Women & Theatre – Details, episodes & analysis

Women & Theatre's Janice Connolly and Jo Gleave, introduce you to the company, the work we make and what to expect from this podcast. Women & Work Trilogy coming March 2020. Don't forget to subscribe. 

Women & Theatre’s For the Past 30 Years series features dramatic monologues about women who have spent the last 3 decades working in different sectors. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This episode’s monologue, about a woman who has spent her much of her life as a carer, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Enid Said. They talk about community activism and what has changed for carers since 2014. 

Maggie, 51, Carer, Mother, Mover and Shaker 

Writer: Stephanie Dale // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Hema Mangoo // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

For the Past 30 Years was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2014, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the first show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; followed by Starting Out in 2016, about young women entering the world of work, and Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Women & Theatre’s Starting Out series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. This  episode features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend you listen to all 5 monologues before listening to this episode. 

The discussion was hosted by Janice Connolly// featuring: Cheyanne Arnold, Esme Brown, Jess Hakin & Katie Hoar// Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series examines the disturbing, funny and humane stories of 5 young women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Whispers 

Writer: Manjeet Mann  // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Rosalyn Norford // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains references to self harm, mental health and suicide which may act as triggers for some listeners. 

If you are affected by any of the issues raised and you are based in the UK you can find help and support from The Samaritans by calling 116 123 for free, or visiting their website at https://www.samaritans.org/ 

International listeners can find details of help and support available in their country  from Befrienders Worldwide at https://www.befrienders.org/ 

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Women & Theatre’s Starting Out  series features dramatic monologues about young women entering the world of work. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

This series tells the stories of 5 women aged 16 -24 entering the workplace, the podcasts examine the disturbing, funny and humane stories of women beginning their working lives. The final episode in the series features W&T’s Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with four and young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, in 2020 to see and what if anything has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

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Writer: Susie Sillett // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Phoebe Francis Brown  // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Starting Out  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2016, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the second show of what became our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  followed by Prime Time in 2019, about women in retirement. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us 

Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 

Playing it Safe 

Writer: Maeve Clarke // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Linda Hargreaves // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 

I’m Alright Jack 

Writer: Rochi Rampal // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Souad Faress // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Women & Theatre’s Prime Time  series features dramatic monologues about women of retirement age. Developed from research conversations, they reflect the language and lives of ordinary people and put women’s stories, writing and performance centre-stage. 

Comprising three monologues by three different playwrights, this funny, moving series reflects upon how women’s professional and personal lives have impacted on their current choices or lack of them and explores the deep-rooted gender issues that this stage of our lives often exposes. Each episode is followed by a discussion with the writer of the piece. 

Time To Shine 

Writer: Rachael Mainwaring // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // Sound Design: Sam Frankie Fox working with Iain Armstrong // Recorded at Brum Radio.

Prime Time  was originally produced as a live theatre show in 2019, developed in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. It was the third and final show of our Women & Work trilogy; preceded by For the Past 30 Years  in 2014, about women who had spent 3 decades working in different sectors , and  Starting Out in 2016 about women entering the world of work. 

This podcast series has been funded by Arts Council England, The Space, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Feeney Trust and The Cole Charitable Trust.  

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre. We are a charity so if you would like to support the work we do you can make a donation by visiting our website womenandtheatre.co.uk/support-us

Run, Jump, Throw is an audio performance to be listened to whilst walking a particular route around Perry Hall Park. Join us on Saturday 26 June 2021, to hear women’s experiences of track and field; making leaps, overcoming hurdles, achieving their personal bests and passing the baton to the next generation.

As an international sporting spotlight is shone on Perry Barr amid developments for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Run, Jump, Throw illuminates and celebrates the voices of local women. It has been made through workshops and conversations with local women whose voices you will hear.

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. Download it directly to your phone (bring your own headphones) before coming to the park.

Run, Jump, Throw is the second part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

To Book Tickets for Saturday's event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-jump-throw-tickets-158414412773

Bridging the Gap is a partnership project with Women & Theatre and the University of Birmingham. It

responds to research undertaken by Dr Sonali Shah, about the experiences of women & girls with Cerebral Palsy in relation to their sexual & reproductive health and access to healthcare and, with Dr Gianna Bouchard, it explores the potential for developing a theatre production to share these stories with wider audiences.

This podcast shares our project process to date and details of how we would like to take it forward.

Listen to Janice Connolly and Alison Belbin performing verbatim research material and hear three conversations about the project and responding to the research. Hear Janice speak to project partners, Dr Sonali Shah and Dr Gianna Bouchard; related professionals Tanya Myers, Reshma Patel and Gwydion Calder; and applied theatre student Lele Tankam-Samms.

If you are interested in speaking with us about this project, please email info@womenandtheatre.co.uk

The podcast was recorded & edited by Brum Radio

This podcast includes music composed by both Dr Sonali Shah and Sam Frankie Fox

The Bridging the Gap project is funded by the University of Birmingham ESCR IAA User Engagement Fund and the Burdett Trust for Nursing