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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Apr 4

I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com

www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · Jan 13

“Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, & particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression & in pain & improved quality of life.” -Matthew Bell, Frontier Economics.

https://buff.ly/3ZDS8Ik

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

buff.ly

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Jan 9

Yay! Glad it's Anthony 👏🏾 Great appointment! The right person for the job @theatre503.bsky.social

Theatre503 @theatre503.bsky.social · Jan 9

It brings us great joy to share the news that acclaimed director, dramaturg and writer, Anthony Simpson-Pike, will be joining @Theatre503 as our new Artistic Director and Joint CEO. 🎉🥳

@anthonysimpsonpike.bsky.social
Photographer credit: Adïam Yemane

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 11

✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨

Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!

For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England

Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM

📣Please share and repost!

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Lily Einhorn @madewithstring.bsky.social · Dec 9

I’m excited by my coaching programme next year. It’s low cost, it’s needed, it’s tested. But how do I get the word out? What newsletters and mailing lists do you read? Help a woman out. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire

INSPIRE — Lily Einhorn

www.lilyeinhorn.com

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Dec 9

Could the rise of Bluesky kick-start a revival for online theatre debate?, asks @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social 👇

www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...

Lyn Gardner: Could a new online community kick-start a revival for theatre debate?

This week Lyn Gardner discusses new social media Bluesky and if it could be a place to ignite the conversation around theatre once again

www.thestage.co.uk

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Dec 7

Love them as duo. A true representation 🖤

Adam B. Vary @adambvary.bsky.social · Dec 7

“I didn’t know what any part of it meant."
"Am I also in queer media?"

Finally, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hold space for their experience of the "holding space" interview. The video you didn't know you needed, and you definitely deserve.

'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview

YouTube video by Variety

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Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Dec 6

We are pleased to announce we have received a £92,079 Arts Council England grant to tour Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, in 2025: bit.ly/4glrJFT

Portrait of Sid Sagar, a young British Indian man, with text that says Biting Point, written by Sid Sagar, directed by Paul Smith

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Dec 5

❤️ thanks!

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Beccy D'Souza @beccydsouza.bsky.social · Nov 9

Here is a list of UK based or connected (as far as I know) theatre people.

Movers, makers, agitators, shakers.

If you would like to be on it comment below and I'll add you.

I'm putting a bit of work into making it, because bye bye ex-birdy.

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Dec 4

NEW: The Scottish Government has significantly increased its investment in culture, improving prospects for artists and organisations at a critical moment. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉

It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.

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Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Dec 4

Why is theatre waiting for UK law to change before taking action on non-disclosure agreement abuses?, asks Amanda Parker 👇

www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opin...

Amanda Parker: NDAs are overused. What can theatre do about it?

There are steps theatre can take to reduce the use of non-disclosure agreements, not least saving this big legislative step for when it is really needed, says Amanda Parker

www.thestage.co.uk

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 3

📣 Calling all cross-artform producers!

We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉

We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.

📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024

For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Dec 3

Brilliant! This is coming at a perfect time for self reflection on the past year. @lfcrossley.bsky.social

Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · Dec 2

Do you work in the cultural sector & have something to say about burnout?

I’m researching burnout & what can be done to prevent it under the supervision of @benwalmsley.bsky.social

Please complete this anonymous survey if you’d like to share your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/culturalse...

Burnout in the cultural sector

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · Dec 2

📣 If you haven’t already checked out The Producer Directory 💫
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉

This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)

Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social

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Activists Without Borders @activistswb.bsky.social · Nov 30

🎥✨ Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2024 ✨🎥

The wait is over! It’s happening today at Mini Cini Manchester, starting from 2 PM, for an unforgettable celebration and awards ceremony celebrating film and activism.

#AWBFF2024 #FilmForChange #activismthroughart #filmfestival

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Nov 29

✨Friday Sharing - I wrote my first article in @thestage.bsky.social talking about a much-needed resource, a Producer directory we launched recently on our website to help connect producers, artists & venues @producergathering.bsky.social A project by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thanks for continuing to share this! @csonnex.bsky.social

Chris Sonnex @csonnex.bsky.social · Nov 13

google spreadsheet for black artists and theatre professionals to put their name to which was created on twitter when it was a nicer place.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Black artists & creatives open source list

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Nov 28

I feel it! Thank you, good to be in great company! X

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Nov 21

“I needed to sing. It feels odd when I am not"

As the #WickedMovie is officially released tomorrow, we look back at @matthemley.bsky.social's interview with #CynthiaErivo in The Stage.

Read it here 👇

www.thestage.co.uk/features/cyn...

Cynthia Erivo: 'You have to drag me off the stage'

Theatre features and interviews including interviews, in-depth reports on the theatre industry and obituaries for influential actors, creatives and theatremakers

www.thestage.co.uk

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Nassy Konan @nassykonan.bsky.social · Nov 27

Let’s give this a try! 👌🏾

Blue Sky Jimmy Cliff GIF

ALT: Blue Sky Jimmy Cliff GIF

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