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Jayne Williams

@mrsjaynew.bsky.social

Bloated with Theatre. Participation Director with New Perspectives Theatre Co. Own hair, teeth and opinions.

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28.08.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tickets available here www.newperspectives.co.uk/sixteen-by-l...

26.08.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The miners' strike seen through young women's eyes A new play by the daughters of two miners brings a fresh perspective to the 1984 strike.

Dr Lisa McKenzie & I have written a play about 3 teenage girls growing up during the Miner's Strike based on our own experiences. Touring Notts in September
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

26.08.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
4 women smiling one holding (the) Woman play text and another a New Perspectives water bottle.

4 women smiling one holding (the) Woman play text and another a New Perspectives water bottle.

Two colourful pop up banners - one promoting Mansfield Town Film Festival, the other celebrating over 50 years of theatre from New Perspectives Theatre Company.

Two colourful pop up banners - one promoting Mansfield Town Film Festival, the other celebrating over 50 years of theatre from New Perspectives Theatre Company.

Home & away vibes, Angharad represented @NPtheatre at #SupportPlaywrights Soho Theatre Walthamstow, while @mrsjaynew.bsky.social led a powerful talk at Mansfield Town Film Festival. Don't miss the packed film lineup at Mansfield Palace Theatre this weekend! 🎬 More here πŸ‘‰ heyzine.com/flip-book/b5...

25.07.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow, Jay Taylor & I will host a talk that tackles the lack of working class voices across stage & screen as part of Mansfield Town Film Fest at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Please share your thoughts, stories, provocations & solutions here🧡 to be part of the discussion.

24.07.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting times!!!

28.05.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creative people are the best at finding solutions πŸ’ͺ

Loving this uplifting quote from Laura Turner at our playwright's panel 🎭 Featuring Hugh Dichmont of Script Writing East Mids, Jayne Williams of New Perspectives, Craig Gilbert of Donmar Warehouse and Mafuro Makubika.

12.04.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tree lined street leading to a Train Station. The sky is deep blue which the sun is about to appear through, but not quite yet. Street lamps light the pavements until then.

A tree lined street leading to a Train Station. The sky is deep blue which the sun is about to appear through, but not quite yet. Street lamps light the pavements until then.

Up before the sun for a fun day of discussions and provocations in that there London. Speaking on a panel about Working Class Culture thanks to the very fabulous Lisa Mckenzie for making great things happen! @nptheatre.bsky.social #WorkingClass #Stories #Theatre

04.02.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo looking up at the early morning sky behind bare branches of tree that's lit by a street lamp that hasn't gone out yet.

A photo looking up at the early morning sky behind bare branches of tree that's lit by a street lamp that hasn't gone out yet.

An early morning start for a FUNDay @nptheatre.bsky.social #Mansfield #Arts #Fundraising #Theatre #Freelancers

01.02.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial β€˜dividend’

β€œNot only could further arts investment be valuable for individuals & the health service as part of a preventative health agenda, but also any cuts to arts funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

17.12.2024 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Margaret Hodge to lead review of regional inequality in the arts Anti-corruption champion to examine Arts Council England projects and lack of facilities in some areas of country Margaret Hodge will oversee a review into regional inequality in the arts after the culture secretary described some areas of Britain as…

Margaret Hodge to lead review of regional inequality in the arts

17.12.2024 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

Just got my bus app ready to board a train

11.12.2024 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for coming to see us for a fabulous natter and hatching of exciting plans. Definitely no knitting yoghurt hereπŸ˜†

11.12.2024 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

03.12.2024 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The biggest crisis in theatre is that the whole economic system survives by massively underpaying people.

24.11.2024 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Financial Support - Freelancers make theatre work

A huge #Bluesky wave to all our new followers!

If you are looking for financial advice/support tailored to the arts, we've got you covered. Visit the 'Financial Support' resources on our website here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/financialsup...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

25.11.2024 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Twelve Artists who are part of the New Perspectives talent development programme, sit on chairs in a curve shape in a concrete rehearsal studio. They are completely captivated by our awesome guest Rikki Beadle Blair.

Twelve Artists who are part of the New Perspectives talent development programme, sit on chairs in a curve shape in a concrete rehearsal studio. They are completely captivated by our awesome guest Rikki Beadle Blair.

My favourite days are when New Associates assemble & share super powers! An immense day with our tremendously AWESOME guest, the very fabulous Rikki Beadle Blair @rikkibeadleblair.bsky.social So much honesty, generosity & shared learning. 'It's a love story'

23.11.2024 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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INSPIRE β€” Lily Einhorn

My new coaching programme for socially engaged cultural workers is LIVE. Please share far and wide, in this much paired down network I need all the help I can get. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire

19.11.2024 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6

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21.11.2024 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Folks in arts participation, youth theatre, young people’s advocacy, co-creation - who are you?

Reply to this thread with a hello - I’ll turn it into a public list and let’s try and build a little community here.

17.11.2024 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 94    πŸ“Œ 1

Hello, I'm Jayne, Participation Director with New Perspectives Theatre CompanyπŸ‘‹Thanks for doing this, fabulous Ned!

21.11.2024 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Four Actors standing in a rehearsal room, gesture with warmth and smiles towards a Writer, standing in the middle, following a fab few days of working on his words.

Four Actors standing in a rehearsal room, gesture with warmth and smiles towards a Writer, standing in the middle, following a fab few days of working on his words.

A fab few days of intense but immensely fun work on an exciting new play by Chris Kealey for #OpenPitch with New Perspectives Theatre Company. A privilege to work with incredibly talented, generous & thoughtful actors, Esme Sears, Helen Crevel, Lee Rufford & Conor Wilkinson #NewWriting #RandD

17.11.2024 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0