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Old Bird Theatre
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Old Bird is a new theatre company set up by Deborah Pakkar-Hull and @emmabob3.bsky.social
Our inaugural project will be Otherhood, story of radical love and found family
Book now: https://bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherhood/
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i actually think a better punishment than stripping someone of their titles is jail
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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After an extraordinary time making/ touring #Otherhoodplay,
#FaintingGoatFilms have done us proud with a fab trailer, so we thought we would share* it with you and take this opportunity to shout out huge thanks to all who sailed with us on this amazing journey 1/4

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October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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A link www.instagram.com/reel/DP3Qxl7... to a reel on Insta about our @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social #otherhoodplay that toured #bradfordcityofculture. We had amazing feedback. Sorry it's on Insta. If you don't go there, I'm planning on writing something about the experience of making this show soon.
A QR code that you can use, to watch a reel on Instagram about #otherhoodplay that toured Bradfrord as part of #Bradford2025CityofCulture.
October 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Audience reaction to Otherhood has been incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to let us know what you thought of the play - here are a few reactions & beautiful production photos taken by the amazing Louise Rayner 🔥

@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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As we get ready for our last performance this week at Bradford Arts Centre, here's a speedy peek at the whole show in action

Otherhood is SOLD OUT but you can find out more, inc. access info here:
bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

@bradford2025.co.uk
#Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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#OtherhoodPlay has SOLD OUT 🎉

We had a brilliant audience on opening night at The Beacon in Lister Park & incredible feedback. Looking forward to the rest of the tour. Thanks to everyone for the support!

@bradford2025.co.uk
#Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

INFO bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...
September 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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…Nearly gone! 3 tickets left for Otherhood ahead of our opening night tonight 🎉

After releasing more tickets at Thornton Community Centre & The Beacon, those flew out the door too.
Last chance: 🎫 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

@bradford2025.co.uk
#Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay
September 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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📣 Tickets are flying out the door for Otherhood!

If you’re planning on coming, best book quick. Three shows have sold out and there are just a few left for the rest...

🔗 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In #otherhoodplay news we are in Tec Tec, baby. Which gives me plenty of time to sketch our brilliant @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social team. Onwards
A black and white sketch of our lighting designer Tom Blackband sitting behind his desk and computer A black and white sketch of actor Beth Organ playing Teagan knelt by a suitcase. In the background is a stand with a lights and a stand with a speaker and Tom doing lighting behind his desk A black ref and white men ntage sketch of director Deborah Pakkar-Hull, Lisa Howard playing Peg and Beth Organ playing Teagan, during Tec work on scene 10
September 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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News from yesterday: For folks interested in sketches - here's one I did during our @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social #otherhoodplay rehearsal yesterday. For folks interested in threads/final draft conversation - the news is that there have already been 2 more minor tweaks. And so it ever was. Good day x
A half finished, black and white sketch of @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social director Deborah Pakkar-Hull being interviewed by Irene Kaali yesterday. To the left is a tripod with a phone on it. To the right is Deborah with back to us and Irene partly in view stands behind to her side.
September 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Otherhood has been created with accessibility at its heart:

🎧 Audio description is woven into the story

👐 BSL interpreted performance on 23/9 at The Beacon in Lister Park

🖐 Touch Tour available on 4/10 at Mind the Gap 6pm before the show:
Email oldbirdtheatre@gmail.com to book

#OtherhoodPlay
September 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Behind the scenes peek 👀

LOVE these #OtherhoodPlay rehearsal photos taken by the excellent Louise Rayner w performers Lisa Howard & Beth Organ, director Deborah Pakkar-Hull, sound lead Marf, sound designer & composer Jack Sibley

Thanks Louise 💖

@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture
September 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Don’t forget, this Saturday we’re at #StoryhouseChildless to give insight into the development process of Otherhood using real life testimony from those who are childless/free & share a snippet of the play from the rehearsal room
📅 13/9 5pm
📍 Storyhouse, Chester
🎫 www.storyhouse.com/seasons/stor...
September 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Sketches of #OtherhoodPlay in rehearsals by the play's writer Emma ✨
emmabob3.bsky.social Emma Adams @emmabob3.bsky.social · Sep 5
I've also been continuing my sketch a day challenge. I just haven't always remembered to say I have (wood falling in the forest, noone there etc etc). Here's a blog post with some sketches of cast & director of the #otherhoodplay @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social www.emmaadamswriter.co.uk/new-blog/202...
Otherhood Day 2 of Rehearsal — Emma Adams: Writer
Sketch a Day - Day 243/365
www.emmaadamswriter.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Thank you @commonmugwort.bsky.social for your repost. That's much appreciated 😊
September 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Hi,

A longside the tour of Otherhood we are also running writing for wellbeing workshops though September and October 25. For further info check the thread below🧵
A photo of a blue suitcase with paper cut out figures holding hands standing on the edge. The title reads 'Otherhood' and then unwritten in black. Words under that read: inspired by & exploring themes from old bird theatre's new play, Otherhood workshops are online and in person September - October 2025. All welcome and no experience needed. For more information email oldbirdtheatre@gmail.com there is a QR code in the corner for further info too.
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Don't forget to join us for our FREE Writing for Wellbeing Workshops with Helen Foster

Discover creativity & self-expression through playful & reflective writing activities inspired by & exploring themes from our new play Otherhood
🔗 otherhoodarts.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/u...

@bradford2025.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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✨ Behind the scenes of Otherhood ✨

Rehearsals are in full swing as we bring to life our story of radical love & found family

📸 A peek into the rehearsal room with Lisa Howard, Beth Organ & Marf shaping something truly special

@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture
September 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The final date of the Otherhood tour is now on sale as part of Bradford Arts Centre's opening season!

🎫 Book now for 16/10:
bdartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

That’s the full tour complete, which nicely coincides with rehearsals starting today 🎉

@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture
September 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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We’re sharing a snippet of Otherhood at Storyhouse Childless: a weekend of events exploring living without children, & giving insight into the development process of the play using real life testimony from those who are childfree
📅 13/9 5pm
📍 Storyhouse Chester
🎫 www.storyhouse.com/seasons/stor...
August 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Cast complete! The wonderful Flo Wilson joins Beth Organ & Lisa Howard to complete the cast for Otherhood 🔥
Flo can currently be seen as series regular Claudette in Emmerdale on ITV
We can't wait to get started in rehearsals NEXT WEEK
@bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay
August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social
Take time for yourself & reconnect through words in relaxed FREE Writing for Wellbeing workshops this Sept & Oct inspired by & exploring themes from our new play, Otherhood

Bring curiosity & a pen, no experience needed

🌟 Interested? Email: oldbirdtheatre@gmail.com

Supported by @bradford2025.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Save the date! Following the website & programme launch for the new Bradford Arts Centre earlier this month, we’re thrilled our new play Otherhood is one of the highlights 🎉

Check back on 1/9 when Otherhood’s performance @bdartscentre.bsky.social on 16/10 is on sale

#Bradford @bradford2025.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Also, in today's deluxe info update (also known as delayed news throw down) the FLYERS have arrived. And we are ridiculously excited about this. Because it IS exciting (we are not 2cool4skool here at Old Bird. But you knew this already, right?). Get your tix 👇🏻
bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...
An Otherhood poster and flyers sit on an orange herringbone blanket. The image is of an open blue suitcase with a paper cut out chain of diverse types of human holding hands standing on the edge (and tour dates underneath).
July 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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We've been quiet. We've not gone away, we just been doing LOADS - writing, casting, planning rehearsal etc. But it's time to let you know that TICKETS are on sale for #Otherhoodplay We are touring late sept/early Oct as Part of Bradford City of Culture: bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh... COME ON!
Otherhood | Bradford 2025
A story of radical love and found family.
bradford2025.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM