Professor Peter Johnstone from the University of Cambridge speaks to Matthew Parrott about a new choral work being performed at King’s College this week, which was inspired by his time in intensive care with Covid at Addenbrooke’s hospital. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Breakfast: Christ’s Lane Art Benches
Matthew Parrott speaks to Akua Obeng-Frimpong, Senior Arts Development Officer at Cambridge City Council about the Christ’s Lane Art Benches, designed to support artists who may otherwise not have access to exhibition space or funding. … [Read more...]
Matthew Parrott: Threads Through Creation
Ely Cathedral's Threads Through Creation exhibition features 12 giant embroidered silk panels that explore the story of Creation. Inspired by Genesis, the first book in the Bible, textile artist Jacqui Parkinson re-tells the story in a vibrant combination of layers of silk, hand-dyed materials, metallic leathers and gold leaf. She spoke to Matthew … [Read more...]
Matthew Parrott: Story of first cross-channel swimmer comes to Jesus Green Lido
Nothing Great is Easy is the story of the first cross-channel swimmer, Captain Matthew Webb. It’s going to be performed at the Jesus Green Lido this summer, as part of their centenary celebrations. Director Chris Hudson spoke to Matthew Parrott. … [Read more...]
Matthew Parrott: Dr Sean Lang
Matthew Parrott sits in for Steffi and is joined by Dr Sean Lang of Anglia Ruskin University who puts the week’s news into historical context. … [Read more...]
Britain’s answer to Galileo captured in Cambridge Festival play
Matthew Parrott speaks to David Sears, fintech entrepreneur, investor and playwright. David has written a new play about Jeremiah Horrocks (Britain’s answer to Galileo!), which will be showing at the ADC Theatre from 28 March until 1 April. … [Read more...]
Matthew Parrott: Open mic at The Boathouse
Matthew is joined by Matt Roberts, who organises the regular Open Mic session at The Boathouse on Chesterton Road. … [Read more...]
