BAFTA award-winning director Victoria Mapplebeck unveils The Waiting Room – a new documentary and virtual reality project tracing her breast cancer journey from diagnosis to recovery
When Victoria Mapplebeck was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to record each step of her journey from diagnosis to recovery. Shot entirely on an iPhone X, Victoria filmed her time in waiting rooms, surgery, consultations, CT scans and chemotherapy. … Continue reading
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Award-winning female-led creative company Anagram, launch innovative public art project, which looks to the future of Shakespeare’s hometown
For centuries, Stratford-upon-Avon has celebrated its illustrious status as the hometown of William Shakespeare. But what’s it like to be a local resident, sharing a town with millions of visitors from all over the world? What might the future look … Continue reading
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Educate. Regulate. Medicate | United Patients Alliance protest 10.10.17
Huge congratulations to United Patients Alliance (UPA) on their successful protest outside The Palace of Westminster on Tuesday this week. The Ladbury team were delighted to be a part of the action and the positive media coverage and support for the cause has … Continue reading
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Be warned, the following text will use all possible synonyms for the colour ‘green’ and may cause feelings of awe and vertigo
By Lorelle Mykoo Have you never been to the Peak District before? If like me you’re an urbanite, you may be wholly unaware of the relevance of it’s being. Well, let me try and set the scene: serene green fields, … Continue reading
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Confessions of an overseas intern | Part 5: Sandra’s Big G-A-Y Night Out
By Sanka Pityana This is going to get a bit confusing so bear with me. It was my first night out clubbing which is kind of a big thing because I am more of a stay at home watching telly … Continue reading
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Confessions of an overseas intern | Part 4: I See Dead People
By Sanka Pityana Most people think going to a cemetery is taboo – or at least that’s how it is in South Africa. I happen to like them. I find them peaceful and beautiful. On my trip, I have visited … Continue reading
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Confessions of an overseas intern in London Part 3 – Open air art misty wet with rain
By Sanka Pityana Last Tuesday we had a Ladbury ‘day out’ – a team trip to the stunning Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) just a few miles from Wakefield Westgate station to see the arresting work of British Trinidadian artist Zak Ové, who we represent. We met up at … Continue reading
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Calling for an end to violence against women
I joined Ladbury PR because I knew this job would keep me inspired, whilst leaving me time for my own other crazy ‘enterprises’. The work is so diverse and eclectic and I learn something everyday – surprised, frustrated, fascinated, challenged, … Continue reading
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The Displaced: Vrse.works creates virtual reality documentary about refugee children for New York Times VR
The 11-minute short documentary, The Displaced, which was co-directed by Vrse.works creator Imraan Ismail and New York Times’ Ben C Solomon, tells the stories of three children whose lives have been upended by conflict and follows them as they move … Continue reading
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