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Feminist thoughts on humans, animals and the environment

Submitted by Wendy Thomson -... on 21 June, 2016 - 15:23

Since becoming a feminist I'm more inclined to question. Where does the food come from that goes into my mouth? who made the clothes on my back and the technology in my hands? I don't have all the answers but I have an increased capacity to challenge and research.

The more I think about the nature of business and consumerism the more I realise that food, clothes and technology that are cheap and ever-changing are a result of human, animal and environmental exploitation. (click to read more)

Louise's Little Lowdown - Are You Listening? 2016

Submitted by Louise Quelch on 11 May, 2016 - 10:11

Are You Listening? is a recent addition to Reading's ever growing and vibrant music & arts scene. Forming part of the town's yearly schedule of "takeover" festivals, its excellent work raises money in partnership with local charity Reading Mencap. For £20, you get a wristband, access to multiple venues and more power-packed live music than you can cram into 12 hours.

With a good selection of female led/gender balanced performers, here's a fun size review of a few acts I caught that day (23 April 2016).

#Shakespeare400 - let's have less #Shakespeare

Submitted by Wendy Thomson -... on 23 April, 2016 - 17:05

I think the best way to commemorate William Shakespeare the playwright, is for the nation to collectively agree to produce, perform, watch and teach LESS Shakespeare plays.

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Activists for Gender Equality in the Arts since 2011.

Female Arts magazine is a gender equality publication, our office is at the South Street Arts Centre in Reading, UK. We also produce new writing performances and run creative writing workshops see: About Us

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Recent articles

Sister Act – Musical Theatre Review

Submitted by CarlyH on 27 September, 2016 - 11:19

Huzzah, hallelujah and praise be for Sister Act!

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4

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Encounters Festival - Incredibly Moving

Submitted by Samantha Coughlan on 26 September, 2016 - 20:35

Women feature prominently in this year’s festival.

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4

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Encounters Festival - 'Incredibly Moving'

Submitted by Samantha Coughlan on 26 September, 2016 - 20:34

Women feature prominently in this year’s festival.

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The Seagull, Or Why Masha Always Wears Black, CPT - Review

Submitted by Michael Davis on 25 September, 2016 - 10:42

Almost a year ago to the week, the female-led This Is Not A Test theatre company performed Three Sisters at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama – a postmodern meta-critique of one of Chekhov's most famous plays. This year, Chekhov has also been a source of inspiration, but this time drawing from another of his canon, The Seagull. Directed by Rebecca Reeves and performed by Maria Creasey (with support by Benjamin Victor as Medvedenko), The Seagull, Or Why Masha Always Wears Black is just as inventive as its predecessor, but in some ways more intimate.

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4

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Motion, Theatre Utopia, Matthew's Yard - Review

Submitted by Michael Davis on 24 September, 2016 - 22:27

Written and performed by Sally Reichart and Rosie Frecker, Motion charts one teenager's journey from enjoying keeping fit, to embracing competitiveness and the lengths that staying on top can involve.

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3