Best Norfolk And Norwich Festival Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL EDITION — [FR] Sauf le Dimanche rencontre Matthias Tronqual de la Scène nationale de l'Essonne 30:49

28m ago30:49

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[FR] A podcast in French. Seizing the existence of IN SITU Narratives as an opportunity to meet further, Emilie, Marie and Matthias meet for a three-way conversation, giving birth to an IN SITU podcast episode in French. These questions seek to bring into dialogue the vision of the programmer and that of the artist, around creation in public spaces…

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S2 Ep23: Dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog? 35:49

3d ago35:49

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Today’s podcast is the NFS’s own version of the General Election and, as such, we get to the heart of a very pressing issue: whether a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog would be more terrifying to meet down a dark alley? For many years, the dog-headed monk/monk-headed dog conundrum has been our very own personal litmus test…but for the first tim…

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S2 Ep22: Norfolk & Norwich Festival - Dark Tales from the Guildhall 58:21

1M ago58:21

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In the atmospheric setting of England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall, wonderful tales were woven about Norwich’s dark past. We joined forces with performer Laura Cannell to create a magical night filled with tales of ghosts and witchcraft, secret tunnels and dreadful murders linked to this distinctive building in the hea…

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S2 Ep21: The witch of East Dereham 38:26

2M ago38:26

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In this episode Siofra and Stacia explore the tale of Melvena Spinks, and alleged witch from East Dereham.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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SPECIAL EDITION — Seth Honnor from Kaleider meets Jay Wahl from The Flynn 30:24

3M ago30:24

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In 2022, Kaleider's performance "The Money" was presented in Vermont, USA at The Flynn Centre. For the occasion Artistic Director Seth Honnor and executive director Jay Wahl sat for a conversation around the project.By IN SITU

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Searching for Disability in the Picture Norfolk Archive with Cath Cartman 34:48

4M ago34:48

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Disability is mostly missing from the history books - and all too often, when we do see photographs of disabled people, they are anonymous medical images. Join Cath Cartman, photographer and researcher, as she shares her research from the Picture Norfolk archive, and introduces you to James, Robert, Dick and others whose stories she encountered alo…

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Norwich's Eighteenth Century Pattern Books with Dr Michael Nix 57:03

4M ago57:03

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Join Dr Michael Nix, author of 'Norwich Textiles, a Global Story 1750-1840', as he explores how pattern books and cards, containing thousands of small samples of fabric, provide us with a means of understanding an industry whose creativity and enterprise made Norwich one of the most prosperous cities in England.This talk took place at the Norfolk H…

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Sir Thomas Browne: The Theatre of Ourselves with Kevin Faulkner 44:38

4M ago44:38

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Join Kevin Faulkner, author of numerous essays on the life and work of Sir Thomas Browne, as he examines the 17th century physician-philosopher's writings, discusses some of the books he owned, and explores Browne's intellectual pursuits in the context of the proto-psychology he termed 'the Theatre of Ourselves'.This talk took place in person at th…

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S2 Ep20: Norfolk Folklore Presents Helen JR Bruce: Black Shuck, Gytrash and Grim, the Folkloric Black Dog as Death Omen and Guide 1:14:21

4M ago1:14:21

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Join the Norfolk Folklore Society as we introduce author, illustrator and folklorist Helen JR Bruce who will be diving into the rich folklore and mythology surrounding Black Dogs. Cover illustration - Shuck Zine / Matt WillisBy Norfolk Folklore Society

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S2E6 — CULTURAL IDENTITY — with Zineb Benzekri, Jay Wahl and Bruno Costa 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

IN SITU Podcast episode 6 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Zineb Benzekri - La Zankà, Associate Artist of Lieux Publics (FR) > The partner Jay Wahl, Executive director of the Flynn Center (USA) > Bruno Costa, Associate partner and Director of Bússola (PT), Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting : Jeanne Robet Graphic studio …

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S2 Ep19: A VERY haunted house at Thorpe Marriott 49:52

4M ago49:52

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This month we have a chat about a very haunted house in Thorpe Marriott. Inspired by the new BBC documentary about the Amityville Horror house, we searched our archives and dug out one of our creepiest stories to discuss.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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S2 Ep18: Norfolk Folklore Presents Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield - The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall 47:53

5M ago47:53

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We were absolutely delighted to welcome Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield as our January speakers the Norfolk Heritage Centre at the Norwich Millennium Library. Rachel, who is an artist and costume marker, a historical reenactor and an incredible painter who spent years working for Norfolk Museums Service will be presenting the talk written by Lucy, …

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S2 Ep17: The Good Sword of Winfarthing 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Today’s podcast is about the Magical Sword of Winfarthing, the Excalibur of Norfolk which helped women rid themselves of terrible husbands (and find their lost horses) from the safety of their village church. We have plenty of sword play with a range of topics which see us discuss witchcraft, famous magical swords and why we can’t pronounce most of…

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S2 Ep16: Norfolk Folklore Society presents Edible Plants and their Magical Uses with Val Thomas 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

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Our December 2023 talk was given by the wonderful Val Thomas. Val, a good friend of the Norfolk Folklore Society (she was the first ever speaker the NFS had at our monthly talks!), shared some recommendations for a magical Yule or Christmas dinner with our guests. About Val: Val Thomas is a witch, a craftsperson, herbalist and a teacher. For more t…

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S2E5 — NATURE — with Tora Balslev, James Moore and Andreas Goritschnig 33:57

7M ago33:57

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IN SITU Podcast episode 5 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Tora Balslev, Emerging Artist of Metropolis/KIT (DK) > The partner James Moore, Curator-producer of Østfold International Theater (NO) > Andreas Goritschnig, Architect and cultural transformation designer and the Associate Citizen of La Strada Festival (AU) Credits Produced b…

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S2 Ep15: Norfolk Folklore Society presents Marshlore with Laura Cannell 1:04:22

7M ago1:04:22

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We were delighted to welcome the wonderful Laura Cannell to our November at The Louis Marchesi in the pub’s 15th century undercroft. Laura spoke about her new project, MARSHLORE, which has so far seen the publication of two zines, each of which include a miscellany of stories, original artwork, folklore and more, inspired by the East Anglian marshe…

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S2 Ep14: The Origin of the "Bedsheet" Ghost 36:51

7M ago36:51

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This month’s podcast is all about ghosts – or rather, the ghosts we’d all draw if anyone asked us to mock up a quick doodle. You know the one: looks like a floating bedsheet with eyes. Round on top, wiggly on the bottom, with a couple of eyes holes – it’s the image that always pops to mind when thinking of ghosts: but why? This very specific image …

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S2E4 — SOCIAL JUSTICE — with Donika Rudi, Daniel Brine and JJ Tatten 29:53

7M ago29:53

29:53

IN SITU Podcast episode 4 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Donika Rudi, Associate artist of ODA Teatri (KO) > the partner Daniel Brine, Artistic Director of Norfolk & Norwich Festival (UK) > the Associate citizen, JJ Tatten, Chief executive officer at The Warren project Hull (UK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting : Jean…

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S2 Ep13: Norfolk Folklore Society presents Norfolk Ghost Hunters 1:14:47

8M ago1:14:47

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On October 24 Christian Hudson from Norfolk Ghost Hunters came to speak to us at the Norfolk Folklore Society’s monthly meeting. Christian works within a team of five, each of whom specialise in different fields, and is a paranormal investigator and demonologist. He works in tandem with the Church of England and the Catholic church and he and his t…

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S2 Ep12: Apple Folklore at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse 36:36

8M ago36:36

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Today’s podcast was recorded on Gressenhall Farm and workhouse’s Apple Day, which we were delighted to be part of, representing Norfolk Folklore Society in the farmhouse kitchen. From the kitchen table we offered people a host of apple folklore and it was lovely to welcome so many people and to hear their own folklore and ghost stories.…

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S2E3 — COMMUNITIES — with 600 Highwaymen, Florent Mehmeti and Lucile Jauffret 28:58

9M ago28:58

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IN SITU Podcast episode 4 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Abigail from 600 Highwaymen, Associate artist of the Flynn Center (US) > the partner Florent Mehmeti, Director of ODA Teatri (KO) > the Associate citizen of Scène Nationale de l'Essonne (FR), Lucile Jauffret, project manager at Ethnofonik Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing a…

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S2 Ep11: Ghosts of Exchange Street, Norwich 34:06

9M ago34:06

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Simply because they are not expected, ghosts that appear in modern surroundings and with no warning often feel like the most terrifying of all. Today’s ghost is absolutely terrifying. Our witness tells us: “It was like a damp sheet of very black space wrapping itself around me…” And where was this horrific patch of dark matter? In the very middle o…

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S2 Ep10: Tales from the Black Shuck Festival 54:08

10M ago54:08

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This episode takes us back to the Black Shuck Festival on August 5. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the festival for having us: we had such a magical time and hope to be involved with next year’s Shuck shenanigans. We hope you enjoy Shuck Storytime!By Norfolk Folklore Society

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S2 Ep9: Norfolk Folklore Society presents Alice Crick: Faunus: Landscape, Memory, and Folk Practice. 48:39

11M ago48:39

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We were delighted to welcome the wonderful Alice Crick as our next speaker on July 26 at Arboretum on St Benedict’s Street. Alice’s talk was called Faunus: Landscape, Memory, and Folk Practice. Here, she explains what she spoke about: “The great god Faunus has haunted the wildwoods of Norfolk for aeons, leaping across heathlands and fens into other…

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S2E2 — DIGITAL SPACES — with Matt Adams, Fanni Nanay and Marc El Samrani 38:46

11M ago38:46

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IN SITU Podcast episode 2 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Matt Adams, Associate artist of Norfolk & Norwich Festival (UK) > the partner Fanni Nanay, Founder of Artopolis Association & Artistic Director of PLACCC Festival (HU) > the Associate citizen of Lieux Publics (FR), Marc El Samrani, scholar and researcher on new urban public s…

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S2 Ep8: Encounters with Black Shuck 38:53

11M ago38:53

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We’ve got a very special podcast for you today: we travelled across the border to Bungay to speak to two eye witnesses who have seen – or heard – everyone’s favourite cryptid canine, Black Shuck. Another eye witness account from Bacton is also shared. This episode's cover image is by the very talented Matt Willis and taken from Shuck Zine. TheFolkL…

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S2E1 — REGENERATION OF SPACES — with Veronica Tzekova, Anna Giribet I Argiles and David Kaspar 27:26

11M ago27:26

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IN SITU Podcast episode 1 - Season 2, a three-way conversation between: > Veronika Tzekova, Associate artist of La Strada (AU) > the partner Anna Giribet I Argiles, Artistic Director of Fira Tàrrega (ES) > the associate citizen of Čtyři Dny (CZ), David Kaspar, cultural manager and deputy mayor in Prague Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosti…

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S2 Ep7: Norfolk Folklore Society presents an evening with Black Shuck 37:24

1y ago37:24

37:24

We were honoured to interview the legendary Black Shuck at our June 2023 at Arboretum and what an evening it was! Black Shuck was absoultly charming, James Mayhew performed and illustrated a wonderful poem and Stephanie Timberlake shared detail of what we have to look forward to at the festival in August. Just a little warning that this is a live r…

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S1E6 — DIGITAL SPACES — with Cristina Maldonado, Valentina Kastlunger and Lluis Nacenta 31:45

1y ago31:45

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IN SITU Podcast episode 6, a three-way conversation between: > Cristina Maldonado, Associate artist of Čtyři Dny (CZ) > the partner Valentina Kastlunger, Artistic Director of Zona K (IT) > the associate citizen of Fira Tàrrega (ES), Lluís Nacenta, Professor, writer and curator in the fields of music and contemporary art Credits Produced by IN SITU …

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S2 Ep6: The time slip in a toilet 37:03

1y ago37:03

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Today’s podcast is all about the slightly unusual story of time travelling…in an abandoned Norwich underground toilet which has now been demolished. So this isn’t one you can try at home… This curious tale is courtesy of Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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S2 Ep5: Norfolk Folklore Society presents Our Favourite Stones 50:11

1y ago50:11

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Last week Stacia and I shared some of our favourite stones in Norfolk with the Norfolk Folklore Society. We told tales of stones said to increase fertility, stones with curses attached to them, stones where offerings are left, stones that induce orgies, haunted stones and even a mysterious Druid’s stone in the centre of Norwich. Thanks as always to…

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Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue 53:41

1y ago53:41

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Join local writer Helen Murray, author of Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue, as she discusses her book about the Newhaven Court Hotel in Cromer, a house whose fascinating history encompasses visits by Churchill, Shackleton and Tennyson, among others.This talk took place on Tuesday 17th January at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. To se…

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Festival for a Fine City with Rob Mitchell 42:48

1y ago42:48

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Join author Rob Mitchell as he discusses his book, ‘Festival for a Fine City’, and explores the Norfolk and Norwich Festival’s 250-year journey from its origins in 1772 to the present day.This talk took place on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. For the images referred to during the talk please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpr…

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Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn with Andrew Ferrara 46:04

1y ago46:04

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Join Project Curator Andrew Ferrara as he explores the medieval history of Norwich Castle and offers an inside look at the ongoing multi-million pound redevelopment project of the Norman Keep and the exciting new exhibits destined for the inside.This talk took place on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. To see the images referred to t…

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S2 Ep4: The Callow Pit Coffer 37:17

1y ago37:17

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Today’s podcast is a classic bit of Norfolk folklore that takes us along the country roads near Cantley, past dykes and low-lying marshland, fields and hedgerows, ancient villages and hidden treasure. We are talking about Callow Pit, a tree-shrouded pond at a crossroads said to have been a hiding place for outlaws, smugglers…and the Devil.…

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PRISTINA SPECIAL — An introduction to Kosovo cultural landscape 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

IN SITU Podcast Pristina special episode, a conversation between: > Lura Limani, associate citizen of ODA Teatri (XK) > Florent Mehmeti, director of ODA Teatri (XK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio : Studio Muro A project led by Fériel Rahli, Lieux publics. The IN SITU podcast is an action of the IN SITU …

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S2 Ep3: Norfolk Folklore Society Presents Stone Wizard: The South Dorset Ridgeway 43:52

1y ago43:52

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In April we looked outside of our magical county to virtually visit the ancient ritualistic landscape of the South Dorset Ridgeway with Alex aka Stone Wizard.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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S2 Ep2: A haunting near Fakenham 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

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Today’s podcast is a brand-new story (for us!) about a well-documented haunting close to Fakenham in the 1970s in two flats built on the site of a village lost to time many centuries earlier. Ghosts seen included a figure wearing white, a teenage girl and a man: residents reported feeling “a terrible sense of evil” and dreadful things have happened…

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S2 Ep1: Norfolk Folklore Society Presents Chris Spalton: Apparitions of East Anglia 1:01:32

1+ y ago1:01:32

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We had the privilege of welcoming Chris Spalton to our March 2023 Norfolk Folklore Society talk at Arboretum in Norwich. Chris shared tales from his childhood in the Fens as well as some of his favourite folklore stories from his book. This is an unedited recording of the talk, so there is a little bit of swearing.…

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S1E4 — CULTURAL IDENTITY — with Leonardo Delogu, Domenica Ghidei and Louise Kaare Jacobsen 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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IN SITU Podcast episode 5, a three-way conversation between: > Leonardo Delogu, Associate artist of the Italian consortium (IT) > the partner Louise Kaare Jacobsen, Communication manager at Metropolis / KIT (DK) > the associate citizen of Oerol Festival, Domenica Ghidei, Equity, inclusiveness and diversity expert Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing…

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S1 Ep88: A cursed mummy at Great Yarmouth 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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This week we tell the tale of a mummy's curse on a school and graveyard in Great Yarmouth.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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S1E4 — NATURE — with Nana Francisca Schottländer, Kees Lesuis and Paul Forecast 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

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IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Nana Francisca Schottländer, Associate artist of Metropolis / KIT (DE) > the partner Kees Lesuis, Artistic Director at Oerol Festival (NL) > the associate citizen of Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Paul Forecast, Regional Director for the Midlands and East of Englands at the Nati…

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S1E3 — SOCIAL JUSTICE — with Lura Limani, Eva Bubla and Christophe Blandin-Estournet 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Eva Bubla, Associate artist of PLACCC Festival (HU) > the partner Christophe Blandin-Estournet, Director at Scène nationale de l'Essonne (FR) > the associate citizen of ODA Teatri, Lura Limani (XK) Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio :…

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S1E2— COMMUNITIES — with Linda di Pietro, Benoît Mousserion and Àdàm Kobrizsa 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

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IN SITU Podcast, a three-way conversation between: > the associate artist Benoît Mousserion from Compagnie L'Homme Debout, Associate artist of Atelier 231 (FR) > the partner Linda di Pietro, Chief Cultural Officer at BASE Milano and CEO of Indisciplinarte (IT) > the associate citizen of PLACCC Festival, Àdàm Kobrizsa (HU) Credits Produced by IN SIT…

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Exploring the Glass Negative Collections of NHC 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

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Join Clare Everitt as she uncovers the stories told by some of Norfolk Heritage Centre's 19th and early 20th century glass plate images, encompassing Colman's of Norwich, the Hobrough Collection (river engineers who worked all over Norfolk), and images taken by Alfred Taylor of Starston and Sydney Hubbard of Great Melton.Visit norfolkheritagecentre…

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S1E1— REGENERATION OF PLACES — with Alina Stockinger, Mikey Martins and Fabienne Queméneur 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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Credits Produced by IN SITU Editing and hosting: Jeanne Robet Graphic studio : Studio Muro A project led by Fériel Rahli and Benjamin Lengagne, Lieux publics. Recording (episodes 1-2-3): Jonah Senouillet The IN SITU podcast is an action of the IN SITU the European platform for artistic creation in public space, in the frame of the project (UN)COMMO…

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S1 Ep87: A terrifying haunting in Great Yarmouth’s Glasshouse Row 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

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In this episode Stacia and Siofra have a second go at recording this episode about a terrifying haunted house in on one of Yarmouth's rows.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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IN SITU Podcast — Trailer 0:55

1+ y ago0:55

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The IN SITU Podcast is a series of conversations bringing together the IN SITU community to discuss the realities, trends and challenges of art in public space at the European scale. Launching October 2022 — subscribe to not miss!By IN SITU

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Norwich's Strangers: Their Story and Legacy 45:23

1+ y ago45:23

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The 'Strangers' - refugees from the Low Countries - began arriving in Norwich in 1566: a decade later they made up almost a third of the city's population. Join Frank Meeres, author of 'The Welcome Stranger', as he looks at their story and its long-term legacy for the city.This talk was recorded live at Norfolk Heritage Centre on Thursday 6th Octob…

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S1 Ep86: The rising dead at Corpusty 31:46

2y ago31:46

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We are back! After a long break, which is explained in the episode, we discuss the tale of the rising dead in the village of Corpusty. Just a warning, this episode does get a little gory so you may not want to listen while you are eating...By Norfolk Folklore Society

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