Welcome to All The World's A Stage, the dementia-friendly podcast from Capital Theatres. Presented by journalist Willy Gilder, now living with dementia, each episode showcases a different interest of a member of the dementia-friendly community in conversation with Capital Theatres. From scripts to spotlights, tea dances to technical, join Willy as he ventures into the beating heart of theatreland while finding out what measures are being taken to ensure Capital Theatres remains open and accessible to all.
Willy speaks to novelist, philanthropist and wannabe rock star Sir Ian Rankin about his love of comics, music and why having an aging Inspector Rebus means his iconic hero remains forever interesting.
24 May 2023
Episode 5: Community Connections
Technology. In the world of theatre, it might seem like a means to an end. And yet here at Capital Theatres it kickstarted a very special community relationshi
Find out more in Episode 5 of All The World’s A Stage, as Willy joins Capital Theatres’ Head of Technical Graham and choirmaster Alan, who discuss everything from Bovril to brass bands; motorbikes to Tracey Island (to say nothing of Alan’s great great grandfather’s dead donkey!)
13 Apr 2023
Episode 4: Heritage
What happened when Pavarotti visited the Festival Theatre? Ever wonder what the secret scribblings say in the King’s Theatre orchestra pit? And what on earth is a ‘dooket’?
With a theatrical family dating back to the 18th century, Sylvia Rose talks to Capital Theatres’ Pablo Roberts about all things heritage, the ghosts that roam the Festival Theatre corridors, and why it’s important to keep memories of past performances alive.
10 Mar 2023
Episode 3: Access
Front of House manager Kim McKenna talks about her favourite shows, her iconic Mum and how we make the friendliest theatre in Edinburgh accessible for a variety of disabilities. Willy speaks to participants at Tea & Jam and Alex covers the latest creative submissions to DementiArts.
3 Feb 2023
Episode 2: Stories
Join Quickstep-loving Edith Donnelly in conversation with Willy about stories, the Forget Me Notes choir, and why actors are allowed to make mistakes too...
5 Jan 2023
Episode 1: Music
Welcome to the first episode of All The World's A Stage, the dementia-friendly podcast from Capital Theatres! In today’s episode, Willy speaks to rock and roll-loving poet, lyricist and occasional guitar maker Ian Laurence who tells us how music transformed his wife's experience of dementia.
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