'Who are we to say what they (audiences) want to see? Underestimating is an insult. Being demanding is a sign of respect.’ - Frie Leysen

The Board of Trustees of the Live Art Development Agency (LADA) are delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Osborn as the new Director, following an international recruitment process. Read the announcement and Mary’s bio here: https://t.co/jdw3Z9filG

What is etiquette around bringing a baby to the theatre? 6 months into having a babe I’d love to see some stuff outside of my home city but unsure how welcoming or accessible this might feel. Keen to hear from others of your experiences getting back into it.

Unfortunately, a tabloid newspaper has got hold of a music video I recorded in Islington North with an iconic grime artist I've admired for years. They are planning to publish a heavily edited clip, so I'm releasing the full version myself. Watch here:

Our AD, @RhiannonWhite84, will be speaking to Marina Barham from Al-Harah Theatre at @chaptertweets on 27th June. Al-Harah work in Bethlehem, Palestine. Marina will be talking about Palestine, and how theatre can help people overcome trauma. Join us: https://t.co/oCxz1i4TGm

Opening tonight in London a @battersea_arts @CAMPO_nu @Transform_Leeds commission by the one & only @katy_baird . Do not miss!

29% Festival 💥 This Summer we're celebrating and platforming the incredible young people & artists who make up 29% of Bradford's population! There'll be live performance, music, dance, theatre, workshops, debates, food, visual art and activism! DM us to perform/get involved ✨

We are delighted to announce the names of the inspirational Leeds women, voted for by members of the public, who are being celebrated with a new sculpture, 'Ribbons', located in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. https://t.co/XPgX2E4M8Z

Feel emotional to have my name included on this sculpture celebrating the achievements of women in Leeds past & present. Created by @pippahale & being unveiled this summer.

We’re excited to announce a £6 million investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in support of our ambitious plans for UK City of Culture in 2025! This funding will help us drive economic growth through the region's creative industries 🙌 🔗 https://t.co/nIPKNbOKvp

This is devastating. The regularity of these kinds of announcements reflects the depth of the financial issues our sector is facing.

✨ Introducing our new Associate Artists... Jules Cunningham, Dan Daw, Oona Doherty, Michelle Dorrance, Seeta Patel, Alesandra Seutin and Botis Seva. Find out what makes them tick: https://t.co/LZxvXWAEP5

Amazing news

Legends

Lovely throwback - wish the next festival was sooner!

Brill few years being part of @hrzn_showcase. So proud of what we’ve built. @Transform_Leeds @maykithappen @fiercefestival sadly stepping away from future showcase - but so excited to see what @battersea_arts @fabricdance @GIFTfest make happen w continued @ace__london funding.

What a thing ! @Transform_Leeds

Only 8 sleeps to go! Applications for our 2024/25 Fellowship programme open 10.1.24. Watch this space for more news... 🙌

Here is a reminder of the International Award shortlist for #TheStageAwards 2024 in association with @TysersEnt: @battersea_arts @Complicite @Transform_Leeds This category is sponsored by @ConcordUKShows Read more about the event 👇 https://t.co/5xXLW7wjPy

THRILLED #TheSecondWoman is @guardianstage's top theatre pick for 2023!! Bravo to the amazing Nat Randall & Anna Breckon, Ruth Wilson, our 35+ women & non-binary crew, the 100 men, the audiences & queuers & amazing @LIFTfestival & @youngvictheatre teams🔥 https://t.co/zYctQ38VDN

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