Bonus Episode 5: A New Normal

Jess's Dad-Phil works for Big Impact, a charity that delivers workshops to young men about male violence against women and girls. Today, he is at Springbank Secondary school to talk to a group of lads about his beloved daughter, Jess. 

Catch up with Workie Ticket’s Artistic Director and Founder, JoJo & presenter, Sarah Hughes to find out about our #AllMenCan podcast and hear why, this time, we have chosen to talk to men. Funded by Operation Payback. Inspired by White Ribbon UK. 

As part of our real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas, listen to two North East women who share their own stories about maternity during the pandemic. 

As part of our real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas, listen to two North East women who share their own personal stories.

Catch up with Sarah Hughes and JoJo Kirtley as they talk about the importance of the real-life interviews that inspired the audio dramas for our Womxn Up? Podcast and life now during the pandemic, post party-gate.

Written by  JoJo Kirtley Performed by Jacqueline Phillips Directed by Charlotte Ryder ​Nana Hinny loves hugs, singing at her local ‘Singing for the Brain’ group and drinking decent whiskey. She misses her beloved Stan but is content with her life; watching the birds from her bungalow which overlooks Killy Lake…until the global pandemic changes everything and she suddenly finds her voice.

Written by Olivia Hannah Performed by Rachel Brownstein Directed by Corinne Kilvington Pre-pandemic Chrissy and Pete were happily child-free, spending their time and money on travel and new experiences. All that was swept away by Covid, and in its place came caring responsibilities for their nephew. Now, in the aftermath, Chrissy finds herself changed and looking for a new way to make life meaningful. www.workietickettheatre.com 

Written and Performed by Sarah Hughes Directed by Corinne Kilvington Michelle loves her job helping young people in the care system and prides herself on helping them feel less alone in the World. But, when the Coronavirus crisis enforces periods of isolation, she finds it hard to watch them struggle.  So, when she’s invited along to an online workplace “Well-being” Event to talk about her experience working in social care; she pulls no punches.

Find out more about the Womxn Up? Project from the producers as Sarah Hughes interviews founder of Workie Ticket Theatre CIC, JoJo Kirtley & Co-Artistic Director, Lindsay Nicholson and asks what inspired them to create a project about the impact of the pandemic on North-East Women. ​ Presented by Sarah Hughes