The Bodcast

How's it been...? It’s not been easy for anyone, has it? But everyone in the Arts has been wondering if our cultural life will ever be the same when Lockdown finally ends...or if it should be. The Bodcast hears from 8 people from Hull and East Yorkshire’s creative community; they tell us how they’ve got through the past year, and their hopes and plans for their post-pandemic life. This third installment includes conversations with Tom Saunders from Hull Truck Theatre, and costume supervisor for film, tv and theatre, Terry Herfield. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast Find out more at https://thebodcast.pinecast.co

How's it been...? In the second part of this series, we hear from theatremaker/creative ANNIE KIRKMAN and rapper CHIEDU ORAKA. It’s not been easy for anyone, has it? But everyone in the Arts has been wondering if our cultural life will ever be the same when Lockdown finally ends...or if it should be. The Bodcast hears from 8 people from Hull and East Yorkshire’s creative community. They tell us how they’ve got through the past year, and their hopes and plans for their post-pandemic life. Annie’s company, She Productions: https://www.sheproductions.co.uk/ Chiedu’s Bandcamp: https://chieduoraka.bandcamp.com/ Chiedu and Bax’s doc, Black Kings Upon Hull (from Back To Ours): http://www.backtoours.co.uk/black-kings-upon-hull/

How's it been...? It’s not been easy for anyone, has it? But everyone in the Arts has been wondering if our cultural life will ever be the same when Lockdown finally ends...or if it should be. The Bodcast hears from 8 people from Hull and East Yorkshire’s creative community; they tell us how they’ve got through the past year, and their hopes and plans for their post-pandemic life. First up is Paul Smith, artistic director of Middle Child Theatre Co., and artist Anna Bean (Bluebeany!). Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

What's Next (part 2) Michael Jibson is one of Britain's finest actors. He has won two Olivier Awards for memorable West End performances and he regularly appears on our stages and screens in acclaimed shows, programmes and films. His experience working on the hit musical Hamilton has inspired hime to team up with producer and director Andrew Pearson and establish HEYACT – and arts trust which will support the next generation of performers on their journey into training and beyond. Matt also talks to Ben Lancaster, Director of Performing Arts at St. Mary's College in Hull, and Year 13 student Hannah, about the decisions young people face when they are considering training for a career in the performing arts. https://www.e52.co.uk/ https://www.smchull.org/secondary-school/curriculum/performing-arts https://www.etoncollege.com/Drama2.aspx In this two part series, Matt talks to three illustrious Hullensians who are determined that money and background will not be barriers to the young people who hope to follow in their footsteps. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

What's Next (part 1) Carl Wheatley has appeared in every slot in the Radio Humberside schedule and is one of the region's most well-known voices. But after a quarter of a century in his dream job he got the chance to start another one. As chief executive of NAPA (Northern Academy of Performing Arts) he wants to clear the path for Hull's youngsters to pursue their own dreams, whether it's performing for fun with their friends, or maybe making it their job. https://www.northernacademy.org.uk/ https://write.as/carlwheatley/bye-bye-bbc In this two part series, Matt talks to three illustrious Hullensians who are determined that money and background will not be barriers to the young people who hope to follow in their footsteps. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast