Cardboard Citizens

Incredible evening at the launch of @cardboardcitz.bsky.social extraordinary monologue anthology More Than One Story which I’m honoured to be part of

25% of the UK population live in poverty and THAT certainly isn’t represented on our stages and screens

Last month, to mark #BlackHistoryMonth, we spoke with facilitator Chantelle Dusette, who recently led a workshop with our Members titled "Reclaiming Narratives". In our latest blog, she reflects on the importance of finding power in your voice.

Read more: bit.ly/4oWjQeC

The margins of society are not silent – they're full of voices bursting to be heard

More Than One Story is Cardboard Citzens' book of new writing by 37 UK writers with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and inequity.

Just a few days to go until our launch event celebrating More Than One Story: The Anthology! Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and be among the first to experience these powerful monologues performed live.

Book now: trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...

On November 20th, join Groundswell for exciting performances from special guests, Groundswell volunteers and staff, and a whole room of amazing people to celebrate the work they do!

Grab your tickets for this London event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-so...

Tomorrow! Join us for Reclaiming Narratives — a space to celebrate Black stories and co-create new ones. Writers will pitch their ideas, collaborate in a writers’ room, and leave with a story arc of their own.

Book now: bit.ly/4o37BNa

Just 48 hours left to apply!

We’re currently recruiting for the role of Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover, from January 2026).

We are looking for someone with vision, empathy, and the skills to strengthen and expand our vital work.

Find out more and apply by 22nd October: bit.ly/4nHzpWZ

Today is World Homeless Day.
Behind every statistic is a story waiting to be heard.

Next month, those stories take centre stage at More Than One Story Live.
📅 9 Nov | 📍 Trafalgar Theatre

🎟 Book now: bit.ly/42VOeNF

Digital Culture Podcast Episode #12 – Socially impactful digital storytelling with Chris Sonnex from Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex of Cardboard Citizens shares how their project ‘More Than One Story’ used film and partnerships to reach an audience of 157,000.

How can digital storytelling drive social change? Our CEO Chris Sonnex shares insights from More Than One Story on the latest Digital Culture Podcast.

🎧 bit.ly/46GgSED

Join our team! 🙌 We’re recruiting a Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover) to shape workshops, strategy & partnerships. Starts Jan 2026.

Find out more: bit.ly/4o9ckfS

If you’re about and wanna see it. book here trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...

I’m so proud for all the writers in this. if you don’t know, get to know them. @cardboardcitz.bsky.social

Sharing the stage with members of Cardboard Citizens, they will bring these monologues to life for the first time for an unmissable night of testimony, resistance and creative truth-telling.

Tickets from £20, with book bundles available via this link:
bit.ly/3VzTTok

Join us on 9 November at Trafalgar Theatre for an evening of powerful storytelling hosted by Rory Kinnear, with readings from Sara Pascoe, Nabhaan Rizwan, Shon Faye, Sharon Duncan- Brewster, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Paterson Joseph and more, plus music from Tom Rasmussen.

We’re excited to share the launch of More Than One Story - our first-ever published anthology, a groundbreaking collection of new writing by thirty-seven emerging and established writers from across the UK with lived experience of homelessness, poverty, and inequity.

Review: 81 (Life), at Almeida Theatre Second part of The Islington Trilogy celebrates the power of connection, moving on, and letting go

Review: 81 (Life), at Almeida Theatre - www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/revi...

Are you a girl based in Hackney between the ages 13 – 18 and keen to unlock your creativity?

In collaboration with Young Hackney, we are running a free weekly theatre and performance workshop, designed to inspire, embolden and nurture your inner artist.

Apply now: bit.ly/41DEwyM

Associate Artistic Director Residency (artists) - 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...

Paid 18-month opportunities!

RTYDS is looking for 3 mid-career working class directors for their Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies at Leeds Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Bristol Old Vic.

Info: bit.ly/45a8P0V

Deadline: Thu 18 Sep, 10am

We’re looking for Trustees who share our belief in the power of theatre to create change and who can help shape the next chapter of our journey, as we grow our public profile and deepen the impact of the stories we tell.

Apply by 26th September.

Find out more: bit.ly/3UBSwFk

This week, our Members stepped into the world of Shakespeare in a special one-off workshop led by Sean Holmes, Associate Artistic Director of The Globe.

It was a joyful, energising session. Huge thanks to Sean for making the workshop such a vibrant, creative space.

Just one week to go until The Cardboard Collective Experience!

Join us next Wednesday for an unmissable night, where beats, lyrics and bold stories are told – all crafted by the next wave of talent!

🕛 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hoxton Hall

Tickets selling fast!

bit.ly/3SIxROY

This Sunday! Grace Church Hackney are hosting a fundraising Clothes Swap & Cake Bake in support of Cardboard Citizens 💜

📍 St Anne’s Church Hall, N1 5LF
🕡 6.30pm, 6 July

A huge thank you to Jen and the youth team at Grace Church Hackney for organising this!

You have until midnight to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.

This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience and highlight the complexities of homelessness and poverty.

Submit now: bit.ly/3GVLirS

One week alert!

Submissions close for More Than One Story: The Anthology at midnight on 30 June.

This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience, whilst highlighting the complexities of homelessness and poverty.

Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS

Just under two weeks to submit a monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.

We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.

Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS

There’s two weeks left to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.

We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.

Submit by 30th June: bit.ly/4jRzJ2Q

Chris Sonnex on protecting artists who create theatre from trauma Stories of trauma might sell but the process of bringing them to stage can be damaging for artists. Chris Sonnex urges the industry to remember its duty of care

“Not causing new trauma, by bad practice, matters.”

Our Artistic Director, Chris Sonnex featured in @thestage.co.uk last week, calling on the industry to prioritise artists' well-being when making worked focusing on trauma.

Read here: bit.ly/4jWfEsf

Episode #45: Poverty Unpacked – May chat Time for a new round up of news on all things #poverty! Much to report this month, see full list of items and links to resources below. Two reports from the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty Wh…

📣 PODCAST ALERT 🎧
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Time for another round up of news on all things #poverty
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👉 new publications #childpoverty #socialprotection
👉 step-by-step guide on #socialchange
👉call for submissions for #poverty #homelessness anthology
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Check it out: poverty-unpacked.org/2025/06/01/e...

We’re so excited to announce that we have been shortlisted by #SMKAwards2025 in the 'Creative Changemaker' category for our More Than One Story Campaign. Congrats to all the amazing shortlisted entries!

Find out more here: bit.ly/451lEfz