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Hi, a warm welcome to this episode, where we delve into the creative practice of one of the popular artists currently performing on the fringe. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Traufer, the brilliant mind behind dazzling shows like Fabulet. We discuss his latest endeavor, The Pink List, and what it's like to debut a new musical in London. Michael shares the excitement of performing in a city with a rich theatrical history and discerning audiences. He talks about the unique story of The Pink List and how London audiences have engaged with it, particularly the theme of post-war persecution of gay men in Germany. We explore the extensive research Michael undertook, including a poignant visit to a concentration camp, and how this influenced his writing process. He reveals his creative journey, from the initial concept to the final performance, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. Michael also discusses his favorite song from the musical, the intimate setting of The King's Head Theatre, and offers words of inspiration to aspiring artists. He emphasizes the importance of telling stories that matter, thorough research, and the collaborative nature of creating a show. Join us as we gain valuable insights into the making of The Pink List and celebrate the passion and dedication behind Michael Traufer's work. We hope this episode inspires your own creative practice. Here's to enriching and uplifting your artistic journey!
Hi, we hope you're having a wonderful summer and really enjoying all the creativity that's out there. Looking forward to the festival season that's now underway. Camden is going great with new work from Michael Traufer, a brand new musical called The Pink List at the King's Head. Catch that in August. If you're heading up to Edinburgh, then here are some of our tips. First, drink plenty of water because this summer looks like it's going to be a scorcher. And also, take time to enjoy some of the traditional venues. Paradise, The Vaults and St. Augustine, like the name almost suggests, is one of the original venues. And it's always worth picking something there because it keeps you in touch with what actors can do in atmospheric but quite stripped-back venues. The storytelling is often to the front in that. Some of the shows gracing Paradise include a solo show inspired by the life of the performer Jerry Carroll. If you enjoyed Jerry at Zoo Venues last year, this would be a great time to follow up on his work. It's already had a great run at Brighton. "Light" shows just how you can bring a personal story and humor to a solo work. Equally, if you're checking out Paradise venues, it's a good idea to pick one venue and see three or four shows there to save on time. One good show to check out is Chopped Liver and Unions from the States, presented by Blue Fire Theatre Company. This piece, inspired by the character Cyril Wesker, had a great run in Brighton too, so it's a good chance to see a work that's becoming more developed and gaining its ground. At The Space, one of the largest and always growing venues in Edinburgh, you can find new work premiering. Edinburgh is a great place to search for brand new premieres. One notable mention is Edward's Talk, a devised drama part of the creative work of Soundcape Productions. It's 50 minutes in length and based primarily around a talk about speed awareness. Such a unique premise makes it worth checking out. If you're exploring The Space, another show to consider is Ghost Light, a thriller set in 1865 that starts with the premise of experiencing ghosts firsthand. It takes place on Nidry Street. On the Royal Mile, the heart of the entire Edinburgh Fringe, another Space venue to check out is Space on the Mile in Space 2. There, you can find Addict, a show that explores the impact of social media addiction. This is particularly interesting in today's modern society where social media plays a significant role in our lives. Tech and forward-thinking shows are strongly represented this year. Apple of My Eye, an award-winning solo musical based on the life of Steve Jobs, is coming back. Especially now, with Apple having released their VR headset, it might be a fun time to revisit this musical. Whether you're meticulously planning every minute of your Edinburgh Fringe experience or taking a lucky dip, we hope some of our choices inspire you. Share your creative works with us on Twitter or X using the hashtag #SundayFriend. Here's to a summer full of inspiration and satisfaction in your work!
Our West Coast girls have come away with another loss, we discuss what's gone wrong. And Pav dials in to chat star signs and Influential Gay Perth people (Nathan Morris). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My heart goes out to Ukraine and all those who are suffering endlessly during these tender times. Shout out to the NFT community who are taking action for Ukraine, tune in to hear, and see who is taking action and supporting right now. Join in with peace and kindness for unconditional love. I blab away on all things NFTs and all the amazing new art exhibitions I am a part of in the last 4 weeks. Support me by picking up some of my NFTs here: 11 Pillars - NFT https://www.heylayer.com/collection/184 ALFT - NFT https://www.heylayer.com/collection/226 Pick up my MUSIC NFTs here: https://opensea.io/accounts/0x7962970c36307da648f56a215ac65cff3858e130 Pink List https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bSbE9G2IdDrv0aIMkQXA0YQt_NoHwrQjylR28ahWcE8/edit?usp=sharing Pick up some merch from my PUNK: Merch Tokyo Punks https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/101918857?asc=u Join my mailing list here: https://www.chonacas.com/
In this episode of Bristol Unpacked, presenter Neil Maggs interviews Ivan Jackson on coming out during the AIDs crisis, how Peter Tatchell fought for equality legislation and was hated for it, how to tackle countries where being LGBTQ+ is still punishable by death, the additions of trans and queer to LGBTQ, and transphobia and Twitter. Plus being left off the Bristol Live's Pink List! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I sit down with Founder and head of The Pink List which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with Breast Cancer pay for their treatments. We talk Wonder Woman, anime, and how important it is for us to band together to support those fighting Breast Cancer. Link:https://www.facebook.com/thepinklistdetroit/?ref=py_c
Juliet Jacques is a writer and filmmaker. She has published two books Rayner Heppenstall: A Critical Study and Trans; A memoir. Trans: a memoir is a log of her experiences as a person growing up in a time and society that was hostile to even to question ones's gender that is assigned at birth and her gender change surgery. This was made into a landmark series in the Guardian called ‘A transgender journey' from 2010 to 2012. the column was longlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2011. Juliet also writes short fiction, essays and critical appraisals on literature, film, art, music, politics, gender, sexuality and football. She has given reviews on the London Review of Books, Frieze, Art Review, New York Times, The Washington Post among the many publications. She was included in the Independent's Pink List for many years and is a regular contributor to the New Statesman. She has made two films – Approach/Withdraw, co-directed with artist Ker Wallwork in (2016), and You Will Be Free in (2017) and has also directed a documentary entitled Revivification: Art, Activism and Politics in Ukraine (2018), as part of a residency there. She has also founded and co-hosted Suite (212) on fm radio– a radio programme that looked at the arts in their social, cultural, political and historical contexts, running from 2017 to 2019. She has recently relaunched the show as a podcast. Juliet has taught at the City Lit institute in London in 2019, and on the Contemporary Art Practice course at the Royal College of Art. As well as giving guest lectures and workshops at various art institutions, Juliet has presented her work in many countries across the world and has been nominated for numerous awards for her writing. She has completed her PhD in Creative & Critical Writing at the University of Sussex in 2019.
This week hosts Ayushi and Rytasha are joined by Anish Gawande, Director of Dara Shikoh Fellowship and Creator of Pink List. They unpack Gender, Sexuality and discuss the trans bill and the debates surrounding it. They also delve into how the experience of dating as a queer person is.
Kirsty Young's castaway is Nicola Adams. She made history when she won the first ever Olympic gold medal in women's boxing at London 2012, retaining it in Rio 2016. She is the first woman fighter to hold European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic titles. Having watched classic Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard fights on TV as she was growing up, she entered the ring for the first time at a working men's club when she was only 13. When she was 14, her mother contracted meningitis and for several months Nicola looked after herself and her younger brother. She turned to acting in order to help fund her boxing training, appearing as an extra in Coronation Street and Emmerdale. She first represented her country when she was 18. In 2009 it was announced that women's boxing would feature for the first time at the London Olympics, although before her selection for Team GB she fell down stairs and had to recover from a fracture in one of her vertebra. In 2012 she topped The Independent newspaper's Pink List of the most powerful LGBT people in public life, was made an MBE for services to boxing in 2013 and received a 'Paving The Way' award at the 2016 Mobo awards.Producer: Cathy Drysdale.
Kirsty Young's castaway is Nicola Adams. She made history when she won the first ever Olympic gold medal in women's boxing at London 2012, retaining it in Rio 2016. She is the first woman fighter to hold European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic titles. Having watched classic Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard fights on TV as she was growing up, she entered the ring for the first time at a working men's club when she was only 13. When she was 14, her mother contracted meningitis and for several months Nicola looked after herself and her younger brother. She turned to acting in order to help fund her boxing training, appearing as an extra in Coronation Street and Emmerdale. She first represented her country when she was 18. In 2009 it was announced that women's boxing would feature for the first time at the London Olympics, although before her selection for Team GB she fell down stairs and had to recover from a fracture in one of her vertebra. In 2012 she topped The Independent newspaper's Pink List of the most powerful LGBT people in public life, was made an MBE for services to boxing in 2013 and received a 'Paving The Way' award at the 2016 Mobo awards. Producer: Cathy Drysdale.
Juliet Jacques is a freelance writer, best known for the Guardian’s “Transgender Journey”—the first time the gender reassignment process had been serialised for a major British publication. Her column was longlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2011. She was included in the Independent’s Pink List for the last four years, and is a regular contributor to the New Statesman. She has also written for Granta, TimeOut, Filmwaves, 3am, the London Review of Books, the New Humanist, the New Inquiry, and many other publications. She is the author of Trans: A Memoir. This is the 400th edition of Little Atoms, and Neil is joined by former host Becky Hogge in conversation with Juliet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of the Fresh Brew podcast we talk about the privatisation of Royal Mail, US shutdown, de-influence of America, green energy u-turn, the Pink List 2013, and Bitcoin. Plus the LGBT and Conspiracy theory news Get in touch with the show, tweet your message to @LennieAuckland. Host: Lennie Auckland. Producer: Matt Auckland.
Professor Michael King, Director of UCL's Mental Health Sciences Unit, discusses the nature of homophobia, how this knowledge guides efforts to reduce it and whether or not they are successful. Despite a general decline in self-reported prejudice against gay and lesbian people in many western countries, overt anti-homosexual biases remain relatively common. Although there has been a lot of study into the causes of such prejudice, less attention is paid to developing and testing interventions to reduce it. Lecture on 17th May 2013, International Day Against Homophobia 2013 Speaker biography: Professor King is Director of UCL's Mental Health Sciences Unit. He has been involved in large scale national and international research and amongst his research interests he includes the epidemiology of sexual dysfunction, the stress and stigma faced by gay and lesbian people and the role of religious and spiritual beliefs in mental well-being. He featured on The Independent's 2011 and 2012 Pink List, highlighting the 100 most inspiring and influential people in the UK's LGBT community. UCL is consistently ranked as one of the world's top universities. Across all disciplines our faculties are known for their research-intensive approaches, academic excellence and engagement with global challenges. This is the basis of our world-renowned degree programmes. Visit us at http://ucl.ac.uk.