27/02/2026
Growing up in a deadbeat town as a deadbeat, a neurodivergent, a creative, someone who’s a little lost, you don’t get handed much. You make do, you learn to appreciate what you have. And occasionally something special happens and it suddenly all seems like the stars are aligned, you have your people and they have you. That’s a rarity but that happened when Metal Peterborough arrived here. You all of a sudden belong. You’re not a weirdo on the periphery. And that changes your course forever.
Over time of course people move on, things change and tonight saying goodbye to the last of the ‘old guard’ was for me, super emotional. Things have transpired over the years that make creatives less and less able to just ‘be’ but you gave us respite. You made it all seem possible. They’ll be new chapters of course but what you gave us is immeasurable and will be with us forever. (It’s not a eulogy I know but Christ on a bike it kinda feels like one). Good luck Ruth. And my immense love and gratitude to you, Mark, and Sarah as well xx
16/02/2026
I’ll be hosting the Q&A for this so please come along!
Looking to connect with filmmakers in your community?
Join us at Odeon Peterborough for a screening of the Uncommon Voices shorts programme, plus BFI NETWORK short Cuppa Chai (dir. Amit Kaur), in partnership with the Independent Cinema Office.
Come along to discover how working class filmmakers are capturing British life today, as well as see a BFI NETWORK filmmaker bring their story to life. Stick around afterwards for a Q&A with some of the filmmakers about their creative process, funding journey, and how to make connections in the industry.
📅 6 to 8pm, Tuesday 10 March
📍 Odeon Cinema, Peterborough
🎟️ £5 (£3 for under 25s)
Link to book: https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/film-hub-south-east/network/uncommon-voices/
15/10/2025
A year ago today I lost my mum.
It was an out of the blue loss, my mum definitely had a good few years left in her. It was a shock and I’m still feeling and struggling with that loss today. In this episode, in a role reversal, I talk to my good friend and past podcast guest Anita Nayyar about my mum, what happened and the grieving process over the year. This seems the logical place to end the series so this will be the final episode. Thanks so much to those that have supported the podcast and have listened over the years, it’s been a gift for me and my family. Not only have I learnt about so much grief and have gained a better understanding but I’ve also had the immense privilege of talking to those that have shared their stories with me in such a generous and intimate way. The whole thing will stay with me forever. Much love, Jay x
Get the new episode wherever you get your podcasts by searching “Good Grief - Jay Gearing” or follow this link: https://pod.link/1610141729/episode/NjhlZmEyMzQ1ODg5M2JiNmUzNDM5YmEw
20/06/2025
Had the absolute pleasure of filming the live show of ‘Henry the VIII Used To Hate Us’ last night in Boston. A genuinely incredible show filled with politics past and pre set, folk music and deep emotion. And today I get to proudly wear this t-shirt. If anyone is in the Fenland area over the next few weeks I recommend, no demand that you go see it!
10/06/2025
Nothing better than seeing your film on the big screen! Thanks so much to for hosting, such a fantastic cinema.
Link to the film in the comments.
20/06/2025
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