Women & Theatre Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/women-theatre Women & Theatre present a series of dramatic monologues from their Women & Work trilogy. Developed from conversations with people, respecting individual human stories and asking important questions, this lively and entertaining podcast series puts women and work centre stage. Women & Theatre 7fb2b4f3-f91a-55d5-ba76-0edea6ea1f8e no Support this podcast Women & Theatre Introduction en Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:36:14 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:53:46 +0000 https://womenandtheatre.co.uk https://img.transistor.fm/xVQUaz1pyqwN1JXW202IyolVU0q92KoPddbSqmpAq7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc3NDQvMTU4MTUw/NjQ0Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Women & Theatre https://womenandtheatre.co.uk serial Women & Theatre Women & Theatre present a series of dramatic monologues from their Women & Work trilogy. Developed from conversations with people, respecting individual human stories and asking important questions, this lively and entertaining podcast series puts women and work centre stage. Women & Theatre present a series of dramatic monologues from their Women & Work trilogy. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Women & Theatre No No Women & Theatre Introduction 1 1 Women & Theatre Introduction trailer e2dd09df-d1de-41e0-90b6-4fbd0c910bde https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6258f85 Women & Theatre's Janice Connolly and Jo Gleave, introduce you to the company, the work we make and what to expect from this podcast. Women & Work Trilogy coming March 2020. Don't forget to subscribe. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre's Janice Connolly and Jo Gleave, introduce you to the company, the work we make and what to expect from this podcast. Women & Work Trilogy coming March 2020. Don't forget to subscribe. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 224 Women & Theatre's Janice Connolly and Jo Gleave, introduce you to the company, the work we make and what to expect from this podcast. Women & Theatre's Janice Connolly and Jo Gleave, introduce you to the company, the work we make and what to expect from this podcast. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Julia, 55, Businesswoman, Millionaire, Gardener written by Hannah Silva, Episode 2 1 1 2 2 Julia, 55, Businesswoman, Millionaire, Gardener written by Hannah Silva, Episode 2 full f56b6c7b-1794-445c-9051-f3294f84add1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8f856c1 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in business, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Birmingham-based Business woman, Angela Maxwell. They talk about women and business and what has changed since 2014. 

Julia, 55, Businesswoman, Millionaire, Gardener 

Writer: Hannah Silva // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in business, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Birmingham-based Business woman, Angela Maxwell. They talk about women and business and what has changed since 2014. 

Julia, 55, Businesswoman, Millionaire, Gardener 

Writer: Hannah Silva // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1580 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in business. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in business. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Jacqui, 64, Teacher, Performer and Negotiator written by Katy Knight, Episode 6 1 1 6 6 Jacqui, 64, Teacher, Performer and Negotiator written by Katy Knight, Episode 6 full de819e88-dfda-4fed-bc29-0c71e4831e48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64b249a7 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in education, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Katy Knight. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in education since 2014. 

Jacqui, 64, Teacher, Performer and Negotiator 

Writer: Katy Knight // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in education, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Katy Knight. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in education since 2014. 

Jacqui, 64, Teacher, Performer and Negotiator 

Writer: Katy Knight // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1738 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in education. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in education. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Maggie, 51, Carer, Mother, Mover and Shaker written by Stephanie Dale, Episode 4 1 1 4 4 Maggie, 51, Carer, Mother, Mover and Shaker written by Stephanie Dale, Episode 4 full 5f85c3d4-fd9f-4ddb-aeb7-413a73abfce5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96aa7652 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her much of her life as a carer, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Enid Said. They talk about community activism and what has changed for carers since 2014. 

 

Maggie, 51, Carer, Mother, Mover and Shaker 

Writer: Stephanie Dale // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Hema Mangoo // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her much of her life as a carer, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Enid Said. They talk about community activism and what has changed for carers since 2014. 

 

Maggie, 51, Carer, Mother, Mover and Shaker 

Writer: Stephanie Dale // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Hema Mangoo // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1182 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her much of her life as a carer. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her much of her life as a carer. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Rita, 55, Wardrobe Mistress, Tea Maker, Goldfish written by Naylah Ahmed, Episode 1 1 1 1 1 Rita, 55, Wardrobe Mistress, Tea Maker, Goldfish written by Naylah Ahmed, Episode 1 full 8c536b1f-9a06-4352-b859-265b6b6d3dfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9362077 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in theatre, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Naylah Ahmed. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in theatre since 2014. 

Rita, 55, Wardrobe Mistress, Tea Maker, Goldfish

Writer: Naylah Ahmed // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Bharti Patel // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in theatre, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Naylah Ahmed. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in theatre since 2014. 

Rita, 55, Wardrobe Mistress, Tea Maker, Goldfish

Writer: Naylah Ahmed // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Bharti Patel // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2006 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in theatre. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in theatre. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Sue, 64, Nurse, Partner, Dog Lover written by Polly Wright, Episode 3 1 1 3 3 Sue, 64, Nurse, Partner, Dog Lover written by Polly Wright, Episode 3 full 85543734-52c6-4f6b-ad06-3f0e170744d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc432405 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in health, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Dame Julie Moore, former Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in health since 2014. 

Sue, 64, Nurse, Partner, Dog Lover

Writer: Polly Wright // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Polly Wright // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in health, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Dame Julie Moore, former Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in health since 2014. 

Sue, 64, Nurse, Partner, Dog Lover

Writer: Polly Wright // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Polly Wright // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1844 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in health. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue is about a woman who has spent her career working in health. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Viv, 58, Probation Officer, Mom, Shit Dodger written by Stephanie Ridings, Episode 5 1 1 5 5 Viv, 58, Probation Officer, Mom, Shit Dodger written by Stephanie Ridings, Episode 5 full 440bc270-6e10-4369-9494-d7df03d32ed2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc512b02 Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in probation, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Senior Probation Officer, Tracy Clarke. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in probation since 2014. 

Viv, 58, Probation Officer, Mom, Shit Dodger  

Writer: Stephanie Ridings // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in probation, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Senior Probation Officer, Tracy Clarke. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in probation since 2014. 

Viv, 58, Probation Officer, Mom, Shit Dodger  

Writer: Stephanie Ridings // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1676 Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in probation. Women & Theatre’s 'For the Past 30 Years' series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her career working in probation. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Standing Tall written by Charlene James, Episode 1 2 2 1 1 Standing Tall written by Charlene James, Episode 1 full 1fa5df33-d5cf-4139-964c-2ef61e5da3e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffe31b2d Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, and what has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Standing Tall

Writer: Charlene James // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Jalleh Alizadeh // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, and what has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Standing Tall

Writer: Charlene James // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Jalleh Alizadeh // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 785 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perform Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes The Broken Promise written by Janice Connolly, Episode 5 2 2 5 5 The Broken Promise written by Janice Connolly, Episode 5 full 44187314-8d7e-44f5-99bf-892e49115a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/41fe8137 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

The Broken Promise 

Writer: Janice Connolly // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Katerina Demetraki  // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

The Broken Promise 

Writer: Janice Connolly // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Katerina Demetraki  // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1090 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perfor Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes Whispers written by Manjeet Mann, Episode 2 2 2 2 2 Whispers written by Manjeet Mann, Episode 2 full 653d5d19-1740-45c5-9c90-e3ac2cdef2aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/e54758c5 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Whispers 

Writer: Manjeet Mann  // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Rosalyn Norford // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains references to self harm, mental health and suicide which may act as triggers for some listeners. 

If you are affected by any of the issues raised and you are based in the UK you can find help and support from The Samaritans by calling 116 123 for free, or visiting their website at https://www.samaritans.org/ 

International listeners can find details of help and support available in their country  from Befrienders Worldwide at https://www.befrienders.org/ 

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Whispers 

Writer: Manjeet Mann  // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Rosalyn Norford // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains references to self harm, mental health and suicide which may act as triggers for some listeners. 

If you are affected by any of the issues raised and you are based in the UK you can find help and support from The Samaritans by calling 116 123 for free, or visiting their website at https://www.samaritans.org/ 

International listeners can find details of help and support available in their country  from Befrienders Worldwide at https://www.befrienders.org/ 

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1239 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains references to self harm, mental health and suicide which may act as triggers for some listeners. Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perfor Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes The 3rd AD written by Lorna Laidlaw, Episode 3 2 2 3 3 The 3rd AD written by Lorna Laidlaw, Episode 3 full 4f2c823e-87d6-4b28-bd64-f37f228db748 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bd82bd0 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.


The 3rd AD

Writer: Lorna Laidlaw // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Luanda Holness // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.


Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.


The 3rd AD

Writer: Lorna Laidlaw // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Luanda Holness // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.


Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1226 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perfor Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes (sorry) written by Susie Sillett, Episode 4 2 2 4 4 (sorry) written by Susie Sillett, Episode 4 full c03df926-f66f-49e2-af6c-7a79ee0e2121 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a5044e4 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

(sorry)

Writer: Susie Sillett // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Phoebe Francis Brown  // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

(sorry)

Writer: Susie Sillett // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Phoebe Francis Brown  // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1312 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perfor Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes Starting Out Discussion, Episode 6 2 2 6 6 Starting Out Discussion, Episode 6 full 5d42840d-2339-4ecb-a8c6-a27e45c01e01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce561348 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. This  episode features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend you listen to all 5 monologues before listening to this episode. 

The discussion was hosted by Janice Connolly// featuring: Cheyanne Arnold, Esme Brown, Jess Hakin & Katie Hoar// Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. This  episode features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend you listen to all 5 monologues before listening to this episode. 

The discussion was hosted by Janice Connolly// featuring: Cheyanne Arnold, Esme Brown, Jess Hakin & Katie Hoar// Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1718 Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and perform Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes I’m Alright Jack by Rochi Rampal, Episode 2 3 3 2 2 I’m Alright Jack by Rochi Rampal, Episode 2 full be4bed19-cc32-4301-8473-083ebdcfba5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3d4c212 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


I’m Alright Jack 

Writer: Rochi Rampal // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Souad Faress // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


I’m Alright Jack 

Writer: Rochi Rampal // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Souad Faress // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2344 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. Comprising three monologues about women of retirement age, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stag Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Time To Shine by Rachael Mainwaring, Episode 3 3 3 3 3 Time To Shine by Rachael Mainwaring, Episode 3 full 4a489807-9dcd-4fdd-a4c9-4d87ed66c1d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b002343 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


Time To Shine 

Writer: Rachael Mainwaring // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


Time To Shine 

Writer: Rachael Mainwaring // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1871 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. Comprising three monologues about women of retirement age, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stag Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Playing it Safe by Maeve Clarke, Episode 1 3 3 1 1 Playing it Safe by Maeve Clarke, Episode 1 full 6241cf16-a423-4263-ad78-9c591990d122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cca5eb51 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


Playing it Safe 

Writer: Maeve Clarke // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Linda Hargreaves // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 


Playing it Safe 

Writer: Maeve Clarke // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Linda Hargreaves // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2126 Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. Comprising three monologues about women of retirement age, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Women & Theatre’s Prime Time series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stag Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Run, Jump, Throw 4 4 1 1 Run, Jump, Throw bonus ae8bcca7-4dd2-480c-9d11-7288906fa109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf428ae2 Run, Jump, Throw is an audio performance to be listened to whilst walking a particular route around Perry Hall Park. Join us on Saturday 26 June 2021, to hear women’s experiences of track and field; making leaps, overcoming hurdles, achieving their personal bests and passing the baton to the next generation.

As an international sporting spotlight is shone on Perry Barr amid developments for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Run, Jump, Throw illuminates and celebrates the voices of local women. It has been made through workshops and conversations with local women whose voices you will hear.

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. Download it directly to your phone (bring your own headphones) before coming to the park.

Run, Jump, Throw is the second part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

To Book Tickets for Saturday's event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-jump-throw-tickets-158414412773

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Run, Jump, Throw is an audio performance to be listened to whilst walking a particular route around Perry Hall Park. Join us on Saturday 26 June 2021, to hear women’s experiences of track and field; making leaps, overcoming hurdles, achieving their personal bests and passing the baton to the next generation.

As an international sporting spotlight is shone on Perry Barr amid developments for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Run, Jump, Throw illuminates and celebrates the voices of local women. It has been made through workshops and conversations with local women whose voices you will hear.

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. Download it directly to your phone (bring your own headphones) before coming to the park.

Run, Jump, Throw is the second part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

To Book Tickets for Saturday's event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-jump-throw-tickets-158414412773

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:59:45 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 3250 Run, Jump, Throw is an audio performance to be listened to whilst walking a particular route around Perry Hall Park. Join us to hear women’s experiences of track and field; making leaps, overcoming hurdles, achieving their personal bests and passing the baton to the next generation. Run, Jump, Throw is an audio performance to be listened to whilst walking a particular route around Perry Hall Park. Join us to hear women’s experiences of track and field; making leaps, overcoming hurdles, achieving their personal bests and passing the b athletics, sports, women and sports, theatre No Bridging the Gap 4 4 2 2 Bridging the Gap bonus 7b419a4c-e34b-4c10-99e4-45dc56525fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/057ee7cf Bridging the Gap is a partnership project with Women & Theatre and the University of Birmingham. It

responds to research undertaken by Dr Sonali Shah, about the experiences of women & girls with Cerebral Palsy in relation to their sexual & reproductive health and access to healthcare and, with Dr Gianna Bouchard, it explores the potential for developing a theatre production to share these stories with wider audiences.

 

This podcast shares our project process to date and details of how we would like to take it forward.

Listen to Janice Connolly and Alison Belbin performing verbatim research material and hear three conversations about the project and responding to the research. Hear Janice speak to project partners, Dr Sonali Shah and Dr Gianna Bouchard; related professionals Tanya Myers, Reshma Patel and Gwydion Calder; and applied theatre student Lele Tankam-Samms.

If you are interested in speaking with us about this project, please email info@womenandtheatre.co.uk


The podcast was recorded & edited by Brum Radio


This podcast includes music composed by both Dr Sonali Shah and Sam Frankie Fox


The Bridging the Gap project is funded by the University of Birmingham ESCR IAA User Engagement Fund and the Burdett Trust for Nursing


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Bridging the Gap is a partnership project with Women & Theatre and the University of Birmingham. It

responds to research undertaken by Dr Sonali Shah, about the experiences of women & girls with Cerebral Palsy in relation to their sexual & reproductive health and access to healthcare and, with Dr Gianna Bouchard, it explores the potential for developing a theatre production to share these stories with wider audiences.

 

This podcast shares our project process to date and details of how we would like to take it forward.

Listen to Janice Connolly and Alison Belbin performing verbatim research material and hear three conversations about the project and responding to the research. Hear Janice speak to project partners, Dr Sonali Shah and Dr Gianna Bouchard; related professionals Tanya Myers, Reshma Patel and Gwydion Calder; and applied theatre student Lele Tankam-Samms.

If you are interested in speaking with us about this project, please email info@womenandtheatre.co.uk


The podcast was recorded & edited by Brum Radio


This podcast includes music composed by both Dr Sonali Shah and Sam Frankie Fox


The Bridging the Gap project is funded by the University of Birmingham ESCR IAA User Engagement Fund and the Burdett Trust for Nursing


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:16:23 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 4368 This podcast shares research-based performance and discussions about the experiences of women with Cerebral Palsy in relation to their sexual & reproductive health and access to healthcare. It also explores the potential for developing a theatre production to share these stories with wider audiences. This podcast shares research-based performance and discussions about the experiences of women with Cerebral Palsy in relation to their sexual & reproductive health and access to healthcare. It also explores the potential for developing a theatre produ Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction Yes Looking Back Moving Forward 4 4 3 3 Looking Back Moving Forward full 785d03d7-fbb0-43fb-9a63-f03cea35c72f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8d0b5c3 Women & Theatre’s Looking Back Moving Forward is an entertaining collection of monologues reflecting the experiences of older LGBT+ people from Birmingham, reflecting and celebrating the progress this generation was responsible for.

The piece looks back to the past, at how things were for people coming out, going out, at work and with family, drawing connections with their experiences now.

Women & Theatre worked with staff and service users in the development of a theatre piece exploring the diverse experiences of older LGBT+ people; looking back to that past – at how things were for LGBTQ+ people coming out, going out, at work and with family, and drawing connections with their experiences now as well as with the experiences of younger LGBT+ people today.

Looking Back Moving Forwards was developed from research with a variety of people from the LGBTQ+ community back in 2019. The monologues are read by 3 performers using a presentational style to represent the multitude of voices captured during the research process. As with all our work, Women & Theatre are open to conversations about how we best represent the communities we engage with when making our work.

Researched and written by Janice Connolly and Hannah Graham 

Performed by Janice Connolly, Richard Curnow and Hannah Graham. 

Looking Back Moving Forwards was originally funded by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust LGBT+ Network.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Women & Theatre’s Looking Back Moving Forward is an entertaining collection of monologues reflecting the experiences of older LGBT+ people from Birmingham, reflecting and celebrating the progress this generation was responsible for.

The piece looks back to the past, at how things were for people coming out, going out, at work and with family, drawing connections with their experiences now.

Women & Theatre worked with staff and service users in the development of a theatre piece exploring the diverse experiences of older LGBT+ people; looking back to that past – at how things were for LGBTQ+ people coming out, going out, at work and with family, and drawing connections with their experiences now as well as with the experiences of younger LGBT+ people today.

Looking Back Moving Forwards was developed from research with a variety of people from the LGBTQ+ community back in 2019. The monologues are read by 3 performers using a presentational style to represent the multitude of voices captured during the research process. As with all our work, Women & Theatre are open to conversations about how we best represent the communities we engage with when making our work.

Researched and written by Janice Connolly and Hannah Graham 

Performed by Janice Connolly, Richard Curnow and Hannah Graham. 

Looking Back Moving Forwards was originally funded by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust LGBT+ Network.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 3872 An entertaining collection of monologues reflecting the experiences of older LGBT+ people from Birmingham, reflecting and celebrating the progress this generation was responsible for. An entertaining collection of monologues reflecting the experiences of older LGBT+ people from Birmingham, reflecting and celebrating the progress this generation was responsible for. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No A Thousand Threads Day One 5 5 1 1 A Thousand Threads Day One full ffa014b1-a374-452b-9560-e4588c5c50ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d482f59 A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!


This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham. 

Day One was originally performed at Selwyn Road Playing Fields, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham on Sunday 15 May 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!


This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham. 

Day One was originally performed at Selwyn Road Playing Fields, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham on Sunday 15 May 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:18:16 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1406 A new dramatic podcast series about women, girls and cricket. A new dramatic podcast series about women, girls and cricket. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No A Thousand Threads Day Two 5 5 2 2 A Thousand Threads Day Two full 8b12a1cb-28ba-4ed2-b682-6ae0cad1e3ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/ada147e9 A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Two was originally performed at Ward End Park, Birmingham on Sunday 29 May 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Two was originally performed at Ward End Park, Birmingham on Sunday 29 May 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:18:35 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1218 A new dramatic podcast series about women, girls and cricket. A new dramatic podcast series about women, girls and cricket. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No A Thousand Threads Day Three 5 5 3 3 A Thousand Threads Day Three full 773c0291-5be1-4e8f-b36c-f842247e9bf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a66e286 A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Three was originally performed at Uplands Manor Primary School, Smethwick, Sunday 19 June 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Three was originally performed at Uplands Manor Primary School, Smethwick, Sunday 19 June 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:18:52 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1120 A new dramatic podcast about women, girls and cricket. A new dramatic podcast about women, girls and cricket. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No A Thousand Threads Day Four 5 5 4 4 A Thousand Threads Day Four full d9e64506-06c6-40bc-bb98-fe5d3a360a2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/58892ce6 A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Four was originally performed a long with Day One, Two and Three at Midlands Art Centre's Outdoor Theatre, Birmingham from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 July 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

 

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

 

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

 

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Four was originally performed a long with Day One, Two and Three at Midlands Art Centre's Outdoor Theatre, Birmingham from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 July 2022. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:19:11 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 879 A new dramatic podcast about women, girls and cricket. A new dramatic podcast about women, girls and cricket. Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Our Park Our Lives Episode One 5 5 5 5 Our Park Our Lives Episode One bonus 70dacca5-bfa5-4b71-9a75-6e3af43f3464 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7466458 Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 1. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 1. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 703 Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 1. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 


★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Our Park Our Lives Episode 2 5 5 6 6 Our Park Our Lives Episode 2 bonus 9b0ec3da-7036-404f-8b7f-83c2d17cb612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21080c2f Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 2. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 2. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 801 Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 2. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Our Park Our Lives Episode 3 5 5 7 7 Our Park Our Lives Episode 3 bonus 8ecd0fcb-be37-4e3e-81f1-d2c023b0e7c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1988eb9a Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 3. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 3. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 763 Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 3. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Our Park Our Lives Episode 4 5 5 8 8 Our Park Our Lives Episode 4 bonus 59d52ea7-4c21-44af-a2f8-6a1dd2bad4ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/0757277d Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 4. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 4. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 789 Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 4. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 


Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.


Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 


The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 


Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Into The Water 5 5 9 9 Into The Water bonus c59485e8-5c7a-43be-a05c-fc61dcca4996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8350ca68 Into the Water is a celebration of the role of water in women’s lives; presenting diverse stories of memory & nature, swimming & play, and birth & renewal.

Developed from research, Into The Water was originally created as a site specific community production at Moseley Road Baths in 2019. Audiences sat poolside listening to this audio through headsets while watching a community cast of local women, perform in and around the pool.

Into the Water was performed by Sally Andrews, Jo Bennett, Holly Clark, Janice Connolly, Emma Fall, Albertha Gittens, Liz Greaves, Mohini Howard, Birgit Kehrer, Janet Moir, Emma O’Brien, Ismat Ramji, Jaci Smith, Stacey Spencer, Jane Thakoordin, Lucy Trevis, Hyacinth Wright & Natalia Budzan.

Into the Water was written from research by Janice Connolly, Jo Gleave & Ashlee E L Roberts, with additional material by Ismat Ramji. It was directed by Jo Gleave, Composition & Sound Design by Sam Frankie Fox with additional instrumentation from Ricardo Santos Rocha. Mixed & mastered by Fox & Rocha. 


Into the Water was a Women & Theatre project delivered in partnership with Moseley Road Baths. It was funded by Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council, The Roughley Trust and The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Into the Water is a celebration of the role of water in women’s lives; presenting diverse stories of memory & nature, swimming & play, and birth & renewal.

Developed from research, Into The Water was originally created as a site specific community production at Moseley Road Baths in 2019. Audiences sat poolside listening to this audio through headsets while watching a community cast of local women, perform in and around the pool.

Into the Water was performed by Sally Andrews, Jo Bennett, Holly Clark, Janice Connolly, Emma Fall, Albertha Gittens, Liz Greaves, Mohini Howard, Birgit Kehrer, Janet Moir, Emma O’Brien, Ismat Ramji, Jaci Smith, Stacey Spencer, Jane Thakoordin, Lucy Trevis, Hyacinth Wright & Natalia Budzan.

Into the Water was written from research by Janice Connolly, Jo Gleave & Ashlee E L Roberts, with additional material by Ismat Ramji. It was directed by Jo Gleave, Composition & Sound Design by Sam Frankie Fox with additional instrumentation from Ricardo Santos Rocha. Mixed & mastered by Fox & Rocha. 


Into the Water was a Women & Theatre project delivered in partnership with Moseley Road Baths. It was funded by Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council, The Roughley Trust and The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:17:24 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2102 Into the Water is a celebration of the role of water in women’s lives; presenting diverse stories of memory & nature, swimming & play, and birth & renewal.

Developed from research, Into The Water was originally created as a site specific community production at Moseley Road Baths in 2019. Audiences sat poolside listening to this audio through headsets while watching a community cast of local women, perform in and around the pool.

Into the Water was performed by Sally Andrews, Jo Bennett, Holly Clark, Janice Connolly, Emma Fall, Albertha Gittens, Liz Greaves, Mohini Howard, Birgit Kehrer, Janet Moir, Emma O’Brien, Ismat Ramji, Jaci Smith, Stacey Spencer, Jane Thakoordin, Lucy Trevis, Hyacinth Wright & Natalia Budzan.

Into the Water was written from research by Janice Connolly, Jo Gleave & Ashlee E L Roberts, with additional material by Ismat Ramji. It was directed by Jo Gleave, Composition & Sound Design by Sam Frankie Fox with additional instrumentation from Ricardo Santos Rocha. Mixed & mastered by Fox & Rocha. 


Into the Water was a Women & Theatre project delivered in partnership with Moseley Road Baths. It was funded by Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council, The Roughley Trust and The Grimmitt Trust. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Creative Mentor Scheme 5 5 10 10 Creative Mentor Scheme bonus 02ec97ba-7f59-4fdd-9160-803bfa7d907e https://share.transistor.fm/s/eae53b31 In 2023 Women & Theatre ran our first ever Creative Mentorship Scheme for care experienced young people. We worked with a small group to develop theatre making skills, and build connections with Birmingham’s creative community. 


Over several months, our mentees created Poems, Songs and short plays. I’m very pleased to share with you now, 3 pieces of work created by 3 of the group. They are: 

Lele with her short play, How to be Successful at Being Unsuccessful. 

Chelsea with her poem Letting Go is Never Easy.
Michael with his song Child of the System.

After each performance the young people share their experience of making the work with Janice Connolly. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In 2023 Women & Theatre ran our first ever Creative Mentorship Scheme for care experienced young people. We worked with a small group to develop theatre making skills, and build connections with Birmingham’s creative community. 


Over several months, our mentees created Poems, Songs and short plays. I’m very pleased to share with you now, 3 pieces of work created by 3 of the group. They are: 

Lele with her short play, How to be Successful at Being Unsuccessful. 

Chelsea with her poem Letting Go is Never Easy.
Michael with his song Child of the System.

After each performance the young people share their experience of making the work with Janice Connolly. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2203 In 2023 Women & Theatre ran our first ever Creative Mentorship Scheme for care experienced young people. We worked with a small group to develop theatre making skills, and build connections with Birmingham’s creative community. 


Over several months, our mentees created Poems, Songs and short plays. I’m very pleased to share with you now, 3 pieces of work created by 3 of the group. They are: 

Lele with her short play, How to be Successful at Being Unsuccessful. 

Chelsea with her poem Letting Go is Never Easy.
Michael with his song Child of the System.

After each performance the young people share their experience of making the work with Janice Connolly. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Revival: Touch Wood 6 6 3 3 Revival: Touch Wood full d1ab8717-cbd5-42b4-9b5e-d254fe047788 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4e9118c This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Touch Wood which was created by Women & Theatre to promote Breast Health awareness.

 

Touch Wood was performed by Alison Belbin as Sheila, and Adaya Henry Brenda, Noreen, Pauline, Hairdresser and the Wonderbra woman. It was directed by Jo Gleave. Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Touch Wood was originally researched and devised by Janice Connolly & Alison Carney and directed by Theresa Heskins. 

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Touch Wood which was created by Women & Theatre to promote Breast Health awareness.

 

Touch Wood was performed by Alison Belbin as Sheila, and Adaya Henry Brenda, Noreen, Pauline, Hairdresser and the Wonderbra woman. It was directed by Jo Gleave. Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Touch Wood was originally researched and devised by Janice Connolly & Alison Carney and directed by Theresa Heskins. 

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2296 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Touch Wood which was created by Women & Theatre to promote Breast Health awareness.

 

Touch Wood was performed by Alison Belbin as Sheila, and Adaya Henry Brenda, Noreen, Pauline, Hairdresser and the Wonderbra woman. It was directed by Jo Gleave. Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Touch Wood was originally researched and devised by Janice Connolly & Alison Carney and directed by Theresa Heskins. 

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Revival: The Bad One 6 6 2 2 Revival: The Bad One full 7bdbf653-144b-4682-b300-9c6bf24c831c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa87a14d This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to The Bad One, which was first produced in 2004. The performance is followed by a discussion with the cast of 2023 Revival production. 

 

The Bad One was performed by Adaya Henry as Jackie, Janice Connolly as grandmother, Jacoba Williams as Heidi and Laurence Saunders as Laurence. It was written by Janice Connolly and directed by Jo Gleave.  Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

The original production of The Bad One was directed by Terina Talbot, and performed by Alison Carney, Gary Turner, Janice Connolly and Jill Norman.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to The Bad One, which was first produced in 2004. The performance is followed by a discussion with the cast of 2023 Revival production. 

 

The Bad One was performed by Adaya Henry as Jackie, Janice Connolly as grandmother, Jacoba Williams as Heidi and Laurence Saunders as Laurence. It was written by Janice Connolly and directed by Jo Gleave.  Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

The original production of The Bad One was directed by Terina Talbot, and performed by Alison Carney, Gary Turner, Janice Connolly and Jill Norman.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 5488 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to The Bad One, which was first produced in 2004. The performance is followed by a discussion with the cast of 2023 Revival production. 

 

The Bad One was performed by Adaya Henry as Jackie, Janice Connolly as grandmother, Jacoba Williams as Heidi and Laurence Saunders as Laurence. It was written by Janice Connolly and directed by Jo Gleave.  Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

The original production of The Bad One was directed by Terina Talbot, and performed by Alison Carney, Gary Turner, Janice Connolly and Jill Norman.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Revival: Phyllis 6 6 1 1 Revival: Phyllis full 14156da6-a577-4b95-b80f-4c27ceb033da https://share.transistor.fm/s/a10e9c07 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 3324 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Revival: Christine Goes to the Doctor 6 6 4 4 Revival: Christine Goes to the Doctor full 1131c967-27cf-4470-b589-5a69858e6a61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/607ece58 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Christine goes to the Doctor which was created in the 90s.

 

Christine goes to the Doctor was performed by Jacoba Williams as Christine and Alison Carney as the Doctor. Directed by Jo Gleave. It was originally devised by Janice Connolly and Polly Wright. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Christine goes to the Doctor which was created in the 90s.

 

Christine goes to the Doctor was performed by Jacoba Williams as Christine and Alison Carney as the Doctor. Directed by Jo Gleave. It was originally devised by Janice Connolly and Polly Wright. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1768 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

You’re about to listen to Christine goes to the Doctor which was created in the 90s.

 

Christine goes to the Doctor was performed by Jacoba Williams as Christine and Alison Carney as the Doctor. Directed by Jo Gleave. It was originally devised by Janice Connolly and Polly Wright. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No Revival: Putting It About 6 6 5 5 Revival: Putting It About full 0dc6150f-7b11-463e-82e8-4533a3a3d390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aae296c1 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:04:00 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 5727 This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No The Saving of Moseley Road Baths 6 6 6 6 The Saving of Moseley Road Baths full 6c8afbfb-072e-4a8b-a1e0-1e8cd1f7b217 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe0b050e The Saving of Moseley Road Baths or The importance of willful individuals. 

Come celebrate the saving of Moseley Road Baths, with an accessible and entertaining podcast about our theatre production earlier this year. As the Baths begins a redevelopment programme to repair, restore and transform, Women & Theatre tells the story of how these beloved Edwardian swimming baths were saved. 


Performed by a community cast, this was a fun, imaginative and engaging celebratory piece of theatre exploring how a group of willful individuals united and rescued this civic space. 


Cast of Moseley Road Baths Podcast  
David Bolstridge, Martin Brewster, Poppy Chanda, Roxanne Green, Trevor Harrison, Joe Holyoak, Letisha Malcolm, Ruth Miller, Colin Nimmo, Tara Sullivan, Marian Williams, Lynette Julie Wood
 
Creative Team 

Written by Janice Connolly 

Directed by Adaya Henry & Emily Butler 

Support Artist: Todd Jennings 

Music created for this performance by David Bolstridge

Additional music by Aayushi Jain & Tyriq Baker

Recorded by Paul Hadsley for Birmingham Podcast Studios. 


The project was funded by Moseley Road Baths and Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The Saving of Moseley Road Baths or The importance of willful individuals. 

Come celebrate the saving of Moseley Road Baths, with an accessible and entertaining podcast about our theatre production earlier this year. As the Baths begins a redevelopment programme to repair, restore and transform, Women & Theatre tells the story of how these beloved Edwardian swimming baths were saved. 


Performed by a community cast, this was a fun, imaginative and engaging celebratory piece of theatre exploring how a group of willful individuals united and rescued this civic space. 


Cast of Moseley Road Baths Podcast  
David Bolstridge, Martin Brewster, Poppy Chanda, Roxanne Green, Trevor Harrison, Joe Holyoak, Letisha Malcolm, Ruth Miller, Colin Nimmo, Tara Sullivan, Marian Williams, Lynette Julie Wood
 
Creative Team 

Written by Janice Connolly 

Directed by Adaya Henry & Emily Butler 

Support Artist: Todd Jennings 

Music created for this performance by David Bolstridge

Additional music by Aayushi Jain & Tyriq Baker

Recorded by Paul Hadsley for Birmingham Podcast Studios. 


The project was funded by Moseley Road Baths and Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 2271 The Saving of Moseley Road Baths or The importance of willful individuals. 

Come celebrate the saving of Moseley Road Baths, with an accessible and entertaining podcast about our theatre production earlier this year. As the Baths begins a redevelopment programme to repair, restore and transform, Women & Theatre tells the story of how these beloved Edwardian swimming baths were saved. 


Performed by a community cast, this was a fun, imaginative and engaging celebratory piece of theatre exploring how a group of willful individuals united and rescued this civic space. 


Cast of Moseley Road Baths Podcast  
David Bolstridge, Martin Brewster, Poppy Chanda, Roxanne Green, Trevor Harrison, Joe Holyoak, Letisha Malcolm, Ruth Miller, Colin Nimmo, Tara Sullivan, Marian Williams, Lynette Julie Wood
 
Creative Team 

Written by Janice Connolly 

Directed by Adaya Henry & Emily Butler 

Support Artist: Todd Jennings 

Music created for this performance by David Bolstridge

Additional music by Aayushi Jain & Tyriq Baker

Recorded by Paul Hadsley for Birmingham Podcast Studios. 


The project was funded by Moseley Road Baths and Arts Council England. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No On Ya Bike 6 6 7 7 On Ya Bike full 34bb36d1-2b02-4a9a-8586-3f062ec29358 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55208b8d A new podcast adapted from our play On Ya Bike! A play we created this summer about cycling, active travel and how small changes can have a wheelie big impact. Commissioned by Travel West Midlands, as part of their wider programme Cycle for Everyone, the programme looks at the barriers people have towards cycling and encourages people to think about active travel. 

The play was developed through research with women living in North Solihull. The play was written by Adaya Henry following devising sessions with Vicky Pritchard and Jo Gleave. 

Performed by Dayna Bateman, Quennie Alexa Lim and Adaya Henry 
Directed by Jo Gleave 
Podcast recorded and edited by Birmingham Podcast Studio. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A new podcast adapted from our play On Ya Bike! A play we created this summer about cycling, active travel and how small changes can have a wheelie big impact. Commissioned by Travel West Midlands, as part of their wider programme Cycle for Everyone, the programme looks at the barriers people have towards cycling and encourages people to think about active travel. 

The play was developed through research with women living in North Solihull. The play was written by Adaya Henry following devising sessions with Vicky Pritchard and Jo Gleave. 

Performed by Dayna Bateman, Quennie Alexa Lim and Adaya Henry 
Directed by Jo Gleave 
Podcast recorded and edited by Birmingham Podcast Studio. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:35:59 +0000 Women & Theatre Women & Theatre 1356 A new podcast adapted from our play On Ya Bike! A play we created this summer about cycling, active travel and how small changes can have a wheelie big impact. Commissioned by Travel West Midlands, as part of their wider programme Cycle for Everyone, the programme looks at the barriers people have towards cycling and encourages people to think about active travel. 

The play was developed through research with women living in North Solihull. The play was written by Adaya Henry following devising sessions with Vicky Pritchard and Jo Gleave. 

Performed by Dayna Bateman, Quennie Alexa Lim and Adaya Henry 
Directed by Jo Gleave 
Podcast recorded and edited by Birmingham Podcast Studio. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction No