formidAbility @AbilityFormid
An opera company putting accessibility at the heart of the creative process: collaborative, inclusive & open to all formidability.org Joined March 2019-
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We join all those who knew and loved Ben Thapa in remembering him for his warmth and generosity of spirit, his kindness and his gorgeous artistry. We were so saddened to hear of his sudden passing and send our condolences to his family and friends. He will be hugely missed by all
Very excited to be speaking at this on Thursday! Sign up via the link below 👇
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2)
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2) #ArtsResearch
Did you see one of our live performances? We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! Questionnaire link: tinyurl.com/mw4tc2se
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We need your unique insight to help us understand our audience better, reach out to different communities, report to funders and apply for future funding! What’s involved: Watch a video of a live operatic signed performance and answer a questionnaire (1/2) #ArtsResearch

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