Episode 4: David Kirkbride

In this episode of Sgraffito: Creative Journeys from Cumbria, Naomi Frost talks to Penrith-based actor, writer and director David Kirkbride. From training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to performing at the National Theatre and in the West End, David has built an impressive career on stage and screen. Recorded at Theatre by the Lake, they discuss his journey into acting, the realities of working in a highly competitive profession, and what it means to build a creative career in Cumbria.

In this episode of Sgraffito: Creative Journeys from Cumbria, Naomi Frost visits ceramicist Lauren Reid in her garden studio on the edge of the Lake District.Inspired by Cumbria's landscapes and seascapes, Lauren creates functional and decorative pottery rooted in a deep connection to place. Together, they discuss perfectionism, the creative process, finding inspiration in the natural world, and the realities of building a creative career in rural Cumbria.

In this episode of Sgraffito: Creative Journeys from Cumbria, Naomi Frost speaks with actor, comedian and founder of Big Fish Comedy Club, Steph Bradshaw, ahead of a show at Rheged near Penrith. They discuss Steph's journey into comedy, the social dynamics of the stand-up scene, and the opportunities and challenges of producing comedy in Cumbria.

Emily Fairlie Baker & Jack Fawdry Tatham In the first episode of Sgraffito: Creative Journeys from Cumbria, Naomi Frost visits Market Place Print Studio in Cockermouth to speak with artists Emily Fairlie Baker and Jack Fawdry Tatham. They discuss their career journeys, running a studio together, the realities of making a living as artists, and the opportunities and challenges of building a creative practice in Cumbria.