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A Kick Up The Arts with Nicola Meighan

Nicola Meighan
Glasgow
Scottish Culture
Maud Sulter
Poetry
Dundee Women's Voices
Scottish Music
Scottish Art
Mary Brooksbank
Alasdair Gray
Billboard Top 200
Rod Wave
Black Women's Representation
Glasgow Film Festival
Looking For Esther
Photography
Edinburgh
Scottish Arts
1980s Glasgow
She-Town
Feminist Art

A Scottish Arts & Culture Podcast with Nicola Meighan

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Alan McHugh
Actor, writer, and panto icon playing Chief Inspector Baird in the musical adaptation.
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Finley McKillop
Actor playing Will Brice, a.k.a. The Wolfman.
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Kyle Gardner
Actor playing Ronnie, a.k.a. The Clown.
Episode: Restless Natives: The Musical
Kirsty McLaren
Actor playing Margot, bringing a powerful and innocent perspective to her character.
Episode: Restless Natives: The Musical
Michael Pedersen
Poet, author, and Edinburgh Macar
Edinburgh University
Episode: Live from the Glad Cafe with Michael Pedersen
Ricky Ross
Lead vocalist and songwriter of Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue
Episode: Ricky Ross & Lorraine McIntosh: Deacon Blue's The Great Western Road
Lorraine McIntosh
Vocalist and musician from Deacon Blue
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Episode: Ricky Ross & Lorraine McIntosh: Deacon Blue's The Great Western Road
Gavin Mitchell
Actor known for his role as Boby the Barman in Still Game, who worked with Derek Jarman in Glasgow during the 1980s.
Episode: On Derek Jarman: with Gavin Mitchell & Matthew Arthur Williams
Matthew Arthur Williams
Glasgow-based artist and photographer, whose response in the exhibition resonates with themes of life, death, and history.
Episode: On Derek Jarman: with Gavin Mitchell & Matthew Arthur Williams

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Nicola Meighan
Host and arts writer, known for her well-researched and engaging conversation style that adapts to guest narratives, often exploring Scottish arts and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Nicola is such a great host. Always So well researched but worn lightly so that the conversation develops in whatever direction evolves. I often know nothing about the guests but afterwords feel a deep connection to the material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevien
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great chat

    Just listened to my first episode. Great chat with lovely stories. Nicola knows her stuff and is so well prepared. It makes the conversation flow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mccall2603
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many enjoy the deep connections made to the guests and the material discussed, often leading to newfound insights and appreciation for Scottish culture.
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Q: What draws you to the themes present in Ian Banks’ works?
There’s a dark combination of horrific and funny perspectives that resonate well with my own storytelling.
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Q: How do you balance the contrasting styles of cozy mystery and hard-boiled thriller in your writing?
I frequently had to think about the voices and perspectives I wanted each character to portray to maintain authenticity.
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Q: What was it like on Friday night when you won the McIlvanney Prize?
It was a very emotional experience as I spent all day anxious knowing some people around were aware of the results.
All Back To Mine with Dave Anderson
Q: How did you feel about the film Gregory's Girl when you first saw it?
Dave loved the film for its wit and insightful take on teenage life, appreciating its gentle pace and engaging storytelling.
All Back To Mine with Dave Anderson
Q: What inspired the concept of theatre being relevant to people?
Dave expressed that the involvement of the audience and direct communication made theatre relevant and intimate compared to traditional styles.

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