Cardboard Citizens
@cardboardcitz.bsky.social
Life-changing performing arts for people with and without experience of homelessness since 1991.
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If you’re 16-30, sign up for our free creative workshops - from performance and singing to writing and music. Whether you’re brand new or already creating, there’s something for you.
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
If you’re 16-30, sign up for our free creative workshops - from performance and singing to writing and music. Whether you’re brand new or already creating, there’s something for you.
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
January 26, 2026 at 1:54 PM
If you’re 16-30, sign up for our free creative workshops - from performance and singing to writing and music. Whether you’re brand new or already creating, there’s something for you.
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4qHgopq
Calling all Members!
You have until Monday 19th January to vote for your next Member Representative.
Please check the newsletter for more information on the candidates and how to cast your vote.
You have until Monday 19th January to vote for your next Member Representative.
Please check the newsletter for more information on the candidates and how to cast your vote.
January 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Calling all Members!
You have until Monday 19th January to vote for your next Member Representative.
Please check the newsletter for more information on the candidates and how to cast your vote.
You have until Monday 19th January to vote for your next Member Representative.
Please check the newsletter for more information on the candidates and how to cast your vote.
Looking forward to the @thestage.co.uk Awards tonight - we’re up for a Community Award.
Good luck to all the nominees!
Good luck to all the nominees!
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Looking forward to the @thestage.co.uk Awards tonight - we’re up for a Community Award.
Good luck to all the nominees!
Good luck to all the nominees!
Apply for the role of Member Rep - deadline tomorrow
This is YOUR chance to advocate for the voice of the Membership at Citz, ensuring that our work remains current, relevant and reflective of the needs of those experience of homelessness.
Find out more: bit.ly/4j0DgwZ
This is YOUR chance to advocate for the voice of the Membership at Citz, ensuring that our work remains current, relevant and reflective of the needs of those experience of homelessness.
Find out more: bit.ly/4j0DgwZ
December 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Apply for the role of Member Rep - deadline tomorrow
This is YOUR chance to advocate for the voice of the Membership at Citz, ensuring that our work remains current, relevant and reflective of the needs of those experience of homelessness.
Find out more: bit.ly/4j0DgwZ
This is YOUR chance to advocate for the voice of the Membership at Citz, ensuring that our work remains current, relevant and reflective of the needs of those experience of homelessness.
Find out more: bit.ly/4j0DgwZ
We’ve hit our Big Give target!
Thank you to everyone who’s donated - your generosity helps ensure every story is heard.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs until midday today.
Give in the present. Change the future.
bit.ly/43ZSr3h
Thank you to everyone who’s donated - your generosity helps ensure every story is heard.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs until midday today.
Give in the present. Change the future.
bit.ly/43ZSr3h
December 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We’ve hit our Big Give target!
Thank you to everyone who’s donated - your generosity helps ensure every story is heard.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs until midday today.
Give in the present. Change the future.
bit.ly/43ZSr3h
Thank you to everyone who’s donated - your generosity helps ensure every story is heard.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs until midday today.
Give in the present. Change the future.
bit.ly/43ZSr3h
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now open! For one week only, every donation will be matched.
This festive season, your donation helps safeguard the spaces and stages where change happens.
Give in the present. Change the future.
Donate today bit.ly/43ZSr3h
@biggive.bsky.social
This festive season, your donation helps safeguard the spaces and stages where change happens.
Give in the present. Change the future.
Donate today bit.ly/43ZSr3h
@biggive.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now open! For one week only, every donation will be matched.
This festive season, your donation helps safeguard the spaces and stages where change happens.
Give in the present. Change the future.
Donate today bit.ly/43ZSr3h
@biggive.bsky.social
This festive season, your donation helps safeguard the spaces and stages where change happens.
Give in the present. Change the future.
Donate today bit.ly/43ZSr3h
@biggive.bsky.social
Join us next Thursday as our Citz Theatre Makers present a special work-in-progress sharing of Nick Payne’s Constellations at Hoxton Hall.
Tickets are £2, or free for anyone with lived experience of homelessness or financial precarity. Book now: bit.ly/3KsQ0zB
Tickets are £2, or free for anyone with lived experience of homelessness or financial precarity. Book now: bit.ly/3KsQ0zB
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Join us next Thursday as our Citz Theatre Makers present a special work-in-progress sharing of Nick Payne’s Constellations at Hoxton Hall.
Tickets are £2, or free for anyone with lived experience of homelessness or financial precarity. Book now: bit.ly/3KsQ0zB
Tickets are £2, or free for anyone with lived experience of homelessness or financial precarity. Book now: bit.ly/3KsQ0zB
Tomorrow! Calling all current Citz Members aged 16-30.
Come and join movement director, choreographer and director Rachael Nanyonjo, as we explore storytelling through movement.
📍Citz HQ
Book now: bit.ly/4puAmCy
Come and join movement director, choreographer and director Rachael Nanyonjo, as we explore storytelling through movement.
📍Citz HQ
Book now: bit.ly/4puAmCy
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Tomorrow! Calling all current Citz Members aged 16-30.
Come and join movement director, choreographer and director Rachael Nanyonjo, as we explore storytelling through movement.
📍Citz HQ
Book now: bit.ly/4puAmCy
Come and join movement director, choreographer and director Rachael Nanyonjo, as we explore storytelling through movement.
📍Citz HQ
Book now: bit.ly/4puAmCy
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Incredible evening at the launch of @cardboardcitz.bsky.social extraordinary monologue anthology More Than One Story which I’m honoured to be part of
25% of the UK population live in poverty and THAT certainly isn’t represented on our stages and screens
25% of the UK population live in poverty and THAT certainly isn’t represented on our stages and screens
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Incredible evening at the launch of @cardboardcitz.bsky.social extraordinary monologue anthology More Than One Story which I’m honoured to be part of
25% of the UK population live in poverty and THAT certainly isn’t represented on our stages and screens
25% of the UK population live in poverty and THAT certainly isn’t represented on our stages and screens
Last month, to mark #BlackHistoryMonth, we spoke with facilitator Chantelle Dusette, who recently led a workshop with our Members titled "Reclaiming Narratives". In our latest blog, she reflects on the importance of finding power in your voice.
Read more: bit.ly/4oWjQeC
Read more: bit.ly/4oWjQeC
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Last month, to mark #BlackHistoryMonth, we spoke with facilitator Chantelle Dusette, who recently led a workshop with our Members titled "Reclaiming Narratives". In our latest blog, she reflects on the importance of finding power in your voice.
Read more: bit.ly/4oWjQeC
Read more: bit.ly/4oWjQeC
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More Than One Story is Cardboard Citzens' book of new writing by 37 UK writers with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and inequity.
The margins of society are not silent – they're full of voices bursting to be heard
www.bigissue.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
More Than One Story is Cardboard Citzens' book of new writing by 37 UK writers with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and inequity.
Just a few days to go until our launch event celebrating More Than One Story: The Anthology! Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and be among the first to experience these powerful monologues performed live.
Book now: trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
Book now: trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just a few days to go until our launch event celebrating More Than One Story: The Anthology! Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and be among the first to experience these powerful monologues performed live.
Book now: trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
Book now: trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
On November 20th, join Groundswell for exciting performances from special guests, Groundswell volunteers and staff, and a whole room of amazing people to celebrate the work they do!
Grab your tickets for this London event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-so...
Grab your tickets for this London event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-so...
October 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On November 20th, join Groundswell for exciting performances from special guests, Groundswell volunteers and staff, and a whole room of amazing people to celebrate the work they do!
Grab your tickets for this London event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-so...
Grab your tickets for this London event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-so...
Tomorrow! Join us for Reclaiming Narratives — a space to celebrate Black stories and co-create new ones. Writers will pitch their ideas, collaborate in a writers’ room, and leave with a story arc of their own.
Book now: bit.ly/4o37BNa
Book now: bit.ly/4o37BNa
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Tomorrow! Join us for Reclaiming Narratives — a space to celebrate Black stories and co-create new ones. Writers will pitch their ideas, collaborate in a writers’ room, and leave with a story arc of their own.
Book now: bit.ly/4o37BNa
Book now: bit.ly/4o37BNa
Just 48 hours left to apply!
We’re currently recruiting for the role of Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover, from January 2026).
We are looking for someone with vision, empathy, and the skills to strengthen and expand our vital work.
Find out more and apply by 22nd October: bit.ly/4nHzpWZ
We’re currently recruiting for the role of Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover, from January 2026).
We are looking for someone with vision, empathy, and the skills to strengthen and expand our vital work.
Find out more and apply by 22nd October: bit.ly/4nHzpWZ
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Just 48 hours left to apply!
We’re currently recruiting for the role of Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover, from January 2026).
We are looking for someone with vision, empathy, and the skills to strengthen and expand our vital work.
Find out more and apply by 22nd October: bit.ly/4nHzpWZ
We’re currently recruiting for the role of Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover, from January 2026).
We are looking for someone with vision, empathy, and the skills to strengthen and expand our vital work.
Find out more and apply by 22nd October: bit.ly/4nHzpWZ
Today is World Homeless Day.
Behind every statistic is a story waiting to be heard.
Next month, those stories take centre stage at More Than One Story Live.
📅 9 Nov | 📍 Trafalgar Theatre
🎟 Book now: bit.ly/42VOeNF
Behind every statistic is a story waiting to be heard.
Next month, those stories take centre stage at More Than One Story Live.
📅 9 Nov | 📍 Trafalgar Theatre
🎟 Book now: bit.ly/42VOeNF
October 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today is World Homeless Day.
Behind every statistic is a story waiting to be heard.
Next month, those stories take centre stage at More Than One Story Live.
📅 9 Nov | 📍 Trafalgar Theatre
🎟 Book now: bit.ly/42VOeNF
Behind every statistic is a story waiting to be heard.
Next month, those stories take centre stage at More Than One Story Live.
📅 9 Nov | 📍 Trafalgar Theatre
🎟 Book now: bit.ly/42VOeNF
How can digital storytelling drive social change? Our CEO Chris Sonnex shares insights from More Than One Story on the latest Digital Culture Podcast.
🎧 bit.ly/46GgSED
🎧 bit.ly/46GgSED
Digital Culture Podcast Episode #12 – Socially impactful digital storytelling with Chris Sonnex from Cardboard Citizens
Chris Sonnex of Cardboard Citizens shares how their project ‘More Than One Story’ used film and partnerships to reach an audience of 157,000.
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
How can digital storytelling drive social change? Our CEO Chris Sonnex shares insights from More Than One Story on the latest Digital Culture Podcast.
🎧 bit.ly/46GgSED
🎧 bit.ly/46GgSED
Join our team! 🙌 We’re recruiting a Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover) to shape workshops, strategy & partnerships. Starts Jan 2026.
Find out more: bit.ly/4o9ckfS
Find out more: bit.ly/4o9ckfS
October 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Join our team! 🙌 We’re recruiting a Head of Engagement (Maternity Cover) to shape workshops, strategy & partnerships. Starts Jan 2026.
Find out more: bit.ly/4o9ckfS
Find out more: bit.ly/4o9ckfS
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If you’re about and wanna see it. book here trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
If you’re about and wanna see it. book here trafalgartheatre.com/shows/more-t...
Reposted by Cardboard Citizens
I’m so proud for all the writers in this. if you don’t know, get to know them. @cardboardcitz.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I’m so proud for all the writers in this. if you don’t know, get to know them. @cardboardcitz.bsky.social
We’re excited to share the launch of More Than One Story - our first-ever published anthology, a groundbreaking collection of new writing by thirty-seven emerging and established writers from across the UK with lived experience of homelessness, poverty, and inequity.
September 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re excited to share the launch of More Than One Story - our first-ever published anthology, a groundbreaking collection of new writing by thirty-seven emerging and established writers from across the UK with lived experience of homelessness, poverty, and inequity.
Reposted by Cardboard Citizens
Review: 81 (Life), at Almeida Theatre - www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/revi...
Review: 81 (Life), at Almeida Theatre
Second part of The Islington Trilogy celebrates the power of connection, moving on, and letting go
www.islingtontribune.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Review: 81 (Life), at Almeida Theatre - www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/revi...
Are you a girl based in Hackney between the ages 13 – 18 and keen to unlock your creativity?
In collaboration with Young Hackney, we are running a free weekly theatre and performance workshop, designed to inspire, embolden and nurture your inner artist.
Apply now: bit.ly/41DEwyM
In collaboration with Young Hackney, we are running a free weekly theatre and performance workshop, designed to inspire, embolden and nurture your inner artist.
Apply now: bit.ly/41DEwyM
September 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Are you a girl based in Hackney between the ages 13 – 18 and keen to unlock your creativity?
In collaboration with Young Hackney, we are running a free weekly theatre and performance workshop, designed to inspire, embolden and nurture your inner artist.
Apply now: bit.ly/41DEwyM
In collaboration with Young Hackney, we are running a free weekly theatre and performance workshop, designed to inspire, embolden and nurture your inner artist.
Apply now: bit.ly/41DEwyM
Paid 18-month opportunities!
RTYDS is looking for 3 mid-career working class directors for their Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies at Leeds Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Bristol Old Vic.
Info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
Deadline: Thu 18 Sep, 10am
RTYDS is looking for 3 mid-career working class directors for their Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies at Leeds Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Bristol Old Vic.
Info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
Deadline: Thu 18 Sep, 10am
Associate Artistic Director Residency (artists) - Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme - RTYDS
Fair Play Associate Artistic Director 2026-2027
RTYDS is partnering with three building-based theatre companies (outside of London) to each host a mid-career director or theatre maker from a working c...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Paid 18-month opportunities!
RTYDS is looking for 3 mid-career working class directors for their Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies at Leeds Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Bristol Old Vic.
Info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
Deadline: Thu 18 Sep, 10am
RTYDS is looking for 3 mid-career working class directors for their Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies at Leeds Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Bristol Old Vic.
Info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
Deadline: Thu 18 Sep, 10am