Kurious City

Kurious Arts

Kurious City

A weekly Society, Culture and Arts podcast

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Kurious City

Kurious Arts

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In this episode, Tara Brown from the Arthouse returns to give us an update on how the fundraising is going, how you can help, other opportunities available and also a very special performance of her new poem written performed by Big Sean of The
In this episode we chat to Sheffield based author and writer, Judith Watkins about her book 'Stones in my Bra', her past as an interpreter and the articles she currently is writing for the Sheffield Telegraph about life in lockdown. To purchase
This episode, we have a very special follow-up with Mike Scown, Pottery Manager of the Art House. We discuss how the fundraising campaign has been going for the organisation since we last spoke, what resources they have available for people to
In this episode, we speak to Steve Allen, art writer, critic and mastermind behind the wonderful art blog 'That Looks Queer'. Learn more about how Steve got into art criticism, the workshops they are currently working on and how you can get i
Today, we're talking to Jo Eckersley, Deputy Managing Director of Sheffield Flourish- a wonderful Sheffield Mental Health Charity that works to promote resources and stories to support those with lived experience of mental health. They also ru
This special episode of Kurious City was recorded pre-lockdown so dates and events were factually correct as of 12/03/2020On this episode we talk to Jess Gibson a local performing artist and workshop facilitator in Sheffield about her work in d
Today we're talking to Chantelle Parke, Participation & Mental Health Coordinator at Chilypep (Children & Young People's Empowerment Project) - a fantastic charity dedicated to promoting rights, well-being & opportunities to young people across
In the zoom-seat today we have freelance piano teacher Madge Woollard, who talks about adapting her teaching methods in the present pandemic and the unexpected positive impact of going digital. For those potential key-tinklers among you, she's
Can games keep you sane in lockdown? HELL YEAH! Today we're talking to Ruth Haigh, co-owner of The Treehouse - Sheffield's much-loved, one & only board game cafe. Ruth reveals her top quarantine gaming picks, the lowdown on their bi-monthly vir
This episode features the delightful David McLeavy, Director of Bloc Projects - a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation in Sheffield that supports a wealth of emerging artistic talent, as well as offering an innovative & inspiring publi
Today we're talking to Paul Ridgway, CEO & co-founder of The Curve, an innovative technology consultancy company based in Sheffield. They've just launched a not-for-profit community project called In It Together, which aims to connect those in
On the zoom-couch today we have Sheffield-based animator, illustrator & author Hayley Humphries (www.squareaquarium.com) who finds herself freshly, full-time freelancing having been made redundant days before C19 hit. Tune in to hear her recomm
Today's episode features award-winning comedian, promoter & official C19 survivor, Sean Morley. He talks to us from the now-familiar confines of his bedroom about the impact of the virus on his own career, the comedy industry as a whole & how h
I bet books are saving your bacon right now, well how about tuning in to hear how you can support La Biblioteka - Sheffield's much-loved independent, award-winning bookshop. We're talking to the owner Alex Maxwell (with a few helpful contributi
Meet Festival Producer and Performance Artist, Charlotte Blackburn (@charperforms), who's talking to us four days into her three month quarantine. She tells us how she's adapting the Unshut Festival (@UnShutFestival) to become a fully digital o
Today, we're talking to Tara Brown, Wellbeing Manager at The Art House in Sheffield, an amazing charity that strives to combat social isolation and loneliness through creativity and outreach. Find out how you can save this much-loved Sheffield
Today, we're talking to Tara Brown, Wellbeing Manager at The Art House in Sheffield- an amazing charity that strives to combat social isolation and loneliness through creativity and outreach. Find out how you can save this much loved Sheffield
Brett is an award-winning freelance filmmaker who's had a hugely positive impact on the Sheffield creative scene in his role as Digital Producer for the Sheffield Creative Guild. He talks to us today from the confines of his attic about the sur
In the first episode of KuriousCity on Lockdown we're talking to Creative Producer & Project Manager Linda Bloomfield, who's recently launched the amazing South Yorkshire Creatives Covid-19 Hardship Fund. This is a brilliant initiative providin
This week we're with James Stone - writer, director & stone-mason, who tells us all about his amazing new VR vs gangs project, as well as how integral his 'failed' acting career has been on his success as a director. Oh, and he spills the beans
This week Letty's chatting to contemporary writer & creative writing teacher/mentor Susan Elliot Wright, who's just published her FOURTH novel The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood - which explores maternal mental health & postpartum psychosis. They
This week's episode features Genevieve Carver - poet, spoken word artist, theatre-maker & leader of 'Genevieve Carver & The Unsung', who gives us an insight into what it's like to be one of the busiest creatives in Sheffield. We get the lowdown
This week's episode features Sian Williams & Allie Carr who are both artists, performers, socialists & seriously smart. Tune in to hear them discussing politics in art, neoliberalism, resilience & raison d'etres. Warning - this podcast will mak
In this week's episode we meet Rob Nevitt (@spectralfilms), Festival Founder/Creator and Co-Director of Celluloid Screams (@sheffhorrorfest); Sheffield's Horror Film Festival. We chat to him about his freelance videographer/editor work, how he
This weeks episode features multi-award winning author, senior lecturer, mentor & Mum Helen Mort. We cover everything from writing competitions to career-defining moments, her creative process and passion for The Peaks. Not to mention her wonde
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