Iona & Prof Ian (Southampton University) attended ‘Sustainable Theatre: A Global Challenge’ hosted by The Theatre Green Book We’re passionate about sustainable slow touring, reducing our impact, reaching communities and giving young people a platform to be heard. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

So excited for this step for TGB. Very proud to be a part of their touring committee 🌱

Sustainability initiative Theatre Green Book has become an independent not-for-profit organisation as it moves into a new, "ambitious phase". Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...

What a way to kick off half term at #HarlowPlayhouse ⁣ Gorgeous venue, fantastic staff (shout out to Will!) two packed shows and lovely comments to finish.⁣ ⁣ We’re having the best time touring this show and meeting our lovely audiences. ⁣ ⁣ #harlow #familytheatre #theatre #sustainabletheatre

We’re performing at the beautiful Riverhouse Barn for just ONE show only! Make sure to catch us at 2pm for some music, some storytelling and a big adventure 🙌🏽 Book your tickets here: www.riverhousebarn.co.uk/events/12143... 🌱✨ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #touring

Surrey friends assemble 🙌🏽✨ We’re ticking this gorgeous venue off the bucket list- so excited!! Get your tickets here: farnhammaltings.com/events/stori... 🌱 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #theatregreenbook #puppetry #ecofable #NationalLottery #surrey #farnham

The tour has kicked off with a full day of classroom and bedside performances at Oxford Hospital School. Huge thanks to Tiny Ideas Oxford for having us as part of their amazing festival. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social #CreativeHealth #hospital #theatre

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝.⁣ ⁣ Will our intrepid explorers find what they're looking for? Maybe! Will tin roulette be a bad one? Possibly! Will they have fun doing it? YES! ⁣ ⁣ Ticket link in bio 🦁🛒🌱 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 🦁⁣ ⁣ We're delivering workshops in schools before all coming together to see the show. ⁣ Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for supporting the delivery of our Slow Touring model, enabling us to embed our work into communities.

Just one month until our Autumn 2025 tour kicks off!! All the venues and show dates with links to tickets are on our website (link in bio) 🌱 Now all that’s left to do is polish the trolleys, oil the wheels and head out! ✨ We cannot wait! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #touringtheatre

Thank you #SalisburyJournal for this write-up about the 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 strand of our work. ⁣ Developed thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with #starsappeal part of the @artcareuk.bsky.social programme at Salisbury District Hospital⁣. ⁣ Link to article in bio 🗞

Today we hosted an event alongside Prof Ian at the Future Towns Innovation Hub @unisouthampton.bsky.social ⁣ It explored the Arts/Humanities : Science/Engineering Nexus. It also evaluated our work that has been funded by the Sustainability & Resilience Institute and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 - 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣ ⁣ An especially adapted musical, theatrical performance designed for walkabout and bedside delivery in hospitals and care settings. ⁣ Developed thanks to public funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social

HERE WE GO!! We are super excited to announce that tickets for our Autumn tour are now on sale 🌱 All ticket links are on our website! Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @poundarts.bsky.social & MAST for your continued support! #acesupported #tour #uktouring #puppetry #familytheatre

We’ve been busy developing our #CreativeHealth offering, a core strand of our work, thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social These 📸 were taken at Salisbury Hospital during the filming of our BRAND NEW trailer which we'll share very soon!

Today we shared the story behind our collaboration with @unisouthampton.bsky.social & met wonderful people who work to ensure that stories & creativity are accessible to young people across the country. ⁣ Thank you so much @familylearning.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #letscreate

We've had 2 fantastic days delivering our hospital adaptation thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Trailer coming soon! 🎥 "That’s put a smile on his face for the first time in ages." "I wasn’t in this world then, I was far away." “Mesmerising.” #letscreate #acesupported

“We came, we danced, we spiralled!” 🌀🪩⁣ ⁣ Spiral House: a Frozen Light Theatre multi-sensory nightclub experience at The North Wall Arts Centre. ⁣ It was a total pleasure to be part of the team bringing this phenomenal event to life for audiences with PMLD. It really was one to remember ✨✨✨⁣ 🌀🌀🌀⁣

Countdown to the @familylearning.bsky.social conference begins! ⁣⁣ Join Anna and Ian as they share what happened when their arts and science worlds unexpectedly collided ⁣⁣ @unisouthampton.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social ⁣⁣ #acesupported #letscreate #StoryPowerConference #FamilyLearning

Had the most brilliant 24 hours in Edinburgh @edchildrensfest.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✴️ Completely beaming from this whirlwind trip cramming in as much as I could alongside meeting inspiring artists & catching up with familiar faces. I felt so welcomed as a freelancer in this wonderful space 🥰

Full day of Team Science 🤘🏻🧬 ⁣ Evaluating & planning the events that we have coming up in the next few months. 😁⁣ A huge thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & the Sustainability and Resilience Institute of @unisouthampton.bsky.social for supporting this work. ⁣ #letscreate #acesupported

And that’s a wrap on Spring tour 2025! 🥳🛒 We’re parking the trolleys for now but can’t wait to be back out in autumn - tour dates coming soon!! Huge (huuuge) thanks to our partners and the continued support from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #NationalLottery #ACEsupported #LetsCreate

Yesterday we performed in the spinal unit at Salisbury Hospital to patients & their families. We loved every second. Huge thanks to @artcareuk.bsky.social @nationallottery.bsky.social & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for the support of our #creativehealth work. #ACEsupported #LetsCreate

Another week sharing Stories in the Dust around the country! 🌱 Highlights include the incredible #Hirwaun Ymca and The Point #Eastleigh 🙌🏽 Lighting up these venues was so exciting!⁣ ⁣ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ruraltouring #theatregreenbook #uktour #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

1 year ago today we headed to Parliament to launch the publication of our scientific paper! We’re excited for the future of sustainable touring & the challenges and opportunities this work continues to bring through the support of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Tuesday we spent a Full day Salisbury District Hospital delivering bedside adapted performances of finishing the day in the beautiful Horatio's Garden 🌿⁣ ⁣ Looking forward to taking the full show to the spinal unit in a couple of weeks! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @artcareuk.bsky.social ⁣

Lovely end to the week with shows at Sparc Theatre @artsalive.bsky.social and Front Room #Westonsupermare followed by meet the puppets with our audiences. We’re loving every second! 1 more week to catch us on tour this spring 🌤️ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

Half term so far!! We’ve been to @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social , #WemTownHall - @artsalive.bsky.social & @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social We’ve loved meeting new audiences! ‘𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸, 𝘮𝘺 2𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 5 𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴.’ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Hitting the front covers 😍

Stories in the Dust is travelling to Hireuan YMCA in Aberdare for a 6pm show on Thursday 24th April 🛒🌱 Book your tickets via their website or through the link in our bio- there’s only one show so you don’t wanna miss it! #uktour #springtour #ACEsupported #NationalLottery #hirwaun #aberdare

Two amazing arts centres in two days!! Both wonderful converted venues- Colchester Arts Centre once a church and @dorchesterarts.bsky.social once a corn exchange 🌱 Thank you to both the brilliant teams! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported

#Weston-Super-Mare!! Our two travellers will be parking their trolley for two performances of Stories in the Dust in just over a week’s time! 🛒🌱 Get your tickets through the link in our bio 💫 We look forward to seeing you there! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #westonsupermare

We've had the loveliest time at Midlands Arts Centre today! ⁣ What an amazing venue. It was absolutely buzzing with events! ⁣ Huge thanks to the awesome team & wonderful audiences. ⁣ Feeling grateful 🥰 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #theatre #touring #Birmingham #storiesinthedust

Isle of Wight you were fantastic! ⛴️ We performed shows for 430+ children & 7 workshops delivered across 3 schools. Huge thanks to @creativeisland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social for supporting this work & to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & #NationalLottery for making it all possible 🌱

Amazing 1st day on #IsleofWight 🙌🏻 Delivering school shows & drama based climate science workshops developed alongside @unisouthampton.bsky.social Huge thanks to our partners & funders for supporting this wk! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social @creativeisland.bsky.social

Congratulations @storiesinthedust.bsky.social and we love the drawing! 👏

We’re bringing Stories in the Dust to @dorchesterarts.bsky.social on the 9th April 🛒🌱🦁 Book your tickets here: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/12/10/w... ”𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘌𝘚𝘛”- Leon aged 6 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #familytheatre #ACEsupported #dorset #dorsetwhatson #dorchester

We’ve had such a special week delivering the show in different spaces! We’ve been to a school, a village hall, a library AND an arts centre (with live captioning!) Bring on the rest of Spring tour! 🛒💫 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

We’re buzzing to bring Stories in the Dust to @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social on Saturday 12th April at 11am and 2pm 🌱💫 With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world🛒 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported

We cannot wait to perform at Colchester Arts Centre on Tuesday April 8th - we’ve got just one show so be sure not to miss it! Join us on a musical family adventure that takes you to another world 🌱🛒 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #puppetry #uktour #ACEsupported #NationalLottery #whatsoncolchester

Rare opportunity! Free local show! To book your tickets for Stories in the Dust at Fovant Village Hall through #CelebratingAgeWiltshire: Call 07955249288 or email [email protected] @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ruraltouring #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery #wiltshire

Just performed to 300+ children in #Weston-super-Mare & we’re ready to deliver our climate science workshops - developed with @unisouthampton.bsky.social This outreach is made possible thanks to generous funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery 🌱

Proudly #ACESupported 🥳

What a way to launch our spring tour with a wonderful weekend performing 4 shows The Egg Theatre, Bath! Such a stunning venue & a fantastic team, we are so grateful 💚 Two happy travellers trundling off in the van, trollies in tow ready for the next week of tour 🛒💪🏼 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

GLOUCESTERSHIRE we’re bringing Stories in the Dust to you on Sunday 30th March in #Cinderford 🙌🏽 Only one opportunity to see us here so get your tickets booked in! 🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cin... 🌱🛒🥫 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #familytheatre #gloucestershire

Can’t wait for today at #SOTSEF @unisouthampton.bsky.social

We’re super excited to announce that we have joined the Theatre Green Book touring committee! 🌱📗 We’ve attended the first meeting which was full of inspiring conversation and we cannot wait for the future of this project 💚 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatregreenbook #touring #theatre

It’s just under two weeks until we kick off our Spring tour with four shows at The Egg Theatre, Bath with Sunday’s 11:30am show being a relaxed performance 🙌🏽 We cannot wait to be back on the road 🛒💚 Ticket link here: www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/stori... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Today we attended a lecture on #AirPollution by Prof Ian Williams @unisouthampton.bsky.social We had meetings, planned our #SOTSEF workshop & discovered some cool places👩🏻‍🔬 Thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The Sustainability and Resilience Institute for supporting this collaboration!