Michael Barrass

Culture Start Manager in #Sunderland | Occasional freelance producer | Prev: @unfoldingtheatr @Cultural_Spring | Views are my own | He/Him 🏳️‍🌈

[The Stage @TheStage]

More than 100 leading industry figures - including @StellaKanuWORDS and Matthew Xia (@Excalibah) - have called for a simplified application process to be "at the heart" of the Arts Council England review.

Read more 👇 https://t.co/OKxYmG13S2

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

Come join the Culture Start team as an Assistant Producer!

Looking for someone who is passionate about creating lasting change in how children, young people and families access arts and culture in Sunderland

Happy to have an informal chat with anyone interested.

[Sunderland Culture @SundCulture]

📢 Job Opportunity 📢

We’re recruiting an Assistant Producer to join the Culture Start project team.

Culture Start, is a new arts and cultural programme for children and young people in #Sunderland.

Find out more about this exciting new role 👇
https://t.co/ksTJhFHGwy

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@ianhigh1 @SundCulture Thanks Ian, great to get started on the Culture Start programme!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@viciws Thanks, lovely to work with you too, albeit briefly!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

A little update in case you didn't spot it yesterday...

Sad to be bidding farewell to Annie and the Unfolding team, but excited to be taking on a new role in Sunderland from next month.

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

BIG NEWS
After 4.5 years as our Executive Producer, we are saying goodbye to the brilliant @michaelbarrass. We are so grateful for everything he’s done - from fundraising and finance to helping with get-outs on tour to strategic planning to supporting young people to be creative.

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@NCP_CIC Managing the new Culture Start programme in Sunderland.

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@RobLawson1 Thanks Rob!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@mrs_wp Thanks Wendy!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@jdmow Thanks John!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

That means there's an exciting opportunity to join the wonderful @unfoldingtheatr team as the new Exec Producer. More details below.

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

We are on the lookout for an #ExecutiveProducer to join our team! 

📌 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/M0NPzFazko

#JobOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #ArtsJobs #ArtsNews #TheatreJob #NorthEastJobs #Newcastle

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@benjitoon @unfoldingtheatr Thanks Ben!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@bridiejackson1 @unfoldingtheatr Thanks Bridie!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@samuelgemurray @unfoldingtheatr Thanks Sam!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@annierigby @unfoldingtheatr Thank you so much, but stop this right now Annie!! 🤣

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@annierigby @unfoldingtheatr 🫶🫶🫶

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

Our Christmas Campaign to raise funds for NE Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp 2024 is live!

We need 20 community backs to unlock our #CrowdfundNorthofTyne match funding. We'd love it if you are able to donate:
https://t.co/aQUuZX8tZB

#GivingTuesday

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

This #GivingTuesday we launch our Christmas campaign, to raise funds for next year’s #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre Summer Camp.

We’re on a mission to make a difference in the lives of Deaf children and young people in our region, and we need your support!

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

This #GivingTuesday we launch our Christmas campaign, to raise funds for next year’s #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre Summer Camp.

We’re on a mission to make a difference in the lives of Deaf children and young people in our region, and we need your support!

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

🎉 Exciting News! 🎭 

We're thrilled to announce that Unfolding Theatre has been shortlisted for Performance of the Year (A Street Like This) at the North East Culture Awards! 🌟 

Sending heaps of good luck to all!🥂🌈 

#NECultureAwards

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@annabelturpin @arcstockton @StoryhouseLive You’ll be a big miss in the North East, Annabel. All the best in the new role!

[Michael Barrass @michaelbarrass]

@mama_cabaret @unfoldingtheatr @northernstage @danny_robins Thanks for all your help Jenni!