Box of Tricks
@boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social
Manchester theatre company.
The play makers. Every story told. Every voice heard.
https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk
The play makers. Every story told. Every voice heard.
https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk
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PlayMakers Programme 2024-2025
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📝 ICYMI PlayMakers News! Playwrights and theatre-makers of the North - this one’s for you! Box of Tricks launches our latest PlayMakers Programme, offering a creative home for Northern talent.
It's time to connect, collaborate and create.
Sign up now >>> boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/
It's time to connect, collaborate and create.
Sign up now >>> boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/
🎧 It's International Podcast Day! Have you tuned into our PlayMakers Podcast platforming creative conversations with theatremakers? If not, you've got two seasons to catch up on - get it in your ears (or eyes)!
📲 Check it out >>> https://f.mtr.cool/tancgmqnrc
📲 Check it out >>> https://f.mtr.cool/tancgmqnrc
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎧 It's International Podcast Day! Have you tuned into our PlayMakers Podcast platforming creative conversations with theatremakers? If not, you've got two seasons to catch up on - get it in your ears (or eyes)!
📲 Check it out >>> https://f.mtr.cool/tancgmqnrc
📲 Check it out >>> https://f.mtr.cool/tancgmqnrc
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4. @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social
Open to new plays from Northern playwrights. They do a phenomenal job of supporting Northern talent through the Playmakers Network
Full details - www.bbc.co.uk/writershttps...
Open to new plays from Northern playwrights. They do a phenomenal job of supporting Northern talent through the Playmakers Network
Full details - www.bbc.co.uk/writershttps...
July 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
4. @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social
Open to new plays from Northern playwrights. They do a phenomenal job of supporting Northern talent through the Playmakers Network
Full details - www.bbc.co.uk/writershttps...
Open to new plays from Northern playwrights. They do a phenomenal job of supporting Northern talent through the Playmakers Network
Full details - www.bbc.co.uk/writershttps...
🌈 Check out these brilliant snaps from our Blood Beats' First Press Zine Launch at The Yard Mcr last week! Exploring the theme of the zine - HOW LOUD DO YOU WANT TO BE? - artists performed pieces and extracts and hosted an LGBTQ+ Creative Jam.
📸 @oscar.jack_ (except final one: @this_is_joseph_btw)
📸 @oscar.jack_ (except final one: @this_is_joseph_btw)
July 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🌈 Check out these brilliant snaps from our Blood Beats' First Press Zine Launch at The Yard Mcr last week! Exploring the theme of the zine - HOW LOUD DO YOU WANT TO BE? - artists performed pieces and extracts and hosted an LGBTQ+ Creative Jam.
📸 @oscar.jack_ (except final one: @this_is_joseph_btw)
📸 @oscar.jack_ (except final one: @this_is_joseph_btw)
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A quick recap for #writers of theatres accepting submissions.
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
Script Submissions - Royal Court
royalcourttheatre.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A quick recap for #writers of theatres accepting submissions.
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
1. @royalcourt.bsky.social
Open to full length theatre plays.
Can only accept 1 play per writer at a time. Please don't send biopics or historical pieces.
Full sub details - royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...
📣 FINAL MASTERCLASS OF THE SEASON! Join us for Spoken Words and an exploration of poetry in theatre with multi-hyphenate, multi-talented Testament at Leeds Playhouse.
📲 Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/krmxgtgwku
📲 Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/krmxgtgwku
July 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📣 FINAL MASTERCLASS OF THE SEASON! Join us for Spoken Words and an exploration of poetry in theatre with multi-hyphenate, multi-talented Testament at Leeds Playhouse.
📲 Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/krmxgtgwku
📲 Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/krmxgtgwku
📣 Upcoming PlayMakers Masterclass at @livetheatre.bsky.social! Our Adam heads to Newcastle to explore the playwright and director/dramaturg collaborative process and joins the panel for Live Writes.
📆 Tues 8 July 5pm, Live Theatre
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/wmsgyypves
📆 Tues 8 July 5pm, Live Theatre
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/wmsgyypves
July 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
📣 Upcoming PlayMakers Masterclass at @livetheatre.bsky.social! Our Adam heads to Newcastle to explore the playwright and director/dramaturg collaborative process and joins the panel for Live Writes.
📆 Tues 8 July 5pm, Live Theatre
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/wmsgyypves
📆 Tues 8 July 5pm, Live Theatre
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/wmsgyypves
📣 A sneak peek of the front page of our First Press Zine! We're so proud of this awesome zine. Join us at the Zine Launch & Creative Jam at The Yard Mcr this Thursday!
📲 Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/micczwjsow
📲 Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/micczwjsow
June 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📣 A sneak peek of the front page of our First Press Zine! We're so proud of this awesome zine. Join us at the Zine Launch & Creative Jam at The Yard Mcr this Thursday!
📲 Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/micczwjsow
📲 Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/micczwjsow
📝 We're back at Leeds Playhouse for our Masterclass with Testament - Spoken Words: Poetry in Theatre. Write spoken word and use it as part of your storytelling.
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/hflqegszgj
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/hflqegszgj
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📝 We're back at Leeds Playhouse for our Masterclass with Testament - Spoken Words: Poetry in Theatre. Write spoken word and use it as part of your storytelling.
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/hflqegszgj
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/hflqegszgj
📝 Bookings for our next Masterclass at @livetheatre.bsky.social are now LIVE! Join Box of Tricks' AD Adam Quayle for a practical session exploring Path Finding : The Playwright's Relationship with a Director/Dramaturg.
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/xksgtyfiog
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/xksgtyfiog
June 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📝 Bookings for our next Masterclass at @livetheatre.bsky.social are now LIVE! Join Box of Tricks' AD Adam Quayle for a practical session exploring Path Finding : The Playwright's Relationship with a Director/Dramaturg.
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/xksgtyfiog
🎟️ Book Now (PWYD) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/xksgtyfiog
🏳️🌈 So our Blood Beats' First Press Zine Launch posters are out in the wild! Can you spot these locations across Manchester?
📆 Join us on Thurs 3 July at The Yard Mcr for the First Press Zine Launch & Creative Jam!
🎟️ Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/vfmgvqsmre
📆 Join us on Thurs 3 July at The Yard Mcr for the First Press Zine Launch & Creative Jam!
🎟️ Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/vfmgvqsmre
June 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🏳️🌈 So our Blood Beats' First Press Zine Launch posters are out in the wild! Can you spot these locations across Manchester?
📆 Join us on Thurs 3 July at The Yard Mcr for the First Press Zine Launch & Creative Jam!
🎟️ Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/vfmgvqsmre
📆 Join us on Thurs 3 July at The Yard Mcr for the First Press Zine Launch & Creative Jam!
🎟️ Book Now (PWYC) >>> https://f.mtr.cool/vfmgvqsmre
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Thank you @dermotdaly.bsky.social and @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social for an inspiring session this evening on writing plays for two people. Duologue and Dialogue... discuss.
Always come away from sessions like this buzzin' I tell you, buzzin' with ideas 🎭 ✍🏼
Always come away from sessions like this buzzin' I tell you, buzzin' with ideas 🎭 ✍🏼
June 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thank you @dermotdaly.bsky.social and @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social for an inspiring session this evening on writing plays for two people. Duologue and Dialogue... discuss.
Always come away from sessions like this buzzin' I tell you, buzzin' with ideas 🎭 ✍🏼
Always come away from sessions like this buzzin' I tell you, buzzin' with ideas 🎭 ✍🏼
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Lots of talented folks worked really hard on this, including our lead writer @conwaaaaaaay.bsky.social, if you’re near #Manchester you should definitely check this out! #lgbtq #writing #queerart #zine
🏳️🌈 📔 Join us for the Launch of Blood Beats: First Press - a brand new LGBTQ+ Zine. Celebrate with extracts of their work and join our Creative Jam!
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Lots of talented folks worked really hard on this, including our lead writer @conwaaaaaaay.bsky.social, if you’re near #Manchester you should definitely check this out! #lgbtq #writing #queerart #zine
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I contributed to this zine! If you'd like to read about curses and transgender magic definitely get involved. There's a bunch of other great stuff like comics and photographs included so any creatives in Manchester (UK) get yourself a place ASAP
#LGBT #Writing #Magic #Manchester #Zines
#LGBT #Writing #Magic #Manchester #Zines
🏳️🌈 📔 Join us for the Launch of Blood Beats: First Press - a brand new LGBTQ+ Zine. Celebrate with extracts of their work and join our Creative Jam!
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
June 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I contributed to this zine! If you'd like to read about curses and transgender magic definitely get involved. There's a bunch of other great stuff like comics and photographs included so any creatives in Manchester (UK) get yourself a place ASAP
#LGBT #Writing #Magic #Manchester #Zines
#LGBT #Writing #Magic #Manchester #Zines
🏳️🌈 📔 Join us for the Launch of Blood Beats: First Press - a brand new LGBTQ+ Zine. Celebrate with extracts of their work and join our Creative Jam!
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
June 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🏳️🌈 📔 Join us for the Launch of Blood Beats: First Press - a brand new LGBTQ+ Zine. Celebrate with extracts of their work and join our Creative Jam!
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
📆 Thurs 3 July @ The Yard Mcr
🎟️ Book PWYC Tickets >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/blood-beats/
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Very excited about this - the aim is to have the stub of a new piece of work by the end of the session… let’s get it - together.
📣 PlayMakers! Our next Masterclass is Two's company: Writing for two characters with theatrical polymath @dermotdaly.bsky.social.
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
May 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Very excited about this - the aim is to have the stub of a new piece of work by the end of the session… let’s get it - together.
📣 PlayMakers! Our next Masterclass is Two's company: Writing for two characters with theatrical polymath @dermotdaly.bsky.social.
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
May 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣 PlayMakers! Our next Masterclass is Two's company: Writing for two characters with theatrical polymath @dermotdaly.bsky.social.
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
📆 Tues 17 June 6PM at Leeds Playhouse
📲 PWYD (from £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-twos-company-with-dermot-daly-registration-1364311435229
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come hang out and think about how plays can be small but also big!
📝 PlayMakers! Next up in Masterclasses, dramaturg Tommo Fowler from @liveveryplay.bsky.social explores Small/Scale: Ambitious writing for small casts on Fri 13 June.
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
May 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
come hang out and think about how plays can be small but also big!
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We had a fantastic time last night at our latest 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. Two wonderful guest speakers in @equityuk.bsky.social's Paul W Fleming and @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder PLUS some good reports from members and staff PLUS some drinks PLUS a lovely doggy called Stan!
May 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We had a fantastic time last night at our latest 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. Two wonderful guest speakers in @equityuk.bsky.social's Paul W Fleming and @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder PLUS some good reports from members and staff PLUS some drinks PLUS a lovely doggy called Stan!
📝 PlayMakers! Next up in Masterclasses, dramaturg Tommo Fowler from @liveveryplay.bsky.social explores Small/Scale: Ambitious writing for small casts on Fri 13 June.
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
May 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
📝 PlayMakers! Next up in Masterclasses, dramaturg Tommo Fowler from @liveveryplay.bsky.social explores Small/Scale: Ambitious writing for small casts on Fri 13 June.
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
📲 PWYD Tickets (from just £1) >>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-smallscale-with-tommo-fowler-registration-1364298747279
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Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder is joining us & we’re VERY excited!
Based in Manc (where she is also Founder & Co-Artistic Director of @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social), she's an award-winning director, dramaturg & producer. She has been supporting budding & existing @equityuk.bsky.social members for years.
Based in Manc (where she is also Founder & Co-Artistic Director of @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social), she's an award-winning director, dramaturg & producer. She has been supporting budding & existing @equityuk.bsky.social members for years.
May 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder is joining us & we’re VERY excited!
Based in Manc (where she is also Founder & Co-Artistic Director of @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social), she's an award-winning director, dramaturg & producer. She has been supporting budding & existing @equityuk.bsky.social members for years.
Based in Manc (where she is also Founder & Co-Artistic Director of @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social), she's an award-winning director, dramaturg & producer. She has been supporting budding & existing @equityuk.bsky.social members for years.
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💥 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 💥
📅 Thursday 22nd May
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder
🗣️ @equityuk.bsky.social's Gen Secretary, Paul W Fleming
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can). 💜
📅 Thursday 22nd May
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder
🗣️ @equityuk.bsky.social's Gen Secretary, Paul W Fleming
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can). 💜
May 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
💥 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 💥
📅 Thursday 22nd May
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder
🗣️ @equityuk.bsky.social's Gen Secretary, Paul W Fleming
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can). 💜
📅 Thursday 22nd May
👥 Bar open from 6:30
▶️ Meeting from 7
📍 HOME, M15 4FN
💻 or via Zoom
🗣️ @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social's Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder
🗣️ @equityuk.bsky.social's Gen Secretary, Paul W Fleming
As ever, non-members are welcome (but let us know first, if you can). 💜
🎧 Podcast drop! Associate Sound Designer @affenaudio.bsky.social talks to host Karla Marie Sweet in the final episode of Season 2 of our PlayMakers Podcast. Hear all about his experiences writing music and designing soundscapes.
📲 Listen Now >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/podcast/
📲 Listen Now >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/podcast/
May 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎧 Podcast drop! Associate Sound Designer @affenaudio.bsky.social talks to host Karla Marie Sweet in the final episode of Season 2 of our PlayMakers Podcast. Hear all about his experiences writing music and designing soundscapes.
📲 Listen Now >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/podcast/
📲 Listen Now >>> https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/podcast/
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Massively honoured to be amongst this esteemed company offering a workshop… get involved!
📣 PlayMakers! Masterclasses are back! And this time, they will be in-person in venues right across the North. PWYD booking opens soon. Watch this space! Check out our upcoming Masterclasses...
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/
April 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Massively honoured to be amongst this esteemed company offering a workshop… get involved!
📝 PlayMakers! Join our Masterclass with writer/actor Lauren-Nicole Mayes at @rxtheatre.bsky.social. An exciting journey to uncover bold, unique settings where stories come alive.
📱 PWYD>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-building-worlds-with-lauren-nicole-mayes-registration-1335331655929
📱 PWYD>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-building-worlds-with-lauren-nicole-mayes-registration-1335331655929
April 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📝 PlayMakers! Join our Masterclass with writer/actor Lauren-Nicole Mayes at @rxtheatre.bsky.social. An exciting journey to uncover bold, unique settings where stories come alive.
📱 PWYD>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-building-worlds-with-lauren-nicole-mayes-registration-1335331655929
📱 PWYD>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-building-worlds-with-lauren-nicole-mayes-registration-1335331655929
📣 PlayMakers! Masterclasses are back! And this time, they will be in-person in venues right across the North. PWYD booking opens soon. Watch this space! Check out our upcoming Masterclasses...
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/
April 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
📣 PlayMakers! Masterclasses are back! And this time, they will be in-person in venues right across the North. PWYD booking opens soon. Watch this space! Check out our upcoming Masterclasses...
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/
🔗 https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/playmakers/masterclass/