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Why has it taken a global health crisis to make the arts pay more attention to accessibility? This episode features a relaxed conversation with artist Steven Fraser about his private play, ‘Stay Together’, We discussed barriers to disabled and neuro-diverse artistis, Steven's manifesto for radical change and the importance of self-care during the pandemic.

An egg-scellent conversation with Jared Schiller - a filmmaker and the curator of Exhibition for Chickens. I learned how Jared convinced a flock of high profile artists to produce work for his menagerie of farm animals.  We discussed why art and humour don't often go together and the benefits of slowing down.

I interviewed Cultural Researcher and Curator Tanaka Saburi about billboard project Molasses Gallery, BLM and Black creativity. Birmingham born Saburi revealed how his previous career as a Tailor on Saville Row informs his curatorial practice and we talk money. 

I discussed the critically acclaimed play Work.txt with the show's Creative Director, Nathan Ellis, and Producer, Emily Davis. Part comedy, part existential nightmare, Work.txt is a zoom play with a philosophical difference. In our enjoyable conversation, Nathan and Emily unlocked behind-the-scenes insights, giggled over worst heckles and shared top tips for aspiring practitioners. 

I interviewed the delightful Corey Baker to get behind the scenes of his award-winning Swan Lake Bath Ballet. During our light-hearted conversation, Corey revealed how a hilarious lightbulb moment led to him directing 27 of the world's best ballerinas from his, err...toilet.... We discussed how he did it, what keeps him inspired and why dance needs to get moving with the times.

Food glorious food! Kiran Chahal, the founder of Made Up Collective, unlocks how she got her community food response to covid-19 - Made Up Kitchen - off the ground and into the Kingsmead Estate in Hackney. We discuss the importance of community, the nightmare that is arts funding applications and hear from local residents who help run the project.

Musician and co-founder of Club Quarantine, Ceréna Sierra, unlocks how the hottest clubnight of 2020 went 'viral'.  We discuss her experience of transitioning during the pandemic, Lady Gaga and the future of nightlife post-pandemic. Trigger warning: gender dysphoria, depression and strong language.

I interviewed festival Director and forest lover, Sarah Bird. Instead of recreating her annual Timber Festival online, she and her team at Wild Rumpus did something a bit special: Sounds of the Forest, a crowdsourced map of forest sounds from around the world. I learned how she responded to change, the ins and outs of making a soundmap and how a project like this can have long term impacts. We discussed nature's significance during lockdown and the importance of staying positive.

Subscribe to Unlocked with Olivia Bright - the podcast exploring the most creative projects to come out of covid-19. It’s hosted by me, curator Olivia Bright. Each episode invites a different creative practitioner to unlock the know-how, big issues and personal stories behind their innovative response to the new-normal.  Each episode comes with tons of accessible resources published on the website -  so there’s plenty to feed your curiosity and spark inspiration. Like and subscribe @unlockedwitholiviabright unlockedpodcast.co.uk