Episode 146: Nina Atesh

Persistent and Nasty

Today Elaine chats with writer/producer Nina Atesh. They discuss all things horror, the lack of opportunities for working class artist to be able to afford drama schools and how we are losing those voices and the freedom the horror genre gives us. Nina’s new play The Drought is play Old Red Lion Theatre tickets available here Tickets Nina Atesh Nina is a playwright who recently set up her own production company Pither Productions, Pither Productions was set up with the purpose of creating new theatre for never before seen brand new work! We produce new writing and are keen on stories that are other-worldly, spooky, ground breaking and are particularly keen on representing female and/or working class writers Website: pitherproductions.com Twitter: @pitherprods Instagram: @pitherproductions PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK ASN.COM- DONATE LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Stonewall UK Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ GATE WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/