S ian Stevenson was studying for a Master’s degree at Oxford University when she realised a career in social work was not right for her. Drawn to creativity and self-expression, she found her true cal

The actress, writer and director Adjoa Andoh reflects on the need to bring a wider range of perspectives to the arts

Theatre: Our Town Swansea Grand Theatre, until 31 ...

IT MAY BE 2026, BUT MANY HARD-WON RIGHTS FOR WOMEN ARE UNDER THREAT. WE ASK GROUNDBREAKING ACTIVISTS, STORYTELLERS AND A NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER HOW TO MAINTAIN HOPE AND EFFECT CHANGE, EVEN WHEN THE WAY FORWARD IS UNCLEAR

Susan Pitter is a cultural heritage producer and co-founder of Leeds-based Out of Many People, a non-profit organisation that curates and promotes Black storytelling through arts, heritage and cultural programming in the North. This month it is producing Likkle Lit Fest – a new festival of Black literature for children and young adult readers in Yorkshire

Turning lived experience into lasting change, Baz is the founder and CEO of Switch Up, a Nottingham charity supporting young people through mentoring, physical activity, counselling, education and emp