Insights Podcast

Insights Podcast

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Insights Podcast episodes

  • An Interview with Crystal Galbraith

    Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's

    Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.
    Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to
    the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer
    community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate
    crimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and the
    challenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystal
    hopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and be
    inspired to speak up about their own experiences.

    About The Play:

    "Pride's A Riot" is a story set in

    1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigate
    widespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist Marsha
    P. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protest
    demanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise more
    drastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to force
    society to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.
    Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteous
    anger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.

    Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new

    Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will
    last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more
    new writing here in Scotland.

    Season 1 Dates:

    • APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
      • MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
        • JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of
          • Time
          • JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
            • AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
              • SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This
                • Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock

                Plays available in full:

                • OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
                • NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
                • DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic
                  • and Time of Our Lives
                • JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
                • FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The
                  • Precptory
                • MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only
                  • 27 min
                • Interview with Benjamin Harris (Bonus)

                  Join us as we speak to Benjamin Harris, playwright of Wolfe of Bannoch, the audio play, as we learn what encouraged him to write the play, the history based on the characters and more!

                  About the play:

                  Join Alexander Stuart, the roguish Wolfe of Badenoch, on his reckless pursuit of power in medieval Scotland. Despite being the illegitimate son of the king., Alexander is determined to regain his lost titles and lands after being exiled from the realm.

                  One day, a mysterious stranger visits Alexander's stronghold with a proposition to help him reclaim his former glory. Alexander takes this opportunity to recount his scandalous life story, starting from his early days of rebellion against the king alongside his father. Despite earning the permanent scorn of the crown prince, Alexander's father eventually claims the throne and rewards him with riches and responsibilities far beyond his station.

                  This audio performance details Alexander’s complicated relationships with his mistress Mary, the mother of his children, and his devious political dealings that won him the hand of the Countess of Ross and nearly half a kingdom. But eventually, his unquenchable ambition and lack of restraint catch up with him, and he loses everything.

                  The question remains: Will the stranger’s proposition be Alexander’s salvation or his undoing? Follow this gripping and gritty historical drama as Alexander dances with destiny to seize power in 14th-century Scotland.


                  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                  Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland.


                  Season 1 Dates:

                  • JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
                    • FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory
                      • MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - EssentialWork Only
                        • APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
                          • MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
                            • JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of Time
                              • JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
                                • AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
                                  • SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock


                                    • Plays available in full:

                                    • OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
                                    • NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
                                    • DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives
                                      • 59 min
                                    • Episode 10 (BONUS) An interview with Dan Collins - Dune! The Musical

                                      Join me for a fascinating conversation with actor and theatre lover Dan

                                      Collins. We delve into his passion for musical theatre and theatre
                                      tours, including memorable experiences at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe
                                      Festival. Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his acting career
                                      and previews exciting upcoming performances. Whether you're a fellow
                                      theatre fan or just love a lively chat about the arts, this episode
                                      offers something for everyone. Learn more about Dan's shows and get
                                      tickets here.


                                      37 min
                                    • Episode 7 (BONUS) An interivew with Sarah Hauck

                                      Sarah Hauck is the first playwright to be featured in our new podcast 'Stories from the Grey Hill' a 12-month podcast featuring new writing from Playwrights. Star Crossed tells the story of two students and the school performance of Romeo and Juliet. Find out more by going to our website Thegreyhill.com/stories your support enables us to create more of this work for season 2. Next week, we feature episode 1 of Phill Baarda's Bone Cave Man.

                                      29 min
                                    • Episode 4 - Full interview with Kae Sakurai (BONUS)

                                      In Episode 3 of Insights the podcast, I featured Kae Sakurai, a step dancer, teacher, and bookkeeper, based in Glasgow for 18 years but originally from Japan. I talked to Kae about her latest project called ⁠Bloom⁠ and her latest crowdfunding for the project!


                                      27 min
                                    • Introduction to season 3

                                      Welcome back to Insights: The Podcast. In this episode, we'll provide an introduction to the show and share the latest updates on what we've been up to. Additionally, we'll give you information on how you can participate in season 3 of Insights: The Podcast.

                                      3 min
                                    • Where did all the flowers come from CAST INTERVIEW

                                      With the launch of Gordon Macleod's Where did all the flowers come from, listen to this exclusive cast interview with:

                                      Hazel Beattie, Kevin Findlay, Kirsty McDuff, Natalie Moore Williams and Scarlett Maltman.

                                       About the Audio Theatre Production:

                                      Based on the island of Arran. Sister Rhona, Vicky and Mary meet to mark the occasion of their mother's burial, a year to the day following her funeral.  Puzzled by the many flowers left on their mother's grave, they start to probe the reasons for this and who is responsible. Hatching a plan to catch the donor, the answer leads to some unexpected revelations that their mother did want to share with her daughters.

                                      Available as a Kindle Book,  Paperback and Audiobook from £3.23 available Via Amazon https://amzn.to/3zZpghL and via Apple Books: https://apple.co/3TlmHgW

                                      For more info check out our website:

                                      https://www.thegreyhill.com/wheredidalltheflorwerscomefrom

                                      Audio Description is available via Youtube:  https://youtu.be/W4pAoQi9lw4

                                      26 min
                                    • Insights with Grant F Kidd

                                      This is one you don’t need to drag yourself off the couch for - listen in as Grant F Kidd tells Barry about his upcoming show at the fabulous Britannia Panopticon.

                                      @DragSteamie ( Insta - Fb - Twitter )Tickets for Gala on 20th Sept:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/348120577017

                                      Tickets for all other performances:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/345569907897

                                      Britannia Panopticon website :www.britanniapanopticon.org

                                      48 min

                                    About Insights Podcast

                                    From the publisher's feed

                                    Insights, presented by The Grey Hill and hosted by founder Barry Robertson, opens a window into the creative industries. Featuring conversations with writers, musicians, theatre artists, and cultural leaders, the series uncovers the ideas, processes, and collaborations that drive contemporary storytelling.