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What was the inspiration behind The Uninvited?
I’ve been wanting to write a ghost story for some time. I just needed to dream up a plot that I thought was worthy enough to explore. Usually my storylines come to me naturally, but in this instance, I was actively doing a creative writing exercise in a workshop and I managed to create the loose plot over the space of a few hours.
As well as being a rather …
What most appealed to you about The Uninvited?
I really liked the fact it felt like a new and original take on an established genre. There are familiar elements for those who like ghost stories, but it’s always nice to feel like even if you know the tropes, you can’t be sure of what’s going to happen next.
The story deals with themes such as trauma, deception and the things people do to survive. Is there anything …
What most appealed to you about The Uninvited?
I love a good ghost story but have never been part of one until now. The script appealed to me, so I grabbed the opportunity.
The story deals with themes such as trauma, deception, and the things people do to survive. Is there anything you particularly related to when reading it?
I have never had an encounter with a ghost, but I can imagine it could be quite traumatic, depending …
What most appealed to you about The Uninvited?
The character Chelsea, and that would have been my answer even if I wasn’t playing her. She is the light in what is a pretty dark plot, as well as being very comfortable in her own skin; something the other characters struggle with.
The story deals with themes such as trauma, deception, and the things people do to survive. Is there anything you particularly related to when reading it?
I …
What most appealed to you about The Uninvited?
From the first reading, I was hooked in by the well-rounded, believable characters. While the ghostly goings on are fantastical, and great fun to recreate, the strength of the dialogue keeps the play grounded in reality and creates a gripping narrative. I also love a ghost story.
The story deals with themes such as trauma, deception, and the things people do to survive. Is there anything you particularly related …
As we head towards December, Jody visited The Voice FM’s Laura James to discuss his latest project, an art exhibition, titled A Darker Christmas.
Entry is completely free and everyone is welcome to the Preview night, which is happening this Friday 1 December from 5:30-7:30pm.
To listen to the interview, hit the button below!
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C R E A T I V E E L E M E N T S
Project Overview
A Darker Christmas is an original art exhibition that highlights the many mental health conditions exacerbated by the holiday. Through the work of 18 local artists who are born or based in the South West, we have created an artistic exploration of the hidden horrors that lurk at Christmas, collaborating with many local and national charities to create a safe space …
On a gloriously sunny day, Laura James discussed Jody’s latest play, Silo, which is due to enjoy a 5-day run in local theatres this June.
Tickets are available at The Plough Arts Centre (15-16 June), and The Queen’s Theatre via the Fringe TheatreFest website (23-25 June).
To hear the interview, click below!
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What most appealed to you about Silo?
The interesting dynamic between the characters of Jarod and Noah, two opposite personalities forced to confront a very serious issue. And both dealing with it in their own unique way, which becomes all the more fascinating when Silo appears.
In the story, pandemics have become a regular part of life. The play feels semi-apocalyptic. Do you feel that Silo makes any statements about the state of the world?
I feel it …
What most appealed to you about Silo?
A big part of the story is the relationship between a son with a love of science and a father with a passion for poetry and their struggle to understand the passions of the other. I love that about the play as that struggle exists within me. Throughout my youth I studied art, I painted, and I wrote poetry, as well as spending many years as an artisan silver …