Voicebox: Identity and Equality
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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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14 September 2022
Ok Mentor host first ever Summit ‘Owning Your Path’
This 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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5 September 2022
When media tropes feed the flames of misogyny
Romanticising 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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5 September 2022
Let's talk about Transgender representation
The media and the transgender community have had a complex history and have been locked in a complicated relationship for decades.
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25 August 2022
The Actress by Long Lane Theatre Company
The forgotten and wronged women of the 1660's London theatre scene are here to finally tell their story.
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6 August 2022
My experience as a performer with a chronic illness
Gigi 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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5 August 2022
What is the manosphere and why does it represent an active threat to women?
The 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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4 August 2022
Brick Lane: A case study for gentrification gone wrong
Located 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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18 July 2022
The American Dream is not for people of colour
The 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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7 July 2022
Kae Tempest "The Line is a Curve" Album Review
Kae Tempest is back with their first album in three years and they are doing what they do best.
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17 May 2022
In conversation with Mikail Chowdhury: writer, producer, director... and qualified lawyer!
We speak to Mikail Chowdhury, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, on his latest short Aimee Victoria, the creative conundrums caused by Covid-19, and authentic representation in the film industry.
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2 May 2022
Les Miserables West End Review
Here's my review of the West End production of the legendary “Les Miserables” in the Sondeim theatre. A must see show, reads on to learn why.
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19 April 2022
Review: WINK
This New Creatives short is about a group of young queer punks taking back their favourite pub.
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14 April 2022
Why are some fashion items inexplicably gendered?
Nail polish, skirts, makeup: they’re all seen as feminine today, but if you ask someone why, you’re unlikely to get a real answer. Men have worn all of them in numerous cultures and societies across history – so what changed?
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13 April 2022
How accessible is the gaming industry?
We look at how accessible the gaming industry for disabled consumers
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13 April 2022
“LOVE”: A short film with a deep meaning
We take a look at the making of and message behind Gemma Harvey’s new short film “LOVE” – a love story told from the perspective of someone with a learning disability, not a story of the disability itself.
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1 April 2022
Turning Red Review: Pixar goes through puberty
'Turning Red’ is a nostalgic heartfelt coming-of-age story with a banging soundtrack.
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1 April 2022
Don’t call the 'ban' on conversion therapy a U-turn if it doesn't protect trans rights
Broken promises – it seems the government has forgotten the T in LGBTQ+ with their latest U-turn on banning conversion therapy.
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1 April 2022
Catcalling across generations
For most women, catcalling is a shared experience. But have you ever wondered how similar our experiences are?