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23 April 2016
Shakespeare400: Test your knowledge!
by Ellen Orange ContributorHow well do you know The Bard?
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22 April 2016
Voice's guide to Shakespeare400
by Ellen Orange ContributorIn celebration of Shakespeare400 Ellen Orange brings you some of his best lines and a guide to help you celebrate this week.
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18 April 2016
Introducing 'Can Art Change the World' Judge No.2: Neha Lakhanpaul
by Emily Steer Voice TeamNeha Lakhanpaul is one of our Youth Network members for 2015-16, in her role as Arts Award Activist. She's a London-based Law Student and dancer, who also loves graffiti and activist art. She's currently setting up her own non-profit arts organisation.
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15 April 2016
Tech backlash: the resurgence of film, vinyl and paperbacks
by Ellen Orange ContributorTechnology has advanced art - for better or worse - at a speedy pace in recent years. But with the recent growth in vinyl sales, and the ongoing trend for film photography, is it really all over for analogue?
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14 April 2016
Lisa Williamson on female authors and gender neutral book covers
by Georgie Cubin ActivistI attended a panel discussion with leading YA author Lisa Williamson (The Art of Being Normal), senior editor Vicky Blunden (Myriad editions) and Leicester-based author Bali Rai. The event was held in one of the University of Leicester's lecture theatres.
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13 April 2016
Map of Me - Half Moon Young People's Theatre
by Neha Lakhanpaul ActivistA spoken word and theatre piece written by award-winning poet Rosemary Harris. Produced by Papertale in partnership with Apples and Snakes at the Half Moon Theatre.
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4 April 2016
Does the future of book covers lie in animation?
by Ellen Orange ContributorThe need for a relationship between technology and design has been accepted for a long time, mainly in the category of graphic design. The relationship between technology and art however has often been more controversial.
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1 April 2016
Can art change the world? Judge No.1 announced: Agi K
by Emily Steer Voice TeamUntil 30th April 2016, we're calling for artworks that make a difference. Who better for our first judge, than young filmmaker and Gold achiever Agi K?
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29 March 2016
Cover to Cover: Literary London
by Ellen Orange ContributorDiscover the best places for a book lover to visit in the capital.
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29 March 2016
BRIGHTON FRINGE: HOW TO GET INSURED - FREE WORKSHOP
by Brighton FringeJoin the experts from Brighton Fringe's preferred supplier, encoreinsure.com to find out: Who needs cover? What is adequate cover? What happens if you don't have insurance? And about the special Brighton Fringe offer available to our participants.
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24 March 2016
BRIGHTON FRINGE: MARKETING PLAN 1-2-1 SESSION - FREE WORKSHOP
by Brighton FringeHave you planned your marketing activities for Brighton Fringe 2016? Are you trying some new approaches and not sure if they'll work? Book a session with a member of our team to talk through your plans. We'll look at your print design, press release or any other materials and offer helpful and practical advice.
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22 March 2016
HOW TO: ATTRACT AN AGENT - FREE WORKSHOP
by Brighton FringeAre you hoping to attract an agent during Brighton Fringe 2016? Are you nervous about how best to approach them? Perhaps you're not sure what type of agent is right for you.
Join us for a panel discussion with Industry experts to learn all the do's and don't's of attracting an agent.
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11 March 2016
Blake Remixed
by Ellen Orange ContributorMerging 18th Century poetry with modern hip hop, this performance from rapper and human beatbox Testament is exactly how to integrate different art forms.
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10 March 2016
Five of the best female novelists
by Ellen Orange ContributorThis Tuesday was International Women's Day, and there are plenty of related events continuing into this weekend. As a lover of all things lit, I decided to pick my top 5 female writers who celebrate women, feminism or gender equality.
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7 March 2016
Ellen's 100 Happy Days
by Ellen Orange ContributorCould you be happy for 100 days? Maybe just for a moment each day. Ellen Orange shares her story.
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3 March 2016
Literature and mental health: Part 2
by Ellen Orange ContributorI am now halfway through Warwick University's Literature and Mental Health course on Future Learn and it has been such an interesting experience. We cover one topic per week and so far we have looked at Stress, Heartbreak, and Bereavement.
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2 March 2016
Cover to cover: a tale of two versions
by Ellen Orange ContributorAdaptations are a dividing force between book fans. Maybe you loved the book and can't bear to see your imagined version ruined, or maybe you are really keen to see your favourite book on the big screen.
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28 February 2016
Bath Literature Festival Big Read
by Ellen Orange ContributorClaire Fuller talks about her fairy-tale thriller novel Our Endless Numbered Days, this year's Bath Big Read.