Cheers! The ORDA Podcast

The Ontario Review for Disabled Arts
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The Ontario Review for Disabled Arts, Toronto’s first Disabled Arts Review, now has an official Podcast! Join Co-Hosts Hannah Smith & Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi as they sit down for a coffee with Disabled & Neurodiverse Artists locally, nationally, and globally! Get ready to meet talented individuals who are making huge strides with the work they create, and dig deeper into who they are and what drives their art.

Episodes

  1. Episode 6 - Patricia Allison X Ruff Radio

    08/07/2025

    Episode 6 - Patricia Allison X Ruff Radio

    We're back with our first ever CROSSOVER EPISODE! It is a delight to be joined by Patricia Allison, a Queer, Disabled Choreographer, Director, Movement Director, Self-Producer, and Collective Member at Shakespeare in the Ruff. We have a brilliant conversation about Shakespeare in the Ruff's Upcoming production of "Tiff'ny of Athens" wriitten by Christine Horne & Nathaniel Hanula-James, how to make Theatre in the park as accessible as possible (during performances, and during the rehearsal process amidst air quality statements and heat waves), as well as discussing our histories with Shakespeare, and how we've both aimed to approach and re-imagine Shakespeare throughout our careers. Tickets are now on sale for Tiff'ny of Athens, and it opens in one week! The show will be running in Withrow Park between August 14th-August 31st everyday (Except Mondays), and Tickets are PWYC! And be sure to keep your eye out for new episodes of Ruff Radio as well as Cheers! The ORDA Podcast as we reawaken after our Toronto Fringe hiatus! P.S For all of the Hannah Smith fans out there, unfortunately she is not with us for this episode, but she will be back!! Shout out to Hannah!

    48 min
  2. Episode 5 - Simon Jay

    06/11/2025

    Episode 5 - Simon Jay

    Happy Pride Month, everybody! This week we have the pleasure of interviewing the person who started it all. Simon Jay is an Edinburgh based Theatre Reviewer, Comedian, Producer, Director, Playwright, and is the Creator and Editor of the Neurodiverse Review UK. We genuinely wouldn't have ORDA without him! Simon gives us crash course in Theatre Reviewing-- providing 3 important things to keep in mind when sitting down to write. They also chat about why they started the Neurodiverse Review UK, why he has such multifaceted interests, and his process of developing his new play "The Sunshine Spa" at A Play, A Pie, and A Pint Theatre Festival. Lots of takeaways from this week's chat, so sit back and enjoy! **CONTENT WARNING**: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Abuse in context of shows Simon has seen and reviewed. For further clarity or specificity please email ordareview@gmail.com. We are happy to answer any questions. Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can email us or follow us on instagram: @ordareview Happy Listening!

    55 min
  3. Episode 4 - Sanjay Lago

    05/28/2025

    Episode 4 - Sanjay Lago

    This week's discussion is one you don't want to miss (especially if you are a Doctor Who fanatic!) Sanjay Lago is a vivacious Glasgow-Based Actor, Writer, Comedian & Facilitator. He discusses the importance of being Neurodelicious, rather than Neurospicy, finding your tribe, and the idea that you are always emerging. And if you are looking for a show to support, he will be performing is award winning Solo-Show "Love Me Like A Chai Tea Latte" at the Edinburgh Fringe from July 30th - August 25th @ 4:20pm at Assembly Roxy, RoxyBoxy. **CONTENT WARNING**: Discussions of Suicide. For further specificity feel free to email us at ordareview@gmail.com Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can email us or follow us on instagram: @ordareview Happy Listening!

    47 min
  4. Episode 3 - Irah Salo

    05/21/2025

    Episode 3 - Irah Salo

    We are very excited to have our friend Irah Salo as the next guest on "Cheers! The ORDA Podcast". Irah is a Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, & Graphic and Web Designer! You name it, and Irah is a genius at it! We chat about how they, as a musician, got into the world of theatre, and their unique ability to convey narratives through vibrations. Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can... Follow us on instagram: @ordareview Or E-mail us at: ordareview@gmail.com Happy Listening!

    49 min
  5. Episode 2 - Eden Ulnik

    05/14/2025

    Episode 2 - Eden Ulnik

    This week, we sit down with Eden Ulnik, our first ever guest! Eden is a deviser, playwright, director, set designer, and all around multi-disciplinary artist. Together, we parse through leading with forgiveness, navigating the neurotypical structures we've been wired into, and much more! Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can... Follow us on instagram: @ordareview Or E-mail us at: ordareview@gmail.com Happy Listening!

    39 min
  6. Episode 1 - Hannah Smith & Shaharah Gaznabbi

    05/07/2025

    Episode 1 - Hannah Smith & Shaharah Gaznabbi

    How do we make access accessible? What are the changes we want to see in the Theatre Industry as Disabled artists? How can we de-Industrialise the Theatre Industry? Join Co-Hosts Hannah Smith and Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi as they interview each other in the first episode of "Cheers! The ORDA Podcast". Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can... Follow us on instagram: @ordareview Or E-mail us at: ordareview@gmail.com Happy Listening!

    47 min
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The Ontario Review for Disabled Arts, Toronto’s first Disabled Arts Review, now has an official Podcast! Join Co-Hosts Hannah Smith & Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi as they sit down for a coffee with Disabled & Neurodiverse Artists locally, nationally, and globally! Get ready to meet talented individuals who are making huge strides with the work they create, and dig deeper into who they are and what drives their art.

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