Cardboard Citizens
@cardboardcitz.bsky.social
Life-changing performing arts for people with and without experience of homelessness since 1991.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
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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
We’re looking for Trustees who share our belief in the power of theatre to create change and who can help shape the next chapter of our journey, as we grow our public profile and deepen the impact of the stories we tell.
Apply by 26th September.
Find out more: bit.ly/3UBSwFk
Apply by 26th September.
Find out more: bit.ly/3UBSwFk
August 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We’re looking for Trustees who share our belief in the power of theatre to create change and who can help shape the next chapter of our journey, as we grow our public profile and deepen the impact of the stories we tell.
Apply by 26th September.
Find out more: bit.ly/3UBSwFk
Apply by 26th September.
Find out more: bit.ly/3UBSwFk
This week, our Members stepped into the world of Shakespeare in a special one-off workshop led by Sean Holmes, Associate Artistic Director of The Globe.
It was a joyful, energising session. Huge thanks to Sean for making the workshop such a vibrant, creative space.
It was a joyful, energising session. Huge thanks to Sean for making the workshop such a vibrant, creative space.
August 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This week, our Members stepped into the world of Shakespeare in a special one-off workshop led by Sean Holmes, Associate Artistic Director of The Globe.
It was a joyful, energising session. Huge thanks to Sean for making the workshop such a vibrant, creative space.
It was a joyful, energising session. Huge thanks to Sean for making the workshop such a vibrant, creative space.
Just one week to go until The Cardboard Collective Experience!
Join us next Wednesday for an unmissable night, where beats, lyrics and bold stories are told – all crafted by the next wave of talent!
🕛 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hoxton Hall
Tickets selling fast!
bit.ly/3SIxROY
Join us next Wednesday for an unmissable night, where beats, lyrics and bold stories are told – all crafted by the next wave of talent!
🕛 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hoxton Hall
Tickets selling fast!
bit.ly/3SIxROY
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Just one week to go until The Cardboard Collective Experience!
Join us next Wednesday for an unmissable night, where beats, lyrics and bold stories are told – all crafted by the next wave of talent!
🕛 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hoxton Hall
Tickets selling fast!
bit.ly/3SIxROY
Join us next Wednesday for an unmissable night, where beats, lyrics and bold stories are told – all crafted by the next wave of talent!
🕛 7pm - 9pm
📍 Hoxton Hall
Tickets selling fast!
bit.ly/3SIxROY
This Sunday! Grace Church Hackney are hosting a fundraising Clothes Swap & Cake Bake in support of Cardboard Citizens 💜
📍 St Anne’s Church Hall, N1 5LF
🕡 6.30pm, 6 July
A huge thank you to Jen and the youth team at Grace Church Hackney for organising this!
📍 St Anne’s Church Hall, N1 5LF
🕡 6.30pm, 6 July
A huge thank you to Jen and the youth team at Grace Church Hackney for organising this!
July 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This Sunday! Grace Church Hackney are hosting a fundraising Clothes Swap & Cake Bake in support of Cardboard Citizens 💜
📍 St Anne’s Church Hall, N1 5LF
🕡 6.30pm, 6 July
A huge thank you to Jen and the youth team at Grace Church Hackney for organising this!
📍 St Anne’s Church Hall, N1 5LF
🕡 6.30pm, 6 July
A huge thank you to Jen and the youth team at Grace Church Hackney for organising this!
You have until midnight to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience and highlight the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Submit now: bit.ly/3GVLirS
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience and highlight the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Submit now: bit.ly/3GVLirS
June 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
You have until midnight to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience and highlight the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Submit now: bit.ly/3GVLirS
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience and highlight the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Submit now: bit.ly/3GVLirS
One week alert!
Submissions close for More Than One Story: The Anthology at midnight on 30 June.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience, whilst highlighting the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
Submissions close for More Than One Story: The Anthology at midnight on 30 June.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience, whilst highlighting the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
June 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
One week alert!
Submissions close for More Than One Story: The Anthology at midnight on 30 June.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience, whilst highlighting the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
Submissions close for More Than One Story: The Anthology at midnight on 30 June.
This new collection of writing will amplify the voices of those with lived experience, whilst highlighting the complexities of homelessness and poverty.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
Just under two weeks to submit a monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
June 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just under two weeks to submit a monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GVLirS
There’s two weeks left to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Submit by 30th June: bit.ly/4jRzJ2Q
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Submit by 30th June: bit.ly/4jRzJ2Q
anthology - More Than One Story
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June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There’s two weeks left to submit your monologue for More Than One Story: The Anthology.
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Submit by 30th June: bit.ly/4jRzJ2Q
We're calling on writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to share bold, authentic stories that capture the complexity of those realities.
Submit by 30th June: bit.ly/4jRzJ2Q