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The Downing Arts Podcast
Downing Arts is the combination, collaboration, and contemplation of Drama, Music, the Visual Arts, and Literary activities across the college – bringing together students, Fellows, staff, and the wider community to participate, observe, and enjoy a richly stimulating cultural environment. Join me, Louisa Denby - Downing's Director of Music - for a weekly digest of Creative Arts events in college, plus exclusive interviews with students, staff, Fellows, and alumni. Episodes are released weekly…
Episodes
The Downing Arts PodcastMT26.5 The genius of Lubomyr Melnyk
We meet Nathan Adlam, a student of Lubomyr Melnyk, ahead of the latter's greatly anticipated concert on Tuesday. Cover image credit Nathan Adlam. -=-=-=-…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT26.4 Building in miniature
Vicki Ambery-Smith tells us about her work as a silversmith. Cover image credit Vicki Ambery-Smith -=-=-=- Thursday 22 October, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Griffin…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT26.3 Here's a pretty mess!
We catch up with Library Assistant Harley Jones and talk tiddlywinks, Gilbert & Sullivan, and more! Tiddlywinks @ Downing…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT26.2 The Princess and the Surfboard
PhD student Jo Tonge introduces us to the weird and wonderful world of Hawaiian surfboards. Cover image credit Tom Pohaku Ston. -=-=-=- Thursday 8 October…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT26.1 Freshers' Special
Downing Freshers' Reps: James Woodham and Zaria JG. @downingfreshers2026 Email: freshers-reps@dow.cam.ac.uk -=-=-=- Downing College Music Society: Ameiyah…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.9 May Week Special
A feature-length episode to finish off this fourth series of the Downing Arts Podcast: a special interview with Downing alumnus and former diplomat Leigh…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.8 May Week Preview
Former Education student Lily Ellis drops by one year after graduation; we also hear from Jude Hughes about a play he has written. Cover image credit Louisa…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.7 Ever-increasing Circles
We catch up with recent graduate George Jackson as he begins his career in the world of Musical Theatre. -=-=-=- Cover image credit Paul Ashley. Sunday 14…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.6 This episode is such fun
Graham Robertson Research Fellow Dr Rachel Coombes chats about her favourite TV show. -=-=-=- Cover image credit Louisa Denby. -=-=-=- Sunday 7 June, 6pm…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.5 Ten Good Years
Steve Bennett, Keeper of the Heong Gallery, gives us an insight into the new exhibition. -=-=-=- Credit image Peter Lanyon’s Drift, 1961. © Estate of Peter…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.4 A medic on a mission
James Bibey shares his love of composing music for the liturgy. -=-=-=- Cover image credit Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1883?53 Illuminated Choral Manuscript…
The Downing Arts PodcastET4.3 The shocks are just the opening act
PhD student Orlando Timmerman discusses how he fell into producing his first play. -=-=-=- Cover image credit Orlando Timmerman. -=-=-=- Thursday 14 & Friday…
The Downing Arts PodcastET26.2 A Culinary Design
We hear from Dr Aram Mooradian about his creative architectural projects. -=-=-=- Cover image 'Gyumri (historical centre)', credit O'micron, used under the…
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ET26.1 The Launch of the Leaves
We celebrate the launch of the Leaves and catch up on Creative Arts activities in college. -=-=-=- Cover image copyright Paula Heister 2023. -=-=-=- Sunday 3…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.9 Lent Term Special
College Archivist Jenny Ulph reveals a surprising musical history at Downing. -=-=-=- Cover image Music Society programme, 1896. -=-=-=- Friday 20 March, 4-6pm…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.8 Face-to-face with Elizabeth I
The curator of the new exhibition in the Heong Gallery, 'Tudor Contemporary', gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process. -=-=-=- Cover…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.7 A Festival of New Writing
Tune in to hear all about the forthcoming Festival of New Writing. -=-=-=- Cover image copyright Downing Dramatic Society. -=-=-=- Thursday 5 March, 5pm…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.6 Is this going to be too bright?
Third-year Computer Scientist Bryan Abi Karam chats about his work as a photographer. -=-=-=- Cover image in the public domain. -=-=-=- Thursday 26, Friday 27…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.5 Are you reading silently?
Dr Ewan Jones discusses his recently-published novel, and how he's trying to revive a centuries-old artistic practice. -=-=-=- Cover image credit Irene…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.4 Stanley Kubrick meets Barry Lyndon
House Porter Gustavo Ávila chats about his favourite film. -=-=-=- Cover image in the public domain. -=-=-=- Thursday 12 February, 9-9.30pm, Chapel: Come and…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.3 Send in the Clowns
Third-year HSPS student Ivan Ampiah discusses his love of Musical Theatre. -=-=-=- Thursday 5 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Howard Assembly Room: DCMS Chapel Choir…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.2 In Pursuit of a Pheasant Plucker
We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey. Cover image credit Louisa Denby. -=-=-=- Thursday 29 January, 9pm, Chapel…
The Downing Arts PodcastLT26.1 Would you like Soup with your crossword?
Head of Academic Skills, Dr Hamish Symington, chats about his alter ego as a cryptic crossword setter. Cover image released under Creative Commons CC0 1.0…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.10 Bridgemas Special
In this Bridgemas Special episode, we're joined by new band Cash Only, as well as Honorary Fellow and former Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, Martin…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.9 In space no one can hear you scream
Purchasing & Stores Manager David Stroud tells the story of his first encounter with 'Alien'. Cover image by Jacob-the-fox-critic, licensed under Creative…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.8 The Little Prince
PhD student Remi Poulard discusses his favourite book. Cover image: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, public domain. -=-=-=- Thursday 20 November, 9pm, Chapel: Choral…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.7 The Mask of Agamemnon
Visiting Scholar Demetrius Floudas enthuses about the Mask of Agamemnon, and we hear from one of the directors of this week's DDS show, 'An Evening with…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.6 The Devil in the Details
Third-year Art Historian Apple Sershi reveals why the devil in art is so fascinating. Cover image: detail from Bartolomé Bermejo (1440-1500) 'St Michael…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.5 A Gap in the Clouds
Downing's Creative Arts Co-ordinator Fran Rothwell-Hughes introduces the new Gallery Exhibition 'A Gap in the Clouds'. Cover photo: Edvard Munch, Melancholy…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.4 Witness for the Prosecution
Continuing last week's law-related theme, masters student Tiffany Tivasuradej discusses Agatha Christie's play 'Witness for the Prosection'. Cover photo by…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.3 Is the Master legally blonde?
The Master Professor Graham Virgo discusses his favourite film. Cover image copyright Eva Rinaldi, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.2 1816: The Year without a Summer
Downing alumna Natasha Atkinson and fourth-year Trinity student Nat Riches chat about their show '1816: The Year Without a Summer', currently touring the UK…
The Downing Arts PodcastMT25.1 Freshers' Special
Downing Freshers' Reps: Mercedes van Niekerk, Mia Lee, Edward Campbell, and Bwalya Kalusa. @downingfreshers2025 / @downingfreshersplay /…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.10 May Week Special
A feature-length episode to finish off this first series of the Downing Arts Podcast. We catch up with departing Organ Scholar Dominic Remedios, and meet up…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.9 May Week Preview
DDS President Lily Ellis and May Week Show producer Joe Short discuss the forthcoming production of 'As You Like it', and the Griffin Singers chat all things…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.8 A History of Britain as never before
First-year engineer James Waine tells us about the epic outdoor theatre Kynren, for which he volunteers every summer. www.11arches.com Cover image copyright…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.7 Faire is the Heaven
Curator Martin Gayford talks about Gillian Ayres and the new exhibition, and fifth-year medic James Bibey discusses his favourite piece of music. Cover image…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.6 A linguist in Peru
We catch up with third-year student Tomos Davies, currently on his year abroad in Peru, chatting travel and photography. Cover image copyright Tomos Davies…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.5 A medic's take on Paddington
First-year medical student Bede Doe gives his take on the Paddington film trilogy. Cover image "Paddington", Paddington Bear, Paddington Station by Oast House…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.4 A glimpse into the Advanced Popular Performance Scheme
Imi Barnes and Denise Robalo chat about their experiences on the Advanced Popular Performance Scheme. Cover photo copyright Sarah Higgins. -=-=-=- The Advanced…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.3 A postcard from Hong Kong
Alumnus competition success and a chat with cellist Adrian Tsui about the music scene in Hong Kong. Cover photo copyright Louisa Denby. -=-=-=- Adrian Tsui…
The Downing Arts PodcastET25.2 What do volcanoes and Downing have in common?
We reveal the winners of the Twining Egginton Prize in Fine Arts, before meeting Dr Rachel Coombes, Keeper of the Heong Gallery. Nick and Sara Rawlinson chat…
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ET25.1 Downing: THE Creative Arts College!
Welcome to the first episode of the Downing Arts Podcast! Join us as we launch the Creative Arts Strategy and the Leaves anthology, and discover the winner of…
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