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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9 July 2020
Poem 1- The riot in me.
After the shocking events, which have taken place in Minneapolis, I have written a collection of poems, all focused on the topic of race and societal tension. I truly believe that the pen will be able to bridge the divides in our fractured world.
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8 July 2020
Do Arts Subjects in Schools Matter?
For a long time we have been fed the narrative that arts subjects don't belong in schools. So I decided to dig a little bit deeper. Why do people feel this way about these subjects? And is there any substantial evidence to support their views?
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4 July 2020
‘Locked In A Cage’
On the 4th of July, America’s Independence Day, we seek to answer: Is the American Dream a lie?
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30 June 2020
Interview with 1990's Chris, New Creative
“I know a lot more gay Davids who speak like the Queen, than I do gay Daves who speak like Barbara Windsor”
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30 June 2020
Want my job? With Jenny Stewart-Cosgrove
"Access is something that is now factored in by many theatre and production companies, but there is still a lack of understanding about what it is we actually do as audio describers "
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30 June 2020
What is Theatre Audio Description?
Freelance Audio Describer Jenny Stewart-Cosgrove gives some top tips on how to make your theatre or performance more accessible for the blind and partially sighted.
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28 June 2020
The uprisings that preceded Stonewall
A list of lesser known LGBT uprisings that preceded the Stonewall riots
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28 June 2020
Commercialising the rainbow
In case you missed it, June was pride month (albeit a strange isolated one this year!) and it’s important to remember the true meaning of the rainbow flag.
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23 June 2020
Interview with Jane Hearst, New Creative
"I know that all the amazing women I see around me are capable of everything I do, but often, they lack that confidence. They are overwhelmed and shaped by the negative associations made of us."
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23 June 2020
An Ode To Women Who Love Women
This New Creative audio piece explores the power of loving women
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19 June 2020
Personal Stories of the Second World War – Part 1
Les Roberts, one of our Visitor Services Team, tells his family story:
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19 June 2020
Interview with Baz Alden, Refugee Week Leader
"It will cause no harm to speak with us, educate us about your culture and in return we will educate you about ours."
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19 June 2020
My experience at a Black Lives Matter protest
Change doesn’t feel impossible.
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17 June 2020
Interview with Md Mominul Hamid, Refugee Week Leader
"The never-ending hostile environment needs to be stopped, and participation of asylum seekers and refugees must be ensured at the core level of the decision making process."
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15 June 2020
Interview with Emily Churchill Zaraa, coordinator of Refugee Week
"It’s vital that young leaders are supported, as they are the future creators and shapers or our society."
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11 June 2020
How to: Check your privilege (from someone who has a lot)
How to define and tackle privilege in an ever complicated world
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11 June 2020
Social media - the teenager’s news platform
#blackouttuesday – help or hindrance?
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10 June 2020
Racism isn't just an American problem
In light of recent protests, it's important to reflect on the issue within our own country.