Lizzy Luxford
@lizzylux.bsky.social
Mum-Mum, Mrs, Making Theatre.
“Organises the things”.
🏳️🌈
General Manager at Graeae. (@graeaetheatre.bsky.social)
Board at Square Pegs Arts.
Clore 2020.
I like the arts, social justice, singing, and kindness.
“Organises the things”.
🏳️🌈
General Manager at Graeae. (@graeaetheatre.bsky.social)
Board at Square Pegs Arts.
Clore 2020.
I like the arts, social justice, singing, and kindness.
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Check out our Bad Lads BSL Flyer with performance interpreter Craig Painting.
A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.
Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
vimeo.com/1114222663?f...
A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.
Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
vimeo.com/1114222663?f...
Bad Lads - BSL Flyer by Craig Painting
A new play written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey and the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey. A Graeae production…
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September 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Check out our Bad Lads BSL Flyer with performance interpreter Craig Painting.
A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.
Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
vimeo.com/1114222663?f...
A gripping true story of the boys held at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s.
Opening at Live Theatre 2 – 11 Oct then on tour.
Tour dates: graeae.org/event/bad-la...
vimeo.com/1114222663?f...
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Rehearsal photos are in!
First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.
All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...
📸Becky Bailey
First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.
All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...
📸Becky Bailey
September 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Rehearsal photos are in!
First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.
All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...
📸Becky Bailey
First week of rehearsals nearly done for our gripping new play, Bad Lads written by Mike Kenny, created from a story by Jimmy Coffey & the testimonies of the other Medomsley boys. Directed by Jenny Sealey.
All shows BSL, CAP, AD
graeae.org/event/bad-la...
📸Becky Bailey
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This season don't miss out on £11 Preview Tickets for #BadLads in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This season don't miss out on £11 Preview Tickets for #BadLads in assoc. with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social & #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk
Snap up these tickets whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk
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Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’…
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’ | BPS
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new theatre production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk
August 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Giving a voice to the ‘bad lads’…
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Sue O’Rourke, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on her involvement with a new @graeaetheatre.bsky.social production around the legacy of the ‘short sharp shock’.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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A statement from Graeae.
Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
Read full statement below.
graeae.org/resource/gra...
Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
Read full statement below.
graeae.org/resource/gra...
Graeae stands in solidarity - Graeae
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May 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A statement from Graeae.
Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
Read full statement below.
graeae.org/resource/gra...
Graeae stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people and remains committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
Read full statement below.
graeae.org/resource/gra...
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We support those marching with power today for Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health, against more cuts.
In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92
In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92
If It Can't Be Right Then It Must Be Wrong
A new protest song, for a new generation. Written for the 2017 tour of Graeae's Reasons to be Cheerful by Blockheads Chaz Jankel and Derek Hussey, and lead…
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March 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We support those marching with power today for Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health, against more cuts.
In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92
In light of today's statement from the government, it only feels right to reshare the following video. 1/3 tinyurl.com/5fxf6m92
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We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society.
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
March 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society.
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
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We are so pleased to announce that our next how-to video is live! This resource comes from one of our administrators at Graeae, Bridget Russon. In the video, Bridget tells us a bit about her experience and some of the unexpected aspects of the role.
Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493
Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493
February 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We are so pleased to announce that our next how-to video is live! This resource comes from one of our administrators at Graeae, Bridget Russon. In the video, Bridget tells us a bit about her experience and some of the unexpected aspects of the role.
Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493
Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/yfnhz493
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🎭 @graeaetheatre.bsky.social are looking for a new Associate. This role will help connect artists with each other, @mercurytheatre.bsky.social and Graeae.
Closing - 03 Mar
Location - London/Essex
££ - £28.6K FTE
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Closing - 03 Mar
Location - London/Essex
££ - £28.6K FTE
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Graeae Associate - Disability Arts Online
Empowering Artists and Driving Inclusivity The Graeae Associate is a new and exciting role helping to connect artists with each other, the Mercury and Graeae. You will play a key role in the creation ...
disabilityarts.online
February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🎭 @graeaetheatre.bsky.social are looking for a new Associate. This role will help connect artists with each other, @mercurytheatre.bsky.social and Graeae.
Closing - 03 Mar
Location - London/Essex
££ - £28.6K FTE
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Closing - 03 Mar
Location - London/Essex
££ - £28.6K FTE
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
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Mind the Gap is hiring a freelance Marketing professional to help share their story and bring their new brand—currently in development—to life.
Closing - 16 Mar
Location - Bradford
££ - £175 per day
https://disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/mind-the-gap-bradford-marketing-coordinator/
Closing - 16 Mar
Location - Bradford
££ - £175 per day
https://disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/mind-the-gap-bradford-marketing-coordinator/
February 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Mind the Gap is hiring a freelance Marketing professional to help share their story and bring their new brand—currently in development—to life.
Closing - 16 Mar
Location - Bradford
££ - £175 per day
https://disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/mind-the-gap-bradford-marketing-coordinator/
Closing - 16 Mar
Location - Bradford
££ - £175 per day
https://disabilityarts.online/opportunity-listings/mind-the-gap-bradford-marketing-coordinator/
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Check out this news story to find out more about our new Feb - July 2025 season now on sale.
This gripping six months is packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!
tinyurl.com/3r34mmrj
This gripping six months is packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!
tinyurl.com/3r34mmrj
February 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Check out this news story to find out more about our new Feb - July 2025 season now on sale.
This gripping six months is packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!
tinyurl.com/3r34mmrj
This gripping six months is packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!
tinyurl.com/3r34mmrj
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Arts Council England has backtracked on plans to overhaul National Lottery Project Grants from April, promising to conduct further consultation with the sector ahead of bringing in changes from September.
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace...
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace...
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Arts Council England has backtracked on plans to overhaul National Lottery Project Grants from April, promising to conduct further consultation with the sector ahead of bringing in changes from September.
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace...
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/ace...
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Yes, but not only because it’s a route into professional work. Because it also joyful, illuminating, full of craft and transformative in its own right. And because it allows space for everyone to express themselves whether they want to be a pro or not.
Amateur theatre should be celebrated by the industry, not disparaged, says Richard Jordan 👇
Amateur theatre should be celebrated by the industry, not disparaged
At a time when routes into theatre careers are narrowing, we should support the contribution amateur dramatics can make to someone’s development
www.thestage.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Yes, but not only because it’s a route into professional work. Because it also joyful, illuminating, full of craft and transformative in its own right. And because it allows space for everyone to express themselves whether they want to be a pro or not.
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We want to share a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our New Writing Festival at Rich Mix. To our panelists, actors, directors, writers and access team, it truly was a weekend full of celebration, conversation and brilliant plays.
Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.
Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.
February 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We want to share a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our New Writing Festival at Rich Mix. To our panelists, actors, directors, writers and access team, it truly was a weekend full of celebration, conversation and brilliant plays.
Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.
Photos: Henri T & Charlie Swinbourne.
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Join our team in Hoxton!
If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you.
Deadline: Monday 10 Feb.
Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...
If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you.
Deadline: Monday 10 Feb.
Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...
January 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Join our team in Hoxton!
If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you.
Deadline: Monday 10 Feb.
Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...
If you are a finance professional with accountancy qualifications or significant financial management experience and with an interest in theatre, this may be an opportunity for you.
Deadline: Monday 10 Feb.
Apply here: graeae.org/job/finance-...
Wonderful Saturday spent celebrating disabled writers with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social at the very first New Writing Festival!!
January 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Wonderful Saturday spent celebrating disabled writers with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social at the very first New Writing Festival!!
This evening my 3 year old described me as “absolutely magic” which may be the best compliment I’ve ever received.
January 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This evening my 3 year old described me as “absolutely magic” which may be the best compliment I’ve ever received.
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Today we have launched a petition with @writersguildgb.bsky.social & @societyofauthors.bsky.social, urging the BBC to rethink plans to axe audio drama from BBC Radio 3.
Audio drama is a vital part of our arts and entertainment ecology. The BBC must protect it.
Audio drama is a vital part of our arts and entertainment ecology. The BBC must protect it.
January 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today we have launched a petition with @writersguildgb.bsky.social & @societyofauthors.bsky.social, urging the BBC to rethink plans to axe audio drama from BBC Radio 3.
Audio drama is a vital part of our arts and entertainment ecology. The BBC must protect it.
Audio drama is a vital part of our arts and entertainment ecology. The BBC must protect it.
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We are pleased to announce that construction began on our beloved Bradbury Studios on 6 January 2025. This construction will allow our building to better serve our community of artists.
You can learn more about the project, the history of our building, and more on our website! tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw
You can learn more about the project, the history of our building, and more on our website! tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw
January 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We are pleased to announce that construction began on our beloved Bradbury Studios on 6 January 2025. This construction will allow our building to better serve our community of artists.
You can learn more about the project, the history of our building, and more on our website! tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw
You can learn more about the project, the history of our building, and more on our website! tinyurl.com/ydsfyypw
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Congrats to our Artistic Director Jenny Sealey who has reached this year's @thestage.bsky.social 100!
2024 was a brilliant year with a tour of Jenny's one-woman show Self Raising, Romeo and Juliet and our Young Company show, The Anchors and The Sails!
www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...
2024 was a brilliant year with a tour of Jenny's one-woman show Self Raising, Romeo and Juliet and our Young Company show, The Anchors and The Sails!
www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...
The Stage 100 2025: producers (not-for-profit)
Discover the not-for-profit producers in the performing arts sector who were influential in 2024, and what they have coming up in this year
www.thestage.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Congrats to our Artistic Director Jenny Sealey who has reached this year's @thestage.bsky.social 100!
2024 was a brilliant year with a tour of Jenny's one-woman show Self Raising, Romeo and Juliet and our Young Company show, The Anchors and The Sails!
www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...
2024 was a brilliant year with a tour of Jenny's one-woman show Self Raising, Romeo and Juliet and our Young Company show, The Anchors and The Sails!
www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...
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We have not one but two rehearsed readings of full-length plays at our New Writing Festival next weekend at Rich Mix.
Jinnity by Shahid Iqbal Khan on Saturday.
12 Letters To My Name by Lettie Precious on Sunday.
Both captioned with AD woven in.
Book tickets here: richmix.org.uk/events/graea...
Jinnity by Shahid Iqbal Khan on Saturday.
12 Letters To My Name by Lettie Precious on Sunday.
Both captioned with AD woven in.
Book tickets here: richmix.org.uk/events/graea...
January 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We have not one but two rehearsed readings of full-length plays at our New Writing Festival next weekend at Rich Mix.
Jinnity by Shahid Iqbal Khan on Saturday.
12 Letters To My Name by Lettie Precious on Sunday.
Both captioned with AD woven in.
Book tickets here: richmix.org.uk/events/graea...
Jinnity by Shahid Iqbal Khan on Saturday.
12 Letters To My Name by Lettie Precious on Sunday.
Both captioned with AD woven in.
Book tickets here: richmix.org.uk/events/graea...
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We're super excited to be showcasing three specially commissioned short plays at our New Writing Festival.
Directed by Jenny Sealey & Nickie Miles-Wildin. Check out the writers and their plays and book your ticket!
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January at Rich Mix.
graeae.org/project/new-...
Directed by Jenny Sealey & Nickie Miles-Wildin. Check out the writers and their plays and book your ticket!
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January at Rich Mix.
graeae.org/project/new-...
January 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're super excited to be showcasing three specially commissioned short plays at our New Writing Festival.
Directed by Jenny Sealey & Nickie Miles-Wildin. Check out the writers and their plays and book your ticket!
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January at Rich Mix.
graeae.org/project/new-...
Directed by Jenny Sealey & Nickie Miles-Wildin. Check out the writers and their plays and book your ticket!
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January at Rich Mix.
graeae.org/project/new-...
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2025 OK! ONEOFUS Presents...."Buddies". I wrote & acted, with Tyler West, Hannah Nichols-Chia, who also directed & edited, with Maddie Carpenter being our DOP. Music by Mik Barker RIP. All made on phones, shot in Archbishop's Park, London in 2024 HOPE YOU ENJOY! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7eD...
Buddies Movie Final
YouTube video by matfraserfilms1
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January 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
2025 OK! ONEOFUS Presents...."Buddies". I wrote & acted, with Tyler West, Hannah Nichols-Chia, who also directed & edited, with Maddie Carpenter being our DOP. Music by Mik Barker RIP. All made on phones, shot in Archbishop's Park, London in 2024 HOPE YOU ENJOY! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7eD...
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New Year, new projects to fund? Join us tomorrow night for a free online workshop with Karen Goddard to learn how to write successful ACE bids
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
January 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New Year, new projects to fund? Join us tomorrow night for a free online workshop with Karen Goddard to learn how to write successful ACE bids
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
Much easier to feel positive about the new year when the sun is shining isn't it! Let's go 2025!
January 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Much easier to feel positive about the new year when the sun is shining isn't it! Let's go 2025!