Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/lights-up Lights Up is a living history project that aims to shine a light on inspirational women who have led the way in the theatre industry in the East Midlands and inspire the next generation of young women growing up in the region. This series of podcasts features 9 episodes interviewing pioneering women in theatre. You can subscribe to listen to all episodes or watch the filmed interviews on our website. Lights Up is a project conceived and delivered by Fifth Word in partnership with Derby Libraries, in association with Derby Theatre and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. © Fifth Word Theatre 207df5b4-2b4b-5862-a01e-cbb7b97c7655 no Lights Up Trailer en Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:18:19 +0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:42:04 +0000 https://fifthword.co.uk/productions/lights-up/ https://img.transistor.fm/GewHVhO3OGIt-VbCRvhNaNAjJAHAaU20kWyNjgWid3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMzQ4LzE3MDkz/MTM1NzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://fifthword.co.uk/productions/lights-up/ episodic Fifth Word Theatre Lights Up is a living history project that aims to shine a light on inspirational women who have led the way in the theatre industry in the East Midlands and inspire the next generation of young women growing up in the region. This series of podcasts features 9 episodes interviewing pioneering women in theatre. You can subscribe to listen to all episodes or watch the filmed interviews on our website. Lights Up is a project conceived and delivered by Fifth Word in partnership with Derby Libraries, in association with Derby Theatre and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Lights Up is a living history project that aims to shine a light on inspirational women who have led the way in the theatre industry in the East Midlands and inspire the next generation of young women growing up in the region. women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history Fifth Word Theatre No No 9 9 Amanda Whittington full fd215d2b-4219-416e-8300-2c72c68b9a80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd029c75 In this episode, playwright Amanda Whittington, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on 20th February 2020 here at Derby Theatre. 

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]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 8 8 Esther Richardson full 6a61ebb9-30aa-43e7-8fd6-02063317ef9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/38025ab7 In this episode, Esther Richardson, Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on 6th March 2020 at Derby Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring theatre company. Esther is also a renowned dramaturg, having worked earlier in her career as Assistant Dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on numerous award-winning plays.

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 2545 In this episode, Esther Richardson, Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on 6th March 2020 at Derby Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring theatre company. Esther is also a renowned dramaturg, having worked earlier in her career as Assistant Dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on numerous award-winning plays.

]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 7 7 Emteaz Hussain full 2062cd34-1264-430e-953b-3f8f7d65d866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a71e28 In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim.  As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.

]]> In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim.  As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 11:28:25 +0100 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 1967 In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim.  As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.

]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 6 6 Sarah Brigham full 33ae694e-8227-4514-b456-701ffadbe60b https://share.transistor.fm/s/80405bf3 In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.

]]> In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:08:19 +0100 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 1922 In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.

]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 5 5 Sonali Bhattacharyya full b063c50e-92e5-460b-b463-5693c5f82db6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc548fc2 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:14:31 +0100 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 2414 women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 4 4 Ava Hunt full ce87a357-e40a-4b63-a7a1-a775d4dbd579 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6aa89048 In this episode, Ava Hunt - actor, director, theatre maker and teacher - is interviewed by Bethan Soar, age 17, on the 20th February 2020 at Derby Theatre. 

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]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 3 3 Alex Stafford Marshall full 8429e295-b2c9-4351-b3b4-d89bdce68ab7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29f4eb66 Alex Stafford Marshall, freelance Lighting Designer, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 5th March 2020 at Derby Theatre.

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]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 2 2 Indhu Rubasingham full 221b9582-90b0-4435-aef6-16e5bcc4ca66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92342f7f An interview with Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Kiln and - now - the incoming artistic director of the National Theatre, is interviewed Jas Nolan Green, on 11th March 2020 at Kiln Theatre.

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]]> women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No 1 1 Jenny Sealey full 4f09ae9a-8b26-49fb-933a-24d40583dd58 https://fifthword.co.uk/podcast/lights-up-episode-1/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:28:38 +0000 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 2395 women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No Lights Up Trailer trailer e27c57a0-1a80-4be0-890b-1f89b3a6e391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/584b9bd3 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:37:22 +0000 Fifth Word Theatre Fifth Word Theatre 218 women, inspirational women, theatre, east midlands, living history No