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All The World's A Stage

By: Alex Howard
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  • Welcome to All The World's A Stage, the dementia-friendly podcast from Capital Theatres. Presented by journalist Willy Gilder, now living with dementia, each episode showcases a different interest of a member of the dementia-friendly community in conversation with Capital Theatres. From scripts to spotlights, tea dances to technical, join Willy as he ventures into the beating heart of theatreland while finding out what measures are being taken to ensure Capital Theatres remains open and accessible to all.
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  • Episode 6: Sir Ian Rankin

    Episode 6: Sir Ian Rankin
    Jul 6 2023

    Willy speaks to novelist, philanthropist and wannabe rock star Sir Ian Rankin about his love of comics, music and why having an aging Inspector Rebus means his iconic hero remains forever interesting.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 5: Community Connections

    Episode 5: Community Connections
    May 24 2023

    Technology. In the world of theatre, it might seem like a means to an end. And yet here at Capital Theatres it kickstarted a very special community relationshi

    Find out more in Episode 5 of All The World’s A Stage, as Willy joins Capital Theatres’ Head of Technical Graham and choirmaster Alan, who discuss everything from Bovril to brass bands; motorbikes to Tracey Island (to say nothing of Alan’s great great grandfather’s dead donkey!) 
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    17 mins
  • Episode 4: Heritage

    Episode 4: Heritage
    Apr 13 2023

    What happened when Pavarotti visited the Festival Theatre? Ever wonder what the secret scribblings say in the King’s Theatre orchestra pit? And what on earth is a ‘dooket’?

    With a theatrical family dating back to the 18th century, Sylvia Rose talks to Capital Theatres’ Pablo Roberts about all things heritage, the ghosts that roam the Festival Theatre corridors, and why it’s important to keep memories of past performances alive. 
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    19 mins
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