This week on The Lonely Arts Club, we’re joined by writer and proud Bootle native, Ian Salmon. A self-confessed geek long before it was fashionable, Ian’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From growing up as the son of a baker to spending years in retail management, he eventually found his true calling in the arts.
Ian shares how he transitioned into writing — taking up blogging and balancing freelance sports journalism (you might know him from The Anfield Wrap) with a growing reputation in theatre. His passion for the stage led to the acclaimed play Girls Don’t Play Guitars, a celebration of Liverpool’s musical heritage and female empowerment.
Join us as we talk geekdom, the thrill of theatre, and following your passion — even if it takes a while to find it.
This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Creative Enterprise at Edge Hill University.
Making connections through culture.
The podcast is edited by Roz DiCaprio who is the producer alongside Karen Appleton and Carl Hunter.
Audio production is by Sam Auguste of Onomatopoeia Studios in Liverpool.
Music is by Joseph McDade.
For more information on the work of the Institute for Creative Enterprise and courses at Edge Hill University, visit edgehill.ac.uk/ice
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