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Read the latest news and views from the Art with Heart team and our collaborators.

Sarah holds a loud hailer and outstretches both her arms above her head. Her teeth are gritted, as she performs in front of an audience in a darkened studio theatre.

Sarah’s Declaration rehearsal blog

Sarah talks our preparations for Declaration including the fear and excitement of making something new, looking after yourself and the importance of other people outside the rehearsal room

A small light box on a table reads Share A Story #IWD2016. Behind it is a map on the wall with luggage tags pinned to it.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we will be thinking about gender equality and celebrating the historical, local and international women close to our heart.

Sarah and Rachel grinning as they sit in a ball pool and throw balls in the air

Happy 2016!

Happy new year! (We realise it’s a bit late!). This is a big round up so grab a brew!

A persons' feet next to a mosaic of the Pride flag.

LGBT North West becomes The Proud Trust!

LGBT Youth North West holds a special place in my heart.

Sarah stands at the front of a workshop with her arms open wide. She is wearing an Art With Heart T-shirt.

Hope at the end of the world

I spent last week running the Belgrade Theatre’s Summer School for 42 committed and inspiring young people aged 8-16 with local dancer Jonathan Armstrong.

An actor stands on a stage set of a teenage bedroom. They are wearing a mini-skirt and a leather jacket.

Catherine’s tour blog: Cast, radio, big screens and music treats!

After a wonderful reception at Harrow we were in fine fettle when we set out bright and early for the long journey to Cast Theatre in Doncaster.

A photo of the cast and crew of Secret Diaries smiling on set

Rachel’s tour blog: Harrow Arts Centre and the penultimate week!

Rachel Moorhouse, Secret Diaries Director talks banners, crowdfunders and the penultimate week!

Sarah dances while wearing headphones and a walkman in a scene form Secret Diaries.

Sarah’s tour blog: Writer’s nerves, Wolverhampton and loving what you do

Sarah shares her experiences of the Secret Diaries tour.

Michael Forrest performing as Dad in Secret Diaries

Mike’s Tour Blog: Sun, seaside fun and international audiences at Stephen Joseph Theatre

Mike talks seaside, fun, food and making a difference with theatre at the superb Stephen Joseph Theatre…

A shot from Secret Diaries of two actors smiling on a bed together

Blog from Max Riley Mills; a young person’s review of Secret Diaries

Max Riley Mills came to see Secret Diaries at the egg. When we returned to the hotel we saw this wonderful blog about Secret Diaries on our social media feeds…

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