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Voicebox: Identity and Equality

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.

  • Blog Writing only from experience
    19 November 2019

    Writing only from experience

    by Alexandra Hart Contributor

    Are straight, white, able-bodied male writers outdated?

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  • Blog The Missing: J. J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
    19 November 2019

    The Missing: J. J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

    by Christopher Hill Contributor

    A lesson in why a confused tone can make a story with the best intentions uncomfortable

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  • Interview Interview with Ben SantaMaria, writer and director
    26 September 2019

    Interview with Ben SantaMaria, writer and director

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    Flaming Theatre director Ben SantaMaria talks about his autobiographical show Really Want to Hurt Me, and reflects on the continued problem of homophobia in society. 

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  • Event Willow
    8 September 2019 – 16 September 2019

    Willow

    by Jennifer Richards

    Lemon House Theatre are staging their new show 'Willow' - an LGBTQ+ break-up story at The Bunker in South London on 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th September.

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  • Event Different Sand
    8 September 2019 – 16 September 2019

    Different Sand

    by Jennifer Richards

    Lemon House Theatre are staging 'Different Sand', a story about two British-Algerian sisters at 7pm at The Bunker on 8th, 9th, 15t and 16th September.

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  • Review John Pendal: Monster
    5 August 2019

    John Pendal: Monster

    by Saskia Calliste Contributor

    Whether there was only six or 600 of us, John Pendal performed with everything he had.

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  • Blog And where am I?!
    5 August 2019

    And where am I?!

    by Alexandra Hart Contributor

    Disability representation in the arts could and should be better

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  • Interview Interview with Tatiana Pavela, writer and performer in Brandi Alexander
    29 July 2019

    Interview with Tatiana Pavela, writer and performer in Brandi Alexander

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    "I remember drawing a swiggly line, looking at it, then thinking “I’ve never seen that before. I have invented that.”  A short time later I was in a car, staring up at a billboard with a picture of a heart rate on it, saw the zig-zag line on that and thought that they had stolen my artistic idea."

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  • Interview Interview with James Barr
    28 July 2019

    Interview with James Barr

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    "I’ve always wanted attention, as a kid I even pretended to be a stripper for my Mum and her friend Paula. So awks."

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  • Interview Interview with Kit Redstone, creator of Passengers
    24 July 2019

    Interview with Kit Redstone, creator of Passengers

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    "In the words of my old twitter bio I’m a ‘writer and director, and a hot tempered short arse trans man who wears a lot of jewellery’."

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  • Interview Interview with Crystal Rasmussen
    20 July 2019

    Interview with Crystal Rasmussen

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    "I’m a non-binary Northern drag queen with a giant belly and a voice that never dropped. Ten years ago I would’ve been laughed at, now I’m celebrated and that is due to the work of people before me and people around me."

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  • Blog How Deaf Actors Are Making Waves in the Industry
    15 July 2019

    How Deaf Actors Are Making Waves in the Industry

    by Jo Nead Contributor

    In this past year, theatre has seen more D/deaf actors take to the stage in main roles than ever before, including a D/deaf actor understudying for a hearing actor.

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  • Blog Lack of female toilets in theatres
    12 July 2019

    Lack of female toilets in theatres

    by Jo Nead Contributor

    Research into toilets in West End theatres reveals most are lacking in women’s facilities.

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  • Feature Voice Views: LGBTQ+ artists that inspire you
    6 July 2019

    Voice Views: LGBTQ+ artists that inspire you

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    We're want to hear from you!

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  • Blog On Edward Lear and his queery, leary nonsense poetry
    5 July 2019

    On Edward Lear and his queery, leary nonsense poetry

    by Jack Solloway Voice team

    Gay, epileptic and fascinated by queerness, what the life and art of the Victorian nonsense poet and painter teaches us about identity

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  • Blog Nicole Maines: A Real-Life Superhero
    5 July 2019

    Nicole Maines: A Real-Life Superhero

    by Mary Strickson Contributor

    Nicole Maines is as much a superhero in real life as she is on screen. She is currently starring in Supergirl, but Maines’ own story and personality is as endearing and thought-provoking as the plot and issues her character faces in this TV show.

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  • Blog Janelle Monae: My biggest inspiration
    5 July 2019

    Janelle Monae: My biggest inspiration

    by Sadhana Narayanan local reviewer

    Monae used to be an android. She then shed her protective shell, and in doing so became a role model for millions.

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  • Blog Dear White People is inclusion done right
    5 July 2019

    Dear White People is inclusion done right

    by Oluwatayo Adewole Contributor

    Justin Simien's uni-based satire creates complex and relatable characters at the intersection of being black and LGBTQ.

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