In Lockdown With...
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Ciaran Fitzgerald talks to notable creatives in the fields of Theatre, visual arts and film to see how they're coping with the Coronavirus, and to find out a little more about them as people and artists.
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Episode 97 - Mark James
September 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBTheatre director Mark James is the guest on this weeks episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Mark is a theatre director from Swansea, and the artistic director of Red Jumper Productions. After studying drama at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Mark has forged a career in theatre making his own work. Mark has written plays including 'What If?' and 'Support the Cause.' Here Mark chat to Ciaran about his work in theatre
Penod 3: Nia Morais
March 04, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBY ddramodydd Nia Morais yw'r cwmni ar y penod yma o 'Cyfnod Clo Gyda/In Lockdown With...' Ar ol astudio ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, dechrauodd Nia ei yrfa fel sgwenwr. Cymerodd Nia rhan yng nghynllyn Sgwenwyr Ifanc Fran Wen, cyn dod yn awdur preswyl Theatr y Sherman yng Nghaerdydd. Yn 2020 cafodd drama Nia 'Crafangau/Claws' eu cynhyrchu fel drama sain ar gyfer y Sherman. Eleni, fydd eu ddrama 'Imrie' yn teithio Cymru. Yma mae Ciaran yn siarad i Nia am eu yrfa hyd heddiw. Playwright Nia Morais ...
Penod 2: Huw Chiswell
January 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBMae'r amlddawnus Huw Chiswell yn ymuno gyda Ciaran am yr ail benod Cymraeg o 'Dan Glo Gyda.' Ar ol astudio ym Mhrifysgolion Abertawe ac Aberystwyth, wnaeth Huw fynd mlaen i enill 'Can i Gymru' yn 1984 gyda'i gan 'Y Cwm.' Ers hynny mae Huw wedi ryddhau caneuon cofiadwy yn cynnwys 'Nos Sul a Baglan Bay,' a 'Rhywbeth o'i Le.' Sgwennodd y gan 'Dwylo Dros y Mor' yn 1985, ymateb cerddorion Gymreig i'r argyfwng yn Ethiopia. Canwyd rhai o cerddorion enwocaf Cymru ar y record, yn cynnwys Dafydd Iwan,...
Penod 1: Llwyd Owen
January 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBMewn cyfres byr newydd ar gyfer 2023, mae Ciaran Fitzgerald yn cyflwyno cyfres o phodlediadau Gymraeg, yn cyfweld a phobol fwyaf adnabyddus Cymru. Wythnos yma, y nofelydd Llwyd Owen yw'r gwestai. Ar ol astudio ym Mhrifysgol Bangor, wnaeth Llwyd addasu sgript ffilm i fewn i'w nofel cynta 'Ffawd.' Hyd heddiw, mae Llwyd wedi sgwennu 13 nofel, sgwennodd eu nofel diweddara 'O Glust i Glust' yn ystod y pandemic. Mae Llwyd hefyd yn podledydd, wedi hostio'r podlediad 'Does Dim Gair Cymraeg am Random...
Episode 96: Adele Thomas
November 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBOpera director Adele Thomas joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Adele studied at Cambridge University before embarking on a career in directing. She was a participant on the National Theatre's Young Directors Scheme, before moving into directing opera. Adele has directed Handel's Bernice and Il Trovatore by Verdi for the Royal Opera House and Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte for Northern Ireland Opera. Adele is also a founder member of Freelancers Make Theatre Work, a pressur...
Episode 95: Francois Pandolfo
October 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by actor Francois Pandolfo. Fran studied at East 15 Acting School, and went on to found Difficult Stage Theatre with Katy Owen and Ben Tyreman, creating work including 'Alix in Wundergarten' and 'Looking Through Glass.' He has also worked in TV, in 'The Tuckers' for BBC Wales, and 'Big Boys' for Channel 4. Fran recently appeared in 'Right Where We Left Us,' produced by Chippy Lane Productions at Chapter. In this episode, F...
Episode 94: Bethany Handley
September 17, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBCiaran is joined on this week's episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by writer Bethany Handley. Bethany studied at Cardiff University, and has written poetry and theatre so far in her emerging career. She is a part of GALWAD's young company, creating work which will be a part of the festival later in September. Bethany has also been a part of the Sherman Theatre's Unheard Voices Programme, run by Alice Eklund and Branwen Davies. Bethany is running a nature writing retreat with Megan...
Episode 93: Simon Nehan
July 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBAfter an extended hiatus, the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast is back. This week's guest is actor Simon Nehan. Simon trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and has appeared in many roles across stage and screen. He played legendary Llanelli rugby coach Carwyn James, in 'Carwyn' by Owen Thomas, which toured in Spring 2022. Simon is also head of acting at the Johnny Wilkes Academy. Here Simon opens up to Ciaran about his life and career.
Episode 92: Tabby Lamb
April 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis week Ciaran is joined on the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by playwright and performer Tabby Lamb. Tabby studied Theatre Directing at Dartington College, before breaking into the industry. Their play 'Since U Been Gone' is an autobiographical account of queerness, loss and growing up in the noughties. Tabby is also the founder of 'Theatre Queers' a regular meetup for queer people working in the theatre industry in London. They were a part of WildChild's 'Oli Lansley Mentoring Scheme for...
Episode 92: Tabby Lamb
April 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis week Ciaran is joined on the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by playwright and performer Tabby Lamb. Tabby studied Theatre Directing at Dartington College, before breaking into the industry. Their play 'Since U Been Gone' is an autobiographical account of queerness, loss and growing up in the noughties. Tabby is also the founder of 'Theatre Queers' a regular meetup for queer people working in the theatre industry in London. They were a part of WildChild's 'Oli Lansley Mentoring Scheme for...
Episode 91: Leila Navabi
March 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBAfter a brief hiatus, the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast is back! This week, Ciaran is joined by writer, producer and comedian Leila Navabi. Leila started out as an apprentice for Viacom, and has gone on to work extensively in radio and television. She co-presented CBBC show 'Don't Blame Me Blame My Brain' with Ken Cheng. Last year Leila co-wrote 'Vandullz' with Sion Edwards for the BBC's 'Festival of Funny,' it is now available to watch on the BBC iPlayer. Leila is performing at the Queer Fr...
Episode 90: Owen Thomas
February 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBPlaywright Owen Thomas joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Owen had a 20 year career in teaching before embarking on a career as a playwright. Owen has worked extensively with actor/director Gareth John Bale, collaborating on 'Richard Parker,' 'Grav,' and Owen's latest play 'Carwyn.' 'Grav was recently adapted for the screen, and broadcast by S4C in autumn 2021. Owen's play 'Carwyn,' which focuses on the life of Wales and Llanelli Scarlets rugby coach Carwyn James op...
Episode 90: Owen Thomas
February 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBPlaywright Owen Thomas joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Owen had a 20 year career in teaching before embarking on a career as a playwright. Owen has worked extensively with actor/director Gareth John Bale, collaborating on 'Richard Parker,' 'Grav,' and Owen's latest play 'Carwyn.' 'Grav was recently adapted for the screen, and broadcast by S4C in autumn 2021. Owen's play 'Carwyn,' which focuses on the life of Wales and Llanelli Scarlets rugby coach Carwyn James op...
Episode 89: Richard Mylan
February 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBCiaran is joined on this week's episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by actor Richard Mylan, live from the Swansea Grand Theatre! Richard originally trained in dance as a teenager at the Urdang Academy in London, before going on to appear in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Starlight Express.' Richard's big break came in the BBC sitcom 'Coupling,' where he played Oliver Morris. Richard also played deputy-headteacher Simon Lowesly in BBC series 'Waterloo Road,' from series 8 to 10. Richard (alo...
Episode 88: Amy Bethan Evans
February 12, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBPlaywright Amy Bethan Evans is Ciaran's guest on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Amy studied an MA in playwriting at Royal Holloway University before embarking on a career as a playwright. Amy was part of the inaugural Graeae 'Write to Play' programme, and subsequently gained a place on the Soho Theatre's writer's lab. Amy uses integrated access within her work, seen in her pieces 'Libby's Eyes' and 'Tinted.' In 2021 Amy wrote 'Normal Day' a short play for Theatr Clwyd's 'Curtai...
Episode 87: Louise Wilson
February 05, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBScottish Television producer Louise Wilson joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Louise studied biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Aberdeen before studying a postgraduate degree in Science Specific Periodical Journalism at City University London. Louise started out as a researcher on the BBC science programme Tomorrow's World, before going on to direct and produce a number of programmes for CBeebies and CBBC. She has directed short items for The One Sho...
Episode 86: Alice Eklund
January 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by theatre director and literary associate of the Sherman Theatre, Alice Eklund. Alice studied Film and Television at Aberystwyth University before persuing a career in theatre. Alice's first job was assisting on Matthew Bulgo's 'The Awkward Years' at the Other Room Theatre. She has since worked extensively as a dramaturg, helping writers develop their work. In Autumn 2021 she became Literary Associate of the Sherman Theat...
Episode 85: Tamara Harvey
January 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBArtistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Tamara directed 'Something Cloudy, Something Clear' by Tennessee Williams at the Finborough Theatre, before going on to Associate Director of the Bush Theatre between 2010 and 2011. Tamara became artistic director of Theatr Clwyd in 2015, taking over from Terry Hands. In 2018 she directed 'Home I'm Darling' by Laura Wade, which opened at Theatr Clwyd, before transferring to the Natio...
Episode 84: Ieuan Rhys
January 15, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by actor Ieuan Rhys. Ieuan studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama before begininng his career as an actor. Ieuan performed as Rosencranz in Michael Bogdanov's award winning back-to-back English/Welsh production of Hamlet. He has also worked extensively in TV, appearing in Pobol y Cwm, and playing the no-nonsense deputy head teacher Eurig Bell in Gwaith/Cartref. Ieuan hosts the 'Ystafell Werdd Ieuan Rhys' podcast where he inte...
Episode 83: Jessica Lazar
January 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBCiaran is joined on the first 'In Lockdown With...' of 2022 by London-based theatre director Jessica Lazar, artistic director of Atticist. Jessica studied English at UCL and Oxford University before seeking a career in theatre. Jessica directed 'Ghost from an Old Country' by Tajinder Singh Hayer, one of the winners of the 2021 Papatango Prize. Her work includes directing New Writing and Revivals. Jessica was set to be directing 'The Free Island' by Tom Brennan at the Vaults Festival prior to...
Episode 82: Ruth Fabby
December 26, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this Boxing Day episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Ciaran is joined by Ruth Fabby artistic director of Disability Arts Cymru. Ruth trained in performance arts, speech and drama at Liverpool Theatre School. Among are achievements are founding DaDa Fest, an international festival for disabled artist in Liverpool, which now attracts artists from all around the world. Ciaran finds out about Ruth's tenure so far as Artistic Director of DAC, much of which has been during lockdown. Disability Arts...
Episode 81: Emmy Stonelake
December 18, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBEmmy Stonelake is Ciaran's guest on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Emmy studied Actor-Musicianship at Rose Bruford college before beginning her career as an actor. In Summer 2021, Emmy directed pieces in the Welsh language by Sgwenwyr Ifanc Fran Wen (Fran Wen Young Writers), and is currently in Gary Owen's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Sherman Theatre, where this episode of the podcast was recorded. Here Ciaran finds out more about Emmy and her career.
Episode 80: Michelle Payne
December 11, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week Ciaran is joined by theatre director and writer Michelle Payne. Michelle was a recipient of the Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme in 2019, spending a three month residency at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. Michelle immersive play 'Squad Goals' was performed at Victoria Road Stadium in Dagenham, and she is currently adapting it for television. Michelle is passionate about equal opportunities in the arts, and has been working with the charity WildChild to develop schemes fo...
Episode 79: Ioan Hefin
December 03, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBActor Ioan Hefin joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Ioan started off as a trumpet player, studying music at Cardiff University. He started his career with Cwmni Cyfri Tri, which would on to become Theatr Arad Goch. He has worked consistently with Theatr Na Nog throughout his career, notably playing Alfred Russel Wallace in productions of 'Go Ask Wallace' and 'The Butterfly Hunter.' Ioan has toured work to Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore and the Philippines with Theatr Na Nog....
Episode 78: Gareth John Bale
November 27, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBCiaran is joined by actor and director Gareth John Bale this week. A student of Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera, Gareth went on to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Gareth has worked extensively with playwright Owen Thomas, firstly on 'Richard Parker,' but most notably on 'Grav,' which focused on the life of rugby player Ray Gravell, who Gareth had worked with early in his career. He recently reprised this role in the Welsh-language film adaptation for S4C. Gareth played Aneurin Be...
Episode 77: Sarah Argent
November 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBTheatre director Sarah Argent joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Sarah studied at the University of Hull, before breaking into the industry. Sarah has mainly made work for children and young people throughout her career, working with companies such as Theatr Iolo and The Unicorn Theatre. In summer 2020 & 2021 she directed 'Baby, Bird, Bee' with Kevin Lewis for Theatr Iolo, Sarah discusses the challenges of making this show during lockdown. This summer, Sarah hosted an exch...
Episode 76: Marta Minier
November 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by Dr. Marta Minier. Marta is a Transylvanian Hungarian who grew up in Romania. Marta studied at the University of Debrecen before moving to the UK to further her studies in Hull. Marta now lectures at the University of South Wales. She is currently editing a book about translations of Hamlet, which will be published in the near future. Marta has also recently directed a series of plays by David Wood with students at the University of...
Episode 75: Hannah McPake
November 06, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by theatre maker Hannah McPake. After studying at the Welsh College of Music & Drama, Hannah founded Gagglebabble with Lucy Rivers, making gig theatre. Hannah has also worked extensively with the Sherman Theatre, performing in many of their Christmas shows, including Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland. Hannah will be playing Scrooge in Gary Owen's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Sherman this Christmas. Ciaran chats t...
Episode 74: Richard Elis
October 16, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBRichard Elis is an actor, and the guest on this week's 'In Lockdown With...' podcast. Richard studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, before becoming the first Welsh character to appear in Eastenders. Richard has also appeared in Pobol y Cwm, Casualty and Coronation Street, as well as in pantomime at the Hackney Empire and The Riverfront in Newport. Richard recently featured in TV series 'The Pact' which was filmed during lockdown. After a long period of lockdown, Richard performed ...
Episode 73: Lee Ellery
October 02, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBCiaran's guest on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' is disability activist Lee Ellery. Lee started out as part of the 'Rising Stars Theatre Company,' where he performed in many productions, before seeking a career in disability activism. Lee has been a part of Swansea Youth Forum, and Funky Dragon, the young people's National Assembly for Wales. Lee has also co-written a report with Debbie Foster of Cardiff University, outlining the barriers that disabled people have faced during the Cor...
Episode 72: Bronwen Lewis
September 25, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis. Bronwen appeared on the TV talent show 'The Voice' in 2013, and although she didn't get through, the experience gave her the confidence to pursue a career in music. Bronwen sang 'Bread and Roses' in the 2014 Golden Globe nominated film 'Pride,' and has also toured with artists such as Max Boyce. Bronwen is passionate about increasing the visibility of the Welsh language within the music industry and...
Episode 71: Lorne Campbell
September 18, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBArtistic Director of National Theatre Wales, Lorne Campbell joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Lorne started out as Associate Director of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh before becoming Artistic Director of Northern Stage in 2013. Lorne re-wrote the book for the musical 'The Last Ship' with music by Sting, for Northern Stage. He became artistic director of National Theatre Wales in autumn 2019, just before the pandemic, where he is working to support Welsh and Wales base...
Episode 70: Liam Rees
September 11, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBOn this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Ciaran is joined by writer and graphic designer Liam Rees. Liam studied the BA Scriptwriting course at the University of South Wales, where he was a course-mate of Ciaran's. Liam was a content producer and contributing writer for the Underdog Scriptwriting Festival in 2019, which showcase the work of writers on the BA Scriptwriting Course at USW. Liam's short film 'Faded' was a semifinalist at the EuroAsia film festival in Moscow, on which he collabor...
Episode 69: Phyl Harries
September 04, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBActor Phyl Harries joins Ciaran on this week's episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast. Phyl is an actor who studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Phyl is associate directed of Theatr Na Nog and associate member of Theatr Clwyd. Phyl has frequently appeared as panto dam at Theatr Clwyd, becoming a firm favourite at the theatre. Recently, Phyl has been mentoring the young associates at Theatr Na Nog, helping young creatives to take the first steps in their careers.
Episode 68: Jon Berry
August 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBCiaran is joined on this week's episode of the podcast by playwright Jon Berry. Jon studied English and Philosophy at the University of Bristol, while at uni, he also wrote plays for Bristol Spotlights drama society. After graduating, Jon received the Kevin Elyot award for playwriting, and was also a part of the Sherman's New Welsh Playwrights Programme, where he developed his play 'Strays.' Jon has also been the artist in residence for the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, creating w...
Episode 67: Jon Tregenna
August 21, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of the podcast by writer Jon Tregenna. Jon studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, before starting out as a writer. Jon uses multi-platform storytelling in his work, and here he talks about how he uses that technique in his work. Jon's play 'Hail Cremation' was meant to be produced by National Theatre Wales, but had to be delayed because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Jon is also a songwriter, and throughout the pandemic, he has written three alb...
Episode 66: Callum Bruce-Phillips
August 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBCallum Bruce-Phillips joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Callum is an arts facilitator and participatory filmmaker who studied BA Film Studies and English Literature at Aberystwyth after being a part of Mess up the Mess' youth theatre as a young person. Callum works with a range of marginalised or hard to reach groups through his film-making practice. In spring 2021, along with Ciaran and Cerian Wilshere, Callum was commissioned by Mess up the Mess to work on the 'C...
Episode 65: Bethan Griffiths
August 07, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by Bethan Griffiths, Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts at Neath Port Talbot College. Beth has taught in schools and at Neath Port Talbot College, and talks about the difference between both age ranges. Beth talks about her process as a director, and the different techniques she uses when directing contemporary plays, classical theatre and musical theatre. Also opening up about teaching online, Beth tells of the challenges that have o...
Episode 64: Ifan Pritchard
July 31, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' by musician and lead singer of Gwilym, Ifan Pritchard. Ifan studied music at Middlesex University before returning to Wales. His band Gwilym's album 'Sugno Gola' was the first Welsh language album to receive over 100,000 streams on Spotify. Gwilym returned to gigging earlier this year, when they played 'Tafwyl,' one of the Welsh Governments Test Events. Ifan is also a theatre maker, recently having been a part of Sgwenwyr Newydd Fran ...
Episode 63: Alan Harris
July 24, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBCiaran is joined on this episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast by playwright Alan Harris. Alan studied History at Swansea University, before embarking on a career as a playwright. Alan founded the company LiveArtsShow, and has written plays such as 'A Good Night Out in the Valleys' and 'Sugar Baby.' Ciaran talks to Alan about how he amplifies working class voices within his work. Alan has also written for film, with 'The Left Behind' winning a BAFTA for best single drama. Alan is curr...
Episode 62: Ian Staples
July 17, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIan Staples is the guest on this episode of the 'In Lockdown With...' podcast. Stapes is a writer and senior lecturer in scriptwriting and drama at the University of South Wales in Cardiff. He studied drama at Aberystwyth University before self-producing his first play 'Breuddwyd Icarus,' which he wrote and directed. In recent years, he has written for the series 'Caerdydd' for S4C, and written and appeared in Pobol y Cwm. Stapes also talks about his experiences working as a motion capture a...
Episode 61: Sharon Morgan
July 10, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBActor and playwright Sharon Morgan joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Sharon studied history at Cardiff University, before training as an actor with Cwmni Theatr Cymru. In 1978, Sharon appeared in the Welsh cult film 'Grand Slam,' along with Windsor Davies and Dewi Pws Morris. As a playwright, Sharon has written for Hijinx Theatre, and also translated several plays into the Welsh language. Sharon is one of Wales' most notable and experienced actors, here she talk to Ciaran...
Episode 61: Sharon Morgan
July 10, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBActor and playwright Sharon Morgan joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Sharon studied history at Cardiff University, before training as an actor with Cwmni Theatr Cymru. In 1978, Sharon appeared in the Welsh cult film 'Grand Slam,' along with Windsor Davies and Dewi Pws Morris. As a playwright, Sharon has written for Hijinx Theatre, and also translated several plays into the Welsh language. Sharon is one of Wales' most notable and experienced actors, here she talk to Ciaran...
Episode 60: Jonathan Evans
July 03, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBJonathan Evans joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Jonathan is an avid theatre fan, and he talks to Ciaran about some of his favourite theatre experiences, and what he's done in the industry. Jonathan studied digital film and television production at Swansea University, and here he talk about his experiences there both positive and negative. He has also reviewed film, TV and theatre for Get the Chance (big supporters of the podcast). Ciaran and Jonathan talk about their the...
Episode 60: Jonathan Evans
July 03, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBJonathan Evans joins Ciaran on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Jonathan is an avid theatre fan, and he talks to Ciaran about some of his favourite theatre experiences, and what he's done in the industry. Jonathan studied digital film and television production at Swansea University, and here he talk about his experiences there both positive and negative. He has also reviewed film, TV and theatre for Get the Chance (big supporters of the podcast). Ciaran and Jonathan talk about their the...
Episode 59: Mik Scarlet
June 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBMik Scarlet joins Ciaran on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Mik is a musician and TV presenter who started out with his band supporting Gary Numan on his UK Tour. Mik then moved into TV presenting, become the first disabled presenter on national TV, working with the BBC and Channel 4. In recent years, Mik has tried his hand at acting, appearing in productions by Graeae Theatre and most notably in the 2012 London Paralympic Opening Ceremony. Mik has recently launched the Criptic ...
Episode 58: Jon Dafydd-Kidd
June 19, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBJon Dafydd-Kidd is Ciaran's guest on this weeks episode of 'In Lockdown With..!' Jon is a theatre director and facilitator whose work has mainly been with Hijinx Theatre. After studying music at Edinburgh University, Jon moved into theatre directing and started working with Hijinx. Among the many projects Jon has worked on with Hijinx is the 'Able to Act Project,' where Hijinx worked with learning disabled actors in Lesotho, here Jon talks about that experience. Jon has directed Hijinx Odyss...
Episode 57: Bethan Marlow
June 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBCiaran is joined on this weeks episode of the podcast by playwright Bethan Marlow. Bethan trained as an actor at Webber Douglas Academy, before pursuing a career as a playwright.She has worked quite extensively in Verbatim theatre, with pieces such as Nyrsys and Sgint, both for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. Another major part of Beth's work is large scale community theatre, where she has worked site-specifically, and involved community groups within her work. Here Beth talks about her career as...
Episode 56: Amy Margaretta
June 05, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBCiaran's guest on this week's episode of 'In Lockdown With...' is musical theatre performer Amy Margaretta. Amy studied a BA in Musical Theatre at GAMTA, before studying her Masters at Mountview Drama School. Amy has performed in 'Legally Blonde,' and 'Spring Awakening' during her training. Amy talks about her process when preparing roles for musical theatre, and her hopes and expectations for the industry as it emerges from the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Episode 55: Emily Nicole Roberts
May 29, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBCiaran's guest on this episode of In Lockdown With... is disabled blogger and Youtuber Emily Nicole Roberts. Emily makes YouTube videos about her life as someone who has Cerebral Palsy, and is a massive advocate for disability positivity. As well as her YouTube videos, Emily has worked with BBC Sesh, and used her platform to change people's perceptions of disability. She also was recently award a 'Points of Light' award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her disability advocacy work. Here C...