Move Beyond Words Move Beyond Words Podcast

In this first episode of series two, Elizabeth and Charlotte are joined by award-winning choreographer and filmmaker Corey Baker. A born innovator, Corey’s passion for pioneering new formats has propelled his experimental dance performances far beyond traditional settings. From choreographing the first dance in Antarctica, to the Swan Lake Bath Ballet, where 27 elite ballet dancers performed in their bathrooms during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Corey’s work has garnered millions of views online and international acclaim.
In this conversation, Corey speaks about his childhood and journey into the performing arts, how his dyslexia has shaped his creativity and how his ambitious projects are set to prove not even the sky's the limit.
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios
This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte sit down with British Columnist, TV Critic andBroadcaster, Scott Bryan.
When not attempting every technical challenge on The Great British Bake-off, Scott is writing extensively about television for the likes of the Guardian and i-Newspaper, sharing thoughts on BBC News and Radio 4, or co-hosting the ‘Must Watch’ Podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.
In this conversation, Scott speaks about his learning experiences at university, how his love of television has seen him navigate the barriers he’s faced and the resilience and drive that pushed him to chase a career inundated with words.
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios

This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte take a deep dive with speaker, writer and advocate, Marcia Brisset-Bailey.
Alongside championing special education needs as a disability case officer, Marcia is the co-founder of the BDA Cultural Perspective Committee, trustee of a London based Dyslexia Association and a passionate and outspoken supporter of Dyslexia awareness from both a societal and cultural perspective. 
In this conversation, Marcia speaks candidly about the barriers and experiences of her childhood as a dyslexic British Born, Jamaican woman, the importance of finding your voice and her ambitions to reshape the social and cultural narrative surrounding Dyslexia.
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/MoveBeyondWords
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios
This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte chat with Actor Michael Parr.
Originally from St Helens, Merseyside, Michael rose to fame through his portrayal of the notorious Ross Barton on ITVs Emmerdale, and has since enjoyed success working across film and television on both sides of the Atlantic.  
In this honest conversation, Michael describes what it’s like to be a dyslexic television star, the impact dyslexia has had on his confidence and outlook on life, and the profound experience of working as a teaching assistant for a class of children with learning difficulties. 
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/MoveBeyondWords
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios
This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte sit down with photographer, activist and cultural connoisseur Misan Harriman.
Labelled as “The most talked about photographer of our time”, Misan has experienced a prolific career, photographing countless high profile celebrities including Meghan Markle, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Rihanna and more. He has also founded and developed What We Seee, a global platform providing cultural nutrition to over a billion people per year and continues to use his art and role as Chair of the Southbank Centre to empower and propel activism and social change.
In this conversation we dive into, Misan’s thoughts on a world in transition, the impact of dyslexia on his self-expression and what it means to become the first black person in 104 years to shoot the cover of British Vogue.
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/MoveBeyondWords
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios
This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte chat with Artist, Creative Director and Events Manager Lu Williams.
Propelled by a desire to platform womxn, trans and non-binary artists and zine-makers, Lu creates cross disciplinary artworks, social practice and events to foster accessibility, working-class and DIY culture and intersectional feminism.
We discuss Lu’s experiences as a queer working class artist, how their neurodivergent tendencies have influenced their work and what prompted Lu to create the ‘Grrl zine’, bringing different communities together.
To find out more about us and the Move Beyond Words project, visit movebeyondwords.co.uk
Support us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/MoveBeyondWords
Credits
Hosts: Elizabeth Rose Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds
Producer: Chris Bristow
Art & Design: Alex Colehan
Marketing: Lucy Alves
Original Score: Tom Parker
Sound Design & Production: Serendipity Studios
This podcast has been made with the generous support of Arts Council England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.