IAP:MCR - A Voice for Queer Stories @IAProjectsMCR
Initiative Arts - LBGTQ+ theatre and visual art made in Manchester; currently working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to make and deliver Legacy of '67 linktr.ee/IAProjectsMCR Manchester Joined August 2021-
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Tune in tomorrow eve to find out more from artist Jez Dolan all about his work as Co-Director of @IAProjectsMCR who have just launched their latest and most ambitious LGBTQ+ project marking the 21st Anniversary of the abolition of Section 28.
Tune in tomorrow eve to find out more from artist Jez Dolan all about his work as Co-Director of @IAProjectsMCR who have just launched their latest and most ambitious LGBTQ+ project marking the 21st Anniversary of the abolition of Section 28.
PROTEST! - Documenting Dissent: preserving voices for the future launches today by @IAProjectsMCR marking the 21st Anniversary of the abolition of Section 28… more below on how to take part. #lgbtq+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ilovemanchester.com/protest-sectio…
Another nice piece here on Manchester LGBT arts group @IAProjectsMCR who launches queer history project today - Mancunian Matters 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 mancunianmatters.co.uk/lgbt/18112024-…
Today is the 21st Anniversary of the abolition of Section 28 in England and Wales - About Manchester @IAProjectsMCR aboutmanchester.co.uk/today-is-the-2…
Delighted to be speaking at the launch of Protest - Documenting Dissent @mcrartgallery with @IAProjectsMCR - funded by @HeritageFundUK and project working with many partners incl @MancLibraries @archivesplus @MAGcurators etc etc etc @ManCityCouncil
Lovely evening and a joy to welcome this amazing @HeritageFundUK project curated by @IAProjectsMCR @mcrartgallery with @GarryBridges - now this band will be going places
Massive big 'Happy Birthday' to the National Lottery and thanks to the players, who have supported us through four projects with @HeritageFundNOR and one with @ace_thenorth. Ta very, very muchly!!!! .
We are incredibly sad to hear of the sudden death of Sam Malik. Sam was a generous and giving person, and at every opportunity chose his platform to uplift others and open up opportunities for creatives in the city. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
New film of a project by @jezdolan youtube.com/watch?v=kxMCc1…
We absolutely cannot lose @hopemilltheatre Please support however you can 💕
We absolutely cannot lose @hopemilltheatre Please support however you can 💕
📣NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Frankenstein An @ImitatingtheDog and @LeedsPlayhouse Co-Production Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel 📆 24th -27th April 🎟️ loom.ly/Hnyt-84
Can hardly believe it still... theguardian.com/stage/2023/dec…
The Dukes are proud to announce the appointment of Chris Lawson as our new Chief Executive, effective from January 2024. Chris is an accomplished Arts Leader, Director, and Producer and we are delighted that Chris is bringing his wealth of experience and expertise to the Dukes.
We’re absolutely over the moon to announce we have been nominated for a @RoyalPhilSoc Inspiration Award. The winner of this RPS Award will fittingly be chosen by the public. Cast your vote now 😍 tinyurl.com/y2c3whja @mbetteridge
We’re absolutely over the moon to announce we have been nominated for a @RoyalPhilSoc Inspiration Award. The winner of this RPS Award will fittingly be chosen by the public. Cast your vote now 😍 tinyurl.com/y2c3whja @mbetteridge
Might that certain special someone want an evening of Gothic multi-media theatre stuffed into their festive stocking? Tickets are now on sale at all tour venues for our reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein Details &🎟️imitatingthedog.co.uk/project/franke…
So thrilled about this. @TheDukesTheatre is a very special place to join and with an excellent team! Bring on the New Year!
So thrilled about this. @TheDukesTheatre is a very special place to join and with an excellent team! Bring on the New Year!
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