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Holding Up The Queue

Holding Up The Queue

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Welcome to the delightfully unconventional world of 'Holding Up the Queue' - this irregular, irreverent podcast explores esoteric ways of thinking, the magic of storytelling and some unexpected corners of creativity, taking the Harlequinade as the wellspring of some unusual and fascinating themes. These podcasts are created by Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop in Covent Garden, at the heart of London theatre land for over 80 years. To find out more about Benjamin Pollocks, please visit https://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/ Follow us on Twitter @Pollockstoyshop and join the conversation at #holdingupthequeue Host - Simon Seddon Producer/Editor - Isabelle Jarvis Arte
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  • Holding Up the Queue: Pt 2 "The Proscenium as Portal"

    Holding Up the Queue: Pt 2 "The Proscenium as Portal"
    Feb 18 2020

    Theatre designer Christopher Oram is next in the queue joining Simon and author & illustrator Brian Selznick in part 2 of episode 5

    From childhood influences to a stellar career designing for the theatre, Christopher discusses how he has come full circle. Creating imaginary worlds as a kid dreaming of Star Wars to creating the fantasy fairytale on stage for Disney's Frozen, the Musical.

    His acclaimed work on the play Peter & Alice by John Logan - a fictitious encounter based on the literary characters namesakes meeting in Bumpus Bookshop uses the device of a toy theatre proscenium to transport the audience into Neverland.

    Costumes, lighting, sets. Christopher explains how 'you cheat to tell the truth on stage' and Simon learns about whether you can reinvent the wheel when it comes to designing one of the most anticipated UK theatrical openings this decade. Frozen the Musical opens at the Drury Lane Theatre, Covent Garden in October 2020.
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    40 m
  • Holding Up the Queue: Pt 1 "How we make our own families"

    Holding Up the Queue: Pt 1 "How we make our own families"
    Nov 18 2019
    Author and illustrator Brian Selznick talks to Simon about the art of creating a page turner for children and adults alike and how children's books can be a guide and friend in navigating life as a child.Brian's black and white illustrations set the scene for the reader to dream in colour. His 2007 book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' was turned into a film about silent movie maestro Georges Méliès by Martin Scorcese. Hugo and Billy Marvel, castaway protagonists are central to two of Brian's award winning children's books. Billy in 'The Marvels' survives a shipwreck and later finds work in a London theatre. Hugo lives in the wall of a Paris station and has to unlock a mystery of a mechanical man and a penniless toy shop owner. These orphan heroes join Cinderella, Pip from Great Expectations, Lyra from His Dark Materials, Peter Pan, Alice, Max from Where the Wild Things Are and Harry Potter in the realm of great foundlings of children's literature. Survivors, brave and bold children who find themselves in a world, absent of parents. Weaving the themes of fragmentation, scraps and memories throughout their discussion Brian and Simon are joined by theatre designer Christopher Oram. HUTQ 5 is the first part of a double episode where both guests talk of their childhood influences and the importance of the childhood imagination in a creative career.
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    43 m
  • A Doll went out into the world….

    A Doll went out into the world….
    Aug 20 2019
    The Doll: The original influencer, a companion, confidante and co-conspirator, what is the role now for the doll in this age when playthings are replaced by avatars on screens? As the popularity of the doll wanes, is she lost or are we? Holding Up The Queue with Simon in this the 4th episode of the podcast from Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop is the artist, doll photographer and instagram sensation Eileen Lam. Simon and Eileen discuss the Doll and the journey of this miniature ambassador on the road to idealism.
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    40 m
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