OneTrackMinds is a live storytelling event about the way in which music affects the way we live our lives.
An entertaining cross between Desert Island Discs, The Moth Radio Hour and TED Talks, OneTrackMinds sees a selection of six guests each night, sharing stories about a song that inspired their work, made them fall in love, or changed their lives.
An entertaining cross between Desert Island Discs, The Moth Radio Hour and TED Talks, OneTrackMinds sees a selection of six guests each night, sharing stories about a song that inspired their work, made them fall in love, or changed their lives.
Previous guests have included virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, novelist Joe Dunthorne, comedian and DJ John Robins, and comedy writer David Quantick.
Returning to Wilton’s after their first shows in May 2016, OneTrackMinds presents a thought-provoking and engaging way of thinking about the music we love.
Returning to Wilton’s after their first shows in May 2016, OneTrackMinds presents a thought-provoking and engaging way of thinking about the music we love.
Thursday 23rd:
Natalie Haynes Comedian & Broadcaster
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. Her first novel, The Amber Fury, was published in 2014 and she is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. nataliehaynes.com
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. Her first novel, The Amber Fury, was published in 2014 and she is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. nataliehaynes.com
Jason Solomons Film Critic
Jason Solomons is one of the UK’s most respected film critics. He’s a journalist, broadcaster, and author. He appears weekly on Robert Elms' BBC London Radio show and is a writer for The Observer. @jasoncritic
Jason Solomons is one of the UK’s most respected film critics. He’s a journalist, broadcaster, and author. He appears weekly on Robert Elms' BBC London Radio show and is a writer for The Observer. @jasoncritic
Stuart Heritage Journalist
Stuart Heritage writes about film, TV and music for The Guardian. @stuheritage
Stuart Heritage writes about film, TV and music for The Guardian. @stuheritage
Keith Kahn-Harris Writer, Academic, Heavy Metal Expert
Keith Kahn-Harris is a sociologist and writer. He researches two different areas - metal music and Jewish communities. He may well be among the world’s foremost experts on metal and Jews. That is an even less impressive achievement than it sounds. @keithkahnharris
Keith Kahn-Harris is a sociologist and writer. He researches two different areas - metal music and Jewish communities. He may well be among the world’s foremost experts on metal and Jews. That is an even less impressive achievement than it sounds. @keithkahnharris
Dan Kieran - Writer, Publisher (Unbound)
Dan Kieran is a travel writer, humorist, literary editor and entrepreneur. He is the CEO and co-founder of the publishing company Unbound and the author of The Idle Traveller. @dan_kieran
Dan Kieran is a travel writer, humorist, literary editor and entrepreneur. He is the CEO and co-founder of the publishing company Unbound and the author of The Idle Traveller. @dan_kieran
James Wheale - Food Writer (Understory)
James is an artist, poet, maker and cook whose work fuses
storytelling and food. James runs Understory, a chocolate company that fuses the
two great oral traditions - storytelling and eating. @jameswheale
Friday 24th:
Nikesh Shukla - Journalist, Screenwriter
Nikesh Shukla is a writer. His debut novel, Coconut Unlimited, was published by Quartet Books and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2010 and long-listed for the Desmond Elliott Prize 2011. In 2016 he edited the essay collection The Good Immigrant. @nikeshshukla
Nikesh Shukla is a writer. His debut novel, Coconut Unlimited, was published by Quartet Books and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2010 and long-listed for the Desmond Elliott Prize 2011. In 2016 he edited the essay collection The Good Immigrant. @nikeshshukla
Geoff Deane - Writer, Creator of Kinky Boots
Geoff Deane is a screenwriter and songwriter, best known for creating the film and West End musical Kinky Boots. He was previously the lead vocalist in the band Modern Romance. @geoffdeanexxx
Geoff Deane is a screenwriter and songwriter, best known for creating the film and West End musical Kinky Boots. He was previously the lead vocalist in the band Modern Romance. @geoffdeanexxx
Molly Naylor - Poet
Molly Naylor is a scriptwriter, poet, performer and filmmaker. She is the co-writer and creator of Sky One sitcom After Hours. @mollynaylor
Molly Naylor is a scriptwriter, poet, performer and filmmaker. She is the co-writer and creator of Sky One sitcom After Hours. @mollynaylor
Charlie Lyne - Filmmaker & Journalist
Charlie Lyne is a filmmaker and critic, best known for the films Beyond Clueless and Fear Itself. He writes regularly in The Guardian. @charlielyne
Charlie Lyne is a filmmaker and critic, best known for the films Beyond Clueless and Fear Itself. He writes regularly in The Guardian. @charlielyne
Ruth Bratt - Comedian, Actor, Performer (Showstoppers, People Just Do Nothing)
Ruth Bratt is an actor, comedian and performer. She is a founder member of Showstoppers, the Olivier Award-winning improvised musical, and has appeared on countless TV shows, including, most recently, People Just Do Nothing. @ruthbratt
Ruth Bratt is an actor, comedian and performer. She is a founder member of Showstoppers, the Olivier Award-winning improvised musical, and has appeared on countless TV shows, including, most recently, People Just Do Nothing. @ruthbratt
Bill Griffin - Activist, founder of Crowdwish
Bill Griffin is a media and communication specialist. After
a career in marketing, Bill set up Crowdwish, a social network which helps make
people's wishes come true. @crowdwish