BIG NEWS FROM KESTREL HQ.
El Henderson is stepping down as Artistic Director of Kestrel Theatre Company.
Jim White, Chair of Trustees - "It is no exaggeration to say El has electrified Kestrel... When she says something will happen it does. And how.
CTD IN THREAD BELOW⬇️
Don't miss MAGNIFY this weekend.
A sharing of the creative collaboration between writer Simon Longman (Royal Court, Paines Plough) and the @KestrelTheatre acting company.
This Saturday only, 2pm & 7pm.
🎟️: https://t.co/AzZ8zRjhWq
🎭 Support the latest show by @KestrelTheatre called "MAGNIFY". Crafted with playwright Simon Longman. Experience this raw, semi-improvised piece on 31 August, 2pm & 7pm at the New Diorama Theatre. Tickets and info: https://t.co/WwtpMiipJ2
First performance of WIZZO'S FIRST CHRISTMAS tomorrow afternoon at @HMPGrendSpring - A brand new show for families devised, composed and performed across four weeks, by a sensational group of men. They are working so hard. Let's GO WIZZO. 🪄✨ @MusicinPrisons
👁️BTS of yesterday's shoot.👁️
Huge shout out to the extraordinary actors (tba) and to the entire crew who worked as hard and with as much heart as physically possible to pull this off.
Something very special is coming. Stay tuned.
Our Associate @MarcConway80 paid this talented cast and team a visit a few weeks ago to talk through his experiences of the criminal justice system and his journey since. Legends all round. Book your tickets.
Read our full reaction to today's speech by @AlexChalkChelt at @Conservatives Party Conference and plans to rent spaces in foreign prisons.
https://t.co/nTOFDNbODt
“They infringe on fundamental human rights.”
Imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences were abolished in 2012, but there are nearly 3,000 prisoners still being held.
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr Alice Jill Edwards, is demanding action.