Podcasts about watford palace theatre

Following Night of the Living Dead—Remix and Dracula: The Untold Story, imitating the dog is again collaborating with Leeds Playhouse, this time on a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein co-created by Pete Brooks, Andrew Quick and Simon Wainwright. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Andrew Quick during rehearsals at Leeds Playhouse about the technical challenges of this two-hander for creators and performers, the state of touring shows around the UK and Europe at the moment and the company's style and creative process. Frankenstein, featuring design by Hayley Brindle, lighting by Andrew Crofts and original music by James Hamilton, will open at Leeds Playhouse from 15 February 2024, before touring to Oxford Playhouse, Watford Palace Theatre, The Lowry in Salford, Cast in Doncaster, Mercury Theatre in Colchester, Liverpool Playhouse, The Dukes Lancaster and Northern Stage in Newcastle. (Photo of Andrew Quick, credit Ed Waring)

Tracy-Ann Oberman on playing a female Shylock in the RSC's new 1936 version of The Merchant Of Venice at Watford Palace Theatre. As the Oldham Coliseum is forced to close at the end of March, reporter Charlotte Green updates the story of the diversion of Arts Council funding from the theatre to the local council. Actor Michael B Jordan tells Samira about making his directorial debut with Creed III, while reprising the role of boxing champion Adonis Creed in the third sequel to the Rocky franchise. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Eliane Glaser

The Merchant of Venice remains one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, but how does a gender-swapped Shylock change things? In this week's Chops, Hannah finds out as she chats to actor and playwright Tracy-Ann Oberman, who is about to start a UK tour playing theatre's most notorious money lender. They chat about Tracy-Ann's tough-as-nails female ancestors, anti-semitism then and now, Twitter pile-ons and a whole lot more.* The Merchant of Venice 1936 opens at Watford Palace Theatre on February 27, ahead of a national tour. https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/the-merchant-of-venice-1936/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://kathleenrichardson.org/Kathleen completed her PhD at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge. Her fieldwork was an investigation of the making of robots in labs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). After her PhD she was fortunate to become a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow (BAPDF), a position Kathleen held at University College London. Her postdoctoral work was an investigation into the therapeutic uses of robots for children with autism spectrum conditions. In 2013, Kathleen was part of the Digital Bridges Project, an innovative AHRC funded technology and arts collaboration between Watford Palace Theatre and the University of Cambridge.She am author of An Anthropology of Robots and AI: Annihilation Anxiety and Machines (2015) and Challenging Sociality? An Anthropology of Autism, Attachment and Robots (2018). Kathleen has another book in the pipeline on sex robots.In 2015 she launched the Campaign Against Porn Robots to draw attention to problematic effects of new technologies on human relations, and their potential impact to create new layers of inequalities between men and women and adults and children. Kathleen is developing a theory of robotics inspired by anti-slavery abolitionist and second-wave feminism.Kathleen RichardsonJulie Bindel's podcasts and writing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre PodcastInspiring conversation with Applied Theatre Researcher, Georgia Bowers. Her passion for Applied practice with older adults has contributed to her research ‘Applied Theatre and Older Adults: The Impact of Theatrical Engagement with Adults aged 65+'. Georgia's research further evidences how transformational Applied Practice can be and how it is the duty of theatres, funders and practitioners to provide it. Thank you, Georgia for your time. ‘It is emerging that Applied Theatre with adults over 65 years can function as an intervention towards addressing shame and developing high levels of shame resilience. While positively contributing towards this age group's sense of wellbeing, promoting empathy, feelings of joy, happiness and creating intergenerational relationships.'Georgia's Bio:Georgia Bowers is a nationally recognised artist facilitator/researcher who specialises inapplied theatre practice with adults aged 65+. She is an Associate Lecturer at the Universityof Portsmouth and the University of Chichester. Georgia serves as a committee member forthe British Society of Gerontology's Creative Ageing: Special Interest Group and is a trusteefor London Bubble Theatre Company. She is also the Graduate School Representative for theAssociation for Theatre in Higher Education: Wellness, Community and Ageing Focus Group.As of 2021, Georgia is the Lead Artist for the Chichester Festival Theatre's The ChatterProject, which works with older adults from across the South Coast. Georgia is a graduate of the University of Chichester (BA Hons, Performing Arts and Music:First Class) and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (MA Applied Theatre: Dramain the Community and Drama Education). She is currently undertaking her PhD at theUniversity of Portsmouth, where her research is examining the impact of applied theatrewith older adults in England. Her previous professional engagements have included: Royal Opera House, ChichesterFestival Theatre, Brighton People's Theatre, Spare Tyre, Young Carers: BUCKS, LondonBubble, Hampstead Theatre, Almeida Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre.Applied Theatre Podcast:Twitter - @ApptheatrepodInstagram - @AppliedTheatrePodEmail - appliedtheatrepodcast@gmail.comSubscribe on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and Youtube (w/subtitles) - Applied Theatre Podcast #theatre #applied theatre #podcast #GeorgiaBowers

Now for a round up 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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Merchant of Venice - Sunday 27 March, 1pm, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London The Human Voice - Friday 1 April, 8.30pm, the Harold Pinter Theatre, London  Abigail's Party - Saturday 2 April, 2.30pm, Watford Palace Theatre,  The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Thursday 7 April, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal Body Vessel Clay - Online Audio-Described Exhibition Tour, Monday 11 April, 6pm, Two Temple Place, London To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly 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)

Back with more new episodes for 2021, Nottingham Playhouse's Amplify Producer Craig Gilbert chats to more artists of national and international renown in our Amplify Podcast series. These conversations cover career and process, as well as offering a few ideas to explore from home during this time of social distancing. This week Craig is chatting to Natalie IbuNatalie Ibu is Artistic Director of Northern Stage and before that was Artistic Director and Chief Executive of tiata fahodzi, the only Black-led theatre company committed solely to producing new work in the UK, for the past 5 years. At tiata fahodzi, Natalie's stand out piece of work was her direction of ‘good dog' by Arinzé Kene, which was produced in association with Watford Palace Theatre and Tara Finney Productions and toured nationally twice to excellent audience and critical reception before being adapted for screen and shown on BBC iPlayer.Prior to joining tiata fahodzi, her career includes time spent as Creative Producer at In Good Company, Derby Theatre; Programme Manager, Roundhouse; Resident Assistant Director, Royal Court and Assistant Director Glasgow Citizens Theatre. 

I’ve got to tell you, everything about this whole episode made me quite emotional. As I walked back into the welcoming foyer of the Chicken Shed Theatre—for the first time in many year –  my mind was instantly taken back to the wonderful memories my wife and I had dropping our then 9 year old son off for rehearsals, at this magical venue that “celebrates inclusion to enrich lives and transform our world.” That’s a hell of mantra to live up to. But believe me Chicken Shed Theatre does all that and more. I met up with the wonderful & deeply passionate Artistic Director, Lou Stein, who took over the reins of this magnificent theatre some 3 years ago. I thought Chicken Shed was a magical place before, but Lou is taking it to a whole new level of professionalism whilst following their mission to make Chicken Shed a pioneering and inclusive company that makes beautiful and inspirational theatre—bringing together people of all ages and from all backgrounds to produce outstanding theatre that entertains, inspires, challenges, and informs both audiences and participants alike. Step inside and share in the magic. “I realized I didn’t want to write about facts—I wanted to write about fiction. Things that somehow illuminate the world around us in a very different way.” [3:50] Lou is a New Yorker through and through. He can trace the beginning of his story to where he is now with a common thread of diversity—something he was raised around in South Brooklyn. It wasn’t until he attended Northwestern University in Chicago that he fell in love with theatre and began to see its power to bring together people from different social background and ethnicities. Fiction was a revelation for Lou in the way he saw it as a conduit for illuminating the differences and similarities between us all. [12:55] Lou made the move the London and started his international career at the Gate Theatre, which no one had really heard of at the time. Timing was key in his success, as he came at a time when it was a little easier to get by in the city with the income he made at the theatre through profit share—something indicative of how much of a collective the theatre was at the time. A huge move came for Lou as he transitioned to Watford Palace Theatre, succeeding Michael Attenborough. Then only a couple of years later Lou started his own company: Lou Stein Associates, a company he set up as he was figuring out where the trajectory of his career was taking him. In the end, his entrepreneurial spirit won over as he set out to do his own work. “Every communication that you have—whether you work in property or insurance or wherever, has to tell a story. Even if you’re on the phone’‘ [28:05] The direct connection between Lou and Chicken Shed came about through his son Ethan who was born with Down Syndrome. As the father of a child with a disability, Lou saw how  isolation can happen for both the parents and the child. A friend of Lou’s gave him the number for Mary Ward at Chicken Shed, and before he knew it, Ethan was at the programme and going through a tremendous transformation. Ethan gained a confidence Lou hadn’t seen before, and he saw how once you walk through the doors at Chicken Shed no one is any different from anyone else. Lou took over as Artistic Director after seeing an ad in the Guardian, and he has set out to give people a foundation at Chicken Shed to change their lives. I can’t recommend enough getting out to see a performance at Chicken Shed (https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/) , which now has locations and outreach programs internationally.   Links Chickenshed Theatre (https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/) Lou Stein Twitter (https://twitter.com/steinlou?lang=en)       Support this podcast

TALES FROM THE VICARAGE LIVE Jon, Mike, Jason and Colin were given back stage access to Watford Palace Theatre, on Sunday 18th November, as Adam Leventhal launched the 7th book in the Tales from The Vicarage Series. 'Captains' documents 11 former Watford Captains from the late 60s through to the modern day. Live at the event saw Dennis Booth, one of GT's early captain in the late 70s, double promotion winner Robert Page, and leader of Aidy Boothroyd's play off winning team - Gavin Mahon.

With two plays by Lorraine Hansberry being staged in the UK in 2016, Philip Dodd looks at her writing and its resonance today. When A Raisin in the Sun opened in 1959 it was the first play written by a black woman to be performed on Broadway. It is now touring the UK and being broadcast at the end of January on BBC Radio 3. Les Blancs - written 11 years later - is set in an African country on the brink of civil war and is staged at the National Theatre in Spring. The new production of Raisin in the Sun is being directed by Dawn Walton and Yael Farber is in charge of the National's account of Les Blancs - both directors will be joined by the playwright, Kwame Kwei Armah to discuss Hansberry. Kwame Kwei-Armah, who runs Baltimore's Centre Stage, put on what he called the Raisin Cycle in 2013 which included Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park and his own Beneatha's Place, both responses to Hansberry. Philip's other guests are the historian Dr Althea Legal- Miller and the anthropologist, Kit Davis. Les Blancs directed by Yael Farber opens at the National Theatre on March 24th. A Raisin in the Sun directed by Dawn Walton artistic director of Eclipse Theatre company opens at the Sheffield Crucible Studio Theatre on Jan 28th and tours to New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich; Nuffield Theatre, Southampton; Liverpool Playhouse; Watford Palace Theatre; The Albany, Deptford ; The Belgrade, Coventry. A BBC Radio 3 production of A Raisin in the Sun is being broadcast on Sunday January 31st.Producer: Zahid Warley

York-based Pilot Theatre’s latest project is an adaptation by British playwright Roy Williams of the Greek classic play Antigone by Sophocles. In this episode, Pilot artistic director Marcus Romer, who is directing this production, talks about how the project came about, how they have approached this ancient Greek play, working with Roy Williams and about the work and philosophy of Pilot Theatre Company. Antigone from Pilot Theatre opens at Derby Theatre on 19 September 2014, then goes to Northern Stage in Newcastle, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, York Theatre Royal, Watford Palace Theatre, Gulbenkian in Canterbury, Theatre Royal Winchester, Exeter Northcott Theatre, finishing at Theatre Royal Stratford East on 14 March 2015. For more information, see www.pilot-theatre.com.

Libby Purves meets former athlete Sir Roger Bannister; professor of cybernetics Kevin Warwick; actor Rachael Stirling and writer Diana Darke. Kevin Warwick is a professor of cybernetics and deputy vice-chancellor for research at the University of Coventry. Since 1998 he has been implanting computer chips into his body, some directly communicating with his nervous system. He was dubbed the world's first cyborg when he had a silicon chip implanted in his arm and is currently attempting to get ethical approval to have a chip implanted into his brain. Sir Roger Bannister CBE is a former Olympic athlete who is best-known for being the first person to run the mile in under four minutes in 1954. In his new autobiography, Twin Tracks, Sir Roger tells the full story of the dedication and talent that led to his unprecedented achievement and of his professional life as a distinguished doctor and neurologist. Twin Tracks is published by Biteback. Diana Darke is a writer and translator who has specialised in the Middle East for over 30 years. In 2005 she bought and restored a house in the heart of Damascus. In September 2012, as fighting intensified and millions were forced to flee their homes, she offered her house as a sanctuary to Syrian friends. Up to 40 people continue to find refuge there today. My House in Damascus: An Inside View of the Syrian Revolution is published by Haus Publishing. Actor Rachael Stirling is currently starring in Mike Bartlett's new play, An Intervention, about two friends who make very different decisions in life. Her acting credits range from The Bletchley Circle and Tipping the Velvet on television to theatre productions The Recruiting Officer and An Ideal Husband. Intervention is at the Watford Palace Theatre. Producer: Paula McGinley.