NICritics

Network of Independent Critics exists to champion quality arts coverage outside the mainstream press & facilitate opportunities for independent critics/bloggers

[NICritics @NICritics]

We had a great model before the pandemic, but now we're older, poorer and far more tired. Has the NIC project come to a natural end? We're thinking hard on this, so do get in touch if you have thoughts/energy/vision xxx

[Ned Glasier @nedglasier]

One of the most dangerous ideas in the arts is that once you start something - a building, a company, a festival - it has to go on forever.

[NICritics @NICritics]

@cardiffunilib @fcl_ordinarymum I was thinking that too! Although I'm not sure that it serves its accessibility function as well as it could. More like providing a narrative to what is not visible in the image

[NICritics @NICritics]

@CreativeCardiff @cardiffuni @CUEngCommPhilos @writetoempower @mariiellis @LucentDreaming @RhianEdwards5 @K_Stansfield @cardiffunilib Thanks :)

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

My point is that this is wh Black journalists are important.. I don’t know if I could have roamed & made ppl feel comfortable enough to talk to me if I was white.

But I didn’t do this, a bunch of brave Black women did this.

[Dr Katharine Kavanagh @BustingFree]

Love love these collages of ekphrastic responses from fellow PhD-er @CreatedtoRead, created from #audienceresearch at @Museum_Cardiff ❤️
Currently on display at Urban Crofters in #Roath

[Peyvand 明 珠 پیوند @Peyvandofpersia]

🧵Theatre Criticism! I've written, featured in and am a reader of it. This is not about me or aimed at anyone. I'm observing recurring patterns and yearn for quality. This is a thread nobody asked for- take it with a pinch of salt, get stuck in, consider it, or scroll on.

[NICritics @NICritics]

Arts writing workshop for those around Bristol (UK). Explore tips and techniques for reviewing circus
#CircusArts

[The Circus Diaries @CircusDiaries]

Ever wondered how we start pulling our thoughts together to write a review? Our #Bristol workshop at @CircusCity1 next week gives you the chance to find out & try it yourself! (And you get to see the intriguing #SawdustSymphony into the bargain!)
Book via https://t.co/fpckaZ8jjK

[Ely King @_ElyKing]

Pantomime fans/bloggers/reviewers, make yourselves known!

RT to share for me please 🫶

#journorequest #prrequest

[Elaine Chapman @ElaineC_reviews]

Today is an @edfringe planning day. Is anyone is interested this is how I plan. I am still one of those who uses pen and paper diary's and I find something satisfying filling in the pages. Now to decide which day I go to which venue @theSpaceUK @Gildedballoon @AssemblyFest

[Arthur Jones @tweetsbyarthur]

i reckon i can offer 25 companies - taking a show to edinburgh or any other fringe this summer - a 30min zoom for free, if youd appreciate thoughts/advice on how to market it or just want to bounce ideas around 🙏 dm me if that appeals

[KimProvise. Theatre Va-Va-Voom @Kim_Provise]

I wrote some audience thoughts on Blackout Performances and The White Gaze in UK theatres https://t.co/uVLPOrJHQI

[Tom Drayton @miserchristmas]

I had a great day at the #MetamodernCircus symposium Cardiff today @NoFitState @CircusDiaries - such an eclectic mix of thinkers and artists and practitioners. Can’t quite stop thinking about audiences, falling, and juggling (for) plants. Thanks to @BustingFree @ThomHamer et al!

[The Circus Diaries @CircusDiaries]

This week's the week! Join us for our 10th birthday party slash #circademic geek out, exploring how and where circus connects with the current cultural moment of #metamodernism

[The Circus Diaries @CircusDiaries]

Hi @whitepube, could you give us a shout if you know any BIPOC artists/writers who might be looking for a place to post their thoughts about @ibokwe_albert's 'The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu’ at @Biennial in Liverpool next month?
https://t.co/8HTS2POO0f

[Dr Katharine Kavanagh @BustingFree]

Lapping up @SignyLynch and @LMichelleMac's article on 'Critical Disengagement: The Epistemic and White Supremacist Violence of Theatre Criticism in Canada and the USA'
#TheatreCriticism
#ArtsCriticism

[NICritics @NICritics]

Brilliant stuff here from @maddydeliqette on establishing community based theatre writing practices https://t.co/vIEWmejcaG

[Natalie O'Donoghue @Nataliealana87]

Take note, Edfringe PRs.

[Dr Katharine Kavanagh @BustingFree]

We announced this exciting event over the #BankHoliday weekend, doh! For those of you back to the Tweets today, here's what we've been cooking up! #circademic #metamodernism #PHDLife

[The Circus Diaries @CircusDiaries]

What better way to celebrate our 10 year anniversary than throw a #circademic party? Delighted to be partnering on this one-day symposium in #Cardiff. Free tickets available now!
#MetamodernCircus

[Peter Frampton @peterframpton]

I have posted this before but ..

26 years ago, a gunman entered
Dunblane Primary School in Scotland,
killing 16 kids and a teacher. The UK
govt responded by enacting tight gun
control legislation. In the 9400+ days
since, there have been a total of O
school shootings in the UK.