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

FREEDOM FEST 2019 SPECIAL - Mikey Martins Freedom Festival is in its 12th year, and Mikey Martins has been at the helm since 2016. It is a fixture of Hull's (and the international) cultural calendar and thrills and surprises 130,000 citizens and visitors each summer with world-class art and performance. But the world is changing and the festival has to change too, whilst retaining the soul of what began in 2007 – commemorating Wilberforce, and celebrating Hull’s independent spirit and historic contribution to the cause of freedom. Like some of the shows, it’s a careful balancing act, and Mikey tells us how him and his team try to achieve it. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

We're into DOUBLE FIGURES! In the 10th instalment, we talk to funny bugger JACK GLEADOW, in front of a live! ('larve' if you're from Hull) audience at Hull Truck Theatre before his Edinburgh preview. http://www.jackgleadow.co.uk/ Up in Beverley, the first SHE Fest is happening and Alice and Jess tell Matt all about it over cherry bakewells and chocolate digestives and introduce him to the meaning of 'duende'... https://www.sheproductions.co.uk/ Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Writing Hull It’s a Bumper Bodcast No.9! Dave Windass has done many things in his career(s) to date and the Hull theatre landscape is all the richer because of him. Elizabeth Godber and her company Smashing Mirrors take us back a century and tell us the Remarkable Tale of Dorothy Mackaill – the girl who went from Newstead Street to Hollywood Boulevard. Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. Not any more. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Writing Hull Hester Ullyart likes it darker. She has written - and performs - Paragon Dreams at Hull Truck's Studio theatre until May the 4th. It explores the low-lit, unnoticed corners of the city, and drags up the buried truth from the murk and mud of the Humber. We talk about taking the leap, ubiquitous Hullensians and David Lynch. Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. That began to change about 40 years ago and our stories are now regularly seen. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Writing Hull Maureen Lennon is the writer of Middle Child Theatre's latest, and largest-scale show yet. Quite a task, but she's up to it. Maureen co-founded Bellow Theatre after graduating from university, and draws on folk and legend to tell the tales of the silenced in unexpected stages. Her writing is as intimate and moving as it is funny and alive. Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. That began to change about 40 years ago and our stories are now regularly seen. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Writing Hull Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. That began to change about 40 years ago and our stories are now regularly seen. Jim English: Actowriter or Writeractor? Does it matter? He's really good at both... Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Writing Hull Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. That began to change about 40 years ago and our stories are now regularly seen. Lydia Marchant has been writing plays since she was 13. She has honed her craft at some of England's best regional and national theatres. As she moves up through the playwriting gears her work is attracting the attention of awards panels, and audiences in Hull and beyond... Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Seeing Hull, and its people, on stage or screen was once a rare thing. That began to change about 40 years ago and our stories are now regularly seen and heard. In the first of a series of conversations with the writers who have written Hull, The Bodcast meets playwright Tom Wells. Support The Bodcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thebodcast

Can you conceive, write, rehearse and perform a play in one turn of the earth? Middle Child Theatre held their first Lock In Festival at their Darley's home on Hull's Great Thornton Estate. Teams of writers, musicians, performers, designers and directors were given ideas by the estate's residents and just 24 hours to get a show on... The night also saw the opening of their expanded HQ, library, and an inspiring launch of the company's new projects and initiatives. middlechildtheatre.co.uk

The second instalment of The Bodcast - a podcast about the culture of Hull. We take a look back to 2013 and the successful bid to make Hull the UK City of Culture 2017. Revealing and in-depth interviews with people who played a key part in winning the title: Karen Okra, Andy Pearson and Matt Stephenson and Alan Jones of Nova Studios, whose film 'This City Belongs to Everyone' captured the essence of Hull and its people, and made a significant impact on the judges.

The first installment of The Bodcast, a podcast about the culture of Hull. We talk festivals and events of summer 2016, the opening season's events of the 2017 UK City of Culture, and Matt interviews historian Dr Robb Robinson of Hull University. twitter: @bodcasthull