@samir.live our artistic director says “ If we are serious about change, we must back the right people with the right values, give them authority, resources and long-term commitment.“ on the launch of a report on the 2022 communal riots in Leicester
www.britishfuture.org/from-diwali-...
An independent commission of inquiry into the 2022 Leicester violence has published its report here. The panel, chaired by Professor Juan E Mendez, was supported by SOAS, LSE and the Monitoring Group. [A seperate govt-commissioned inquiry has yet to publish its findings]
www.leicesterinquiry.org
Thank you @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @tnlcomfund.bsky.social
This nomination is a celebration of the power of theatre to spark conversations, build understanding, and bring communities together.⠀
Alhamdulillah for this recognition, and a huge thank you to everyone who supported the production! 🙌🏽⠀
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📅 Wish us luck and stay tuned for the results in June!
Telling Yasser’s story of his journey through Itikaf in 10 Nights was a deeply meaningful journey, and we are so grateful for the overwhelming response from diverse audiences across the country.
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟⠀Phizzical are honoured to be finalists for the Ihsan Award at the Islam Channel Business Awards 2025 for our work on 10 Nights! 🎉⠀
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The term ‘Ihsan’ in Arabic signifies excellence - doing something in the best possible way. ⠀
We begin the last leg of 10 Nights, Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield and Birmingham Hippodrome
One man’s spiritual journey begins… after one last TikTok! 📱✨
Join us for #10Nights — a hilarious, heartfelt tale of faith & self-discovery. Olivier-nominated, written by Shahid Iqbal Khan.
📍 #DerbyTheatre, 27-28 Jan 2025
🎟 bit.ly/3CjJdUP
Shahid Iqbal Khan’s 10 Nights coming to Manchester Huddersfield and Birmingham - we open in 7 days in London
Shahid talks about his play here… www.burytimes.co.uk/news/2482582...
Trailer drop! Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play 10 Nights will open at Riverside Studios on Wed 8 Jan 2025 ahead of a UK tour
🌑 Hammersmith, London⠀
🌒 Derby⠀
🌓 Salford⠀
🌔 Huddersfield⠀
🌕 Birmingham⠀
Book tickets: bit.ly/3VMaxBy
#britishasian #theatre #britishasiantheatre #itikaf
10 Nights tour trailer dropping soon #theatre #tour #drama #olivierawards @phizzical.com @shahidiqbalkhan.bsky.social
Could the rise of Bluesky kick-start a revival for online theatre debate?, asks @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/coul...
A short case study about recycling our old sets to build new ones!
www.phizzical.com/latest-stori...
#environment #sustainability #greenbook #theatre #recycle #reuse #revamp
Back by Public Demand!⠀
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Phizzical Productions is excited to announce the tour of a new staging of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play, 10 Nights! 🌙⠀⠀
For more info and to book now visit www.phizzical.com
One man’s spiritual journey is about to return in 2025… after he’s posted one last TikTok.
A moving and funny play, 10 Nights is the story of one man’s journey of self-discovery, and facing the consequences of your actions.
Wrote a piece for Tees Women Poets on tackling AI Bias, basically a call to action kind of thing
There are very real dangers of AI and the impact it will have on people who are already vulnerable and oppressed
Newsflash, it ain't the Terminator
teeswomenpoets.com/2024/11/11/a...
#tech #activism
Theatre companies, advocacy groups and PRs are making the shift from X to surging social media site Bluesky, with some saying the site formerly known as Twitter is "irrelevant" and unhealthy 👇
www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatre...
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If your job involves PR in the arts, please do complete the survey and spread the word to colleagues: bit.ly/4i80NeH
Sending love and healing sparkles
As I enjoy meeting Ex Xs here, with a renewed bluesky vision, can I ask for your help sharing info on the next 4 days Essential Creative Producing course which we will be running 7-10th March in London for inspiring and aspiring producers and SPAs. Thanks
@shahidiqbalkhan.bsky.social @riversidelondon.bsky.social @derbytheatre.bsky.social
Back by Public Demand!⠀
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Phizzical Productions is excited to announce the tour of a new staging of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play, 10 Nights! 🌙⠀⠀
For more info and to book now visit www.phizzical.com
My essential Theatre books which I use frequently when making work :
3. The Actor and The Text - Cecily Berry
Great for playwrights to work with - how the word you write connects with muscle of the voice. I always test what I write by saying it aloud and running it through some Ciss Berry
