Voicebox: Mental Health
Mental health still appears to be a taboo topic - we want to change that. We are now gearing our editorial focus to shine a spotlight on the complex and under-reported world of mental health. We will be conducting interviews, writing blogs and feature pieces, and inviting guest writers to provide you with engaging and informative content that hopefully inspires people to be more open and honest about their mental health.
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3 August 2024
Olivia Levine: Unstuck
A hilariously candid reflection on the challenging reality of living with OCD.
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20 July 2024
Interview with physical performer and acrobat Sasha Krohn
"The show was written to inspire an honest conversation surrounding mental health (in all its varieties), and also not to glorify it to a level where it diminishes the severity of it all."
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18 July 2024
Interview with comedian, writer and activist Juliette Burton
"Life is short, why not just give it a go? Maybe it’ll be the biggest flop ever, maybe it’ll mean you never do it again. But at least you’ll have done it. Be bold."
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16 July 2024
Interview with Hannah Walker, theatre maker and comedy performer
"On one of the nights we were staying at the hotel there was a ghost tour happening. We tried to join in (and we weren’t allowed) but we found out the whole tour was a set up. I used to watch Most Haunted as a kid and now I feel cheated knowing it’s not real!"
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28 May 2024
Review: Headless Population
Technology! Whether it plays a considerable part in your day to day life or not, you simply can’t help but notice the negative impact it may have on you and the people around you.
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1 November 2023
Interview with Joe Kirkwood, writer and performer of ‘A Guide to Therapy for Terrible People’
"Mars bars are not worth Prison."
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7 June 2023
Review: Three
A micro mental health case study, Christie Peto’s new comedy explores inner strength, fear, and whether we’re more worthy than everyday household objects.
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11 May 2023
Review: A Guide to Therapy for Terrible People
Joe Kirkwood may or may not be a terrible person - by the end of the show - you decide!
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9 May 2023
Review: The Loop
What is it really like living with intrusive thoughts and a diagnosis of OCD?
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21 April 2023
National Theatre Live: Good by C.P. Taylor. Directed by Dominic Cooke
A Theatre Production starring David Tennant, Elliot Levey and Sharon Small.
Good is set in Pre World War Two Germany, and it is a staggeringly impactful story themed on radicalisation.
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6 May 2023
Dance Performance - And the Summer Shall Follow
In a thought-provoking double-bill of contemporary danc, emerging choreographers Catherine Sleeman and Liezl De Wouters explore the link between personal and planetary well-being, inviting their audience to look both outward and inward for hope.
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27 March 2023
Want my job? with Melissa Day, Founder of Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture
Talking Therapist and Integrative & Preventative Medicine Practitioner Melissa Day talks about the importance of connecting with yourself, and how her Performing Arts degree led her to where she is today.
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28 February 2023
Childline responds to increased loneliness in young people with launch of 'Day in the Lonely' campaign
Number of children counselled for loneliness remains high following pandemic and amidst cost-of-living crisis.
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30 April 2023
Love in Mind: The Harvey Parker Trust Launch Concert
A star-studded line-up of artists across classical, pop, jazz, and dance music join forces in a symphony of sounds to support the mental wellbeing of young creatives.
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10 February 2023
Looking after your mental health as a creative freelancer
Freelancing is the backbone of the creative industry, but like everything else, it comes with its challenges.
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8 February 2023
The importance of youth voice in film with Ella Greenwood
Gigi sat down with director, writer and producer Ella Greenwood to discuss the future of youth in the film industry.
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25 January 2023
What Women Want by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung
What Women Want by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung offers an intimate insight into the inner lives of women and female desire.