It’s been a fantastic week of #RnD for my new show #Thirst.
I cannot stress how magic the combination of @davidshopland & @couscoussista is. They make the rehearsal room a place of laughter, joy and truth.
Huge thanks to @wildcardfoundation & @inncrowdpubs
5. And finally, mega congratulations @Bethany__Cooper who is producing a new play, Tapped, by playwright @Katieredfordtlc @Theatre503 which explores the importance of human connection, fulfilment and (lack of) hope
Delighted to announce recipients of micro-grants in our latest funding round. Thanks to all applicants. We’re in awe of these talented artists and their inspiring, community-centred projects @geraintllyrowen @ElGordoTheatre @callumpatrickhughes @sayitagainsorry@Bethany__Cooper
4. Congratulations @sayitagainsorry who are creating an interactive version of The Importance of Being Earnest which spontaneously casts audience members into lead roles of the show. They aim to ‘connect people to their inner artist’ by celebrating courage, spontaneity and fun.
What a privilege to review funding applications for some wonderful new creative projects around the UK. Thank you to everyone who applied for micro-funding in our Spring 2022 funding round.
5. One of a Kind at the Grove Adventure Playground @LJAGgers1 The grant will help fund local artists to work with children, creating murals and 3D display works, culminating in a family day and open exhibition at the playground at the end of the Summer.
And here they are. Recipients of Wildcard micro-grants in our Summer 2021 funding round. We are in awe of these talented artists, and their wonderful community-centred arts projects #FurnessYouthTheatre@ClassicalPopUps@saliwynryan @rosafrench27 @StigmaCol @LJAGgers1 #BlueEmber
4. As Long As You Knew by #BlueEmberCollective. The grant will go towards the cost of development and public-sharing of their new work which deals with cycles of grief and moving on from the loss of a loved one.