Voicebox: Want my job?

Barbara Matthews MBE has had a long and illustrious career in the arts, and has now worked in the education sector for over five years. We talk about her highlights, the struggles, and what changes she has seen in the industry.

Harriet is the Projects Manager for the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, and has worked with the New York Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, the V&A and now oversees major events including Theatre Craft, West End Live and the Olivier Awards!

Do you know what it's like to be a Theatre Director? Jill has the answers!

Aimee Wilkinson, Head of Artistic Development for Writing East Midlands, talks about developing literature in the local community, how creative writing can help with social isolation and running projects from conferences to workshops with refugees. 

With women at the heart of her stories, Charlotte runs the successful Sheer Height Productions. What else does she do?

Being in charge of an arts organisation is never easy, but it is always fulfilling. Danny gives us advice on how to survive in the arts, and enjoy a great career.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the head of UK Theatre, one of the major professional associations for theatre and the performing arts in the UK? Cassie can tell you more!

How do you balance being a drama teacher, being a mother, a wife and playing netball? Holly has the answers!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for a theatre company, especially in a senior role? It's a good thing we got to chat with Stuart Cox, from Jacksons Lane!

We chat to Ian Carrington a.k.a Fat Roland, the events and marketing officer for the International Anthony Burgess Foundation, music journalist and comedian, about live literature, bleepy music and how the *bleep* he got into his career. 

Considering we get all these articles about artists and what they do for a living, you may be wondering – what exactly do I do? Well, fellow reader, you’re about to find out!

Being an apprentice can be highly beneficial for a young person, especially when you need a good head start in the world of work (trust me - I know what it's like). Melissa from Culture Bridge North East tells us her version of events below.