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A Testimony from one of our Early Career Creatives, Jimmy Macfarlane about the project.

Datganiad o un o'n "Early Career Creatives" , Jimmy Macfarlane am y prosiect.

#access #shoutaboutaccess #breakingthebox #inclusion #accessibletheatre

A blue, orange, yellow and red background with a black and white Image of Jimmy Macfarlane sat in his electric wheelchair in a rehearsal room.

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January 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT TAKING FLIGHT THEATRE. We cannot wait to see what 2026 brings for accessible Theatre in Wales and beyond!

BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA ODDI WRTH BAWB AT CWMNI THEATRE TAKING FLIGHT. Rydym yn cyffrous iawn i weld beth a ddaw yn 2026 i theatr hygyrch yng Nghymru.

A Yellow and Teale with four white, rainbow like arches travelling down from the top right hand corner. Orange and Teale fireworks explode from the number 2026 in the middle of the page. A message reads in Welsh and in English. "Happy New Year! With thanks to all our staff, friends and freelancers for all your support throughout 2025!"

December 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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Mae hi'n anrhydedd i fod yn un o nifer i gyrraedd rownd derfynol "Fantastic for Families; Best Family Arts Activity".
Darllenwch yr erthygl gyfan trwy ddefnyddio'r ddolen isod.

https://www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-shortlist-2025/2025-shortlist-taking-flight-theatre/

October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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We are honoured to be amongst this years Fantastic for Families; Best Family Arts Activity Finalists, with our production of You've got Dragons.
Read the full article about how we got there via the link below.

https://www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-shortlist-2025/2025-shortlist-taking-flight-theatre/

October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Fel rhan o'n project Torri'r Box, aeth ein Cydlynydd Mynediad Tafsila Khan gyda Alistair Sill ar ddaeth Sain Ddisgrifiad o Y Muni Pontypridd. Mae'r project yma dal i wthio'r bariau, i greu lleoliadau hygyrch i bawb.

Tafsila and Alistair stand at the entrance of the Muni. Above the doors there is a stain glass window, and there are beautiful stone pillars framing the entrance way.

A lady, with pink hair tied back in a ponytail, is pressing a button on her left to call the lift. Half of the silver lift doors appear infront of her. She is wearing blue jeans, a black coat and a pink bag.

Alistair and Tafsila, stand infront of a bar, with three stools infront of it. The bar is lit from below with a warm yellow. Alistair points out his hand as though describing something infront of him. Behind the bar there are shelves displaying teas and coffees.

October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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As a part of our wonderful Breaking the Box project, our Access Coordinator Tafsila Khan joined Alistair Sill on an Audio Described tour of Y Muni Pontypridd. This project continues to thrive in breaking down access barriers in order to create an inclusive experience for all when visitng the venue.

October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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We are celebrating World Mental Health Day, with some wonderful advice from our friend Ben, a character from our latest production of You've got Dragons!

“Give your dragon your full attention at least once a day. Dragons get worse when ignored."
#worldmentalhealthday

5 Characters, close together, creating a dragon figure with their bodies, infront of a red sunset background.

October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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We are celebrating World Mental Health Day, with some wonderful advice from our friend Ben, a character from our latest production of You've got Dragons!

“Give your dragon your full attention at least once a day. Dragons get worse when ignored."
#worldmentalhealthday

October 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM

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Rydym yn dathlu Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y byd, gyda chymorth oddi wrth ein ffrind Ben, un o gymeriadau'n cynhyrchiad diwethaf Mae gen ti Ddreigiau.
“Rho' dy sylw llawn i dy ddraig o leiaf unwaith y dydd. Mae anwybyddu nhw'n neud nhw'n waeth."
#worldmentalhealthday

October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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ESTYNIAD CAIS!
Rydym wedi gosod estyniad amser i geisio am ein swydd Marchnata a Cyfathrebu i , 5yp Dydd Llun y 13fed o Hydref. Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch i'n wefan.
https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-marketing-and-communications-officer/

October 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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APPLICATION EXTENSION
The deadline to apply to be our new Marketing and Communications officer, has been extended to 5pm on Monday the 13th of October. For more information on how to apply, see link below.
https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-marketing-and-communications-officer/

October 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM

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What a fabulous pair of trainers! Emily Rose is near to completing her training to deliver our Fantastic Deaf Awareness Training Package. Just part of our new approach to accredited courses.
For more info on our CPD courses and other opportunties visit https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk

Two white women, one with glasses and a curly fringe, the other with long curly hair, smile at the camera.

September 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM

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Am bâr o hyfforddwyr! Mae Emily Rose bron a bod wedi cyflawni ei hyfforddiant er mwyn darparu ein sesiynau Ymwybyddiaeth Fyddar, 'mond rhan o'n dull newydd i gyrsiau achrededig. Am fwy o wybodaeth ar ein cyrsiau "CPD" ewch i
https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk

September 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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Taking Flight are seeking a creative Marketing and Communications Officer to raise our profile, boost audience engagement, and share our story across multiple platforms.
For more information please go to https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-marketing-and-communications-officer/

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September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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Mae Cwmni Theatr Taking Flight yn chwilio am Swyddog Marchnata a Chyfathrebu creadigol i'n helpu i godi ein proffil, hybu ymgysylltiad gyda chynulleidfaoedd, ac i rannu ein stori ar draws nifer o lwyfannau. Ar gyfer mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i’n wefan.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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Huge congratulations to Jimmy and his first professional set of performances at St Fagan's Food Festival on the weekend. It rained, it poured, and once or twice the sun shone! A soggy welcome to the world of Outdoor theatre. Well done Jimmy- you nailed it.
#firstprofessionalactingjob
#breakingthebox

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Three people in comedic costumes perform outdoors; one is in a ghillie suit in a wheelchair, another in a scout outfit, and the third in cycling gear. An audience sits in the background, smiling and clapping, next to a small sign with Welsh and English text.

September 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM

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This morning we are rehearsing at the marvellous Talentshack on Penarth Rd. The premiere of our Twitch, Glitch and Flap is almost upon us.
Rydyn ni'n ymarfer yn Talent Shack bore 'ma, ar gyfer ein cynhyrchiad newydd "Twitch, Glitch and Flap".
http://museum.wales/whatson/food-festival

As through a telescope, a large beaked colourful birds head is peaking out

September 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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Some gorgeous pics here from last week's Talent Shack Shakespeare directed by Elise, with support from Steph. Showcasing the talents of two of our fab youth theatre members, of whom we are very proud, alongside Talent Shack young people. They all did so well & took integrated access in their stride

A collage of images from Midsummer Night's Dream, light mainly in green or peach, with the words Midsummer Nights Dream centre and the logos for Talent Shack and Taking Flight

September 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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As our own YT is taking a break this summer, we're pleased to be able to support two of our members to take part in Talent Shack's Shakespeare in a Week workshops, cast as Hermia & Puck, and very happy that Elise has been invited to direct the show!

A flyer for Talent Shacks Summer School with artwork for A Midsummer Night's Dream and the practical booking details for the project which ran 26-29th August

A young boy sits backwards on a chair, arms folded, looking resigned, whilst a young woman stands behind him, looking dramatically into the distance

August 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM

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Hope you enjoyed some wonderful weather over the Bank holiday. Don't forget that we'll be enjoying some awesome outdoor fun at Amgueddfa Cymru/ Museum Wales's St Fagan's Food Festival next month (13&14 September). Fingers crossed for similar weather.
https://museum.wales/whatson/food-festival/

A bird watcher in brown mac and trilby faces away from us, an illustrated nest and chicks on top of their hat. They are consulting a bird book, looking out at the countryside in front of them whilst a variety of birds watch the watcher from on top of their binoculars, in their wellingtons, on their lunchbox and even VR glasses! The words Twitch, Glitch & Flap are in orange at the centre of the image.

August 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Catch up with all things #BreakingTheBox over on our #LinkedIn showcase page, including all the news from our partner venues, and from our Provocateurs - Demelza, Emily Rose & Rhys.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/breaking-box-project-enters-new-phase-mission-aznne/

A colourful graphic inlaid with a b&w photo: two women and a man in their 20s pose for a photo in a theatre foyer, all three have pale skin. The two women have their hair pushed back by sunglasses on their heads, the man has a neat beard and striped tshirt

August 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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As it is #WorldPhotographyDay, please take a moment to appreciate this absolutely glorious shot by Kirsten McTernan on our most recent production #Martha. It's a showstopper. (Lighting Design Garrin Clarke, Set & Costume Design Carl Davies).

Duffy, centre dressed in a white flouncy shirt, corset and fishnet stockings, is flanked by Rhiannon and Amy in black boobed wigs, red corsets and black & white striped tights. To the side of the cabaret style stage, Eben stand at the microphone, with white painted face and rouge, wearing a cropped military tailcoat with tassles and cropped dress trousers with a green stripe, black and white brogues and chequered socks complete his costume

August 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Welcome to the Team!
Nia Rees is joining the team as part time administrative assistant this month. Nia is a Welsh-speaking creative from RCT and a proud mum of one. The eagle eyed amongst you may recognise Nia from our 2021 production of Road or as a member of 2022’s Flying Squad!