16 episodes

Migreatives is a podcast from Woven Voices that showcases the experiences of first generation migrant creatives working in the UK. Hosts Nadia, Zachary and Ben talk to artists from theatre, film and television about the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the British culture scene. At a unique time of change and rebuilding, Migreatives seeks to champion the migrant and international voices of the UK’s diverse arts community.
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Migreatives is a podcast from Woven Voices that showcases the experiences of first generation migrant creatives working in the UK. Hosts Nadia, Zachary and Ben talk to artists from theatre, film and television about the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the British culture scene. At a unique time of change and rebuilding, Migreatives seeks to champion the migrant and international voices of the UK’s diverse arts community.
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    Karina Wiedman

    Karina Wiedman

    In today's episode, we speak with Karina Wiedman, a London-based actor and writer from Kazakhstan who has lived internationally. Karina spoke with us about the underground theatre scene in Belarus, the chain of responsibility in casting and how it might be more inclusive of international actors, and her debut play The Anarchist, winner of the inaugural Woven Voices Prize.
    To find out more about Karina and her work, you can follow her on Twitter @wiedman_karina and Instagram @karinawiedman.
    The Anarchist is the headline play of Jermyn Street Theatre's 2022 Footprints Festival, performing from July 6th to July 30th.
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks. The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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    • 55 min
    Jimin Suh

    Jimin Suh

    In today's episode, we speak with Jimin Suh, a London-based actor and writer originally from South Korea. Jimin studied acting and musical theater at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and dramaturgy at Goldsmiths. Jimin spoke with us about her ups and downs as a foreign actor studying in the UK, the difficulties and doubts brought on by two years of Covid, and her debut play Unburied, runner-up of the inaugural Woven Voices Prize.
    To find out more about Jimin and her work, you can follow her on Twitter @jsuh4444.
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks. The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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    • 48 min
    Monika Jastrzebska Davies

    Monika Jastrzebska Davies

    In today’s episode, we speak with Monika Jastrzebska Davies, a London-based cinematographer and editor originally from Poland. Monika spoke with us about editing her own work, her interest in dance and fluid movement, and her experiences as a woman in the UK film industry.
    To find out more about Monika and her work, you can check out her website, monika-jast.com, or follow her on Instagram @monika_davies_.
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks. The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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

    • 59 min
    Adam Kashmiry

    Adam Kashmiry

    In today’s episode, we speak with Adam Kashmiry, an Egyptian-born performer, storyteller and activist based in Glasgow. Adam spoke with us about his journey creating his award-winning show Adam and taking it to the screen, the difficult circumstances currently facing trans folk in Egypt, and how he has coped during the Covid pandemic.
    To find out more about Adam and his work, you can follow him on Twitter @Adamkashmiry.
    If you would like to support the fundraiser for Adam’s friend John, mentioned in this episode, please visit and share this GoFundMe page.
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks. The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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

    • 58 min
    Raphael Acloque

    Raphael Acloque

    In today’s episode, we speak with Raphael Acloque, a French actor of Algerian and Corsican descent, based in London. Raphael spoke with us about the influence of his dual heritage, the invaluable support he’s been grateful for at key moments in his career, and why he’ll always be a Parisian.
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks. The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Rūta Irbīte

    Rūta Irbīte

    In today’s episode, we speak with Rūta Irbīte, a Latvian theatre designer based in London. Rūta speaks with us about her childhood in early post-Soviet Latvia, why she loves to work in non-traditional spaces, and the importance of embedding sustainability into her design practice.
    To find out more about Rūta and her work, visit her website rutairbite.com
    Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zachary Fall and Ben Weaver-Hincks.
    The show’s artwork is designed by Lucy Stapylton-Smith, and its music is composed by Guy Hughes.
    For more information about Woven Voices, find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @wovenvoices, and on our website at wovenvoices.org.

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

    • 55 min

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