Month: May 2022

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Nicola Walker in discussion from the National Theatre- for free* (*donations welcome – if you can afford to)

Nicola Walker, photo courtesy National Theatre website

On Monday 23rd May at 4.00pm you can hear actors Nicola Walker and Iwan Davies reflect on the rewards and challenges of performing in Emlyn Williams’ THE CORN IS GREEN, currently at the National Theatre, in a 60-minute discussion chaired by Fiona Mountford. 

If you wish to attend in person you can book here . Tickets are £10/£5 concessions.

However, there is also the option to join the discussion online for free.

You can book your free online ticket here

And if you miss the live talk, or can’t make it at that time, you can catch up using the same link you will receive when you register online for the talk.

The National says “We have made the live-stream of this NT talk free so it can be enjoyed by as many people as possible. If you can, please make a donation to keep our events open and accessible to all. Together we can shape a bright, creative future.
To donate, please visit https://tickets.nationaltheatre.org.uk/donate/q/talks-and-events
or text:
EVENT 3 to 70580 to donate £3
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THE CORN IS GREEN by Emlyn Williams runs at the National Theatre until 11 June 2022. For more information visit https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-corn-is-green

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STAGE ONE’s BRIDGE THE GAP programme closes shortly!

BRIDGE THE GAP is a programme from Stage One Producers Fund, created to address the lack of diversity in theatre producing. 

Stage One want to support people from an ethnically diverse background, who identify as working class, are LGBTQIA+ and/or those that have a mental or physical impairment who are drastically under-represented.

Through Bridge The Gap they aim to support 10 emerging producers over a one-year course, giving them the skills they need to make the next step in their producing careers through; 
– Monthly workshops
– Mentoring 
– Tickets to shows and networking
– Kick Start Grants up to £,5000

Deadline to apply is Monday 9 May at Midday so if you fall within the descriptions above, what have you got to lose? Apply Now!

Applications for the Bridge the Gap Producer Programme are now open- Deadline 12pm on Monday 9th May at 12pm- find out more here- https://stageone.uk.com/bridge-the-gap/the-producer-programme

Applications for the Bridge the Gap placement at the Gate Theatre are also open, deadline Monday 23rd May – find out more here- https://stageone.uk.com/bridge-the-gap/bridge-the-gap-placements

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Arts Council England funds volunteering opportunities

Through National Lottery Project Grants, Arts Council England are working with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to create more and better volunteering opportunities for young people and others who experience barriers to accessing high quality opportunities.

£4.6 million in government investment is being awarded to more than 160 community organisations across the country to support 7,800 new volunteering opportunities over the next two years as the government confirms the beneficiaries of the Volunteering Futures Fund, which was established in 2021.

Volunteering Futures will enable people to get involved in volunteering activities across the arts, heritage, museums, libraries, sport and physical activity, youth and other community settings.

Their aim is to create more and better volunteering opportunities for people who experience loneliness, who experience barriers to volunteering or live in areas where there are fewer volunteering opportunities.

You can read more about these opportunities here