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She / her. Views own. idiot (fun kind), theatremaker, internationally acclaimed penguin. Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres.

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Orange background with white text, reading Arts Council England

Orange background with white text, reading Arts Council England

We are incredibly excited to announce that @artscouncilengland.bsky.social have awarded us funding for a new project!

We’re partnering with the @vipstudio.bsky.social to develop three new digital theatre pieces in November-December this year, with details of their release to be announced soon (1/4)

06.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Associate Artistic Director Residency (artists page) - Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme - RTYDS Fair Play Associate Artistic Director 2026-2027 RTYDS is partnering with three building-based theatre companies (outside of London) to each host a mid-career director or theatre maker from a working c...

Our residencies are back!

We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.

Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V

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GIGS A gig theatre monologue backed by pounding original music that follows the relationship of a couple who love going to see live music. But with gigs being the only thing really keeping them together, w...

Our third interactive digital production, GIGS by Doug Deans, is available now on FableMosh!

GIGS is a gig theatre monologue following the relationship of a couple through the ups and downs of loud nights out and quiet days in. Choose your own performers and enjoy!

fablemosh.vhx.tv/products/gigs

30.06.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Adam Penford and a large group of people all stood smiling in the Neville Studio.

Adam Penford and a large group of people all stood smiling in the Neville Studio.

Directors!

We’ve extended the applications deadline for our FREE masterclass with Artistic Director, Adam Penford.

You’ve only got until 12 noon on Wed 2 July to apply, so be quick!

Find out more: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/maste...

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The Making Room Newsletter | Sheffield Theatres The Making Room offers a supportive network and development opportunities for artists based in Sheffield and the surrounding areas, and promotes the provis

I'm writing this thread after spending this week working with our amazing team to welcome ~150 actors to Sheffield Theatres as part of a General Workshop Auditions for Local Actors project; and we're going to begin planning the next phase of this soon.

Stay tuned for more:

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The 2025 Script Window | Sheffield Theatres The Script Window is a space for writers local to Sheffield Theatres to send us writing for the stage. Our aim is to read work from unrepresented writers

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For writers! We've also got another Script Window upcoming where we'll be able to read and respond to your scripts!

The window opens on Monday 7th of July, so there's plenty of time to get writing!

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Rolling Residences | Sheffield Theatres Rolling Residencies are for theatre creatives based locally to Sheffield Theatres who would benefit from space, structure, and funding in the development o

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Rolling Residencies: funding pots, support, and space for professional theatre artists in our region who want to try out new ideas and collaborations.

Apply by Midnight, Sunday 25th!

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Making Room Observer: Dancing at Lughnasa | Sheffield Theatres Sheffield Theatres are looking for a Making Room Observer to join the company of Dancing at Lughnasa throughout rehearsals. Making Room Observer opportunit

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Making Room Observer for Dancing at Lughnasa; join us for the rehearsal process of our new Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman's first production on the Crucible stage. We're keen to encourage aspiring theatre writers to join us for this one!

Apply by Midnight, Sunday 25th!

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Theatremakers Group | Sheffield Theatres Based at The Bank, Sheffield Theatres’ hub for artist development, the Theatremakers Group is the next evolution of our New Dramaturgs Group. The Theatrema

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Theatremakers Group will be co-mentored by six incredible artists: Kash Arshad, Annie May Fletcher, Frey Kwa Hawking, Jessica Millward, John Rwothomack, and Lauren Yvonne Townsend. Couldn't be prouder to be bringing them together to support & inspire this exciting new group.

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Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres? I sure hope it does.

Below is a thread of our current opportunities! Including the newly announced Theatremakers Group for emerging artists of all disciplines in our region!

22.05.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A person with long dark hair wearing a yellow floral shirt and black dungarees laughs as they type at a laptop. They are sitting at a table and there is an orange in front of them.

A person with long dark hair wearing a yellow floral shirt and black dungarees laughs as they type at a laptop. They are sitting at a table and there is an orange in front of them.

πŸ“£ Local artists! We’re looking for eight people to join our Theatremakers Group, starting this July.

If you want to develop skills focused on dramaturgy, creation and co-creation, find out more and how to apply here: bit.ly/43amYeP

22.05.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Award - Alfred Fagon Award

The Alfred Fagon Award, the leading award for Black British Playwrights is now open for 2025 entrants.

You have until August 31st to enter and have the chance to join winners who include the outstanding Inua Ellams who won last time out…

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Three people are in conversation in a rehearsal room, one holds an open script. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Three people are in conversation in a rehearsal room, one holds an open script. Photo by Manuel Harlan

πŸ“£ Local theatre-makers! We are delighted to share opportunities from our latest Talent Development programme; the first under the Artistic Direction of @elizabethnewman.bsky.social.

Apply for support with funding, space and resources for both aspiring and professional local artists: bit.ly/3EqCpG2

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The Women's Prize for Playwriting, Submissions must close Tues 22 April, 5pm

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, Submissions must close Tues 22 April, 5pm

πŸ“£ Applications closing soon!

Supporting exceptional female and non-binary playwrights, the winning play will receive Β£20,000 and the option for us to co-produce the play with @ekpshows.bsky.social and @painesplough.bsky.social

Submissions close on Tue 22 April πŸ‘‰ womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk

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a poster Trans Wicked, showing gender flipped characters in pinks & greens.

a poster Trans Wicked, showing gender flipped characters in pinks & greens.

this week we announced #TransWicked - a one night only all trans charity performance of wicked, raising money for London Trans+ Pride

come join us on July 27th www.outsavvy.com/event/26395/... and defy gender

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A pop art style poster, with a blue background and red coloured image of a woman's face, doubled on the screen looking both up and down in opposite directions. The text reads "Descension by Lora Krasteva" and logos for both FableMosh and Chronic Insanity sit in the top right corner

A pop art style poster, with a blue background and red coloured image of a woman's face, doubled on the screen looking both up and down in opposite directions. The text reads "Descension by Lora Krasteva" and logos for both FableMosh and Chronic Insanity sit in the top right corner

Our first FableMosh Original, where the audience can cast their own production, is now live!!!

Descension by Lora Krasteva, inspired by the UK riots last summer, is a spoken word play that delves into what would happen if all the migrants in the UK disappeared.

Find out more at FableMosh.com

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Top down illustration of a red car and a white boxy van in the moment before they collide, with black tyre marks from either vehicle behind them. Texts says "How can we be good in a world that makes us so angry? Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, performed in a car park in Hull."

Top down illustration of a red car and a white boxy van in the moment before they collide, with black tyre marks from either vehicle behind them. Texts says "How can we be good in a world that makes us so angry? Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, performed in a car park in Hull."

NEW SHOW ⚑ Biting Point by Sid Sagar is a brand-new play about road rage, performed on top of a car park with views across Hull. See it in the Fruit Market from 10-18 May: bit.ly/3Dl592z

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So pleased to publish this ace piece - feels like the sort of thing Exeunt can host that wouldn’t get space anywhere else

Lora has written a thoughtful essay on being an migrant and being an artist - but it’s also a creative response, featuring its own instructions for an imaginary performance… πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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Hi πŸ‘‹

We are RTYDS & we're running Fair Play, a nationwide initiative addressing socio-economic inequity in theatre.

Our vision is an industry where working class leaders can thrive & where our theatre sector is robust, socially just, & able to recognise, develop & nurture working class talent.

25.02.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads 'Vacancies'. Jamal Franklin (Ensemble/Understudy) in Little Shop of Horrors. Jamal is wearing a gold blazer and glittery headwear. He is standing in a blue bin and talking into a microphone. There is a plant shop behind him.

Text reads 'Vacancies'. Jamal Franklin (Ensemble/Understudy) in Little Shop of Horrors. Jamal is wearing a gold blazer and glittery headwear. He is standing in a blue bin and talking into a microphone. There is a plant shop behind him.

We’re excited to share a range of upcoming opportunities at Sheffield Theatres!

Deputy Head of Lighting
Closing date: Wednesday 12 March

Head of Wardrobe
Closing date: Sunday 16 March

Workshop Facilitators and Hospitality Assistants
Closing date: Early March

🎭 https://bit.ly/2ObwhHu

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'I wasn’t interested in writing just a trans play - Otherland is about womanhood' Chris Bush talks about her own experience as a trans woman for the first time - and explains why her new show is actually so much bigger than that

Today's piece is a nice long in-depth chat with the brilliant @chrisbushwrites.bsky.social, about her new play Otherland, now on at The Almeida. She tells @hollywilliams.bsky.social how it's her most personal, and her most expansive, play yet

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Eight people smile and either stand or sit around a yellow sofa, in front of a pale pink background. Photo by Becky Payne

Eight people smile and either stand or sit around a yellow sofa, in front of a pale pink background. Photo by Becky Payne

We’re celebrating the the fifth anniversary of the The Bank, our creative hub dedicated to to local artists’ talent development! πŸŽ‰

Alongside this marker, we’re delighted to welcome eight new members of the Bank Cohort for 2025.

Meet the new members here: bit.ly/3ClrXi9

πŸ“Έ Becky Payne

31.01.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres
Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres

Looking back over the past five years, hear from artists across our Talent Development programmes speaking about their experience working with us πŸ‘‡

πŸ“½οΈ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0KfsyEie6s

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As well as announcing our 2025 Bank Cohort and celebrating five years of The Bank; we've also revealed the Script Exchange CafΓ©! A new opportunity inspired by the #SupportPlaywrights Flashmob and our own ongoing work developing dramaturgical skills in SY.

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/for-artists/...

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As well as announcing our 2025 Bank Cohort and celebrating five years of The Bank; we've also revealed the Script Exchange CafΓ©! A new opportunity inspired by the #SupportPlaywrights Flashmob and our own ongoing work developing dramaturgical skills in SY.

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/for-artists/...

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Death and The King's Horseman in the Community β€˜Life is honour. It ends when honour ends’ Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires. A thought-provoking resonant theatrical experience showcasing music and dance, deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Yoruba people. Directed by Mojisola Kareem(Here’s What She Said to Me, Far Gone). Selected by The Guardian as a best theatre production coming in 2025. Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3yeuOr6

Sheffield Theatres and Utopia Theatre’s production of Death and the King’s Horseman features 12 community members in the ensemble.

Hear how this production engages with the community, nurturing new talent and bringing fresh voices to the stage. 🎭

Hear from the ensemble members: bit.ly/40G15Bx

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Best way to celebrate five years of Talent Development at The Bank? Invite a bunch of lovely artists to come and hang out in the space.

Sheffield Theatres is here For Artists. Learn more here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/for-artists

31.01.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fifth Bank Cohort at Sheffield Theatres! Five years of Talent Development at The Bank! Loads more on the horizon! (🀫)
There's never been a more exciting time to be a theatre maker in Sheffield.

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Endurance | Sheffield Theatres Jenni is not an athlete. Jenni has not done enough training. Jenni wants to perform a feat of endurance in real-time. She really wants to be able to run up

2 chances to see ENDURANCE! @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social
πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈtonight ! And sat! 1st FEB! See you there?
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/endur...

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Amplify Ideas Submission - Nottingham Playhouse We open our ideas submissions window twice yearly, providing an opportunity for artists with a connection to the Midlands to present their ideas.

Midlands based / connected artists @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social Amplify Ideas Submissions window is OPEN. We're interested in your ideas, at any stage of development, what you want to do with them, and how we might be able to support you to get there. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/for-artists/....

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