Richard Pye
Guest writer
Personal Brief
Richard is a Performer, Programmer and Presenter.
Richard has performed nationally and internationally with Russel Maliphant, James Cousins, Lea Anderson, Studio Wayne McGregor and Rosemary Lee. Richard has also worked with Live Art, Fashion and Film collaborations with artists such as visual artist Afra Zamara, Director Imogen Knight, and Poet James Massiah.
Richard has hosted and presented for live audiences, TV and Radio. Most of note, Richard hosted his own live interview series called "i am..." at the Southbank Centre, where guests spoke of life experiences relating to youth culture and the creative industries. Guests included MIA, Ashley Walters and Liv Little. Richard also hosts his own radio show on Camden Radio.
As a Producer Richard has worked for The Southbank Centre, Moniker Art Fair and The Place. His curatorial credits include Frameless LDN, Oxfam and Extinction Rebellion. Richard is also a PEER artist at Studio Wayne McGregor and currently sits on the Board of Directors at Danceeast, undertaking the role of Diversity Champion.
Artists on your radar, shout them out!
So many at the moment doing crazy different things...
Heres just a few movers, shakers and art makers to check out at the moment: Lea Tirabasso, Tito Bone, Grace Nicol, Thick and Tight, Nicola Gali, Roy Assif, Nell Brookfield, BYFYN, Samir Kennedy and Joe Bloom.
Which is your number one location - and what's it best for?
It has to be The Yard for the eclectic variety. Go and support some great independent dance, theatre, DJ sets and whatever else they feel like playing with. Safe to say it's programming I take a risk on and it pays off.
'Getting creative', what's it all about?
PLAY
Your Life, Right Now - what's the soundtrack?
Robyn, George Fitzgerald, FKA twigs, The Police - the list goes on...
What is your idea of a jolly good time?
I mean it probably wouldn't be 'jolly'
What happened the last time you were a complete disgrace?
I'm not sure I know you well enough to divulge yet.
