Ashley Elbourne

Theatre Director | Senior Producer @wartsandAllCo | Board member for @nayttweets | All views & opinions my own

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

The experience (or lack of) which I have received this week from @O2 has been nothing short of shambolic and a complete waste of time!
It looks like they can’t sort it out, so I’m probably looking for other providers after a lifetime with O2… - can anyone recommend a provider?!

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@KirstieMAllsopp The person buying our property is, sadly, going through a divorce (hence the chain is split in two).
Luckily for us, persistence and pestering has paid off, as our offer was accepted 2 weeks after we put it down!
Thank you for responding.

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@KirstieMAllsopp I’m sure you get accosted and asked questions all the time, but my partner and I are trying to buy a house and we have a split chain.
The vendor is nervous about taking our offer, so waiting to see what else comes.
Do you have any advice?! #WeWantThatHouse

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@theBarnTheatre @ace_southwest @ace_national @taketwotweets @BoxLessTheatre Loving seeing your work on your stage once again!

[NAYT @nayttweets]

We are inviting practitioners to join us in establishing a network for Youth Theatre Practitioners of Colour.
The first session will be on 18th September at 4pm via Zoom.
https://t.co/qxe8urzVsF

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

Still waiting for a response from @AnglianHome (been waiting since the 22nd July) on a service request...
I get the feeling they are trying to run the warrantee down...
Anyone else experiencing the same issues?
What should I do?
#TradingStandards #NoCommunication #Help

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@MxBenSpiller I’m sure my ‘friend’ will be delighted!!

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

Is eating too much sorbet better than eating too much ice cream?
#AskingForAFriend #QuestionOfTheDay #NeedHelp

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@leighwol @SilhouetteYtc YES!
Have a great day!!

[Nick Hern Books @NickHernBooks]

Win one of THREE paperback sets of new Platform plays Bright. Young. Things. by Georgia Christou and Heavy Weather by Lizzie Nunnery, both available now to read and perform!

Retweet this and follow us to enter (pre-existing followers also eligible), ends Monday 14 September.

[NAYT @nayttweets]

In light of the government’s recent announcements, we are aware there is more guidance and a list of exceptions still to come. We will continue to unpack the announcements, work with other national bodies and lobby for more clarity for Youth Theatre-specific work.

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

Today, whilst driving, a bird flew into my windscreen (no damage).
I don’t know if the bird was okay.
But when I got home there was a bird that couldn’t fly at my front door.
Is this what karma is???

[NAYT @nayttweets]

NAYT have put together a document we hope offers some guidance as well as a checklist to ensure you are ready to go, whether that be in a couple of days, or a couple of months.
https://t.co/Xx42H0fITq

[Leigh Wolmarans @leighwol]

A massive good luck to all those teachers, head teachers, teaching assistants, Bursar’s, admin, Caretaker’s and support staff that open their schools today. You are all amazing and you are going to change lives! Hopefully I will get to see many of you in the coming weeks.

[NAYT @nayttweets]

Can Youth Theatres start this Autumn?
Yes they can!
But, there are some restrictions to put in place...

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

Yesterday was the end of a week-long Summer School @Everymanchelt
2 separate groups of 15 YP, creating, acting, dancing & singing - in real life!
It was filmed (not performed with an audience)
So proud of what they did :)
#Exhausted #Theatre #iloveyouththeatre #CantWaitToSeeIt

[Stagedoor Learning VLUK Cheltenham @StagedoorLearn]

2 cohorts have completed their time at SDL now. Both groups have achieved 100% Distinction and Distinction* in their final grades. Very proud of their hard work. @vlukeducation @Everymanchelt

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@A_R_McGregor @wonder_fools @TheStage @traversetheatre @piglungs @bea_p_webster @SabrinaMahfouz @YTArtsScot @nayttweets @SDTNtweets @hiddenroute_ @gemmawoffinden Looks great!
I’ll check it out later on :)

[NAYT @nayttweets]

NAYTea is Back!
Mon 31 Aug

We'll be discussing:
- Updated guidance
- Viability of returning in the autumn term
- Celebrating summer activity
- Making sure all Youth Theatre Practitioners are feeling okay

"A great way to start the week"

#iloveyouththeatre
#BringYourOwnTea

[Ashley Elbourne @aelbourne1]

@nedglasier I second Sarah’s suggestion of, The Blue Road by Laura Lomas,
Also, Influence by Andy McGregor
(Both not published, but brilliant)