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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · 3d

So delighted to be part of this with our pals at @attenboroughctr.bsky.social 💕

Live Art Development Agency @thisisliveart.bsky.social · 4d

Are you a live artist or practitioner eager to explore how and why you make?

Applications for Do It Together are now open!

tinyurl.com/49ce24w4

⏰Deadline to apply: Wednesday 12 November, 5pm

#DIT2026

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · 8d

@coastisqueerfest.bsky.social 🌊is crashing into @attenboroughctr.bsky.social Oct 9th- 12th and the programme is buzzing with extraordinary queer writers, performers, thinkers + doers - tix are selling fast, check it out here: coastisqueer.com

Delivered with pals at @newwritingsouth.bsky.social

9-12 October 2025

coastisqueer.com

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re inviting applications for 6 roles in our company. We’d love for you to join our brilliant team. This is an opportunity to be part of a bold, collaborative organisation committed to pushing boundaries and platforming underrepresented voices.

bit.ly/mpwearehiring

@queerinbrighton.bsky.social

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jun 25

Mr Blackpool’s Seaside Spectacular, an end of the pier show at the end of the world…

6th November, Northern Stage, presented with Curious Arts.

8th November, Southbank Centre.

Commissioned by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social and @attenboroughctr.bsky.social. Supported by Arts Council England.

Four performers are on a stage in various positions. Two at either side of the image are dressed in drag as Mick Hucknall and are on go karts. One on the left of the image is pulling a face akin to a grimace and the other is giving fashion. They are in large wigs and black suits with white shirts. One performer at the back of the image in the centre left is stood up holding a CO2 gun and is dressed in drag as a stick of rock. The other performer at the front of the image centre right is laid on the floor in a giant lilac feather showgirl costume with one arm holding the headdress. Behind the performers is heras fencing, traffic panels and pyro. Throughout the image is confetti. The lights are lilac and it looks incredibly exciting.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · May 23

Awh thanks we were really pleased with the cover! Will DM u

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Apr 4

Necessary work coming from Nassy and PG…

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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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 25

Aaaand that's a wrap!

The Big Give is over, and we're so thankful to everyone who supported our fundraising campaign this week.

YOU'RE ALL ICONIC!✨

FINAL TOTAL: £10,230

📸Vic Frankowski

#ArtsForImpact #BigGive

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 24

Every £ donated before Tues at midday will be DOUBLED, meaning more opportunities for queer creatives.

We are so close to hitting our goal, and that's all thanks to you our amazing community.

Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 21

Co-Creative Directors and CEOs Tarik Elmoutawakil and David Sheppeard FRSA have an update on the fundraising campaign so far!

We only have THREE days left to reach our target.

Donate now! lnkd.in/ev56WjSJ

#TheBigGive #ArtsForImpact #MarlboroughProductions

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 21

Your support means we can carry on advocating for future changemakers.

Emma describes the support Marlborough has given xyr as a trans performance maker and the impact of our work across the sector.

Donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#TheBigGive #ArtsForImpact #QueerCreativity

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 21

We take queer culture to places it’s never been before. New Queers on the Block brings LGBTQIA+ artists to underserved communities across the UK, from Crawley to Blackpool.

Help us continue this groundbreaking work by donating today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#LGBTQIAArt #TheBigGive

A photograph of a performer on stage. The background of the stage is a orange curtain, softly lit with on stage lights. As a result, the performer is cast in a darker light, silhouetted against the lighter background. They are in the middle of a movement, with their arms raised to different levels and their hair braids lifted behind them as though moving their head around. They are raised slightly on their toes. They are wearing what looks like a pink cloth drapped around their body loosely, with leggings underneath. In the bottom left corner are the logos for Arts for Impact / The Big Give and Marlborough Productions.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 20

To celebrate the #BigGive, we're looking back at the impact Marlborough has had.

Here Ebony Rose Dark shares the importance of the inclusive space that Marlborough has provided in Brighton.

Link in bio to donate!

#TheBigGive #ArtForImpacts #QueerCreativity #MarlboroughProductions

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 20

Radical Rhizomes is the ONLY regular social programme for QTIBPoC in Brighton & Hove, creating spaces for connection and creativity.

With your help, we can grow and thrive.

Support us in The Big Give: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#QTIBPoC #RadicalRhizomes #TheBigGive

"A DJ leans over their decks, smilling as if in the middle of a performance. They are Black, with a short afro. Around them is music tech equipment, as they are in the middle of a set. The image is overlaid with a slight purple blur. Above the performer is overlaid a purple box with white writing inside. The writing reads:

“Radical Rhizomes is an immensely valuable and precious resource for QTIPOCs in Brighton. It's so rare to see spaces run exclusively by and for people of colour, and queer POC spaces are rarer still.”
- RR attendee

At the bottom of the image are the logos for Marlborough Productions, Radical Rhizomes and Arts for Impact/The Big Give"

"A group of people pose together around a framed certificate that one person near the front is holding. An intersectional pride flag hangs on the wall behind them. The image is overlaid with a slight purple blur. Over the faces of the group is a purple box with white writing inside. The writing reads:

“If Rhizomes didn't exist in Brighton and Hove so many of us would be left feeling unconnected and lonely. So many relationships have been nourished through Rhizomes events for me. The opportunity to do something wholesome, and eat something wholesome, in a wholesome atmosphere with other Black and brown queers helps me to feel more whole.”
- RR attendee

At the bottom of the image are the logos for Marlborough Productions, Radical Rhizomes and Arts for Impact/The Big Give"

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 19

We’re celebrating the work of our community and looking to the future.

In their own words, members of our community will share what Marlborough Productions means to them.

Here Subira talks about the power of theatre & queer creativity.

Double your donation: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Queer in Brighton / Queer Heritage South @queerinbrighton.bsky.social · Mar 18

We are a programme of @marlboroughprods.bsky.social if you value the work we do to share and preserve #lgbtqia+heritage consider donating and sharing 🖤💚🖤

#gayhistory #lesbianhistory #queerhistory #brightonheritage #brightonculture #thebiggive

Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 18

We’re taking part in the Big Give.

From Tuesday 18th until Tuesday 25th, every pound donated to our projects will be DOUBLED! Let's make an impact on queer artists and communities across the UK together! Donate and share 💕

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 19

We are a disabled-led organisation breaking barriers for multiple marginalised LGBTQIA+ artists.

Your support means we can continue this work.

Donate today via the link in our bio

📸Rosie Powell, Victor Frankowski & Mark Vessey

#QueerArtMatters #TheBigGive #ArtsForImpact #MarlboroughProductions

A drag queen with long white-blonde hair stands in the centre of a museum exhibition room. She is wearing a a long black evening dress and black gloves. She is looking to the side, brushing her hair off her shoulder with one arm and holding the other on her hip. A group of people stand on a balcony behing her and look down to the room she's in. On the display cases on either side of her are antique furniture, like tables and armchairs.

A Black performer with long pink hair stands at the front of the stage. They are wearing a grey tshirt and camo print knee-length shorts with trainers. They are looking to one side, hoilding both their arms out with their palms facing upwards, as through posing a question to the audience. On the stage behind the, other performers have their backs to the audience; they are bent over with their hands on the floor in front of their feet, and their bums raised in the air. The stage is cast in a soft purple light, with a white curtain as a backdrop.

A person walks through an empty road in Brighton. They are wearing only small black shorts and taped crosses on their chest. they have short brown hair, a drawn-on black moustache and heavy blakc eye makeup. On their torso is the following written in marker pen: WE WERE HERE. In one hand they hold a red and white megaphone, which is raised to their mouth as they presumably speak into it. In their other hand is some paper. A crowd of onlookers stand on the pavement watching the person protest.

Two people are on stage in costumes. The person on the right is crouching or sitting down; they are wearing a short blonde curly wig and a headband with Christmas oranments on their head, with a Christmas tree shawl and brightly patterned suit. The person on the left is standing and holding two red and white maracas. They have brown hair that is partially covered by a pink headscarf, leaving only their fringe visible. On top of their headscarf is a collection of fruit, like an apple and a bunch of grapes. They are wearing a long pink and while dress, which has a repeating flamingo pattern. It has ruffled shoulder straps and frilly layers of skirt. They are stood between a table with a small Christmas tree and lots of tinsel, and a green sparkly sign that reads "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING" in retro font. The backdrop of the stage is a curtain of gold tinsel.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 18

We’re taking part in the Big Give.

From Tuesday 18th until Tuesday 25th, every pound donated to our projects will be DOUBLED! Let's make an impact on queer artists and communities across the UK together! Donate and share 💕

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 18

It’s LIVE! The Big Give is here & every pound you donate is DOUBLED!

Help us create spaces of joy, belonging, and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Image credit: Akseli Muraja

#TheBigGive #ArtsForImpact #QueerCreativity #MarlboroughProductions

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 17

The Big Give starts TOMORROW at 9am!

From Tuesday 18th until Tuesday 25th, every pound donated to our projects will be DOUBLED! Let's make an impact together.

For more information, please see the link in our bio.

#QueerCreatives #TheBigGive #MarlboroughProduction #Brighton

@biggive.bsky.social

A performer is spotlighted on a dark stage, with their arms slightly outstretched and knees bent, raised on their toes in the middle of a dance. Their head is tipped upwards, with closed eyes and open mouth, as if singing or shouting. They are wearing a shoulder covering of black feathers and a leathery corset. They have feathered coverings on their forearms and lower legs, as well as broze bracelets and anklets. Overlaid on the photograph are pink lines, radiating from the performer's head. White text runs sideways to the right of the performer, and reads "MAKE AN IMPACT". Logos for Marlborough Productions and the Big Give's Arts for Impacts are in the bottom right corner.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 13

Was Kurt Cobain a trans woman? What if?

@notyetarobot.bsky.social's No Apologies premieres at ACCA, Brighton on 16 April. A radical reimagining of Nirvana’s 1993 MTV Unplugged, blending internet discourse, myth & live music.

🎟️ Info & tickets: lnkd.in/eHz494VH

#NoApologies #EmmaFrankland #Nirvana

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Mar 13

Produced by Hannah Rose Fox & part of New Queers on the Block, Giddy Up is a 3-year programme bringing bold, boundary-pushing artists to Hastings. The 2025 programme is live! 👉 tinyurl.com/32h465x9

Supported by Home Live Art

#GiddyUpHastings #QueerPerformance #Hastings #StLeonards #PerformanceArt

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 24

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 24

Mr Blackpool is coming…

My new show, Mr Blackpool, previews at ACCA in Brighton this Saturday (1st March).

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

Production week is upon us. Let’s bring this thing to life!

www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

📷 Matt Crockett
💄 Blü Romantic
🗼 Ryan Dawson Laight

Mr Blackpool’s face, performed by Harry Clayton-Wright, is in the centre of a large clump of lilac feathers. They are wearing a giant headdress that resembles Blackpool Tower. A black beard, beauty mark, pale white powdered skin, dark eyeshadow and 70s aviator glasses.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 14

Some great queer histories being celebrated here #lgbthistorymonth

Queer in Brighton / Queer Heritage South @queerinbrighton.bsky.social · Feb 14

Our Community Champion Kate spoke with @divamag.bsky.social about Brighton's first lesbian club night:

“I wanted something that was about music as much as it was about sex and sass... It was ours... We wanted to not be an afterthought.”

diva-magazine.com/2025/02/13/s...

The incredible true story of how Brighton got its first lesbian house night

DIVA sat down with the co-creators of Shameless Hussies to find out how this history is being preserved

diva-magazine.com

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 12

🚨 New season alert! Marlborough Productions launches into 2025 with a bold, bright & totally Queer programme! 🎉

💃🏽 Cabaret, dance & live art
📍 Touring across the UK
📖 Plus, a special exhibition in Brighton!

Read all about it 👉 tinyurl.com/5nnkenfn

#QueerArts #MarlboroughProductions #LGBTQIA

A collage of 20 vibrant images showcasing the work of Marlborough Productions, a pioneering queer arts organisation. The central image features the words 'Marlborough Productions' in bold white text. Surrounding images depict dynamic performances, cabaret, dance, costume design, activism, and community workshops, highlighting queer creativity and expression. The images include performers in striking costumes, theatrical moments, joyous gatherings, and interactive art-making, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ culture and storytelling.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 7

So excited for this sharing 💕

Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 7

Mr Blackpool. A seaside rave at the end of the world.

My new show previews at ACCA in Brighton on Sat 1st March. A theatrical installation embedding the history of ‘end of the pier’ entertainment, variety, drag and dance music.

attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

Mr Blackpool (performed by Harry Clayton-Wright) towers over a model village wearing a large lilac feather headdress and bikini with see through shorts, all embellished with beads and rhinestones. Mr Blackpool, wearing glasses and with big black beard, has pale white skin with pink blush, purple lipstick, black smokey eyes with purple glitter and pencil thin eyebrows. Mr Blackpool’s large dusky pink heel steps on the roof of one of the small houses.

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