Discover Central

Aug 17 2022 18 ep. 24 mins 19

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The Discover Central podcast takes you inside London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and gives you a behind the scenes look at the work, life and experiences of its students, staff and alumni. With 15 courses at undergraduate level and 14 Master’s programmes, alongside an expansive and award-winning Research department, Central offers Europe’s most comprehensive choice of specialist higher education drama, theatre and performance training. Students from over 50 countries around the world come to study at Central each year, where they are challenged to be original thinkers, inventive and effective collaborators, and creative entrepreneurs who go on to make a difference.

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Bonus Episode Central in Edinburgh 2022

Aug 17 2022 26 mins

For this special, bonus episode of the Discover Central podcast, we’re joined by Will Sebag-Montefiore (Just These, Please), and Adwitha Arumugam, Sam Law and Aadar Malik (The Situationalists) to discuss the process of taking their shows, ‘Honestly No Pressure Either Way’ and ‘Dreamliner’ to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Series 3, Episode 6: Central Outreach

Jul 08 2021 27 mins

On the final episode of the third series of Discover Central host Victoria Edwards, Central's Access and Participation Manager, interviews alumni Tim Chaundy and Maame Atuah to talk about all things Central Outreach. Tim Chaundy is the Curriculum Leader in Performing Arts and Music at City and Islington College, which is part of Capital City College Group, the biggest group of furt

Series 3, Episode 5: Central Short Courses with Mairi Hayes and Jake Harders

Jul 02 2021 21 mins

For the fifth episode of our third series of the Discover Central podcast, we’re joined by Mairi Hayes and Jake Harders, both graduates of Central, who now work across the School's diploma and short courses to find out more about their work. Mairi Hayes graduated from Central's BA Acting course in 2008, and is now the School's Community Drama and Diploma Manager with responsibili

Series 3, Episode 4: Dr Katharine Low

Jun 02 2021 26 mins

In March, we sat down with Dr Katharine Low for our fourth episode of Series 3 and a discussion about her research, her newly published book and the work that she and her students have been undertaking over several years and in collaboration with partner organisations in South Africa. Dr Kat Low is a Senior Lecturer in Community Performance and Applied Theatre at Central with teach

Series 3, Episode 3: Dr Sylvan Baker

May 21 2021 33 mins

On our third episode of Series 3, we're joined by Dr Sylvan Baker to discuss his recent appearance on the BBC'S Small Axe: the Podcast, which focused on his experience of growing up in the British care system. We discuss how these experiences have shaped Sylvan's work and research, both inside and outside of Central, including his support for care leaver students. We also chat abo

Series 3, Episode 2: Ben Naylor

Apr 29 2021 33 mins

On our second episode of Series 3, we're joined by Ben Naylor, the course leader for MA Acting Classical, to discuss his research, his work as a director and the recent productions staged at Central for his students, including Hamlet, which will be available to stream on Central's YouTube channel in May 2021. Ben Naylor is a Senior Lecturer at Central and the Course Leader for MA A

Series 3, Episode 1: Dr Naomi Paxton

Mar 08 2021 16 mins

For the first episode of Series 3, and to commemorate International Women's Day 2021, host Megan Hunter sits down with Dr Naomi Paxton. Naomi is Central’s Knowledge Exchange Fellow, a Parliamentary Academic Fellow, and an Associate Fellow of the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her research focuses on feminist activism, the suffrage movement, and the cultural histo

Bonus Episode BA Acting Auditions featuring Charlene Segeral and Nathan Armarkwei Laryea

Dec 18 2020 32 mins

On this special episode of the Discover Central Podcast, host Scott Bellamy is joined by Central's Lead Admissions Tutor, Charlène Segeral and audition panellist Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, who offer their advice, guidance and insight into the undergraduate audition process at Central. If you're thinking of joining us for entry in 2021 on one of our undergraduate Acting courses, this

Series 2, Episode 4: Shaun Northover from Central's Alumni Office

Dec 18 2020 14 mins

For the final episode of Series two, host Scott Bellamy sits down with Shaun Northover, Central's Alumni and Events Manager, to discuss the benefits, events and networking opportunities available to Central's graduates. Through his work in the Alumni Office, Shaun helps to run a variety of events throughout the year, from networking evenings and theatre outings to anniversaries and

Series 2, Episode 3: Ayse Tashkiran and Christina Fulcher

Dec 11 2020 34 mins

For episode three of the second series of the Discover Central Podcast, host Scott Bellamy sits down with Ayse Tashkiran, a Senior Lecturer and Central's Co-Course Leader for the MA/ MFA Movement: Directing and Teaching course, to discuss movement direction and the array of work which is being undertaken to embed inclusive practice into Movement training. They are joined by the co-