A sheep burst into the room

The RAD has been sending examiners around the world for decades – initially in a world before mobile phones, internet or email. The RAD’s remarkable retired examiners share some unexpected travellers’ tales.

A sheep burst into the room

The RAD has been sending examiners around the world for decades – initially in a world before mobile phones, internet or email. The RAD’s remarkable retired examiners share some unexpected travellers’ tales.

Sarah Myles | interviews | Issue 10 – June 2024

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The RAD has been sending examiners around the world for decades – beginning in a world without mobile phones, internet or email. Dance Gazette meets some remarkable retired examiners at their annual reunion in London – dedicated people who crossed the world, examining for the RAD at a time when international travel wasn’t taken for granted. They share some unexpected travellers’ tales – about the non-stop 10-month examining tour, about sudden illness and generous hospitality, about intrepid travel and the sheep that burst into the room.

Interviews by David Jays and production by Sarah Myles.

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Sarah Myles is an award winning podcast producer whose projects include Tan France’s Queer Icons, Are You Convinced from UK Youth and Why Dance Matters, the RAD podcast.


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