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Newly appointed Artistic Director & CEO of Contact, Manchester Keisha Thompson talks about taking on the role

Founded in 1972, Contact Manchester has played a vital role in engaging artistically with its local community. A theatre particularly committed to supporting the young leaders of tomorrow, the multi-disciplinary venue continues on with its mission of placing the voices of the younger generation to the fore – its mission to place young people at the heart of decision making and help decide the artistic programme. Having been associated with Contact from the age of 15, poet, performance artist and producer Keisha Thompson has recently been announced as the venue’s incoming Artistic Director and CEO. The artist now gearing up to help programme the venue’s 50th birthday from June. Keisha tells us more about how she feels and what her hopes are for the theatre moving forward!

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30th March 2022by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of CRIPtic Arts and Writer Jamie Hale talks about being awarded a Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowship

The Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowship awards poets funding to help support their creative practice for the year. Awarded to talented practitioners who have been recognised as being able to open up poetry to new audiences, making the form a lot more accessible to all, the award concludes its five year run with its third and final round of recipients. One of three to receive the final round of awards, which also follows their Evening Standard Future Theatre Fund Award win in Directing/Theatre-Making earlier on this year, scriptwriter/screenwriter and essayist Jamie Hale continues to inspire and trailblaze. Having just hosted CRIPtic Pit Party at the Barbican, a culmination of a year long programme run by his CRIPtic Arts organisation supporting d/Deaf artists and having published his pamphlet Shield about disability, treatment prioritisation and the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Jamie looks forward to continuing exploring various pertinent within his practice. Jamie tells us more about what it means to have won the award!

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29th November 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director and CEO of tiata fahodzi Chinonyerem Odimba talks about the company’s newly appointed Executive Director and Board of Trustees

Founded in 1997 by British Nigerian actor Femi Elifowuju Jr, tiata fahodzi, meaning ‘theatre of the emancipated’, has been a leading force in regards to producing works placing the British African experience centre stage. Nearly 25 years on, their initiatives expanding on this crucial mission. Previous Artistic Director alumni including critically acclaimed actor Lucian Msamati, and current Artistic Director and CEO of the Northern Stage Theatre Natalie Ibu. Leading tiata fahodzi into their next chapter, critically acclaimed theatre and screenwriter Chinonyerem Odimba has recently announced a new Executive Director and Board of Trustees. Chinonyerem Tells us more about the appointment and what her hopes are for the theatre company moving forward.

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28th September 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of Arch 468 Rebecca Atkinson-Lord talks about the Arch 468 Hope Prize

As the industry continues on the roadmap to recovery a year post the pandemic, we’re reminded of just how crucial the arts are in terms of bringing communities together, wellbeing and creativity. In a year that has brought with it various challenges and difficulties for many, it’s a case of rebuilding a more hopeful and sustainable future. Committed to supporting a mid scale production suitable for both a live and digital space, Arch 468 present the Arch 468 Hope Prize, a £10,000 commission supporting a creative team realise a new work offering the vision of hope. Artistic Director Rebecca Atkinson-Lord tells us more about the award.

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8th March 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre Mojisola Elufowoju talks about staging a series of online Rehearsed Readings

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With theatre becoming increasingly more accessible to view online, this has opened up the possibility for cross cultural collaborations and audiences to watch performances they perhaps wouldn’t have been aware of before. Renowned for staging works showcasing the diversity of African culture, Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre Mojisola Elufowoju has introduced a season of rehearsed readings, each one off events taking place monthly, introducing to viewers a range of important African works. Ahead of the season’s second show ‘And the Girls in their Sunday Dresses’ by Zakes Mda, Mojisola tells us more about what inspired her to curate the shows chosen for the readings, how she’s approached creating work for the digital stage and what to expect from the season.

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22nd February 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director Ade Berry and Executive Director Monique Deletant of Jacksons Lane talk about the venue’s redevelopment project

Welcoming the next phase of Jacksons Lane’s architectural and artistic journey, Artistic Director Ade Berry and Executive Director Monique Deletant realise the venue’s vision of becoming ‘welcoming, inspiring, accessible, visible, inviting and reflective of its personality and ambition’ – a vision brought to life by architects Citizens Design Bureau. Currently under redevelopment, Ade and Monique tell us more about what to expect from the newly redeveloped venue.

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26th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director and Founder of Artistic Directors of the Future Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway talks about the programme’s focus on diversifying leadership

Set on empowering the next generation of artistic leaders, Artistic Directors of the Future, founded by award winning founder and artistic director Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway seeks to demystify leadership roles; ‘celebrating the Black, Asian, Middle Eastern and Ethnic Minority talent which exists in our community.’ Formed 6 years ago, the charity’s impact has been significant within the theatre industry, conversations geared towards diversifying leadership a key factor in regards to advocating for change. Reflecting on the charity’s impact so far, Simeilia tells us more about the organisation’s journey, their Board Shadowing programme and Diversifying Boards event and her hopes for the organisation moving forward.

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9th November 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of Cut the Cord Camilla Gürtler talks about achieving sustainable leadership within the arts in collaboration with the Nordic Council of Ministers

An opportunity for leaders across industries to connect on a global scale, International Leadership Week, taking place from Tuesday 16th until Thursday 19th November 2020 will offer insight into how best to achieve effective leadership. A digital initiative encouraging inclusivity and transparency – the week looks to inspire, celebrate great leadership and bring about changes. Driven by inspiring social change within her work, Cut the Cord’s Artistic Director Camilla Gürtler, in collaboration with Nordic Council of Ministers will present a trio of podcasts connecting Nordic and UK leaders on how best to achieve sustainability within the arts. An advocate of the Nordic model of sustainability, having started to explore this within her work, Camilla tells us more about what to expect from the conversations.

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28th October 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of the Young Vic Theatre Kwame Kwei-Armah talks about the venue’s 50th birthday celebrations!

Marking its 50th year, the Young Vic celebrates with a year-long programme paying homage to the venue’s legacy of creating ‘an experimental workshop for authors, actors and producers’ as well as factoring in affordability. Established by Royal National Theatre Associate Director Frank Dunlop, successive Artistic Directors Michael Bogdanov, David Thacker, Julia Bardsley and Tim Supple, Tim Supple, David Lan and now currently Kwame Kwei-Armah have shaped the venue into what it is today. Commemorating the past as well as envisioning the venue’s future, Kwame tells us more about the venue’s initial programme, possible plans for a block party to mark the important milestone and his hopes for the theatre moving forward.

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5th October 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Artistic Director of Cap-a-Pie Brad McCormick talks about his latest show ‘Credit’ to be previewed online

An exploration of the Universal Credit System, Laura Lindow’s pertinent show Credit utilises research gathered by various organisations in Gateshead and Newcastle as well as the experiences of people on Universal Credit to start up a conversation and examine whether the system benefits those its meant to support. Initially programmed for April earlier on this year, Credit will be exclusively previewed online on Tuesday 16th September, followed by Q & As discussing this important topic further. Ahead of the streaming, Cap-a-Pie Theatre’s Artistic Director Brad McCormick tells us how he’s worked with Laura to develop the show, developing the show during this unpredictable time and the importance of the Q & A aspect of the preview.

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9th September 2020by Theatrefullstop
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Mindfulness/Gong Bath Meditation/DJ Set - next Min Mindfulness/Gong Bath Meditation/DJ Set - next Mindfulness day to be confirmed but it’ll be early next year so stay tuned for more info! #arts #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #confidence #selfesteem #gong #gongbath #gongbathmeditation #dj #music #rhythm #sound
A continuation of our Wellbeing strand of Theatre A continuation of our Wellbeing strand of Theatre Full Stop, we’ll be hosting a Wellness Weekend consisting of a Mindfulness Workshop (@meganmattravers) and Gong Bath meditations (@mindful.moments.sound.healing) on Sat 7th and Sun 8th Dec. To take part, just tune in on the day to our Instagram story. #arts #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #gongbath #singingbowls
As we establish how we’ll be navigating the new As we establish how we’ll be navigating the new world, we’re proud of the journey Theatre Full Stop has gone on so far. Initially created as a platform to document the latest theatrical productions nationally, we’re lucky that we get the opportunity to visit some of the world’s greatest arts venues and interview some of the world’s leading arts practitioners. We’re known for also organising events, and have recently added a ‘mindfulness’ strand to what we now do, offering free workshops via Instagram Live concerned with the aim of prioritising wellbeing. Visit our website to read our theatre reviews and interviews, sign up to our newsletter to find out more about the mindfulness work we’ve been doing so far and tune into our page to find out more about our ‘Mindfulness Weekend’ this December. #arts #theatre #mentalhealth #wellbeing #wellness
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation (@sagaftra) is releasing The SAG-AFTRA Foundation (@sagaftra) is releasing its Legacy Collection, a series of never-before-seen, long-form interviews recorded between 1979 and 2012 with legendary performing artists and industry luminaries. The collection was captured on a variety of physical media formats and digitized during the pandemic. It contains unique interviews with influential actors and pioneering performers, including David Carradine, Cyd Charisse, Henry Fonda, Kathleen Freeman, Tippi Hedren, Dennis Hopper, Jane Russell, and dozens more. In addition, the Legacy Collection includes contemporary trailblazers who continue to perform and influence culture today.

“We are elated to share the Foundation’s remarkable Legacy Collection with our community, our industry, and the greater public. These extraordinary interviews with some of the all-time greatest actors will undoubtedly illuminate the history and craft of acting, and inspire working actors and creatives for decades to come,” says Courtney B. Vance, President and Chairman of the Board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. “And for everyone out there who purely loves film and television, and admires the work of these icons, order your popcorn in bulk, and get ready for many hours of thoughtful discussion and charming anecdotes from these giants of entertainment and masters of performance.” To find out more, visit our website and follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation page. #arts #theatre #film #tv #hollywood #losangeles #celebrity #sagaftra
We’ve started to look back at our first year of We’ve started to look back at our first year of including mindfulness within what we do, and we’ve learned a lot so far. You can read what we’ve taken away from the workshops on our website, look up the article titled ‘Mindfulness Workshops - A year on.’ We’ll be back on Sat 7th & 8th Dec with a mixed programme of mindfulness/Pilates/Sound Bath workshops, on Instagram Live with times yet to be confirmed so stay tuned for that. #arts #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #mindfulness #pilates #soundbath #gongbath
@sadlers_wells and @breakinconvention present the Hip Hop Games on Stratford Waterfront in @queenelizabetholympicpark this summer ahead of Breaking’s inaugural appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (@olympics) and the opening of Sadler’s Wells East. On Saturday 3 August from 12-7pm, eight east London dancers will compete across two teams in a hip hop dance improvisation game with a series of different creative challenges in a free event for all the family.

The Hip Hop Games is a concept born in France in 2011 from dancer, choreographer and artistic director Romuald Brizolier and is the first concept that offers a hip hop dance improvisation game staged through various creative challenges. The Hip Hop Games has since toured internationally, bringing together dancers from across the world and gaining widespread recognition.  

To continue marking Breaking’s debut in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Sadler’s Wells and Breakin’ Convention are inviting visitors to watch the Breaking Olympic finals at free live watching parties on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 August. The Breaking Olympic Watch Parties will take place at Riverside East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with DJs from BBC 1Xtra and will include panel talks with breakers involved in the Olympic qualifiers. #arts #dance #hiphop #breaking #streetdance #krump #olympics #olympics2024 
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To celebrate our birthday this year on Sunday 14th To celebrate our birthday this year on Sunday 14th July, we’ll be returning with another Mindfulness workshop led by practitioner @meganmattravers to take place on Instagram Live at 1pm, this will be a 30 minute workshop focused on keeping us in the present moment. This will then be followed by a 45 minute Pilates workshop at 3:15, also on Instagram Live led by @sib_meienberg. The session is suitable for beginners, and we ask if possible, to make sure you have a yoga/exercise mat with you, and a bottle of water. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me - Lucy Basaba @lucy_basaba or the other practitioners leading the workshops. We look forward to seeing you then! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #yoga #pilates #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth
Well done to all of this year’s @thesocietyofaut Well done to all of this year’s @thesocietyofauthors Awards nominees and winners. Each year, the literary body acknowledges the great contributions made by some the world’s brightest literary talents - with a total of 31 winners announced tonight at Southwark Cathedral, this including the late Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrator Nila Aye for their picture book ‘People Need People’ which has been described by judge Cerrie Burnell as ‘moving, humorous and lovely all at once’. To find out more about the ceremony and winners, visit the link in our bio. #literature #literary #author #authors #book #poetry #fiction #nonfiction
Well done to all finalists of this year’s @gbpan Well done to all finalists of this year’s @gbpantoawards! Hosted by TV and Theatre stars Angellica Bell, Myra DuBois and Ore Oduba with Rob Madge making a special guest appearance - 22 categories were acknowledged within Pantomime yesterday at G Live in Guildford. To find out more about the ceremony and winners, visit our site! #arts #theatre #panto #pantomime
We’ll be returning on Sunday 14th July to mark o We’ll be returning on Sunday 14th July to mark our birthday with a Mindfulness workshop led by @meganmattravers at 1pm for 30 mins and a Pilates workshop led by @sib_meienberg at 3:15 for 45mins both on Instagram Live, remember to bring a mat, towel and bottle of water if participating in the Pilates session , the class is suitable for beginners. See you then hopefully! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #mentalhealth #calm #pilates
So thank you to everyone that joined our mindfulne So thank you to everyone that joined our mindfulness live today. We’re in the mindset of spring now and new beginnings, so we’re looking forward to seeing how that all manifests. We’ll be back on Sunday 14th July with @meganmattravers leading a mindfulness workshop at 1pm and a practitioner to be confirmed to lead a meditative session at 1:30pm but we’ll confirm nearer the time! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #wellness
Hosted by @meganmattravers, we return with our min Hosted by @meganmattravers, we return with our mindfulness workshops on Sunday 14th April at 1pm & 1:30pm with the hopes of creating a safe space to process ‘the now’ and take a step back from the chaos. Just tune into our stories on the day at either 1pm or 1:30pm where we’ll be live to lead the sessions and answer any questions. See you hopefully then! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #mentalhealth
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