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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 6h

In 8 hours we've hit 28% of our target! We are blown away by your support 🥳

We’re hoping to reach 100 donors in the first 48 hours. Even the smallest donations are doubled, and help us get closer to our target! 💪

🔗 - donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 13h

We are LIVE! Time to hit the donate button 💜

Help us get the ball rolling & your donation will be DOUBLED 💰

We have 1 week to meet our target of £5000 to ensure we keep producing work that puts the voices of Scotland's women, trans & non-binary people centre stage 🎭

Donate now: buff.ly/PFzAqne

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: We are taking part in the Women & Girls Big Give!

For one week only, every donation to Stellar Quines is DOUBLED! We need your help to raise £5000.

Get ready to share, support and donate - it all kicks off tomorrow at noon 👀

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 6d

Stellar Quines needs you! 🫵

Next week, from the 8th-15th of October we are trying to raise £5,000 to support our work- which will be match funded by the @biggiveorg!💰

If you can help us, sign up to be a first day donor and help us Keep Equality Centre Stage 💜

🔗 stellarquines.co.uk/support/big-...

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss Through The Mud on tour this Autumn:

@trontheatre.bsky.social (16 - 18 Oct)
Eden Court Theatre and Cinema (11 Nov)
@traversetheatre.bsky.social ( 14 - 15 Nov)

🎟️ Tickets available now: buff.ly/7BHgSoI

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 6d

Stellar Quines needs you! 🫵

Next week, from the 8th-15th of October we are trying to raise £5,000 to support our work- which will be match funded by the @biggiveorg!💰

If you can help us, sign up to be a first day donor and help us Keep Equality Centre Stage 💜

🔗 stellarquines.co.uk/support/big-...

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 14d

We are DELIGHTED to have been selected for the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund Campaign between 8-15 October! 💜

All donations will be doubled during the week, giving us the opportunity to raise up to £10,000! 🎉

Let's get ready to launch the BIG GIVE 🥳

See you Wed 8th October at 12pm sharp 🫡

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 14d

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Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 14d

200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜

From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.

Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...

Women and Girls Match Fund 2025: Campaign Video (#WGMF)

YouTube video by Big Give

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Reposted by Stellar Quines

Big Give @biggive.bsky.social · 14d

200+ charities. One mission. Endless impact. 💜

From 8–15 Oct, the #WGMF will support over 200 incredible charities empowering women and girls worldwide. Every pound you give can be doubled, making your support go twice as far.

Watch to find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy7...

Women and Girls Match Fund 2025: Campaign Video (#WGMF)

YouTube video by Big Give

www.youtube.com

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 16d

ICYMI: We’re going on tour! 🔥

This is your chance to catch Through The Mud, the 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star award winning play across Scotland and internationally!

Those stars speak for themselves 👀

🔗 - stellarquines.co.uk/show/through...

A Royal Lyceum Theatre and Stellar Quines Co-Production
📸 - Stuart Armitt

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · 28d

Through the Mud is going on tour! 🔥

You’ve got another chance to catch this award-winning show this Autumn (with more international dates to be announced 👀)

A Stellar Quines & Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh co-production.
Part of British Council UK Showcase at Festival Internacionale Cervantino

A burnt orange background reads Through The Mud Autumn 2025 Tour

16th - 18th October Tron Theatre Glasgow
24th - 25th October Festival Internacional Cervantino Guanajuato Mexico
11th November Eden Court Inverness
14th - 15th November Traverse Theatre Edinburgh

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are sad to share that Yana Harris will no longer be appearing as Frankie Stein at Jenni Fagan's Frankenstein cabaret at the Edinburgh Book Festival this Saturday due to illness.

The SQ team will be going along to enjoy the awesome line-up, hosted Mystika Glamoor.

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jul 12

We're over the moon to be part of Edinburgh Book Festival's Frankenstein Cabaret on the 23rd August! 💜

Featuring fabulous host and MC Mystika Glamoor; readings from Ever Dundas, Janette Ayachi, Harry Josephine Giles, and Kirstin Innes, as well as a performance from us! 🧟‍♀️

🎟️ - buff.ly/HR9V1ZE

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Aug 5

The news is out! Through The Mud is going international! 🇲🇽

We are so delighted to be part of the 2025 International Cervantino Festival, heading to Mexico this autumn 🧡

Thank you so much to the festival, it’s partners and @ukinmexico for making this possible 🔥

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Aug 1

Big news for Quines Cast fans!

Our special is now available on your favourite podcasting platform! 💜

An hour of music, performance & conversation as we explore the role of art in the feminist movement and ask Art? What is it good for? 💪

🔗 - stellarquines.co.uk/show/quines-...

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jul 17

1 week left to apply! 💡

If you're an aspiring Lighting Designer, this is your final call to get your applications in for M*****Classes Lighting Design - a free training opportunity taking place this September 💜

For more info and to apply head to: buff.ly/Lbq4VPD

A blackboard is being written on. In the foreground text reads "What really changed was a greater confidence in myself and my abilities".

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jul 12

We're over the moon to be part of Edinburgh Book Festival's Frankenstein Cabaret on the 23rd August! 💜

Featuring fabulous host and MC Mystika Glamoor; readings from Ever Dundas, Janette Ayachi, Harry Josephine Giles, and Kirstin Innes, as well as a performance from us! 🧟‍♀️

🎟️ - buff.ly/HR9V1ZE

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our second Through The Mud tour venue has dropped!

Edinburgh, we'll be at the Traverse Theatre in November for 2 nights only with Apphia Campbell's ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ show! If you missed us at the 2024 Fringe, this is your chance!

More Tour Dates dropping soon... 👀

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jul 3

Are you an aspiring lighting designer? 💡

M*****classes is a unique training opportunity that aims to address the lack of gender diversity in creative design and production roles 💜

To find out more and apply, head to buff.ly/8AFIqqC

📸 - Josie Morrison Young

An image of a notebook being written in.

Text reads "This experience has been life and career changing"

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 30

Through The Mud is BACK! 🔥

We are delighted to be touring this Autumn - starting at the Tron Theatre, 16th-18th Oct 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Against a stunning soundtrack of gospel & blues, Through The Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.

🎟️ buff.ly/NFNFAI4

More dates soon...

A stylised image of Apphia Campbell as Assata Shakur fills the frame with an orange and red filter laid over the image in a 1960s style. In the foreground, Tinashe Warikandwa as Ambrosia stands in jeans and a beige cardigan with her arm raised, holding a book

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 28

Before we drop some exciting news next week (👀) we're reminiscing on Frankie Stein in April 🤖

A professional cast and crew, community company and our brilliant Young Quines all came together in a phenomenal fashion to produce our first show since we moved to Fife last October 💚

What a team!

A group of people stand on a stage, some in costume and wave their arms looking joyful.

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our friends at K107 FM are taking part in the Big Give as part of #SmallCharityWeek 💜

K107FM is Kirkcaldy's community radio, addressing digital deprivation & amplifying voices in a hyperlocal community 📻

Until 12pm 30th June, donate to K107FM & Big Give will double your donation: buff.ly/ud394Qw

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our M*****Classes Lighting Design Programme kicks off this Autumn! 💡

You might be a technician looking to shift into design, have experience in a different sector and want to transition to stage, or be an early-career designer already 🎭

For more information and to apply: buff.ly/8AFIqqC

A group of people stand around a sound desk, listening intently. Text reads "I definitely feel better equipped and more skilled as a lighting designer" - Previous M*****Classes Participant.

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 21

2 weeks ago we were joined by Berlin's MPower as part of our Cultural Bridge Exchange, sharing practice on feminist & migrant justice with young women 💜

5 Glasgow-based young women & the MPoweristas spent 4 days together learning to write films & creating concepts for the next part of our exchange!

Sara Shaarawi crouches by a table covered in post it notes and cups of tea, talking to a group of young women.

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 19

M*****Classes Applications are re-open! 💡

Unfortunately we've had to postpone until Autumn, but that means you can still join the cohort! Apply by the 24th of July (noon) to be part of this free artist development programme and learn about lighting design for stage 🎭

🔗 - buff.ly/8AFIqqC

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Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 18

Deadline this Friday!

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 11

Deadline Reminder: PHD Studentship 🎓

Applications for our funded PHD with UWS close on the 20th June 💜

The successful candidate will work with us for three years, researching our move to Kirkcaldy and our position as a feminist theatre organisation.

stellarquines.co.uk/creative/phd...

Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social · Jun 13

New Blog Post 🚨

We are delighted to have been awarded a three-year grant as part of the National Lottery Young Start programme to support the work of Young Quines – our free to access feminist youth theatre.

To learn more, read our blog: stellarquines.co.uk/young-quines...

Image by Jess Shurte

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