NP50 – New Perspectives Theatre Company – 50 years of touring theatre
NP50 - New Perspectives Theatre Company - 50 years of touring theatre
Podcast Description
The company began in 1973 with a clear objective: to bring an urgent story to a new audience. Through interviews with founding members Artistic Directors, including stories from the van, reflections about audiences, actors writers and countless talented unsung heroes behind the scenes, tune in as we explore the past 50 years of this remarkable touring theatre company and what the 50 years ahead have in store for New Perspectives.
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The podcast explores the history of New Perspectives, focusing on its founding stories, artistic evolution, and the experiences of both audience members and creators. Episodes cover themes such as artistic risk-taking as discussed in broadcasts with Jack McNamara, the importance of new writing highlighted by Daniel Buckroyd, and personal narratives from playwright Amanda Whittington detailing her journey with the company.
The company began in 1973 with a clear objective: to bring an urgent story to a new audience. Through interviews with founding members Artistic Directors, including stories from the van, reflections about audiences, actors writers and countless talented unsung heroes behind the scenes, tune in as we explore the past 50 years of this remarkable touring theatre company and what the 50 years ahead have in store for New Perspectives.
Jack McNamara revisits the challenges of becoming a new Artistic Director and the possibilities it presented, working with relatively small frames to open them up as wide as possible to give audiences a big experience, regardless of the setting. About the openness and possibilities the company offered, speaking candidly about audience responses to some of his programming choices and gaining confidence in risk taking.
Featuring: Angharad Jones, Artistic Director/CEO New Perspectives and her predecessor Jack McNamara. New Perspectives Artistic Director 2012 – 2021
Music and sound by Adam P McCready
A New Perspectives podcast produced by Sally Anne Tye
Supported using public funding from Arts Council England
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