Episode 9 - Jennifer Bates

In today's episode Elaine sits down with Jennifer Bates. Artistic Director of the DH Ensemble. They chat about Jen's most recent work and what she has coming up. Covering everything from Breast milk to taking up your own space. Jen's daughter makes a few guest vocals throughout the podcast as well. Enjoy. Co-founder and Director of the DH Ensemble, Jennifer has directed each of the Ensemble's projects to date. Other theatre credits include companies such as The Tron Theatre, Glasgow, The Byre Theatre, St Andrews, Poorboy Theatre, Bard In The Botanics, Glasgow Rep and The Royal Shakespeare Company Studio. Film and TV include Ickleflix Production 'Fast Romance' and Belle and Sebastian's music video 'White Collar Boy'. She has worked extensively with Solar Bear Theatre Company and Youth Arts Scotland/National Theatre of Scotland. She has directed several works with Solar Bear’s Deaf Youth Theatre including a collaboration with electronic duo, Tigerstyle and The Arches. She completed her Masters (with Distinction) in Advanced Theatre Practice at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Follow DH Ensemble on Twitter @DH_Ensemble Find out more www.dhensemble.com Follow Jen on Twitter @jenkbates Find out more at www.jenniferkbates.com Follow Persistent and Nasty on Twitter @PersistentNasty Persistent and Nasty is co-produced by Edinburgh based live-arts production house Civil Disobedience. Follow them on Twitter @weareohsocivil and find out more about our work at www.wearecivildisobedience.com