trade unionism-themed episodes
Nat talks to professional mermaid and eco-artist Lucy Meredith about public space, theatre (and swimming pools) and the importance of benches. Meanwhile Henry reports back from the TUC march in That London. We have banging music, 15 year-old Mimi talks about her Suitcase Story and Henry Does His Own Thing (e.g. reads a poem).
Henry and Natalie speak to workers on strike on February 1st, marching and rallying in Leeds City Centre. Workers, and young people, speak from the heart about why they are fighting for better working conditions that will benefit us all. Henry and Natalie return to the Studio to interview Natalie Davies and Rachel Flint from People Poetry - a group that meet weekly with Space2 to write and share poetry.
It's been a tough old month at Vandal Factory HQ. Henry and Natalie celebrate the life of a dearly departed friend and talk about the latest wave of violence affecting the Freedom Theatre in Palestine. But we also play a new track by Fold, talk about the actors and writers strikes in America and chat with Libra, part of Middle Child/Milk Presents' show: MODEST
Henry and Natalie interview Elvi and Chris about We're Not Going Back, a powerful play about Women Against Pit Closures during the 1984-85 Miners Strike. Argentinian artists Florencia and Clare from Music For Science discuss how they collaborated with scientists. Natalie talks about her nourishing International Women's Day activities, and Henry shares a brand new poem recorded live. Plus music from Grace Petrie, Joe Solo and a brand new feature: The Freelance Feelings Factory!
In this bumper special episode, Henry and Natalie have gathered unique contributions from across the UK. Featuring writers, poets, musicians and visual artists and Trade Unionists, we explore the good, the bad and the ugly parts of being self-employed in the arts and culture sector.
This is the full interview with Janie Nicol and Megan Chapman, visual artists and organisers for Scottish Artists Union. SAU is the representative voice for visual and applied artists in Scotland and is one of the largest arts membership organisations in the country. We discuss the needs of the membership and enpowering and connecting self-employed freelancers.
This is the full interview with Zita Holbourne multidisciplinary artist, poet, musician, Trade Unionist and educator. Zita spoke to us about her workshops and her work for Artists Union England. They take on casework and support members through workplace disputes, connect artists in their local area and campaign for sustainable futures, equality, respect and access in every aspect of life and work.
