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Jayne Williams
@mrsjaynew.bsky.social
Bloated with Theatre. Participation Director with New Perspectives Theatre Co. Own hair, teeth and opinions.
August 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Dr Lisa McKenzie & I have written a play about 3 teenage girls growing up during the Miner's Strike based on our own experiences. Touring Notts in September
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The miners' strike seen through young women's eyes
A new play by the daughters of two miners brings a fresh perspective to the 1984 strike.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Home & away vibes, Angharad represented @NPtheatre at #SupportPlaywrights Soho Theatre Walthamstow, while @mrsjaynew.bsky.social led a powerful talk at Mansfield Town Film Festival. Don't miss the packed film lineup at Mansfield Palace Theatre this weekend! 🎬 More here 👉 heyzine.com/flip-book/b5...
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Tomorrow, Jay Taylor & I will host a talk that tackles the lack of working class voices across stage & screen as part of Mansfield Town Film Fest at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Please share your thoughts, stories, provocations & solutions here🧵 to be part of the discussion.
July 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Exciting times!!!
May 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Creative people are the best at finding solutions 💪

Loving this uplifting quote from Laura Turner at our playwright's panel 🎭 Featuring Hugh Dichmont of Script Writing East Mids, Jayne Williams of New Perspectives, Craig Gilbert of Donmar Warehouse and Mafuro Makubika.
April 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Up before the sun for a fun day of discussions and provocations in that there London. Speaking on a panel about Working Class Culture thanks to the very fabulous Lisa Mckenzie for making great things happen! @nptheatre.bsky.social #WorkingClass #Stories #Theatre
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
February 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
“Not only could further arts investment be valuable for individuals & the health service as part of a preventative health agenda, but also any cuts to arts funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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Just got my bus app ready to board a train
December 11, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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The biggest crisis in theatre is that the whole economic system survives by massively underpaying people.
November 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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A huge #Bluesky wave to all our new followers!

If you are looking for financial advice/support tailored to the arts, we've got you covered. Visit the 'Financial Support' resources on our website here: freelancersmaketheatrework.com/financialsup...

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November 25, 2024 at 7:31 AM
My favourite days are when New Associates assemble & share super powers! An immense day with our tremendously AWESOME guest, the very fabulous Rikki Beadle Blair @rikkibeadleblair.bsky.social So much honesty, generosity & shared learning. 'It's a love story'
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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My new coaching programme for socially engaged cultural workers is LIVE. Please share far and wide, in this much paired down network I need all the help I can get. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire
INSPIRE — Lily Einhorn
www.lilyeinhorn.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Folks in arts participation, youth theatre, young people’s advocacy, co-creation - who are you?

Reply to this thread with a hello - I’ll turn it into a public list and let’s try and build a little community here.
November 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM
A fab few days of intense but immensely fun work on an exciting new play by Chris Kealey for #OpenPitch with New Perspectives Theatre Company. A privilege to work with incredibly talented, generous & thoughtful actors, Esme Sears, Helen Crevel, Lee Rufford & Conor Wilkinson #NewWriting #RandD
November 17, 2024 at 11:23 AM