The Queer Gaze

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A very queer very arty podcast produced and hosted by the fabulous Ashleigh Owen and supported by Homotopia. Throughout the series Ash will be chatting to some of our most loved queer artists & creatives from around the country about their work, lives, influences and queer representation in the arts. Artwork by Lo Tierney

  1. The Queer Gaze: DARREN PRITCHARD - 'Grace Jones has probably done it before'

    10/12/2022

    The Queer Gaze: DARREN PRITCHARD - 'Grace Jones has probably done it before'

    Facilitator, producer, choreographer, and former vogue house mother Darren Pritchard is our guest this week. Darren recounts how he was an unapologetic queer from a young age, tells us about his experiences as a working class, queer, person of colour in the arts and his transition from performer on the vogue scene to a facilitator and creative producer.   A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    38 min
  2. The Queer Gaze: SUE TILLEY - 'Considering I have no ambition, I haven't done bad'

    10/05/2022

    The Queer Gaze: SUE TILLEY - 'Considering I have no ambition, I haven't done bad'

    This weeks guest is artist and artists model Sue Tilley. Sue is an ordinary person who was destined for an extraordinary life! In this episodes she talks about how her life changed after modelling for Lucian Freud, the unusual places and people she's found herself amongst and how she grabs onto as many experiences and opportunities as possible. A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    32 min
  3. The Queer Gaze: VIJAY PATEL - 'Are you getting paid at all?'

    09/22/2022

    The Queer Gaze: VIJAY PATEL - 'Are you getting paid at all?'

    This weeks guest is performance artist and access consultant Vijay Patel. In this episode Vijay talks about the process of making a new show about neurodiversity with his autistic brother and how TV programmes such as Little Britain and The Catherine Tate Show made coming out harder. Vijay also gives us an insight into his access consultancy work and how he wants artists to advocate for their access needs and disabilities.  A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    35 min
  4. The Queer Gaze: TOM MARSHMAN - 'You're gonna make a show about that, aren't you?'

    09/15/2022

    The Queer Gaze: TOM MARSHMAN - 'You're gonna make a show about that, aren't you?'

    Our guest this week is performance artist Tom Marshman. Tom discusses his passion of telling hidden queer stories, the changes he's seen in the arts during the past 20 years and he gives us an insight of his processes of making work.  A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    37 min

  5. 09/08/2022

    The Queer Gaze: ALEX OGDEN CLARK - 'That's not very bloody Hufflepuff of you'

    This week we are joined by make-up extraordinaire and star of BBC THREE's Glow Up Alex Ogden Clark. Alex reveals how make-up helped her through depression, her experiences and impact on Glow Up and how she's recently got into stand up comedy.  A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    41 min
  6. The Queer Gaze: TABBY LAMB - 'Make Art and Cry'

    08/31/2022

    The Queer Gaze: TABBY LAMB - 'Make Art and Cry'

    Series 2 baby!  The first guest of our second series is writer and performer Tabby Lamb. Tabby talks about telling stories of queer and trans joy, how the Gen Z's are pathing the way and how life is a journey of self-discovery.  A huge thank you to North West Cancer Research for sponsoring this series. Cancer is something that effects all of us in some way, NWCR’s award winning engagement work helps the region tackle the cause, improve the care and find a cure for cancer. In light of this, we’ve made this years podcast theme ‘You Know Your Own Body Best’, to not only encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ community to be aware of changes in the body but to also affirm their identities. You matter and you are who you say you are. Each guest interprets this theme for themselves, relating it to their queerness, art and personal experiences. You can learn more about the incredible work North West Cancer Research do here:  https://www.nwcr.org/ The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ohashleighdarling / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    38 min
  7. The Queer Gaze: JADE ANOUKA - 'That is the role for me, the black best friend.'

    12/23/2021

    The Queer Gaze: JADE ANOUKA - 'That is the role for me, the black best friend.'

    We are back with a very special bonus episode with actor and poet Jade Anouka. Jade talks about representation for black queer artists, coming out publicly during lockdown and not knowing queerness was an option growing up. The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ashleighoohlala / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    40 min
  8. The Queer Gaze: SCOTTEE - 'When are you going to be in EastEnders?'

    08/04/2021

    The Queer Gaze: SCOTTEE - 'When are you going to be in EastEnders?'

    For the final episode of the series Ashleigh chats to self-taught artist and writer Scottee. Scottee talks about hanging out with the mums growing up, getting into the arts through the back door and creating closure on the grief work he is so well known for. We also hear from our listeners as they share their art & artist recommendations. The Queer Gaze is a LGBTQIA+ arts podcast produced and hosted by Ashleigh Owen (@ashleigh___owen / ashleighowen.co.uk) and supported by Homotopia (@homotopiafest / homotopia.net).

    52 min
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A very queer very arty podcast produced and hosted by the fabulous Ashleigh Owen and supported by Homotopia. Throughout the series Ash will be chatting to some of our most loved queer artists & creatives from around the country about their work, lives, influences and queer representation in the arts. Artwork by Lo Tierney

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  • Creator
    Homotopia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Homotopia
  • Show Website
    The Queer Gaze