Voicebox: Want my job?
From radio presenters and journalists, to circus performers and festival producers, here we chat to industry professionals about their careers and get advice on how to follow in their footsteps.
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26 May 2016
Want my job?...with David Thomas
Dave Thomas is a director at Unit Twenty Three, but for many years he's been performing and establishing himself as an independent blues musician around the world. As an aspiring musician myself, as well as a nosey reporter, I decided to ask him some questions about his creative journey.
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7 April 2016
Want my job?...with Neil Frost
Neil Frost can be found at Brighton Fringe this May, performing his one man mine show, The Story of the Nervous Man. 'I think a performer should train in a variety of disciplines,' the comedian, clown and character actor says, 'then create their own practice using the methods that work for them.'
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9 March 2016
Want my job...with James Bennison
Comedian by night, Renewal Coordinator by day, James Bennison's latest show How to be a Supervillain is coming to Brighton Fringe this May, following last year's win of Brighton Fringe 2015 Best Young Comedy Performer.
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6 February 2016
Want my job...with Jackie Morris
Today is National Libraries day. We caught up with Gayton Library's Artist-in-Residence, Jackie Morris to discuss illustrating, writing, and finding the right editor.
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6 January 2016
Want my job?...with Joelle Taylor
From the archive: Last April, we met the superb poet, spoken word artist, playwright, novelist and general wordsmith, Joelle Taylor. Who better, to call on for thoughts about using art to change the world?
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25 November 2015
Want my job…with Jake Smith
Jake Smith studied Drama and Theatre Practice at the University of Hull, graduating with first-class honours. He began his career at Hull Truck Theatre and was a founding member of Assemble Fest, a large-scale theatre festival that launched following Hull's win of the City of Culture campaign. He is currently the Trainee Director in residence at Chichester Festival Theatre, one of the UK's flagship theatres with an international reputation for producing work of the highest quality, ranging from large scale musicals to distinguished dramas.
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23 November 2015
Want my job…with Noah Altshuler
Noah Altshuler is an 18-year-old playwright who is currently working as playwright in residence at the Mark Twain House & Museum. His play The Sawyer Studies opens next Tuesday at Camden's Etcetera Theatre.
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9 November 2015
Want my job?...with David Parker
The Oska Bright Film Festival started today in Brighton. The festival showcases films from filmmakers and artists with learning disabilities and is run by Carousel, the UK organisation who create opportunities for learning disabled artists.
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1 November 2015
Want my job?...with Mozilla's Cassie McDaniel
Want my job?...with Mozilla's Cassie McDaniel
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29 October 2015
Want my job?...with Linda Mason
Linda Mason & Lesley Pinder played a tremendous role in me attaining my Bronze Arts Award. I had the opportunity to interview Linda about her life as a freelance filmmaker. Enjoy!
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2 October 2015
Want my job?...with Alice Maddicott
This month we're teaming up with Bath Festivals for literature month. We caught up with Alice Maddicott, currently running youth writing group, Chancery of the Lost and Found at the festival...
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28 September 2015
Want my job?...with Garth Jennings
Garth Jennings has worked in both film and publishing, directing such classics as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and signing a three book deal with Macmillan Children's books. This weekend, he could be found at Bath Children's Literature Festival...
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15 September 2015
Want my job?...with Esther Burns
Esther Burns (Estie B) is a British artist, who created a film for ROH Bridge, about the status of art in UK schools and wider life.
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28 August 2015
Want my job? with Libby Purves - radio presenter and journalist
Theatre reviewer, radio presenter, and former columnist at The Times, Libby Purves has had a great career so far!
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19 August 2015
Want my job?...with Jonathan Maguire
After completing a photography degree at Camberwell College of Art, Jonathan Maguire combined a love of exploring and film making, setting out on multiple explorations over the last few years.
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5 August 2015
Want my job?...with Ben Aaronovitch
Cityread kicks off this Wednesday - a month long initiative to get London reading the same book. This year, it's Ben Aaronovitch's River's of London. We caught up with the writer to find out about the highs and lows of his job...
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5 August 2015
Want my job?...with Henry Raby
Interested in spoken word but not quite sure how to dip your toe in the pool? We caught up with Henry Raby, a performance poet and man of many talents, to find out more...
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5 August 2015
Want my job?...with Marco Kesseler
Marco Kesseler is a documentary photographer, travelling to countries such as the Balkans, Ukraine and the Middle East to highlight political issues and document social changes. We found out how he operates...