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Pauline identifies as a trans woman, and her powerful poetry really resonated with us after the launch of our podcast, Box Tickers, a few weeks ago.

The arts has been pushing to be more inclusive for decades now with numerous strategies calling for change; there is clearly a problem in the arts. We know it, we feel it, and we want it to be better.

Alice’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.

One of our Dial creative collective Lesley wrote an opinion piece in response to her conversations with artist Alice. Here is Lesley’s call for change.

Chelsea’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.

Ella’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.

Roma’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.

Joe’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.

Sarah discusses why theatre needs better queer programming in order to compete with T.V & streaming services.

This is a letter to the powerful, the people in charge. The people who can make the difference we so desperately need.

Ageism has been an issue in the UK for years, and the pandemic has only worsened it.

The pandemic has forced us to rethink and reshape our programme of work to ensure it is responsive and useful.

Alice Proctor reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.

Hebe Reilly reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.

Jenny Gaskel reflects on her experience facilitating our LGBTQ+ History Month equalities workshops in February.

If #BlackoutTuesday was a day for reflection, then each day forward must be a day marked with action.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be part of the Greater Manchester Culture Fund portfolio for 2020-2022.

Happy International Day of Older Persons! To mark this important day we are sharing a behind the scenes video from ‘Old Stock, New Stock’

Find out all about the brilliant team of older neighbours from the Manchester Cares network behind short film ‘This is Our Time’.

Alice reflects on how we can continue to learn and be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Chelsea Morgan has been supporting us to deliver our Equalities Workshop for LGBTQ+ History Month. We asked her to reflect on her time in schools with us.

Jo-anne Cox, a cellist with a passion for inclusivity, creative interaction and cross art form collaboration came to watch Declaration at Stratford Circus.

Andrea Bell, founder of ADHD Norfolk shares her experiences of watching Declaration and joining our workshop for ADHD young people. 

Priscilla Eyles shares her experiences of Declaration and our ‘Coiled Spring Club’ workshop at Stratford Circus Theatre.