Backpack Ensemble

Award Winning Theatre Company. Makers of The Search for a Black-browed Albatross. Currently: In permanent hibernation. 🎒

[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

The Pleasance are #EdFringe to me. Big comedians in the Courtyard, new companies trying to make it work in the Dome & everything in between.

@nic_connaughton & team were nothing but helpful with us in 2018 & I can't wait to be back next year to support.

But in the mean time ⬇️

[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

Ofc we’ve just booked for @SixTheMusical drive in show at the Lincolnshire Showground #Lincoln in August.

Thought it was apt to share this throwback to when @TheBackpackEns #CaledonianExpress were featured in @GraziaUK alongside the queens after our runs at #EdFringe in 2018.

[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

3 years since @TheBackpackEns performed The Search for a Black-browed Albatross for the first time. Proud of what that show become and how many people we were able to share it with.

‘This was all for you, now I’ve found this bird so I could find you too, now I’ll fly away‘.

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

@samozzy Ah thanks so much Sam! We had such a good time with Albatross, it’s so nice to hear that it’s stuck with you.

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

@PoltergeistTC Rain macs & red hats at the ready...

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

Bad news: We are not taking a show up to the fringe this year...

Good news: There are some amazing shows up there, including our friends at @lincolncompany who are producing 3 new pieces of work.

and as always, check out the guys over at @PoltergeistTC. Tickets will sell out.

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

@PoltergeistTC A few of us will still be up there, might be around for another year of early morning flyering 👀👽

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

It’s #WorldTheatreDay & 1 year since @SamJaneMiles was headline news at @NSDFest.

In the 12 months that followed, we‘ve travelled the country searching for a black-browed albatross. We have had some great audiences & can’t wait to get back out there with a brand new adventure...

[New Diorama Theatre @newdiorama]

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[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

Lovely afternoon at @DerbyTheatre to talk all things fundraising. Huge thanks to @Djhackney and @ando3_ @ingoodcoEM for a brilliant look into different strands of funding.

New things learnt & old things solidified.

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

Simon is doing a work in progress @CamdenPT a week tomorrow. Only a fiver, get a load of that.

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

Backpackers never say die!

[Samantha Miles @SamJaneMiles]

2 years ago today I shared @TheBackpackEns new Facebook page after we finally settled on a name under some stairs at the back of @LPAC_Theatre.
1 year ago today I shared our fundraiser to get us to @NSDFest.
Today I’m writing our 2nd show while listening to The Goonies soundtrack

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

#StagingChange is building momentum!

A network of theatre makers working together to create more sustainable practices. We’re thrilled to be a part of this campaign and we are excited to see how far it can really go. Follow @StagingChange for a real good time!

[Staging Change @StagingChange]

Here are the fantastic theatre companies who are #StagingChange. To join the network, get in touch: https://t.co/OnhL6fYJIN #CreativeClimate #GreenArts

[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

Two shows with lovely audiences at Nottingham New Theatre.

An amazing venue with the most passionate individuals working within it.

Thank you for joining in the search! Already looking forward to the next visit 🎒

[John Dabell @John_Dabell]

A well-deserved standing ovation for @TheBackpackEns. Great teamwork, great story, emotional and funny. We loved it.

[Ellie 🎭🎬 @topazfoot]

Had so much fun (and nearly cried) watching @TheBackpackEns’ Search for the Black-Browed Albatross at NNT tonight!! Such a lovely show 💕

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

FUN FACT: The common albatross enjoys a diet consisting mainly of beautiful beer battered calamari with a side of tartare sauce.
Unfortunately they don’t serve squid in the Nottingham University food court, so we’ll go for pizza instead...

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

Thanks for the rehearsal space @LPAC_Theatre. After an exhaustive search, we can confirm that the albatross is not in Lincoln.

Nottingham, we heard it was making tracks in your direction, and we're on our way.

https://t.co/thVwdVWjTt,
tonight & tomorrow,
7.30pm start.
🎒

[James Ashfield @JimDeanAsh]

Back in @TheBackpackEns rehearsal room before taking albatross back on the road next week. Big thanks to @LPAC_Theatre for the space.

We’re at Nottingham New Theatre on Monday & Tuesday. Tickets at https://t.co/TwLHMKvlUM. Midlands creatives, please spread the word!

[Backpack Ensemble @TheBackpackEns]

@GingertronMk1 ❤️❤️❤️