“We must all, whatever our party and our preferences, call time on the neglect, the austerity, the politicisation and the prejudice towards our arts.” Stewart Wood said that attacks on the arts risk making them "a preserve of the rich" instead of "a daily staple for everyone".

Do it. Just, do it. New Perspectives were, and have continued to be so incredible. I’m an alumni New Associate and not only have my practices changed (in a positive way!) since working with them, I’ve also made some really great connections within the industry. Just, do it.

The Indigo Giant is coming! From 22 to 24 February at the Redbridge Drama Centre. Grab your tickets today: komola.co.uk/indigogiant #imperialism #history #OurStories #Bengali #British #drama

Huge thanks to the wonderful woman East Midlands Railway (EMR) who helped me retrieve my rucksack which I’d left at the station en route to Sheffield. I have sent an email with details to pass on my thanks and gratitude to the team of staff that got it back to me 🙏🏽

#Freelancers This support is for you 💙

See you there 🤎🤎🤎

Saw Ahir Shah @ Leicester The Y Theatre really fab night. Funny, poignant & sharing the complex migrant story that some of us are too exhausted to tell. So many sides to everything and so refreshing to hear this voice. Thank you & thanks Goodness Gracious Me! Catch him here 👇🏽

Three more sleeps! book here: curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows…

Fab opportunity for an Assistant Director to work with Kali Theatre Company

Artists. This is for you 💚

It’s been a while since we shouted about the database we started to help connect bid writers and those who need them. To pop yourself on the database or to look for a bid writer who may fit your brief, check out the links below:

📢 We are delighted to announce that Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is increasing our allocation to social investment to £60m 📢 Learn more: esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/es… And here's a quick look at how our social investing has evolved since our first investment in 1997👇

Massive gratitude & big up to #Leicester #trainstation #staff East Midlands Railway (EMR) #Chris #Sophie another fabulous women (so sorry forgot your name) who helped me out with my bike on Bank holiday Monday. Friendly, supportive and just kind humans. Much appreciated 🚲🤩🙏🏽

The brilliant & talented arun ghosh with his crew Ines Sampaio and others bringing Indo-Jazz inspiration to Leicester children through @thesparkarts #SparkFest24 #21stbirthday Playing on Sat at 11am The Y Theatre for families

It’s good to be keeping it real back in the cosy yet radical hub of fab folks in #Derbados In Good Company Derby Theatre #Departureloung24

It’s good to be keeping it real back in the cosy yet radical hub of fab folks in #Derbados In Good Company Derby Theatre #Departureloung24

For a movement to take roots it only takes 6% of the population. What could we come together on? We can still have discourse - that’s healthy! #departurelounge24 In Good Company Derby Theatre #theatre

#Theatre #TV ‘Are an empathy machine’ @juliehes Optimism as a super power 💥 In Good Company Derby Theatre