Insights Podcast

Content Warning - Explicit Language: The following video contains language which may be offensive to some viewers and or / inappropriate for children.  Becky has not long been living in her flat and has not had much time to get to know her neighbours. One night she is out the back waiting for her new dog to do its business when she runs into her neighbour Sam.  Their conversation takes a Beckettian turn when talking shite turns serious: the near-strangers get into some heavy topics, in amongst plenty of bad toilet puns to keep things light.   Issey said ‘This competition has given me an opportunity to test the waters as I hadn't given much thought to writing plays before - I'd been focusing on poetry. I have realised that besides this opportunity to showcase my work, I have been given a platform to vocalise important issues to me. Throughout the process, I have discovered that there is something totally different from writing a short story or a poem to the process of writing a script and handing it over to the actors for them to animate. The characters that you sketch out are made complete by the voice actors. I really enjoyed the collaborative aspect: letting someone else voice my words. I hope people can find something they identify with within this play - in whatever sense - and enjoy the company of two new voices nattering at you down the earbuds!  Performed by Lucy Hogarth and Kelvin Taylor

If you enjoyed this production, click the link to vote for it as your favourite: https://www.thegreyhill.com/scriptcomp

Production starts at appox 4min 22 secs

Set in Buffalo 1885. What does a dislocated elbow, a fainting assistant,  and a trusty camera have in common? The answer is Henrietta Pemberton, a  determined woman in a male preserve.  Emily Said, ‘The competition has been a really great opportunity for new writers, such as myself, as it has allowed us to showcase our work to industry professionals and a  wider public audience. Personally, this is the first writing competition  I have entered, and the process and feedback on my writing has provided an amazing experience. It has really helped to boost my confidence in sharing my writing and trusting in it. I never thought I would reach the final, but I’m so happy (and stunned!) that I did, and I look forward to the outcome of the competition and what comes next!  I hope the public enjoy my writing as they learn about an unusual and  extraordinary practice by photographers in the past. The humour in the  piece is meant to show the practice in a light-spirited way, to help  deal with what is a sad situation.”  Performed by Jill Connor  If you enjoyed this production, click the link to vote for it as your  favourite: https://www.thegreyhill.com/scriptcomp

Production starts at appox 8min 32 secs

‘We are the only Love Gods’.  Is a story that follows two young people as they navigate the confines of romantic love insecurity and miscommunication.  Slowly it becomes clear that love is a much more complicated entity than either of them imagined. Gracie said ‘I hope that this competition serves as proof that the global pandemic has not put a stop to creativity from our young people. Writers and actors alike  have worked hard in very unnatural conditions to bring this work to the  wider public and I hope that it makes them laugh, or cry, or feel  slightly less alone.'  Performed by Lauren Allcock and Kelvin Taylor  If you enjoyed this production, click the link to vote for it as your favourite: https://www.thegreyhill.com/scriptcomp

Production starts around 06min 30 sec

Hello and welcome to another insights podcast with me Barry Robertson.

Over the last year, the grey hill has been working in partnership with the university of highlands and islands on a scriptwriting competition and I am excited to let you hear our finalists from the university.

Our next 5 podcasts will feature new Scottish writing from 5 playwrights; Gracie Shearer, Emily Newbold, Issey Thompson, Jane Bury And Sarah Hauck with performances from Talisha Leonce, Lucy Hogarth, Lauren Allcock, Lucy Black, Jill Connor and Kelvin Taylor.

In addition to the podcasts, you can watch the actor readings via our website thegreyhill.com/scriptcomp.

Each podcast includes an interview at the beginning and followed by the reading.

Now onto the exciting stuff.

The Winner of the competition will be published by the grey hill, and listeners The grey hill will publish the Winner of the competitionget a free vote to tell us who you wish to win the competition.

The competition goes live on the 3rd of May with votes closing on the 17th of May and the winner announced on the 24th of May.

In this episode, I talk to the Sarah Rose Graber, Brent Whitted and playwright Mike Tibbetts who are the creative team behind The Grey Hill's production of Mrs G.

So far Mrs G has been the organisations biggest seller with audience reviews of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great story in 30 mins - you won't know who's side you are on and will continue to debate internally for hours'

Mrs G tells the story of the man and Mrs G and over the course of the play, Mrs G sets about clearing up the mans flat and does her best in cleaning up his life too.  Mrs G is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

If you are a Spotify user check out our exclusive interview with Mike Tibbetts and hear some of his favourite songs!

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We continue our interview with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons 'Subcontract' and talk to Bob Davidson on his own insights into writing the play.

Look out for Bob Davidsons 'Insights' and listen to Bob's favourite songs via our exclusive episode via Spotify

Subcontract is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

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Today is an exciting day as I begin to sit down and talk to some of the actors and creatives since beginning The Grey Hill in what was the first production that I cast, edited and directed.  Catching up with John and Lucy who voice Dougie and Jessie for Bob Davidsons 'Subcontract' was great to relive our time together, reflect and enjoy the finished work.

This episode which is part one of two, talking to John and Lucy about the audio theatre production, the characters, the grey hill and many many more.

Subcontract is available to listen to as an audiobook. it's also available in paperback and ebook format and live performance rights are available via The Grey Hill website. - Enjoy the episode!

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Today's episode is our last in the trial 14 episodes.  Today I reflect back on the past 14 news what I think we face in the industry and how we as consumers have changed, will we want to go back to theatre?  How was this 14-day trial podcast?  Did you enjoy it?  If so let me know @bazrobertzon on twitter all comments welcome

Our second last Theatre News bonus content in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

1. Popcorn theatre prize winner

2. Sam Mendes

3. Theatr Clwyd

I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter!

Trialling for the next 14 days a new podcast of theatre news in both video and podcast format.

In today's update, I talk about all things theatre news:

1. What's on in outside Theatre in the UK

2. Lion King returns 2021

3. National Theatre returns 

I would love to hear your thoughts via twitter!