Starting off as a podcast in 2018, Industry Minds currently offers a space for creatives to discuss issues relating to mental health. An important outlet and resource contributing to the mental health conversation, the charity also offer low cost and free counselling sessions led by counsellor Mary Burch BEM, as well as running The Industry Mind Awards – an initiative acknowledging the work of those raising awareness of mental health in the arts. Having supported the industry during a difficult year, co-founders Scarlett Maltman and Cathy Read tell us more about the charity’s work.

Raising the profiles of pub theatres within the capital, London Pub Theatres Magazine celebrates and supports our unique fringe theatre culture. Founded and edited by theatre maker Heather Jeffrey, the magazine has helped to raise the awareness of the various theatre venues that continue to shape the industry. Heather tells us more about what inspired her to create the publication, how theatres are currently adapting to restrictions with online shows, the awards initiatives created to celebrate the great work being created and her hopes for the publication moving forward.

An online platform consisting of live performances, audio, music, ebooks and learning resources, ‘Thespie’ aims to “help rebuild theatre in a way that’s better for artists and better for audiences; helping to kickstart the return of safe, live performance.” Recognising the needs of both theatre creatives and theatre goers, founder Tyler Stoops has drawn on his technical background to offer a multi-faceted experience promoting accessibility, especially to rural audiences. Currently available to visit online, Tyler tells us more about the platform.