Karen Goddard
@karengoddard.bsky.social
Freelance Fundraiser & Theatre Producer
Focus on East Anglia
Recent projects with @HighTideTheatre.bsky.social
& Eastern Angles
Www.karengoddard.net
Focus on East Anglia
Recent projects with @HighTideTheatre.bsky.social
& Eastern Angles
Www.karengoddard.net
I’m researching the story of Felixstowe Docks by talking to people who worked there… supported by Suffolk County Council @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and Eastern Angles 💛
March 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m researching the story of Felixstowe Docks by talking to people who worked there… supported by Suffolk County Council @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and Eastern Angles 💛
Loved this. I used to live in Brandeston…so it was great to see this fresh, nuanced production including the fate of Rev John Lowes. Fantastic all-female cast, beautiful harmonies, catch it while you can. Congratulations Theatre Royal BSE!
4 ⭐️ review from @theguardian.com! www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/m...
A Tryal of Witches review – an enthralling memorial to Suffolk’s persecuted women
An all-female cast deliver Tallulah Brown’s play about 17th-century East Anglians under threat of the self-styled Witchfinder General
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Loved this. I used to live in Brandeston…so it was great to see this fresh, nuanced production including the fate of Rev John Lowes. Fantastic all-female cast, beautiful harmonies, catch it while you can. Congratulations Theatre Royal BSE!
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It’s Village Halls Week 2025 and NRTF is shining a light on rural venues and the people at their heart.
We paid a visit to Arnside to meet Debbie Laving and the team who bring cultural experiences to Arnside residents 😊
You can read the interview here: www.ruraltouring.org/news/village...
We paid a visit to Arnside to meet Debbie Laving and the team who bring cultural experiences to Arnside residents 😊
You can read the interview here: www.ruraltouring.org/news/village...
March 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It’s Village Halls Week 2025 and NRTF is shining a light on rural venues and the people at their heart.
We paid a visit to Arnside to meet Debbie Laving and the team who bring cultural experiences to Arnside residents 😊
You can read the interview here: www.ruraltouring.org/news/village...
We paid a visit to Arnside to meet Debbie Laving and the team who bring cultural experiences to Arnside residents 😊
You can read the interview here: www.ruraltouring.org/news/village...
Congratulations Gurjot! Looks fantastic. 🩷
🎉 ANNOUNCING 🎉
a practical guide on how to save the world when no one f***ing else is | 15 – 19 April 2025
Presented by Tara Theatre Young Company
A ragtag climate action group meet in a crumbling community hall. But when their leader vanishes, tensions rise...
🎟️ taratheatre.com/whats-on/a-p...
a practical guide on how to save the world when no one f***ing else is | 15 – 19 April 2025
Presented by Tara Theatre Young Company
A ragtag climate action group meet in a crumbling community hall. But when their leader vanishes, tensions rise...
🎟️ taratheatre.com/whats-on/a-p...
March 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Congratulations Gurjot! Looks fantastic. 🩷
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Could you be our new Artistic Director/CEO?
Following the news that Clare Slater will step down this summer, we're pleased to announce that recruitment is now live.
Applications close Friday 11 April.
Full details: hightide.org.uk/about-high-t...
Following the news that Clare Slater will step down this summer, we're pleased to announce that recruitment is now live.
Applications close Friday 11 April.
Full details: hightide.org.uk/about-high-t...
March 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Could you be our new Artistic Director/CEO?
Following the news that Clare Slater will step down this summer, we're pleased to announce that recruitment is now live.
Applications close Friday 11 April.
Full details: hightide.org.uk/about-high-t...
Following the news that Clare Slater will step down this summer, we're pleased to announce that recruitment is now live.
Applications close Friday 11 April.
Full details: hightide.org.uk/about-high-t...
Delighted to be granted @artscouncilengland.bsky.social support for the R&D of a new play focusing on the lives of Felixstowe dockers during the 1980s #documentarytheatre #verbatim #NewWriting
March 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Delighted to be granted @artscouncilengland.bsky.social support for the R&D of a new play focusing on the lives of Felixstowe dockers during the 1980s #documentarytheatre #verbatim #NewWriting
I’m researching a new play based on the experiences of Felixstowe dock workers. The project is supported by @suffolkcc & @easternangles. If you or someone you know would like to share a story, please do get in touch via my website karengoddard.net 👍
February 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I’m researching a new play based on the experiences of Felixstowe dock workers. The project is supported by @suffolkcc & @easternangles. If you or someone you know would like to share a story, please do get in touch via my website karengoddard.net 👍
Very true. “It is still very rare to have contemporary regional working-class voices on big main stages, unless it’s nostalgic. People need to see something of themselves to think there is a possibility that they can also do that.” Beth Steel.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance in UK today, leading artists warn
Exclusive: Analysis by the Guardian shows a third of major arts leaders were educated privately
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Very true. “It is still very rare to have contemporary regional working-class voices on big main stages, unless it’s nostalgic. People need to see something of themselves to think there is a possibility that they can also do that.” Beth Steel.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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We are looking for two new board members to join our team. Could this be you? theatreroyal.org/jobs/board-m...
Board Members | Theatre Royal
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is seeking two new non-executives to provide practical assistance and support to the executive team as part of the Board.
theatreroyal.org
February 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
We are looking for two new board members to join our team. Could this be you? theatreroyal.org/jobs/board-m...
Excellent afternoon at @nationaltheatre.org.uk watching Ballet Shoes 🩰 Special mention for Sam Wyer’s costumes and Frankie Bradshaw’s set. Absolutely stunning ✨
February 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Excellent afternoon at @nationaltheatre.org.uk watching Ballet Shoes 🩰 Special mention for Sam Wyer’s costumes and Frankie Bradshaw’s set. Absolutely stunning ✨
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If only there was a page dedicated to telling British South Asian Stories...Oh, wait. There is. It's us.😉
Rifco Theatre has been amplifying the voice of our community since 2000, and now stands among the UK’s most prestigious touring theatre companies!🌎🎭
Follow us to stay in the loop🙌
Rifco Theatre has been amplifying the voice of our community since 2000, and now stands among the UK’s most prestigious touring theatre companies!🌎🎭
Follow us to stay in the loop🙌
December 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
If only there was a page dedicated to telling British South Asian Stories...Oh, wait. There is. It's us.😉
Rifco Theatre has been amplifying the voice of our community since 2000, and now stands among the UK’s most prestigious touring theatre companies!🌎🎭
Follow us to stay in the loop🙌
Rifco Theatre has been amplifying the voice of our community since 2000, and now stands among the UK’s most prestigious touring theatre companies!🌎🎭
Follow us to stay in the loop🙌
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Some things from 2024... A wonderful R&D working on my @artscouncilengland.bsky.social- funded adaptation of LP Hartley's exquisite THE GO-BETWEEN with Eastern Angles, Norwich Theatre Royal, St George's Great Yarmouth and @karengoddard.bsky.social norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/wor...
Work-in-Progress: The Go Between | Norwich Theatre
Join us in Stage Two as we support the development of new work by local artists, and help shape the theatre of tomorrow.
norwichtheatre.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Some things from 2024... A wonderful R&D working on my @artscouncilengland.bsky.social- funded adaptation of LP Hartley's exquisite THE GO-BETWEEN with Eastern Angles, Norwich Theatre Royal, St George's Great Yarmouth and @karengoddard.bsky.social norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/wor...
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Looking for a new challenge for the new year?
Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at
@levelcentre.bsky.social
@openclasp.bsky.social
@extantltd.bsky.social
@20storieshigh.bsky.social
and more
www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...
Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at
@levelcentre.bsky.social
@openclasp.bsky.social
@extantltd.bsky.social
@20storieshigh.bsky.social
and more
www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...
January 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Looking for a new challenge for the new year?
Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at
@levelcentre.bsky.social
@openclasp.bsky.social
@extantltd.bsky.social
@20storieshigh.bsky.social
and more
www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...
Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at
@levelcentre.bsky.social
@openclasp.bsky.social
@extantltd.bsky.social
@20storieshigh.bsky.social
and more
www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...
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The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
January 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
Really enjoyed producing the 2024 Sophia R&D project…now can’t wait to see the full production. Touring East Anglia very soon!
easternangles.co.uk/event/sophia...
easternangles.co.uk/event/sophia...
Sophia | Eastern Angles
Princess, Suffragette, Sister
easternangles.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Really enjoyed producing the 2024 Sophia R&D project…now can’t wait to see the full production. Touring East Anglia very soon!
easternangles.co.uk/event/sophia...
easternangles.co.uk/event/sophia...
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There's still time to nominate NIE UK in the #MovementForGood draw to win £1000!
It takes less than a minute & would help us ensure more children across the UK have access creative opportunities. ✨🎻🪗🎟
Thank you! 🫶
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
It takes less than a minute & would help us ensure more children across the UK have access creative opportunities. ✨🎻🪗🎟
Thank you! 🫶
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive £1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.
movementforgood.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
There's still time to nominate NIE UK in the #MovementForGood draw to win £1000!
It takes less than a minute & would help us ensure more children across the UK have access creative opportunities. ✨🎻🪗🎟
Thank you! 🫶
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
It takes less than a minute & would help us ensure more children across the UK have access creative opportunities. ✨🎻🪗🎟
Thank you! 🫶
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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Arts Marketing Association is offering ITC members extra discounts on their
Essentials of Marketing programme
Find out more: www.itc-arts.org/events/event...
Essentials of Marketing programme
Find out more: www.itc-arts.org/events/event...
Arts Marketing Association: Essentials of Marketing | ITC Independent Theatre Council
Arts Marketing Association are offering ITC members 20% off their non-member rate for their Essentials of Marketing online course. The course is made up of live sessions, on-demand videos, resources a...
www.itc-arts.org
January 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Arts Marketing Association is offering ITC members extra discounts on their
Essentials of Marketing programme
Find out more: www.itc-arts.org/events/event...
Essentials of Marketing programme
Find out more: www.itc-arts.org/events/event...
Inspirational action from Michael Sheen 👍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales
The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Inspirational action from Michael Sheen 👍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bravo @hightidetheatre.bsky.social ! The Writers Group is back. Check out this brilliant opportunity 🔽
www.thestage.co.uk/news/hightid...
www.thestage.co.uk/news/hightid...
HighTide Writers Group to return in 2025
HighTide Writers Group is to return in 2025 with My Mother's Funeral: The Show playwright Kelly Jones at the helm
www.thestage.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Bravo @hightidetheatre.bsky.social ! The Writers Group is back. Check out this brilliant opportunity 🔽
www.thestage.co.uk/news/hightid...
www.thestage.co.uk/news/hightid...
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📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This role is suited to a dynamic leader with a passion for the arts who can provide strategic oversight and expert advice
Deadline: 3rd Feb 2025
MORE INFO
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/directo...
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This role is suited to a dynamic leader with a passion for the arts who can provide strategic oversight and expert advice
Deadline: 3rd Feb 2025
MORE INFO
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/directo...
January 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This role is suited to a dynamic leader with a passion for the arts who can provide strategic oversight and expert advice
Deadline: 3rd Feb 2025
MORE INFO
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/directo...
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This role is suited to a dynamic leader with a passion for the arts who can provide strategic oversight and expert advice
Deadline: 3rd Feb 2025
MORE INFO
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/directo...
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New Year, new projects to fund? Join us tomorrow night for a free online workshop with Karen Goddard to learn how to write successful ACE bids
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
January 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New Year, new projects to fund? Join us tomorrow night for a free online workshop with Karen Goddard to learn how to write successful ACE bids
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...
hightide.org.uk/event/writin...