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Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Birmingham’s Flatpack Festival returns this May Day Bank Holiday for its thirteenth edition. Flatpack 2019 boasts a wonderfully eclectic line-up over the 6-day festival with 100 events taking place at 14 different venues across Birmingham. With everything from car park theatre and cat-shaped bento to Moomins and post-punk legends, this year’s Flatpack will treat audiences to a week of inspiring screenings, exhibitions, live performances, installations and some very special guests.
Full details of the Flatpack Festival programme and ticket information can be found at www.flatpackfestival.org.uk
In this Podcast Switch Radio's James Sandy talks to Flatpack Festival Director, Ian Francis about the programme of special events, drop-in activities, live cinema, international features, optical sound and documentaries.
This podcast is taken from the Switch Radio programme 'The New Curiosities Box: Show 28' (Broadcast 30th April 2019) and was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
'The New Curiosities Box' is a monthly arts & culture show broadcast on Birmingham's Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online. Check out our schedule at: www.switchradio.co.uk
All rights are reserved and copyrights observed.
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
In this show we talk to Derek Bishton about 'Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On' an exhibition presenting original photos taken from a studio on Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham in 1979.
We also catch up with Aziz Zerai, Programme Manager of the freshly formed Salaam Pakistan Film Festival 2019 as it runs at MAC Birmingham taking in some of the classics and new work from British Pakistani film makers.
Due to copyright restrictions some of the music used in the radio show does not feature in the podcast version. Check out the spotify playlist on the blog to hear the tracks.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
This show was first broadcast on 26th March 2019 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019.
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
In this podcast James Sandy talks to Derek Bishton about 'Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On' an exhibition presenting original photos taken from a studio on Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham in 1979.
Passers by were invited to take their own photograph, passing them the shutter release so they could control the decisive moment of how to present themselves and when they were ready for the picture to be taken.
More than 500 people stopped by to take part in this ground-breaking ‘Selfie’ project - some alone, some with friends or family, some striking formal poses, others being more playful.
Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon : Handsworth Self Portrait: 40 Years On runs at the Arena Gallery, MAC Birmigham from Saturday 23rd March until Sunday 2nd June 2019. Admission is Free.
There is an Opening Event of the exhibition on Saturday 30th March 2019 and A Talk with Derek Bishton on Sunday 2nd June 2019. For more details visit:
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/exhibition/handsworth-self-portrait-40-years-on
Instagram: handsworthselfportrait
This podcast was written and presented by James Sandy and is A King of the Buttons Production 2019. The interview forms part of the March edition of 'The New Curiosities Box' on Switch Radio (scheduled to broadcast Tuesday 26th March @7pm) 107.5 FM, DAB & Online.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Image: Stephen aka ‘Steppers’ from Handsworth Self Portrait (1979) © Bishton, Homer & Reardon appears with kind permission and is copyright of the artists. All rights reserved.
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
In this show we take on a refreshing new production of Joe Penhall's modern classic 'Blue/Orange' by way of a conversation with director Daniel Bailey and cast member Ivan Oyik as they bring its themes of instituional racism, power play and mental health to Birmingham's Rep.
We speak to Birmingham-born experimental actress and spoken word poet Kate Joyner about performance piece 'The Blood Tales' and its part in re-wiring narratives of women’s moon blood prior to it's London & UK premiere on International Women's Day Friday 8 March 2019.
And we consider a celebration of contemporary plays by African women through a new collection of work from leading female playwrights with Dr Yvette Hutchison from the University of Warwick as our guide.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019 for Switch Radio.
With thanks to:
Daniel Bailey & Ivan Oyik and the team at The Birmingham Rep
MAC Birmingham
M Seven Public Relations
Kate Joyner at Silver Moon Theatre Co.
Yvette Hutchison
The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
University of Warwick
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
This programme was first broadcast on 26th February 2019 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
https://www.switchradio.co.uk/jamessandy
Due to copyright restrictions some of the music used in the radio show does not feature in the podcast version. Check out the spotify playlist on the blog to hear the tracks.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
The Blood Tales transports audiences into the mystical landscape of a woman’s blood through the lens of its narrator, a witty, funny and sensual witch who is not afraid to ‘tell it how it is’. The show seeks to dispel the outdated views across the globe of shame, taboo and disgust towards women and their menstrual cycle.
The Blood Tales is presented by Silver Moon Theatre Co. and receives it's London & UK premiere on International Women's Day Friday 8 March 2019.
In this podcast, James Sandy speaks to Birmingham-born experimental actress and spoken word poet Kate Joyner about how The Blood Tales re-wires the shamed based narrative of women’s moon blood into a tale of beauty and empowerment that is both deeply provocative and political in its delivery.
This interview was first broadcast on 26th February 2019 as part of 'The New Curiosities Box' on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019 for Switch Radio.
https://www.switchradio.co.uk/jamessandy
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Image appears with kind permission.
With thanks to Mandy Rose at M Seven Public Relations.
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
In this programme we catch up with longtime friend of the show Birmingham singer songwriter Dan Whitehouse, consider the dream like art of Matthew Krishanu through his exhibition 'The Sun Never Sets' and talk to folk legend Martyn Joseph as he fires out thoughtful tunes once again through his new album 'Here come the young'.
"State of the English" and "Frozen" taken from "Diversions Vol.1" by Dan Whitehouse are copyright Dan Whitehouse 2018 and released in association with Reveal Records and appear with kind permision. All rights are reserved.
"Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Set" runs at First Floor Gallery, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) Birmingham until Sunday 10th March 2019.
For more information on the artist visit: http://www.matthewkrishanu.com/
"Here come the young" and "Loves majority" from the new album "Here come the young" by Martyn Joseph are copyright 2019 Pipe Records and appear with kind permision. All rights are reserved.
'The New Curiosities Box' was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019.
This programme was first broadcast on 30th January 2019 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
All rights are reserved and any artwork/photography reproduced with kind permission.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
In this podcast we consider the art of Matthew Krishanu through his new exhibition 'The Sun Never Sets', which takes inspiration from his childhood spent in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka to produce dream-like, reflective paintings.
Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Sets runs at First Floor Gallery, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) Birmingham until Sunday 10th March 2019. Admission is Free.
For more venue information contact Box Office & Enquiries on 0121 446 3232 or visit: www.macbirmingham.co.uk/exhibition/the-sun-never-sets
For more information on the artist visit: http://www.matthewkrishanu.com/
'Matthew Krishanu: The Sun Never Sets- A podcast' was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2019.This podcast was compiled from a section of 'The New Curiosities Box' programme which was first broadcast on 30th January 2019 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
All rights are reserved and artwork/photograph reproduced with kind permission.
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
In this Boxing Day slice of arts & culture we catch up with cast members from Sleeping Beauty at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry, consider some unfinished monkey business ten years on with Aziz Ibrihim & Inder Goldfinger and get a festive dream come true with Birmingham comedian Andy White.
With thanks to:
The Belgrade Theatre- Coventry, Viki Field & Declan Wilson, MAC Birmingham, 448 Creative, Aziz Ibrihim & Inder Goldfinger and Andy White.
Due to copyright restrictions some of the music used in the radio show does not feature in the podcast version. Check out the spotify playlist on the blog to hear the tracks.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
This show was first broadcast on Wednesday 26th December 2018 (oh yes it was!) on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2018.
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
In this special documentary I speak to some of the creative forces, staff, actors and partners behind 'Finding Joy' an award winning production by Vamos Theatre.
Finding Joy explores dementia through full mask theatre, taking a fearless, funny and wordless approach to very human situations.
Finding Joy was first performed in 2013 and has been seen by more than 23,000 people at over 200 performnaces. It will continue its tour across the world in 2019.
'Finding Joy' is made by Vamos Theatre in associaiton with The Hereford Courtyard and JABADAO. It is funded by Arts Council England and Worcestershire County Council and supported by Gary Wiltshire. Finding Joy's 2018 tour is part of the British Council's UK/Germany programme.
For more information on Vamos Theatre go to: www.vamostheatre.co.uk
Original music was composed for Vamos Theatre by Janie Armour and appears with kind permission. All rights are reserved 2018.
My thanks to:
Rachel Savage
James Greaves & Sarah Nelson
The players and team at Vamos Theatre
Artrix Bromsgrove
Josefa MacKinnon & Michael Chakraverty
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford
Mandy Rose at M7 PR
'Finding Joy: A documentary' was written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2018 for 107.5 Switch Radio.
This programme was first broadcast on Wednesday 12th December 2018.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
For this November instalment we talk to Birmingham Comedy Festival 2018's Breaking Talent Award winner Laura Monmoth. There's a wonderous musical interlude from earthy purveyors of the post-punk narrative The Courtesy Group and a reflective, thoughtful exploration of dementia through mask theatre with the Vamos production of 'Finding Joy'.
With thanks to:
Vamos Theatre, Artrix Bromsgrove, Laura Monmoth, MAC Birmingham,The Courtesy Group, The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Stratford, 448 Creative and M7 PR.
"The Heart Hogger"(excerpt), "Back Out The Fuss" and "In the Rock On The Rock" by The Courtsey Group are copyright controlled by C&P Ma Doocey 2018 MaDia and are taken from the album "2nd City Liquor".Tracks appear with kind permission and all rights are reserved.
'Finding Joy' is made by Vamos Theatre in associaiton with The Hereford Courtyard and JABADAO. It is funded by Arts Council England and Worcestershire County Council and supported by Gary Wiltshire. Orginal music was composed for Vamos Theatre by Janie Armour and appears with kind permission. All rights are reserved 2018.
Title music: 'Café connection'(excerpt) by morgantj (c) copyright 2009 and licensed under creative commons.
Due to copyright restrictions some of the music used in the radio show does not feature in the podcast version. Check out the spotify playlist on the blog to hear the tracks.
This show was first broadcast on Wednesday 28th November 2018 on Switch Radio 107.5FM, DAB & Online.
The New Curiosities Box is written and presented by James Sandy and is a King of the Buttons Production 2018.