Voicebox: Identity and Equality
We believe that the arts, and society as a whole, is better when it is diverse. Better representation, equal opportunities, and a voice for everyone should be an expectation, not a pipe dream. There should be more accurate depictions of LGBTQ+ relationships on screen, more BAME talent celebrated in award ceremonies, and more access for disabled people in theatre. People should be able to see themselves represented and acknowledged in society. Our differences are what make us the same, and we should cherish that, and build upon it to make a better world for all.
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Interview
10 October 2022Interview with Akash Prasad and Moses Alexander
View InterviewAkash Prasad and Moses Alexander talk to us about their film ‘All the Same’, the challenges they faced and its re-release on October 10.
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Blog
10 October 2022The beauty of BlackJoyTok
View BlogThe Black lived experience is not all about misfortune. And, although it’s important to witness, so is Black joy: welcome to BlackJoyTok.
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Blog
7 October 2022The best IG accounts to follow for Black joy
View BlogIt’s time to bring some Black joy to your Instagram timeline.
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Blog
5 October 2022Best Black reads of 2022 so far
View BlogA list of great Black literature released in 2022 so far...
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Blog
4 October 2022Are teen movies as relatable as we think?
View BlogTeen movies have a huge influence on our perception of the world and ourselves. So what is the impact of the limited Queer and multiethnic representation the genre offers?
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Blog
3 October 2022Let’s Talk Black British Music
View BlogCelebrating Black British music this Black History Month.
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News
1 October 2022Dropped Tea Theatre return with highly successful ‘KNOCK DOWN’ project
View NewsA new 2022 collaboration with Brixton House, highlighting Brixton’s history and personal stories via weekend-long performance promenade across the local area.
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Blog
1 October 2022A word on Black History Month
View BlogLet's change the narrative and focus on Black joy this Black History Month.
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Interview
21 September 2022Interview with award-winning author Pumla Dineo Gqola
View InterviewAward-winning author Pumla Dineo Gqola speaks to us about her latest book, Female Fear Factory, and how the only way for women to have a brighter tomorrow is to dismantle the patriarchy altogether.
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Event
14 September 2022Ok Mentor host first ever Summit ‘Owning Your Path’
View EventThis September, Ok Mentor is hosting their first in-person event in almost three years, helping the next generation of young women to own their path in their creative careers.
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Feature
5 September 2022When media tropes feed the flames of misogyny
View FeatureRomanticising the degradation and objectification of women in the media can normalise such behaviour in reality, teaching young women that they exist as second-class humans.
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Feature
5 September 2022Let's talk about Transgender representation
View FeatureThe media and the transgender community have had a complex history and have been locked in a complicated relationship for decades.
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Review
25 August 2022The Actress by Long Lane Theatre Company
View ReviewThe forgotten and wronged women of the 1660's London theatre scene are here to finally tell their story.
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Blog
6 August 2022My experience as a performer with a chronic illness
View BlogGigi explores their experience working whilst battling an incurable illness called ulcerative colitis. A form of IBD, this illness flares up suddenly and can impact daily life but also can be stable and well controlled through medication.
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Blog
5 August 2022What is the manosphere and why does it represent an active threat to women?
View BlogThe manosphere is an online community fuelled with misogyny, violent culture and anti-feminist rhetoric actively spreading harmful messaging regarding women to society.
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Blog
4 August 2022Brick Lane: A case study for gentrification gone wrong
View BlogLocated in the heart of the East End, a vibrant street once fuelled with aromas from Asian to Caribbean cuisines, now paints a very different picture.At present, Brick Lane represents the inevitable outcome of gentrification.
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Blog
18 July 2022The American Dream is not for people of colour
View BlogThe USA’s vision of total self-achievement and self-actualisation is not only overly idealistic but also intended for just a small portion of the population.
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Review
7 July 2022Kae Tempest "The Line is a Curve" Album Review
View ReviewKae Tempest is back with their first album in three years and they are doing what they do best.
