S1 E6 Hope | Rachel Mars b2b Mark Smith

S1 E6 Hope | Rachel Mars b2b Mark Smith

The world currently feels like a very challenging place, which can affect people’s mental health worldwide. In this episode, Performance Maker Rachel Mars discusses with Choreographer and Director Mark Smith whether theatre’s role is to entertain and provide escapism from the ills of the world, or rather engage with them and help us understand our position in the world.   futures Remixed is produced by MGCfutures:   Executive Producer Blayne George  Creative Producer Daniel Gonzalez  Associate Producer Kashish Gaba  Audio Producer Alex Lynch  Original music by Josh Anio Grigg MGCfutures is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the next generation of theatre makers by providing vital support at pivotal moments in the development of their careers. If you would like to support our work, find out more at https://www.mgcfutures.com/ [https://www.mgcfutures.com/]. Instagram: @mgcfutures [https://www.instagram.com/mgcfutures/] Facebook: @mgcfutures [https://www.facebook.com/mgcfutures/] LinkedIn: @mgcfutures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgcfutures/] YouTube: @MGCfuturesOnline [https://www.youtube.com/@MGCfuturesOnline] Charity number: 1153534 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 E5 Freedom | Somebody Jones b2b Rebecca Prentice

Although some progress has been made to protect minorities and vulnerable groups, parts of the world are experiencing a regression in human rights. In this episode, Playwright and Dramaturg Somebody Jones and Theatre and Film Producer Rebecca Prentice discuss how theatre can tell new stories of resistance and what its role is in the struggle for freedom. futures Remixed is produced by MGCfutures:   Executive Producer Blayne George  Creative Producer Daniel Gonzalez  Associate Producer Kashish Gaba  Audio Producer Alex Lynch  Original music by Josh Anio Grigg MGCfutures is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the next generation of theatre makers by providing vital support at pivotal moments in the development of their careers. If you would like to support our work, find out more at https://www.mgcfutures.com/ [https://www.mgcfutures.com/]. Instagram: @mgcfutures [https://www.instagram.com/mgcfutures/] Facebook: @mgcfutures [https://www.facebook.com/mgcfutures/] LinkedIn: @mgcfutures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgcfutures/] YouTube: @MGCfuturesOnline [https://www.youtube.com/@MGCfuturesOnline] Charity number: 1153534 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 E4 Power | Ruth D'Silva b2b David Ralf

Power has been abused by people, countries and empires, but it's also been employed to foster progress, freedom and tolerance. In this episode, Writer Ruth D'Silva and Theatre Deli Executive Director David Ralf explore how theatre can exercise power and offer a nuanced understanding of power dynamics in contemporary life. futures Remixed is produced by MGCfutures:   Executive Producer Blayne George  Creative Producer Daniel Gonzalez  Associate Producer Kashish Gaba  Audio Producer Alex Lynch  Original music by Josh Anio Grigg MGCfutures is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the next generation of theatre makers by providing vital support at pivotal moments in the development of their careers. If you would like to support our work, find out more at https://www.mgcfutures.com/ [https://www.mgcfutures.com/]. Instagram: @mgcfutures [https://www.instagram.com/mgcfutures/] Facebook: @mgcfutures [https://www.facebook.com/mgcfutures/] LinkedIn: @mgcfutures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgcfutures/] YouTube: @MGCfuturesOnline [https://www.youtube.com/@MGCfuturesOnline] Charity number: 1153534 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 E3 Love | Chisara Agor b2b Isley Lynn

Theatre has portrayed love as a source of unity as well as conflict. In this episode, Multidisciplinary Artist Chisara Agor and Award-Winning Writer Isley Lynn discuss how theatre can frame love as a force of human identity to tackle prejudice and build community. futures Remixed is produced by MGCfutures:   Executive Producer Blayne George  Creative Producer Daniel Gonzalez  Associate Producer Kashish Gaba  Audio Producer Alex Lynch  Original music by Josh Anio Grigg MGCfutures is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the next generation of theatre makers by providing vital support at pivotal moments in the development of their careers. If you would like to support our work, find out more at https://www.mgcfutures.com/ [https://www.mgcfutures.com/]. Instagram: @mgcfutures [https://www.instagram.com/mgcfutures/] Facebook: @mgcfutures [https://www.facebook.com/mgcfutures/] LinkedIn: @mgcfutures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgcfutures/] YouTube: @MGCfuturesOnline [https://www.youtube.com/@MGCfuturesOnline] Charity number: 1153534 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 E2 Belonging | Waleed Akhtar b2b Clarissa Widya

Immigrants bring new stories to the countries in which they settle. This makes culture, everyday life and the arts more diverse. In this episode, Olivier Award Winner Waleed Akhtar and New Earth Theatre Producer Clarissa Widya explore what theatre’s role is in articulating multiculturalism to foster acceptance and create a sense of belonging for generations to come.  futures Remixed is produced by MGCfutures:   Executive Producer Blayne George  Creative Producer Daniel Gonzalez  Associate Producer Kashish Gaba  Audio Producer Alex Lynch  Original music by Josh Anio Grigg MGCfutures is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the next generation of theatre makers by providing vital support at pivotal moments in the development of their careers. If you would like to support our work, find out more at https://www.mgcfutures.com/ [https://www.mgcfutures.com/]. Instagram: @mgcfutures [https://www.instagram.com/mgcfutures/] Facebook: @mgcfutures [https://www.facebook.com/mgcfutures/] LinkedIn: @mgcfutures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgcfutures/] YouTube: @MGCfuturesOnline [https://www.youtube.com/@MGCfuturesOnline] Charity number: 1153534 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.