Best Wolsey Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 59: Ed Crichton of Lacy Scott & Knight - record breaking auctions and life behind the gavel 35:08

1d ago35:08

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Whether you’re a collector, want to sell a treasure, or simply curious about what it takes to run an auction house, this episode brings you record-breaking sales, The Beatles and what's hot on the market right now! Ed Crichton, Managing Partner of Lacy Scott & Knight, the leading auction centre in Suffolk, talks about the history of the business wh…

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Episode 58: Iain Clayton, Founder of FinPlanPro - a fresh way for busy professionals to plan their finances for now, and the future 26:30

14d ago26:30

26:30

If you have any savings, a pension (or several pensions from previous employers) or just need direction with planning your finances for you and your family - then this episode is definitely for you! Zanna Hornby talks with qualified financial planner Iain Clayton, based in Bury St Edmunds, and founder of FinPlanPro.com, about helping busy professio…

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Episode 57: Charlotte & Luke Giddings - from kitchen table to award-winning bakery – the Brownie and the Bean story 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

From tough beginnings and panicked late-night baking sessions to supplying top retailers and winning multiple awards, this is a heartfelt and frequently hilarious episode of true entrepreneurial grit, creativity, and really great brownies. Zanna sits down with Charlotte and Luke, the dynamic duo behind the award-winning Suffolk business, Brownie an…

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Episode 56: Nicola Weldon & Chitra Watson, Ellisons Solicitors - talk wills, trust funds and careers in law 28:01

2M ago28:01

28:01

If you're thinking about writing a will, setting up a trust fund or getting on the career ladder within a successful law firm - this podcast episode is definitely for you! Nicola Weldon - Partner, Solicitor and Head of Private Client and Chitra Watson Head of HR, talk about their personal experiences of working at Ellisons Solicitors, and how appro…

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Episode 55: Cathy Frost - Business owner, entrepreneur and shining advocate for Ipswich 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

Cathy Frost is a force of nature – her boundless passion, infectious optimism, and love for life, business and Ipswich, shine through in everything she does. Cathy - a retail business owner and entrepreneur talks to us about life (past and present), ambition and passion - how she has become one of Ipswich’s most successful businesswomen and her ext…

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Episode 54: Owen Calvert-Lyons, Artistic Director at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds - backstage insights, delighting audiences and bold game-changing work 41:15

3M ago41:15

41:15

Owen talks about the past 4 and a half years since he began his role at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds - touching on some of the theatre’s highlights and ground-breaking shows for the region including A Christmas Carol which was staged outdoors in the deep of a pandemic winter and the enchanting The Christmas Cabin, a play for under 7's performed in…

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Episode 44: The multi-talented Sleeping Beauty cast bring the latest news and some festive cheer 34:28

8M ago34:28

34:28

It's the ultimate rockin’ reawakening of 'Sleeping Beauty' as Ipswich’s award-winning ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Pantomime storms the stage! This year’s panto is a dazzling explosion of live rock and pop, including some of your favourite songs from Guns 'N' Roses, The Human League, Imagine Dragons, Beyoncé, The Monkees and much more! In this episode we introd…

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Episode 53: Discover your writing talents with The Wolsey Writers group 28:09

9M ago28:09

28:09

If you've ever felt like you could write novels, poetry, comedy and more - then this podcast episode will inspire you to get your pen to paper! Wolsey Writers is an independent creative writing group which meets at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on the first Saturday morning of the month. Their community includes novelists, scriptwriters, poets,…

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Episode 52: Why podcasts are so powerful for your brand 11:49

9M ago11:49

11:49

Event: West Suffolk Business Festival 2024 Location: X Labs, Bury St Edmunds Speaker: Zanna Hornby, Co-owner of Podtalk (podtalk.co.uk) Topic: The Power of Podcasts: Building Brands and Promoting Talent Summary: Zanna Hornby, co-owner of Podtalk, delivered an engaging talk at the West Suffolk Business Festival in September 2024, focusing on the ben…

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Episode 43: Discover your writing talents with The Wolsey Writers group 28:33

10M ago28:33

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If you've ever felt like you could write novels, poetry, comedy and more - then this podcast episode will inspire you to get your pen to paper! Wolsey Writers is an independent creative writing group which meets at the New Wolsey Theatre on the first Saturday morning of the month. Their community includes novelists, scriptwriters, poets, storytelle…

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Episode 42: Breaking down barriers and the feeling of isolation through creativity and joy. 36:42

1y ago36:42

36:42

Equity and equality for all! Philip Carter Goodyear, Social Justice Lead and Head of Suffolk Family Support at Ipswich Job Centre talks to Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities at The New Wolsey Theatre. Philip talks about his belief and mission to re-engage families and individuals, who feel isolated through unemployment, with the community.…

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Episode 41: Martha Loader - nationally acclaimed playwright from Ipswich on her career and latest show - Bindweed 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

Martha Loader is simply an awesome person! We talk to her about her love of writing and the steps she has taken to get to an award-winning playwright. Martha also talks about her brilliant play, Bindweed - soon to be on the stage at the New Wolsey Theatre and the Colchester Mercury. Bindweed is written by Martha Loader, as part of the Mercury Playw…

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Episode 40: Unpacking the brilliance of musical play ‘Community Service’ 20:43

1y ago20:43

20:43

In this podcast episode we talk to James Yarker, Artistic Director at Stan's Café about their fantastic new play, full of live music and wit - 'Community Service'. James talks about the inception of Stan's Café, now in its 34th year of making theatre and explains the concept of devising theatre and how it differs from traditional theatre. He also t…

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A Fireside Chat with Roger Wolsey. 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

48:53

I sat down with Roger Wolsey to discuss his book Discovering Fire: Spiritual Practices that Transform Lives. Roger is a spiritual director, pastor, speaker and blogger. He is well known in progressive Christian circles as the author of Kissing Fish: Christianity for People Who Don't Like Christianity. His latest book explores spiritual practices th…

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Episode 39: How Youth Theatre changes young people's lives for the better 19:56

1+ y ago19:56

19:56

We rewind to the best bits from The Young Company (Youth Theatre Seniors) at the New Wolsey Theatre and listen to them talk about the phenomenally positive impact it has had on their lives and the change it has made to their outlook and confidence. Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities starts with an overview of the Youth Theatre followed by …

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Episode 38: Panto Pay it Forward - Help us share the magic this year. 10:17

1+ y ago10:17

10:17

In this podcast episode we chat with Jack Parker (Marketing Officer at the New Wolsey Theatre) who has driven this wonderful campaign from an idea to a reality. He explains, that with the help of our audiences and anyone who would like to get involved, that we’re aiming to give 800 free tickets to children and adults who may otherwise not be able t…

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Praying with Saint Patrick: a conversation with Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos on their new book 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

I got to talk with Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos about their new book, Praying with Saint Patrick: Prayers and Devotions Inspired by the Irish Hero of the Faith. Aaron is a filmmaker (producer, director, screenwriter) and Matt is an author, screenwriter and speaker (and my first repeat guest!). The two of them previously collaborated in writing th…

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Embodied Presence: a conversation about embodiment with Ashe Van Steenwyk 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

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I got to sit down with Maki Ash Van Steenwyk (She/They) to discuss the role that embodiment plays in spirituality, activism, in our mutual belonging, and in the ways, we navigate the world. If you want to connect with Ashe in her work, head on over to Center for Prophetic Imagination website: https://propheticimagination.org/ Or you can also follow…

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“Voices of Resurrection: Exploring Romero’s Easter Letter” a conversation with Julio Hernandez 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

Julio Hernandez is a pastor and activist here in the US, but his family heritage is Salvadorian. We got together to discuss the legacy and witness of Archbishop Óscar Romero and the first of his Pastoral Letters, The Easter Church, written on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1977. If you are interested in learning more about Saint Óscar Romero, you can fin…

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How to Practice Lent: a conversation with Christine Sine 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

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I got to chat with Christine Sine—author, activist, gardener, contemplative, spiritual director and "liturgical rebel—about what Lent is and how we can practice it. What I loved about this conversation was how passionate and insightful Christine is. And I learned a lot. Did you know that Lent was in the hunger time in the Northern Hemisphere, so th…

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Episode 37: Why culture is the key to connecting people and prosperous communities 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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Tony Casement (Head of Creative Communities at The New Wolsey Theatre) chats to Stephen Skeet – Head of Business Development and Impact for the social action charity Volunteering Matters Stephen talks about his approach to working with young people and local communities. and about his life long relationship with the New Wolsey Theatre, as well as t…

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Between the Listening and the Telling and a Long Delay: a conversation with Mark Yaconelli 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

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Mark Yaconelli wrote Between the Listening and the Telling in 2022. We had a great conversation about it then, and after a long delay I present it to you for your listening pleasure. Mark reminds us of the hunger in each of us to connect, to be heard, to be understood. You will want to listen to this! You can order Mark's book from Broadleaf Books:…

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How to Practice Discernment: a conversation with Adam Shields 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

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Adam Shields is a book blogger (at Bookwi.se) and a spiritual director (at aspiritualdirector.com). In this episode we discuss the nature of Spiritual Discernment, what it is, why it is an important part of Christian Spirituality, and what are some misunderstands, obstacles and limitations to discernment. You can catch up with Adam on his blog or o…

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The Art of Hope & Resistance in an Age of Empire: a Conversation with Jackie Allen-Ducot 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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Jackie Allen-Ducot is a spiritual director, a member and cofounder of the Hartford Catholic Worker (HartfordCatholicWorker.org), and an artist. We got together to talk about hope, activism and art, and how both protest and art looks at the grim realities of our present world and helps us imagine what it would be like to inhabit a different world.…

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The Podcast You’ve Been Waiting For: a conversation with Stacey Gleddiesmith about Advent waiting 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

33:03

One of my favorite seasons in the church year is this season before Christmas (beginning Sunday Dec. 3 this year) where we prepare our hearts for Christmas and the coming of Christ. I sat down to talk to Stacey Gleddiesmith, Director of Worship Arts at Columbia Bible College, in Abbotsford, BC to discuss what Advent is and how we may practice it. Y…

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It’s Zac Cannon Day! 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

51:03

I got to sit down with author, pastor, spiritual director Zac Cannon to discuss his creative process and the ways spiritual direction and spiritual practices have enabled to be more present in his vocation as writer and as a creative. Zac is a good friend and we got to hang out together as part of a Spiritual Direction program we both attended. You…

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Episode 36: News, fun and laughs from the Dick Whittington and his Cat Rock 'n' Roll Panto Cast! 37:39

1+ y ago37:39

37:39

We are backstage with the cast and find out a lot more about this year’s eagerly awaited Rock ‘N’ Roll Panto – Dick Whittington and his Cat. Featuring all of the cast - we chat about their hilarious characters, as well as what they love about this year’s panto . . AND, we get the inside scoop on some of the songs they’ll be playing live on stage! T…

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Episode 35: Vikki Stone talks Panto! Oh yes she does! 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

Vikki Stone, British award-winning comedian, actor and musician, joins us to chat about how she wrote the New Wolsey Theatre's 2023/24 Rock 'n' Roll panto, Dick Whittington and his Cat! Vikki talks about the form of panto, including the beats and the joy of mixing tradition with contemporary. She also gives us an insight into how she prepares befor…

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Rebels, Despots & Saints, oh myyy! A conversation with Sandhya Rani Jha 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Who are our ancestors and why does that matter? Why do we tell certain family stories and not other ones? Are there ancestors we need to hear from or ones we need to heal from? I got to sit down with Sandhya Rani Jha (They/Them) to discuss their new book, Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us & The Ancestors We Need to Free and the…

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Creating a Life with God: a conversation with Dan Wolpert about contemplative prayer practices 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

50:26

I caught up with Dan Wolpert to discuss with him the new edition fo his first book, Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices which Upper Room Books recently re-released as a 20th Anniversary Revised Edition. Daniel Wolpert is the cofounder of the Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing (MICAH). He worked as a research…

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Loving Disagreement a conversation with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos 55:30

2y ago55:30

55:30

I had a chance to sit down with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos to discuss their new book, Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community Through the Fruit of the Spirit. While fighting, dissension, and disagreement are commonplace. in today's world, many of us run from conflict. Others of us, dig our heels and get ready to fight. Mikalatos and Khang e…

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Episode 51: Labrador Sculptures Go On Sale SOON! PAWS-itivity with Suffolk Libraries 13:39

2y ago13:39

13:39

Now you can own one of these beautiful Labrador Sculptures forever, as PAWS-itivity draws to a close - the Suffolk Libraries' annual campaign to raise money for the huge amount of work they do in the community. Auction is on Thu 12 October 2023 at 7:00 pm. In this episode we speak to Bruce Leeke Chief Executive of Suffolk Libraries, Alex Downing PA…

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Ep 34: Up close with the cast and director of THE RED LION play, written by Patrick Marber 23:40

2y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode we get up close to the brilliant cast and director of a New Wolsey Theatre stage production of 'The Red Lion', written by Patrick Marber We explore deep into the story of 'The Red Lion', the characters and their relationship with one another, and the intense dynamism that's building between them on stage. As professional actors they…

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Ep 33: Why Youth Theatre is so important for young people and behind the scenes of their play 'Metamorphoses' 39:32

2y ago39:32

39:32

In this podcast episode we talk to Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities and some of our brilliant young people from the Senior Youth Theatre - Kaycee Totten, Victoria Zietek, Leo Maynard, Jace Palmer, Fin Adams. Charlotte Cathcart and Joe Hullis. The young company talk about why they first joined the youth theatre and what it means to them p…

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Episode 32: Actors Keziah Joseph and Mofetoluwa Akande reveal the extraordinary true stories of hit show 'Family Tree' 15:05

2y ago15:05

15:05

"Possibly one of the most important untold stories in history!" West End Best Friend Five star hit show 'Family Tree' was written by actor, playwright, director and producer Mojisola Adebayo and directed by theatre-maker and Olivier Award winner Matthew Xia (Actors Touring Company Theatre). Actors Keziah Joseph and Mofetoluwa Akande give us a deep …

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Episode 31: The benefits of theatre membership with long-term member David Walker 12:58

2y ago12:58

12:58

In this podcast episode David talks to Ellis Northrop and Lucy Mellamphy (Relationship Team at NWT) about why having a membership with the New Wolsey Theatre is so important to him. David talks about his favourite moments, why he supports the theatre and what being a Director Circle member means to him personally. Listen to David talk about his pas…

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Episode 30: Luke Wright, British poet, chat about his show, The Remains of Logan Dankworth! 20:02

2+ y ago20:02

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In this podcast episode we talk to British poet Luke Wright all about his show, The Remains of Logan Dankworth, which finally plays with us at the New Wolsey Theatre at the end of May, having been unfortunately postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic! We chat about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (including his dread of flyering!), and how this politic…

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Episode 29: The Noël Coward Foundation on 'Brief Encounter' and Coward himself - The Master! 29:02

2+ y ago29:02

29:02

We're joined by Robert Hazle (Cultural Development Officer) and Ella Radley (Digital Marketing Officer) from The Noël Coward Foundation to chat about Coward and one of the best British Films ever made in the history of the big screen - Brief Encounter We start with the world of Coward glimpsing at his life and work. Robert and Ella are full of fasc…

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Episode 28: Paulus on Victoria Wood and his fabulous show 'Looking For Me Friend!' 21:10

2+ y ago21:10

21:10

Paulus, AKA The Cabaret Geek joins us for a chat about his fabulous new show - Looking For Me Friend. The show, with 5 star reviews, is dedicated to legendary Victoria Wood with more than 20 of her songs from her incredible repertoire. Paulus talks about his life long adoration for Vic, as he calls her. He never met her, although nearly did, and - …

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Episode 27: Actor ROBERT DAWS chats about Wodehouse in Wonderland and his passion for PG Wodehouse 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

In this podcast episode we plunge into the literary world of PG Wodehouse with well-known actor, Robert Daws. Robert appeared in the TV series of Jeeves and Wooster as Tuppy Glossop and played Dr. Gordon Ormerod in the long-running ITV drama series The Royal– to name just two from a long, successful and highly acclaimed career. Robert is an expert …

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Episode 26: Chatting to the hilarious Dave Hearn about 'The Time Machine'! 15:40

2+ y ago15:40

15:40

In this episode we managed to grab the hilarious Dave Hearn for a chat during rehearsals for The Time Machine! We speak about his beginnings in comedy, specifically learning about improvisation, and of course about the world-famous theatre company he co-founded, Mischief Theatre, who are known for shows like The Play that Goes Wrong (West End/Broad…

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Episode 25: Doug Rintoul on dark comedy play - DNA, and emerging talent from the region 21:19

2+ y ago21:19

21:19

Douglas Rintoul talks about the black comedy with a dark heart - DNA (written by Dennis Kelly) - or as The Guardian quotes "sharp shocker of a play cleverly piles on the twists, as guilt and madness work their poison on group dynamics". Listen to Doug's fascinating views on this explosive play and how he is about to create a gripping show which hit…

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Episode 24: NWT Staff Highlights of 2022! 44:00

2+ y ago44:00

44:00

It's episode 24 of the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast and this time, we sit down and chat with different members of staff from all across the theatre about some of their standout moments of 2022! We speak to people from various different teams, including Marketing, Relationships, Technical, Café & Bar and many more! From specific one-nighters to our th…

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Episode 23: Our fabulous 'Goldilocks' cast are back to chat again! 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

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In this episode, six of our lovely Goldilocks and the Three Bears cast came back to have another chat with us!! We caught up with them in the middle of a double show day to find out how the show has been going so far, some secrets from backstage, and their favourite things about being in a panto! We've got more (dreadful) Christmas cracker jokes to…

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Episode 22: It's show week - 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is here! 53:50

2+ y ago53:50

53:50

In this podcast episode we talk to the incredible cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as well as sneaking in a quick chat with writer and director Pete Rowe! The cast give us a little insight into who they are and the characters they're playing, as well as how rehearsals have been going! We caught them at the very start of tech week as they begu…

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Episode 21: Ramps on the Moon - Michèle Taylor MBE talks inclusion in theatre 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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In this podcast episode we talk to Michèle Taylor MBE, Director for Change from Ramps on the Moon, about accessibility, inclusion, and elevating the presence of deaf and disabled people within the centre of the work in theatres. Whether it's backstage, on-stage or front of house, Michèle talks about the theatre industry still having a long way to g…

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Episode 20: Bombay Superstar is coming! Here's the Director and some of the awesome cast talking about the show! 29:39

2+ y ago29:39

29:39

In this podcast episode we talk to the wonderful director Samir Bhamra as well as Nisha Aaliya, Pia Sutaria, Rav Moore and Robby Khela. . all part of a big and wonderful cast in Bombay Superstar! It's the beginning of their incredible journey and they are already having the best fun! Find out about the roles they play, what they love about the show…

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Episode 19: Douglas Rintoul, Chief Exec of New Wolsey Theatre - talks life, plans and aspirations 1:01:20

3y ago1:01:20

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Getting to know Douglas Rintoul is easy! Listen to this fabulous candid podcast episode of us chatting with him about his life, career, his passions and his plans as the new leader of the New Wolsey Theatre. Doug will be back soon with news of our Spring and Summer shows as well as a look at some his incredible achievements over the past 6 months. …

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The Making of a Mystic: a conversation with Kevin Sweeney the author of a making of a mystic 54:38

3y ago54:38

54:38

I sat down and had a conversation with Kevin Sweeney. He is the author of The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It's Okay for Everyone to Relax. We talked about what a mystic is and what it means to pursue a direct relationship with the divine, what it means to die, and how to live You can catch up with Kev…

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Episode 18: Chatting to the Director and Cast of 'The Lies You Tell' all about their show! 27:13

3y ago27:13

27:13

In episode 18 of the New Wolsey Theatre Podcast, we caught the brilliant director and cast of touring show The Lies You Tell on their lunch break for a quick chat about who they are, what the show is about, and the impact of taking theatre into schools! This is a brand-new, joyful, music-filled play by award-winning writer Yolanda Mercy, commission…

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