Proud Northerner. Director, theatre-maker & Barrel. Co-Director @Barrel_Organ Core Artist @untheatre Associate @NSDFest Mentor Dir @NTConnections Mainly dogs🐕
Leeds, England
Joined March 2013
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I feel like "part of the gang" is one those things I say an awful lot, but we really do mean it!!
"Everyone has to feel like they are part of the ensemble, part of the gang..."
A new issue of The Crush Bar has just been sent out to subscribers, feat. @eclaughton, @Ali_Pidsley and @roseannaEgray chatting all things @Barrel_Organ.
Read/subscribe: thecrushbar.substack.com/p/b…
This project is very close to my heart, following the brilliant experience I had making 'Me For the World' in 2019 & 2020.
If you're a design artist, come work with us over the next year. Happy to discuss with anyone who would like further info/context.
Please share far & wide
We're looking for a DESIGNER for our Roma Women's Project in Bradford over the next year!
Could this be you? Follow the link below for more info and to apply.
This project has been funded by @HeritageFundUK.
barrelorgantheatre.co.uk/app…
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I’m at #edfringe this weekend with @MadFridayProds! What should I see?? Would love to meet some fellow producers, writers and programmers!🙏🏾💕
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Do I know any access support workers (experienced in supporting clients on R&D theatre projects) based in Manchester free next week - paid!
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The South Stand is still open if anyone would like to come down and pay their respects
RIP Rob Burrow. Utter, utter legend. Will never forget what he was like on the pitch, or how much he achieved off it during his final years. #MND 💔💪🦏
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From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.
We're fairly new to this fundraising game, and it's not easy for us to ask for money. But we've been blown away by the support and love which has come our way these past few weeks.
ALT White text on a green background which reads: "Thank you. You've helped us raise £5005".
Over 50 donations! & we just need about £700 to reach our target by 12 noon tomorrow!
We haven't asked our supporters to show their support by buying a show ticket in a while, but this work is just as important as making shows, and your donation gets DOUBLED by #BigGive
Plz share
There are just under 24 hours to donate via the Big Give's #Kind2Mind campaign. We're so thankful to everyone who has donated so far, which will help us continue delivering our Campfire project and wellbeing work.
Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
Last 24 hours or so to donate to Barrel Organ's Big Give Kind 2 Mind Campaign.
Please donate if you can, so that your pennies get doubled, and share far and wide so we can find those folks to get us over our target!
Two days to go - we only have £2000 to go!
Donate to us and @BigGive will match it to support Barrel Organ’s Campfire project, which uses creativity to support mental health and wellbeing.
Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
#Kind2Mind
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I wrote a dissertation on Edward Bond at uni. Whenever I meet or mentor young directors, I always tell them about The Pope’s Wedding, Bond’s first play. It contains the single greatest lesson to the young artist…
Edward Bond: a phenomenal talent who upturned theatre with his explosive plays theguardian.com/stage/2024/m…
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Great opportunity to work with the brilliant Anansi & the dream that is @LNicWhitter
Great gig for the right person. But applications close tomorrow so get 'em in quick!
We're hiring a General Manager!
👉 This is a part time freelance role
👉 Application Deadline: 6pm, 7 March 2024
👉 Interviews: 12th & 15th March 2024
More info on our website!
How to Apply? Email - [email protected]
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THEATRE TWITTER FOLKS:
working with the ace young company @crucibletheatre + one of them mentioned it’s v inspiring to hear about non-trad routes in (ie not training in something at uni). Would love to hear about other artists with windey routes to inspire + give hope!
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Hmmm, so NPOs currently in the @ace_national portfolio will be getting an extra year of funding up to March 2027. Darren Henley explains here. artscouncil.org.uk/blog/time… but what does that mean for those outside it and reliant on project funds for extra year before they can apply?
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One time a BIG institution (outside of LDN) asked me to deliver a lecture/workshop for £100, no travel costs.
And then a young brother (from ends) asked me to do a workshop for £150.
This isn't about money.
This is about value.
We must build or continue to be exploited.
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Reposting exciting opportunity- PAID work in progress pieces
Deadline January 12th! @creativeyouthuk
Also incase you missed it -
PAID OPPORTUNITY CALL OUT
Excited to be producing one of the creative sparks nights with @creativeyouthuk @fuseboxkingston
Looking for performers, artists, musicians, standup and anything in between!
For more info: creativeyouthcharity.org/liv…
My year has almost entirely consisted of the gorgeous being that is Barrel Organ.
10 years ago we were first blinking into the light. This last year we have done tonnes I am dead proud of. Plz have a read of our end of yr newsletter & help spread the word of the work we do 📣💪
So this is christmas and what have we done...
And incredibly busy year for Barrel Organ, & loads we are really really proud of
See you in 2024! 💪❤
barrelorgantheatre.co.uk/new…
(& remember we are a charity & rely on the generosity of donations, so if you fancy & are able to make a little christmas gift to us, you can donate online 🎁🙏)
barrelorgantheatre.co.uk/sup…
This sounds great. And anything with Jo Mousley is worth seeing, multiple times! If you're in London, get along!
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Last opportunity to apply for this!!
Apply & join a programme which will support you to become an Arts Leader of the future! 💪💪💪
We're offering a free program that spans 2023-2024 to train prospective young (16-25 yrs) trustees/board members . No prior training or knowledge is necessary! Deadline is Sat 15th April, 5pm. Under represented groups are encouraged to apply!
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