As a lecturer in eighteenth and nineteenth century literature at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sonja’s research centres around women’s writing from the late seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century, with a keen interest in Irish literature, eighteenth-century imperialism, Romantic Orientalism, feminist criticism and postcolonial theory. As a highly intelligent academic, Sonja talked to me about education, the feminist…
Interview | Cortina Butler | Women in Creative Industries
I sat down with Cortina Butler who has had an astounding career in literature, previously as global editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest and then former managing director of BookBrunch, she is now the Director Literature at the British Council. A huge part of the current feminism discussion is education, the British Council create international opportunities for the…
INTERVIEW | Cat Lewis | Women in Creative Industries
Cat Lewis is the CEO, Joint Creative Director and Executive Producer of Nine Lives Media, a BAFTA award winning independent television production company. With an incredibly high profile job in a creative industry, Cat has triumphed in her field and is a highly successful woman. I sat down with Cat to discuss how she got…
INTERVIEW | Yvonne Murphy | Women in the Creative Industries
“Why do you identify as a feminist?”, I asked Yvonne when I first sat down with her at the British Council’s Women in the Creative Industries event. “Because I’m a human being” she responded. Yvonne Murphy is a Freelance Director/Producer and Artistic Director of Omidaze Productions. She directed an all-female Richard III and Henrey IV co-production with Wales…
Girl Gang Manchester | Immersive Screening of Mean Girls |
Girl Gang Manchester are a group of creative women that work together to create events that bring together a community of people (of all genders) in Manchester to promote creativity, collaboration, confidence and positivity. Their aim is to help inspire and support women in their lives and promote equality. They put on an immersive…
Marco Pierre White Birmingham | Pre-Theatre Menu
Marco Pierre White’s restaurant is known for having the most beautiful views of Birmingham and delectable yet affordable food. Whilst like myself you may have visited Marco’s for their famous cocktails, champagne bar or afternoon tea, they have now launched a deliciously selected pre-theatre menu. The menu is made up of a collection of lucious food,…
INTERVIEW | Girl Gang Manchester Exec Producer | Megan Marie Griffith
I spoke to the executive producer of Girl Gang Manchester, Megan Marie Griffith, who has lead the team in organising the immersive screening of Mean Girls at the Wonder Women festival this weekend. As a creative and a feminist, Megan was first introduced to feminism as a child when her mother stuck Because We’re Women by Joyce…
A Discussion on Modern Feminism | The Highlights | Wonder Women
What are we chaining ourselves to the railings for today? As part of the Wonder Women feminist festival, on the 4th of March a panel event took place at the People’s History Museum about modern feminism. The debate became electric as members of the audience questioned the panel on different aspects of feminism, I’ve wrote about…