Shows inc: #IslanderMusical, Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Fringe smash-hit At The Illusionist’s Table (Concept and Original Producer)
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We’re delighted that @IslanderMusical has received a nomination for the 2025 Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Non-Resident Production alongside titles such as SIX and Life of Pi.
https://t.co/9yyUrLoy60
It’s been wonderful to take part in @georgeperrin’s pilot producer group coaching scheme. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to take stock of their practice and find greater clarity during these volatile times.
https://t.co/S4y5G8D275
Fill in the blank: My favourite show I've seen at Southwark Playhouse is...
Pictured:
The Last 5 Years 🎹(Pamela Raith)
Ride 🚲(Danny Kaan)
Islander 🐋(Ali Wright)
The Lion 🦁(Pamela Raith)
The withdrawal of the opportunity to apply for direct funding through the Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals will deprive the majority of playwrights in Scotland the means to work and destroys any sense that their work is valued by those who fund our culture.
📢🏴Urgent rally: Stop the cuts 🏴📢
Join us to protest the new funding cuts announced by the Scottish Government!
When: 12.30pm, Thursday 5 September
Where: Outside the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood
What: Speeches, banners, chants!
All the info: https://t.co/u5sPgfB4hG
On Wednesday we launched an emergency petition, urging the Scottish Government to keep their promises and deliver crucial support for the arts and culture.
Over 10,000 people have signed already! 🙌
Have you?
#DefendArtsAccess 👇
https://t.co/p7dIaoMWm8
1000 folk signed already!
“We are the people of Scotland. We live and work here. We value the arts and the artists who make it.”
👉 Please sign and share if you live in Scotland and value the arts.
https://t.co/6ChGjSZkH2
🚨🏴 Scotland’s cultural landscape is at risk of collapse.
Vital support for freelance artists has been shut down and core funding for nearly 300 organisations hangs in the balance.
Please sign our new petition to urge the Scottish Government to act now.
https://t.co/hgX0URey7g
The numbers don't lie and they are truly shocking!
'It is no secret that the arts have been going through a tough time in recent years.
But a major new report... shows that things are even worse than we thought.'
https://t.co/OQtK0Q6oQ7
When I take my seat up to six times a day in fringe venues over the coming days, I will remind myself that every show is a miracle. But theatre should not have to rely on miracles; we need investment. https://t.co/gyxK9qYcpX
Released TODAY: The Big Freelancer Survey Report 2024, which reveals that over a third of freelancers' average hourly earnings are below the National Living Wage; wages that would be illegal in the context of a PAYE job.
https://t.co/oMUfNipWvL
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
There's less than 24 hours to go until The #ArtsHustings 2024! ⏰
Hear directly from the parties about their policies for the arts and culture – LIVE from 8.30am BST.
REGISTER ➡️ https://t.co/OagIwc1Xm9
In partnership with @WhatNextCulture and the @southbankcentre
A new report highlights the critical role of the UK's Creative Industries as an economic powerhouse. However, the report also identifies challenges that threaten the UK's global leadership in this sector. https://t.co/iw9jdHXT6W
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
🌟Applications for our Trainee Producer Placements are now OPEN! 🌟
5 National placements across the UK.
4 London placements in commercial offices & theatres
9 new year long paid placements up for grabs!
Deadline is 5pm on 28th May 2024!
Apply today via link in bio! 📝
In partnership with @IanMcKellen, we have just reopened applications for grants of up to £25,000 - aimed at emerging producers wanting to bring work to the stage.
If you'd benefit, visit https://t.co/oj8ICbOQpI to apply.
I’m at @edfringe 7th - 18th August
Offering low cost production shots
Portfolio https://t.co/OHDeNBGMve
Would really appreciate a retweet to reach as many companies as possible (and need to afford my accommodation!)
The clear message from this year’s survey is that the freelance theatre workforce feels ‘undervalued, underpaid and underappreciated’, a feeling that has been amplified by significant funding cuts in the last year.
https://t.co/KACowdyZRZ
#FreelancersMakeThetareWork