This episode includes discussion of mental health and self harm.

In this episode of Page Parle we interview the fantastic author Linda Lappin. We discuss how Female artists disappear from the popular consciousness, working with small publishers and researching historical figures.

You can find more of Linda's work here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net 

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Happy April fools Day! Please enjoy this special episode of Scintillating Stories. 
We have collected  six hilariously terrible poems for your enjoyment. Featuring the 'talents' of William McGonagall, Julia Ann Moore and Amanda McKittrick Ross. 

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This episode includes discussion of mental health and self harm.

In this episode of Scintillating Stories Linda Lappin reads a section from her wonderful book 'Loving Modigliani.' This story is based on the real life of Jeanne Hébuterne, an artist in her own right, and how her art work resurfaced many years later. 

You can find more of Linda's work here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net

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In this episode of Theoretically theatrical we explore the theatre of the absurd, why it happened, what on earth it's on about and how it continues today. 

Esslin was played by Catriona Scott
Zhu by Audrey Wang
Derksen by Arianna Ellis
and the Presenter was Rosie Beech

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In this episode of Page Parle we were lucky enough to interview author and filmmaker Daniel Hess. We discuss expression, self publishing and acceptance. 

You can visit Daniel's website here:
https://totonyproductions.com

And you can buy his book here: 

https://www.amazon.com/Just-Blaming-Himself-Daniel-Hess/dp/B08SPFCRNM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9VCQR5Z6BRH&dchild=1&keywords=just+a+boy+blaming+himself&qid=1611609048&sprefix=just+a+boy+blaming%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we read a trilogy of poems about animal party's.
The Butterfly’s Ball, and the Grasshoppers feast by William Roscoe.
The Peacock 'At Home' by Catherine Ann Dorset
The Lion's Masquerade and the Elephant's Champetre by Ted Walker

Two of these poems can be read online:
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-butterfly-s-ball-and-the-grasshopper-s-feast/

https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/peacock-“-home”

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you'd like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook or Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

https://twitter.com/RadioYorick

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to Wonky Veg theatre, a new group that aims to help theatre makers at the beginning of their career. We discuss the lack of opportunities for new creators, organising events to spur creativity and the ways that Covid forces us to think outside the box. 

If you would like to learn more about Wonky Veg Theatre you can visit their website: 
https://www.wonkyvegtheatre.com

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In this episode of Page Parle we speak with Jimmy Johnson, a Historian and Youtuber, about the Grave robbing and body snatching. We cover why this happened, how it got out of hand and how it started to die out (pardon the pun). 

To see more of Jimmy's work you can visit his channel at: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu-drfhNohk9NVuqzgS6Elw

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we read a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Body Snatcher was inspired by real life events and the hysteria surrounding the practice.

This book can be read online: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Body_snatcher/nh08AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you'd like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook or Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio
https://twitter.com/RadioYorick

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Content Warning: 
Discussion of physical and emotional abuse.

In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we explore Live Action Role Play, or LARP and interview a group of performers about their hobby. We cover character creation, funny situations, and how the pass time can forge lasting friendships. 

If you would like to read more of Cat's work then you can find it at:
https://thebookwyrmreviews.com

If you would like to see more of Mon's work then you can find it at: 
https://www.instagram.com/thren_art/

We read Ellis's short story 'The Useless Citizens Act' on the the 6th episode of season 1. 

If you have a story you’d like us to read or a topic you’d like us to cover then contact us on Facebook or twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

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