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Eleanor Field
@eleanorfield.bsky.social
(she/her)
Theatre designer, lecturer & parent.
PhD research exploring mess and scenographic processes.
Postgraduate rep for the Theatre & Performance Research Association.
www.eleanorfielddesign.com
This is going to be such a great day for any theatre maker, researcher or postgraduate student wanting to chat about how and why we can persevere in our practice with all this (gestures at the world in general) going on.
BOOKING NOW OPEN for our 2025 PG Symposium - 20th June.
Free to attend but please book so we can organise catering.

The day will be made up of sharings, conversations and keynote sessions led by Dr Harriet Curtis and E.M.Parry.

www.eventbrite.com/e/tapra-pg-s...
TaPRA PG Symposium 2025
Performing in The Murk, Staging the ‘After’, WHAT/WHERE NEXT?
www.eventbrite.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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BOOKING NOW OPEN for our 2025 PG Symposium - 20th June.
Free to attend but please book so we can organise catering.

The day will be made up of sharings, conversations and keynote sessions led by Dr Harriet Curtis and E.M.Parry.

www.eventbrite.com/e/tapra-pg-s...
TaPRA PG Symposium 2025
Performing in The Murk, Staging the ‘After’, WHAT/WHERE NEXT?
www.eventbrite.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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super excited to announce our call for papers for this year’s TaPRA PG Symposium: “In a time marked by uncertainty, exhaustion, and rupture, how do we gather, reflect, reimagine and rebuild?” - Performing in the Murk, Staging the ‘After’, WHAT/WHERE NEXT?
CALL FOR PAPERS:

@tapra.bsky.social
TaPRA Postgraduate Symposium - 20th June 2025.

Performing in The Murk
Staging the 'After'
WHAT/WHERE NEXT?

In a time marked by uncertainty, exhaustion, and rupture, how do we gather, reflect, reimagine and rebuild?
For full CFP: tapra.org/postgraduate...
May 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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CALL FOR PAPERS:

@tapra.bsky.social
TaPRA Postgraduate Symposium - 20th June 2025.

Performing in The Murk
Staging the 'After'
WHAT/WHERE NEXT?

In a time marked by uncertainty, exhaustion, and rupture, how do we gather, reflect, reimagine and rebuild?
For full CFP: tapra.org/postgraduate...
May 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I just keep putting those winter jumpers away and then digging them back out again..
Putting them away and digging them back out again.
March 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm going spend the next 16 months writing up my PhD thesis on Mess & Scenographic Processes and I'd like to keep myself motivated and inspired by seeing as much messy theatre as possible.
Please send me your tips!
Spillages? Breakages? Loads of stuff? Trip hazards? Rubbish? Glitches? I love it all.
March 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A student did a speedy sketch of me today whilst I was teaching and I LOVE IT.
March 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thanks to Kaleidoshoots www.instagram.com/kaleidoshoot...
for my new profile picture!
Look at me looking all theatrical!
February 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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February 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Us when ACE announces a limit of 2 (?!) Project Grant Applications a year
February 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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The reports about changes to Arts Council England‘s eligibility for Project Grants is going to rock the industry.

Should be made public in the next 2 weeks but crikey, it looks bleak for artists and independent organisations not in receipt of ACE regular funding.
February 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Home with my 5yr old today, playing Lego.
Vincent told me to stop singing along to Meatloaf, so I was lip-syncing along instead.
He said "I can still hear you!"
I said "no you can't, I'm not making any noise!"
Vincent replied "I can hear you because you are singing so loud in your brain!"
February 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
In what must be a record, even for me, I am sat waiting for a train realising that I am wearing three items of corduroy clothing.
January 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Had to wake Vincent (my 5 year old) this morning to get ready for school.
He said "is it morning?" and I replied "yes".
He said "why did that happen so fast??" as he started crying.

Universal feeling.
January 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Useful weekend crammed with parenting, design meetings and giving our bookcase a makeover.
January 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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dear theatre, the mess of it
January 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Passed my second (and final) 'Annual Progression' today.

I am feeling chuffed and excited to crack on with my thesis writing.

Send messy theatre recs my way, I'd like some more case studies.
January 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Cold but insanely beautiful bike ride to school this morning.

Feeling very lucky as I settle down to some cosy work time with a hot chocolate.
January 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Both my desks are filled with model-making stuff as I prep for a white card presentation on Monday.
So, here is my current standing laptop station:
(Keeping it far away from the super glue after yesterday's spillage)
January 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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ICYMI – we’re recruiting!

Kick start 2025 with an exciting new opportunity here at Nottingham Playhouse.

Applications for the Head of Construction role close on Monday, so don’t miss out!

Apply today: bit.ly/NPJobOpp
January 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Lost loads of work time today as my little lad's school was closed due to the floods.
Have embraced the day for what it was (less productive) And sometimes a speedy sketch can solve everything.
January 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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If you’re thinking about signing up to my low cost coaching programme now’s the time. I’ll never be able to afford to run it at this price again but I wanted to start this year enabling those I care about to access support to make the work I’ve dedicated my career to. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire
INSPIRE — Lily Einhorn
www.lilyeinhorn.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm seeing loads of lists for "Must See Theatre 2025".

1. All of these lists seem to only list London theatre.
2. They all look very tidy.

Any MESSY theatre happening in 2025??
January 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Want to help keep freelancers on the agenda in 2025? Lobby your MP. It really does make a difference.

Our latest templates are available to download here alongside a link to help you find your local MP.

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#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
January 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I don't do resolutions but I do enjoy the feeling of hope that comes with the new year.
I feel an inspiration in January that almost makes up for how I miss the Christmas tree lights on the dark mornings.
Diving into projects & PhD, emailing my MP about all the crap, embracing cosy evenings & sleep.
January 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM