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After an extraordinary time making/ touring #Otherhoodplay, #FaintingGoatFilms have done us proud with a fab trailer, so we thought we would share* it with you and take this opportunity to shout out huge thanks to all who sailed with us on this amazing journey 1/4 www.instagram.com/reel/DQbjico...

A link www.instagram.com/reel/DP3Qxl7... to a reel on Insta about our @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social #otherhoodplay that toured #bradfordcityofculture. We had amazing feedback. Sorry it's on Insta. If you don't go there, I'm planning on writing something about the experience of making this show soon.

Audience reaction to Otherhood has been incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to let us know what you thought of the play - here are a few reactions & beautiful production photos taken by the amazing Louise Rayner 🔥 @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

As we get ready for our last performance this week at Bradford Arts Centre, here's a speedy peek at the whole show in action Otherhood is SOLD OUT but you can find out more, inc. access info here: bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh... @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

#OtherhoodPlay has SOLD OUT 🎉 We had a brilliant audience on opening night at The Beacon in Lister Park & incredible feedback. Looking forward to the rest of the tour. Thanks to everyone for the support! @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture INFO bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

…Nearly gone! 3 tickets left for Otherhood ahead of our opening night tonight 🎉 After releasing more tickets at Thornton Community Centre & The Beacon, those flew out the door too. Last chance: 🎫 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh... @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

📣 Tickets are flying out the door for Otherhood! If you’re planning on coming, best book quick. Three shows have sold out and there are just a few left for the rest... 🔗 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh... @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

In #otherhoodplay news we are in Tec Tec, baby. Which gives me plenty of time to sketch our brilliant @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social team. Onwards

News from yesterday: For folks interested in sketches - here's one I did during our @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social #otherhoodplay rehearsal yesterday. For folks interested in threads/final draft conversation - the news is that there have already been 2 more minor tweaks. And so it ever was. Good day x

Otherhood has been created with accessibility at its heart: 🎧 Audio description is woven into the story 👐 BSL interpreted performance on 23/9 at The Beacon in Lister Park 🖐 Touch Tour available on 4/10 at Mind the Gap 6pm before the show: Email [email protected] to book #OtherhoodPlay

Behind the scenes peek 👀 LOVE these #OtherhoodPlay rehearsal photos taken by the excellent Louise Rayner w performers Lisa Howard & Beth Organ, director Deborah Pakkar-Hull, sound lead Marf, sound designer & composer Jack Sibley Thanks Louise 💖 @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

Don’t forget, this Saturday we’re at #StoryhouseChildless to give insight into the development process of Otherhood using real life testimony from those who are childless/free & share a snippet of the play from the rehearsal room 📅 13/9 5pm 📍 Storyhouse, Chester 🎫 www.storyhouse.com/seasons/stor...

Sketches of #OtherhoodPlay in rehearsals by the play's writer Emma ✨

Thank you @commonmugwort.bsky.social for your repost. That's much appreciated 😊

Hi, A longside the tour of Otherhood we are also running writing for wellbeing workshops though September and October 25. For further info check the thread below🧵

Don't forget to join us for our FREE Writing for Wellbeing Workshops with Helen Foster Discover creativity & self-expression through playful & reflective writing activities inspired by & exploring themes from our new play Otherhood 🔗 otherhoodarts.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/u... @bradford2025.co.uk

✨ Behind the scenes of Otherhood ✨ Rehearsals are in full swing as we bring to life our story of radical love & found family 📸 A peek into the rehearsal room with Lisa Howard, Beth Organ & Marf shaping something truly special @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

The final date of the Otherhood tour is now on sale as part of Bradford Arts Centre's opening season! 🎫 Book now for 16/10: bdartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/eve... That’s the full tour complete, which nicely coincides with rehearsals starting today 🎉 @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

We’re sharing a snippet of Otherhood at Storyhouse Childless: a weekend of events exploring living without children, & giving insight into the development process of the play using real life testimony from those who are childfree 📅 13/9 5pm 📍 Storyhouse Chester 🎫 www.storyhouse.com/seasons/stor...

Cast complete! The wonderful Flo Wilson joins Beth Organ & Lisa Howard to complete the cast for Otherhood 🔥 Flo can currently be seen as series regular Claudette in Emmerdale on ITV We can't wait to get started in rehearsals NEXT WEEK @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

Take time for yourself & reconnect through words in relaxed FREE Writing for Wellbeing workshops this Sept & Oct inspired by & exploring themes from our new play, Otherhood Bring curiosity & a pen, no experience needed 🌟 Interested? Email: [email protected] Supported by @bradford2025.co.uk

Save the date! Following the website & programme launch for the new Bradford Arts Centre earlier this month, we’re thrilled our new play Otherhood is one of the highlights 🎉 Check back on 1/9 when Otherhood’s performance @bdartscentre.bsky.social on 16/10 is on sale #Bradford @bradford2025.co.uk

Also, in today's deluxe info update (also known as delayed news throw down) the FLYERS have arrived. And we are ridiculously excited about this. Because it IS exciting (we are not 2cool4skool here at Old Bird. But you knew this already, right?). Get your tix 👇🏻 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

We've been quiet. We've not gone away, we just been doing LOADS - writing, casting, planning rehearsal etc. But it's time to let you know that TICKETS are on sale for #Otherhoodplay We are touring late sept/early Oct as Part of Bradford City of Culture: bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh... COME ON!

Otherhood now on sale! Touring as part of @bradford2025.co.uk we can’t wait to bring our story of radical love & found family to you: 🎭 The Beacon @ Lister Park 🎭 Kala Sangam 🎭 Thornton Community Centre 🎭 Caroline St Social Club 🎭 Keighley Creative 🎭 Mind the Gap 🎫 bradford2025.co.uk/event/otherh...

Introducing our fabulous cast for Otherhood! 🔥 Thrilled to bits that Beth Organ & @lisagingerhoward.bsky.social are joining us on our journey through #Otherhood On sale from 26/6 Otherhood tours #Bradford this autumn as part of @bradford2025.co.uk #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #OtherhoodPlay

✨ “powerful” ✨ “playful” ✨ “emotional” ✨ “great blend” Looking back to last week’s sharing of Otherhood & the great, productive feedback we got from the fantastic, invited audience On sale 26/6 we’re touring #Bradford & as part of @bradford2025.co.uk #OtherhoodPlay #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

1st peek at the image for new show OTHERHOOD 💓 Big thanks to the brilliant Amy from Wingfinger-we LOVE it 😍 On sale next week, we’re touring #Bradford & district as part of @bradford2025.co.uk 💥 Keep eyes peeled for tour dates & tickets for this story of radical love & found family... #Otherhood

We’ve got a new logo! ✨ And here it is – a logo for our new theatre company and we love it We created #OldBirdTheatre to tell ambitious stories about #Bradford in affordable ways. We take inspiration from two birds...

Writing desk update. A leap up to mess factor 5.25. Do not be alarmed. This was to be expected. This is the week before #otherhood play deadline day. All shall be well (eventually). Phew wee. EA

Update on the #Otherhood writing desk situation. It's at mess factor 3.75. Not helped by Lara-Darling the cat, deciding to swing by to add to the mayhem. (EA)

Update: The Otherhood writing desk situation. It's at mess factor 3. As long as there is still room for a cup of tea and a keyboard, all will be well. 🙈EA x

🌟 CASTING CALL CLOSING TODAY! 2 brilliant generous, fabulous performers wanted 4 new show ‘Otherhood’ PEG Age: 55 - 70 Female-identifying performer 🔗 www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/... TEAGAN Age: late 20’s - early 30’s Female-identifying or non-binary person 🔗 www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/...

CASTING CALL for 'Otherhood' by Old Bird Theatre closing TOMORROW 29/4 Seeking older female-identifying performer for ‘Peg’: ⭐ Age: 55-70 ⭐ Multi-role ⭐ Light-touch audience interaction 🔗 www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/... Part of @bradford2025.co.uk Please share! #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

⭐ CLOSING TUESDAY 29 APRIL ⭐ Join us! We're looking for 2 fabulous performers for new show 'Otherhood': PEG Age: 55-70 Female-identifying performer 🔗 www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/... TEAGAN Age: late 20’s/early 30’s Female-identifying or non-binary person 🔗 www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/...

Join us on an adventure in 'Otherhood' Be part of @bradford2025.co.uk - we're casting 2 paid performers for a show exploring being child-free/less, grief/joy - it's also playful & a ton of fun 🔗 PEG: www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/... 🔗 TEAGAN: www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/... 🔥 Closing 29/4

✨ CASTING CALL for 'Otherhood' by Old Bird Theatre ✨ If you are, or know, an older female-identifying performer who could work with us on an exciting new show exploring stories of childlessness, then please share or get in touch: bio.site/OldBirdTheatre Part of #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

@philippaeast.bsky.social thanks for the repost 🔥😄

Northern actors! We are CASTING for Otherhood. 2 PAID roles: 1 for late 20's/early 30's female identifying or non-binary performer & 1 older (playing age between 55-70s) female identifying performer. More info 👉🏻 bio.site/OldBirdTheatre We are part of the @bradford2025.co.uk programme. Plse Repost

So we did a casting call yesterday (we are looking for 2 PAID performers for our first show - Otherhood happening in Bradford, UK this autumn) but the link is not working properly. So here's a new link to our biosite bio.site/OldBirdTheatre which has details of both parts (see links). Pls share x

Hi all #theatre, #acting arts and arts adjacent folks! We are CASTING for our OTHERHOOD show ( happening as part of @bradford2025.co.uk ) ITS PAID. Please help us get the word out. A link to the casting info is here 👇🏻 www.otherhoodarts.wordpress.com SHARE PLEASE! 🔥❤️🔥

Not a bad location to have our Friday morning meeting. #saltaire #Bradford is beautiful ❤️

The big read for the #Otherhood play continues. #WithoutChildren by #PeggyODonnellHeffington was fantastic. Much food for thought. Her final chapter brought me to the fear and then acceptance that I gotta read some ... ( Thread🧵)

Our first #Otherhood play planning meeting. Did we get the big paper out? Hell YES🔥 Thanks to the great team for fab thinking and explorations. We are go. Post from @emmabob3.bsky.social

On the reading list* for the #Otherhood play. 1/2 way through this morning. Fascinating & lots of surprises so far. *It would be fairer to describe the 'list' as 'mountain of excitements and delights'. Research is Old Bird's kind of jam. Post by EB3

THREAD TIME #Theatre Deborah Pakker-Hull & @emmabob3.bsky.social are delighted to share that we've secured funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @bradford2025.co.uk to create -Otherhood - a radically hopeful queer love story about aging without children. We'll be working with...

Holding post: Old Bird is not a bot. For real. It's a new thing coming from Emma Adams and Deborah Pakkar-Hull. More to be announced imminently. Like tomorrow. Once we have a finalised blurb. In the meantime keep your thumbs off that block or mute button. Thank you.