Eugene Skeef is a South African musician, composer, poet and activist, exiled from South Africa for his work with Steve Biko during the Apartheid regime. He has since become a workshop leader, renowned for the work that he did in post-genocide Bosnia.  Join us as he introduces a range of drums to Katie Isbester, and tells the story of his extraordinary life. 

Claret & Conversation: Voices from the Creative Industry

Eugene Skeef

Bill Hope is a Clapham-based actor who has worked in theatre and movies. His break-through role was in Aliens directed by James Cameron. He has also acted with Johnny Depp, starred on Spooks, and voiced over cartoons. Born in Canada, he has made London his home. Two ex-pat Canadians talk about his career. Join the conversation.

Episode 9: Bill Hope by Claret & Conversation

Listen to actor, director and screenwriter Phil Wolff discuss creative craft, film and separating the art from the artists in this weeks episode.

Episode 8: Phil Wolff by Claret & Conversation

Jack-of-all-trades Ray Foulk discusses his extraordinary life as the Isle of Wight festival creator, city events planner, art deco gallery curator and author.  Ray grew up on the Isle of Wight. When the island needed funding to build a new swimming pool, he and his brother decided to set up a festival. Now an internationally renowned event with headliners such as Lionel Ritchie and Lewis Capaldi, Ray credits its early success with prosperity the support of Bob Dylan. Catapulted into success, Ray and his brother were brought into the Milton Keynes city planning project. Asked to develop the town’s leisure space, Ray once again went the extra mile and brought Buckminster Fuller, the celebrated architect, on board. In his late twenties, Ray ‘retired’ to run an antique shop in London. Here, again, Ray quickly became successful, acquiring famous pieces of art deco furniture and curating exhibitions. Ray’s interest in this area spurred him to learn more. He received a degree from the Open University before being offered a place at Cambridge to study architecture. Later in life, Ray worked in schools to raise environmental awareness, which he credits as being his greatest creative contribution. In this podcast, Katie and Ray discuss the importance of thinking big in the creative industry, and how this ambitious drive can be harnessed for success. They also discuss Ray’s new book, Picasso’s Revenge, and the world of Picasso and 1920s Paris. Buy Picasso’s Revenge here: https://www.picassosrevenge.com/ Learn more about Claret Press: https://www.claretpress.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaretandConversation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaretPress

Episode 7: Ray Foulk by Claret & Conversation

Listen to award-winning composer and music director Adam Saunders discuss the joy of teaching and collaborating creatively. 

Episode 6: Adam Saunders by Claret & Conversation

Listen to the award-winning director and filmmaker Tor Bridges discuss using creativty as a force for positive change and social justice, and how this ethos has impacted her work.

Episode 5: Tor Bridges by Claret & Conversation

'Creativity is Curiosity.' Mathematics professor at Oxford, art historian, poet, philosopher, superb aphorist - is there anything Simon Altmann can't do? Listen as he discusses how creativity and curiosity have shaped his life.

Episode 4: Simon Altmann by Claret & Conversation

Listen to acclaimed playwright and author of Learning German (badly) Tim Luscombe, as he discusses European identity, Brexit and Eurovision.

Episode 3: Tim Luscombe by Claret & Conversation

Sweeten your January by listening to Clapham entrepreneur Wendy Yates discuss compotes, marmalades and ketchups and managing her own micro-business. 

Episode 2: Wendy Yates by Claret & Conversation

Sound artist Tansy Spinks talks about how to listen. What listening is. Thoughtful and informed, this experimental artist makes a fascinating podcast.

Episode 1: Tansy Spinks by Claret & Conversation

At what point does the craft of sewing meet art? Does teaching and parenting affect your creative professionalism? Find all the answers in this episode. Available now on all major platforms.

Episode 8: Pascaline Lambert by Claret & Conversation

Aliki Braine, artist, photographer, educator and activist took on the National Gallery in the name of justice and won! She's a committed artist who talks frankly about the demands of producing art while also being a mother and an educator. Listen to the conversation. Available now on all major platforms.

Episode 7: Aliki Braine by Claret and Conversation

Richard Lloyd-Morgan finds striking similarities as an opera singer and a vicar. "Just get out of the way and let Strauss/God do the work," he says. Listen to this beautiful man with his beautiful voice tell us about getting out of the way.

Episode 6: Richard Lloyd-Morgan by Claret & Conversation

You think you've got an extended family? Think again! Award winning Canadian filmmaker, Barry Stevens, has 600 siblings. Listen to his fascinating life.  

Episode 5: Barry Stevens by Claret & Conversation

Hannah Duffy is the multi-talented young actor who not only set up her own theatre company but also has a passion and talent for writing, shown through her involvement in the Writers Lab Programme at Soho Theatre.

Episode 4: Hannah Duffy by Claret & Conversation

This podcast is a heartwarming and insightful conversation with professionals in the creative industry. We find out what inspired them to risk their livelihoods to join the creative industry. Each guest brings a work of art that inspired them, and a work that they have, in turn, created. Join these fun, thoughtful and inspiring conversations: Claret & Conversation: Voices from the Creative Industry is sponsored by Claret Press and Clapham Publishing Services. Join us every Wednesday for a new podcast.

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