8 episodes
Stories from the Sticks Scratchworks Theatre
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- Society & Culture
Stories from the Sticks is a brand new podcast featuring stories from rural communities brought to you by Scratchworks Theatre.
While touring our shows to remote villages around the UK, we have met extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. This podcast brings together the city-dwelling Scratchworks members (Sian, Alice & Laura) with special guests from isolated communities who invite you into their village and share stories of love, history, local myths and community spirit, especially during this time of lock-down.
The pilot was commissioned by the Northcott Theatre’s The Time Is Now Project & the series is supported by Arts Council England.
The series was created and written by Laura Doble, Alice Higginson-Clarke and Siân Keen of Scratchworks Theatre. Music for the series was created by Jack Dean. The series was edited by Andrew Armfield.
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GUEST EPISODE: Fogland Lighthouse with Jack Dean
Our friend and collaborator Jack Dean introduces his new podcast Fogland Lighthouse. This is Episode 2 of Fogland Lighthouse: The Smallest Hill in Surrey.
Check out the Library Presents Programme here. Presented by Jack Dean & Company, a disabled-led, artist-run non-profit telling stories about how things could be.
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Episode 6 - Anne Marie
In our final episode of the series, we meet artist & folklorist Anne Marie from Rorrington in Shropshire. She takes us on an audible ramble through the vast Shropshire landscape, sharing stories of Medgel the Witch, local sin eaters & discusses why folklore is such an intrinsic part of how humans process difficult times. Also listen to us attempt to play ‘the tea towel game’ AND catch a glimpse of our new upcoming audio project for young adventurers.
'Malevolent Milker' by Mary Keith
'Eat Your Sins' is a collaboration between Jack Dean & Scratchworks
The music is by Jack Dean and the podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield. Stories from the Sticks is supported by Arts Council England.
A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts6ts
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Episode 5 - Beatrice the Car
In this episode, all the gang get together to interview a very special guest. Beatrice shares stories of a long life on the road - the ups, the downs and the many three-point turns.
Beatrice the Car is played by Charlotte Warner. Find out more at www.charlottewarner.com
This episode is inspired by Everything is Alive by Ian Chillag. Find out more at www.everythingisalive.com
The music is by Jack Dean and the podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield. Stories from the Sticks is supported by Arts Council England.
A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts5ts
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Episode 4 - Pat
In this episode, we chat to Pat from North Thoresby in Lincolnshire. Pat tells extraordinary tales of her long and eventful career as a Community Midwife, and her ever changing relationship with her local community. We hear stories about thieving millionaires, local murders and her unique relationship with Kevin Clifton from Strictly Come Dancing.
The podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield and the music composed by Jack Dean. The jingle for Ros is a Scratchworks creation. And all this is supported by Arts Council England.
A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts4ts
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Episode 3 - Sidney and Tony
This episode features the historic town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. We meet theatre-maker & community radio host, Sidney and local historian, Tony. From flying monks to escaped pigs, Malmesbury seems to have more stories than a Brothers Grimm fairy tale book. We also take a dip into 17th century witch trials as Tony uncovers the untold tale of the Witches of Malmesbury.
You can find 'A Furlong of Flight' and more music by Rosie Hood here: https://www.rosiehood.co.uk/music
Music is by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. ‘She's a Witch' was composed by the company & Andrew Armfield. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & supported by Arts Council England.
A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts3ts
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Episode 2 - Fran and Jan
In this episode, we meet life-long friends Fran & Jan from Martinstown in Dorset. We hear tales of duck races in the river, Fran’s infamous muesli pudding and the time everyone pulled together to rescue a war veteran from the floods.
You can find the Artsreach Documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfNR66A3pMw
You can find Brendan Taaffe’s album here: https://brendantaaffe.bandcamp.com/album/here-below-the-bright-wings-chorus
You can find your local food bank to donate to with the Trussell Trust
https://www.trusselltrust.org/
Music is by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. ‘You’re Frozen’ was written by the company & arranged by Sian Keen. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & supported by Arts Council England.
A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts2transcript
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