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Episodes

Birdy Man - Tim Bat

September 03, 2012 14:45 - 45 MB

I often wondered who the guy was behind the bird whistling man who walked the streets of Brighton. I recently had the pleasure of spending 50 minutes with him - and this is what I found…

Kemptown Carnival 2012

June 11, 2012 18:02 - 95.5 MB Video

A montage of people enjoying the Kemptown Carnival, Brighton, UK. Andy gets a custard pie in the face and finds out what a positive experience this can be…

Dirty Scavenger - Hanging Gardens of Brighton - Brighton Fringe 2012

June 11, 2012 17:45 - 58.2 MB Video

Dirty Scavenger chats about her music, her life and performing at the Hanging Gardens of Brighton, the finale party to the Brighton Fringe 2012.

Rodrigo Kerr - King Lagoon's Flying Swordfish Dance Band - Hanging Gardens of Brighton - Brighton Fringe 2012

June 11, 2012 17:39 - 43.6 MB Video

Rodrigo Kerr of King Lagoon’s Flying Swordfish Dance Band talks about his band and performing at the Hanging Gardens of Brighton, the finale party to the Brighton Fringe 2012. Film by Andy White

An Interview with Jonathan Brown, The Last Lunch - Best New Play - Brighton Fringe 2012

June 08, 2012 14:14 - 624 MB Video

We recently spent a pleasant and some what hilarious afternoon chatting and drinking tea with Jonathan Brown in his garden. We talked about him receiving the New Writing South/Brighton Fringe 2012 Best New Play Award. We went on to discussed his winning play, The Last Lunch, the inspiration behind it and his theatre group, Something Underground Theatre Company.

Trouser Wearing Characters - Rose Collis - Brighton Fringe 2012

June 08, 2012 11:52 - 42.2 MB Video

Rose Collis talks about her latest production, Trouser Wearing Characters, and the history behind it.

Final Week - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 29, 2012 08:22 - 91.8 MB Video

We talk to Julian Caddy, Brighton Fringe MD at the Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings and Damian Barr, Curator and Host of the venue, then we take a look at all the Cultural Olympiad’s Dip Your Toe project and all its bathing machines. This video was 3 of 3 that appeared on the Independent Newspaper website.

For Families - Week 2 - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 29, 2012 07:58 - 99.2 MB Video

We chat to Julian Caddy about the hundreds of shows for families at Brighton Fringe 2012, before having a look at The Hurly Burly - Brighton Fringe’s first ever family dedicated venue. This video was 2 of 3 that appeared on the Independent Newspaper website.

Week One - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 29, 2012 07:41 - 70 MB Video

We speak to Brighton Fringe managing director Julian Caddy about the first week of Brighton Fringe, take a look at some exciting new performance spaces and take in the atmosphere at Fringe City. This video was 1 of 3 that appeared on the Independent Newspaper website.

Kissing The Gunner's Daughter - Grist To The Mill, Dip Your Toe - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 21, 2012 13:45 - 164 MB Video

Dorothy Max Prior and Isobel Smith talk about Grist To The Mill’s production, Kissing The Gunner’s Daughter. This production was performed in one of the Victorian style bathing machines for Dip Your Toe during the Brighton Fringe 2012.

The Marlborough Theatre - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 21, 2012 12:56 - 96.9 MB Video

Tarik Elmoutawaki and David Sheppeard chat about the Marlborough Theatre, it’s programme for the Brighton Fringe 2012 and the Dip Your Toe project.

All Fingers and Thumbs - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 15, 2012 19:56 - 86.9 MB Video

David Weedall talks about his black comedy and we get a sneak of one of the scenes from the play. Music by David Weedall

Headcase - Touched Theatre - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 11, 2012 14:39 - 14.8 MB

Andy chatted with Beccy Smith and Darren East of Touched Theatre about their production, Headcase. It’s the first time anyone’s given a name to my furry microphone wind cover - from now on, it shall be kown as Gordon (more likely Brown, not the gofer). From the headcase website: Combining tabletop puppetry and object theatre with powerful dance and visual theatre, Headcase shares the real experiences of a made up, mixed up teenager as she struggles to come to terms with what’s going on ...

The Department of Unreliable Memoirs - Stillpoint Theatre, Dip Your Toe - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 09, 2012 15:01 - 52 MB Video

Emma Kilbey of Stillpoint Theatre told us about The Department of Unreliable Memoirs. This production was created and performed by Emma and Rachel Blackman in one of the Victorian style bathing machines for Dip Your Toe during the Brighton Fringe 2012.

Puppet Paramour and Sock Puppet Side Show - Boogaloo Stu, Dip Your Toe - Brighton Fringe 2012

May 09, 2012 14:55 - 106 MB Video

Boogaloo Stu explains all about his Puppet Paramour and Sock Puppet Side Show, which took place in one of Dip Your Toe’s six Victorian style bathing machines.

Dip Your Toe - Bathing Machine Build - Brighton Festival Fringe 2012

April 10, 2012 14:19 - 127 MB Video

Steven Brett, Artistic Director of the Nightingale talks about Dip Your Toe, a large scale arts event, produced by the Nightingale with Brighton Fringe and The Marlborough Theatre, that took take place in the streets of Brighton to celebrate the Maiden Voyage of Lone Twin’s, The Boat Project. This spectacular event saw the creation of six bespoke Victorian style bathing machines, which acted as intimate new Brighton Fringe venues, in prime locations across the city in May 2012. We fil...

Knock Knock - Antik - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 27, 2011 19:39 - 69.6 MB Video

We talked with Rosalind Georgeson and Clare Halstead, of Antik about the premiere of their first production Knock Knock.

#22: Acampada Brighton

May 25, 2011 21:02 - 12 MB

I first noticed an encampment on the Old Stein yesterday. Today I spoke to Carlos Genova, a resident of the camp, about what it’s all about. It goes under several names including Spanish Revolution and Global Revolution - but I like the Twitter tag - #AcampadaBrighton (apparently this is going on in many countries across the world so you can just substitute Brighton with many other cities). In essence - it’s all about peace, giving and environmental responsibility. I wish them the very best...

The Cock & Tail Inn - Driftwood Productions - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 25, 2011 15:14 - 55.9 MB Video

Nick Green and John Scott Cobb of Driftwood Productions chatted to us on the set of their 70’s themed pub comedy, “The Cock & Tail Inn”.

The King's Face - Iambic Arts Theatre - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 21, 2011 17:05 - 14 MB

I spoke to Steven Young (Director), Graham Rowe and David Trosko of The King’s Face playing in the Fringe at the Iambic Arts Theatre. A lively interaction ensued that gives us some splendid insights into story behind the play.

Jessica Fostekew - Luxury Tramp - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 20, 2011 11:10 - 34.2 MB Video

We spoke to comedian Jessica Fostekew before the first performance of her show, Luxury Tramp at the Quadrant this Fringe. Jessica talked about performing in this years Fringe and the inspiration behind her latest show.

Melvin Brown - Soul To Soul - Komedia - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 14, 2011 16:50 - 42.4 MB Video

Melvin Brown gave a preview of his show, Soul To Soul (I have a dream), at Fringe city. We caught up with him after his performance and asked him about his show at the Komedia and found out a bit about the man himself.

The World's Biggest Pompom - Brighton Fashion Week - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 14, 2011 15:29 - 80.4 MB Video

Brighton Fashion Week breaks the record for the World’s biggest pompom in Jubilee Square, Brighton. Music by The Morning Orchestra.

Duncan Sibbald - Keep Taking the Tablets - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 11, 2011 11:35 - 9.05 MB

I chatted to Duncan Sibbald who wrote and produced Keep Taking the Tablets a moving and funny play about mental health and mental health services. Duncan told me about the story and inspiration behind the play which is based on his mother’s mental illness and the challenges he faced looking after her. Profits from the show are being donated to the charity Mind.

Mark Restuccia - Kiss Yourself - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 10, 2011 16:35 - 25 MB Video

Comedian, Mark Restuccia chats to Andy about performing his latest show, Kiss Yourself, in the Fringe, and the inspiration behind it.

Kevin Shepherd - Caronicle - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 09, 2011 21:40 - 52.3 MB Video

Comedian Kevin Shepherd talks to Andy White about the inspiration behind his latest show, Caronicle.

Kemble's Riot - Adrian Bunting - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 09, 2011 18:14 - 10.7 MB

I speak to Adrian Bunting - playwrite and author of Kembles’s Riot which played at the Old Court House as part of the 2011 Fringe. On December 20, 1808, the original Covent Garden Theatre was destroyed by a fire. The cost of constructing and furnishing the new building, however, was so high that the management was forced to raise the prices. On the opening night, riots broke out during a performance of Macbeth and continued throughout the play…

Matthew Highton's Shadowed Vagary - Quadrant - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 09, 2011 11:28 - 38.6 MB Video

We spoke to comedian Matthew Highton after his first performance of Shadowed Vagary at the Quadrant.

Underbling And Vow - 'Ave A Banana - Marlborough Theatre - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 07, 2011 22:02 - 78.5 MB Video

A preview/review of Underbling and Vow performing their Music Hall time travellers knees up at the Marlborough Theatre.

Preview - The Importance of Being Ernest at the Iambic Arts Theatre - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 06, 2011 22:39 - 77.1 MB Video

Highlights of a scene performed by the Barefoot Players of Oscar Wilde’s, The Importance of Being Ernest, from the preview at the Iambic Arts Theatre

Neil By Mouth - Neil Cole - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

May 03, 2011 22:13 - 54.7 MB Video

Neil Cole talks to Andy White about performing his latest show, “Neil By Mouth”, for this years Fringe. Neil also reminisces about a past Fringe performance and gives his unique view on comedy.

The Spy and the Femme Fatale - David Weedall - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

April 29, 2011 05:42 - 47.1 MB Video

David Weedall talks about his latest production and we get a sneak preview of one of the scenes from the play. Music by David Weedall.

Youth Arts Festival launch - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

April 28, 2011 14:17 - 13.6 MB

I spoke to Sarah Pain and others at the launch party of the Youth Arts Festival at the Jubilee Library in Brighton.

Chi Kung in the Community - Ele Denman - Brighton Fringe Festival

April 28, 2011 10:15 - 42.5 MB Video

Ele Denman explains all about Chi Kung and how she is bringing it into the Community for the Brighton Festival Fringe. Music by We are Swift

#21: Jon Barrenechea of the Duke of York's Cinema

April 22, 2011 10:04 - 6.72 MB

Andy speaks to Jon Barrenechea, manager of the Duke of York’s Cinema in Brighton, who tells us about the history of the cinema, the ledgend of the roof legs, and how to join the cinema.

#20: Sam Chara - street opera performer

April 22, 2011 10:01 - 8.04 MB

I met Sam on New Road last year - I was attracted by her superb opera style singing (which I could hear several streets away). I made the first part of the recording last year, and the second part of her singing just a few weeks ago in March 2011. I loved it - enjoy!

Marlborough Theatre - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

April 15, 2011 13:28 - 19.8 MB Video

A chance to look inside the Marlborough Theatre, one of the Brighton Fringe Festival venues, and hear Manager, Tarik Elmoutawaki, talk about the theatre and it’s history.

The Importance of being Earnest - Iambic Arts Theatre - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

April 13, 2011 07:08 - 9.01 MB

Andy White talks to The Barefoot Players, the cast of The Importance of being Earnest showing at the Iambic Theatre in May. The performance is a sexy modern update of Oscar Wilde’s classic social satire for Brighton Fringe Festival 2011 <– lifted straight from The Barefoot Player’s Facebook page, hope you don’t mind guys. The cast, in order of appearance: Sarah King plays the formidable Lady Bracknell Sam Black plays Jack or is it Ernest Worthing? He's also a muscian/musical director and ha...

Anima - The Karavan Ensemble - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

March 30, 2011 11:47 - 23.1 MB

What have a load of missing lamps from Hollingdean got to do with the Big Lemon Bus and a facinating light and dance performance? Sarah Chambers talks to Yael Karavan and Claire Wearn, of the Karavan Ensemble to get some answers.

The Nonsense - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

March 21, 2011 00:17 - 14.3 MB

Imagine working out continuously for 50 minutes while talking very loud, oh, and in front od an audience. Andrew Kazamia will be doing just this in The Nonsense, a play directed by his son, Dino Kamazia. This will be performed no less than 6 times at the Komedia throughout May. In this lively interview, Andrew and Dino gave some terrific insights into the story behind the play, and you can enjoy me struggling to pronounce Andrew’s surname too. Photo: Tilley Harris

Launch Party - Brighton Festival Fringe 2011

February 15, 2011 22:05 - 12.8 MB

The party was excellent! I met and spoke to: Mike Bedingfield - the new Director of the Fringe Alex and Tricia of the Dean’s Festival Tarik Elmoutawaki of The Marlborough Theatre Chris Parkinson, Minister of Web and Marketing Assistant for the Fringe Damian Barr of the Hendrick’s Horseless Carriage Featuring musical interludes by Cosmo Sheldrake

#19: Richard Stamp - developer of the iFringe app

May 14, 2010 14:09 - 15.7 MB

I spent some time with Richard Stamp in Pavilion Gardens Cafe. Richard and his team developed the iFringe app for the iPhone. He talks about his passion for fringe festivals and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in particular. Richard also has a fringe festival information and reviews website.

#18: Brighton Marathon

April 18, 2010 12:38 - 33.6 MB

Yikes! Brighton’s first marathon. So in my usual style I sauntered through the relevant streets soaking in the atmosphere of this historic event. The actual winner was Mongolian Ser-od Ba-otochir - well done son.

#17: Giovanni sings Elvis

October 02, 2009 08:04 - 6.47 MB

I was in one of my favourite cafes this morning, La Gigo Gi, and found Giovanni, the owner, playing guitar and singing away - and he was good! I’ve known him for a few months now and recently recorded one of our Social Media White Noise podcasts there - where he made a brief appearance. By the way - his meatballs with pasta is one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

#16: Youth Arts Fringe Launch Night

May 04, 2009 20:45 - 74.1 MB Video

I take a walk around the Youth Arts Fringe Launch Night at The Old Market Place, Hove. Many thanks to Sarah Pain and crew and to all the young artists and exhibitors who participated in the show. Find out more about the Youth Arts Fringe.

#15: Nelly Mystic Warrior plays the Sitar

April 22, 2009 14:37 - 8.22 MB

Yes, I know I’m always hanging around Pavilion gardens and the last episode was from Pavilion Gardens but I’ve been trying to interview this guy for ages. Sitar Man, also know as Nelly Mystic Warrior has been playing the sitar since about 2005, after a trip to India. He also has a new project, Wavehead, featuring Electronica Dance Music. Entrancing!

#14: Trance Music in Pavilion Gardens

April 16, 2009 17:44 - 12.9 MB

Another mesmerising treat here with Didgeridoo, Hang Drum and Drums played to perfection. We are so lucky to have folks like this performing publicly and freely in Brighton.

#13: Starting Over Show

April 14, 2009 20:16 - 21 MB

The Starting Over Show took place on Sunday 15th March 2009 at the Ship Hotel in Brighton. Here I talk to Suzy Miller, the lady behind the show, a number of exhibitors, and Tankus the Henge, the band playing at the show.

#12: Stop Starbucks!

September 22, 2008 15:13 - 31.2 MB

I speak with Louis Loizou who is heading a weekly protest against Starbucks who opened in St. James Street, Kemptown despite the council turning their application down. See also the Stop Starbucks from Opening on St James Street group on Facebook.

#11: Anston House Protesters

January 11, 2008 18:43 - 29.2 MB

In June 2007, to the anger of many Brighton residents, developers arrived on land next to Anston House, Preston Road, Brighton and bulldozed about ten mature oaks and copper beeches which had Tree Protection Orders. Soon afterwards, protesters set up camp on the land. I spoke to Colin West and Sandra Dunne, 2 of the protesters, to get their views.