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Daniella Opoku-Acheampong: My start-up story

Daniella Opoku-Acheampong: My start-up story

Through her YouTube channel Daniella explores the intersecting identities within the black community and debunks common misconceptions about them.

Essex Startups

19 June 2024

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The creative freedom of the stage

The creative freedom of the stage

Carlos Moral Reis Technician Blog

Communications Office

21 February 2024

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Reflections on being a feminist activist at Essex

Reflections on being a feminist activist at Essex

Feminist activist, actor, playwright, Art Exchange Experience Assistant and University of Essex alumna, Marina Cusi Sanchez reflects on her time of being a feminist activist at Essex.

Marina Cusi Sanchez

21 February 2024

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An Alumni production: 'The S is Silent' premieres at the Pleasance Theatre in an Off West End run

'The ''S'' Is Silent', a production by University of Essex BA Drama and Literature 2022 graduate, Marina Cusi Sanchez, premiered to raving reviews at the Off-West-End this April 2023. Marina tells us more about debut London experience with her fledgling theatre company and original play.

Alumni team, Marina Cusi Sanchez

09 May 2023

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My Experience at East 15 Acting School

My Experience at East 15 Acting School

International student Cristiana shares her journey at East 15 Acting School, where she studied BA World Performance.

Cristiana Catalina Clucencu

25 April 2023

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We need you for Essex women’s safety project

We need you for Essex women’s safety project

Natasha Richards-Crisp from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies at the University of Essex explains why she needs volunteers to take part in workshops for an Essex County Council-funded women's safety project.

Natasha Richards-Crisp

02 March 2023

Podcast

Listen to Hold High the Lamp

Listen to Hold High the Lamp

Alison Parkes is an Essex-based playwright whose work includes the play Tigris, shortlisted for the inaugural Mercury Theatre Playwriting Competition, and the musical Saving Face. She is a graduate of the MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) course in the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies at the University of Essex. Alison originally wrote Hold High the Lamp as a television series. It’s a period drama telling the story of Dublin-born May Abraham, who became the first-ever woman HM Inspector of Factories in the late 19th century. Alison later adapted this teleplay into a five-part audio series, and this is a recording of episode five.

Professor Liz Kuti

28 September 2022

Podcast

This is Education - The Louder Than Words podcast

New thinking about how to learn is changing the lives of students. Professor Jules Pretty talks to Dr Liam Jarvis from the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies and Dr Katy Wheeler from the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex. They will be joined by Professor Bruce Hood from the University of Bristol, who will talk about an immersive happiness course for students.

Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Liam Jarvis, Dr Katy Wheeler

19 May 2022

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Theatre and Black History

Theatre and Black History

Theatre can engage audiences with key events in Black History, uncover previously unheard voices and encourage discussions around issues. It can also challenge conventional views on history.

Professor Jeremy Krikler, Dr Holly Maples

10 February 2022

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Storytelling for Black History

Storytelling for Black History

Hidden histories and lost voices are now being heard. The latest episode of Louder Than Words looks at Black History through lenses of plays and literature. Contributors to this episode are:  Dr Jak Peake, Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Professor Jeremy Krikler, Department of history Dr Holly Maples, East 15 Acting School

Professor Jeremy Krikler, Dr Holly Maples, Dr Jak Peake, Professor Jules Pretty

10 February 2022

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