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Lights Up

By: Fifth Word Theatre
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  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Amanda Whittington

    Amanda Whittington
    May 24 2024

    In this episode, playwright Amanda Whittington, is interviewed by Anisa Archer, on 20th February 2020 here at Derby Theatre.

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    44 mins
  • Esther Richardson

    Esther Richardson
    May 17 2024

    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.
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    42 mins
  • Emteaz Hussain

    Emteaz Hussain
    May 10 2024

    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.

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    33 mins
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