Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright

Playwright published by @salamanderst Artistic Director @PeerProductions. PhD candidate @cssd_research. Mum to Autistic girls. Feminist. Working Class. She/her

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

So excited to be collaborating with @salamanderst on the publication of my play ‘Masking.’

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

In light of recent violent and racist events, I have made the decision to withdraw immediately from the Twitter/X platform whose role in the promotion and spread of misinformation has contributed to the right-wing riots across the country.

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Undoubtedly a highlight of my career so far. I could not be more proud of this brilliant team!

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

21 years later and my ill advised ‘first marriage’ is still going strong!

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

@simbhandari Just screamed at the TV spotting you. Wonderful news! Congratulations!

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

It’s been a chaotic day with the internet Gods insistent on slowing me down. But I spent a magical afternoon watching a run of my latest play for @peerproductions directed by the brilliant Ruth Sparkes. Stunning work from the whole team. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Not working today as it’s my daughter’s birthday. Yesterday I worked on The Story of Us Teacher’s Pack and planning for next year’s training programmes. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

This report from @CultureLearning detailing the decline in arts education in UK schools makes for stark reading. This needs to change or we risk an industry even more dominated by just one group of people & our art will be so much poorer for it. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Cultural Learning Alliance @CultureLearning]

The alarming findings of our #ReportCard2024 will enable policymakers to be clear-sighted in their understanding of the landscape as they address #ArtsEducation policy issues over the next year

Read the Report Card: https://t.co/MJYHHNIy9H

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Today prioritising will be a challenge. With a job that constantly adds to my to-do list, I've made peace with never reaching the bottom. Balancing strategy, planning, research, & project work will be tough for my ADHD brain, but we move! #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Today I’m finalising teachers’ packs for touring plays, in the rehearsal room and in meetings with colleagues to manage current projects and develop new ones. #artisticdirector #workingclass

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

This is why I’ve been tweeting about my daily working life as one of very few working class Artistic Directors. The narrower the demographic of people who can become artists becomes the less rich and vibrant the art will be. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

“The industry is often built on nepotism, and secret nods and handshakes, and unpaid internships.” @morriseysquiff

New @CreativePEC research finds 'persistent inequalities' in arts & culture, with working-class people underrepresented in every area.

https://t.co/OgxyIW7Chn

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Yesterday, I met with my oldest friend Katy to co-author a teachers’ pack for The Forest In Between. She has 20 years + experience as a primary school teacher & is a child wellbeing & mental health expert. Wonderful to collaborate with old friends. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Best laid plans… got distracted building resources for Story of Us then had a call to say my daughter had been hurt at school so hotfooted it to the Kent coast to check she was ok. #workingclass #artisticdirector #workingmum

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Today I’ll be using my Sunday for a deep dive into my PhD. My practice based PhD explores how plays could change the way young people behave in early sexual relationships. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Can’t wait to see this today!

[Phosphoros Theatre 🧡 @WeArePhosphoros]

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! 🎟️

💸 Tender explores the tense relationships between forced migration and money. Friendship, future and dreams under pressure in an ever-increasing hostile environment💸

@derbytheatre 30.04-01.05
@HOME_mcr 9-11.05
@RichMixLondon 17-19.05

Links in bio!

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Really excited to be seeing @WeArePhosphoros’s play Tender today at @RichMixLondon with @octodude, @SimonKoppel & @Chap_with_wings.

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Yesterday turned out to be a very long but productive day as the pieces of a new project are starting to fall into place! Today I’ll be in my happy place back in the rehearsal room with brilliant @peerproductions actors. #workingclass #artisticdirector

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

Today will be another varied day editing videos, writing reports & reaching out to community partners. Small orgs are challenging but joyous when your brain thrives on variety. Most of what I do is self-taught & I love learning new things. #artisticdirector #workingclass

[Nina Lemon FRSA - playwright @NinaLemon1]

This morning we have a rare whole staff meeting & this afternoon I’ll be supporting PEP work experience learners to develop their marketing skills. #workingclass #artisticdirector