film Byzantium. After setting up home in a run-down seaside guest house, schoolgirl Eleanor (Ronan) confides to a friend that she survives on human blood. Natalie Haynes reviews. Lucy Kirkwood's new play Chimerica opens in Beijing in 1989. As the tanks roll into Tiananmen Square, an American photographer captures a piece of history - which comes back to haunt him as he works on the U S presidential elections in New York 2012. Lucy Kirkwood and director Lyndsey Turner talk to Mark about working together on the play. Novelist Audrey Niffenegger, who wrote the best-seller The Time Traveller's Wife, has now collaborated with the Royal Ballet on Raven Girl. Based on a fairy tale written by Niffenegger, Raven Girl tells the story of a girl who wants to fly. Audrey Niffenegger reflects on how the creative partnership worked. For the Cultural Exchange, in which leading creative minds share a cultural passion, Nicholas Hytner, artistic director of the National Theatre, nominates Mozart's opera, The Marriage of Figaro. Producer Nicki Paxman.

Ben Thompson on letters from the Mary Whitehouse archive; Film-maker Michael Haneke; The Rolling Stones; the art of crying on stage; playwright Lucy Kirkwood; Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov.

With Kirsty Lang. As the longer, American version of The Shining is released in the UK for the first time, a new documentary about the film's obsessive fans is also in cinemas. Room 237 documents the various theories about Stanley Kubrick's horror classic and what it really means. Jon Ronson, the director of Stanley Kubrick's Boxes, gives his response to the documentary and the longer version of The Shining. Lucy Kirkwood is one of the UK's most high-profile young playwrights. Her new play NSFW examines society's attitudes to women's bodies through daily life at men's magazine Doghouse and women's publication Electra. Lucy Kirkwood explains why the subject appealed to her and what she makes of the 'political playwright' tag. Colm Toibin, whose award-winning novels include Brooklyn and The Master, discusses his new novel The Testament of Mary, which explores the life of Mary, mother of Jesus, in her old age. Some Girls, a new TV drama series, focuses on a group of 16-year-old girls who play on the same school football team and live on the same inner city estate. We follow them as they make their journey through adolescence, taking in boys, sex, teachers and heartbreak along the way. Rosie Swash reviews. Producer Penny Murphy.