Ali Ford

Exec Director for @Transform_Leeds & Co-Director of @TheatreState. Foodie. Paw-pal. Adventurer. Crossword addict. Reigning thumb war champion since 1990.

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

I wrote a thing for @theatrebubble. What a bloody year it’s been! Glad Margot’s epic Strong Girls Club pose made the cut 💪

[Theatre Bubble @theatrebubble]

Alison Ford on maternity, redundancy and doing what’s right https://t.co/qMKqmJTWxy

[Improbable @improbable1]

Today we announced @EricaWhyman as the new chair of our board. So what does a chair actually do? Well, here is Erica giving you an insight into just that via @TheStage!

Short answer: a lot

Long answer: https://t.co/tMJ0tNAYX8

[Annie Rigby @annierigby]

At #DandD19. Here’s my session. You can find it wherever I am - in person or online. You can also start the conversation here. >> https://t.co/4JAYR8gP6r

[Transform @Transform_Leeds]

🍿 Watch our Transform 23 highlights film – capturing the festival's thrilling, daring magic!

💥 We’re taking this energy into the year ahead, as we:

🔗 support new work

🌎 scour the globe for the most exciting new international performance

➡️ fundraise for our 2025 festival.

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

@Hannah_YD @YorkshireDance @southeastdance @TakeArt @dance_east This looks so lovely - gutted we’re not around this weekend!

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

@RhiannonWhite84 This is devastating. The utter horror of it all is unbearable 💔

[Rhiannon White @RhiannonWhite84]

My friend from Gaza lost 30 members of his family today. Their precious, beautiful bodies are still buried underneath the rubble. These are loved ones - children. My heart is breaking for him - how can be we ever come back from this

[Amy Letman @AmyLetman]

May be controversial for some but I think this is the future. Sole AD in charge is no longer a dynamic, sustainable model. Theatres need flexible creative structures, diverse influence & experience. Glad venues are recognising that leadership today requires different approach.

[Transform @Transform_Leeds]

'International festivals can easily feel detached from their host city. In bringing together artists from all over the world, the local gets lost... But at Transform, the character of Leeds is baked into the programme.'
– @guardian

📰 Read the article: https://t.co/maSPCkBfDV

[Transform @Transform_Leeds]

We are so excited to announce that four exceptional Leeds based artists are joining our Melbourne based cast ready for OH DEER!💥

Bakani Pick-Up, Louise Mothersole, Michael Hassell & Alison Andrews have been busy rehearsing all week ✨

ℹ️/🎟️: https://t.co/ta6siE0AXg

[Rosie Freeman @rosiejoyfree]

Wondering if anyone would like to share reasons to #GetToBradfordQuicker - ?

Here’s one - Lister Park.

#Bradford

[Ben Walmsley @BenWalmsley]

Three PhD scholarships available in the wonderful @PCI_UniofLeeds what are you waiting for?!

https://t.co/jbksV2gj8K

[Amy Letman @AmyLetman]

Had such a fun time chatting to Gayle Lofthouse @BBCLeeds today along with Ásrún Magnúsdóttir artist behind SECRETS. Listening back made me realise what a wild time we have in store for you all next month ! @Transform_Leeds listen from 1 hr 40. https://t.co/OLVUQaJ3RD

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

@EileenKelly33 Stunning! Congratulations to you all x

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

@EmilyBronwen @theatrebristol Thinking of you these next few weeks 🤍

[Kate Craddock @KateCraddock]

Let’s do all that we can to help spread the word about this incredible opportunity to become the new Chief Executive and Creative Director at @arcstockton As Chair of the Board I am happy to have a chat about the role. Just get in touch. Pls RT! #ArtsJobs

[Transform @Transform_Leeds]

We’re featured in @guardian 50 cultural highlights to get you through until Christmas! Highlighting two of our explosive dance shows coming up in Transform 23. https://t.co/8GcaB6vWc2

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

@EmilyBronwen ❤️❤️❤️

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

You’ll lead & be supported by a small but exceptional team, generous board of trustees & brilliant community of artists & young people. Be part of a new era for @Transform_Leeds as an NPO and a female, founder-led org navigating new territory in leadership & motherhood ✨

[Ali Ford @AlisonMaryFord]

LAST CHANCE to apply for this once-in-an-organisational-lifetime opportunity to lead @Transform_Leeds through a festival development year as @AmyLetman & I take a short break from making festivals in order to bring a couple of new humans into the world: https://t.co/HCZyK2BOrJ

[Leeds-List @Leeds_List]

Broaden your horizons at @Transform_Leeds, an incredible festival of theatre and performance that has something for everyone. https://t.co/jAREC8oapE