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We are thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Rafia Hussain Productions (RHP), a Rochdale-based theatre company committed to producing and championing work by Black and Brown artists. Alongside us here at The Rep, RHP will be working with local partner Touchstones Rochdale, and national partners Derby Theatre, and Exeter Northcott to not only create ground-breaking productions but also build vital infrastructure for Black and Brown artists and their work. 🔗 Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4h7G4Xc 📸 David Barden

So, this is engagement number 2 next week. I shall be talking about the challenges and success of working, or attempting to work to the Theatre Green book targets. 🌞This will be a mix of short talks and a Q&A session with myself and fellow pms, designers and backstage folk. #theatre #sustainability #collaboration

In our newest journal article, "The Intersection of Faith and Theatre in C.S. Lewis’ Works," we delve into how FPA uses theatre to deepen our engagement with Lewis' messages of faith. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fISx3f

The award-winning story examines the dynamics of power in the theatre industry, and is one of only two works written by Davids not set specifically in Cape Town, her place of birth. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etds-Y4Q

🎭 Plans to transform the Ipswich Regent Theatre have been officially approved by Ipswich Borough Council's Planning & Development Committee today. The project which is set to modernize the iconic Grade II listed venue, will enhance every aspect of the theatre experience with theatregoers at its heart. Read more on this story 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exPHQhgv

I have been screaming this from rooftops for the past decade. Specially in B2B marketing. 95% of brands are still afraid to explore beyond their old standard, but let me tell you something, your buyer is a human, that will see on a daily basis over 20-50 ads through his socials, newsfeeds and sites. Most of those ads will say nothing to the buyer. Your 50% off ad? He has seen 10 of those before arriving at yours. Another demo video? Oh, your competitors already did one before he even got to yours. Does he remember it? Heck no. It all goes into the void. He won't even register the ad. You know what he will register? Humor. Heart. Emotions. Humaniyu. Something that will make him laugh, cry. Something that will make him relate. Relate is the keyword. And most important: remember. You might be wary of what I am saying. But I have been doing exactly that for a lot of companies throughout the years and brands. And the impact has always been succesful. A great example in the Print Industry is Enfocus. Some might be sceptical, others might find it weird. But the result is there. I have heard from several customers more about Print Hard than about the latest update of PitStop. I have heard about characters we created in campaigns more often than any promo we ever did. Why does it work? Because everyone wants to belong. To be part of something awesome. And that is what I am continously fighting for. Making your brand awesome. But beware, the most difficult thing is to remain genuine. You can add a piano and a soft voice to create emotions but if it doesn't come from rhe right place, it will just go into the void.

Here’s the link to sign up for our #ActGreen 3 webinar. The biggest and most comprehensive view yet of audience views on sustainability in cultural organisations.

A Guide to Captioning for the Arts, Cultural and Performance Sector in Scotland Created by Louisa McDaid, an Edinburgh based Theatre Captioner, Live Captioner and Lipspeaker, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every aspect of captioning for the Arts, Cultural and Performance Sector in Scotland. https://lnkd.in/e5C-rbhC

"Where would we end up if everyone could do whatever they wanted?" – But perhaps this is precisely the key – to self-awareness, further development and overcoming personal problems. In our new episode, we get to know Mohammad & Hussein Eliraqui and the ACT e.V. | Führe Regie über dein Leben theater group. Here, young people work together to develop plays based on the "veto principle" on topics that are hot on their minds. The rule of thumb here is that everyone can do (or not do) what they want – within a certain framework. This approach encourages personal responsibility and self-reflection on the part of the participants. The results are fascinating, sometimes provocative and sometimes moving. For this episode, we accompanied the group working on their new piece "A safe haven" („Zuflucht“). See for yourself. If you like to support meet THE GOOD ONES 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/e4ag7FsF #VetoPrinzip #theatre #goodbringsgood You can always say NO! Mohammad Eliraqui and the "Veto principle" theater group. https://lnkd.in/e4iCQGqp