Nikki Disney
@nikkidisney
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Dramatherapist and Supervisor (HCPC reg.) Artist Wellbeing @stage_weight Director and Yoga teacher (she/her)
Nottingham, England
Joined June 2012
Anyone want to come and work for a brill company that loves a spreadsheet?
"This GIF accurately depicts how I feel about accounts & admin!" says Lou. SOMEONE HELP HER! Anyone out there good at keeping accounts etc for small companies?! As a growing company we're now in need of someone to step in to help out - obviously a paid position. DM us & RT 🙏
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And to all you brilliant Fringe artists out there - I have written a supportive guide to de-role from the fringe - if you would like a copy please DM me
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All so different, all so wonderful - its a joy to work alongside @ArtistWellbeing creating spaces for creatives and technicians to reflect and find a balance in the chaos that is the fringe
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and the award winning @jamesleyplay sellout #odetojoy - with a pumping soundtrack, a truly fantastic script that keeps the action moving and the sexual discoveries full of joy. On point performances with a team that works so beautifully together
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@FlabbergastT gritty #tragedyofmacbeth - a trip for your sensors full of energy, clay, absurd comedy and powerful performances.
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@Holly_BG #opalfruits a ponient look at the class system, grief and talking fruit - never has the red dwarf theme brought me close to tears a beautiful peice of work by a wonderful artist and team
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Such a joy to venture to #EdFringe2022 for a few days to catch a few of the talented humans I have worked with this year
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Want to hear me speak on the issues of Artist Wellbeing in the rehersal room - along with a brilliant line up of speakers talking about staging this challenging subject you can now do so here…
If you missed our panel discussion accompanying First Touch, you can catch up with it here. @AdamPenford chairs a chat with @_NPrice_ , @DavidLeanLeano, @nikkidisney & Sue Ravenlaw of the FA, discussing some of the issues raised. https://t.co/VWCcwtSNcj
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Thanks so much @EquityUK for commissioning a report that highlights how prevalent and difficult it is to stay healthy in the performing arts
theguardian.com
Performing arts practitioners’ union says Covid exacerbated contributory factors such as job insecurity and low pay
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Such a pleasure to support this brilliant cast and crew to pull together an amazing and thoughtful production about family, love and the trauma that gets in the way - serious issues dealt with the care they deserve @NottmPlayhouse
#firsttouch
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Anyone wanting to think more about staging intimacy, violence and autobiographical material - I am joining a host of international brilliant minds on a panel tomorrow 5pm GMT. Tickets from Moving Body Arts #theatrewellbeing
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It was wonderful to offer dramatherapy support with @ArtistWellbeing to this amazing and dedicated company creating a powerhouse of a production - and even better that I can watch the production from the comfort of my own home … so much thought and care has gone into this show
Wonder Boy is being broadcast live TONIGHT! The cameras are prepped, the dress rehearsals dressed, and the team are ready to go. Just look at all those wires. We ain't here to mess about. 🎟️ https://t.co/KsoiRqlIiJ
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Been such a pleasure to work on this amazing production… full of energy, depth and play
Associate Design by Anna Kelsey Costume Supervision by Katie Price Movement Direction by Rachael Nanyonjo Drama Therapy by Nikki Disney Intimacy Direction by Yarit Dor
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Highly recommend this workshop…
Come join me & other artist-fellows to explore what wellbeing practices to lean into when drawing upon autobiographical material. 150min workshop in person as part of #BEDLAM2021 @BEDLAM_festival
@mac_birmingham Wed 17th Nov 6pm . . @ArtistWellbeing
https://t.co/AB2gHrJW4I
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Returning to the rehersal room? Here’s some thoughts on how to emotionally risk asses post Covid: https://t.co/yCijfQthpG
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Hey y'all👋 I have been given a brilliant opportunity to do a research project at @LeicesterColl 🙌 I'm looking at the advantages of using movement/physical theatre as an alternative to talking therapies! If anyone would like to talk to me/share thoughts please do @LCPerfArts😊
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WHAT WE FEEL - new online drama miniseries in 4 parts, each Fri in Feb at https://t.co/VsTs2ysARs. Co-created with therapists and people living with #MentalHealth issues. Co-produced by @DandOproduction. Supported by @ACE_Midlands. 💜 #WhatWeFeel #LetsCreate #1623performance
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I will be discussing artist wellbeing and mental health on at 1pm 11 Feb with an all star panel as part of #livingrecordfestival by @Living_Record
@Spun_Glass Sign up here
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Coming in Feb - WHAT WE FEEL, our new online miniseries co-produced with @DandOproduction, co-created with therapists and people living with mental health issues. Trailer - https://t.co/2IEsWsI2rx. 💻💞📱 #WhatWeFeel #MentalHealth #LetsCreate #ACEsupported #1623performance
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Performance makers - inviting you to read this thread, send in your feedback & sign this open letter supporting more care-ful artist engagement processes. Launching #RejectBetter to celebrate and share best practices. Every applicant deserves feedback.
Today we launch!!! We are a collective of performance makers who believe that all applicants deserve meaningful feedback as standard and you are invited to get involved. https://t.co/yIc483lGXc
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