Peta Lily – The Art of Being a Clown

Peta Lily – The Art of Being a Clown

In our final episode of the series we meet performer, theatre maker and workshop leader Peta Lily. We delve straight into the blood and guts of physical theatre, what is clowning and how relevant it is to performing. We ask what is a dark clown and dip our toe into...
Diane Spencer – The Art of Comedy

Diane Spencer – The Art of Comedy

Recorded in a time when we could all be in the same room and Paulus could snort in laughter. Meet Diane Spencer comedian and possible seamstress. We find out what an artist does when they also have a creative hobby. If you enjoy our little show please do give us a...
Stormina Teacup – The Art of Education

Stormina Teacup – The Art of Education

Recorded back in January on a lovely winter’s day, Emily and Paulus sat down with Stormina Teacup, primary school teacher by day and cabaret stage manager by night. We discover what Stormina loves about her school’s music teacher, how she has been included in an...
Onyx Fatale – The Art of Working the System

Onyx Fatale – The Art of Working the System

This week Paulus and Emily are joined by Onyx Fatale AKA Sikisa ‘Twix’ Barnes. ‘Twix’ performs both stand-up comedy and burlesque, sometimes both within the one act. She also holds down a full-time career. We discuss balancing work with performing and the desire to...
Michael Twaits – The Art of Drag

Michael Twaits – The Art of Drag

This week on the Up Yer Arts podcast Paulus and Emily throw the plan out of the window. Well, Paulus does, and Emily tries to reign them in. Our mission takes us to the ‘The Art of Drag Course’ creator Michael Twaits. We go on many twists and turns from...