clip of image from digital school programme. At top; wednesday 20, with pictures of the writers and book cover for owning it under neath. Text: own your story with Polly Atkin, James Catchpole, Mathila FeyiαΉ£ayα» Ibini and Elle McNicoll, 11.30 - 12.15, Venue NW, p5-7, Β£4 per pupil. Growing up disabled can be an isolating experience. As much as you might be surrounded by loving, well-meaning friends and family, chances are no one close to you is going through something similar. But you're not alone. Today, hear from a selection of brilliant authors who've shared their experiences of childhood disability in Owning It, a powerful anthology exploring the highs, lows, and in-betweens of navigating social life, school, sports, and friendships while growing up disabled. In-person.
Then on 20th August as part of the Schools Programme with some of team #OwningIt, including 1 of our wonderful editors James Catchpole, and legends of page and screen
@ellemcnicoll.bsky.social and @astrominx.bsky.social - can't believe we get to meet in-person and then have to talk to other people!
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Launching Light Maps: The Next Chapter β Dr Will Renel
Back in October 2023 I wrote about relaxed performance practice and the importance of developing tools and approaches that support audiences to access art, theatre and live performance. This is partic...
If youβre a disabled, neurodivergent or chronically ill person who experiences light as a barrier within theatre please do complete our short survey (8 questions) & contribute to our research on mapping & communicating about lighting in live performance: www.touretteshero.com/2025/02/10/l...
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Support FMTW - Freelancers make theatre work
Freelancers make theatre work
π #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork runs on volunteer power, but we still have essential costsβweb hosting, Zoom, and part-time freelance coordinators. Every contribution helps us support the freelance theatre community. π
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We're proud to announce our first panel for Son of a Bitch
@swkplay.bsky.social: Representations of Motherhood in the Media on 1st March, post matinee, hosted by comedian and mum @rachelparris.bsky.social.
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Poets: Joseph Coelho, Deanna Rodger, Matilda FeyiαΉ£ayα» Ibini @astrominx.bsky.social, Sile Sibanda, Unicorn Creative Associates, Patients at Great Ormond Street Childrenβs Hospital, Sheffield Childrenβs Hospital and Alder Hey Childrenβs Hospital
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Yes please ππΎββοΈ
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I know exactly what you mean. I went to Brighton twice this year and Margate for the first time. Something so healing and rejuvenating being by the sea. π₯Ήπ
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10 NIGHTS is back!!
Phizzical Productions kicks off 2025 with the play opening at Riverside Studios in London and then it will tour to Derby Theatre, The Lowry, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Lawrence Batley Theatre!
Book tickets here: bit.ly/3B06wCk
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Hey Anna ππΎββοΈπ
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Huge Congrats Tom!! Utterly deserved!! ππ₯π
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Blessed are they, who have allowed their divine image to shine in the world #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
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I feel like I lost my digital voice in the other space (π¦) and online generally to be honest. But maybe here is where I can rediscover it. Hey! Hey! ππΎ to my mutuals, I'm glad we found each other. And look forward to getting to know new mutuals and your wonderful art, passions and interests. π
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a cartoon of a group of people hugging each other with the words community love below them
Alt: A clip from 'The Simpsons' a cartoon of a group of children hugging Homer Simpson and each other with the words community love below them.
I write for theatre, film, TV, audio & most recently children's books (or anyone who'll pay me). I'm also a wheelchair user & passionate about telling loud, wild, epic stories with & about the communities I am blessed to be a part of. If you want to find out more about my work, links are in my bio.
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a man is riding a segway in an office with the words welcome aboard below him
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Woah! It's only been a week since I joined. Thanks for all the follows. Probs a good time to introduce myself.
I'm Matilda, a bionic writer of Nigerian heritage based in the UK. I have been scribbling and daydreaming for over a decade now.
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Reddish orange background with white text workshops for Gaza cascading down the square
We are a group of autonomous writers, artists, educators and translators coming together to offer online courses and workshops to raise money for people in Gaza π₯π₯π₯
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Theatre dramaturg, director and producer
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Theatre maker, mathematician, producer, researcher, Edinburgh Horror Festival Trustee, feminist, perpetual student (she/her)
Playwright with a day job.
Writer. Director. Horror lover. Represented by Jennifer Thomas at United Agents
Screenwriter, MA Writing for Script & Screen Falmouth. Talent Campus #4. Lecturer and script consultant. Stationery addict, Janeite, Heyerite. Still making sense of late ADHD diagnosis. Dipping into playwriting.
Design for Theater. www.thomweaverdesign.net
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Writer, theatre-maker, bread enthusiast.
Book-writer: Cable Street.
AD of Paper Balloon Theatre.
Living/working with chronic illness
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AlexKanefsky.com
JBR Creative Management
Lecturer in Theatre & Performance at the University of Glasgow. Contemporary British/European playwriting, performance, dramaturgy and political theory. Next book is on Tim Crouch (MUP). Also: πΏπ΄ππ Orgullosament xarnega. Hola!
Writer, Lake-swimmer, Bookseller.
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Basic Nest Architecture
Much with Body
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Some Of Us Just Fall
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We recommend childrenβs and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools.
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Supporting Londonβs writers with workshops, networking, prizes and development opportunities. We run the London Writers Awards, Deptford Literature Festival & much more!
Creating an artistic landscape where disabled people flourish
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Disabled, Hard of Hearing and Neurodivergent Actor and Writer - Fantastic at Falling over and playing it straight
Award-winning London production company, making disruptive performance by learning disabled & autistic artists.
Writer & artist. Integrated & online access. Grief. Slowness. Co-editor Stairs & Whispers Deaf & Disabled Writers. Masks & Land Back are disability justice. www.blissfultimes.ca