Sep 16, 20201 minWe're taking a short breakFor the last two weeks in September, we’ll be shutting up shop to give everyone a well earned break. Since March, aside from a few days...
Sep 8, 20203 min“Can I see your ticket?”: Art, access and autism by METTEAutism and art have a complex relationship. In one breath, the art world is designed for neurotypicals - the bright lights and...
Aug 25, 20205 minWe Need to Talk About the Birds and the Bees by Chi-San HowardIn today’s industry, seeing the words “Intimacy Director” on a theatre programme or listed on the end of program TV Credits is becoming...
Aug 11, 20203 minKings of Their Castles by Kirstyn SmithCover photo: Oasissy, photo by Tiu Makkonen It’s been a colossal year for RuPaul’s Drag Race. The multi-franchise drag reality TV show...
Jul 28, 20203 minMindful Museums by Victoria HunterGrowing social awareness of mental health and wellbeing has never been more prominent than now, in the current uncertain climate of...
Jul 14, 20204 minTime To Bite The Hand That Feeds Us – Towards A More Equitable Arts Industry by Nathaniel J HallPlease note: This article was written prior to the announcement of the government rescue package for the Arts and Culture sector on 5th...
Jun 30, 20204 minWhere am I? If not dead, promiscuous, or hidden away? by Rosella HazeldineFor the longest time, there has been a severe lack of any LGBTQ+ representation that isn’t a cis white gay man in media. Over the past...
Jun 30, 20203 minAsexual Representation in Popular Culture by Emily OldhamAn asexual person is usually defined as “a person who does not experience sexual attraction” (AVEN). An asexual person might be drawn to...
Jun 30, 20203 minLGBTQ+ ‘Representation’ Is Not Enough Anymore by Sophie PerryThere is an enduring perception of the arts sector as a champion of diversity, inclusivity, and equality. To an outsider, the sector...
Jun 30, 20204 minIs Queer* History & Culture Whitewashed? by Tim LoThis piece is an introduction to my perspective of whitewashing of Queer History & Culture. I hope this will provide a helpful starting...
Mar 11, 20202 minWomen In FilmThe Oscar nominations are always a contentious matter and the 2020 awards were no exception. Despite the success of Parasite, once again...
Feb 26, 20204 minArt & Social MediaIt’s undeniable that social media has a big impact on our lives. Many of us spend time each day scrolling through timelines and feeds....
Feb 6, 20202 minWhy is LGBT+ History Month Important?LGBT+ History Month started in 2005, and takes place every February in the UK, with the aim to expand the education of LGBTQ+ rights.
Jan 23, 20202 minWe’ve Changed Our Name to Creative CoLab We’re very big into asking ourselves difficult questions. It helps us to develop and grow our practice, and how can we ask difficult...
Jan 22, 20204 minWhat is theatre doing to fight climate change?Not a day goes by where we are not faced with words such as ‘Climate Crisis’ ‘Single Use Plastic’, ‘Carbon Footprint’, and many more. In...
Dec 17, 20192 minA Very Busy 2019...By Kate As 2019 comes to an end, I've been taking a look back and reflecting on all the exciting thing we have done this year. We started...
Nov 21, 20193 minWhat Role Does Protest Have in Art?By Kate Over the last year protests have broken out all over the world, from Hong Kong, to Spain, France, Bolivia, and here in the UK....
Oct 28, 20195 minAren't We All Stressed?By Heidi This is part two of an exploration into well being and mental health within the cultural sector. You can follow this journey on...
Oct 7, 20193 minDrama Isn't Just About ActingAs well as enjoyable outings to the theatre, what can be achieved by using the arts as a tool for education and personal growth is often...
Sep 11, 20195 minA Problem To Be Solved?By Heidi 📷 “The arts world has turned working-class people into a problem to be solved rather than audience members or artists to be...