Welcome to the delightfully unconventional world of ‘Holding Up the Queue’ - this irregular, irreverent podcast explores esoteric ways of thinking, the magic of storytelling and some unexpected corners of creativity, taking the Harlequinade and transformation through play as the wellspring of some unusual and fascinating themes.
These podcasts are created by Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop in Covent Garden, at the heart of London theatre land for over 80 years.
Find out more about Benjamin Pollocks, please visit https://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter @Pollockstoyshop and join the conversation at #holdingupthequeue
Host - Simon Seddon
Producer - Isabelle Jarvis
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Welcome to the delightfully unconventional world of ‘Holding Up the Queue’ - this irregular, irreverent podcast explores esoteric ways of thinking, the magic of storytelling and some unexpected corners of creativity, taking the Harlequinade and transformation through play as the wellspring of some unusual and fascinating themes.
These podcasts are created by Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop in Covent Garden, at the heart of London theatre land for over 80 years.
Find out more about Benjamin Pollocks, please visit https://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter @Pollockstoyshop and join the conversation at #holdingupthequeue
Host - Simon Seddon
Producer - Isabelle Jarvis
Holding Up the Queue: Anthropomorphism and Children’s Toys, Illustration and Literature with artist & writer Charlotte Cory
Holding Up the Queue
31 minutes 8 seconds
6 years ago
Holding Up the Queue: Anthropomorphism and Children’s Toys, Illustration and Literature with artist & writer Charlotte Cory
Simon and artist Charlotte Cory embark on a spirited discussion on anthropomorphism – from Victorian taxidermy tableaus to the transformative power of play and illustration. These absurd worlds, populated by anthropomorphic inhabitants can help to encourage confidence in children and a sense of liberated perception of others through “pure fantasy”. Charlotte Cory certainly knows how...
Holding Up the Queue
Welcome to the delightfully unconventional world of ‘Holding Up the Queue’ - this irregular, irreverent podcast explores esoteric ways of thinking, the magic of storytelling and some unexpected corners of creativity, taking the Harlequinade and transformation through play as the wellspring of some unusual and fascinating themes.
These podcasts are created by Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop in Covent Garden, at the heart of London theatre land for over 80 years.
Find out more about Benjamin Pollocks, please visit https://www.pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter @Pollockstoyshop and join the conversation at #holdingupthequeue
Host - Simon Seddon
Producer - Isabelle Jarvis
