Persistent And Nasty

Episode 2 of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 series Today Louise chats with playwright, performer and director Isla Cowan about her new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show SHE WOLF. Along with chatting about Isla’s activism and her process. SHE WOLF A fierce, ferocious monologue about getting f*cked over and fighting your way back. Spoken by a woman hiding out at the zoo, She Wolf tears open questions of gender and class in a capitalist world. What does it take to succeed when only the fittest survive? As Maggie's life falls apart, becoming animal is only human. Winner of the 2022 Assembly ART Award and the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize. See She Wolf at Assembly Roxy @1.50pm 5th – 28th August 2022 (excluding 15th & 22nd) SHOW: assemblyfestival.com INSTAGRAM: @shewolfshow TWITTER: @SheWolfShow ISLA COWAN Isla is a Scottish playwright, performer and director, based in Edinburgh. She specialises in creating ecofeminist work and believes in theatre that challenges both its audience and its makers. Isla's re

In the first of our episodes covering the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Louise talks to the incredible Rosy Carrick about her new show, Musclebound. Following her multi award-winning theatre debut, Passionate Machine, Rosy Carrick is back. When bodybuilders and 80s action films unite, you can always count on a good hard flogging! And, for a young Rosy, witnessing characters like He-Man and Conan being beaten and humiliated by their male antagonists sparked the most glorious erotic obsession of her life. Now 40, with a grown-up daughter of her own and a string of unfulfilling relationships behind her, Rosy is on a mission to rediscover her sexual power – but can tortured beefcake really be the key to her salvation? 'Intelligent, articulate, funny' (Scotsman). See Musclebound at Assembly Roxy (Downstairs) at 17:50 (1h) from 3-28 August (excl. 10, 16, 23). Buy tickets - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/musclebound Dr Rosy Carrick is a poet, playwright, actor and stage compere. Based in Brighton, she

Today Elaine chats with the brilliant writer, engineer and activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied. We are thrilled to have Yassmin back on the podcast. Yassmin and Elaine discuss her new book TALKING ABOUT A REVO-LUTION. Which is a collection of Yassmin’s essays over the last 10 years. We also discuss how the western world is still dealing with the Thatcher/Reagan era. The loss of community, intergenerational connection, cancel culture, being open to listening to others. The good, bad and ugly of social media. YASSMIN ABDEL-MAGIED Whether through literary essays, educational TikTok’s or live television broadcast, Yassmin is an assured and intelligent voice, analysing society’s systemic challenges, reframing established narratives, and making complex ideas accessible to all. Yassmin has published four books, written two plays, and is currently developing a number of projects for screen. In non-fiction, Yassmin writes on politics, technology, and culture, exploring how we can collectively build a more just world. In

To all our LGBTQIA+ listeners and allies. We celebrate you every day, all year round but we hope that you are embracing everything about your amazing self and your incredible community which we are a part of and support with everything we have. HAPPY PRIDE one and all. Today Elaine chats with the lovely actor, musician Sara Rae. They discuss everything from growing up Queer in Glasgow and from a catholic background to having success and the trajectory of where you want to get to picking up and then pandemic hitting and what that has meant for many performers, to the privilege that some people in the industry have. Celebrating the ups and downs and what they give to you and your soul. Also, Sara talks about her love of Suzi Quatro. SARA RAE Sara Rae is a Glaswegian Actor/Musician who’s no stranger to the stage. The former frontman of local band “Sara ‘N’ Junbug” has worked with the likes of Emeli Sande and Tom Walker when in the band. Is now diving head first into all things performing. She will play he

Today Elaine chats with the utterly brilliant and joyful Louise McCarthy. We talk being Scottish and training in London, being working class in this industry, being an actor and a mum and how to balance that. We also talk about being true to yourself. A brilliant, fun chat with an even more brilliant human. LOUISE McCARTHY Training: Arts Educational London. Theatre credits: Mamma Mia (Prince of Wales); The Steamie (SSE Hydro); Yer Granny, Men Should Weep, My Left/Right Foot The Musical (NTS);Cutting A Rug (Citizens Theatre), nominated best actress 2017 CATS AWARDS; ‪Much Ado About Nothing (Bard In the ‬Botanics); The Alchemist, Three Sisters, Peter Panto, Sleeping Betty, Snaw Queen (Tron); The Trouble with Double, Role Shift (Oran Mor); Bingo (Stellar Quines); Jack & The Beanstalk (Qudos); The DOLLS (Various Show U.K Tour). Television Credits: The Scott’s, Scot Squad, Only An Excuse, Steven’s & McCarthy (BBC CU); Queen Of The New Year, Squire & McGill Spin off series, Sketchland, What's Funny About the I

Today it’s part 2 of 2 with the utterly wonderful Sarah Miele. Elaine and Sarah chat further about success and the culture of “not getting too big for your boots” when that success does come and how this is more towards women. We talk about the extensive talent of Scottish women who are not being seen and how this needs to be called out more and these performers should be given their space in this industry as well as talking about making sure we are making room at the table for everyone. SARAH MIELE Sarah Miele is an award-winning actor, theatre maker, voice over artist and drama facilitator based in Glasgow. She has worked in theatre across the UK, as well as in screen, radio and voice over. Career highlights include performing in London’s West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and winning a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award. She also co-runs The Audio Story Company, who create unique and exciting audio-immersive experiences and performances for family audiences. WEBSITE: Sarah Miele TWITTER: @sarah

Today we have part 1 of 2 with the utterly wonderful Sarah Miele. Elaine and Sarah chat different roots into the industry the big shift in roles for women as soon as they hit a certain age bracket to the challenges of drama school & the tools you need when you leave to keep you mentally healthy in a industry full of rejection and knock backs. SARAH MIELE Sarah Miele is an award-winning actor, theatre maker, voice over artist and drama facilitator based in Glasgow. She has worked in theatre across the UK, as well as in screen, radio and voice over. Career highlights include performing in London’s West End in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and winning a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award. She also co-runs The Audio Story Company, who create unique and exciting audio-immersive experiences and performances for family audiences. WEBSITE: Sarah Miele TWITTER: @sarah_miele INSTAGRAM: @sarahmiele AUDIOSTORY WEBSITE: AUDIOSTORY TWITTER: @AudioStoryCo INSTAGRAM: @AudioStoryCo LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https:/

In response to all your lovely comments to our episode of last week. We are doing a little part two of what does Persistent and Nasty mean to you. We have picked specific episodes to share in light of all that’s going on in the world. Lorna King Episode Lily O'Farrell Episode 4th Birthday Episode Mental Health In Performing Arts LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Stonewall UK Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ GATE Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Su

Today we revisit some of our wonderful guests telling us what Persistent and Nasty means to them. Below is the list of the guests and the Soundcloud link to their episode. You can of course get each episode on all podcast platforms. Get ready to re-listen to the brilliant Georgi Banks-Davies Episode Link Ashlee Haze Episode Link Kate Dickie Episode Link Nelly Kelly Episode Link Kyra Jones Episode Link Patricia Panther Episode Link Kaite Welsh Episode Link Debbie Hannan Episode Link LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Stonewall UK Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ GATE Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email

Today Elaine chats with playwright Julie Tsang. We discuss the benefits of being an actor before becoming a writer. The ups and downs of being a creative generally and during the pandemic and about finding what your passion is at any age. JULIE TSANG Julie Tsang is an award-winning writer currently on residencies with the National Theatre of Scotland, Open Clasp Theatre, Edinburgh International Film Festival and CBBC. Julie was part of Oli Lansley’s (Les Enfants Terribles) Wild Child scheme to develop her TV scripts and she is currently writing content for Children’s BBC. Julie's plays have been performed at Oxford Playhouse, Theatre 503, Soho theatre, Tron theatre, Lyceum theatre and the Pleasance theatre. Her particular interests are stories which explore mixed heritage, identity, loss and family conflict. Julie’s play The Family Unit was selected for the Women Playwrights International Conference in Montreal 2022. Open Clasp Theatre, WDP writer & facilitator 2022 openclasp NTS writer in residency JMT awar

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Today it’s a through back to MAY 2020 Have a great bank holiday everyone and stay well. *** In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat over Zoom to Production Designer Jamie Lapsley. Hot topics included: the importance design has to the whole production, stepping into yourself completely and the patriarchy and masculinity and its effect on us all. Jamie’s new show We Hunt Together is now on Alibi. This is a special one. As always get a cuppa and enjoy Big Love, Elaine, Louise and Misha ABOUT JAMIE Jamie’s credits cover a broad range of disciplines, from Commercials, Theatre, Light Entertainment to Features and Drama, including a number of award-winning dramas, features and, short films. DRAMA Nominated for ‘Best Production Design - Independent Drama’ for Bodyguard at the British Film Designers Guild awards, BODYGUARD (2019) Winner - National Television Awards / Nominated - Golden Globes / Nominated - Emmy’s MURDERED FOR BEING DIFFERENT (2018) Winner - BAFTA - BEST SINGLE DRAMA, Royal Television Society - BEST

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This week Elaine chats with the inspirational Valerie Edmond. We cover so much in today’s episode. Everything from the outdated views on the physical appearance of actresses, to knowing your worth in an industry that doesn’t always encourage you to value your own time and effort to embracing and loving where you come from. As well as the importance of being an artist and remembering to always say exactly what you are. An uplifting, inspiring beautiful episode from a immensely talented, gifted and giving human. VALERIE EDMOND Valerie is an award-winning actress who began her life in a single end tenement in Springburn, Glasgow before moving to a council estate in Balornock - built in the shadow of The Red Road Flats. To escape break time bullying at her secondary school an English teacher gave Valerie the keys to a long forgotten drama studio and there, using a torch to see, she stepped from darkness into the technicolour world of William Shakespeare, Robert Burns, Christina Rosetti and Edwin Morgan. Valer

This week Elaine chats with the brilliant, funny Laura Lovemore. We chat growing up in Scotland from a working-class background, imposter syndrome, the happiness we feel being in a rehearsal space and on stage. Our hatred of the “what’s next for you” question and an important discussion about Scotland dealing and admitting it’s past with the slave trade. Remember to us your stories of the women who inspire you from your life our history to persistentandnasty@gmail.com Let’s celebrate all the wonderful humans in our life. LAURA LOVEMORE Laura Lovemore is a Zimbabwean born Scottish actor, who graduated with a BA Hons in Acting and Performance at New College Lanarkshire. She is known for BBC Scotland’s, “The State of it”, The National Theatre of Scotland, “The Panopticon” and The Royal Lyceum Theatre “Life is a Dream”. TWITTER: @LauraLovemore INSTAGRAM: @lauralovemore LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resource

This week Elaine and Louise chat with the inspirational American Actress, Director, Writer, and Filmmaker. In this momentous week with a formal apology from the Scottish Government to the thousands of people prosecuted of witchcraft during the 17th Century in Scotland. We chat with Julia about her feature film about one of those witch trials. That of The Paisley witches. The amount of research Julia has done is incredible and it all comes from a place of making sure these people’s stories are not erased. So really today’s podcast is a Herstory episode. Enjoy. Remember to us your stories of the women you admire to persistentandnasty@gmail.com Let’s celebrate all the wonderful humans in our life. JULIA CAMPANELLI Julia is a filmmaker, actress, and Raindance Fellow known for her commitment to gender parity and inclusion in the arts. Julia is Founder and Executive Producer of Shelter Film, dedicated to changing the narrative in front of and behind the camera with visually arresting and socially impactful fil

This week Elaine and Louise celebrate the inspirations and the people who inspire us and light the fire in our souls. Send us your stories of the women you admire to persistentandnasty@gmail.com Let’s celebrate all the wonderful humans in our life. endometriosis-uk.org Acting your age campaign @MrsNickyClark Equity Women’s Committee Toolkit Launch eventbrite - equity4women-toolkit-launch LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Stonewall UK Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ GATE Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote:

This week Elaine chats with the incredible Kaite Welsh. Kaite is an author and journalist whose work and views are not to be missed. They give such brilliant insight into so many of the important discussions facing modern feminism. Elaine and Kaite cover everything to writing reviews for sex toys, to Lesbian and Bi visibility on stage and screen to history to Trans Rights and the hope we have in our younger generation. It’s an important, inspiring episode. *Elaine mentions stats which she wasn’t sure of at the time but has attached the below document with the correct statistics* Stats KAITE WELSH Kaite Welsh writes high-quality arts and lifestyle journalism and award-nominated fiction, including the Sarah Gilchrist mysteries. Their work has appeared in the Guardian, the Independent and the New Statesman, and they cover LGBT issues for the Telegraph’s Women’s section. They were the previous Books Editor of DIVA magazine, the UK’s biggest lifestyle magazine for LGBT women. WEBSITE Kaite Welsh TWITTER @kaitew

This week Elaine chats with the incredible Amelia Donkor. A wonderful discussion on the arts industry, how we are remerging from COVID, how we create spaces full of care for artists and audience. We talk finding your confidence in your 30’s to feeling like you need to hide where you come from to make it in this industry. AMELIA DONKOR Amelia is an actor, writer and facilitator blending creative arts and community building. She trained at LAMDA and has worked across theatre & television, as well as leading DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) training, voice workshops and women's circles. She is passionate about story-telling and discovering new ways to play and liberate. Amelia is currently studying for an MA in gender, culture and media at Goldsmiths and is on an enlightening journey of decolonising the heart, body and mind. WEBSITE ameliadonkor.com TWITTER ˚@AmeliaDonkor INSTAGRAM @ameliadonkor PODCAST The F Less Travelled LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty f

Denise Deegan Denise Deegan is an award-winning, internationally bestselling novelist and screenwriter. Denise writes for adults, teenagers and children. Her novels have been published by Penguin Random House, Hachette, Lake Union Publishing and Amazon Publishing. Writing under the pen name, Aimee Alexander, her women’s fiction novels have become international bestsellers. Denise’s historical novel, Through the Barricades, won the SCBWI Spark Award 2017 and was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Booklife Books to Watch. Her writing for Young Adults includes the much-loved contemporary trilogy, The Butterfly Novels: And By The Way, And For Your Information and And Actually. And For Your Information was nominated for an Irish Book Award and is on Coverfly’s Red List. All of Denise’s novels are available on Kindle Unlimited, including the box set of The Butterfly Novels: Box Set. Denise is an award-winning screenwriter. Her comedy drama, Tough Old Broad, was selected for Screen Ireland’s Spotlight Scheme 2020, debute