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

Women & Theatre’s Looking Back Moving Forward is an entertaining collection of monologues reflecting the experiences of older LGBT+ people from Birmingham, reflecting and celebrating the progress this generation was responsible for.

The piece looks back to the past, at how things were for people coming out, going out, at work and with family, drawing connections with their experiences now.

Women & Theatre worked with staff and service users in the development of a theatre piece exploring the diverse experiences of older LGBT+ people; looking back to that past – at how things were for LGBTQ+ people coming out, going out, at work and with family, and drawing connections with their experiences now as well as with the experiences of younger LGBT+ people today.

Looking Back Moving Forwards was developed from research with a variety of people from the LGBTQ+ community back in 2019. The monologues are read by 3 performers using a presentational style to represent the multitude of voices captured during the research process. As with all our work, Women & Theatre are open to conversations about how we best represent the communities we engage with when making our work.

Researched and written by Janice Connolly and Hannah Graham 

Performed by Janice Connolly, Richard Curnow and Hannah Graham. 

Looking Back Moving Forwards was originally funded by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust LGBT+ Network.

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

A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham. 

Day One was originally performed at Selwyn Road Playing Fields, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham on Sunday 15 May 2022. 

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 career working in probation, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Senior Probation Officer, Tracy Clarke. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in probation since 2014. 

Viv, 58, Probation Officer, Mom, Shit Dodger  

Writer: Stephanie Ridings // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // 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

A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Two was originally performed at Ward End Park, Birmingham on Sunday 29 May 2022. 

A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Three was originally performed at Uplands Manor Primary School, Smethwick, Sunday 19 June 2022. 

A Thousand Threads is an audio performance about women, girls and cricket. Inspired by Women’s Cricket being included in the Commonwealth Games for the very first time in the Birmingham 2022 Games. 

Bringing together community performers from across Birmingham and Sandwell, A Thousand Threads features a vibrant and unique soundscape of words and music.

Developed from local research, the piece explores broad themes about women and girls’ lives and aspirations, both on and off the pitch.

Make sure you catch this chance to see rival teams from the Athena League: the Spinners and the Weavers bowl, bat, and field their way to victory!

This is an audio performance designed to be listened to with headphones. 

A Thousand Threads is the third and final part of Women & Theatre’s Women & Sport Trilogy created with community casts and performed in non-theatre spaces across Birmingham.

Day Four was originally performed a long with Day One, Two and Three at Midlands Art Centre's Outdoor Theatre, Birmingham from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 July 2022. 

Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 1. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 3. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 2. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

Welcome to the Our Park, Our Lives Podcast Episode 4. This project is part of a season of work celebrating 150 years since Lousia Anne Ryland gifted the land of Cannon Hill Park, to the people of Birmingham. 

Working with local women to research with other park users - locals, day trippers, daily dog walkers, skaters, and picnickers - to reflect on what Cannon Hill Park means to them and the people of Birmingham - the beneficiaries of Louisa’s gift.

Our Park Our Lives was performed by Elaine Williams, Renia Ganguly, Mohua Banerjee, Jane Thaakordin, Maggie Parsons, Carol Dixon, Mohini Howard, Robyn Tighe, Ann Glover, Carole Cummins, Tessa Lowe, Chelsea Fowels & Vimla Dodd. 

The creative team were Janice Connolly, Vicky Pritchard, Sam Frankie Fox & Kate Green 

Women & Theatre’s Cannon Hill Park projects have been commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Feeney Trust, Sir Barry Jackson Trust, The Owen Family Trust, & The Grimmitt Trust. 

Into the Water is a celebration of the role of water in women’s lives; presenting diverse stories of memory & nature, swimming & play, and birth & renewal.

Developed from research, Into The Water was originally created as a site specific community production at Moseley Road Baths in 2019. Audiences sat poolside listening to this audio through headsets while watching a community cast of local women, perform in and around the pool.

Into the Water was performed by Sally Andrews, Jo Bennett, Holly Clark, Janice Connolly, Emma Fall, Albertha Gittens, Liz Greaves, Mohini Howard, Birgit Kehrer, Janet Moir, Emma O’Brien, Ismat Ramji, Jaci Smith, Stacey Spencer, Jane Thakoordin, Lucy Trevis, Hyacinth Wright & Natalia Budzan.

Into the Water was written from research by Janice Connolly, Jo Gleave & Ashlee E L Roberts, with additional material by Ismat Ramji. It was directed by Jo Gleave, Composition & Sound Design by Sam Frankie Fox with additional instrumentation from Ricardo Santos Rocha. Mixed & mastered by Fox & Rocha. 

Into the Water was a Women & Theatre project delivered in partnership with Moseley Road Baths. It was funded by Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council, The Roughley Trust and The Grimmitt Trust. 

In 2023 Women & Theatre ran our first ever Creative Mentorship Scheme for care experienced young people. We worked with a small group to develop theatre making skills, and build connections with Birmingham’s creative community. 

Over several months, our mentees created Poems, Songs and short plays. I’m very pleased to share with you now, 3 pieces of work created by 3 of the group. They are: 

Lele with her short play, How to be Successful at Being Unsuccessful. 

Chelsea with her poem Letting Go is Never Easy.
Michael with his song Child of the System.

After each performance the young people share their experience of making the work with Janice Connolly. 

This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

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 career working in health, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Dame Julie Moore, former Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in health since 2014. 

Sue, 64, Nurse, Partner, Dog Lover

Writer: Polly Wright // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Polly Wright // 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

This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

You’re about to listen to The Bad One, which was first produced in 2004. The performance is followed by a discussion with the cast of 2023 Revival production. 

The Bad One was performed by Adaya Henry as Jackie, Janice Connolly as grandmother, Jacoba Williams as Heidi and Laurence Saunders as Laurence. It was written by Janice Connolly and directed by Jo Gleave.  Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

The original production of The Bad One was directed by Terina Talbot, and performed by Alison Carney, Gary Turner, Janice Connolly and Jill Norman.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

You’re about to listen to Touch Wood which was created by Women & Theatre to promote Breast Health awareness.

Touch Wood was performed by Alison Belbin as Sheila, and Adaya Henry Brenda, Noreen, Pauline, Hairdresser and the Wonderbra woman. It was directed by Jo Gleave. Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Touch Wood was originally researched and devised by Janice Connolly & Alison Carney and directed by Theresa Heskins. 

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

You’re about to listen to Christine goes to the Doctor which was created in the 90s.

Christine goes to the Doctor was performed by Jacoba Williams as Christine and Alison Carney as the Doctor. Directed by Jo Gleave. It was originally devised by Janice Connolly and Polly Wright. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

This is our Revival series, which celebrates our 40th anniversary, by presenting play readings of key productions from our archive. 

Putting It About which was made in 1987 by Women & Theatre in response to the HIV AIDS pandemic. Followed by a discussion with Janice Connolly and Rachel Greaves from Birmingham HIV AIDS Memorial and Positive Peers. 

Putting It About was performed by Alison Carney as Anne, Ashleigh Aston as Lizzie, Julie Baker as Margaret and Jacoba Willams as Dion. It was directed by Jo Gleave. The Women & Theatre podcast theme was by Sam Frankie Fox. 

Putting It About was originally devised by Janice Connolly, Jo Broadwood, Polly Wright, Norma Smith and Sheryl Crown. The original designer was Jane Joyce.

This is a free podcast from Women & Theatre, funded by Arts Council England. 

The Saving of Moseley Road Baths or The importance of willful individuals. 

Come celebrate the saving of Moseley Road Baths, with an accessible and entertaining podcast about our theatre production earlier this year. As the Baths begins a redevelopment programme to repair, restore and transform, Women & Theatre tells the story of how these beloved Edwardian swimming baths were saved. 

Performed by a community cast, this was a fun, imaginative and engaging celebratory piece of theatre exploring how a group of willful individuals united and rescued this civic space. 

Cast of Moseley Road Baths Podcast  
David Bolstridge, Martin Brewster, Poppy Chanda, Roxanne Green, Trevor Harrison, Joe Holyoak, Letisha Malcolm, Ruth Miller, Colin Nimmo, Tara Sullivan, Marian Williams, Lynette Julie Wood
 
Creative Team 

Written by Janice Connolly 

Directed by Adaya Henry & Emily Butler 

Support Artist: Todd Jennings 

Music created for this performance by David Bolstridge

Additional music by Aayushi Jain & Tyriq Baker

Recorded by Paul Hadsley for Birmingham Podcast Studios. 

The project was funded by Moseley Road Baths and Arts Council England. 

A new podcast adapted from our play On Ya Bike! A play we created this summer about cycling, active travel and how small changes can have a wheelie big impact. Commissioned by Travel West Midlands, as part of their wider programme Cycle for Everyone, the programme looks at the barriers people have towards cycling and encourages people to think about active travel. 

The play was developed through research with women living in North Solihull. The play was written by Adaya Henry following devising sessions with Vicky Pritchard and Jo Gleave. 

Performed by Dayna Bateman, Quennie Alexa Lim and Adaya Henry 
Directed by Jo Gleave 
Podcast recorded and edited by Birmingham Podcast Studio. 

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 career working in theatre, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Naylah Ahmed. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in theatre since 2014. 

Rita, 55, Wardrobe Mistress, Tea Maker, Goldfish

Writer: Naylah Ahmed // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Bharti Patel // 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 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 career working in business, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with Birmingham-based Business woman, Angela Maxwell. They talk about women and business and what has changed since 2014. 

Julia, 55, Businesswoman, Millionaire, Gardener 

Writer: Hannah Silva // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Lorna Laidlaw // 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 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 career working in education, is followed by W&T's Artistic Director, Janice Connolly, in conversation with playwright Katy Knight. They talk about the experiences of women that inspired the piece and what has changed in education since 2014. 

Jacqui, 64, Teacher, Performer and Negotiator 

Writer: Katy Knight // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Janice Connolly // 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 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 young women about the issues raised in the monologues, what is relevant to their experiences now, and what has changed since 2016. We recommend that you listen to all 5 monologue episodes before listening to the discussion.

Standing Tall

Writer: Charlene James // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Jalleh Alizadeh // 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.

The 3rd AD

Writer: Lorna Laidlaw // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Luanda Holness // 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 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.

The Broken Promise 

Writer: Janice Connolly // Director: Jo Gleave // Performer: Katerina Demetraki  // 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