allfm Loudblog: Art Beat

Artbeat Podcast 110508

allfm — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:44:00 +0100

Andrew Edwards talks to Rob Hayes the writer of The Diabolic Banquet at the Contact Theatre this week, David Nixon the Artistic Director of the Northern Ballet and his Leading Soloist Pippa Moore as they bring their acclaimed version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Palace Theatre this week, and rising Indo Jazz star the Clarinettist Arun Ghosh tells Andrew all about his new CD Northern Namaste which is launched at the Contact on Saturday 17th May.
And that is putting the art into the heart of your week on the Artbeat Podcast. You can leave a message if you want to say what you think of the show. And do get in touch with Andrew to publicise your arts activity on anglian315@hotmail.com Thanks for listening. Next live edition on ALLFM on Sunday 18th May. For more see Sunday page of the ALLFM website.

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Artbeat Podcast 270408

allfm — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:04:42 +0100

Andrew Edwards talks to celebrated War Photographer SEAMUS MURPHY at the Imperial War Museum North in Salford Quays. They discuss Seamus’ new exhibition Fathers, Brothers, Sons. This is a sequence of powerful images of war torn Kabul Afganistan and the lives of the Ba Deli family from 1994 to 2008.
And that is putting the art into the heart of your week on the Artbeat Podcast. You can leave a message if you want to say what you think of the show. And do get in touch with Andrew to publicise your arts activity on anglian315@hotmail.com Thanks for listening.

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Artbeat Podcast 200408

allfm — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:25:00 +0100

Andrew Edwards talks to Jack St George aka Jack Bradshaw about what St George’s Day means to him and he meets Pascale Moyse the Director of MOVES 08 film festival which opens in Manchester on April 22nd. Kate Bevan speaks to Noreen Kershaw about her new production of SPRING AND PORT WINE by BILL NAUGHTON at the BOLTON OCTAGON.
And that is putting the art into the heart of your week on the Artbeat Podcast. You can leave a message if you want to say what you think of the show. And do get in touch with Andrew to publicise your arts activity on anglian315@hotmail.com Thanks for listening.

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Artbeat Podcast 130408

allfm — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:12:00 +0100

Andrew Edwards features Frozen by Briony Lavery at the Library Theatre in Manchester. There are clips from the production and interviews with two more of the stars of this challenging play. John Killoran plays Ralph – a murderer- and Mia Soteriou plays Agnetha – a psychiatrist. Plus Andrew meets Nick Mason, Jon Gunnar and Lauren Drummond from Fink On Theatre. They talk about Lilya their new show which opens this week at the Contact Theatre in Manchester. And that is putting the art into the heart of your week on the Artbeat Podcast. You can leave a message if you want to say what you think of the show. And do get in touch with Andrew to publicise your arts activity on anglian315@hotmail.com Thanks for listening.

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Artbeat Podcast 060408

allfm — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:20:00 +0100

Andrew Edwards presents an extended interview with Ruth Frow the late Co founder of the Working Class Movement Library in Salford. Plus Andrew meets Roger Haines the Director of Frozen by Briony Lavery at the Library Theatre and Joanna Bacon one of the stars. And Kate Bevan reviews Spring and Port Wine by Bill Naughton at the Bolton Octagon. And that is putting the art into the heart of your week on the Artbeat Podcast. You can leave a message if you want to say what you think of the show. And do get in touch with Andrew to publicise your arts activity on anglian315@hotmail.com

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Artbeat Podcast 300308

allfm — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:39:00 +0100

This is the edited version of the show broadcast on Sunday 30th March. Andrew Edwards talks to celebrated dancer turned musical theatre star Adam Cooper. He is playing the evil Captain Ramon in Zorro at the Opera House in Manchester all this week. There is also a report from Vicki McCorkell of Full Circle Arts about Fayre Exchange a networking day for disabled artists. Next live show is Sunday 6th April when there will be the first of two special reports from the Library Theatre about their new and controversial production Frozen by Briony Lavery. Please drop Andrew an email if you want to feature on the show anglian315@hotmail.com or just leave a comment on this website if you prefer and thanks for listening.

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Artbeat Podcast 230308

allfm — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:42:00 +0000

This is the podcast of the show broadcast on 23rd March. Andrew Edwards talks to Russell Trigg from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. They bring VERVE which is their latest postgraduate show to the Lowry in Salford on Friday 28th March. There is also a review of The Orphanage a new and creepy Spanish horror movie which is on in the city. You can leave a message about the show on this site or contact Andrew directly on anglian315@hotmail.com On Sunday 30th March Andrew meets Dancer turned Musical Theatre star Adam Cooper. He brings his new show Zorro to the Palace Theatre.

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Artbeat Podcast 160308

allfm — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:39:00 +0000

This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on 16th March. We have to edit out the music for copyright reasons.
Andrew Edwards visits Earth Cafe just under the Buddhist Centre in the trendy Northern Quarter of Manchester. He talks to Head Chef Steve Tinniswood about their great veggie nosh. Plus local singer /song writer Claire Mooney tells Andrew why the recent International Women’s Day means so much to her. Please note that some of the events in the arts news may have happened by the time you listen to this podcast. And do let us know what you think and make any suggestions for future shows. You can leave a comment on this site or email anglian315@hotmail.com The next live Artbeat is 23rd March at Noon when Russell Trigg from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance tells Andrew all about VERVE which comes to the Lowry in Salford on March 28th.

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Artbeat on ALLFM Podcast 090308

allfm — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:33:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show minus the music broadcast on Sunday 9th March.
Andrew Edwards talks to local singer songwriter Kristyna Myles about how her career is progressing since she finished her tour with Chris de Burgh. Plus Actress and Impressionist Jan Ravens tells Andrew about her character in The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman. The play has just opened at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. And Jan also talks about her impressions and gives some great examples of her work. Don’t miss the next Artbeat on ALLFM on Sunday 16th March. Check the Sunday page for more details.

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Artbeat Podcast 020308

allfm — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:49:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 2nd March.
Andrew Edwards talks to local Photographer Len Grant who specialises in shots of areas of Manchester which have been regenerated such as New Islington. There is also news of VIVA Spanish film festival on at Cornerhouse from Thursday. Andrew talks to Festival Director Linda Pariser.Don’t miss the next live show on ALLFM on Sunday 09th March.

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Artbeat Podcast 240208

allfm — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:39:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 24th February.
Andrew Edwards meets Robin Graham whose new play Dreams of an African Child opens at the Zion Arts Centre on Saturday as part of Fair Trade Fortnight. Then it’s off to Imperial War Museum North in Salford Quays. Collections Manager Hilary Roberts talks Andrew through an exhibition of photographs by the legendary George Rodger. Don’t miss the next live show on ALLFM on Sunday 02nd March.

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Artbeat Podcast 170208

allfm — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:49:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 17th February presented by Andrew Edwards.
Andrew talks about Manchester University Symphony Orchestra with David Fallows Head of Music at Manchester University and Stephen Pycroft the Manager of the Orchestra. They play an all English programme on Saturday at the Martin Harris Centre. Plus Andrew meets American Digital Artist Cory Arcangel whose latest work – A couple thousand short films about Glenn Gould – is on at the Castlefield Gallery in Deansgate. Don’t miss the next live show on ALLFM on Sunday 24th Feb.

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Artbeat Podcast 100208

allfm — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:41:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 10th February presented by Andrew Edwards.
It’s a WAITING FOR GODOT special as the new production of the SAMUEL BECKETT classic opens at the LIBRARY THEATRE in MANCHESTER. Interviews include DIRECTOR CHRIS HONER and stars GEORGE COSTIGAN, DAVID FIELDER, RUSSELL DIXON and DAVID NEILSON – aka Roy Cropper from Coronation St. Don’t miss the next live show on ALLFM on Sunday 17th Feb.

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Artbeat Podcast 030208

allfm — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:15:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 3rd February presented by Andrew Edwards.
He features the FONTEYN NUREYEV COMPETITION FOR YOUNG DANCERS which held its Northern Heat at the Dancehouse in Manchester. He talks to the contestants and judges David Nixon Artistic Director of Northern Ballet and his Leading Soloist Pippa Moore. There’s also an interview with Ian Roberts Principal Lecturer at MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART about their new evening courses. With plenty of other arts news that’s putting the art into the heart of your week on Artbeat on ALLFM. Don’t miss the next live edition on Sunday 10th February which is a WAITING FOR GODOT special as the play opens at the LIBRARY THEATRE in Manchester.

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Artbeat Podcast 270108

allfm — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:23:00 +0000

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This is the podcast version of the show broadcast on Sunday 27th January presented by Andrew Edwards.
He interviews Judy Ironside the Director of the UK Jewish Film Festival as their tour reaches Manchester and Chris Johnstone the Writer of Hadley’s Experiment a new play at the Contact Theatre. There’s plenty of other arts news and that’s putting the art into the heart of your week on Artbeat on ALLFM. Don’t miss the next live edition on Sunday 03rd February when Andrew reports from the Fonteyn Nureyev Dance Competition Northern Heat at the Dancehouse Theatre.

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