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- Film-maker Dean Midas, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, plus what's onCounty Durham film-maker Dean Midas is about to set the cameras rolling on his latest project – with The Witham used as a kay location. He joins us to chat about The Devil's Stone.Music comes from Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra ahead of their gig on July 6 and Jane Woodward will rundown the latest what's on news at The Witham.28 min
- Andrew Nicholson, Barnard Castle Band, 90s Disco, rock 'n' roll and what's onIn the final part of our short series looking at what makes The Witham a community arts centre, we chat to Andrew Nicholson about leading Barnard Castle Band and taking to the decks for fundraising discos. Plus news of a 50s rock 'n' roll night and other what's on updates.24 min
- Playwright Christina Castling, Turrets Youth Theatre, classic rock, what's on
Christina Castling chats about her role with the Turrets Youth Theatre group and also about her new play Beyond Caring, which debuts later this year. There's news of a classic rock show and a look at what's coming up.
28 min - Community orchestra and choir, classic cars, the Boss and Carpenters Experience
The first in a short series explaining what makes The Witham a community arts centre and not simply a venue in which to perform. Guests include Annette Butters, musical director of the community orchestra and choir and Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights Committee an organiser of August's classic car meet at Barnard Castle School. What's coming up includes SuRie, Henry Normal, The NE Street Band and The Carpenters Experience
31 min - Summer festival, a chat with singer-songwriter Bee Davison and make a date with Chris DiffordThis week we're looking forward to the Summer Festival of free performances in The Witham Garden. One of those taking part will be Barney-based singer-songwriter Bee Davison, who drops by to chat about her latest project. Meanwhile, Chris Difford, of Squeeze fame, will be bringing his Not Only But Also tour to the centre.33 min
- Dr Robert – The Blow Monkeys; what's on with Jane Woodward; Eliza CarthyDr Robert joins us ahead of The Blow Monkeys' gig on Friday, June 23, talking politics and music, a busy 2023, Top of the Pops (just don't mention 'Sophistipop'). Plus, what's coming up and a cracking track from Eliza Carthy ahead of the show with her dad Martin.29 min
- Jazz singer Claire Martin, a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot and what's coming up
This week we chat to singer Claire Martin about her forthcoming visit to the region; a project very close to her heart and mentoring the next generation of young performers. Plus Starlite and Campbell share their latest release – tribute to the late great Gordon Lightfoot.
32 min - SuRie, Arielle and the week ahead
We've a Eurovision theme to this week's show as the UK's 2018 contestant SuRie joins us to reminisce, chat about her new album Building a Woman and look forward to her gig at The Witham on Tuesday, June 6, which is part of her Cover/Me UK tour. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/surie-cover-me/Plus, new music from singer guitarist Arielle, who is supporting When Rivers Meet on May 19, and a look at the coming week's events.
29 min - Singer-songwriter Ian Bailey; competition time; summer programme
Music and chat with singer-songwriter Ian Bailey, who will play an acoustic set on Saturday, May 13. Details: https://thewitham.org.uk/event/an-acoustic-evening-with-singer-songwriter-ian-m-bailey/
Plus: competition time – win tickets to our screening of Living (12a). Send your answers to [email protected].
Summer programme launch. Comedy promoter Peter Dixon and marketing officer Jane Woodward chat about what coming up in the next five months.
00.00 Intro
00.36 Ian Bailey
18.15 Cinema ticket competition
19.00 Peter Dixon - summer programme comedy highlights
24.40 Jane Woodward - summer programme
28.00 Beverley Redfearn - coming up this week
35 min - Amy Hughes – new centre director, The WithamThe Witham's new director chats to Stuart Laundy about her first impressions of the arts centre since taking up the post.11 min
About Talking Teesdale
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A new podcast covering arts, entertainment, news and anything else in Barnard Castle and the surrounding villages of south-west County Durham, in association with
href="https://www.thewitham.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Witham Community Arts Centre, Barnard Castle.