I work on all kinds of great projects, some of which I’m invited to join and some which I have developed myself with colleagues. However, because all the preliminary work goes on behind the scenes you won’t always get to hear about this process. So, armed with my trusty iPhone, I’ve taken to capturing conversations with friends and colleagues about all sorts of interesting projects, to share with you, the interested listener.

In this episode I talk to contralto Lucy Stevens about her current one-woman show Grasp The Nettle, narrating the life and work of early 20th century composer and womens rights pioneer Ethel Smyth. We also took a moment to compare notes on what’s involved in putting together a small show and trying to take it on tour.