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Read our monthly interviews with the people who make Plymouth's cultural scene tick - artists, makers, community leaders, creatives.

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Ruby Yardley has been creating unique clothing items for the best part of forty years and is the guest on this week’s Plymouth Podcast with Richard Ward
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Dr Rosemarie Corlett talks with Richard Ward about her journey from, Jazz singer and music teacher to her Plymouth’s Laureate of words.
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In this ‘Made in Plymouth’ Podcast, Richard Ward talks with Alex Ward about her musical inspirations and collaborations.
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Hazel Hon is Leadwork’s resident writer, as well as a spoken word and cabaret artist that has made Plymouth her second home from home.
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Blessing Okumbor is an amazing international chef, specialising in the food of West Africa. She runs her own business and cooks for homeless people in the city.
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Made in Plymouth Community Reporter, Chi Bennett, explores the world of Slain McGough Davey, the visionary behind WonderZoo, discussing his unique performances, commitment to inclusivity, and aspirations for the future of WonderZoo.
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Rachel Hawadi, Project Manager at WonderZoo, discusses her passion for The Hidden Figures of Plymouth Project, highlighting the stories of people of colour who have made an impact on the city’s history. 
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Artist Terry Flower will be taking up residency at Grow Plymouth on from Tuesday 24th October at where he is using the downstairs space as a studio.
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Kosi is one of Made in Plymouth’s newest Community Reporters. Here he tells us about his life and how he has settled into living in Plymouth following a childhood in Nigeria.

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