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Tommi Bryson

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She / her. Views own. idiot (fun kind), theatremaker, internationally acclaimed penguin. Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres.

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Chronic Insanity @chronicinsanity.bsky.social · 8d

We are incredibly excited to announce that @artscouncilengland.bsky.social have awarded us funding for a new project!

We’re partnering with the @vipstudio.bsky.social to develop three new digital theatre pieces in November-December this year, with details of their release to be announced soon (1/4)

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Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme @rtyds.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our residencies are back!

We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.

Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V

Associate Artistic Director Residency (artists page) - Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme - RTYDS

Fair Play Associate Artistic Director 2026-2027 RTYDS is partnering with three building-based theatre companies (outside of London) to each host a mid-career director or theatre maker from a working c...

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Chronic Insanity @chronicinsanity.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our third interactive digital production, GIGS by Doug Deans, is available now on FableMosh!

GIGS is a gig theatre monologue following the relationship of a couple through the ups and downs of loud nights out and quiet days in. Choose your own performers and enjoy!

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A gig theatre monologue backed by pounding original music that follows the relationship of a couple who love going to see live music. But with gigs being the only thing really keeping them together, w...

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · Jun 30

Directors!

We’ve extended the applications deadline for our FREE masterclass with Artistic Director, Adam Penford.

You’ve only got until 12 noon on Wed 2 July to apply, so be quick!

Find out more: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/maste...

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Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

I'm writing this thread after spending this week working with our amazing team to welcome ~150 actors to Sheffield Theatres as part of a General Workshop Auditions for Local Actors project; and we're going to begin planning the next phase of this soon.

Stay tuned for more:

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The Making Room Newsletter | Sheffield Theatres

The Making Room offers a supportive network and development opportunities for artists based in Sheffield and the surrounding areas, and promotes the provis

Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

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For writers! We've also got another Script Window upcoming where we'll be able to read and respond to your scripts!

The window opens on Monday 7th of July, so there's plenty of time to get writing!

The 2025 Script Window | Sheffield Theatres

The Script Window is a space for writers local to Sheffield Theatres to send us writing for the stage. Our aim is to read work from unrepresented writers

Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

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Rolling Residencies: funding pots, support, and space for professional theatre artists in our region who want to try out new ideas and collaborations.

Apply by Midnight, Sunday 25th!

Rolling Residences | Sheffield Theatres

Rolling Residencies are for theatre creatives based locally to Sheffield Theatres who would benefit from space, structure, and funding in the development o

Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

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Making Room Observer for Dancing at Lughnasa; join us for the rehearsal process of our new Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman's first production on the Crucible stage. We're keen to encourage aspiring theatre writers to join us for this one!

Apply by Midnight, Sunday 25th!

Making Room Observer: Dancing at Lughnasa | Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Theatres are looking for a Making Room Observer to join the company of Dancing at Lughnasa throughout rehearsals. Making Room Observer opportunit

Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

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Theatremakers Group will be co-mentored by six incredible artists: Kash Arshad, Annie May Fletcher, Frey Kwa Hawking, Jessica Millward, John Rwothomack, and Lauren Yvonne Townsend. Couldn't be prouder to be bringing them together to support & inspire this exciting new group.

Theatremakers Group | Sheffield Theatres

Based at The Bank, Sheffield Theatres’ hub for artist development, the Theatremakers Group is the next evolution of our New Dramaturgs Group. The Theatrema

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Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · May 22

Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres? I sure hope it does.

Below is a thread of our current opportunities! Including the newly announced Theatremakers Group for emerging artists of all disciplines in our region!

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · May 22

📣 Local artists! We’re looking for eight people to join our Theatremakers Group, starting this July.

If you want to develop skills focused on dramaturgy, creation and co-creation, find out more and how to apply here: bit.ly/43amYeP

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dermot daly @dermotdaly.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Alfred Fagon Award, the leading award for Black British Playwrights is now open for 2025 entrants.

You have until August 31st to enter and have the chance to join winners who include the outstanding Inua Ellams who won last time out…

2025 Award - Alfred Fagon Award

www.alfredfagonaward.co.uk

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · Apr 16

📣 Local theatre-makers! We are delighted to share opportunities from our latest Talent Development programme; the first under the Artistic Direction of @elizabethnewman.bsky.social.

Apply for support with funding, space and resources for both aspiring and professional local artists: bit.ly/3EqCpG2

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · Apr 10

📣 Applications closing soon!

Supporting exceptional female and non-binary playwrights, the winning play will receive £20,000 and the option for us to co-produce the play with @ekpshows.bsky.social and @painesplough.bsky.social

Submissions close on Tue 22 April 👉 womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, Submissions must close Tues 22 April, 5pm

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Tabby Lamb @tabby.bsky.social · Apr 1

this week we announced #TransWicked - a one night only all trans charity performance of wicked, raising money for London Trans+ Pride

come join us on July 27th www.outsavvy.com/event/26395/... and defy gender

a poster Trans Wicked, showing gender flipped characters in pinks & greens.

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Chronic Insanity @chronicinsanity.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our first FableMosh Original, where the audience can cast their own production, is now live!!!

Descension by Lora Krasteva, inspired by the UK riots last summer, is a spoken word play that delves into what would happen if all the migrants in the UK disappeared.

Find out more at FableMosh.com

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Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Mar 11

NEW SHOW ⚡ Biting Point by Sid Sagar is a brand-new play about road rage, performed on top of a car park with views across Hull. See it in the Fruit Market from 10-18 May: bit.ly/3Dl592z

Top down illustration of a red car and a white boxy van in the moment before they collide, with black tyre marks from either vehicle behind them. Texts says "How can we be good in a world that makes us so angry? Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, performed in a car park in Hull."

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Holly Williams @hollywilliams.bsky.social · Mar 1

So pleased to publish this ace piece - feels like the sort of thing Exeunt can host that wouldn’t get space anywhere else

Lora has written a thoughtful essay on being an migrant and being an artist - but it’s also a creative response, featuring its own instructions for an imaginary performance… 🔥🔥

Exeunt Magazine @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social · Feb 28

"How much do we change when we move to a new country? What do we embrace, resist, leave behind?"

Lora Krasteva made a show about applying for citizenship and if it's possible to 'become' British. Here, she expands her scope - asking what it costs to be a migrant within the British theatre industry?

Baked beans, cups of tea, and colonialism: the six-hour show about becoming British

Lora Krasteva's durational piece was inspired by applying for citizenship. Now, she reflects on what it means to be a migrant within the theatre industry

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Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme @rtyds.bsky.social · Feb 25

Hi 👋

We are RTYDS & we're running Fair Play, a nationwide initiative addressing socio-economic inequity in theatre.

Our vision is an industry where working class leaders can thrive & where our theatre sector is robust, socially just, & able to recognise, develop & nurture working class talent.

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · Feb 20

We’re excited to share a range of upcoming opportunities at Sheffield Theatres!

Deputy Head of Lighting
Closing date: Wednesday 12 March

Head of Wardrobe
Closing date: Sunday 16 March

Workshop Facilitators and Hospitality Assistants
Closing date: Early March

🎭 https://bit.ly/2ObwhHu

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Exeunt Magazine @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social · Feb 14

Today's piece is a nice long in-depth chat with the brilliant @chrisbushwrites.bsky.social, about her new play Otherland, now on at The Almeida. She tells @hollywilliams.bsky.social how it's her most personal, and her most expansive, play yet

'I wasn’t interested in writing just a trans play - Otherland is about womanhood'

Chris Bush talks about her own experience as a trans woman for the first time - and explains why her new show is actually so much bigger than that

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · Jan 31

We’re celebrating the the fifth anniversary of the The Bank, our creative hub dedicated to to local artists’ talent development! 🎉

Alongside this marker, we’re delighted to welcome eight new members of the Bank Cohort for 2025.

Meet the new members here: bit.ly/3ClrXi9

📸 Becky Payne

Eight people smile and either stand or sit around a yellow sofa, in front of a pale pink background. Photo by Becky Payne

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Sheffield Theatres @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social · Jan 31

Looking back over the past five years, hear from artists across our Talent Development programmes speaking about their experience working with us 👇

📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0KfsyEie6s

Talent Development at Sheffield Theatres

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Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · Jan 31

As well as announcing our 2025 Bank Cohort and celebrating five years of The Bank; we've also revealed the Script Exchange Café! A new opportunity inspired by the #SupportPlaywrights Flashmob and our own ongoing work developing dramaturgical skills in SY.

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/for-artists/...

Tommi Bryson @tommibryson.bsky.social · Jan 31

As well as announcing our 2025 Bank Cohort and celebrating five years of The Bank; we've also revealed the Script Exchange Café! A new opportunity inspired by the #SupportPlaywrights Flashmob and our own ongoing work developing dramaturgical skills in SY.

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/for-artists/...