It has been brought to our attention by many in the Medway community, that there is a literary festival planned around International Women's Day during March 2025. Whilst this is something that we would normally celebrate and support, the director of this festival also coordinates the largest anti Transgender network in Kent and has on numerous occasions posted anti Transgender messages on social media.
We believe, as do the team at International Women’s Day, that we should call out and challenge discrimination wherever we find it.
Therefore, we call upon the organisers of this festival to publicly commit to the following:
We hope that the community can be assured that this is indeed the case and we look forward to a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and empowering festival for all women.
A ridiculous concept brought to life by David Stokes and recorded for radio at Spotlites Theatre, Chatham
The Time to Shine scholarship will cover up to 5 years tuition at Spotlites Youth Theatre.
Terms and conditions apply, these will be provided to the sucessful applicant.
Spotlites is Medway's leading independent youth theatre.
It is a positive welcoming environment for all young people and truly gives children a chance to shine.
To apply, the young person needs to tell us why they shine. This can be in the form of a document, audio or video recording.
The email must include the parent or guardian's contact details.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 15 OCTOBER 2024