NEWS
What's on this week...CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE
Thurs 12th 10am - ONLINE
Free - RSVP
Come and join our CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE.
It's a monthly casual FREE check-in with writers and theatre-makers. We meet on the second Thursday of the month on zoom.
There's no set theme, the Creative Catch-up meetings aim to be a positive space to bring our community together, share ideas and think.
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SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am Sundays /Online An hour to write - cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat.
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BURSARY WINNERS AT BRIGHTON FRINGE:
Winner of the Michael Graney Bursary at Brighton Fringe 2022
Qrumpet
https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/qrumpet-161007/
You’ve heard of quantum tunnelling, right? The theory that if you continuously throw a crumpet at a wall it’ll eventually go through? We are a machine. We will stop at nothing until that one crumpet, the chosen one, the Quantum Qrumpet, makes it to the other side.
Based on quantum physics, pseudoscience and clown, 'Qrumpet' is an earnest, if misunderstood, experiment in qrumpet tunnelling. From ANTS Theatre's pursuit of pointed pointlessness comes our funny-yet-poignant piece of repetition, clown and hope.
Winner of the Ironclad Creative New Writing Bursary at Brighton Fringe 2022
My Heart is a Spark
https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/my-heart-is-a-spark-161510/
From the writer of the award-winning ‘Bug Camp’ (winner of the Best New Play Award 2017). Paul’s life was going great... then his mum died and so did his relationship. As both the world outside and inside are turned upside down, join Paul on a playful and honest journey through icky stuff (Grief! Death! Existential discombobulation!) towards finding hope and joy in how we can bounce back. A solo show about love and loss and the bit in the muddle, directed by award-winning theatre-maker Laura Mugridge.
“A remarkable off-beat play, highly recommended” (FringeReview on ‘Bug Camp’)
“Something extra special” ★★★★★ (Broadway Baby on ’Necessity’)
Thurs 12th 10am - ONLINE
Free - RSVP
Come and join our CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE.
It's a monthly casual FREE check-in with writers and theatre-makers. We meet on the second Thursday of the month on zoom.
There's no set theme, the Creative Catch-up meetings aim to be a positive space to bring our community together, share ideas and think.
----
SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am Sundays /Online An hour to write - cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat.
---
BURSARY WINNERS AT BRIGHTON FRINGE:
Winner of the Michael Graney Bursary at Brighton Fringe 2022
Qrumpet
https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/qrumpet-161007/
You’ve heard of quantum tunnelling, right? The theory that if you continuously throw a crumpet at a wall it’ll eventually go through? We are a machine. We will stop at nothing until that one crumpet, the chosen one, the Quantum Qrumpet, makes it to the other side.
Based on quantum physics, pseudoscience and clown, 'Qrumpet' is an earnest, if misunderstood, experiment in qrumpet tunnelling. From ANTS Theatre's pursuit of pointed pointlessness comes our funny-yet-poignant piece of repetition, clown and hope.
Winner of the Ironclad Creative New Writing Bursary at Brighton Fringe 2022
My Heart is a Spark
https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/my-heart-is-a-spark-161510/
From the writer of the award-winning ‘Bug Camp’ (winner of the Best New Play Award 2017). Paul’s life was going great... then his mum died and so did his relationship. As both the world outside and inside are turned upside down, join Paul on a playful and honest journey through icky stuff (Grief! Death! Existential discombobulation!) towards finding hope and joy in how we can bounce back. A solo show about love and loss and the bit in the muddle, directed by award-winning theatre-maker Laura Mugridge.
“A remarkable off-beat play, highly recommended” (FringeReview on ‘Bug Camp’)
“Something extra special” ★★★★★ (Broadway Baby on ’Necessity’)
2nd May 2022
THE WRITERS' SPACE @ Jubilee Library
Wednesday 4th May
Free - RSVPA two hour writing retreat in partnership with Brighton & Hove Libraries
Join us in Jubilee Library - in CONFERENCE ROOM 1!
The Writers' Space programme provides a quiet space to write and think alongside other writers and those who want to try their hand at it.
RSVP HERE
9am Wednesday Writing Sprint
Fortnightly (4th & 18th May) - online
We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving your cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - Book HERE
SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am Sundays /Online An hour to write - cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat.
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERECOMING UP:
CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE
Thurs 12th May @ 10am Come and join our CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE.
It's a monthly casual FREE check-in with writers and theatre-makers. We meet on the second Thursday of the month on zoom.
There's no set theme, the Creative Catch-up meetings aim to be a positive space to bring our community together, share ideas and think.
FREE - RSVP HERE
ACTING CLASS @ Brighton Unitarian Church
Sunday 29th May 7:30pm - 9:30pm£12 pre-book HERE
£15 on the door
A monthly drop-in acting class in the heart of Brighton using a variety of acting exercises, improv techniques, and sharp, focused games aimed to hone your acting skills no matter if you're experienced or just beginning.
A positive and encouraging environment where you are given the confidence to create your own work through devising and play a whole range of characters using exciting scripts.
Wednesday 4th May
Free - RSVPA two hour writing retreat in partnership with Brighton & Hove Libraries
Join us in Jubilee Library - in CONFERENCE ROOM 1!
The Writers' Space programme provides a quiet space to write and think alongside other writers and those who want to try their hand at it.
RSVP HERE
9am Wednesday Writing Sprint
Fortnightly (4th & 18th May) - online
We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving your cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - Book HERE
SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am Sundays /Online An hour to write - cameras on or not, your choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat.
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERECOMING UP:
CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE
Thurs 12th May @ 10am Come and join our CREATIVE CATCH-UP ONLINE.
It's a monthly casual FREE check-in with writers and theatre-makers. We meet on the second Thursday of the month on zoom.
There's no set theme, the Creative Catch-up meetings aim to be a positive space to bring our community together, share ideas and think.
FREE - RSVP HERE
ACTING CLASS @ Brighton Unitarian Church
Sunday 29th May 7:30pm - 9:30pm£12 pre-book HERE
£15 on the door
A monthly drop-in acting class in the heart of Brighton using a variety of acting exercises, improv techniques, and sharp, focused games aimed to hone your acting skills no matter if you're experienced or just beginning.
A positive and encouraging environment where you are given the confidence to create your own work through devising and play a whole range of characters using exciting scripts.
The Writers' Space @ Jubilee Library!
Wednesday 9th March 11am FREE - TICKETED - RSVP HEREWe're so proud to announce a new partnership with Brighton & Hove City Libraries.
Join us in Jubilee Library - in CONFERENCE ROOM 1 - for a two hour writing retreat monthly!
The Writers' Space @ programme provides a quiet space to write and think alongside other writers and those who want to try their hand at it. We run The Writers' Space @ programme at two central Brighton venues.
With writing prompts and an opportunity to share for those who need it and simply space to write for those who don't.
Expect to turn up, say hello and find a spot to write. We'll be on hand to offer tea, coffee biscuits and encouragement throughout the writing retreat.
No previous writing experience necessary - however this isn't a writing class, so most of the time will be spent just writing with a chance to share a few words or discuss your progress at the end.
This is a great space for those who are writing a project or just want a few prompts to get into the writing flow and come up with ideas.
We can't wait to see you there!
WHAT ELSE IS ON THIS WEEK! SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am (GMT) Sundays /Online We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
WRITING & SHARING SESSION
8:30pm (GMT) Mondays / OnlineIt's a place to gather on Zoom, tell each other what you're working on (or grab a writing prompt from the host) then WRITE. There's an opportunity to share your work too at the end, if you want!
£5 per session BOOK HERE
THE MARCH ACTING CLASS (ONLINE)
Tues 1st March 7pm (GMT) £10The Tuesday night Acting Class from Ironclad Creative returns as a stand-alone ONCE A MONTH CLASS! Online via Zoom, get ready to connect for an evening of acting games & lighthearted fun. Using fun exercises, this monthly acting tune-up is where you can drop in and flex your acting muscles! A great once-a-month online chance to improve & update your acting toolbox!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
Wednesday 9th March 11am FREE - TICKETED - RSVP HEREWe're so proud to announce a new partnership with Brighton & Hove City Libraries.
Join us in Jubilee Library - in CONFERENCE ROOM 1 - for a two hour writing retreat monthly!
The Writers' Space @ programme provides a quiet space to write and think alongside other writers and those who want to try their hand at it. We run The Writers' Space @ programme at two central Brighton venues.
With writing prompts and an opportunity to share for those who need it and simply space to write for those who don't.
Expect to turn up, say hello and find a spot to write. We'll be on hand to offer tea, coffee biscuits and encouragement throughout the writing retreat.
No previous writing experience necessary - however this isn't a writing class, so most of the time will be spent just writing with a chance to share a few words or discuss your progress at the end.
This is a great space for those who are writing a project or just want a few prompts to get into the writing flow and come up with ideas.
We can't wait to see you there!
WHAT ELSE IS ON THIS WEEK! SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am (GMT) Sundays /Online We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
WRITING & SHARING SESSION
8:30pm (GMT) Mondays / OnlineIt's a place to gather on Zoom, tell each other what you're working on (or grab a writing prompt from the host) then WRITE. There's an opportunity to share your work too at the end, if you want!
£5 per session BOOK HERE
THE MARCH ACTING CLASS (ONLINE)
Tues 1st March 7pm (GMT) £10The Tuesday night Acting Class from Ironclad Creative returns as a stand-alone ONCE A MONTH CLASS! Online via Zoom, get ready to connect for an evening of acting games & lighthearted fun. Using fun exercises, this monthly acting tune-up is where you can drop in and flex your acting muscles! A great once-a-month online chance to improve & update your acting toolbox!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
19th Feb 2022
IRONCLAD CREATIVE NEW WRITING BURSARY WINNER 2022
In more bursary news this week - We're so pleased to announce that the Ironclad Creative New Writing Bursary for Brighton Fringe 2022 has been awarded to Paul Macauley for his beautiful new play, My Heart is a Spark.
‘My Heart is a Spark’ is a solo show about love and loss. It's an autobiographical story which Paul also performs. He's excited to debut at Brighton Fringe!
"Everyone faces the fallout of grief and heartbreak, and I wanted to share a fun and honest look inside the head and heart of my experience to take a journey with an audience through some icky stuff (Death! Darkness! Existential discombobulation!) towards finding hope and joy in how we can bounce back."
Follow Paul:
https://www.facebook.com/paulmacauley0
https://www.instagram.com/paul_macauley/
https://twitter.com/paul_macauley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-macauley-2635519/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC929nTFtDDfxraRt5iCDmBA
In more bursary news this week - We're so pleased to announce that the Ironclad Creative New Writing Bursary for Brighton Fringe 2022 has been awarded to Paul Macauley for his beautiful new play, My Heart is a Spark.
‘My Heart is a Spark’ is a solo show about love and loss. It's an autobiographical story which Paul also performs. He's excited to debut at Brighton Fringe!
"Everyone faces the fallout of grief and heartbreak, and I wanted to share a fun and honest look inside the head and heart of my experience to take a journey with an audience through some icky stuff (Death! Darkness! Existential discombobulation!) towards finding hope and joy in how we can bounce back."
Follow Paul:
https://www.facebook.com/paulmacauley0
https://www.instagram.com/paul_macauley/
https://twitter.com/paul_macauley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-macauley-2635519/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC929nTFtDDfxraRt5iCDmBA
18th Feb 2022
MICHAEL GRANEY BURSARY WINNERS 2022
We’re delighted to announce that the Michael Graney Bursary for Brighton Fringe 2022 has been awarded to ANTS for their fabulous theatrical clowning piece, Qrumpet.
“You’ve heard of quantum tunneling, right? The theory that if you continuously throw a crumpet at a wall it’ll eventually go through? And what if it actually does? No, seriously. What if it hits the wall but instead of dropping, it actually goes through? Think about it. What if we tunnel a crumpet? What if? Based on quantum physics, pseudoscience and clown, Qrumpet is an earnest, if misunderstood, experiment in qrumpet tunneling.”
Who are ANTS?
With wholesome earnestness and fantastical thinking, ANTS bring to light important reflections from a pursuit of an unspoken utopia. ANTS formed in 2020 during their collective MA/MFAs in Advanced Theatre Practice at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in the eye of the pandemic. The theatre they create transforms spaces, advocates analogue and challenges audiences. They take that which may seem pointless and pursue it until it becomes poignant.
Follow ANTS:
https://www.facebook.com/ANTSTheatre
https://www.instagram.com/antstheatre/
https://twitter.com/antstheatre
WHAT ELSE IS ON THIS WEEK!
SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am (GMT) Sundays /Online We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
WRITING & SHARING SESSION
8:30pm (GMT) Mondays / OnlineIt's a place to gather on Zoom, tell each other what you're working on (or grab a writing prompt from the host) then WRITE. There's an opportunity to share your work too at the end, if you want!
£5 per session BOOK HERE
WEDNESDAY 9am WRITING SPRINT
9am (GMT) Wednesday / OnlineWe log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
DON'T MISS OUR ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING TALK THIS WEEK
FRIDAY 25th FEB / Online / FREE
It can be hard to navigate Arts Council Project Grant funding at the best of times and with the new Project Grants applications for under £30k now in place, it can all feel a bit... complex.
To help, we've invited along Emily & Reece from the REcreate Agency to talk us through the recent changes to the Project Grants and getting off the ground with Arts Council funding in particular.
Expect a chat about the basics of getting your creative projects funded, some advice about where to start, and what you need to know.
BOOK HERE
We’re delighted to announce that the Michael Graney Bursary for Brighton Fringe 2022 has been awarded to ANTS for their fabulous theatrical clowning piece, Qrumpet.
“You’ve heard of quantum tunneling, right? The theory that if you continuously throw a crumpet at a wall it’ll eventually go through? And what if it actually does? No, seriously. What if it hits the wall but instead of dropping, it actually goes through? Think about it. What if we tunnel a crumpet? What if? Based on quantum physics, pseudoscience and clown, Qrumpet is an earnest, if misunderstood, experiment in qrumpet tunneling.”
Who are ANTS?
With wholesome earnestness and fantastical thinking, ANTS bring to light important reflections from a pursuit of an unspoken utopia. ANTS formed in 2020 during their collective MA/MFAs in Advanced Theatre Practice at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in the eye of the pandemic. The theatre they create transforms spaces, advocates analogue and challenges audiences. They take that which may seem pointless and pursue it until it becomes poignant.
Follow ANTS:
https://www.facebook.com/ANTSTheatre
https://www.instagram.com/antstheatre/
https://twitter.com/antstheatre
WHAT ELSE IS ON THIS WEEK!
SUNDAY WRITING SPRINT
10am (GMT) Sundays /Online We log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
WRITING & SHARING SESSION
8:30pm (GMT) Mondays / OnlineIt's a place to gather on Zoom, tell each other what you're working on (or grab a writing prompt from the host) then WRITE. There's an opportunity to share your work too at the end, if you want!
£5 per session BOOK HERE
WEDNESDAY 9am WRITING SPRINT
9am (GMT) Wednesday / OnlineWe log in and tell each other our intentions for the hour. Then we all write for an hour - leaving our cameras on or not, our choice - checking in with each other on the Zoom Chat. It's lovely, it works. It helps to know that others are writing too!
Free if you're already on The Ironclad Hub - just click the join link on the Events Page (donations welcome)
£4 suggested donation on Eventbrite - BOOK HERE
DON'T MISS OUR ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING TALK THIS WEEK
FRIDAY 25th FEB / Online / FREE
It can be hard to navigate Arts Council Project Grant funding at the best of times and with the new Project Grants applications for under £30k now in place, it can all feel a bit... complex.
To help, we've invited along Emily & Reece from the REcreate Agency to talk us through the recent changes to the Project Grants and getting off the ground with Arts Council funding in particular.
Expect a chat about the basics of getting your creative projects funded, some advice about where to start, and what you need to know.
BOOK HERE