New episode about 'A Grain of Sand', a theatre show about Renad, an 11-year-old Gazan girl, who embarks on a dangerous journey.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit our website!
Can it really change things for the better? We think so. We think it might be one of the only things that can. And so does author Amber Massie-Blomfield.
Here she is at Greenbelt last year, in conversation with radical theatre-makers @vandalfactory.bsky.social.
Our latest episode features Alexia from Destroy Boys!
If you like your queer punk, check out episode 34!
Did you hear about the naughty ex-headteacher who got arrested?
Clip from the latest episode of Vandal Factory.
New episode out now!
Featuring @joshuaidehen.bsky.social chatting about his new collection and what gives him HOPE!
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The Big Freelancer Survey 2025 - Report, 'Who's taking the hit?' is out now.
The data provided by thousands of respondents since 2020 presents a clear and deeply concerning picture of the situation in which UK arts freelancers find themselves.
freelancersmaketheatrework.com/bigfreelance...
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We took a break from recording the latest podcast...
Have you read Free Pizza For Life by Chris Clavin of Ghost Mice?
Featuring Palestinian poet Farah Chama and Brazillian musician LIEV, chamaeleon explore identity and resistance.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or via YouTube!
New podcast out now!
Featuring @milliemanders.bsky.social recorded LIVE at Manchester Punk Festival!
My full podcast with @vandalfactory.bsky.social on being a creative & work for @artistsunioneng.bsky.social added bonus - Blue Skies #ellafitzgerald I sing this every day -every time someone announces they have gone over to Blue Sky I start singing it 🎵🎶🎹🎤 👩🏾🎤
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Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
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Freelance in the arts? This is for you.
🎭 On stage or backstage
🎶 Opera, dance, touring, circus
🎨 Design, tech, live events & more
We need your voice in The Big Freelancer Survey.
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Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Bad times
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Culture As Resistance.
Recorded at the finale event at 2024's Leeds Palestinian Film Festival.
Featuring three Palestinian artists discussing their courageous, bold and brilliant work.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts.
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Freelancers!
We need YOU!
Live at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social!
In August 2024, we had the privilege to record a live podcast on the Rebel Rouser stage at Greenbelt Festival. And rebels were roused!
We were joined by mischief-making troubadours @lunatraktors.bsky.social.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Episode #28: Joy Is Resistance!
Featuring Marina Barham from the Al Harah Theatre near Bethlehem and Amber Massie-Blomfield.
We talk about theatre and art as a tool for social justice and change!
We want to hear from YOU!
Self-emloyed in theatre, music, visual art, dance, comedy, festivals, live events, museums, libraries, galleries?
Send us a voice note telling us about your thoughts and experiences!
Email or DM us for more info.
Vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
Don't Let Your Guard Down!
Episode #28 was released just after the 2024 general election. We talked about Labour's cultural promises. Plus, we interviewed Emilia from punk band The Menstrual Cramps and the folks at the Hangout CIC, an LGBTQ+ youth club.
Let us know if you want to chat about the campaign on the podcast. ✊️
For the 2024 UK general election, we released the ACTIVIST ARTS MANIFESTO.
Writers, musicians, actors, & directors told us what needs to change about the cultural sector.
Including @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for East Leeds.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts or via our website!
In episode 26 we met two amazing Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.
Taqi Spateen creates murals across the world. Juman Quneis is a film-maker telling women's stories. We’re also joined by Jon Wakeman from East Street Arts.
Find out why people in Leeds are "friends of salt & revolution."
Passionate poet Shareefa Energy and insightful film-maker Richard Weston were guests on episode #25.
We discussed political creative writing and working class stories.
Listen whenever you get your podcasts, or via our website!
Live from 2024's Manchester Punk Festival!
Episode 24 featured poet Liv Wynter and folk-punk stalwart Erica Freas and a lovely audience of punx!
Listen whenever you get your podcasts!
Due to the nature of freelance employment & lack of a sector specific tax code, it is impossible to collect much data.
When a freelancer goes out of business they do so so quietly that unless you’re really listening, you won’t hear a thing.
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