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 A...
Jul 26, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 ...
Jul 12, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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, Zach...
Aug 03, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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, mentione...
Jul 04, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 G...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 ...
May 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In today’s episode, we speak with Syed Haleem Najibi, a performer and participation assistant from Afghanistan. Syed speaks with us about his journey to the UK as an unaccompanied child refugee, his work with Phosphoros Theatre, and his hopes for greater representation in the industry. To find out more about Phosphoros Theatre and their work, you can find them on Twitter @wearephosphoros, on Instagram @phosphorostheatre, and visit their website phosphorostheatre.com. You can find Syed on Twitter...
May 12, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In today’s episode, we speak with Lora Krasteva and Zhui Ning Chang from Global Voices Theatre. Lora and Zhui Ning speak with us about their respective journeys in the arts, their company’s efforts to amplify work by underrepresented global artists, and some of the key findings and aims of the Migrants in Theatre movement. To find out more about Global Voices and their work, you can find them on Twitter @GlobalVoicesTh, and visit their website globalvoicestheatre.com. You can also find Lora @Lor...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In today’s episode, we speak with Rogelio Braga, a playwright, essayist, novelist and activist from the Philippines. Rogelio talks with us about their experience of seeking asylum in the UK, the inspirations and stories behind their writing, and some of the ways that our industry can become truly inclusive. Please note, this episode contains some references to violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. To find out more about Rogelio and their work, you can find them on Twitter at @Rogeli...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 2 of Migreatives, 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 more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Apr 06, 2021•1 min
In today’s episode, we speak with Mariana Aristizábal Pardo, a Colombian performer and director based in London. Mariana talked with us about her collaborative methodology, her experience of the UK visa process, and the ups and downs of life as an artist in the British theatre industry. To find out more about Mariana and her work, you can find her on Twitter @mariana_aristi. To learn more about her company MarianaMalena, follow them on Twitter @Oh_Dear_Theatre, or visit their website at marianam...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In today’s episode, we speak with Orion Lee, an Australian-Chinese actor, who works internationally. Orion joined us to speak about his unusual route from finance to acting, the work he’s doing to support representation of East Asian actors in the UK, and why he will always hold a special love for London. To find out more about Orion and his work, you can find him on Twitter @orion8lee and on Instagram @iamorionlee. To learn about the Constellation Creatives Bursary, check out the initiative her...
Nov 26, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today’s episode, we speak with Penny Babakhani, an Iranian-German theatre producer. Penny chats with us about experiencing culture shock for the first time, growing up at international schools, and her hopes for a more diverse and sustainable future for theatre. To find out more about Penny and her work, you can find her on Twitter @PennyBabakhani. Migrants in Theatre is on Twitter @MigrantsTheatre and you can find more information about the initiative here . Migrants in Culture is on Twitter...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In today’s episode, we speak with Christina Murdock, an American actor, writer and opera singer. Christina discusses disability and access in the arts, her hit one-woman show Dangerous Giant Animals, and auditioning as an international performer in the UK. To find out more about Christina and her work, you can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @MurdockMusings or visit her website at christinamurdock.com . Migreatives is produced by Woven Voices, and is created and hosted by Nadia Cavelle, Zac...
Oct 29, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In today’s episode, we speak with Alexander Devrient, a German-Lebanese-French actor, producer and voiceover artist. Alexander talks about training in the UK, casting opportunities for migrant performers, and the time he recently spent in Beirut in the aftermath of the city’s devastating explosion. To find out more about Alexander and his work, you can find him on Twitter and Instagram at @ADevrient. To support Lebanon, you can donate via the following links: www.tuneforkstudios.com/donate https...
Oct 22, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Migreatives, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Oct 18, 2020•1 min
