Operating Theatre @OperatingThtr
Working with health professionals, students & charities. Drama Film Workshops. operatingtheatre.org.uk Newcastle Upon Tyne Joined September 2012-
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Could you play a crucial role in @aidsmap's mission to provide independent, accurate and accessible information about #HIV? We are looking for a Fundraising and Development Manager (4 days pw). RTs greatly appreciated. 🙏 aidsmap.com/about-us/who-w…
Such an important project that I was honoured to play a small part in. Some really great work focusing on youth people and mental health which will hopefully be the start of some positive changes
Yes to all of this. Have the conversation ❤️
@OperatingThtr's #SuicidePrevention project 'Squirrels' will work with @NEYouth_ to provide workshops and a film to help young people to reflect on their own lived experiences in a nurturing environment @BlueStoneCollab @StopSuicideNENC #SuicideSaferCommunities @StopSuicideNENC
@BlueStoneCollab are pleased to shout out to Suicide Prevention Fund 2022/23 recipients @OperatingThtr, who will be working with young people (14-18) right across Tyne & Wear delivering a drama workshop themed around #SuicidePrevention #SuicideSaferCommunities @StopSuicideNENC
Fellow digital theare dramaturgs and practitioners: best books on the subject? Other than @Csvich's, of course. :) Time to make a list to start my new lit review.
A huge thank you to all who have come to witness TREE so far. Your responses have been overwhelming. Just over a week to go. Book it in before its gone. @glovebox82 @Bigpinkfurrydog @Gartykitching @jackiemrsgypsy
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Just been asked what I want for my birthday, money for fuel ? Seriously I just want to cry I have a son who cannot regulate his temperature I have no choice but to keep the heating on otherwise I would lose him. How is any of this fair?
@BlueStoneCollab, in partnership with @StopSuicideNENC, are proud to announce the 6 successful projects for the #SuicidePrevention fund 2022/23 who will be each be receiving a share of £169,782 for new projects across Tyne & Wear promoting #SuicideSaferCommunities
The 6 successful #SuicidePrevention fund 2022/23 bids came from @SAFCFoL @OperatingThtr @TynesideWH @TynesideMind @ChilliStudios and Vision & Hearing Support The projects will be delivered across #Newcastle #Gateshead #NorthTyneside #SouthTyneside #Sunderland & #Northumberland
Please note auditions being held on Feb 15 are being managed by @EquityNE_Branch We will be holding our own auditions in addition to this opportunity. Please do not worry if you have not got a slot for the 15th. If you are a NE performer we want to meet you! More details soon..
We,ve been awarded funding from the Suicide Prevention Fund 2022/23 to help create #SuicideSaferCommunities working with @NEYouth_ #SuicidePrevention begins with honest conversations & time to listen Thanks @StopSuicideNENC & @BlueStoneCollab for this gr8 opportunity #TimeToTalk
The COVID Age. Join us digitally and physically on the anniversary of the first national UK lockdown for the premier screening of a series of short films exploring the experiences of communities in Newcastle during COVID-19. More info and tickets here: ow.ly/TBcr50HKnIH
Rishi Sunak’s measures to help households deal with rocketing energy bills is the equivalent of reaching down the back of the sofa #windfalltax

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