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27 February 2016
DJ Taylor's The Prose Factory at Bath Literature Festival
DJ Taylor explores the history of literary culture the subject of his new book in an engaging and accessible way.
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27 February 2016
Ask a Literary Consultant at Bath Literature Festival
Have you ever wondered just how you break into the industry? What do you need to do? What kind of book do publishers want? Literary consultant Helen Bryant can answer all your questions...
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27 February 2016
Sebastian Faulks at Bath Literature Festival
Sebastian Faulks gives a rare insight into his life and work, as well as his most recent book Where My Heart Used to Beat.
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27 February 2016
Pat Barker's Noonday at Bath Literature Festival
I went to the opening talk at Bath Literature festival to hear acclaimed author Pat Barker talk about her work and her new novel.
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24 February 2016
Acting Is Easy.
For my Gold arts award I am required to share the view I have on something in the arts publicly. I thought this would be the perfect place to share this
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24 February 2016 – 24 April 2016
Review National Theatre performances for Voice!
National Theatre are inviting young people who are working on NT projects to write reviews of their performances for Voice.
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21 February 2016
Is sewing as relevant today as it ever was?
From the pastime of the rich to the concern of the poor, from the domain of women to the task of men, sewing has recently experienced a different kind of revival altogether.
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20 February 2016
LGBT art: What does it mean for me?
The LGBT Community has come a very long way since the British LGBT movement began in the early 1970s, and it's only been within the past 5 years that we've seen a sudden change in attitudes towards homosexuality and same-sex relationships. So how does this affect me as a gay artist?
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19 February 2016
What goes on at...Nonsuch Theatre
Nonsuch Theatre are a Nottingham-based physical theatre company, who are currently an Arts Award Good Practice Centre. They have a fantastic outreach programme, and undertake many community projects each year.
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17 February 2016
Is Hip Hop still behind on LGBT diversity?
The Hip Hop world is fairly diverse, especially when it comes to race and nationality. But how far is this industry really willing to go in terms of diversity?
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16 February 2016
Ten books that changed the world
This year we are looking at how art can change the world, and literature's no exception.
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16 February 2016
What goes on at...LGBT History Month
This month is LGBT History Month, and their theme is Religion, Belief and Philosophy. Here, Sue Sanders, Professor Emeritus at the Harvey Milk Institute and Chair of School's Out discusses education, making progress through the arts and tackling stereotypes.
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15 February 2016
Creed
When I heard that Creed was going to be released, it was a huge fanboy moment for me. I absolutely loved the Rocky series. However, whilst I was excited, a part of me was worried; sequel's don't always deliver.
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11 February 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script release
The eight book in the Harry Potter series will be released this summer, it has been announced on Pottermore, J.K Rowling's official site for the series.
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8 February 2016
Can art change the world?...with Jenny Hibberd and Emily Merchant
Georgie Cubin speaks to Jenny Hibberd (Spoken Word Poet, Graphic Deisgner and Founder House of Verse) and Emily Merchant (Graphic Designer) about the ways in which the arts can change the world.
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8 February 2016
Ten paintings that changed the world
Art extends beyond aesthetics and technique, it can affect and alter the world we know into something new and extraordinary.
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6 February 2016
Libraries aren't just for bookworms, they encourage the reader in everyone
Libraries are a melting pot of styles, genres and interest types. Where else can a young person really explore their love of reading, beyond the interests of their friends, family and the same old reading curriculum?
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6 February 2016
Want my job...with Jackie Morris
Today is National Libraries day. We caught up with Gayton Library's Artist-in-Residence, Jackie Morris to discuss illustrating, writing, and finding the right editor.