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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 3d

We’re performing at the beautiful Riverhouse Barn for just ONE show only! Make sure to catch us at 2pm for some music, some storytelling and a big adventure 🙌🏽

Book your tickets here: www.riverhousebarn.co.uk/events/12143... 🌱✨

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #touring

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 5d

Surrey friends assemble 🙌🏽✨

We’re ticking this gorgeous venue off the bucket list- so excited!! Get your tickets here: farnhammaltings.com/events/stori... 🌱

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #theatregreenbook #puppetry #ecofable #NationalLottery #surrey #farnham

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 11d

Harlow!!! We’ll be sharing Stories in the Dust at Harlow Playhouse on Saturday 18th October 🌱 Pay What You Can shows are at 11am & 2pm 💫We can’t wait 🙌🏽

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #theatre #familytheatre #touring #theatregreenbook #uktour #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 13d

The tour has kicked off with a full day of classroom and bedside performances at Oxford Hospital School.

Huge thanks to Tiny Ideas Oxford for having us as part of their amazing festival.

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
@ouhospitals.bsky.social

#CreativeHealth #hospital #theatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 17d

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝.⁣
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Will our intrepid explorers find what they're looking for? Maybe! Will tin roulette be a bad one? Possibly! Will they have fun doing it? YES! ⁣
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Ticket link in bio 🦁🛒🌱

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 20d

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 🦁⁣
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We're delivering workshops in schools before all coming together to see the show.
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Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for supporting the delivery of our Slow Touring model, enabling us to embed our work into communities.

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 29d

Just one month until our Autumn 2025 tour kicks off!! All the venues and show dates with links to tickets are on our website (link in bio) 🌱
Now all that’s left to do is polish the trolleys, oil the wheels and head out! ✨ We cannot wait!

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #touringtheatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you #SalisburyJournal for this write-up about the 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 strand of our work.
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Developed thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with #starsappeal part of the @artcareuk.bsky.social programme at Salisbury District Hospital⁣.
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Link to article in bio 🗞

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Crying Out Loud @crying-out-loud.bsky.social · Jul 29

Brilliant to be a part of this with you @storiesinthedust.bsky.social! Excited to see what happens next with this. 👏

Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today we hosted an event alongside Prof Ian at the Future Towns Innovation Hub @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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It explored the Arts/Humanities : Science/Engineering Nexus. It also evaluated our work that has been funded by the Sustainability & Resilience Institute and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today we hosted an event alongside Prof Ian at the Future Towns Innovation Hub @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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It explored the Arts/Humanities : Science/Engineering Nexus. It also evaluated our work that has been funded by the Sustainability & Resilience Institute and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 17

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 - 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣
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An especially adapted musical, theatrical performance designed for walkabout and bedside delivery in hospitals and care settings.
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Developed thanks to public funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 11

HERE WE GO!! We are super excited to announce that tickets for our Autumn tour are now on sale 🌱

All ticket links are on our website!

Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @poundarts.bsky.social & MAST for your continued support!

#acesupported #tour #uktouring #puppetry #familytheatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 10

We’ve been busy developing our #CreativeHealth offering, a core strand of our work, thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social

These 📸 were taken at Salisbury
Hospital during the filming of our
BRAND NEW trailer which we'll share very soon!

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today we shared the story behind our collaboration with @unisouthampton.bsky.social & met wonderful people who work to ensure that stories & creativity are accessible to young people across the country. ⁣

Thank you so much @familylearning.bsky.social

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
#letscreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jun 25

We've had 2 fantastic days delivering our hospital adaptation thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Trailer coming soon! 🎥

"That’s put a smile on his face for the first time in ages."

"I wasn’t in this world then, I was far away."

“Mesmerising.”

#letscreate #acesupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Jun 19

Countdown to the @familylearning.bsky.social conference begins!
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Join Anna and Ian as they share what happened when their arts and science worlds unexpectedly collided
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@unisouthampton.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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#acesupported #letscreate #StoryPowerConference #FamilyLearning

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · May 23

We are hosting a workshop at this incredible event, all about the story behind how we made Stories in the Dust - joining forces with the arts and science! We are so excited!!! 🧬🛒♻️🦁

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social

National Centre for Family Learning @familylearning.bsky.social · May 22

Join us on 3 July for the Story Power: Family Learning Conference at Mercers' Hall. With an inspiring keynote from HarperCollins Children's Books & expert speakers & workshop leaders, explore how storytelling & reading transforms & enriches learning in families 🪄📖
Book now: bit.ly/StoryPowerCo...

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · May 23

Full day of Team Science 🤘🏻🧬 ⁣

Evaluating & planning the events that we have coming up in the next few months. 😁⁣

A huge thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & the Sustainability and Resilience Institute of @unisouthampton.bsky.social for supporting this work. ⁣

#letscreate #acesupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · May 12

And that’s a wrap on Spring tour 2025! 🥳🛒

We’re parking the trolleys for now but can’t wait to be back out in autumn - tour dates coming soon!!

Huge (huuuge) thanks to our partners and the continued support from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #NationalLottery

#ACEsupported #LetsCreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · May 6

Yesterday we performed in the spinal unit at Salisbury Hospital to patients & their families. We loved every second.

Huge thanks to @artcareuk.bsky.social @nationallottery.bsky.social & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for the support of our #creativehealth work.

#ACEsupported #LetsCreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Apr 30

Another week sharing Stories in the Dust around the country! 🌱

Highlights include the incredible #Hirwaun Ymca and The Point #Eastleigh 🙌🏽 Lighting up these venues was so exciting!⁣
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@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ruraltouring #theatregreenbook #uktour #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Apr 25

1 year ago today we headed to Parliament to launch the publication of our scientific paper!

We’re excited for the future of sustainable touring & the challenges and opportunities this work continues to bring through the support of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @unisouthampton.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Apr 24

Tuesday we spent a Full day Salisbury District Hospital delivering bedside adapted performances of finishing the day in the beautiful Horatio's Garden 🌿⁣
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Looking forward to taking the full show to the spinal unit in a couple of weeks!

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social @artcareuk.bsky.social
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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Apr 20

Lovely end to the week with shows at Sparc Theatre @artsalive.bsky.social and Front Room #Westonsupermare followed by meet the puppets with our audiences. We’re loving every second!

1 more week to catch us on tour this spring 🌤️

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · Apr 18

Half term so far!! We’ve been to @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social , #WemTownHall - @artsalive.bsky.social & @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social

We’ve loved meeting new audiences!

‘𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸, 𝘮𝘺 2𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 5 𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴.’

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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