Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
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Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
The Dance of Revolution: Resilience and Adaptability with Laura Harvey
Before the Applause Podcast
1 hour 21 minutes
5 months ago
The Dance of Revolution: Resilience and Adaptability with Laura Harvey
What does it mean to choose fulfilment over happiness in a creative career? Laura Harvey, Head of Creative Programmes at English National Ballet, shares her powerful journey from dancer to industry change-maker in a conversation that challenges traditional notions of success in the arts. With infectious energy and hard-won wisdom, Laura reveals how her career has evolved across 15 transformative years at ENB, demolishing barriers between "elite" dance and community engagement. She speaks can...
Before the Applause Podcast
Step behind the curtain with Dan Shipton, the visionary creative director whose spectacular work has dazzled millions worldwide. As co-founder of Black Skull Creative, Dan has crafted some of entertainment's most unforgettable moments—from Sam Ryder's Eurovision triumph to Jade Thirlwall's groundbreaking Brits performance, and the awe-inspiring spectacles of London 2012. What makes Dan's approach unique is his unwavering commitment to storytelling. "Every performance we create has a story at...
