'Patient Soldier' With Barra Fitzgibbon

In this episode of the Take a Chance on You podcast, host Alexandra Forsyth and guest Barra Fitzgibbon share insights on community engagement, the power of storytelling, and the journey of creating a play about COVID-19 ICU experiences.

Discover how passion, networking, and resilience can turn ideas into impactful projects, with practical tips for aspiring creators.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:59 The Podcast Journey and Growth

01:51 Meeting at a Networking Event

02:35 Finding Guests and Personal Stories

03:24 About Bloomsbury Institute and Community Engagement

04:27 Building Confidence Through Media

05:44 Passion for Community and Travel

06:20 Curiosity as a Driving Force

07:12 Spotlighting Students and Bloomsbury Dialogues

08:00 Impact of Media on Student Confidence

09:40 Reflections on COVID-19 and Human Connection

10:57 The Story Behind the COVID Play

13:18 Adapting the Play and Creative Process

15:17 Success at Bloomsbury Festival and West End

16:36 Touring the Play in Ireland

18:18 COVID as a Setting, Not the Main Story

18:51 Real Audio Conversations in the Play

19:48 Future Festival Plans and Re-Engagement

20:39 Funding and Sponsorship Strategies

23:51 The Power of Community Support

26:29 Balancing Passion and Practicality

29:52 The Future of Bloomsbury and Personal Goals

39:38 Lessons on Luck, Passion, and Persistence

41:07 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

 Resources

Bloomsbury Institute - https://www.bloomsbury.ac.uk/

Patient Soldier Play Tour Ireland - https://linktr.ee/patientsoldier

Bloomsbury Festival - https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/

LinkedIn - Barra Fitzgibbon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrafitzgibbon/

Blog about ICU experience - https://example.com/icu-blog

Website - https://linktr.ee/patientsoldier