Episode 180: Disciples Co-Directors Rachel Drazek & Ellen Renton

Elaine chats with co-directors Ellen Renton and Rachel Drazek of Stellar Quines production of Disciples in association with The Traverse Theatre. Elaine, Rahel and Ellen chat the creation of Disciples, their working process, the joy of a creative rehearsal space and of course we couldn’t avoid the conversation round the Scottish Government breaking their promise to reinstate the 10% cut to Creative Scotland’s budget. Disciples is on at The Traverse Theatre Edinburgh 5-7th October 2023 and Northern Stage Newcastle 7-9th November 2023. Tickets below https://stellarquines.co.uk/show/disciples/ Below is the link to stop the arts cuts petition and the information on the Demo being held outside the Scottish Parliament 3rd October 2023 at 12pm. https://www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/scotland-cuts-reimposed/ https://www.megaphone.org.uk/events/demo-stop-the-cuts-to-culture-funding?link_id=1&can_id=f0884d67d9138b6f44316b85881bb956&source=email-join-us-next-week-to-stop-the-cuts-to-arts-funding&email_referrer=email_2062668&email_subject=join-us-next-week-to-stop-the-cuts-to-arts-funding&link_id=2&can_id=3a49a7db8e1e7a584b066e3ef5c8eb48&email_referrer=email_2062668&email_subject=join-us-next-week-to-stop-the-cuts-to-arts-funding Disciples Disciples is a brand-new production from Scotland’s leading intersectional feminist theatre company Stellar Quines. The show is devised in collaboration with five women and non-binary performers who identify as D/deaf and disabled, led by director Rachel Drazek (Movement Director - My Left Right Foot) and poet/playwright and performer Ellen Renton (Within Sight). Disciples is a joyful, dynamic performance that comes to life through a blend of music, movement, text and image - led by poetry. Themes in the piece include finding joy, finding faith, finding power and what happens to the parts of ourselves that we are asked to hide. Questioning who gets to be the storytellers of our experiences, Disciples joins the voices of those working to break down these barriers, in the arts and beyond. Ellen said: “It’s a rare and beautiful thing to be able to build a creative space with so many D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people across the cast and team. This is not a show about disability, but it will challenge preconceptions.” OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Support In The Room - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-the-room Email – [email protected] Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/