October 2026 Fellows' update: Michael Umney
Michael Umney (CF 2025) produced Another Country with James Rebanks, a three-part BBC Radio 4 series exploring the lives of rural workers and communities in England.
By Michael Umney,
Kathy Hall (CF 2004) was invited to join ISTA Global Learning Through the Arts' specialist teaching team for its Theatre Arts Perspectives programme at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.
She delivered Peking Opera workshops to international students aged 16–19, continuing her work to promote Chinese traditional theatre following her Fellowship research in China.
Michael Umney (CF 2025) produced Another Country with James Rebanks, a three-part BBC Radio 4 series exploring the lives of rural workers and communities in England.
By Michael Umney,
JoJo Kirtley (CF 2024) has launched Theatre of the Survivor, a three-part podcast exploring violence against women and girls through original audio drama, music, creative storytelling, and conversations with women’s groups and professionals in the North East.
By JoJo Kirtley,
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) CEO and Co Artistic Director of Sweet Patootee Arts has shared that the Sweet Patootee Arts TURNING POINT heritage project brochure is out now and available to download for free.
By Tony Thompson,
Angela Samata (CF 2017) took part in a panel hosted by Living Museum Basel as part of Art Basel 2026, discussing her Churchill Fellowship research and the development of the Restoration, Health and Wellbeing Guide for gallery and museum staff.
By Angela Samata,