Vandal Factory

Jan 20 2025 51 ep. 54 mins 13
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Exploring those magic moments where art and activism meet. With warmth, passion and humour, Natalie and Henry discuss theatre, music, poetry and dance with amazing guests. Listen if you love community arts, climate justice, DIY ethics and anti-fascism. Plus banging tunes.

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Factory Floor Cuts: Culture As Resistance (Sarah Agha, Saied Silbak & Abed Al Ju'beh)

Jan 20 2025 56 mins  
A live panel discussion recorded at the 10th Leeds Palestinian Film Festival on 6th December 2024. Three Palestinian creatives share their thoughts on the role of arts to tell urgent stories. Featuring actor and presenter Sarah Agha, classical musician Saied Silbak and director and producer Abed Al Ju'beh. Hosted by Natalie Quatermass. Thank you to the Leeds Palestinian Film Festiv

Factory Floor Cuts: Sarah Brigham

Jan 14 2025 28 mins  
The unedited interview taken from episode #31. Artistic Director of Derby Theatre Sarah Brigham talks about 'Welfare', a show written about the Derbyshire mining community. Sarah talks about her career directing political stories and facilitating community work. We discuss gate-keeping, accessiblity, inviations and how Derby Theatre creates routes for the community. Find us on Face

Factory Floor Cuts: B. Dolan

Jan 14 2025 29 mins  
The full unedited interview, taken from episode #31. On his last ever UK tour, rapper and activist B. Dolan discusses his latest album 'The Wound Is Not The Body', his writing process and his feelings ahead of the 2024 US presidential elections. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little

#31 - Let Your Action Be The Answer (B. Dolan & Sarah Brigham)

Dec 17 2024 94 mins  
Henry and Natalie return after a haitus to discuss political music, theatre and community work. On his last ever UK tour, rapper and activist B. Dolan discusses his latest album 'The Wound Is Not The Body', his writing process and his feelings ahead of the 2024 US presidential elections. Theatre director Sarah Brigham talks about 'Welfare', a show written about the Derbyshire minin

#30 - Live at Greenbelt Festival! (Lunatraktors)

Sep 30 2024 53 mins  
Henry & Natalie host a live episode recorded on the Rebel Rouser stage of Greenbelt Festival 2024. Featuring 'broken folk' musicians Lunatraktors: choreographer and percussionist Carli Jefferson (she/her), and partially-sighted vocalist and researcher Clair Le Couteur (they/them). As well as a hearty performance, we discuss the questions: what’s left when we’ve have post-ap

Factory Floor Cuts: Amber Massie-Blomfield

Sep 25 2024 27 mins  
Taken from episode #29, this is an unedited interview with Amber Massie-Blomfield about her new book 'Acts of Resistance'. The book is a vital exploration about art and it's power to make a better world. Amber Massie-Blomfield writes about the artists who have treated the protest site as their canvas and contributed to movements that have transformed history.

#29 - Joy Is Resistance (Marina Barham & Amber Massie-Blomfield)

Sep 01 2024 83 mins  
Your friendly podcast about hope & anger, joy & rage, love & justice.Featuring Marina Barham, the co-founder and General Director of Al-Harah Theater talking about their work bringing joy to communities living in the West Bank of Palestine. We also interview Amber Massie-Blomfield about her new book 'Acts of Resistance' about the power of art to make a better world. We

Factory Floor Cuts: Lynn Faces (Laura Horton & Peyvand Sadeghian)

Aug 14 2024 22 mins  
In this bonus episode, Henry chats with playwright Laura Horton and actor Peyvand Sadeghian up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Their show, Lynn Faces, is a funny, farcical and poignant new play, exploring the impact of abusive behaviour, the power of friendship and how silliness can be healing. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. Yo

Factory Floor Cuts: Emilia Elfrida (The Menstrual Cramps)

Aug 13 2024 27 mins  
Emilia from queer punk band The Menstrual Cramps talks about the origins of their scrappy DIY band, their new EP and the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. This is a unedited version of the interview from episode #28. Check out that episode to hear a song chosen by Emilia inspired by the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory P

#28 - Don't Let Your Guard Down (The Menstrual Cramps & The Hangout Youth CIC)

Jul 14 2024 73 mins  
We finally got rid of the Tories! But don't let your guard down, as we're still discussing hope & anger and social justice in these changing times. In this episode, Emilia from queer punk band The Menstrual Cramps talks about the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. Lighting designer Jess Brigham contributes to the Freelance Feelings Factory. Billy and Lou from The Hangout Youth CI