Talking ArtZ –BIG Arts Night on Radio Blue Mountains!'
Talking ArtZ –BIG Arts Night on Radio Blue Mountains!
Talking ArtZ –BIG Arts Night on Radio Blue Mountains! 
On this podcast from April 9th on Radio Blue Mountains we’re bringing you a special extended edition of Talking ArtZ — an oversized show packed with rich conversations, creativity, and inspiration from our local arts community.
On Talking ArtZ, we dive into a fascinating conversation with local illustrator Bill Hope, whose journey from commercial art to collaborating with beloved children’s author Andy Griffiths has led to something truly magical — a live theatre production at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
Hear how a simple idea — “I’ve lost my sock” — grew into the wildly imaginative world of You and Me in the Land of Lost Things, complete with flying bathtubs, pirate ships, and oceans of snapping turtles. Bill shares the behind-the-scenes story of:
Being discovered through his spontaneous online sketches
Co-creating stories in real time with Andy Griffiths
Transforming illustrations into full-scale theatre design
And rediscovering the joy of drawing exactly the way he wants
It’s a beautiful full-circle moment — from reading illustrated books as a child to now inspiring the next generation.
We also feature a deeply moving conversation between Robyn Catchlove and Barbara Lepani, exploring the powerful ideas behind the Regenesis Project — a call-out to creatives across the Blue Mountains to reimagine our place in the world.
Barbara reflects on:
“Regenesis” as rethinking our role in the whole of creation
Our kinship with nature — seeing ourselves as part of a living, connected world
The simple but profound wisdom of connection, presence, and belonging
It’s a conversation that invites us to slow down, listen — and reconnect with what really matters.
We also caych up with Linda Kemp to discuss the 'Blue Mountains Pottery Fair' at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts on April 18th and 19th.
Then stay tuned for Blue Mountains Live, bringing you the best in local music to round out an inspiring evening with an interview with the stars of 'Grease vs Rocky Horror', coming to the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub.
Tune in to Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM or stream online every thursday from 6pm to get your regular fix.
A bigger show, deeper conversations, and a celebration of creativity, imagination, and connection.
