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.
#43 - "Hope is Freedom! Put that on a t-shirt" (Flamy Grant, Speit, Kayncee)
Live at Greenbelt 2026, join Henry and Natalie deep in the rebellious woods for another fiery chat about hope and anger! Joining the dynamic duo in front of a live audience is drag queen Flamy Grant and hip-hop upstarts Speit and Kayncee.
Flamy Grant is a trailblazing, award-winning artist from Asheville, North Carolina. Speit is a Palestinian rapper and spoken word artist, born in the UK and rooted in resistance, Speit uses his voice to shine a light on the suffering of his family and community under occupation. Kayncee is an independent Hip-Hop artist from Crawley and founder of Go For It Records.
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1 Sept 2026
#42 - This Is No Time To Panic! (Grace Petrie & Molly Naylor)
Joining Henry and Natalie are plucky folk musician Grace Petrie and the effortlessly alright poet Molly Naylor. We discussed their show This Is No Time To Panic!, performed by Grace and directed by Molly, a feel-good fusion of comedy and music for those depressed by the little things like fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction.
This episode is recorded across Greenbelt Festival 2026, featuring Henry & Nat's reflections of artists, discussions, music and vibes. Cropping up is music from Jarmouse, poetry from Hannah Davies a rare guest appearance from VF's number 1 fan - Handsome Pete.
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23 Jul 2026
Factory Floor Cuts: Majenin - A Palestinian love story (Marena Riyad)
Marena Riyad talks about her play Majenin, which means 'crazy people' in Arabic. The Palestinian rom-com you've been waiting for: a tale of two fools who dare to love in a world obsessed with their sadness. Marena talks about the play's themes, combining stand-up with theatre and her excitement at hitting the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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