Friends’ show offers insight into the arts
Bath Spa University friends Nigel Fryatt and Niklas Aarre have landed themselves a weekly slot as co-hosts on a new arts show on Radio Bath.
What started as an idea that was trialled one Sunday morning has translated into The Arts Show, a weekly slot the pair now co-host.
Nigel, who is studying for a master’s in arts management, and Niklas, who graduated with a master’s in directing, were both in agreement that the city of Bath needed a show about the arts.
The show airs on Radio Bath, a volunteer-based radio station which aims to engage with local communities, bring a voice to what is going on in Bath and the region, and promote local causes and projects.
Niklas said: “Nigel was covering a show that was on a Sunday morning. We toyed with the idea that Radio Bath needs to have an
art show, as it’s so important. So Nigel asked me if I wanted to come on the show and trial it.
“We did a show based on the theatre director and actor relationship.
“It had a good response and good feedback, so we were offered that slot, essentially for
the foreseeable future.”
Nigel said: “We’re looking at working closely together to bring real change to people in the community and students at large.
“My perspective is that art is incredibly important to the world. But I don’t think some of our population recognise that.
“So that’s why we want to go behind the scenes and show what goes into doing these things.”
You can get in touch with Nigel and Niklas by emailing arts@ radiobath.com.
You can tune into The Arts Show each Sunday from 10am to noon.