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I just got told I've received a £9000 DYCP grant and have had a cry. I spend my life supporting artists, helping them realise their dreams, and I love doing it so much, but I never invest that time in myself. but now I can! yay! thank you so much
@ace_national
for believing in me
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we shouldn’t have to kill ourselves for our art/career. it’s ok to take a break and recuperate. it’s ok to leave places that are toxic and detrimental to your health. I’m done with just surviving. I choose to thrive. enjoy yourselves this bank holiday. do what makes you feel YOU
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Some work news! I am so very excited to have joined
@PunchdrunkInt
for a year, leading on all talent development across the company, starting with our new show, The Burnt City. It’s day 2 and I am already loving it. Can’t wait to work with artists/local communities to dream big
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Last week I made the decision to resign from The Old Vic. I’m deeply proud of the work I’ve done, along with the artists I’ve supported and I look forward to finishing that work over the next couple of months. I’m so excited about my upcoming freelance gigs + the plans WoLab have
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#OVConnect
I'm back as a full-time freelancer! I'm looking for exciting artists to work with as a Director, Writer, Producer + Dramaturg. I've made work for NT, Barbican, Bush, Arcola, BBC etc, have fundraised £1.5m+ and am good vibes. Please RT! Let's chat? alistair
@wolab
.co.uk
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Inclusive casting and programming doesn’t mean fuck all unless you are also giving those unheard voices the tools they need to thrive in the environment you’re throwing them into
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I think that it’s super punk that a queer disabled kid, who grew up in poverty and is a former homeless sex worker + addict, is living their best life in the Waldorf, drinking champagne and feeling so good about life 🍾 I can enjoy this because I put myself in this position 🥺❤️🔥
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.
@oldvictheatre
have 0 shame. They’ve announced a writing course, which looks fantastic, but is my idea. After the mental distress that place put me through, which resulted in me nearly leaving the industry, the least they could do is change the copy I wrote & credit me for my IP
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Such a moment. I just wrapped my first film, and we soon will have our first TV credit as a writer/director duo. Feeling on cloud nine, and like we have such a bright future ahead of us 🌞
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What. A. Moment!
I spent most of yesterday in a Hollywood Writers Room, plotting ideas for a new original show I’m attached to. I’m back here at the end of 2022 to write for TV. Wow
4 years ago I was broke, homeless & without hope. Today I thrive. Today I experience only JOY ☀️
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Applications for
@sohotheatre
’s Writer’s Lab are open. Again I am paying for 2 places for artists from low socioeconomic backgrounds, so cost won’t be a barrier to your participation. Please apply. Your voice is so important. And this scheme is wonderful.
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CW: Abuse
7 years ago, I was raped (twice) by CG. He video’d it for his ‘process’. I had 0 agency to question; he said “consent’s not a useful word.” He dangled the carrot that it’d lead to paid work. His death brings relief, the shame is lifting.
Solidarity w/ all survivors 💖
CW: sexual abuse, violence, suicide, child abuse
How did theatremaker Chris Goode avoid scrutiny for so long? In a Long Read, Lyn Gardner talks to survivors and asks how such widespread abuse was able to occur
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Today was my last day at The Old Vic. There’s been many highlights, it’s been a real adventure from start to finish! I wish to thank everyone who has supported along the way. I am proud of myself, and so excited about the future,
but first I am going to take a month long break
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Don’t ever insult artists and say that you’re into positive action and inclusion, if the fees you offer are so tiny it prevents people from low-income backgrounds from participating. Respect people’s work and time. Otherwise your call for diversity is performative and shameful
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After umming & ahing, I’ve decided I am going to visit
@edfringe
this year, to look for exciting talent. I’m going off my own back so will only be there for a few days (probably 12th-15th)… if you’ve got a show on during that time, post the link below so I can try to catch it 💜
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I’m looking to meet queer &/or non-binary directors, who are into experimental work, to help R&D my latest play, that explores sex / kink / intimacy. The theatre that’s commissioned it called it ‘unstageable’; there’s some work to do 😅.
Let’s chat, say hey: alistair
@wolab
.co.uk
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I challenge all reviewers to choose better words than ‘simple but effective’, to describe the set design in a play
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no Alistair you can’t have a 5 minute break every time you write one line of dialogue
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I’ve worked at Punchdrunk for six months now, I’ve seen our beautiful new show 19 times, and tonight I finally had my first ever one on one experience with a character. It was so special 🥹
Love my job soooo much!
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I’ve never felt so welcomed in a new role. Every person I’ve met (and there’s a lot - at least 100+ people), has been so kind. It goes to show how a positive work environment can create brilliant and dynamic work. And it’s Cake Friday - such joy! So excited for this new chapter!!
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Some news… my fixed-term contract at Punchdrunk is ending tomorrow. I’ve had the most wonderful time at the best org, with such phenomenal people! I’m now available for freelance directing, writing, producing, facilitation, & dramaturgy work.
Let’s chat: alistair
@wolab
.co.uk 💜
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If we were told in drama school to look out for Kevin cos we were his type, you can’t convince me that staff at OV didn’t know. They covered up abuse, so that the org could get its celeb names they always wanted. They’re a disgrace & these people have been allowed to fail upwards
One of the claimants in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial will allege that they raised concerns about Spacey’s behaviour at the time with former Old Vic chief executive Sally Greene, who "laughed it off"
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Lmaoo I strongly disagree
My DM’s are specifically open for people to slide into them, ask me questions & invite me to fun stuff! It’s an accessible way for people who don’t know the ‘rules’, (AKA elitist attitudes), to connect with me..
I 💜 hearing from you all. KEEP DOING IT
I cannot say this loudly or clearly enough: please do NOT hit up industry folks via DMs. Just, no. All of us are fairly easily reachable via email (preferably) so if you think a DM via socials will stand out: it will, but for all the wrong reasons.
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Since the guidance changed, I’ve written 7 ACE apps: 4 for my projects, 3 for other people’s. Everyone else’s were accepted, all of mine rejected, until today when we received a YES for our next show 😭 so happy !!
Come see it
@CamdenPT
@BristolOldVic
🍊?
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@sohotheatre
Writers’ Lab apps are now open, closing Aug 1st. I’m again paying for 2 bursaries for those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who couldn’t afford to take part otherwise. Do apply if you think it’s right! You’ve got to be in it to win it x
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You're so allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously
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What a moment! I have just sent off my finished debut film, which’ll receive its premiere on
@SkyUK
later this year, and I feel so good about it. This has been such a learning curve from start to finish, and I am grateful to everyone who’s been a part of the journey. How exciting
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Thank you for the
@edfringe
rec’s, there’s so much great work! I’m not taking any comps, I’ve paid for all 🎟’s out my own pocket, so the £ goes straight to artists! The 17 shows I am seeing are below; I’ve still got time for chats/dancing, look forward to seeing you 11-14 Aug 💜
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I think theatres should quality check all productions when they hit tech week; if it’s not as good as they first thought/marketed it as then they change the ticket price & refund the difference. Last nights show was so mediocre/underwhelming. £65 per ticket for that is a joke 😬
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ANNOUNCEMENT
☎️ ☎️ ☎️
I’m so excited to be directing the London premiere of
@QueerHistorian
’s award-winning, How Disabled Are You?, at
@ParkTheatre
! After our VAULTS cancellation, we’re happy to have found this new home, which feels so right!
Come thru:
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I’m offering my services again as a funding bid writer. In my career I’ve raised £1.78m for projects, simultaneously teaching artists how to fundraise. If there’s a pot you want to apply to, for an idea you’re excited by, get in touch. My rates are flexible.
alistair
@wolab
.co.uk
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stop celebrating abusers, no matter how much of a “genius” you think they are
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Directing an
@NYTofGB
summer course has been so special. I feel so proud of this bunch, and of myself. Together we’ve shared laughter, learning, tears, and debates, prioritising joy at every moment. I feel so inspired, humbled and moved by this entire process. Big LOVE to Group 1
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I’m so excited to be doing my 1st bit of TV directing in 2022 🎥! My creative soulmate,
@HannahKumari
, has been commissioned to write a short film for broadcast on
@SkyArts
📺! I can’t wait to work with her on it and our next artistic venture 💥!
Details:
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We can’t let another CG thrive in this industry. We must put safer working practices in/outside our spaces. We must challenge behaviour. We must believe people. We must put people’s mental health/wellbeing before the sake of entertainment.
Consent is a really sexy word. So is NO
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I love
@bushtheatre
so much. They put their money where their mouth is with their constant commitment to artists. Their ambition is second to none, their work is exemplary. I adore reading plays and supporting the work. This new season is pure fire. Please give them your coin 💚
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I am so excited to have joined
@FootballMuseum
as their new Creative Lead, working with this extraordinary team to expand our opportunities to deliver increased participation in the creative power of football. It’s a dream job. I’m very happy!
#FootballCreates
⚽️
#LetsCreate
🫶
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Had a brilliant first day of rehearsals in the West End for a really great new play I'm so excited to be directing for
@Masterclasstrh
@TRH_London
!! After so much scheming with
@mattgurr
&
@phillippe_phlop
, we're finally able to be in a room making magic !! Feels sooo good 🤩 !!
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I’m very happy to say that my debut film, DEVI - देवी, written
@HannahKumari
, dir. me + produced
@tobikyere
, will premiere
@skytv
#SkyArts
on 16 May 11pm. I am so excited to share this story. Thank you
@Coventry2021
@shootfestival
@thespacearts
@ace_national
for your support 🙏💜
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I’m sick fed up of finding out mine & other colleagues names are being used on ACE bids as ‘confirmed partners’, to boost app’s chances, and for us to be used for people to meet diversity quotas. I’m very selective with who I work with. Don’t use my name unless I’ve given consent
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Theatremakers who play down their middle-class origins and promote a narrative of unceasing struggle are doing a disservice to those who genuinely lack privilege in the arts, says
@lyngardner
– honesty would go a long way
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🥺🤪🤩😅 !!!
I'm really excited and honoured to be joining
@RTYDS
as one of their 5 Connect Artists! I was nervous to go freelance again, but RTYDS have made me feel so validated! I love this company & their mission, and I look forward to supporting this important work further!
Say hello to our five RTYDS Connect Artists!
This is a pilot scheme in which five freelance directors and theatre-makers from around England will work alongside us for seven months to make connections and kick-start conversations.
Find out more about them below🧵(1/7)
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So here’s some incredible news! WoLab is proud to announce our next project by the amazing
@kwame_8
, an emotionally gripping tale of queerness, anxiety, individual identity & fighting one’s inner demons.
Dreaming and Drowning,
@bushtheatre
28Nov-23Dec.
With an electric team 💜
Announcing the world premiere of
@kwame_8
’s ‘Dreaming and Drowning’. Bold, affecting and visceral: dive into the mind of a young man struggling to stay afloat. Winner of the Mustapha Matura Award 2022 & RSC’s 37 Plays Comp.
At
@bushtheatre
28 Nov-23 Dec.
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‘What’s one piece of advice you would give to emerging Queer artists?’
“Don’t make yourself small so that somebody else can be comfortable.”
thank you so much
@stratfordeast
for interviewing me as part of your
#LGBTHM21
spotlight on freelancers
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Just read an ENG-ER-LAND show report that said from that specific audience, 45 out of 57 (79%) were first time theatre goers. Amazing stuff
@HannahKumari
@WoLaboratory
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Landing tonight on
@skytv
#SkyArts
… Devi – देवी, written
@HannahKumari
, dir. me, produced
@tobikyere
, DOP Morgan K. Spencer, w/ Hannah,
@Nina_Wadia
+
@JonnyFines
, & with the most phenomenal wider team involved. A big bucket list moment, I’m so proud of us all. Tune in at 11pm 💕
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I LOVE my job! I have had such a special day directing this group of fantastic
@NYTofGB
members. I am so honoured to have been asked to work with such a talented, enthusiastic bunch of artists. Their joy radiated and they smashed their performance. So excited for their futures 🥰
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honestly to be in a space all day with so many phenomenally talented female + non-binary artists has been SO GOOD. to hear the amazing Nessah Muthy's words be spoken with such power and energy has been a real moment. grateful to be in this space. so inspired by this team's work
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One of my greatest skills is my ability to select phenomenal work to develop further. I am so good at discovering artists who are talented & are ready to go to the next level. Next weeks announcement will prove this again! It’s
@WoLaboratory
’s biggest show to date. I’m so excited
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Michelle Terry has basically said that she will absolutely promote diversity and inclusion, except when doing so inconveniences her in any way, or requires any form of personal sacrifice. That is totally wild to me wow
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Last day (for now) at this legendary place 💖
@PunchdrunkInt
, thanks for reigniting that creative spark. Thank you for encouraging so much agency. I adore our ambition and enthusiasm for the work. It’s contagious and makes me up my game. LOVE you all x
Onto the next adventure 🥹
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.
@WoLaboratory
’s 2nd published play 🥹 It’s another very special one! Thank you
@MethuenDrama
for another great collab 💗 I’m loving this process, working with extraordinary friends
@bilalhasna_
&
@aa_koglu
, bringing their beautiful
#ForAPalestinian
to
@CamdenPT
@BristolOldVic
🍊
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I’m having such a great day because I’ve invited 8x artists I’ve recently commissioned to come meet each other, have food, and spend the day workshopping ideas for a new project. It’s a room full of so much creativity, fire, joy, passion. What a privilege to be in this space 🤩
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I am loving working with my fantastic and talented group one
@NYTofGB
, and today, alongside lots of exciting impulse led exercises, we made a contract of how to co-create work safely and courageously. I’m so excited for these next 3 weeks with this amazing bunch
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Nightclubs as rehearsal spaces are some of my favourites. The architecture, history, and energy that they give off create the most special environments to play, devise, and explore content. Loving this new chapter for me. Such exciting times ahead
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in the last 24 hours I have learnt what unconditional love feels like 🥺
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Our 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 award-nominated
#ForAPalestinian
🍊
@WoLaboratory
@aa_koglu
@bilalhasna_
has arrived at
@BristolOldVic
! Our entire run is once again sold out, BUT you can get in touch with the box office for returns/standing 🎟’s for £5 by calling 0117 987 7877
Wish us all luck 🥰
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NDA’s are so weird cos I wanna shout from the rooftop how amazing my day was, but I’ve got to keep it all hush, so all I’ll say is you guys are in for a SHOW when you come see The Burnt City. I am so inspired by the work. It’s an honour to be part of this legacy 🥺
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So excited to share the cast of my debut short film, ‘Devi – देवी’, written
@hannahkumari
, landing
@skyarts
in Spring 🌞
ALANA
@hannahkumari
DEVI
@Nina_Wadia
DAN
@JonnyFines
Commissioned
@Coventry2021
@shootfestival
@thespacearts
@ace_national
Can’t wait for you to see it! 🎬
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The entire
#ForAPalestinian
@WoLaboratory
@CamdenPT
run is sold out. Thank you all who’ve supported us, especially in our current cost of living crisis. This show means a lot to so many; it’s an honour to share it with you all 🇵🇸🍊
Returns available at CPT each night. Queue up x
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Funding successes this week…
1x NLHF: £114k
1x ACE: £34k
1x DYCP: £12k
🤩 I love that my job involves getting talented artists/ orgs the money to realise their creative ambitions !!!
If you need help, get in touch: alistair
@wolab
.co.uk
Flexible rates due to your budget < 3
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Category is: prioritising JOY ❤️🔥
Thanks everyone that came to celebrate me and my day of birth last night. LOVE you all
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It’s officially opening night !!!
#TheBurntCity
@PunchdrunkInt
It’s been an amazing journey to get here, I am in awe of our entire teams talent, enthusiasm and commitment. It really does take a village!!
Excited to watch and celebrate all of our hard work 💜
📸 Julian Abrams
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Lmaooo not me accidentally submitting to my COVID officer at work a video of that cringe girl from Camp Rock doing a mediocre DJ set, instead of my negative LTF result
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Bloody hell what a thrilling day for my friends. One released a new single, four were nominated for Emmys, two booked big jobs, one got funding & another dumped their problematic girlfriend 👏! I only surround myself with people who make me up my game. My pals are inspiring af 🥹
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thank you to extraordinary friend, mentor + collaborator
#LyndseyTurner
for sharing space with our
#OV12
@oldvictheatre
tonight. never have I met someone so inspiring, wise and kind. lovely to talk about craft, scale, and how to deal confidently with a situation. LOVE this gang💗
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If Twitter dies most of you will not be following me on Instagram sorry. No to all the 689 people from the industry who’ve requested to follow me on Insta. That shit’s private, friends only xxx
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Just approved the final drafts of all marketing assets for our next
@WoLaboratory
show, which’ll be announced on Thursday. It’s a sexy collab between us & four other organisations, and is our biggest project yet. Can’t wait for you to see it, and the talented artists involved 💖
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Introducing the brill
@WoLaboratory
team that’ll bring Misha Levkov’s extraordinary debut, In the Net 🧵 to
@JSTheatre
in January. It’s an honour to work with such phenomenal talent. Huge thanks goes to
@AdomahHolly
for leading on the launch.
Come see us:
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Happening today!! A reading a of a brill play I’ve directed lands on the West End. Such a moment! This group have my ❤️. Thanks
@stephenkamos
@liv_ello
@eddedoreddie
@marcrafferty95
#AlexAustin
@mattgurr
@phillippe_phlop
@Masterclasstrh
@TRH_London
for being amazing! Onwards ✌️💥
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2 sold out previews
🍊🍊🍊
2 standing ovations
👏👏👏
Audiences queuing outside to meet the team / take pictures
📸📸📸
So many kind words / love in the room
🥹🥹🥹
@bilalhasna_
&
@aa_koglu
’s
#ForAPalestinian
is a total dream
@WoLaboratory
@CamdenPT
🥰 I’m a happy producer!
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I can’t help but be a bit in awe of Zahawi’s tactics. The messy bitch got promoted to Chancellor 24 hours ago and is now publicly telling the BJ to resign. Proper Cersei Lannister shit. Obsessed
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Another unforgettable summer with
@NYTofGB
, as today I say goodbye to my wonderful group 🥺👋. This fearless, curious, playful, inspirational bunch have taught me so much. I 💖 my job because I get to work with the best of the best. Until the next time we meet again Course 2 x
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I just finished my first ever workshop with the Theatre Makers
@CardboardCitz
, and had an absolute blast. It was so great to teach some physical improv again, and be in a room together laughing, playing and learning. I feel so energised and am leaving the space with a huge smile
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Thanks so much
@rxtheatre
&
@HOME_mcr
for inviting me to chair the Ignition discussion for Producers, Writers + Directors. An inspiring day! Big 🤍 to my extraordinary panel
@sarah_jordanV
,
@NatalieNat_Chan
+
@MaxEmmerson
. Such brill insights! A day of warmth, joy & possibilities
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in order for things to improve, you actually have to do something
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This superstar has been on the road for the last 6 weeks, touring our hit show, ENG-ER-LAND, wow’ing audiences everywhere!! We’ve gone to the midlands and the north, now it’s to the South West for 3 weeks!! What a journey. What a vibe
@WoLaboratory
⚽️🌟💜
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Announcing
@WoLaboratory
’s fourth & final show in our year-long programme of work, entitled our Spirit of Resistance Celebration 💥
It means so much to be in
@littler_tom
’s last
@JSTheatre
season, and to work with an epic team to bring this gorgeous world premiere to London 🧵
🧵ANNOUNCEMENT🧵
Our next show is the world premiere of IN THE NET,
@JSTheatre
, 12 Jan-4 Feb. Family, protest & defiance meet in Misha Levkov’s stunning debut, entwining the lives of 3 women as delicately as the net they weave onstage. Dir.
@vickymoran__
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I’m working with some of the best right now. Living, learning, creating w/
@TianShakira
@MashaKevinovna
@AndyRoutledge_
@SeanHollands
@RobertaZuric
@fumigoation
@YildizSeda
is so special. I love how
@NYTofGB
brings together legends to play & explore art. Excited for these 2 weeks
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Just saw
@ComeFromAwayUK
again, and it just hits differently this time. So many shivers down the spine. The sense of connection between the cast is so lovely to see. Enthusiasm radiates from the stage. So does pure JOY. I loved watching my friend
@MaryDohertyUK
be so amazing. 💛
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We’re on the cover of
@TimeOutLondon
🥺 Such a cool moment !!!!
Pick up a copy today to find out everything you always wanted to know about us, and see a really sexy shoot of
#TheBurntCity
, 📸 by Luis Kramer.
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Week 2 of previews, let’s be having yaaaa 🌝
@PunchdrunkInt
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Preview 5 tonight ✨ I’m a little bit obsessed with our show and the team that are making it. I can’t wait to welcome 600 more audience members to our colossal playground 💥.
#TheBurntCity
@PunchdrunkInt
📸 Luis Kramer for
@TimeOutLondon
.
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@coachella
was without a doubt the best weekend ever. Partying in 35+ degree heat to the best music acts, whilst surrounded by queer expression and JOY, was so lit. I’m a lifelong visitor to the festival! Now spending a few days in LA for work/leisure, I am just loving life 🌞
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I mean congrats NT but this is absolutely wild to me when so many arts orgs and areas of the country are being stripped of funding, with little other support to fall back on
We’re providing £26.4m of funding for the National Theatre, a globally renowned institution.
The UK’s creative industries are a driver for economic growth - this funding will ensure the National Theatre's acclaimed productions can continue.
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Beyond proud of what we have achieved. We couldn’t have done it without the enthusiasm, patience, creativity + kindness from our team of freelancers 💖
2022 sees a huge tour, lots of R&D’s, the launch of a big thing for director’s, full-length runs & a short film. We’re excited!
WoLab have now clocked off! In 2021 we:
📝 Commissioned 14 plays
🎓 Hired 112 freelancers
💸 Raised £167,205 for artists
💥 Got a new website
🌟 Had a sold out run in the West End
⚽️ Launched a UK-wide tour
Thanks everyone who went on the journey with us 💜
See you in 2022 👋
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The award for the best press night party must go to Sonia Friedman and the
@JerusalemPlay
team, because after dessert we were given free jägerbombs as the pallet cleanser, so we could continue dancing until the early hours to a sick DJ. The play was pretty fantastic too 🔥🔥🔥
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