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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · 2d

#BadLads is a powerful and important show, brilliantly performed. Theatre about a tough subject made with dignity and restraint. Also #BSL integrated.
Congrats to @graeaetheatre.bsky.social and @livetheatre.bsky.social. Catch it until 11 Oct!

Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · 6d

Fantastic feedback in for 1st Preview of #BadLads last night our production in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Be quick to snap up the last of the £11 Preview tickets for tonight Fri 3 & tomorrow Sat 4 Oct, 7.30pm.
On here until Sat 11 Oct!
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/bad...

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · 12d

Isn’t it?! Some crackers as ever, but this was my favourite today.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · 12d

Proud to stand amongst 1000s of people in Newcastle today saying no to fascism.

Photo of a crowd at Monument, Newcastle. Many carrying placards that say “No to racism. No to fascism.”

Photo of a protester in Newcastle holding a cardboard sign that says “Hadaway and shite, fascists.”

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 14d

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Aug 24

Holidays are great. Coming home to flags is weird. But here’s a good one I spotted in an anti-fascist café in a French village.

Peace, love and kindness everyone.

Photo of a postcard stuck on a wall. The postcard is a picture of a French flag made from a patchwork of fabrics that says “La France est tissu de migrations”. France is woven from migration.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks to @elijahyoung.bsky.social for this brilliant blog about last week's North East Culture Social. The event sparked inspiring, honest, open conversations about creative community projects & practice. Lots of things that I’m still thinking about a week on!

Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 25

What a blast at last week’s NE Culture Social at Alphabetti! 💬 Huge thanks to all who joined to share, question + build ideas. Catch the write-up + save the date for 10 Sept! 👉 www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/articles/202... #NECultureSocial

North East Culture Social - Working together is success | Unfolding Theatre

Reflections from Elijah Young on the most recent North East Culture Social held on Alphabetti Theatre on Wednesday 18th July 2025

www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Jun 15

Sam Fender with my mum. Amazing night! 🖤🤍

Selfie photo of two ginger women standing in St James’ Park - me on the left wearing my Newcastle strip, my mum on the right wearing glasses - both with Sam Fender levels of excitement on our faces.

Photo of a packed St James’ Park as dusk falls. Sam Fender and his band onstage and behind him, a big video screen with the word HOME on it.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are looking for a Community Champion to join us as at #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre!

We are looking for deaf creatives who are based in the North East and have experience of - or are interested in - working with children and young people.

Find out more - www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/opportunities

A group of six children stand in a line against a white wall, smiling and holding colourful props and wearing casual clothes. Bold white text over the image reads: "Be a Community Champion."

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Jun 5

You can read the policy at www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/working-with...

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks to my colleagues who helped research, write and develop this policy. It’s helped us think practically about what inclusivity looks like. And sadly it feels even more needed than when we first introduced it.
#Pride2025 #TransEquality 🏳️‍⚧️

Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 4

Last month we reviewed our Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Non-Conforming Inclusion Policy, first introduced in 2024. In a tough year for the trans community, our commitment to kindness, care & solidarity remains stronger than ever. 🏳️‍⚧️ #Pride2025 #TransEquality

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 29

Really looking forward to hosting this event for community organisations and creatives in Newcastle. Not many tickets left. Get booking if you want to join the conversation. #NECultureSocial

www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/2025...

North East Culture Social | Unfolding Theatre

Join us for a special North East Culture Social. This FREE event invites community organisations and creative practitioners to come together to share learning, network and cook up ideas for future pro...

www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 21

On the telly! Super proud of the whole team who made this happen.

Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · May 21

We loved seeing our deaf-inclusive #HereBeDragons at Benton Park Primary on ITV Tyne Tees! Developed with EJ Raymond & starring #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre. Meet Mosie the pigeon & find out more here: www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

A group of five performers — an adult and four children — stand in front of a red curtain on a school stage beneath a wooden sign reading “THE UNFOLDING THEATRE – HERE BE DRAGONS.” They are signing to the audience using British Sign Language, smiling and engaged. The audience of schoolchildren is seated in the foreground, watching attentively.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 20

I feel lucky to have seen Mother Courage in Horden last night. Amazing company from East Durham and South Africa. Cracking performances, script and singing. Local. International. And all the more special for being shared in a church hall in Horden. 👏 👏 👏

Mark Fisher @markffisher.bsky.social · May 18

Welcome debut of Ensemble '84 www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...

Mother Courage and her Children review – wartime profiteering rarely sounded so good

Ensemble ’84 generate an exhilarating racket in this gutsy rendition of Brecht’s play about the thirty years’ war

www.theguardian.com

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 16

I've just booked for 'Songs of the Bulbul' - part of Masala Festival at Theatre Royal this July. I saw Aakash Odedra's previous piece (also programmed by GemArts) last year, and it completely blew my mind. Treat yourself to something gorgeous.

www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/son...

Photograph of dancer Aakash Odedra, wearing white fabric swirling up red petals so they are floating in the air around him. Text at the bottom of the image says, Songs of the Bulbul.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 13

Any man's death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.

John Donne

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 13

No man is an island,
Entire of itself;
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.

If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less,
As well as if a promontory were:
As well as if a manor of thy friend's
Or of thine own were.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · May 6

Congrats to the team of #DogsOnTheMetro. Smart writing about the things that don’t get said after experiences of sexual violence. Important watch - and excellent direction and performances too.

Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 30

Opening tomorrow Thu 1 May running until Sat 17 May #DogsOnTheMetro - don't miss your chance to get on board this NE Playwriting Award winning production that journeys through friendship! Check out the trailer below & then snap up your tickets (from £11) asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/dog...

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Apr 10

Slack never helped me find any slack.

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Apr 10

Who else is going to #DandD20 this weekend? See you there??

Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · Apr 10

"Identifying what nourishes us and keeps us going feel critically important..."

Join us for D&D this Saturday - Monday 12-14th April at Shoreditch Town Hall

Get your tickets: buff.ly/EQeLaJf

@newearththeatre.bsky.social

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Apr 10

Great blog. My fave rejection was, “I’ve Googled you & read your reviews. Your work is obviously good but I’ve literally never heard of you.”
Making a difference is a funny one, eh? But your writing about collaboration & multiplying leadership inspired me. And I often ask, “Where’s the slack?!”

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Apr 2

If you missed this last year, here’s another chance to see #Penguin. Beautiful brilliant show!

Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · Mar 31

As we look forward to the extraordinary #Penguin returning to our stage from next Wed 9 - Sat 12 Apr, check out this video with performer & co-creator Hamzeh Al Hussien who believes you can do anything! You should not miss this uplifting tale. 🎟️ £11 - £7 at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/pen...

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Mar 29

Aww, thanks Lee! And see you in a couple of weeks at D&D!

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Mar 28

Great to be talking about ‘The Future of UK Youth Theatres’ today. Here’s something I wrote about the difference our youth theatres make to me every single day.

Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 28

Artistic Director @annierigby.bsky.social speaks at The Future of UK Youth Theatres today.

In our latest blog, she reflects on why youth theatre is vital to leadership - and to theatre’s future.
unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/articles/202...

@livetheatre.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social

What does leadership in UK Youth Theatre look like? A Blog Post by Annie Rigby | Unfolding Theatre

What does leadership in theatre really look like? In this piece, Annie Rigby, Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Unfolding Theatre, reflects on why spending time in the company’s youth groups...

unfoldingtheatre.co.uk

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Mar 16

Cannot believe it!!! I’m with you on the bank holiday!!! Let’s do it!!
🖤🤍🖤🤍

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · Mar 16

I have no framework to compute what has just happened. Finally! #NUFC 🖤🤍🖤🤍

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