Journeys: The Podcast

by Neighbourhood Theatre, Young Vic

A Young Vic Taking Part project, led by Neighbourhood Theatre Company. A six-part podcast series celebrating local voices in Lambeth and Southwark. We’ll uncover stories about our community over the past 25 years and look ahead to the next 25 years, with even more stories to share. This series is a tribute to the legacy of our community work and its long-lasting impact. Our episodes will be published on the 25th of each month, ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • A Hymn to Creativity

    A Hymn to Creativity

    S01 E06
    14:24

    This episode is a tribute to the shows, projects and local people, who have contributed to the legacy of Taking Part across the past 25 years. Completing our Journey with a poetic dedication, a love letter to theatre, art & culture. A Hymn To Creativity Written by J Akre Performed by J Akre, Pixie Maddison, Mike Clark & Alisha Artry Produced By Alisha Artry & Vicky Olusanya. Edited By: Nicola T Chang Music By: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

  • Evolution through Change

    Evolution through Change

    S01 E05
    34:06

    This episode of Journeys explores community and how we can continue to embed it into our everyday lives. Local residents reflect on the past, present and future pivotal events that have shaped their lives and society while sharing aspirations for the future of Southwark and Lambeth. We examine the potentially transformative role of the arts in increasing awareness of important movements like Black Lives Matter, Mental Health and pursuit to continue building solidarity and stimulating social change.Created by Anne Buffardi, Romayn Rose, Gloria Erhuero, Cherlyn Miller and Jess Gonzalez. Produced by Alisha Artry & Vicky Olusanya. Edited by Nicola T Chang.Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

  • Stories From The Stalls

    Stories From The Stalls

    S01 E04
    36:02

    This episode looks at the history, present and future of Southwark’s East Street Market, one of the community hubs of the Walworth area. Members of Neighbourhood Theatre Company have curated this audio exploration of the market interviewing locals over the course of a weekend.Created by: Simon Bracken, Naomi Hopkins, Chloe Delanney, Monique Odoom, Chantel Faudone, Lorna MiriCo-Produced by: Alisha Arty and Vicky Olusanya Edited by: Nicola T. Chang Music: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

  • We Took Part

    We Took Part

    S01 E03
    47:43

    Episode three is a reflective on the past work of Taking Part. We hear from five participants (John Watts, Pixie Maddison, Thelma Purcell, Alissa Christie) and previous Taking Part Assistant, Dan de la Motte, as they look back at the variety of productions and creative projects they have been part of over the years and what the legacy of that work is for them now. Co-Produced by: Alisha Arty and Vicky Olusanya Edited by: Mengfei Liu Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

  • We All Came From Somewhere Else

    We All Came From Somewhere Else

    S01 E02
    40:38

    We are here now. Neighbourhood Theatre Company presents Journeys: the Podcast, celebrating Taking Part’s 25th anniversary. Episode 2, We All Came From Somewhere Else, is a conversation between four members of Neighbourhood Theatre (Anne Jean-Baptiste, Beatrice Colbrant, Nancy Silverstein, Marilyn Rogers) and Neighbourhood Theatre Producer, Alisha Artry. They discuss their international journeys that brought them together, now, in Young Vic’s Neighbourhood Theatre. Is this community, this theatre or this city - home? This episode contains poetry extracts written by Marilyn Rogers. Co-Produced by: Alisha Arty and Vicky Olusanya Edited by: Vicky Olusanya Music: Louis James Pearson Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich