FLY HALF

Fly Half
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The podcast companion to "Fly Half"- a new play by Gary Lagden, with original songs and soundtrack by Gareth Moulton. It tells the story of a rugby playing steel worker from South Wales. A lyrical hymn to one man's passion for his family, his town and his beloved game of rugby. Since 2017, Fly Half the play has toured theatre venues, rugby clubs and community settings across the UK, with support from Arts Council England. Directed by Geoff Bullen, produced by Jayne Williams with marketing design by Keith Turner of Mooli. "Lagden’s script is collieries deep”. 5 Stars - BritishTheatre

Episodes

  1. 06/03/2023

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 3: Dr. Robin E. Bates

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 3: Dr. Robin E. Bates. In this episode we chat with Dr. Robin E.Bates, Professor of English and Turner Distinguished Chair in the Humanities. We chart Robin’s influence on the play in it’s early life as well as her thoughts on young people engaging with theatre and literature.

    42 min

  2. 06/03/2023

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 4: James Gradwell-Spencer

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 4: James Gradwell-Spencer In this episode we chat with James Gradwell-Spencer, who is Treasurer of Glossop Rugby Club. After being dragged to see Fly Half in Shaw Playhouse he ended up hosting the play for two very special evenings in Glossop’s clubhouse. We even had pie at the end.

    19 min

  3. 06/03/2023

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 2: Dionne Doherty

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 2, Dionne Doherty. In this episode we chat with Dionne Doherty, Founder and Psychotherapist at Complete Kindness CIC.  Dionne’s care, drive and passion for her community is highlighted in this podcast.

    17 min

  4. 06/03/2023

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 5: Geoff Bullen

    Fly Half The Podcast - Episode 5: Geoff Bullen In this episode we chat with Geoff Bullen the director of Fly Half about his memories of the process creating Fly Half and what stands out for him since the play was first performed.

    45 min
  5. Fly Half The Podcast Episode 1: FLY HALF THE PLAY

    06/03/2023

    Fly Half The Podcast Episode 1: FLY HALF THE PLAY

    The full audio version of Fly Half, a new play by Gary Lagden, with original songs and soundtrack by Gareth Moulton. It tells the story of a rugby playing steel worker from South Wales. A lyrical hymn to one man's passion for his family, his town and his beloved game of rugby. “Welsh pride and passion, the mythology of rugby and the reality of working class life. Lagden’s script is collieries deep”. 5 Stars - BritishTheatre Directed by Geoff Bullen, produced by Jayne Williams with marketing design by Keith Turner of Mooli Performed by Gary Lagden and Gareth Moulton. 54mins. Podcast production and editing by Gareth Moulton. Copyright 2023 Gary Lagden & Gareth Moulton. All rights reserved.

    54 min
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The podcast companion to "Fly Half"- a new play by Gary Lagden, with original songs and soundtrack by Gareth Moulton. It tells the story of a rugby playing steel worker from South Wales. A lyrical hymn to one man's passion for his family, his town and his beloved game of rugby. Since 2017, Fly Half the play has toured theatre venues, rugby clubs and community settings across the UK, with support from Arts Council England. Directed by Geoff Bullen, produced by Jayne Williams with marketing design by Keith Turner of Mooli. "Lagden’s script is collieries deep”. 5 Stars - BritishTheatre

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  • Creator
    Fly Half
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Fly Half
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