Ashlee Brown, our North West Activist is applying to high-end drama schools following the completion of her Arts Award.

In an ever-changing world, accessibility within the arts can be neglected. To make this area fruitful for all, regardless of ability, is paramount.

Emily Winslow studied drama at Mellon University, Pennsylvania. Now she's the author of the memoirs Jane Doe January and a series of physiological novels. She lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband and two sons who are home-educated.

From Random Acts Midlands, Ben Norris's Send Her Victorious was one of the most daring films made as part of the 2017 cohort for, as we've learnt, some of the most essential reasons for today.

We caught up with Becky Bruzas, the Festival Director of the Oska Bright Film Festival 2017 in Brighton. Oska Bright is run by Carousel Arts, a leading disability-led arts organisation.

I attended the Spooky Library Sleepover, in the evening. The mystery trail was very interactive, during the trail there were three characters to meet. These include Dracula, Medusa and a Sleeping Mummy.

From Random Acts Midlands, dancer, Caldonia Walton's Everyday Choreography is a joyful poem about the choreography of our everyday movements. We asked about her exploration of dance on screen.

A talk with the creators and actors of the fantastic interactive show, Hairy Fairy Tales, performed at Wem Town Hall earlier this month.

From Random Acts Midlands, Thomas Chimiak's visual poem, Vocal Barriers, is a statement on the role of technology in our society. He shared with us his experiences about the Random Acts project.

From Random Acts Midlands, Danni Spooner's evocative short film, FAG, is a telling development of ideas around gender. She gave us her perspective on the Random Acts program, and what went into making the film. Read our review here

Bury St Edmunds is not only a town immersed in medieval history, it is also the home of what has become a nationally recognised Christmas Market.

During the evening of The Wallace Collection's takeover, organiser Hannah Stokes sang and performed to crowds of over fifty at a time. I caught up with her to discuss her skillsets, and ask how her confidence has improved since joining Wallace Youth.