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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · 11d

I'm looking for an ASM who's available to work with us on our pantomime from 3 Nov to 18 Jan. Equity rates. If you are interested, please send a CV to [email protected].

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Jul 28

Sun is shining for first day of Tech for Steve & Steff For Ever!

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Apr 25

Come and join our team...

www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-...

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New Earth Theatre @newearththeatre.bsky.social · Mar 20

Are you a drama school student of East Asian/Southeast Asian descent? Are you in your final year?

We’re now accepting applications for the Constellation Creatives Bursary! Awarded to the individual who has demonstrated that they have the talent, skills and commitment to succeed as an actor 🧵

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Mar 12

4 ⭐️ review from @theguardian.com! www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...

A Tryal of Witches review – an enthralling memorial to Suffolk’s persecuted women

An all-female cast deliver Tallulah Brown’s play about 17th-century East Anglians under threat of the self-styled Witchfinder General

www.theguardian.com

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day! Such a privilege to spend today working with these brilliant women.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Mar 6

First dress rehearsal today for A Tryal of Witches by Tallulah Brown. It’s starting to look beautiful thanks to the magic of our Designer Jessica Curtis and Lighting Designer Sally Ferguson.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Mar 1

Join our board! We are looking for two new board members to help us to shape the future of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. theatreroyal.org/jobs/board-m...

Board Members | Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is seeking two new non-executives to provide practical assistance and support to the executive team as part of the Board.

theatreroyal.org

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Feb 24

Having such a lovely time in rehearsals, working with these brilliant women to create A Tryal of Witches by Tallulah Brown. Photo by Tom Soper.

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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · Feb 13

Vital Xposure are looking for a visionary and inspirational artist/s, who wants to lead the next chapter of Vital Xposure’s artistic journey.

Closing - 17 Feb
Location - London
££ - £49.5K-£54.6K FTE

disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Artistic Director - Disability Arts Online

We are looking for a visionary and inspirational artist/s, who wants to lead the next chapter of Vital Xposure’s artistic journey. An individual/s who has ambition and who wants to explore and push th...

disabilityarts.online

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Feb 14

We are looking for two new board members to join our team. Could this be you? theatreroyal.org/jobs/board-m...

Board Members | Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is seeking two new non-executives to provide practical assistance and support to the executive team as part of the Board.

theatreroyal.org

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Feb 7

Just one week away from starting rehearsals for this brilliant new play by Tallulah Brown at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. theatreroyal.org/events/a-try...

A Tryal of Witches | Theatre Royal

A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds own production written by Tallulah Brown. East Anglia, 1645, a hot and stifling Summer. The air is thick with paranoia and superstition. Matthew Hopkins, the self-appoi...

theatreroyal.org

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Jan 2

Aladdin is now officially our best-selling panto of all time! 26,303 tickets sold and we still have a week left to run!
Photo by Tom Soper.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Dec 21

Young People's Auditions!
Theatre Royal is looking for two girls aged 11-14 to play the role of Elizabeth in our forthcoming production of A Tryal of Witches. This is an exciting opportunity to perform alongside a professional cast of actors in a powerful new play.

Apply here: bit.ly/4iIiWzP

A Tryal of Witches: Young People's Auditions | Theatre Royal

The play asks what led to one of the most shocking witch trials in British history. The trial in Bury St Edmunds was the first time women were convicted using ‘spectral evidence’ – the belief that wit...

bit.ly

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Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · Dec 6

Reasons to apply: full time, salary, pension, annual leave; training provided; reasonable travel costs in UK to attend auditions; lovely team to work with; incredibly rewarding work nationally and internationally; occasional doughnuts in the office. www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-... #vacancy #prison

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Dec 2

If there is a cooler baddie this Christmas than David Djemal as Abanazer performing 24K Magic, then I want to see them.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 30

Comedy geniuses at work. Ruby Ablett and Quinn Patrick delivering a comedy masterclass in Aladdin at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 28

Beautiful production images of #Aladdin at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, taken by Tom Soper. Who doesn't love an Elizabethan genie?

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Anna Jordan @annaruthjordan.bsky.social · Nov 13

Where are all the #Playwrights and #Screenwriters? Let's share the shit out of this.
#PlaywrightsChristmasParty 26th Nov at Royal Court Theatre Bar. ALL playwrights AND screenwriters welcome. Any level of experience. Come with pals or come alone and make pals. #SupportPlaywrights

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 23

Aladdin is open!
Love this image of our Genie, Charlie Cameron.
Photo by Tom Soper.

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 22

Open dress rehearsal for #Aladdin with children from our local primary school in. Let’s hope they like it! 🤞

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 21

First dress rehearsal about to begin! Wish us luck!

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Orange Tree Theatre @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social · Nov 20

🍊 You have until next Friday to apply to be our next Carne Associate Director!

🎭 This person will play a key role in our artistic and producing teams, and will lead our artistic development work.

🔗 Applications close 29 Nov - find out more here: shorturl.at/jN2IQ

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Owen Calvert-Lyons @owencl.bsky.social · Nov 20

More Tales From The Tech… #Aladdin

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