60 acast.com Stories from the Sticks https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks en Scratchworks Theatre arts,theatre,tour,interview Scratchworks Theatre Stories from rural communities brought to you by Scratchworks Theatre. 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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]]> 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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]]> false Scratchworks Theatre storiesfromthestickspodcast@gmail.com 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 stories-from-the-sticks episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10/1591719165391-5bfdc075f0c09b8813138c728d8fb246.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks Stories from the Sticks GUEST EPISODE: Fogland Lighthouse with Jack Dean GUEST EPISODE: Fogland Lighthouse with Jack Dean Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:02:40 GMT 11:18 61eff4f0a731bb0012fd237a false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/guest-episode-fogland-lighthouse-with-jack-dean 61eff4f0a731bb0012fd237a 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 guest-episode-fogland-lighthouse-with-jack-dean Our friend and collaborator Jack Dean introduces his new podcast Fogland Lighthouse bonus 1 7 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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]]> 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 Episode 6 - Anne Marie Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:34 GMT 53:05 5f4e9d23f19b7837d86fec25 false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-6-anne-marie 5f4e9d23f19b7837d86fec25 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-6-anne-marie full 1 6 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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]]> 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 Episode 5 - Beatrice the Car Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:00:05 GMT 29:35 5f2661f1d8155a364f687123 false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-5-beatrice 5f2661f1d8155a364f687123 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-5-beatrice For Beatrice, life is all about the journey, not the destination. This special episode takes a playful twist on the ordinary interview. full 1 5 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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]]> 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 Episode 4 - Pat Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:58 GMT 35:57 5f252cc5cbf02b35371103cb false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-4-pat 5f252cc5cbf02b35371103cb 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-4-pat Pat the Community Midwife tells extraordinary tales of her long and eventful career as a mdiwife in rural Lincolnshire. full 1 4 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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]]> 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 Episode 3 - Sidney and Tony Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:12 GMT 59:06 5f10120a621fd25dd515318d false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-3-sidney-and-tony 5f10120a621fd25dd515318d 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-3-sidney-and-tony full 1 3 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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]]> 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 Episode 2 - Fran and Jan Sun, 05 Jul 2020 11:00:11 GMT 50:38 5eff25705264436d2f0e9921 false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-2-fran-and-jan 5eff25705264436d2f0e9921 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-2-fran-and-jan full 1 2 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 1 - Eddy Episode 1 - Eddy Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:00:27 GMT 36:19 5eeb592cebf65f5fe871c9b5 false https://shows.acast.com/stories-from-the-sticks/episodes/episode-1-eddy 5eeb592cebf65f5fe871c9b5 5edfb290fb6fbd426c3cbf10 episode-1-eddy In this episode, Laura chats to Eddy from Dolton (in Devon) about carnivals, jubilee celebrations, stuffed-dog doorstops and the freedom of riding a motorbike. full 1 1 The first episode features Eddy from Dolton, a well-known character who moved to North Devon 37 years ago. A retired plumber, he recalls carnivals, jubilee celebrations, motorbikes, stuffed-dog doorstops and the time Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones made him a cup of tea. The interviews are interwoven with original music by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & commissioned by Exeter Northcott's 'The Time is Now' Commission with support from Arts Council England. 


A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts1ts

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]]> The first episode features Eddy from Dolton, a well-known character who moved to North Devon 37 years ago. A retired plumber, he recalls carnivals, jubilee celebrations, motorbikes, stuffed-dog doorstops and the time Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones made him a cup of tea. The interviews are interwoven with original music by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & commissioned by Exeter Northcott's 'The Time is Now' Commission with support from Arts Council England. 


A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts1ts

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