@crying-out-loud.bsky.social
Crying Out Loud are creative producers working with artists to bring you extraordinary contemporary visual theatre. We've got a brand new website - do have a look in the link! #magical #memorable #moving https://linktr.ee/CryingOutLoud
In our latest Newsletter see our plans for 2026
β’ invest in emerging UK talent
β’ supporting national + international artists developing new work
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Head to our bio / Newsletter to read up on our Artist-led activity and much more!
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #arts @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
π£ We are backing Portsmouthβs bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 as we continue to support the Solentβs arts sector, nurturing visual performance talent and connecting creatives with global opportunities π£
#wearePompey2029 #arts #theatre #LetsCreate #CityofCulture @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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A snapshot of 2025 and a big thank you to all our artists, partners, funders and audiences who engaged with us through a brilliant year. We loved working through the UK, internationally + locally with our A Sea of Words for Portsmouth project.
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #CryingOutLoud
Thank you to @motionhouse.bsky.social AD, Daniel Massarella for our Masterclass at Theatre Royal, Portsmouth. Eight talented participants worked to experience the companyβs approach to contact work, circus skills + dance.
More: cryingoutloud.org/projects/sol...
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Join @motionhouse.bsky.social on this new Masterclass led by associate director Daniel Massarella followed by a performance of 'Hidden'β
πNew Theatre Royal Portsmouthβ
π Tuesday 18 November 2025β
β° 10amβ1pmβ
π cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
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#circus #dance #LetsCreate @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Some images from a fantastic weekend of πΌ πππ π€π ππ€π§ππ¨ ππ€π§ ππ€π§π©π¨π’π€πͺπ©π our large-scale immersive experience by artists Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung.
π bit.ly/ASOWtickets
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'til 26 Oct
π Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
β¨ποΈ Β£5 | free under 16s + locals
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate
To complement our 'A Sea of Words for Portsmouth' event (18-26 Oct, Boathouse 5, Portsmouth Dockyard) please join our FREE Artists Talk with Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung.
ποΈ 19 Oct
β° 11am
πAspex Gallery
ποΈ cryingoutloud.org/events/a-sea...
October is busy! Read on to see where you can find our events around the UK and beyond.
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cryingoutloud.org/news/october...
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Find performances from Kundle Cru, Head Over Heels, Luke Brown Company, Sophia Clist, KingsleyNg and Stephanie Cheung.
with support from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A Sea of Words for Portsmouth is a large-scale immersive experience by artists Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung. Step into a sea of light, memory + hope:
ποΈ 18-26 October
β° select your preferred time slot
πBoathouse 5, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
ποΈ bit.ly/ASOWtickets
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Our Autumn Newsletter is out, please read on to find out more on our upcoming activity as well as a review of our busy summer both in the Solent area and throughout the UK.
π£ bit.ly/4p3lvQa
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #circus #performance #autumn
π£ August here we go! π£
Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in personπ
All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #circus #art
#LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
Brilliant to be a part of this with you @storiesinthedust.bsky.social! Excited to see what happens next with this. π
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π£ Thrilled to see Kundle Cru present their new show BIRDS physically dynamic performance blending circus skills, dance + theatre part of Dublin Fringe Fest 4-7 Sep
Book: www.fringefest.com/festival/wha...
More: cryingoutloud.org/artists/kund...
#DublinFringeFestival #TheCivic #PromenadeIreland
Ventnor Fringe Festival announces its vibrant programme, featuring over 120 performances this July
#iwnews #IsleofWight @ventnorfringe.bsky.social
π£We're busy through July!π£
Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in personπ
All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
π£ Supporting Refugee Week 2025 with 432 Nomads π£
A bold fusion of art, music, dance, poetry + live conversations. Connect through culture and stories and join us in celebrating resilience in a powerful week of creativity, expression and community!
Read more here: www.432nomads.com/projects.htm...
See what shows we have on at the moment and upcoming:
Last few shows for InThisTogether at @brightonfringe.bsky.social, Mother Courage in Durham and also at Brighton Fringe - Anchored in Air from Head Over Wheels (image).
cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
#BrightonFringe #BrightonFestival #theatre
Portsmouth Creates is seeking new Trustees to join the Board + support their next phase of growth to reflect Portsmouthβs diversity.
More details: www.portsmouthcreates.co.uk/about-us/joi...
Apply now for the New Authors Commission Round 2 (2025β26) β a chance to win Β£2K, a 5 day residency and producer support, and to pitch your idea at Bristol Circus City 2025 π€β¨
More here: www.bristolcircuscity.com/new-authors-...
Love this from @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social - perfect for a lunchtime scroll . . .
#theMaryRose #Titanic #Solent #Portsmouth
Finally, the last one, with the caption "Because it's an AWFUL lot deeper!", and a little drawing of the outline of the titanic sits on the bottom, with the depth next to it.
Because the Titanic is 3,800m (12,500ft, or 20,833 fathoms) deep, so it's a LOT harder to get at!
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Show your support for Bristol Circus City - 2025 will "mark the start of a new chapter: a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable future for circus in Bristol and beyond"
Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/circus-cit...
Circus City is the UKβs only festival dedicated to contemporary circus!
Following the UK Premiere at @thealbanyse8.bsky.social new tour dates added for Upswing Aerial's Showdown 'the cut-throat circus competition thatβs kind of like The Hunger Gamesβ¦ with better lighting'
Dates: upswing.org.uk/whats-on/
Directed Vicki Amedume
Written @athenakugblenu.bsky.social
After 21 vibrant months, Circus Around and About 2 β our contemporary circus project led with Take Art and Extraordinary Bodies β has drawn to a spectacular close.
Read more here: cryingoutloud.org/news/circus-...
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
π’ Great opportunity to have your say π’
Take part in the 5th + final Big Freelancer Survey by Mon 21 Apr.
Run by Freelancers Make Theatre Work, is a vital tool for understanding the challenges our sector has faced: pandemic, cost-of-living, Brexit, funding cuts + more.
linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
Isle of Wight you were fantastic! β΄οΈ
We performed shows for 430+ children & 7 workshops delivered across 3 schools.
Huge thanks to @creativeisland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social for supporting this work & to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & #NationalLottery for making it all possible π±
Artist call out: Temporary Art Installation at Victoria Park, Portsmouth.
π’ Workshop delivery, design + production budget: Β£10,000
π’Deadline for applications: Friday 11 April
victoriaparkportsmouth.org.uk/call-for-art...
#callout #art #Portsmouth #opportunity
South London has deep connections to circus + theatre, donβt miss this free exhibition βRingsideβ at Lambeth Archives, celebrating the boroughβs status as the βbirthplace of circusβ. Until 12 April.
#circus #London #Ringside #Letscreate #ACEfunded #Lambeth @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Amazing 1st day on #IsleofWight ππ»
Delivering school shows & drama based climate science workshops developed alongside @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Huge thanks to our partners & funders for supporting this wk!
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social @creativeisland.bsky.social
