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Dibby Theatre
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Award-winning LGBTQ+ led theatre company from @nathanieljhall (he/they) and @careyyyy (he/him)... 'Everyone's welcome at our party'

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Reminder that Hive Mind - our last Get Together of the year - is coming up Tuesday 16 December 🐝

Achieve your creative career and project goals in our dynamic problem-solving session at HOME Arches - totally free of charge.

Full details and booking here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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🐝 Buzzzzzz!!! 🐝

🍯 Can you hear the sound of the Dibby hive mind working as one?

✨ Join us in this upbeat and dynamic session where we’ll workshop YOUR creative career conundrums together.

Full info: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🐝 Buzzzzzz!!! 🐝

🍯 Can you hear the sound of the Dibby hive mind working as one?

✨ Join us in this upbeat and dynamic session where we’ll workshop YOUR creative career conundrums together.

Full info: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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📢 GUEST LINK UP MENTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We’re delighted to have independent creative producer Lauren Townsend joining us as a Link Up mentor for one day only - 16 December.

This is our final day of free mentoring sessions this year - book early as spots go fast!

www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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It’s your last chance to book a free mentoring session with the Dibby Theatre team!

We have just a handful of slots left for our hour-long 1-2-1s 18 November & 4 December.

Our last sessions of the year... so book your spot before it’s gone 👀

Book here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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This Thursday 13 November join our next FREE Glow Up workshop with Dibby Theatre producer Ross Carey ✨

For producers or artists beginners to mid-level, this online workshop will be a mixture of presentation, exercises and group discussion.

Book your spot here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We’re delighted to announced our 2025 Glow Up Participants ✨

Congratulations to:
Robyn Saunders (aka Robin Reeds)
Haley Yiu
Amir

We’re so excited to be supporting these incredible creatives at this time in their careers 💚

Find out more here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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TOMORROW 4 Nov we have our next round of FREE Link Up mentoring sessions for LGBTQ+ theatre creatives - this time online with Dibby producer Ross Carey ✨ just a few spots left!

Book here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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We loved meeting you at our first Glow Up workshop in Vision, Values & Strategy this week ✨

We have two more upcoming free workshops in November:
📈 Project Planning with Producer Ross Carey 13 Nov
💸 Fundraising with Art with Heart's Sarah Emmott 27 Nov

Book: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
A graphic that reads: Glow Up Workshop Testimonial and an image of a white man with brown hair smiling in a natural landscape. At the bottom are the Arts Council, Community Fund and Dibby Theatre logos. A graphic that reads: Glow Up Workshop Testimonial, “I came away feeling inspired, motivated, and eager to put learnings into practice, both personally and in my role within an arts organisation. “It was great to be joined by fellow LGBTQ+ creatives in a welcoming and supportive workshop.” At the bottom are the Arts Council, Community Fund and Dibby Theatre logos. A graphic that reads: Glow Up Workshop Testimonial, “Nathaniel was happy to answer questions, share useful insights and first-hand learnings and ensured participants understood what was being discussed. What a great start to the Glow Up series of workshops! Thank you.” - Zak Bretherton, Design & Marketing Officer / Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Lead At the bottom are the Arts Council, Community Fund and Dibby Theatre logos.
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Next Thursday 30 October, 10am - 1pm we kick off our Glow Up workshop series with a session on Vision, Values and Strategy from Dibby Theatre Artistic Director  @nathanieljhall.bsky.social  ✨

Book your FREE spot here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved

#Theatre #Manchester #FreeWorkshop
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Due to illness our Link Up sessions tomorrow with Producer Ross Carey are unfortunately cancelled.

We'll be in touch with everyone who has booked via email and sessions will be re-scheduled for next week. Apologies from us for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience! 🙏
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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🚨DEADLINE MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER🚨

Don't forget to get your application in for one of our 3 paid Glow Up Your Creative Career residencies this Autumn!

Full details and how to apply here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved
September 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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New Link up sessions are now open to book!

Join Artistic Director Nathaniel J Hall and Producer Ross Carey for a free 1-2-1 mentoring session this Autumn ✨ Plus, there are still slots available next Tues 23 Sep with our amazing guest mentor Beau Azra-Scott.

Book: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved
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September 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Last year’s Glow Up Your Creative Career recipient Holly Redford Jones gets into why you should apply for one of our paid Glow Up Your Creative Career residencies 👀

Available for LGBTQ+ theatre creatives in Greater Manchester - deadline: 22 Sep 2025 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Apply: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
September 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Glow Up Workshops: Give your career or arts business a Glow Up this autumn with our workshop series aimed at supporting more sustainable careers in the arts.

www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

#queerwriters

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Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives
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September 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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📢 Announcing our next Link Up Mentor, Creative Producer & Artist Beau-Azra Scott 📢

Beau has worked for the likes of MIF, CityCo & From The Other, GMCA, MCR4Pal, Feel Good Club and more!

Find our more about Beau and book a session with her now: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Apply for our Glow Up Your Creative Career Residencies now!

The residency includes a fee for up to 5 days’ work, £250 for essential resources, and professional mentorship.

Full details: www.dibbytheatre.org/glow-up-your...

Deadline: 22 Sep 2025

#DibbyTheatre #LGBTQ #Theatre #GlowUp #Opportunity
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September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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📢 Calling all LGBTQ+ creatives in Greater Manchester 📢

Our First Dibs programme is officially open!

This year’s programme includes:
💥Free 1-2-1 Link Up mentoring sessions
💥Free Glow Up workshops
💥Paid Glow Up Residencies
+ More to be announced!

Full details: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved
Get Involved | Dibby Theatre
Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives
www.dibbytheatre.org
August 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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In May we wrapped a 3 month tour of Toxic by @nathanieljhall.bsky.social - and what a tour it was ✨

After a big ol' evaluation we wanted to share highlights and production photos (courtesy of Rosie Powell)!

Starting with some sexy stats, we're so proud of what we achieved 💚

#ToxicHighlights
An image of an actor against a pink and black stage backdrop in a black vest, speaking into a microphone. The text reads: 70% LGBTQ audiences, 12 venues with access provisions, 20% d/Deaf audience, 24% Neurodiverse audience and the Dibby theatre logo. An image of an actor in a Toxic Britney Spears costume, holding a microphone against a blue background and the text: 22 shows at 11 venues and the Dibby Theatre logo. An image of an actor holding a microphone with a joyous expression and the text: 6 post show discussions and audience development events and the Dibby Theatre logo. An image of two actors in pink and yellow dressing gowns, looking at each other affectionately on a stage set with the text 33 creative freelancers engaged, 75% LGTBQ+ workforce and the Dibby Theatre logo.
July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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THANK YOU Latest Brighton for this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Toxic at The Old Market last night!

Catch the show again tonight as part of @brightonfringe.bsky.social, 7.30pm. Tickets here: www.theoldmarket.com/shows/toxic

Read the review in full: thelatest.co.uk/brighton/202...
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May 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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We’re excited that our last show of the tour will offer audio description! Come and see our closing night of the Toxic Tour at Arena Theatre 9 May, 7:30pm ✨

Tickets: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
May 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Hard hitting, funny, clever, heartbreaking - and the Q&A was brilliant
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As part of our 2025 tour we are hosting a number of post show discussions with our cast and some brilliant hosts 👀

Join us as we get into the inspiration and themes for the show and ask us any and all questions!

All dates and tickets here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic
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May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Toxic on telly! 📺✨ Huge thank you to BBC South East Today for coming to chat to us about the show ahead of our @brightonfringe.bsky.social shows tonight & tomorrow night, 7:30pm at The Old Market.

Catch the interview live 6:30pm tonight, and get your tickets here: www.theoldmarket.com/shows/toxic
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May 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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suzannewriter.bsky.social Suzanne Elvidge (she/her) @suzannewriter.bsky.social · May 6
Hard hitting, funny, clever, heartbreaking - and the Q&A was brilliant
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As part of our 2025 tour we are hosting a number of post show discussions with our cast and some brilliant hosts 👀

Join us as we get into the inspiration and themes for the show and ask us any and all questions!

All dates and tickets here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic
May 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Us realising we only have three dates left of our Toxic UK tour 😭

See our critically acclaimed show at:

The Old Market, 6-7 May (BSL interpreted performance 7 May) @brightonfringe.bsky.social

Arena Theatre, 9 May (Audio described performance)

Tickets available here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic
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April 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Cast & team at our post-show discussion last week 💖 TONIGHT we come to @thesjt.bsky.social 7.45pm, followed by a post-show discussion with our cast and Scarborough Pride.

Just 4 venues left of our Spring tour! Come and see our sell-out show while tickets last 👀 www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic
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April 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM