Voicebox: Activism
Never before have so many issues been championed at once. The environment; equal rights for ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+; an end to class discrimination and access to opportunities for the disabled. It's been over 100 years since women in the UK were first allowed to vote and the feminist fight for gender equality still continues. Refugees in desperate need of help and compassion are instead treated as criminals. Activism is integral to making these issues mainstream and bringing about much needed change. We at Voice want to shine a light on these movements, and specifically how you are campaigning for change. Big or small, global or personal, we can all make a difference, and we want to hear your stories. So whether you're at the forefront of an international movement, or you've just decided to cut down on plastic, share your story and help inspire others to make the world a brighter place!
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27 September 2024
Including the invisible: A discourse around Neurodiversity in the Arts
A conversation surrounding Neurodiversity in the Arts industry and why it is so important for those who identify this way to be included.
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18 September 2024
New show tackling TikTok and the attention economy embarks on UK & International tour
A new show about TikTok and the attention economy from acclaimed performance artist Louise Orwin is about to embark on a UK and International tour after a hit run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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14 August 2024
Pravesh Kumar: It’s my responsibility for my Bollywood Musical to address cultural sexism
Pravesh Kumar, writer of Frankie Goes To Bollywood, reflects on the role his work has in challenging cultural sexism in India.
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6 June 2024
The Land Acknowledgement or As You Like It Review
An unexpected and thought provoking performance from Lakota actor and playwright Cliff Cardinal. Presented as part of LIFT Festival and taking place at Southbank Centre until 9th June 2024.
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18 May 2024
What's Next: The true story of one woman's brave endeavour to be herself
Harriet Quimby: America's pioneering writer, journalist, and pilot. Unjustly forgotten by most, her long-lost legacy is revived in this immersive and striking one-woman play.
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26 March 2024
West End Actor Interrogates Stereotyping Faced by Latinx People in Soho Theatre Solo Show
Guido García Lueches and MarianaMalena Theatre Co. present Playing Latinx at Soho Theatre, Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 April, 10.30pm
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20 December 2023
My Young Vote: Elle Farrell-Kingsley
Your voice matters — use it to carve a path towards a future that aligns with your aspirations
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3 November 2023
Reflecting on craft: the importance of physicality and messages of hope
What does craft offer activists today?
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23 October 2023
Craft is a constructive approach to anger, says felt artist Maggie Scott
Scott communicates empowering messages through felt
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2 October 2023
Land artist Elham Angell explores the intersection between art and nature
Elham Angell engages with activist and environmental themes in her land art installations
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2 October 2023
Young people fight for climate justice at the ECHR
An exceptional case sees six young people take 32 governments to court
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25 September 2023
Artist and activist leader Barbara Keal on the need for creative collaboration amid the climate crisis
Barbara Keal shares more about how a single garment has facilitated a pilgrimage movement
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22 September 2023
Adapting Craft: The Case for Activism
Craft offers changemakers an alternative approach to progress
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21 September 2023
Is Political Correctness Culture Regulating The Arts?
In this article, I will discuss the concept of political correctness, and its influence in the Arts. Here, I ask the question: is political correctness culture regulating the arts?
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9 September 2023
Decoding the G20 with UK 'Future of Work' Delegate Janet Siwoku
“Witnessing our world's pressing challenges, from climate change to social inequality, I felt compelled to take action.”
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8 August 2023
What's going on with the UCEA/UCU dispute, and how to make your voice heard as a student
On 1 August, the UCU tweeted that talks have broken down between them and the UCEA, meaning that the Marking and Assessment Boycott will continue to cause disruption. I interview a UCU member on the boycott, and their reasons for taking part in it.
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8 August 2023
Interviews with Friends: Sophia and Sabirin on student protest and solidarity with the UCU
An interview with my English Literature coursemates Sophia and Sabirin following a student protest outside our uni. We talk about the ongoing UCU/UCEA dispute and its impact, and how they plan to persevere in becoming lecturers one day regardless.
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8 August 2023
Last Frame Club and their screening of ‘Otherness’ for Last Frame Queer Festival 2023
A review of 'Otherness' (2023), a Spanish documentary focusing on a community of lesbians living in Catalonia. The film follows six characters, exploring their feelings on gender, sexuality, love, and belonging as they go about their everyday life.