Applied Theatre Podcast

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Computers & Theatre, led by Artistic Director Paul Sutton, revolutionises how participatory theatre is made, accessed and experienced. Our conversation explores their mission to make responsive Applied Theatre accessible to classrooms and participants globally. Their technology ‘Prospero’ is designed to enable access to creative learning in any space with a computer, it is also intelligent enough to complement the pace, style and decision-making of those participating with the hundreds of interactive workshops, performances and lessons available—a huge thank you Paul for your time.

‘C&T is a team of applied theatre practitioners, technologists and researchers, finding new ways of fusing drama and digital technologies. Our award-winning Prospero theatre technology is transforming lives and communities around the world.’

C&T links:

Website - https://www.candt.org/

Instagram - @candt_theatre

Twitter - @c_&_t

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Fallen Angels Dance Theatre is led by ‘Artist in recovery’, Paul Bayes-Kitcher. A former professional Ballet Dancer, Paul shared with me his highest highs and lowest lows, detailing how his own struggles with addiction led him to form Fallen Angels. The company which is Liverpool-based, provides outreach in both Liverpool and Chester for those interested in movement, expression and on a journey of recovery. Paul’s story is both inspiring and cautionary. Fallen Angels places ‘emphasis on the group experience, achieving something special together’, as well as combining both professional and community ensembles to produce professional performance. Thank you Paul for sharing your story and detailing the beautiful practice your company produces.

‘Fallen Angels Dance Theatre exist to support those in recovery from addiction and those living with mental health adversity to transform their lives, and share their recovery journey, through dance, performance and creativity.’

Fallen Angels links:

Website - https://fallenangelsdt.org/

Instagram - @fallenangelsrising

Twitter - @FallenAngelsDT

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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The Wallis Annenberg Centre for Performing Arts, in Beverly Hills, California has a new Executive Director and CEO. Robert shared with me the already outstanding work the Wallis has produced to earn its reputable identity within the Beverly Hills community. Roberts vision, driven by the voices of not only those who pre date his arrival at the Wallis, now shifts outwards to his building civic responsibility, hoping to address the boundaries for engagement and re shape the Wallis into a learning, evolving space for the next generation of artists. Thank you Robert for your time.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA, is a dynamic cultural hub and community resource where local, national, and international artists share their artistry with ever-expanding audiences. Distinguished by its eclectic programming that mirrors the diverse landscape of Los Angeles and its location in the entertainment capital of the world, The Wallis has produced and presented more than 400 theater, dance, music, film, cabaret, comedy, performance arts, and family entertainment programs, boasting nominations for 79 Ovation Awards and nine L.A. Drama Critic's Circle Awards as well as six architectural awards. Since its doors opened in October 2013, The Wallis has been committed to robust and distinctive presentations and education programs curated with both creativity and social impact in mind.

Wallis Annenberg Centre links:

Website - https://thewallis.org

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Tony Cealy is a British Applied Theatre Practitioner. His work spans all community practice areas including workshop facilitation, performance making and facilitator training. Spending the hour with Tony chatting through his story, his training and the work he now produces highlights how much he loves his profession and cares about the impact of his work. A true master, I thank you Tony for your insight and time.

I’m a drama facilitator, theatre practitioner, arts activist, and creative producer who makes projects and programmes designed to engage the public in issues that are important for social and behavioral change. I am inspired by the creative arts and I work collaboratively with communities, artists, organisations and institutions to plan deliver and evaluate projects, programmes and arts experiences within the public realm.

Bullet Points links:

Twitter - @tonycealy

Website - https://tonycealy.com/

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Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Bullet Point Theatre Company consists of Writer, Lucinda Coyle and Director, Samuel Xavier. From 6th June - 14th June their show, ‘Our Last First’ will be performed at The Space Theatre, London. Both Lucy and Samuel share a passion for change-making. Throughout our conversation, they shared with me their thoughts on how the acting/performance industry could look if populated more broadly, by those who currently ‘do not fit’. Their show ‘Our Last First’ is a testament to this belief ‘Written without any pronouns, genders, names, ages, or physical descriptions this play is designed to be played by any and every actor’. Our conversation also provided insight into the landscape of life running an independent theatre company, and how they approach making and selling their work.

Thank you Samuel and Lucy for your time.

Bullet Point Theatre is co-founded by Lucinda Coyle and Samuel Xavier. It was created with one aim, for each show topic to be about a voice or conversation that is not allowed time or space. We believe that theatre needs to prove points, encourage change, and show realities on stage that our audiences would often shy away from. Dramas on tv and film of course portray it, but audiences can distract themselves from the truth by getting their phones out. Theatre provides two, or three, hours of inescapable truth, where you can’t hide behind a cushion if you feel uncomfortable. If an audience feels comfortable whilst watching one of our shows then we haven’t done our job. The writing is honest. The staging is truthful and all our dramas highlight either injustice or evoke the need for change.

Bullet Points links:

Twitter - @bulletpointtc

Instagram - @bulletpointtc

Website - https://www.bulletpointtheatre.co.uk/

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Tracy and Brad are Artistic Activists. From their approach to making performance to their outlook on their work not being complete until equity and equality are for all, they wholeheartedly live and breathe the work which has recently earned ‘Unanima Theatre’, National Portfolio Organisation status from the Arts Council England. Our conversation explored how Unanima operates, and how they approach making performances with Learning Disabled, Autistic Actors. Make no mistake, they pull no punches, their actors work as a professional ensemble and their mission is for audiences to uphold their work to that same standard.

Thank you Tracy and Brad for your time.

Unanima is a Mansfield-based theatre company that has been creating work since 2008. Our cast are exclusively Learning Disabled and Autistic, and using a collaborative devising process we create unique witty, provocative theatre based on their lives, experiences and questions about the world.

Through compelling performances that invite audiences to ponder and wonder we seek to stimulate social change.

We are becoming increasingly intolerant of Learning Disabled and Autistic people being overlooked and infantilised by society and we will continue to produce art that sparks solutions until this has stopped.

Unanima’s links:

Twitter - @unanimatheatre

Instagram - @Unanima

Website - https://www.unanima-theatre.co.uk/

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Adrian shared with me his passion for people and producing theatre. After our conversation he made me realise great producing involves consideration for the people who both make and experience art. His passion for truthful authentic spaces outlines his approach to ensuring Outreach & Inclusion is genuine, exciting and provoking.

Thank you Adrian for your time.

Adrian’s links:

Twitter - @adriandgard

Instagram - @Aadriandga

https://lyric.co.uk/

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Honoured to have been approached to interview Aaron and Mallory about their new book, ‘The City We Make Together: City Council Meeting’s Primer For Participation’. The book explores their performance City Council Meeting which is just that! Using verbatim accounts from real city council meetings, Aaron and Mallory invite audiences to take up the role of not only city council employees but those community members who attend with real issues they seek to be resolved. We discuss the making of the show and subsequently the content of their book which supplies readers with the tools and suggested approaches for staging their very own City Council Meeting. A deep dive into how democratic spaces can be cultivated and ways in which theatre can be used as a tool to benefit communities.

Thank you both Aaron and Mallory for your time.

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Aaron and Mallory’s links:

http://www.thinaar.com/

https://mallorycatlett.net/

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Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Casey & I discussed his journey. From where he started, the Birmingham raised Grime Emcee had aspirations of being Birmingham’s biggest and brightest act. Casey didn’t stop there. This conversation is littered with inspiration and a dive into the mindset of a writer, performer and educator. Earlier this year Casey, the Birmingham Poet Laureate and winner of the Greater Birmingham Future Face of Arts and Culture 2020, showcased his new play ‘Grime Boy’, we discussed processes, where the play sits culturally in the city of Birmingham and how his writing now transcends his intended audiences.

Thank you Casey for your time.

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Casey’s Links:

http://caseybailey.co.uk/

Twitter - @MrCaseyBailey

Instagram - @casey_bailey

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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Inspiring 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 in

applied theatre practice with adults aged 65+. She is an AssociateLecturer at the University

of Portsmouth and the University of Chichester. Georgia serves as a committeememberfor

the British Society of Gerontology's Creative Ageing: Special Interest Group and is a trustee

for London Bubble Theatre Company.She is also the Graduate School Representative for the

Association 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 Chatter

Project, 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: Drama

in the Community and Drama Education). She is currently undertaking her PhD at the

University of Portsmouth, where her research is examining the impact of applied theatre

with older adults in England.

Her previous professional engagements have included: Royal Opera House, Chichester

Festival Theatre, Brighton People’s Theatre, Spare Tyre, Young Carers: BUCKS, London

Bubble, Hampstead Theatre, Almeida Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre.

Applied Theatre Podcast:

Twitter - @Apptheatrepod

Instagram - @AppliedTheatrePod

Email - [email protected]

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