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Association of Performing Arts Collections

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Est. 1979 we champion UK & Irish performing arts collections & heritage. Charity (no. 1180988). www.performingartscollections.org.uk

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · May 29

Have you considered becoming a member of APAC?

Not only will you be entitled to the benefits of membership, but you'll be connected to our active community of members inc museums, galleries, libraries, archives, theatres & academics.

Head over to: shorturl.at/So1fy

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 23h

Dr. Meggs’ innovative research explores the undocumented era of dancers working in the cabaret nightclubs of Europe in the 1970s/80s from a lived experience perspective.

📷 Read the full thesis here: cris.brighton.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 23h

We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Al Meggs, an APAC Student & Academic Member, who has successfully completed their PhD @uniofbrighton.bsky.social with the thesis: Re(-)collecting Cabaret: A Queer Haunted Autoethnography of Real, Researched, and Imagined Stories of Cabaret Past & Present.

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 1d

SAVE THE DATE! 📅

APAC’s annual symposium will take place on Friday 21 November 2025 at Glyndebourne , East Sussex, from 11am to 3pm.

More information on the confirmed schedule and tickets will be circulated soon, with the event free for APAC Members and a small fee for non-members.

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 5d

APAC is now on @linkedin.com!

Follow us over at: www.linkedin.com/company/perf...

APAC (Association of Performing Arts Collections) | LinkedIn

APAC (Association of Performing Arts Collections) | Comprising institutions, corporate bodies, interested individuals and students in the UK and Ireland concerned with the acquisition, preservation, d...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 13d

EVENT REMINDER 🎭

@apgrd.bsky.social presents 'Giorgos Sampatakakis: For the sake of history alone: Queer adaptations of Greek Tragedy in Greece', at the Taylor Institution Library, St Giles', Oxford, and online.

For more information, head over to: www.apgrd.ox.ac.uk/events/2025/...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 20d

In celebration of the centenary of the birth of Angela Lansbury, Laura Milburn & James Rhodes present the 'Angela Lansbury at 100: Celebrating her Stardom and Legacy' conference.

For more information, head to: angelalansbury100.wordpress.com

Angela Lansbury at 100

Celebrating her Stardom and Legacy

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 20d

@NationalTheatre have opened their new exhibition ‘The Greeks: Radical Reinvention’! Looking at essential aspects of ancient Greek drama, the exhibition looks at how these plays have been reinvented for modern audiences

www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/your-visit/t...

The Greeks: Radical Reinvention | National Theatre

Explore the staging of ancient Greek drama, reinvented for modern audiences in this free exhibition.

www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 23d

EXHIBITION ALERT! 🚨

The National Fairground & Circus Archive marks 200 years of George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time. 'Sanger 200' recounts a life through archived material.

Read more about 'Sanger 200' here: performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/sa...

Sanger 200 - The National Fairground and Circus Archive’s first online exhibition - APAC

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · Sep 5

After the success of our first archive ‘on show’ morning we are running the event again - in the afternoon of Thursday 9 October, 2pm. Booking details here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/16-...

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Make sure to check out our new Stories post below by @Fairarchives, discussing their new online exhibition, ‘Sanger 200’.

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Sanger 200 - The National Fairground and Circus Archive’s first online exhibition - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Read about the National Fairground and Circus Archive's first online exhibition, 'Sanger 200', in our new APAC blog post! ⬇️⬇️

performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/sa...

Sanger 200 - The National Fairground and Circus Archive’s first online exhibition - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Sep 2

JOB ALERT! 🚨

@BorderCrossings is looking for a fixed-term freelance Archivist to lead the development & safeguarding of their archive. The role is London-based.

For full job description & information on how to apply for the post, please email: [email protected]

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Aug 29

JOB ALERT!

@FuelTheatre is seeking a temporary Access Consultant to work alongside the archivist to reach a more diverse research audience & to ensure the archive is inclusive & accessible.

Please contact General Manager, Joanne Williams, for more info: [email protected]

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Aug 27

JOB ALERT 🚨

@southbankcentre are looking for a Project Access Archivist for a 7.5-month fixed-term role (4 days per week).

Details & how to apply can be found here: careers.southbankcentre.co.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Project Archivist - Access:Southbank Centre, London

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mark your diaries! 🗓️

Our next APAC members meeting will be on the 18 September 2025, 3-5pm.

Check your emails for info on how to attend.

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Aug 7

Have you seen the Resources page on our website?

It includes practical advice for collections on everything from digital preservation to finding similar collections to documenting & storing prompt books.

Check it out now ⬇️⬇️⬇️

performingartscollections.org.uk/resources/

Resources - APAC

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jul 23

As we plan members' meetings for the year ahead, we're keen to hear about projects or research that you would like to share with APAC members. If you're a new member, this could be a brilliant opportunity to introduce your collection & the work that you do.

DM us & share!

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Bethany Johnstone @bljohnstone.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎭 Students & Academics of Performing Arts — why not connect with the UK & Ireland GLAM community! Join @apac-ssn.bsky.social (Association for Performing Arts Collections) for access to great resources, research & events.

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#PerformingArtsArchives #APAC

Become a member - APAC

Join APAC as an insitutional, individual or student member.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jul 18

Calling all Student & Academic APAC members!

Our Your Voice Matters Survey closes today - check your emails and have your say on how APAC works for you!

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Christopher Hilton @chilton-bb.bsky.social · Jul 14

Proustian flashback to the pandemic just now: a researcher is looking through the papers of director/producer Basil Coleman (www.bpacatalogue.org/archive/CLM) which were catalogued then. Memories of standing on the far side of the Reading Room from our trainee Eleanor as she worked on them, 1/2

Britten Pears Arts Integrated Catalogue - Archive - CLM

Basil Coleman papers

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jul 11

A reminder to our members!

Members are automatically eligible for APAC travel grants to attend APAC events and other relevant events, such as symposia, study days & conferences related to performing arts collections.

For more info head over to: performingartscollections.org.uk/whats-on/tra...

Travel Grants - APAC

Members can apply for travel grants to attend relevant events.

performingartscollections.org.uk

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jul 3

@DDecolonisation is excited to announce their Online Conference for 2025 over the 18-19 July. The conference is free & features a range of talks and workshops.

More info here: globaldanceconfere.wixsite.com/d-w-d

Home | Dancing with Decolonisation

Welcome to Dancing with Decolonisation (DwD). DwD is a global dance conference taking place online July-September 2022.

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Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jun 19

Reminder! Tickets for Tyne Theatre & Opera House's 3-day conference 'Opera Unplugged: Learning from the Past & Planning for the Future' are now available.

Early bird tickets & further details are available here: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whatson/oper...

Opera Unplugged - Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Opera Unplugged – Practice, Performance & Workshops: Learning from the Past & Planning for the Future A 3-day international conference in partnership with Opera North. ‘Opera Unplugged’ is an exciting...

www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jun 18

This is an online event that takes place on Monday 30th June 2025. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. @rcmlondon.bsky.social @cupress.bsky.social

Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · Jun 18

FREE BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Join Nils Grosch for a talk to mark the publication of The Glyndebourne Émigrés, which uses archive material to examine the role played by emigrés in the early years of Glyndebourne.

This online event & tickets are available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/insiders-out...

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