Bethany Sheldon

Artistic Director @maisonfoo |Mother | Wifey| Maker of Theatre, Art & Community | latest creative baby #StoryChefs & #ValAndFriends

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@WAPtheatre Sold out dam but would be interested in any future re runs 🙏

[In Good Company @igcmidlands]

SUBSIDISED TOURING BURSARY

We're back with another year of our subsidised touring bursary, hoping to support a Midlands made tour to partner venues and beyond.

This is a £10k bursary to support already made work touring in 2025

Find out more and apply https://t.co/50VFHpjkN7

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

I don’t hang out on the old Twit box a lot these days since it X’d itself but just sharing some good news for us at @maisonfoo ! It’s been a bit of a cliff edge year but rather grateful we can now make plans and do some exciting stuff next year….. and breathe…for a bit!🙏

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

📣📣📣There was a point we never thought we’d say this out loud again but after 3 resubmits & nearly a year of asking (drumroll please) we’ve secured @ace_midlands funds for our Sanctuary work 🙌to Arts Council and National Lottery Players for supporting the next year’s work 🙏

[SHEWOLVES Productions @SHEWOLVES__]

Four days to go! Phoenix Theatre rises again from Tuesday 12th November! Final places remaining! Are you a female trans or non binary theatre maker aged 13-19 based in or near Nottingham? This could be for you! Check out the info here...https://t.co/evFkGm9oH8

[SHEWOLVES Productions @SHEWOLVES__]

We're over the moon to announce we have been awarded funding for our Associate Young Company, Phoenix theatre to be resident @LakesideArts for a year! We're recruiting 15 female, non binary or trans young people 13-19 to join! Check out more info here https://t.co/jXRXE69kAu

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

A great night at #Welfare @derbytheatre special to see audience members reminiscing, singing, cheering and owning their story💪 that banner song such a powerful moment of unity between the story and the audience. #LocalStories #Community #Miners #Holiday
Bravo @SarahBrigham 🙌

[Derby Theatre @derbytheatre]

#WELFARE has hit the main stage at #DerbyTheatre and audiences are calling it "a full house performance"!

Here's what people are saying:
⭐ "Another triumph for Derby Theatre"
⭐ "Exceptional storytelling—thoroughly enjoyed every moment."
⭐ "Theatre at its finest!"
⭐ "Funny, moving and fantastic music from Derwent Brass"

Don't miss out, get your tickets NOW... showing until Sat 12 Oct. 📆
🎟️ — https://t.co/5AcptloFaw

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@avahunt @derbytheatre @zarahsultana I’m already at Derby theatre watching Rob that evening. Gutted I’ll miss this. Sounds so interesting. How long is the talk for?

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

Seeing this project fly over the last 4 weeks has made all the super tough bits seem 💯 worth it! So proud of our #StoryChefs and the @maisonfoo team and so grateful to @derbytheatre and @TNLComFund for their belief and support in this project 🙏🙏🙏

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

Still landing back down to earth after an amazing #StoryChef evening at @derbytheatre @igcmidlands #DepartureLounge24
What a night, we laughed, we cried, we danced & left feeling more human and a lot more full of hope.
👏Bravo Story Chefs and 🙏 to @TNLComFund for supporting🧡

[Rebel Sparks @RebelSparksCIC]

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY to be one of our new Associate Artists! East Midlands Theatre people please share!

[Laura Winson @LauraG0109]

This was just what my heart (and tummy) needed in a busy 2 days of festival. The joy, pride and emotion that the Story Chefs share in their stories and their food is amazing ❤️👏

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

Join us tomorrow #DepartureLounge24 @derbytheatre 🙌

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

It’s tomorrow!! Come join us at 7.30pm @igcmidlands #DepartureLounge24 @derbytheatre we will be cooking up a menu of flavours and stories from around the world 🙌 #StoryChefs

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@_KieranSpiers_ @maisonfoo @igcmidlands @derbytheatre Hi @_KieranSpiers_ I’m around Derby Theatre from 11 tomorrow so grab me. We’re rehearsing and cooking in the community hub so just come and say hi ❤️

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

If you follow 1 thing during the election follow this man! ❤️

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

Election Special: 2. Immigration

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

Sad sad news to wake up to this morning. 😢Today we are thinking about all the people who have come to seek safety in the UK and how this may effect their lives and mental health inc possibly some of our group members 😢 #TheatreCompanyOfSanctuary #RefugeesWelcome #NotInOurName

[Rebel Sparks @RebelSparksCIC]

Any reviewers ideally with small ones want to come and review Take Flight? DM us for the press release!

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@Hannahlucystone Awesome hi guys 🙌🙌🙌🙌 that’s super ❤️ I need to get my script finished then I need some tips of where to send it

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@StoryMoves Yep. Trying to secure funds right now is exhausting. Solidarity Hugs x

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

What I ❤️ about @derbytheatre is you pop in for 1 meeting with a totally scrambled brain about a forthcoming project & leave after numerous additional chance pop up chats with @SarahBrigham @SamRushton123 @producersully & now it all makes sense. Thanks for your time ❤️ you guys

[Grow Outside C.I.C. @grow_outside]

Are you free on Friday mornings to come and lend a hand too? Join us at our open garden session at Butterley on Fridays 10am-12pm!

[Bethany Sheldon @BethFooSheldon]

@MrStuartJAllen @derbytheatre When? Dates please 🙏