Ordinary people, extraordinary times in the face of COVID-19 as told to South Fremantle resident, singer Penny Shaw; recorded just before the June 2021 lockdown. ‘Pen-demic’ is a Neighbour to Neighbour initiative and supported by the City of Fremantle. Original music written and performed by Finn Pearson.
Ordinary people, extraordinary times in the face of COVID-19 as told to South Fremantle resident, singer Penny Shaw, and recorded just before the June 2021 lockdown. ‘Pen-demic’ is a Neighbour to Neighbour initiative and supported by the City of Fremantle.
30 Jun 2021
7. The Ancient Mariner
94 year old Arthur has seen a lot in his lifetime; this is his first pandemic but he recalls family stories from the last one.
30 Jun 2021
6. The Retiree
Fran, the only 6th generation Aussie of the group finds herself alone in WA. With her children and grandchildren interstate and overseas, friends become the new family.
30 Jun 2021
5. The Empty Nesters
Just when you thought you had the place to yourselves the pandemic sends an adult child back to live with you again.
30 Jun 2021
4. The Workers
Whilst many of their neighbours stayed home and took long walks on the beach, others went into overdrive.
30 Jun 2021
3. The Artist and the Teacher
Whilst local artist Olivia relished the simplicity of lockdown, maths teacher Jamie felt on the frontline.
30 Jun 2021
2. The Family
We hear from four members of the same family; parents, their 18 year old daughter and 13 year old son all recall their varying COVID experiences.
30 Jun 2021
1. The Musician
With all upcoming gigs cancelled, local musician (and son of the interviewer) Finn; trapped with his large family and unable even to see his girlfriend, turns to reading books and writing songs.
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