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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · 29d

Running alongside the Aesthetica Short Film Festival this year, the team are launching the Aesthetica Fringe to create a citywide platform for live performance, visual art, music, comedy and more.

Applications are open!

www.asff.co.uk/aesthetica-fringe/

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Sep 8

@estherichardson.bsky.social's masterclass on Directing on the Mid-Scale is fully booked now but you can sign-up to the waiting list at forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here's a free creative writing opportunity for Yorkshire-based 18–25 year olds from our friends at Northern Broadsides Theatre Company.

All the info you need is on their website 👇
www.northern-broadsides.co.uk/life-in-a-no...

LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN - Northern Broadsides

www.northern-broadsides.co.uk

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Creatives! In September, our Artistic Director @estherichardson.bsky.social will be running a FREE Masterclass in Directing on the Mid-scale!
📅 18 Sep
📍Northern Stage, Newcastle
🎟️ northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/dir...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

This Sunday, Ukrainian Drama Space are premiering “Where Dreams Dance”, a melodrama with elements of a musical.
It’s a story about dreams, love, friendship, choices, & desperate faith.

Location: Creative Centre York St John University
Date: Sun 24 Aug, 2-3:30pm

www.eventbrite.com/e/where-drea...

Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 18

Next week, on Wed 27 Aug, we'll be running two workshop with York Explore Library & Archive for young people aged 10 - 15.

Places are free but they have to be booked in advance.

Find out more on our website: pilot-theatre.com/immersive/gu...

An image with a cardboard box with the words A Guide To Now For Those In The Future streaming out of it, along with small hand-drawn planets, ghosts, books, UFOs, etc. Text reads "Pilot Theatre and Explore York: A Guide to Now for Those in the Future - Workshops

Express your views on the big ideas in the world today!

Led by experienced arts practitioners, this workshop will use drama exercises and creative techniques to develop your voice, build your confidence and explore everything from friendship, and happiness, to jobs and aliens!

During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to capture film recordings, and your footage will be added to Pilot’s screen installation, A Guide to Now for Those in the Future, which is being exhibited in libraries in York in the summer and autumn 2025.

Wednesday 27 August 2025: York Explore, Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS

Free, but places must be reserved in advance"

Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Jul 18

We're always happy to connect with freelance artists & we also recognise the importance of opening our doors for them to meet with us.
So, we're looking to meet with practitioners in the York area, who are interested & experienced in working with young people. Info at pilot-theatre.com/news/

Green backgorund with black text that reads "We are inviting artists and practitioners based in the York area, who are interested and experienced at working with young people, to meet with the Pilot team.

These meetings take place on Monday 4 August 2025, 1.30pm-6pm and on Wednesday 6 August 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm."

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢 Teachers & education professionals!

Want to help support us in delivering high-quality work for younger audiences?

The LAB advises us on our artistic programme & supports us in improving our creative learning offers to schools, colleges & universities.

pilot-theatre.com/news/

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Jun 5

We have some dates & venues to share with you! Noughts & Crosses will be touring to these great theatres in 2026:
Northern Stage, @derbytheatre.bsky.social, Birmingham Rep & the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

More to be announced soon!

pilot-theatre.com/production/n...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Jun 4

Back in March we learnt of the passing of Alex Wheatle, a loss that was felt by many of you & us here at Pilot.
Words of Colour have written a tribute to Alex that you can read on their website, giving us an opportunity to reflect again Alex's life and legacy.

wordsofcolour.co.uk/alex-wheatle...

Alex Wheatle MBE | 3rd January 1963-16th March 2025 - Words of Colour

wordsofcolour.co.uk

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · May 30

A reminder that we're looking for people to join Co-Pilots, our youth advisory board.

Please share with anyone that you think might be interested.

Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · May 21

We’re looking for people aged 18-25 to join Co-Pilots, which is our youth advisory board.

The Co-Pilots ensure that the voices of young people from all backgrounds shape our vision and contribute to our future planning.

Interested? Know someone that might be?
pilot-theatre.com/about/news/

A graphic with a gradient from purple to blue to purple. Black text is overlaid that reads: Aged 18-25? Not in full-time education? Based in the UK? Want to help shape Pilot’s vision? Join Co-Pilots Co-Pilots is our creative advisory board comprised of ten people aged under 30, who help us develop and reflect on our recent, current and future projects. See the post description for more info on benefits, additional opportunities, and how to apply.

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · May 23

Noughts & Crosses is back.

Our award-winning adaptation of @malorieblackman.bsky.social's Noughts & Crosses will be returning to stages around the country in Spring 2026, in association with Northern Stage.

Tour dates and venues to be announced soon.

pilot-theatre.com/production/n...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · May 22

We have some news for you. Friday 23 May, 12pm.

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · May 21

We’re looking for people aged 18-25 to join Co-Pilots, which is our youth advisory board.

The Co-Pilots ensure that the voices of young people from all backgrounds shape our vision and contribute to our future planning.

Interested? Know someone that might be?
pilot-theatre.com/about/news/

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Apr 4

We're looking for a dynamic, creative individual to become our new co-chair to work alongside our Joint CEO’s to lead the company into the next years of its development.
We're also looking for new board members to join the current trustees.
All the info you need is here: pilot-theatre.com/about/news

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 28

Only 3 more performances of Mary and the Hyenas left!

Make sure that you dont miss the opportunity to experience this incredible ensemble perform at Witons Music Hall whilst you can.

📆 until Sat 29 March
🎟️Book now at wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/mar... or by phone at 020 7702 2789

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Esther Richardson @estherichardson.bsky.social · Mar 25

We won an OFFIE last week (Off West End Theatre Award), best production for Run Rebel by Manjeet Mann, Director Tessa Walker. Lovely recognition for Pilot. We were all absolutely thrilled 🤩 @pilottheatre.bsky.social

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 25

The deadline for booking National Drama is 27th March. So if you're wanting to come along, get booking!
Along with other great practitioners, we'll be there running workshops with time included for devising, & opportunities to discuss & plan ideas for your own practice.
bit.ly/4i7Cs7J

Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 20

It's World Day of Theatre and Performance for Children & Young People!
To mark the day, our Associate Director Oliver O'Shea will be visiting his former secondary school for a careers fair. AND a big shout out to all the young audience members that will be in today's matinee of Mary & the Hyenas.

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Clay Harris 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 💉💉💉💉💉💉💉 😷 @mudlarklives.bsky.social · Mar 20

Mary and the Hyenas, a @pilottheatre.bsky.social/Hull Truck Theatre production, 19 March 2025. Playing at Wilton's Music Hall until 29 March. wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/mar...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 18

Run Rebel won an Offie for Best Production 🍾

A HUGE congratulations to everyone that brought Manjeet Mann's Run Rebel to life on stage.

Find out more about the production at pilot-theatre.com/production/r...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 17

Only 1 day until Mary and the Hyenas opens at Wilton's Music Hall!

Don't miss out, book now!

📆18 - 29 March
🎟️ wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/mar... or by phone at 020 7702 2789

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 12

"I hope audiences leave feeling deeply inspired by the production"

Ahead of us opening at Wilton's Music Hall, our AD @estherichardson.bsky.social spoke with A Youngish Perspective about the processes, collaborations, & aims of creating #MaryAndTheHyenas.

ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2025/03/11/i...

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Esther Richardson

We sat down with director, Esther Richardson, to discuss her newest show, Mary And The Hyenas which premieres at Wilton's Music Hall on the 18th March.

ayoungishperspective.co.uk

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 11

Big thanks to Lauren Laverne & the anonymous listener who texted in to shout out #MaryAndTheHyenas last week!

Got you interested? Well, you can see teh show at Wilton's Music Hall from Tue 17 - Sat 29 Mar AND you can get the best seats for £20 by using code MARYW20.

wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/mar...

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Mar 10

We're excited to be collaborating with National Drama at their Empowering Drama Teachers conference. We'll be running workshops with time included for devising, and opportunities to discuss and plan ideas for your own practice.
Dates: 15 - 17 April
Book your tickets at: bit.ly/4i7Cs7J