ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
Director, writer and performer Katie Villa of Quirk Theatre talks about imagination as activism, and how Theatre can help us imagine better futures.
In this joyful, reflective chat we cover:
- Katie’s creative roots and her discovery of Exeter’s vibrant arts scene.
- The evolution of Quirk Theatre, renowned for inventive family productions blending playfulness and purpose.
- Creating Dayzee and the World of Tomorrow — a show co-designed with Exeter’s children and climate scientists to explore optimistic futures.
- The process of turning big global challenges into accessible, funny, and emotionally resonant stories.
- Why “mischief and love” are at the heart of every Quirk show.
Resources & Links
- Quirk Theatre https://www.quirktheatre.co.uk
- The Bike Shed Theatre (Archive) https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
- Exeter Phoenix https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
- Theatre Alibi https://www.theatrealibi.co.uk
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