On this first episode of Discover Central, host Scott Bellamy talks with Central's Dr Nicola Abraham (Lecturer, Applied Theatre Practices) and Dr Selina Busby (Principal Lecturer, Course Leader MA Applied Theatre, Course Leader PG Cert Applied Theatre with Young People) about the innovative work they are undertaking, together with Central students, to support the wider community both in the UK and globally during COVID-19 lockdown.
We also hear from Central students Darius Gervinskas and Moneka Prato about projects they've been working on which are making a difference in the lives of isolated, at risk and sheltering individuals as well as to support front line workers in the NHS.
More information on Dr Abraham's work with the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust can be found on Central's website, where you can also read about projects with the staff and patients on Auchi Ward and listen to the immersive radio drama which was created at the start of lockdown.
You can read more about the Coronavirus Time Capsule by visiting Company Three's website, or you can learn more about Dr Busby's work in lockdown using Applied Theatre with students and colleagues around the world by visiting the International Applied Theatre Project website. 
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Central’s staff, students and alumni have spearheaded a number of initiatives to make a difference.  Visit the Central website to discover more.
**You can access a Dyslexia-friendly transcript of this episode here; with thanks to Karim Ghazzal, Darius Gervinskas and Liv Partridge for their time and effort in putting this together.**
Discover Central is hosted by Scott Bellamy and produced and edited by Megan Hunter.  Image by Patrick Baldwin.  Theme music "Emotive Technology" is by High Street Music and has been used with permission thanks to Premium Beats.  With thanks to colleagues and students at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.  
 
Discover Central's host, Scott Bellamy
 
Dr Nicola Abraham

Dr Selina Busby