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Rachael Halliwell
@rachaelhalliwell.bsky.social
Dramatist✨Theatremaker✨
Co-Creative Director All Points North ✨
Screen Yorkshire MSDP Cohort ✍🏻🎞️
Supported Artist - Sheffield Theatres
Associate Artist - Elysium Theatre, Harrogate Theatre
Mentor✨Vintage lass
www.rachaelhalliwell.com
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Coming this Spring... WRITING FOR THE HELL OF IT. A brand new course with all-new exercises. No deadlines, no expectations, no pressure. A time and space to focus on the act of writing itself. Stay tuned...
March 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Proper Chuffed 🤩
🎉 Announcing the 2025 Mayor’s Script Diversity Programme Cohort! 🎬 We’re pleased to introduce the talents joining this year’s programme, representing a range of fresh voices and stories from across Yorkshire: Read more about the course and writers here: https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/news/mayors/
January 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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I’ve made my living from working in theatre for 37 years and I’ve never featured in any media lists of best of anything. Take heart the unlisted - the glory is thine !!
January 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Delighted to share that I have been selected for @screenyorkshire.bsky.social
Mayor's Script Diversity Programme 2025
This program will support 10 writers to explore the new world of screenwriting. Bring. It. On 🔥✨
So chuffed - what a way to end the year
December 20, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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Christmas display in Halle Square, The Arndale Centre, Manchester, December 1987. (Mirrorpix/@manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
December 18, 2024 at 9:40 AM
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NEW: English councils have cut culture spending by more than 50% since 2009-10, further jeopardising local access to the arts.

The Campaign for the Arts has launched an open call for information from the public, as councils consider next year's budgets.
www.campaignforthearts.org/news/english...
English councils have more than halved culture spending since 2010, new CFTA analysis finds | Campaign for the Arts
The milestone is crossed as councils weigh further cuts in next year's budgets. The Campaign for the Arts has launched an open call for information from the public.
www.campaignforthearts.org
December 17, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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Blue-sky-ers!
On Mondays I host a Zoom for playwrights/screenwriters/creatives called Never Miss A Monday which is for quiet working but in lovely company!

Do join us tomorrow 7-8.30pm
bit.ly/4cXvcIG
Never Miss A Monday: Weekly Zoom Sessions for Writers and Creatives
Join "Never Miss a Monday" – a weekly Zoom writing session for focus, accountability, and progress. Let's finish the year strong together!
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November 24, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Well worth the trip to the #PlaywrightsChristmasParty
It was chocka & great to be in the company of the brilliant @bensantamaria.bsky.social & bumping into pals
November 26, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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Paid assistant director opportunity - looking for directors with strong links to / experiences of the east midlands for this one.

To assist Adam Penford on Punch at the Young Vic.

£3600 fee plus some expenses.

Deadline for apps 3rd December.

creatorsprogram.youngvic.org/opportunitie...
Jerwood Assistant Director opportunity: Punch
The Young
creatorsprogram.youngvic.org
November 20, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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hello theatre and arts bluesky!

got some time over december and january 💛

any E&I work, accessibility practise, disability training, document reviews, workshop leading, Access To Work application support, access rider bespoke service, organisation development, anti ableism etc i’m available!
November 19, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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Unable to come to the #PlaywrightsChristmasParty on 26/11 7pm at Royal Court? You can join us online for a Free Festive Creative Check-in led by @naomiwesterman.bsky.social at the same time. 60 min to chat, vent, give/get support. #SupportPlaywrights PlsShare

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-festi...
Free Festive Creative Check-In: Writers - With Naomi Westerman
Festive Check-In for Playwrights & Screenwriters - who are unable to attend the Playwrights Christmas Party in person!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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Calling all arts & culture freelancers!
What are you proud of? What's good, what's not? What needs to change?
We want to hear from you for the VF podcast!
Drop us an email vandalfactorytheatre@gmail.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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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:...
November 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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Where are all the #Playwrights and #Screenwriters? Let's share the shit out of this.
#PlaywrightsChristmasParty 26th Nov at Royal Court Theatre Bar. ALL playwrights AND screenwriters welcome. Any level of experience. Come with pals or come alone and make pals. #SupportPlaywrights
November 13, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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❤️
November 15, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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November 15, 2024 at 12:01 PM