S6, E10 James Stedman | Storyteller, poet and theatre-maker

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we meet James Stedman, a storyteller, poet, and theatre‑maker whose work blends queer identity, folklore, and heartfelt social commentary. Based in Leith, James creates imaginative, emotionally rich performance that weaves together fairy-tale logic, personal memory, and contemporary politics.We explore his multidisciplinary practice across storytelling, spoken word, playwriting, and devised theatre, and how themes of class, mental health, and queerness shape his artistic voice. James shares insights into his creative process, his love of mythic storytelling, and the ways he refracts lived experience through poetry and folklore.The conversation dives into Joyfully Grimm, his acclaimed one‑person show reimagining queer adolescence during the era of Section 28. Praised for its emotional clarity and political resonance, the piece combines traditional tales with original poetry to illuminate the complexities of growing up queer.Episode recorded on 5 February 2026. Website: www.jamesstedmanplays.comInstagram: @jamesstedmanplaysPodcast details:Podcast email: [email protected]: www.artiststales.netInstagram: @artists_tales_podcastThreads: @artists_tales_podcast