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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · 2d

This is a good article: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea... - we will start offering varying payment terms proactively too. It's an easy fix! (Unlike our benefits system.)

Caitriona Shoobridge on theatre's payment of freelancers receiving benefits

The uneven nature of freelancers' income conflicts with Universal Credit. Catriona Shoobridge argues for a smarter way to pay creatives who receive benefits

www.thestage.co.uk

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · 17d

We have some news: after 26 successful years with the company she co-founded, Mimbre is proud to celebrate the incredible journey and contributions of Lina Johansson, as she prepares to take a step back as Joint Artistic Director, to focus on other ventures.
More info: mimbre.co.uk/lina-johanss...

A white woman with hair dyed light blue smiles, looking slightly to the right. She is wearing a black hoodie and is against a dark background.

A photograph of a woman standing in front of a huge human pyramid arch. The woman has her back to us, is wearing dark clothing and has blond hair cut short. The human pyramid is made up of three layers of women, all wearing black and white with the top two acrobats leaning forwards to touch their hands to make the arch. They are in a stylised pink and white circus tent with strings of lights.

Lina Johansson in the production Sprung. She is leaning forwards with one leg in attitude behind her and resting on a wall of black elastic which she is also holding on to. She is a white woman with very closely cropped blonde hair wearing a grey top and wide white trousers.

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20 Stories High @20storieshigh.bsky.social · Sep 22

20 Stories High are looking for new
Artistic Leadership!

They'll work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive
Director & drive the company forward with
ambitious, excellent & equitable theatre & art for
culturally diverse, working-class young people &
communities.

www.20storieshigh.org.uk/artistic-lea...

We are recruiting!
20 Stories High are looking for new Artistic Leadership

After 20 years of hard work and success, co-founder Keith Saha will be stepping down in 2026 to pursue making new kinds of theatre with and for adult audiences.

20 Stories High is now entering a new era and inviting fresh artistic leadership to help shape our next chapter. We are looking for artistic leadership to work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive Director that can drive the company forward with ambitious, excellent and equitable theatre and art for culturally diverse and working-class young people and young adults.

We’re not prescribing a job title or specific structure for the role. Instead, we are sharing the personal and professional key essentials for the job, and inviting you to bring your own vision of artistic leadership to the table.

What matters most is that you are aligned with our values, committed to co-creation with young people and communities, and ready to lead with creativity, integrity, and care. Our current programme takes us into 2026, and beyond that we have so many discoveries to make.

To apply, please head to our website: 20storieshigh.org.uk

Application Deadline: Monday 3rd November, 9am

Accessibility
We are committed to making this recruitment process as accessible as possible. All the recruitment documents are available in a variety of formats, however, if you require the information in a different format to what is available, please get in touch with:

recruitment@20storieshigh.org.uk
0151 708 9728

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome to Carys Williams as our new Youth Programme Manager!

“I'm really excited to be joining Mimbre! The energy, talent, and creativity the young people bring is amazing, and I can’t wait to build on this and see what exciting things we can create together in the future of the programme.”

A young white woman wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans and trainers is walking through a hall. Her arms are outstretched from the elbows with her fingers wide as if she is explaining something.

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · 29d

Still lots to think about with this situation....

Exeunt Magazine @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Chris Goode's voice dominated the theatre blogging culture of the 2010s. @alicesaville.bsky.social reflects on how the abusive theatremaker used his writings to hide in plain sight

Alice points to the need for greater transparency in the theatre industry. In that spirit, this post is free to read

Chris Goode told the truth about who he was. How did we fail to see it?

Goode's voice dominated the theatre blogging culture of the 2010s. Alice Saville reflects on how the abusive theatremaker used his writings to hide in plain sight

exeuntmagazine.substack.com

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 26

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Sep 25

Really important article from @thestage.co.uk about dance and access: www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...

Disabled dance sector: Access barriers threaten innovation

The disabled dance sector is thriving in many ways but is also under threat from under-the-radar cuts to Access to Work grants. Kate Wyver investigates

www.thestage.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Sep 15

Feels like a good time to reshare this:
mimbre.co.uk/open-letter-...

Open letter in support of immigration to UK Visas and Immigration and the UK government | Mimbre

We are a performance company as well as a registered charity, so in general we try not to comment on politics. However in recent weeks we have seen potential

mimbre.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Sep 1

Love this piece from @thestage.co.uk by Lyn Gardner on the brilliance of Outdoor Arts generally and @gdif.bsky.social specifically - www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/taki...

Lyn Gardner on the impact of taking theatre outside

When art erupts on the streets and you start dismantling some of the barriers to entry, others fall away too, says Lyn Gardner

www.thestage.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Aug 8

Photos by Eric Richmond, Lina Johansson, Scott Marshall, and lost in the mists of time.... Check out our other platforms for more photos!

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Aug 8

Today Mimbre's Joint Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli turns 50, almost exactly at the same time as her 30 years in circus anniversary! We thought it apt to celebrate her with a tiny retrospective of all the Mimbre projects she has been throwing herself into, both literally and figuratively!

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our friends at Fevered Sleep are #hiring a parttime General Manager: www.feveredsleep.co.uk/work-with-us

Work With Us — Fevered Sleep

www.feveredsleep.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Aug 1

Don't forget: we're looking for a part-time Youth Programme Manager. Deadline 26 August. More info here: mimbre.co.uk/mimbre-are-s...
#recruitment #artsjobs

Mimbre are seeking a Youth Programme Manager | Mimbre

Listen to Silvia introduce the role: https://youtube.com/shorts/g9vTnEdNwyA Mimbre Youth Programme is rooted in the communities of our local borough of Hackney.

mimbre.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 30

Great article here from Gurvinder Sandher in @artsprofessional.co.uk about the power of Outdoor Arts:

www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

(And what we need to make that work best)

www.artsprofessional.co.uk

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 29

And thanks so much to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for their support of our Youth Programme - we really couldn't do it without them!

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 28

Did you see Weight(less) in Bradford this weekend?
We'd love to know what you thought!
Fill in our survey here: uk.culturecounts.cc/s/4UepBD/spl...

Culture Counts Survey

A platform for cultural measurement. Tell a better story about your impact and value.

uk.culturecounts.cc

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 25

Pictures by @heardinlondon.bsky.social !

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 25

And that’s a wrap for the summer term. Our classes start again in September in Hackney, with classes for 6 up to 15-year-olds! If you are a young person interested in joining, or know anyone who is, check the full information on our website: mimbre.co.uk/learning/.

A group of people doing double dutch skipping - two grown ups are spinning two ropes while a girl jumps in the middle between them smiling. Some other young people watch from the side. They are in a sunny hall with the shapes of the windows clearly outlined on the floor by the sun that’s streaming through.

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 24

We're in #Bradford Friday 25th July and Saturday 26th July!
Come see us:

Friday - Darley Street Market at 16:00
Saturday - St George's Hall at 14:30 and 17:30

www.visitbradford.com/whats-on/mim...

Mimbre – Weightless - Family Event in Bradford, Bradford - Bradford

A blend of acrobatics, movement and humour performed at Darley Street Market and St George's Hall

www.visitbradford.com

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 24

Start them early!! Connecting with fellow circus company Upswing, some of the Showdown cast came in to teach the last summer class for Mimbre Youth. The kids were super impressed and inspired with the acrobats; got to try banquine and some lifts; and had a great, fun end-of-term class!

A close up of two young people making the circus ‘mimbre’ shape with their arms interlocked.

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 24

Some lovely feedback and pictures from this term of Mimbre Youth, by @heardinlondon.bsky.social. One of our aims is to teach fun skills so the participants enjoy moving. It’s lovely to see when that works and the difference it can make to the young people we work with!

A form with positive feedback from a parent about Mimbre Youth including the comment “My child feels very confident trying difficult things as Mimbre has taught that practice makes perfect. The ONLY affordable and genuinely beneficial class, almost impossible to find anything as inclusive and affordable.”

A young boy wearing shorts and a green top dances with a look of concentration on his face. Behind him are two other young people also dancing.

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The Circus House @thecircushouse.bsky.social · Jul 14

Lovely sunny weekend for us teaching circus skills all across Levenshulme!

#thecircushouse #circus #manchester #levenshulme

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 11

Next stop: Mouth of the Tyne Festival - we'll be at the Street Theatre Arena at 1:35 and 4:05pm tomorrow, Saturday and 1:20 and 4:05pm on Sunday. See you there!

mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 11

More details about each festival with links to times and locations here: mimbre.co.uk/portfolio_pa...

Mimbre | Tour 2025

mimbre.co.uk

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mimbre.bsky.social @mimbre.bsky.social · Jul 11

After a great international start to the Weight(less) tour for the first part of the summer, we now have some UK dates coming up in July and August. Do come and catch us in Tynemouth, Bradford or Greenwich if near!

A graphic showing a picture from the show Weightless - a woman carrying two other women and a big orange bag down an alley - and the text 'Weight(less)' and 'more dates'

A graphic showing some upcoming dates for the show Weight(less) in July and August 2025.

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