Insights Podcast Barry Robertson

Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's
Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.
Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to
the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer
community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate
crimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and the
challenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystal
hopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and be
inspired to speak up about their own experiences.

About The Play:

"Pride's A Riot" is a story set in
1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigate
widespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist Marsha
P. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protest
demanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise more
drastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to force
society to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.
Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteous
anger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.

Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new
Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will
last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more
new writing here in Scotland.

Season 1 Dates:


APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot


MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors


JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of
Time


JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl


AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow


SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This
Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock

Plays available in full:


OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic
and Time of Our Lives
JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The
Precptory
MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only


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Check out the full interview with Alyssa Osieki the playwright of 'Essentail Work Only' From Stories from the Grey Hill podcast


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Join us as we speak to Benjamin Harris, playwright of Wolfe of Bannoch, the audio play, as we learn what encouraged him to write the play, the history based on the characters and more!

About the play:

Join Alexander Stuart, the roguish Wolfe of Badenoch, on his reckless pursuit of power in medieval Scotland. Despite being the illegitimate son of the king., Alexander is determined to regain his lost titles and lands after being exiled from the realm.

One day, a mysterious stranger visits Alexander's stronghold with a proposition to help him reclaim his former glory. Alexander takes this opportunity to recount his scandalous life story, starting from his early days of rebellion against the king alongside his father. Despite earning the permanent scorn of the crown prince, Alexander's father eventually claims the throne and rewards him with riches and responsibilities far beyond his station.

This audio performance details Alexander’s complicated relationships with his mistress Mary, the mother of his children, and his devious political dealings that won him the hand of the Countess of Ross and nearly half a kingdom. But eventually, his unquenchable ambition and lack of restraint catch up with him, and he loses everything.

The question remains: Will the stranger’s proposition be Alexander’s salvation or his undoing? Follow this gripping and gritty historical drama as Alexander dances with destiny to seize power in 14th-century Scotland.



⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland.



Season 1 Dates:


JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch


FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory


MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - EssentialWork Only


APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot


MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors


JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of Time


JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl


AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow


SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock



Plays available in full:


OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives


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Join me for a fascinating conversation with actor and theatre lover Dan
Collins. We delve into his passion for musical theatre and theatre
tours, including memorable experiences at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe
Festival. Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his acting career
and previews exciting upcoming performances. Whether you're a fellow
theatre fan or just love a lively chat about the arts, this episode
offers something for everyone. Learn more about Dan's shows and get
tickets here.




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Sarah Hauck is the first playwright to be featured in our new podcast 'Stories from the Grey Hill' a 12-month podcast featuring new writing from Playwrights. Star Crossed tells the story of two students and the school performance of Romeo and Juliet. Find out more by going to our website Thegreyhill.com/stories your support enables us to create more of this work for season 2. Next week, we feature episode 1 of Phill Baarda's Bone Cave Man.


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In Episode 3 of Insights the podcast, I featured Kae Sakurai, a step dancer, teacher, and bookkeeper, based in Glasgow for 18 years but originally from Japan. I talked to Kae about her latest project called ⁠Bloom⁠ and her latest crowdfunding for the project!






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