Nassy Konan
@nassykonan.bsky.social
All views are my own / Creative Producer 🎭 | interdisciplinary arts | work w/ artists, festivals and orgs | Traveller 🌏 | Foodie | Independently producing for Marlborough Productions and China Plate Theatre
https://producergathering.com
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Nassy Konan
@nassykonan.bsky.social
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I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
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🎉 It’s here: Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.
✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.
✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
September 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🎉 It’s here: Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.
✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.
✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
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Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
✨ Case Study 2: How theatre producers can make a space transformative & accessible to everyone - Adrian Gardner and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner
Please share your thoughts on our website in our comment section!
Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
✨ Case Study 2: How theatre producers can make a space transformative & accessible to everyone - Adrian Gardner and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner
Please share your thoughts on our website in our comment section!
Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
✨ Case Study 2: How theatre producers can make a space transformative & accessible to everyone - Adrian Gardner and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner
Please share your thoughts on our website in our comment section!
Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
✨ Case Study 2: How theatre producers can make a space transformative & accessible to everyone - Adrian Gardner and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner
Please share your thoughts on our website in our comment section!
Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...
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Contributions from Emma Wee, Evie Muir, Kim Simpson, Lou Platt, Nick Murray, Seyi Osi, The Black Wellbeing Collective and Toni-Dee Paul.
Supported by Artsadmin & @marlboroughprods.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
🔗 The Stage Article shorturl.at/Xq2ql
#PauseGuide #ProducersCare
Supported by Artsadmin & @marlboroughprods.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
🔗 The Stage Article shorturl.at/Xq2ql
#PauseGuide #ProducersCare
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Contributions from Emma Wee, Evie Muir, Kim Simpson, Lou Platt, Nick Murray, Seyi Osi, The Black Wellbeing Collective and Toni-Dee Paul.
Supported by Artsadmin & @marlboroughprods.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
🔗 The Stage Article shorturl.at/Xq2ql
#PauseGuide #ProducersCare
Supported by Artsadmin & @marlboroughprods.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
🔗 The Stage Article shorturl.at/Xq2ql
#PauseGuide #ProducersCare
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Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
In this episode, Ellie Harris and Alison Holder talk about producing touring and outdoor arts, centring anti-racist practice, embedding access from the start, and grappling with sustainability challenges.
🔗 Listen here: shorturl.at/7iGl2
In this episode, Ellie Harris and Alison Holder talk about producing touring and outdoor arts, centring anti-racist practice, embedding access from the start, and grappling with sustainability challenges.
🔗 Listen here: shorturl.at/7iGl2
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
In this episode, Ellie Harris and Alison Holder talk about producing touring and outdoor arts, centring anti-racist practice, embedding access from the start, and grappling with sustainability challenges.
🔗 Listen here: shorturl.at/7iGl2
In this episode, Ellie Harris and Alison Holder talk about producing touring and outdoor arts, centring anti-racist practice, embedding access from the start, and grappling with sustainability challenges.
🔗 Listen here: shorturl.at/7iGl2
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In this episode, Emilie Labourey and Adèle Reeves de Melo reflect on the importance of mentorship, peer support, & genuine connection in producing. They share how networks built on trust and reciprocity can shape sustainable careers.
🔗 Listen more: shorturl.at/TwpqQ
🔗 Listen more: shorturl.at/TwpqQ
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
In this episode, Emilie Labourey and Adèle Reeves de Melo reflect on the importance of mentorship, peer support, & genuine connection in producing. They share how networks built on trust and reciprocity can shape sustainable careers.
🔗 Listen more: shorturl.at/TwpqQ
🔗 Listen more: shorturl.at/TwpqQ
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In this episode, Ellie Liddell-Crewe and F. Zeeshan Choudhury explore access from a global perspective. They emphasise decentralising Western viewpoints, embracing cultural responsiveness, and encouraging ongoing dialogue around accessibility.
Listen here: shorturl.at/eb27e
#CaseStudies2025
Listen here: shorturl.at/eb27e
#CaseStudies2025
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In this episode, Ellie Liddell-Crewe and F. Zeeshan Choudhury explore access from a global perspective. They emphasise decentralising Western viewpoints, embracing cultural responsiveness, and encouraging ongoing dialogue around accessibility.
Listen here: shorturl.at/eb27e
#CaseStudies2025
Listen here: shorturl.at/eb27e
#CaseStudies2025
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Pause: A Self-Care Support for Producers is a resource for producers navigating burnout. Incl. 8 commissioned writings with personal insights from producers, practical reflections + useful signposting.
producergathering.com/resource/pause-for-producers/
@the-uncultured @producergathering
producergathering.com/resource/pause-for-producers/
@the-uncultured @producergathering
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Pause: A Self-Care Support for Producers is a resource for producers navigating burnout. Incl. 8 commissioned writings with personal insights from producers, practical reflections + useful signposting.
producergathering.com/resource/pause-for-producers/
@the-uncultured @producergathering
producergathering.com/resource/pause-for-producers/
@the-uncultured @producergathering
I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
April 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
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“Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, & particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression & in pain & improved quality of life.” -Matthew Bell, Frontier Economics.
https://buff.ly/3ZDS8Ik
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
https://buff.ly/3ZDS8Ik
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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’
buff.ly
January 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, & particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression & in pain & improved quality of life.” -Matthew Bell, Frontier Economics.
https://buff.ly/3ZDS8Ik
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
https://buff.ly/3ZDS8Ik
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Yay! Glad it's Anthony 👏🏾 Great appointment! The right person for the job @theatre503.bsky.social
It brings us great joy to share the news that acclaimed director, dramaturg and writer, Anthony Simpson-Pike, will be joining @Theatre503 as our new Artistic Director and Joint CEO. 🎉🥳
@anthonysimpsonpike.bsky.social
Photographer credit: Adïam Yemane
@anthonysimpsonpike.bsky.social
Photographer credit: Adïam Yemane
January 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Yay! Glad it's Anthony 👏🏾 Great appointment! The right person for the job @theatre503.bsky.social
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✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨
Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!
For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England
Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM
📣Please share and repost!
Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!
For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England
Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM
📣Please share and repost!
December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM
✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨
Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!
For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England
Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM
📣Please share and repost!
Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!
For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England
Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM
📣Please share and repost!
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I’m excited by my coaching programme next year. It’s low cost, it’s needed, it’s tested. But how do I get the word out? What newsletters and mailing lists do you read? Help a woman out. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire
INSPIRE — Lily Einhorn
www.lilyeinhorn.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:24 PM
I’m excited by my coaching programme next year. It’s low cost, it’s needed, it’s tested. But how do I get the word out? What newsletters and mailing lists do you read? Help a woman out. www.lilyeinhorn.com/re-inspire
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Could the rise of Bluesky kick-start a revival for online theatre debate?, asks @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...
Lyn Gardner: Could a new online community kick-start a revival for theatre debate?
This week Lyn Gardner discusses new social media Bluesky and if it could be a place to ignite the conversation around theatre once again
www.thestage.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Could the rise of Bluesky kick-start a revival for online theatre debate?, asks @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...
Love them as duo. A true representation 🖤
“I didn’t know what any part of it meant."
"Am I also in queer media?"
Finally, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hold space for their experience of the "holding space" interview. The video you didn't know you needed, and you definitely deserve.
"Am I also in queer media?"
Finally, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hold space for their experience of the "holding space" interview. The video you didn't know you needed, and you definitely deserve.
'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview
YouTube video by Variety
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Love them as duo. A true representation 🖤
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We are pleased to announce we have received a £92,079 Arts Council England grant to tour Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, in 2025: bit.ly/4glrJFT
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 AM
We are pleased to announce we have received a £92,079 Arts Council England grant to tour Biting Point, a new play by Sid Sagar, in 2025: bit.ly/4glrJFT
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Here is a list of UK based or connected (as far as I know) theatre people.
Movers, makers, agitators, shakers.
If you would like to be on it comment below and I'll add you.
I'm putting a bit of work into making it, because bye bye ex-birdy.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Movers, makers, agitators, shakers.
If you would like to be on it comment below and I'll add you.
I'm putting a bit of work into making it, because bye bye ex-birdy.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Here is a list of UK based or connected (as far as I know) theatre people.
Movers, makers, agitators, shakers.
If you would like to be on it comment below and I'll add you.
I'm putting a bit of work into making it, because bye bye ex-birdy.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Movers, makers, agitators, shakers.
If you would like to be on it comment below and I'll add you.
I'm putting a bit of work into making it, because bye bye ex-birdy.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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NEW: The Scottish Government has significantly increased its investment in culture, improving prospects for artists and organisations at a critical moment. 🏴🎉
It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.
🧵
It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.
🧵
December 4, 2024 at 7:40 PM
NEW: The Scottish Government has significantly increased its investment in culture, improving prospects for artists and organisations at a critical moment. 🏴🎉
It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.
🧵
It follows months of campaigning and a petition backed by 18,000 Campaign for the Arts supporters.
🧵
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Why is theatre waiting for UK law to change before taking action on non-disclosure agreement abuses?, asks Amanda Parker 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opin...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opin...
Amanda Parker: NDAs are overused. What can theatre do about it?
There are steps theatre can take to reduce the use of non-disclosure agreements, not least saving this big legislative step for when it is really needed, says Amanda Parker
www.thestage.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Why is theatre waiting for UK law to change before taking action on non-disclosure agreement abuses?, asks Amanda Parker 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opin...
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/opin...
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📣 Calling all cross-artform producers!
We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉
We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.
📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024
For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...
We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉
We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.
📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024
For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...
December 3, 2024 at 3:19 PM
📣 Calling all cross-artform producers!
We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉
We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.
📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024
For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...
We are pleased to announce our Migration Stories: Art as Activism Bursary🎉
We’re offering £1,000 grants to three producers using art to explore migration & inspire change.
📅 Deadline: 6 Jan 2024
For guidance & to apply producergathering.com/upcoming-bur...
Brilliant! This is coming at a perfect time for self reflection on the past year. @lfcrossley.bsky.social
Do you work in the cultural sector & have something to say about burnout?
I’m researching burnout & what can be done to prevent it under the supervision of @benwalmsley.bsky.social
Please complete this anonymous survey if you’d like to share your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/culturalse...
I’m researching burnout & what can be done to prevent it under the supervision of @benwalmsley.bsky.social
Please complete this anonymous survey if you’d like to share your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/culturalse...
Burnout in the cultural sector
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Brilliant! This is coming at a perfect time for self reflection on the past year. @lfcrossley.bsky.social
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📣 If you haven’t already checked out The Producer Directory 💫
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉
This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)
Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉
This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)
Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 10:11 AM
📣 If you haven’t already checked out The Producer Directory 💫
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉
This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)
Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
Go check it out on the Producer Gathering website! 🎉
This new platform is a hub for cross-artform producers, artists, venues, & organisations across the UK & beyond. 🌍 (1/4)
Supported and collaborated with @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
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🎥✨ Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2024 ✨🎥
The wait is over! It’s happening today at Mini Cini Manchester, starting from 2 PM, for an unforgettable celebration and awards ceremony celebrating film and activism.
#AWBFF2024 #FilmForChange #activismthroughart #filmfestival
The wait is over! It’s happening today at Mini Cini Manchester, starting from 2 PM, for an unforgettable celebration and awards ceremony celebrating film and activism.
#AWBFF2024 #FilmForChange #activismthroughart #filmfestival
November 30, 2024 at 7:36 AM
🎥✨ Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2024 ✨🎥
The wait is over! It’s happening today at Mini Cini Manchester, starting from 2 PM, for an unforgettable celebration and awards ceremony celebrating film and activism.
#AWBFF2024 #FilmForChange #activismthroughart #filmfestival
The wait is over! It’s happening today at Mini Cini Manchester, starting from 2 PM, for an unforgettable celebration and awards ceremony celebrating film and activism.
#AWBFF2024 #FilmForChange #activismthroughart #filmfestival
✨Friday Sharing - I wrote my first article in @thestage.bsky.social talking about a much-needed resource, a Producer directory we launched recently on our website to help connect producers, artists & venues @producergathering.bsky.social A project by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 5:49 PM
✨Friday Sharing - I wrote my first article in @thestage.bsky.social talking about a much-needed resource, a Producer directory we launched recently on our website to help connect producers, artists & venues @producergathering.bsky.social A project by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social
Thanks for continuing to share this! @csonnex.bsky.social
google spreadsheet for black artists and theatre professionals to put their name to which was created on twitter when it was a nicer place.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Black artists & creatives open source list
docs.google.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Thanks for continuing to share this! @csonnex.bsky.social
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“I needed to sing. It feels odd when I am not"
As the #WickedMovie is officially released tomorrow, we look back at @matthemley.bsky.social's interview with #CynthiaErivo in The Stage.
Read it here 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/features/cyn...
As the #WickedMovie is officially released tomorrow, we look back at @matthemley.bsky.social's interview with #CynthiaErivo in The Stage.
Read it here 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/features/cyn...
Cynthia Erivo: 'You have to drag me off the stage'
Theatre features and interviews including interviews, in-depth reports on the theatre industry and obituaries for influential actors, creatives and theatremakers
www.thestage.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 12:34 PM
“I needed to sing. It feels odd when I am not"
As the #WickedMovie is officially released tomorrow, we look back at @matthemley.bsky.social's interview with #CynthiaErivo in The Stage.
Read it here 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/features/cyn...
As the #WickedMovie is officially released tomorrow, we look back at @matthemley.bsky.social's interview with #CynthiaErivo in The Stage.
Read it here 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/features/cyn...