Lights Up is a living history project that aims to shine a light on inspirational women who have led the way in the theatre industry in the East Midlands and inspire the next generation of young women growing up in the region. This series of podcasts features 9 episodes interviewing pioneering women in theatre. You can subscribe to listen to all episodes or watch the filmed interviews on our website.
Lights Up is a project conceived and delivered by Fifth Word in partnership with Derby Libraries, in association with Derby Theatre and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
In this episode, playwright Amanda Whittington, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on 20th February 2020 here at Derby Theatre.
17 May 2024
Esther Richardson
In this episode, Esther Richardson, Artistic Director of Pilot Theatre, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on 6th March 2020 at Derby Theatre. Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring theatre company. Esther is also a renowned dramaturg, having worked earlier in her career as Assistant Dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on numerous award-winning plays.
10 May 2024
Emteaz Hussain
In this episode, Emteaz Hussain, playwright and performance poet, is interviewed by Jas Nolan Green, on the 21st February 2020 at Derby Theatre. Emteaz’s debut play, Sweet Cider, was produced in 2008 by Tamasha Theatre Company to wide critical acclaim. As a performance poet, she has also performed nationally and internationally, and has been listed on the BBC New Talent Hotlist.
23 Apr 2024
Sarah Brigham
In this episode, Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 6th March 2020 here at Derby Theatre, which is a learning theatre in partnership with the University of Derby, producing theatre in the heart of the city with a focus on artistic excellence and supporting the next generation of Theatre Artists.
10 Apr 2024
Sonali Bhattacharyya
29 Mar 2024
Ava Hunt
In this episode, Ava Hunt - actor, director, theatre maker and teacher - is interviewed by Bethan Soar, age 17, on the 20th February 2020 at Derby Theatre.
22 Mar 2024
Alex Stafford Marshall
Alex Stafford Marshall, freelance Lighting Designer, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on the 5th March 2020 at Derby Theatre.
15 Mar 2024
Indhu Rubasingham
An interview with Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Kiln and - now - the incoming artistic director of the National Theatre, is interviewed Jas Nolan Green, on 11th March 2020 at Kiln Theatre.
8 Mar 2024
Jenny Sealey
5 Mar 2024
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