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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The chemistry was a joy to see' @getthechance.bsky.social Next stop on our Carnival tour: Britten Pears Arts/Snape Maltings on Sunday 11 May. getthechance.wales/2025/05/04/r...

We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's Cultural Impact Awards at Porters, organised by @getthechance.bsky.social , supported by Tempo Time Credits. The award was presented to us by trustee Sara Beer, who had kept it a complete secret.

Last night was very special. Huge thanks to all @getthechance.bsky.social x

We are delighted to have made the longlist for the Get the Chance Impact Awards 2025 in the categories of Disabled Creativity & Public Event, & thrilled that Steph Bailey-Scott is on the list in the facilitator of the year category. Rydym yn falch iawn heddiw! getthechance.wales/2025/03/11/t...

The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 Longlist, supported by Tempo Time Credits and Porters Cardiff will go live in 24 Hours! getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...

⚠️ The Deadline to nominate for the Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards is this coming Monday! 🚨 getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...

The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards supported by Tempo Time Credits & Porters Cardiff, launch this month! The Awards celebrate high quality, cultural activity that reaches a broad range of the public & its positive impact on their quality of life. getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...

Under Milk Wood Open Casting Call for Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors in Wales. Theatr Clwyd hosts an open call to Welsh/Wales-based Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors for a major new touring production as part of the Craidd Partnership. www.theatrclwyd.com/take-part/ar...

Are you based in East Anglia/South East or In Cornwall/Somerset/South Wales... Can you write coherently with critical thinking? If so we would love to hear from you to help build our teams in these regions. www.thereviewshub.com/join-trh/ #theatre #uktheatre

A new 'sector snapshot' report on the state of the performing arts in Wales says that one of the “most persistent sources of frustration” is “feeling unable to rigorously communicate the social value & impact”. Does 'the arts and culture' have a framing problem? www.linkedin.com/posts/anitah...

Blessings! Unearthed Festival 2025 is a family friendly gathering of tribes to celebrate the expansion and interconnection of our hearts and minds through music, arts, workshops and more, located in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Wanna know more? Head to our website :) www.unearthedfestival.co.uk

🎬 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 | 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫: THIS WEEK @ Pontardawe Arts Centre! We are travelling across Wales to bring you 9 animated short films - made in Cymru! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join us in Pontardawe! + Recorded filmmaker Q&A & the chance to contribute to an animation 🌀 📅 THU 30 JAN 🕖 7pm 📍 PAC More info ⇨ bit.ly/4fO5dVE

Feed and Read, brilliant work by Splott Community Volunteers.

The season looks so good, it’s really heartening for Scottish theatre

📣 ANNOUNCING #NTS2025 📣 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Three world premieres, a West End transfer, five in association productions, six touring productions reaching 47 venues in Scotland & London & sited community projects Ready to find out more? 👇 www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/natio... 📸 Kirsty Anderson

I imagine if you follow me on here, you care about the arts. Some of you will be based in England and some in Wales. Either way, please consider reading this short letter to Welsh government and signing if you agree… docs.google.com/forms/d/1bfc...

Are there any online cultural, community organisations discussing the impact of social media platforms being increasingly right wing and spreading disinformation and what can be done to provide alternative information?

A new Free songwriting workshop for new parents/carers. 👇🏼

Mold Carnival by Simon Kensdale "Events like Mold Carnival give young people the chance to experiment and gain experience. There is nothing quite like appearing on stage in front of a substantial live audience, especially if you are only nine years old." getthechance.wales/2025/01/21/m...

A small glimmer seeing a new Dance and Movement for Wellbeing course being launched by Derby University amidst so many dance course closures of late

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

V sad news from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School today. oldvic.ac.uk/news/an-impo...

Our Name Our name comes from a conversation between the comedian Billy Connolly and former Scottish trade union leader Jimmy Reid. At Reid’s funeral in 2010 Connolly stated;

We share many of the thoughts regarding a critical response to the arts as playwright Shelagh Delaney in this interview by ITN from 1959. youtu.be/SM22loR53TQ

Review, LSO, La rondine, Barbican, London by James Ellis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"a lovely thing to admire" getthechance.wales/2024/12/24/r...

If ever there’s a great bunch of people doing inspiring sector-leading work that it would be amazing to work with, it would be @ourmoh.bsky.social. 2025 could be your chance. Some great opportunities going with them in the next few weeks 👇❤️

A teenager from south west Wales has been ‘commended’ in the 16-18 category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with a photo of a horse

Congrats to the Welsh/Wales based team who worked on “The Invitation by Katherine Chandler, producer John Norton, BBC Audio Wales & West” for their nomination in The BBC Audio Drama Awards 2025 Best Original Single Drama.

Western Mail, National Newspaper of Wales Think the information in the article is incorrect? NTW didn’t lose money because of Welsh Government cut backs, they didn’t receive funding after going through the latest ACW Investment Review and failed to satisfy the criteria.

National Theatre Wales (NTW) will no longer exist in its current form following the loss of its core funding from Arts Council Wales (ACW) in 2023, the organisation has said.

Hi wondering if colleagues have any thoughts on this news?

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Our set and costume designer, @frazzyfrufru.bsky.social, took part in a fab panel discussion yesterday, focusing on the essential behind-the-scenes roles who make panto happens. Listen again here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (You can hear Fraser from 19 mins 53 secs in).

I have a spare, free placement place on my next Co-creation with Young People and Communities course from 8-10 January. You’ll help take notes during the course with another note-taker and take part in the rest of it with the other participants.

Hi @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social as someone involved in the early days of NTW and their critical scheme, which inspired us to exist, just wondering if you have any thoughts on this news? Thanks

BBC Wales News “Final curtain goes down on National Theatre Wales” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Review Abel Selaocoe – Christmas from Around the World with BBC Singers at the Milton Court Hall review by Tanica Psalmist " A Mind-blowing & extraordinary performance" getthechance.wales/2024/12/07/a...

Not just Wales unfortunately but museums libraries and orchestras all getting cut. Instead of sorting out fundamental problems they go for the easy targets. Small budgets that get even smaller. Statutory services need major reviews first.

40 Years of Theatre Celebrated With Pride & Humour Theatr na n'Og Neath Company Telling National Stories , Theatre of Wales www.theatre-wales.co.uk/reviews/revi...

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Review Mother Goose, Theatr Clwyd by Donna Williams ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It’s got everything, from a brilliant script, a stellar cast and the perfect balance of wit, sentiment and tradition with a sprinkling of Christmas cheer" getthechance.wales/2024/12/03/r...

Latest review for Get The Chance from Gareth Williams “while there are well-trodden tropes in this latest series, there are also moments of nail-biting tension, surprising twists, and interesting character portrayals" getthechance.wales/2024/12/01/s...

Review Mum Fighter, Tracy Harris by Holly Harris "Creates such a moving atmosphere within the theatre that leaves the audience grasping for what happened next." getthechance.wales/2024/12/03/r...

Michael Sheen joins chorus of voices calling for action to save the arts in Wales. The Observer on Sunday. @vanessathorpe

Check out our professional recommendations and Alumni, discussing our work to democratise the critical sphere. getthechance.wales/recommendati...

Review A Christmas Carol The Sherman Theatre by Kate Richards ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" It is honestly breath-taking the quality of the acting, singing and musical skills we were treated to by this accomplished cast" getthechance.wales/2024/11/29/r...

Check out our professional recommendations and Alumni, discussing our work to democratise the critical sphere. getthechance.wales/recommendati...