Lights Up

May 24 2024 10 ep. 33 mins 1
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Lights Up is a living history project that aims to shine a light on inspirational women who have led the way in the theatre industry in the East Midlands and inspire the next generation of young women growing up in the region. This series of podcasts features 9 episodes interviewing pioneering women in theatre. You can subscribe to listen to all episodes or watch the filmed interviews on our website. Lights Up is a project conceived and delivered by Fifth Word in partnership with Derby Libraries, in association with Derby Theatre and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Amanda Whittington

May 24 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, playwright Amanda Whittington, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on 20th February 2020 here at Derby Theatre.

Esther Richardson

May 17 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Esther Richardson, Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on 6th March 2020 at Derby Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring theatre company. Esther is also a renowned dramaturg, having worked earlier in her career as Assistant Dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on numerous award-winning plays.

Emteaz Hussain

May 10 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim. As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.

Sarah Brigham

Apr 23 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.

Sonali Bhattacharyya

Apr 10 2024 40 mins  

Ava Hunt

Mar 29 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Ava Hunt - actor, director, theatre maker and teacher - is interviewed by Bethan Soar, age 17, on the 20th February 2020 at Derby Theatre.

Alex Stafford Marshall

Mar 22 2024 28 mins  
Alex Stafford Marshall, freelance Lighting Designer, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 5th March 2020 at Derby Theatre.

Indhu Rubasingham

Mar 15 2024 31 mins  
An interview with Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Kiln and - now - the incoming artistic director of the National Theatre, is interviewed Jas Nolan Green, on 11th March 2020 at Kiln Theatre.

Jenny Sealey

Mar 08 2024 39 mins  

Lights Up Trailer

Mar 05 2024 3 mins