Going Commando

Arts activism and inclusion

Following our wave from last week, we had the wonderful Jane Bellis on the show. With a background and beauty & fashion, our speakers delve today into the importance of image in the arts industries. The importance of having compassion for the self and others within that. Hosts: Maddie Brew and Isabella Friend Editing: Maddie Brew  With thanks for the wonderful folks at Tmesis Theatre Company

Activism in the Arts

This week we have Grace Goulding on the show to talk about her career in the physical theatre world- choreography, direction and facilitation. We talk about questioning  the structures around us and the subtle things creative people can to to make a difference, however small it may seem. Hosted by Olivia Bourne and Rhiannon Bird-Lewis  Edited by Olivia Bourne  Artwork by Isobel Friend  Created with Tmesis Theatre in Liverpool as part of the Wicked Women development course

Freelance Hussle

This week we have Ngunan Adamu on the show to talk about the freelance hustle. Among many things Ngunan works as an entrepreneur, BBC radio presenter and founder of iWoman Academy. We cover the breadth of her work and the core of what ties it altogether for Ngunan- her sense of self and connection with the universe itself. Hosted by Claire Bigley and Rhiannon Bird-Lewis  Edited by Rhiannon Bird-Lewis Artwork by Isobel Friend   Created with Tmesis Theatre in Liverpool as part of the Wicked Women development course

Neurodiversity and the arts

We're back again this week with Dora Colquhoun- the fabulous creator and performer of 'ADHD the musical'. In this episode we talk what it's like being neurodiverse in the arts- celebrating the strengths it gives, as well as reflecting on its challenges. Hosts: Faye McCutcheon and Isabella Friend Edit: Isabella Friend Cover artwork: Isabella Friend

Female Form

Welcome to our first episode!  Our hosts Leah and Halyna talk with Liverpool-based performance artist Rowena Gander; discussing how Rowena's perception of female form has changed, her artistic process and the importance of self-reflection.  Catch Rowena's show ('Barely Visible') as it tours around Liverpool this month.   Hosts: Leah Gould and Halyna Maystrenko-Grant  Editing: Melissa Hale and Elinor Randle