8 episodes

A Young Vic Taking Part project, led by Neighbourhood Theatre Company.
A six-part podcast series celebrating local voices in Lambeth and Southwark. We’ll uncover stories about our community over the past 25 years and look ahead to the next 25 years, with even more stories to share.
This series is a tribute to the legacy of our community work and its long-lasting impact. Our episodes will be published on the 25th of each month, starting in July which will take us right through to the end of the year.
Part of Taking Part 25, a season of work celebrating 25 years of the Young Vic’s creative engagement department.

Journeys: The Podcast Neighbourhood Theatre, Young Vic

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A Young Vic Taking Part project, led by Neighbourhood Theatre Company.
A six-part podcast series celebrating local voices in Lambeth and Southwark. We’ll uncover stories about our community over the past 25 years and look ahead to the next 25 years, with even more stories to share.
This series is a tribute to the legacy of our community work and its long-lasting impact. Our episodes will be published on the 25th of each month, starting in July which will take us right through to the end of the year.
Part of Taking Part 25, a season of work celebrating 25 years of the Young Vic’s creative engagement department.

    What’s in Your Head?

    What’s in Your Head?

    Do you remember when…? This episode of Journeys takes a trip down memory lane to inspire and stimulate other people’s curiosity, to question our surroundings and to see things in a new light. In a world where our memories are filtered through social media, two members of Neighbourhood Theatre Company reflect on their own experiences to ask questions about community, injustice, culture and change.
    Written & Performed by: Carol Morgan and Jill Power
    Produced by: Alisha Artry & Vicky Olusanya.
    Edited by: Edited by Nicola T Chang

    • 17 min
    A Hymn to Creativity

    A Hymn to Creativity

    This episode is a tribute to the shows, projects and local people, who have contributed to the legacy of Taking Part across the past 25 years. Completing our Journey with a poetic dedication, a love letter to theatre, art & culture.
    A Hymn To Creativity Written by J Akre
    Performed by J Akre, Pixie Maddison, Mike Clark & Alisha Artry
    Produced By Alisha Artry & Vicky Olusanya.
    Edited By: Nicola T Chang
    Music By: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

    • 14 min
    Evolution through Change

    Evolution through Change

    This episode of Journeys explores community and how we can continue to embed it into our everyday lives. Local residents reflect on the past, present and future pivotal events that have shaped their lives and society while sharing aspirations for the future of Southwark and Lambeth. We examine the potentially transformative role of the arts in increasing awareness of important movements like Black Lives Matter, Mental Health and pursuit to continue building solidarity and stimulating social change.Created by Anne Buffardi, Romayn Rose, Gloria Erhuero, Cherlyn Miller and Jess Gonzalez. Produced by Alisha Artry & Vicky Olusanya. Edited by Nicola T Chang.Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

    • 34 min
    Southside - a song by Paula Wichall

    Southside - a song by Paula Wichall

    A new song written, composed and performed by Paula Wichall, inspired by the themes of Journeys: the podcast.
    ‘Southside’ gives tribute to the artists and entertainers who were born or lived in the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark (the Young Vic part of London), from Charlie Chaplin to the much-loved 80’s rapper Smiley Culture.
    Paula will perform ‘Southside’ live at the Young Vic Neighbourhood Theatre’s end of year celebration.

    • 3 min
    Stories From The Stalls

    Stories From The Stalls

    This episode looks at the history, present and future of Southwark’s East Street Market, one of the community hubs of the Walworth area. Members of Neighbourhood Theatre Company have curated this audio exploration of the market interviewing locals over the course of a weekend.Created by: Simon Bracken, Naomi Hopkins, Chloe Delanney, Monique Odoom, Chantel Faudone, Lorna MiriCo-Produced by: Alisha Arty and Vicky Olusanya Edited by: Nicola T. Chang Music: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

    • 36 min
    We Took Part

    We Took Part

    Episode three is a reflective on the past work of Taking Part. We hear from five participants (John Watts, Pixie Maddison, Thelma Purcell, Alissa Christie) and previous Taking Part Assistant, Dan de la Motte, as they look back at the variety of productions and creative projects they have been part of over the years and what the legacy of that work is for them now.
    Co-Produced by: Alisha Arty and Vicky Olusanya
    Edited by: Mengfei Liu
    Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Artist: Mit-Rich

    • 47 min

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