Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. For episode 6 I'll be looking at a beautiful piece of story telling in David Bowie's Blackstar and examining the Bram Stoker short story; Dracula's Guest. I'll also be doing a reading from the short and of course i'll have some new opportunities and events for you to take part in. All music in this episode has been selected by me. Songs played in this episode: Blackstar - David Bowie Love Song For A Vampire - Annie Lennox Cirice - Ghost Opportunities from this episode: Open Culture - <a href="http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Open Culture</a> Radio Monologues - Kick It Down Productions <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> A Writers Lighthouse - <a href="https://www.meetup.com/AWritersLighthouseRetreat/ " rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Writers Lighthouse</a>  Chris Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com\@cw_stagg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@cw_stagg</a> Instagram <a href="http://www.Instagram.com\cw_stagg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">cw_stagg</a> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> Website <a href="http://www.cwstagg.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.cwstagg.com</a>

Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. For episode 5 I am joined by none other than Sarah Du-Feu; aka 'The Ballet Coach.' Sarah and I talk all about her approach to dancing, her amazing training and career, her own flourishing ballet school and new and extremely popular Ballet live streams for anyone to get involved with in their own home. Sarah also takes on the Words & Sound quiz, with her specialist subject; Sex & The City. As always, all music has been chosen by my guest. Links mentioned in this episode: Sarah's ballet school <a href="http://www.dufeudance.co.uk" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.dufeudance.co.uk </a> The Ballet Coach (Under construction) <a href="http://www.theballetcoach.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.theballetcoach.com</a> Instagram <a href="http://www.Instagram.com\theballetcoach" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Ballet Coach</a> Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SarahDuFeuTheBalletCoach/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Ballet Coach</a> Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoXKtJLuyb6gAG3sQlyq0Q" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Ballet Coach</a> Songs played in this episode: Do You Love me - The Contours Kiss from a Rose - Seal America - West Side Story Canned Heat - Jamiroquai You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates Romeo & Juliet Op. 64 Act 1 - Balcony Scene - Prokofiev Opportunities from this episode: LockDown OpenUp - Directors Cut Theatre <a href="https://directorscuttheatre.co.uk/about/opportunities/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">LockedDown OpenUp</a> TV Showcase - The Comedy Crowd <a href="https://comedycrowdtv.com/page/screening-event" rel="noopener" target="_blank">TV Showcase</a> Chris Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com\@cw_stagg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@cw_stagg</a> Instagram <a href="http://www.Instagram.com\cw_stagg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">cw_stagg</a> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> Website <a href="http://www.cwstagg.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.cwstagg.com</a>

Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. Episode 4 is the first isolation episode! While the epidemic sweeps the World, we must keep the arts going, so in this episode we take a look at a new regular feature of opportunities that you can apply for, we also look at soundscapes starting with Icelandic band Múm and finally we will be playing an amazing spoken word track from Tom Waits from his album Mule Variations. All music has been chosen by me and we finish the show with a brand new track from friend of the show Leanne Louise. Links mentioned in this episode: BBC Writers room comedy: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/script-room//" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/script-room//</a> Arts Council Financial Support: <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/covid-19/financial-support-artists-creative-practitioners-and-freelancers//" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/covid-19/financial-support-artists-creative-practitioners-and-freelancers//</a> Tom Wells Writing Exercises: <a href="https://www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/2020/03/25/playwriting-with-tom-wells-1-voice///" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/2020/03/25/playwriting-with-tom-wells-1-voice///</a> Songs played in this episode: Space - Neighbourhood Múm - Will the Summer Make Good For All of Our Sins Charlie Parker - My Old Flame Ghost - Square Hammer Tom Waits - What's He Building? Leanne Louise - Judgement Day Chris <a href="http://www.twitter.com\@cw_stagg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@cw_stagg</a>

Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. Super fun happy happy joy joy episode! My very special guests this week are Kiru and Devon from Tofu Cute. We talk about all things Japanese candy and Kawaii culture and for the first time ever we have a head to head in the W&S Quiz! I also take a quick look at MCM Comic Con and the anime explosion. All songs selected by Kiru and Devon, including a bit of an exclusive, the first air play of tracks from Devon's own band; Panda Island. Enjoy the show! Ps - Listen out for the long long man!... Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/tofucute/?hl=en  Twitter https://www.tofucute.com/  Songs played in this episode: Kiru: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Candy Candy "We chose this song as Kyary Pamu Pamu is one of the Queens of Kawaii, this song is super fun and is just the essence of J-pop!  Sugary, sweet and best of all - about Candy!" Twice – Candy Pop "Twice is a cutesy all girl-group from South Korea! When it comes to music, there’s a lot of hidden gems that we’re yet to hear over here in the west, and it’s the same with candy too!" Devon:  Panda Island - Invincible “My two greatest passions are Japanese kawaii culture, and music! My bandmate Sam and I always have the best time creating electropop as colourful, fun and sweet as Japanese candy. ‘Invincible’ is one of the first songs I started writing” Panda Island - Sky Kids “‘Sky Kids’ is a song about growing and moving on from the troubles of your past. We hope our music can give people the same feeling of joy we get when we’re creating it.”

Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. Here we go, it's a special horror episode of Words & Sound. My very special guest is Chris Nials, horror champion and founder of the brilliant London Horror Society. I had so much fun chatting with Chris in this episode, we talk all about his love of horror, all the great things that the London Horror Society is doing for the horror scene and indie horror film making, and we talk about two upcoming projects that Chris is involved with; 'Black Mass' and 'Eat Me Out - Of House And Home.' We also have the return of W&S quiz, tune in to see just how well Chris does with his specialist subject. All that and lots more so please tune in and share the love. Ps - I Changed the intro music for this episode just for Chris... horror fans, do you know what it is?... Links mentioned in this episode: http://londonhorrorsociety.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/londonhorrorsoc/ https://twitter.com/londonhorrorsoc/ https://www.instagram.com/londonhorrorsoc/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1P7oGLa3VZRIzfMoTUZc6Q All songs chosen by Chris: One Vision - Queen Firestarter - The Prodigy Disco 2000 - Pulp Seek And Destroy - Metallica

  Chris Stagg presents Words & Sound, the arts and culture podcast on Phoenix FM. Welcome friends to episode two, where my very special guest is actor, Sara Dee. In this episode, Sara gives some fantastic advice for writers, film makers and actors and we discuss her career including such films as A Field In England, High Rise, Borley Rectory and Prevenge. Sara also tells us all about being typecast as a dominatrix! For more information on Sara's  work please visit: www.saradee.co.uk SPOTLIGHT : https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1719-1206-8395 IMDB : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0214223/ Twitter : @1stsaradee Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/saradee01/ AGENT: Lola Williams   www.newwondermanagement.co.uk  All songs chosen by Sara: Winter In July - Bomb The Bass Bring Me To Life - Evanescence The Sound Of Silence - Disturbed Beautiful - Christina Aguilera