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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · 23d

The Gift is going on an international tour and we’re excited to be bringing it to the Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre next month! 🇨🇳

#TheGift #Shanghai #Dance #DanceTheatre #contemporarydance #internationaltour

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Sep 12

📣 Barrowland Ballet is looking for an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to lead the planning, management, and delivery of all technical aspects of our performances and touring productions.

Apply here: barrowlandballet.co.uk/news/could-y...

We look forward to hearing from you! ☺️

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we say a huge thank you & goodbye to our brilliant Production Manager, Elle Taylor.

Elle has been such an integral part of our team, & while we’ll miss her greatly, we’re delighted to see her take on an exciting new role as Production Manager at Scottish Opera. Wishing you all the very best 🥳

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are excited to announce the first two artists to kick off our Early Career Artist Support Programme 2025 with The Work Room. 🥳

Find out more in our news story below 👇

#Dance #Choreography #Scotland #EarlyCareer

Early Career Artist Support Programme 2025 Launches with Two Emerging Artists — BARROWLAND BALLET

We’re excited to announce our two emerging artists as part of our Early Career Artist Support Programme 2025.

barrowlandballet.co.uk

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wolf Pack is back after our summer break. We're looking forward to welcoming new members and starting the creation of a new piece together to premiere next year. 🤩

Wolf Pack is delivered thanks to support from Tramway and Young Start.

#WolfPack #intergenerational #communitydance #dance #scotland

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festmag.bsky.social @festmag.bsky.social · Jul 31

Natasha Gilmore, Artistic Director of @barrowlandballet.bsky.social, presents two shows at the #EdFringe this year – Chunky Jewellery and Wee Man

Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Natasha Gilmore (Barrowland Ballet)

Natasha Gilmore, Artistic Director of Barrowland Ballet, presents two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year – Chunky Jewellery and Wee Man

festmag.com

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Sep 8

Natasha Gilmore with support from Dance Artist, Vince Virr led workshops at @ntsonline.bsky.social last week as part of their Drama Teacher day. 😁

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌟 Meet our incredible community cast! 🌟

We’re thrilled to have these brilliant performers joining our cast of 8 for Wee Man at this year’s Fringe.

We can’t wait for you to see them in action this summer!

#WeeMan #myassembly #edfringe #daretodiscover #theatre #dance #dancetheatre #edinburgh

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jul 13

🐯 The first wave of tigers have arrived in Korea for ‘Playful Tiger’ & ‘Tiger Tale’ for the 2025 Assitej Korea International Summer Festival 🎉

#theatreforkids #theatre #internationaltheatre #tour #dance

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jul 12

Congratulations to Davey Anderson who is Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s new 2025 Associate Playwright.

Davey is both in Wee Man as a performer and the sound designer for Chunky Jewellery, both coming to Edinburgh Fringe this Summer. 🥳

#theatre #scotland #playwright #sounddesigner #dance

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jul 11

Barrowland Ballet’s Chunky Jewellery is highlighted as a top pick for Edinburgh Fringe in The Skinny ☺️

Catch us at Assembly Rooms: Music Hall from 01-24 Aug, 13:30 🥳

🎟️ assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/900...

#ChunkyJewellery #MyAssembly #edinburgh #fringe #edinburgh #comedy #dance #theatre

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jun 30

Wee Man is featured in The Guardian's top picks for Edinburgh festival 2025 dance and circus shows. 😊

📍Assembly @ Dance Base
🗓️ 5-17 August, 19:00

#WeeMan #MyAssembly #EdFringe #Dance #DareToDiscover #DanceTheatre

Edinburgh festival 2025: kicks and tricks in this summer’s dance and circus shows

Get ready for gravity-defying acrobats, electrically stimulated dancers and a punk ballet take on Mary, Queen of Scots

www.theguardian.com

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · Jun 1

Incredible audience reception last night at @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social for Wee Man! 🥰

💥 A must see this Edinburgh Fringe.

🎟️ assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/111...

#WeeMan #theatre #dance #dancetheatre #edfringe #myassembly

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 30

Don’t miss our upcoming performances of Wee Man.

📍 @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social - tomorrow at 7pm

📍 Johnstone Town Hall, Paisley - 13th June, 7pm

📸 Andrew Perry

#WeeMan #theatre #dance #dancetheatre #masculinity #cumbernauld #scotland

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 27

🔥 Fringe poster reveal! 🔥

We’re thrilled to share the official Wee Man poster ahead of our Edinburgh Fringe run!

📍Assembly Fest at @dancebase.bsky.social
📅 5–17 August, 7PM
🎟️ assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/111...

🎨 @serdensalih.com
📸 Andrew Perry

#WeeMan #EdFringe #DanceTheatre #Edinburgh

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 22

Catch us at:

📍 Assembly Rooms: Music Hall
🗓️ 01 – 24 August, 13:30
🎟️ assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/900...

#ChunkyJewellery #EdFringe #MadeInScotland #MyAssembly #Edinburgh #Theatre

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 22

We’re thrilled that Chunky Jewellery is part of this year’s Made In Scotland ✨

Today we attended the programme launch in Edinburgh. It’s an honour to be showcased alongside such an inspiring line-up of Scottish work.

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 21

The reviews are in 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – All Edinburgh Theatre

Wee Man is currently on tour, don’t miss this candid and compelling performance exploring the shifting—and stubbornly static—rules of masculinity across generations. Suitable for all ages!

#WeeMan #DanceTheatre #Theatre #MustSee

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Fergus Morgan @fergusmorgan.bsky.social · May 20

A whole bunch of interesting shows in @dancebase.bsky.social's Fringe programme, including @barrowlandballet.bsky.social's Wee Man and Tess Letham's What ever happened to Harmony Banks?
www.dancebase.co.uk/dance-base-f...

Dance Base Festival 2025 in partnership with Assembly Festival - Dance Base

Discover the full programme of dance taking place this August at Dance Base Festival 2025 in partnership with Assembly Festival

www.dancebase.co.uk

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 20

Barrowland Ballet attended the launch of the @dancebase.bsky.social programme today 🥳 you can catch Wee Man as part of Dance Base Festival 2025 in partnership with Assembly Festival this Summer!

🎟️ assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/111...

#WeeMan #dance #theatre #edfringe

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 20

Thank you Clair, glad to hear it started some great conversations.

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Clair Gilchrist @clairg.bsky.social · May 19

Such a great show. Saw it with my teenage son & the humour & storytelling cut through & started some great conversations

Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 19

📣 Here's a first look at Wee Man (2025)

Wee Man blends raw movement, humour, & honest storytelling to unpack the "rulebook" of male behaviour—from everyday pressures to darker, inherited ideals.

🗓️ Tour dates

Cumbernauld Theatre - 31st May, 7pm
Johnstone Town Hall - 13th June, 7pm

📸 Andrew Perry

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Barrowland Ballet @barrowlandballet.bsky.social · May 19

📣 Here's a first look at Wee Man (2025)

Wee Man blends raw movement, humour, & honest storytelling to unpack the "rulebook" of male behaviour—from everyday pressures to darker, inherited ideals.

🗓️ Tour dates

Cumbernauld Theatre - 31st May, 7pm
Johnstone Town Hall - 13th June, 7pm

📸 Andrew Perry

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · May 19

A show as dynamic and flexible as its performers, ★★★★ for Wee Man by @barrowlandballet.bsky.social

Wee Man @ The Studio, Edinburgh: theatre review - The Skinny

Barrowland Ballet's Wee Man is a must-see for any man, and those who know them.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 18

REVIEW: Wee Man from @barrowlandballet.bsky.social at Studio Theatre.

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/wee-man-barr...

"★★★★☆ Powerful" says Sophie Good of an "engaging and powerful show with a lot of heart and tenderness, which makes you ache for the young men under the pressures that are depicted."

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