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@nptheatre.bsky.social

East Midlands based touring theatre company, specialising in new writing for audiences in a wide range of spaces and places, amplifying underrepresented voices and inspiring regional talent.

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It’s #TrusteesWeek! Celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities & recognise the difference they make. We'd like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to our fantastic Trustees πŸ₯°, find out more about them here‡️
tinyurl.com/354u68ab

05.11.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
blue background and black text, saying "Give us all an arts venue, Nottingham!!!" creating communities sponsored by Great Growth N2

blue background and black text, saying "Give us all an arts venue, Nottingham!!!" creating communities sponsored by Great Growth N2

We need your help!!!

We're supported by CGN2 to run a series of discussion events at @broadwaycinema.bsky.social to show the need for a grassroots performing arts space in Nottingham city centre and we want to hear from you :)

Find out how to take part at www.chronicinsanity.co.uk/post/we-need...

03.11.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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(the) Woman by Jane Upton "Hands down the best play I've seen in years" Paloma Faith, (the) Woman by Jane Upton ON NOW at the Park Theatre until 25 Oct 2025.

πŸ“£ Don't miss (the) Woman! ⁠Last week to see the show @parktheatrelondon.bsky.social Don’t let the chance slip by! ⁠
➑️ On until Sat 25 Oct⁠
⁠🎟️Grab your tickets now www.newperspectives.co.uk/the-woman

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Guardian⁠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Reviews Hub⁠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre News
#londontheatre #TheWomanPlay ⁠

23.10.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Don't miss this Friday's Playwrights Flashmob at New PerspectivesβœοΈπŸ’»
πŸ“…Friday 24 October 2025
Free, just drop by between 1pm and 4pm
New Perspectives
#PlaywrightsFlashmob #SupportPlaywrights #ArtistsForArtists
@annaruthjordan.bsky.social @mogster.bsky.social

22.10.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Come along to one of our test performances of BLACK SHUCK an immersive Folk Horror, coming to venues in the East Midlands just in time for HalloweenπŸŽƒSee Black Shuck, just don't look into it's eyes!
Book Now tinyurl.com/Book-Black-S...
πŸ™With thanks to @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social

21.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€Check out our latest New Perspectives Newsletter.πŸ“– info-newperspectives.co.uk/EN5-90M80-48...
✍️Sign up and don't miss an issue, be the first to find out we have coming up! www.newperspectives.co.uk

18.10.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ–ŠοΈPlaywrights Flashmob🎭
Join us on Friday 24 October, 1-4pm
FREE drop-in for writers, artists & makers hosted at New Perspectives.
We’ll be joined by writers Jane Upton Michael Lambourne
Tea, coffee and cupcakes provided.
No pressure, no booking, just turn up.

17.10.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯°We are thrilled that the fantastic Jane Upton has been longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting for BELONGINGS. ✨

17.10.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Woman Vox Pops reel v2 1 1 1 Hear from some of the audience members at the opening night of (the) Woman at Park Theatre, London. Video: Piers Foley

πŸ₯°"Funny, heartwarming, real, gutsy", "great theatre". Some of the audience responses after seeing (the) Woman @parktheatrelondon.bsky.social .
bit.ly/4o2x2P2

➑️ (the)Woman plays in Park 200 until 25 Oct
🎟️ Book Tickets - see the link in the bio
#theatre #londontheatre #theatrelondon #TheWomanPlay

16.10.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards We could receive Β£5,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

πŸ“’New Perspectives have the chance to be awarded Β£5,000 if you nominate us for @benefactgroup Arts & Culture Special Draw before 19 October 2025.
πŸ™Help us bring theatre into communities, support emerging artists and spotlight unheard voices.
Nominate us bit.ly/3WIzvSl

14.10.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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(the) Woman - Park Theatre Fiercely funny and brutally honest, award-winning writer Jane Upton’s Bruntwood Prize shortlisted play shatters the glossy veneer of motherhood, exposing its raw, messy truth.

πŸ“… Dates for the diary! Access performances of (the) Woman @parktheatrelondon
Audio described: Thu 16 Oct at 19:30 with a touch tour at 18:30⁠
Parent and baby: Tue 21 Oct at 10:30
🎟️Book now: bit.ly/48M7rEX
#AccessTheatre #writers #parenting #MetaTheatre

14.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀩 Check out the cast of (the) Woman🀩
Don’t miss your chance to see it @parktheatrelondon ⁠
🎟️Book now: bit.ly/48M7rEX

⁠⁠⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Guardian ⁠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Reviews Hub ⁠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre News ⁠
⁠#metatheatre #LondonTheatre #Stagey

13.10.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Powered by rage" and taking it to the stage.
πŸ‘€πŸ’» Read Jane Upton's blog bit.ly/4ob5ExO
⁠⁠Catch (the) Woman @parktheatrelondon On until 25 Oct.⁠
🎟️Book Now bit.ly/48M7rEX
⁠"..like a roar from a place of isolation."
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β 
The Guardian⁠

09.10.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're told we can have it all – and we've bought into it, like a fucked-up myth' Angharad Jones gets honest about how the theatre industry treats mothers – and how complicit she can feel, as a director

πŸ“£Proud to share this from our very own Angharad Jones. Artistic Director and CEO of New Perspectives writes for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social with an honest and up front account exploring how the theatre industry treats mothers.Β 
πŸ‘‡Read more

open.substack.com/pub/exeuntma...

07.10.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guardian review of (the)Woman 🀩 β€œexplosive comedy tells the unvarnished truth about motherhood."
🎟 BOOK NOW until 25 Oct: bit.ly/48M7rEX
@parktheatrelondon.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...
Review: Anya Ryan
πŸ“Έ: Charlie Flint

06.10.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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
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Don’t miss an opportunity for a fresh challenge. We have two exciting posts to lead Marketing or Fundraising.

⏰️Apply now! Details here: l8r.it/eRfO πŸ”—

14.07.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for a role that is a better cultural fit, offering professional development and growth. Come and join our team ✨️

πŸ‘‰ Details here: l8r.it/eRfO πŸ”—

11.07.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are two opportunities to join our team. If you’re poised to take your next step we would love to hear from you. πŸ“’Just 6 days to apply!

πŸ‘‰ Details here: l8r.it/eRfO πŸ”—

09.07.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshot of Leah Chillery, a woman with curly hair, wearing a black top against a grey mottled background. Headshot by Focus and Shoot, Nottingham.

Headshot of Leah Chillery, a woman with curly hair, wearing a black top against a grey mottled background. Headshot by Focus and Shoot, Nottingham.

We remember Leah Chillery, a gifted actor and writer from our New Associates cohort 25/26. Her contribution to British TV, radio, and theatre was tragically cut short. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Leah’s family and friends during this difficult time.

04.07.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman speaking into a handheld megaphone against a dark background highlighting a job opportunity.

A woman speaking into a handheld megaphone against a dark background highlighting a job opportunity.

πŸ“£ We’re hiring!
New Perspectives is looking for a Fundraising Manager (PT – 22.5hrs/week | Β£35k pro rata) to lead our income growth.

If you’re passionate about the arts and experienced in fundraising, join us and help shape what’s next.

πŸ‘‰ Apply now: bit.ly/44sbYZn

02.07.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman speaking into a handheld megaphone against a dark background highlighting a job opportunity.

A woman speaking into a handheld megaphone against a dark background highlighting a job opportunity.

πŸ“£ We’re hiring!
Marketing & Communications Manager (Β£28.5k | FT) to lead on bold, creative campaigns that bring stories to life

If you're passionate about theatre, digital engagement and building relationships, we’d love to hear from you

πŸ‘‰ Apply now: bit.ly/44Jac7y

02.07.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re recruiting for 2 dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join the New Perspectives team.

Marketing & Communications Manager
Β£28,500 per annum FT

Fundraising Manager
Β£35,000 pro rata PT

Closing Date for both roles: Tues 15 July, 12pm
To find out more & apply click here: bit.ly/3HTPid3 πŸ”—

25.06.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two men, one wearing a striped t-shirt standing behind sound equipment at a table looking at a monitor, the other bearded, wearing a checked shirt looking at a script.

Two men, one wearing a striped t-shirt standing behind sound equipment at a table looking at a monitor, the other bearded, wearing a checked shirt looking at a script.

Two men, one bearded man wearing a checked shirt leaning on a table writing with another seated wearing a baseball cap, headphones and striped t-shirt against a green screen background.

Two men, one bearded man wearing a checked shirt leaning on a table writing with another seated wearing a baseball cap, headphones and striped t-shirt against a green screen background.

: A man with dark hair, searing a striped t-shirt wit his hands grasped against a black background and white graph motif background.

: A man with dark hair, searing a striped t-shirt wit his hands grasped against a black background and white graph motif background.

Our #BlackShuck team Michael Lambourne, Adam P McCready, Angharad Jones and Joe Strickland are experimenting @vipstudio.bsky.social this week merging live performance with spatial sound as we develop a new immersive production to test this autumn.

#ImmersiveArtsUK #ExperimentFund

12.06.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headshot of Conor Wilkinson, a man with light brown hair and beard, wearing a black t-shirt against a neutral background.

#NewAssociates 2025/26: @CJwilkies

Conor is a multi-talented artist who has worked for nearly two decades as an actor and workshop practitioner, with experience in writing and directing for the stage.

More about Conor: bit.ly/4myhRMX

10.06.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headshot of Ben Weatherill, a man with brown medium length hair, wearing a blue tie-dye shirt, against a leafy background.

#NewAssociates 2025/26: @benweatherill

Ben is an award-winning playwright, works include Chicken Dust (Finborough Theatre), Jellyfish (Bush Theatre/National Theatre) and Motorhome Marilyn, which premieres at the Ed Fringe this summer.

More about Ben: bit.ly/4myhRMX

09.06.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headshot of Ione Vaughan, a smiling woman with short brown hair in a blue shirt, leaning against a yellow wall.

#NewAssociates 2025/26: @ione.vaughan

Ione is a theatre and event producer and creative programmer. She was selected as one of Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival's Emerging Artists for 2024.

More about Ione: bit.ly/4myhRMX

08.06.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headshot of Noor Sobka, a woman with curly dark hair wearing a bright pink V-neck sweater and beaded necklace, standing in front of a plain yellow wall

#NewAssociates 2025/26: Noor Sobka

Noor is a Libyan, theatre-maker and screen-maker with a particular interest in comedy and telling MENA stories. Most recently Noor co-wrote Delulu and is a trained Dramaturg and Script reader.

More about Noor: bit.ly/4myhRMX

07.06.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshot of Ioney Smallhorne, a Black woman of Caribbean, (Jamaican-Indian heritage), she has naturally  curly hair that frames her face, she has a gold nose ring and is wearing a teal cardigan.

Headshot of Ioney Smallhorne, a Black woman of Caribbean, (Jamaican-Indian heritage), she has naturally curly hair that frames her face, she has a gold nose ring and is wearing a teal cardigan.

#NewAssociates 2025/26: Ioney Smallhorne

Ioney is a writer, poet, film maker and educator. In 2021 she was shortlisted the Sky Arts/Royal Society of Literature Fiction Award and won the Writing East Midlands/Serendipity Black Ink Writing Competition.

More about Ioney: bit.ly/4myhRMX

06.06.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshot of Anna Sharpe-Jones, a person with short brown hair and cheerful expression, wearing a colourful tie-dye top against a brick wall background with a framed artwork above.

Headshot of Anna Sharpe-Jones, a person with short brown hair and cheerful expression, wearing a colourful tie-dye top against a brick wall background with a framed artwork above.

#NewAssociates 2025/26: Anna Sharpe-Jones

Anna describes herself as a Clown (survivor of Ecole Philippe Gaulier - a fancy Clown school in France) and other serious artsy things. Her debut solo show, The Hat of Many Hats, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

More about Anna: bit.ly/4myhRMX

05.06.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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