Playwrights Flashmob - for theatres and hosts.
(We don't sing and dance. We write and chat) How can theatres & writers get involved?
What is it?
On Tuesday 2nd July between 11am and 2pm there is going to be a national Playwrights Flashmob. (We don’t sing and dance, we write and chat.)
Small teams of playwrights (and other theatre artists) will be stationed at our local theatre cafes, bars or foyers, all over the country. They will be HOSTS - ready to welcome other playwrights who would like to come and chat or simply work. We want to make connections and kick isolation in the ass. We want to talk about what we’re working on and cook up ideas for a better future. We just want to lurk and write knowing others are writing too.
Of course, there will also be a Playwrights Flashmob event happening on Zoom hosted by the wonderful Paines Plough. Register HERE to make sure you get a place.
I work for a theatre. We want to get involved. What do we do?
Brilliant! Are you able to put together a small team of playwright “hosts” who are connected to you through commission, locality etc. Or other theatre artists?
If so please drop us an email at artistsforartists24@gmail.com with Yes to Flashmob in the subject line and we will add you to our list below.
If not please drop us an email at artistsforartists24@gmail.com with Help with Flashmob team in the subject line and we will get in touch.
Otherwise just make sure there's a bit of space in the bar / cafe / foyer. Signpost the space, provide some name labels and pens. It would be amazing if you could do free or discounted tea, coffee or cakes but we don't need them. If someone from the theatre wants to come and join that would be fab - but not a prerequisite!
Also please shout about it on socials #PlaywrightsFlashmob and #SupportPlaywrights.
I’m a playwright - how do I get involved?
Would you like to be a host? If so contact your local theatre, a theatre you love or are connected with in some way and ask if they are involved. If they’re not, please encourage them and show them this page!
Email us at artistsforartists24@gmail.com with any questions or if you’d like us to help you find a venue.
If you’d just like to come along be part of it check out the list of theatres involved below and on socials using #PlaywrightsFlashmob. We will add to this list continuously. Or you could join the online version - which is going to be hosted by Paines Plough! Register HERE to make sure you get a place.
Royal Court Theatre, London
Tramshed, London
Kiln Theatre, London
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Sheffield Theatres
Leeds Playhouse
Watford Palace Theatre
Theatre503, London
Theatrabilia in Cornwall (www.theatrabilia.com)
Liverpool Everyman
Polka Theatre, London
Box of Tricks Theatre Company, Manchester
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Lantern Theatre, Brighton
Paines Plough (Hosting online. Register HERE to make sure you get a place.)
Barbican Theatre, Plymouth
Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Hull Truck Theatre
Iron Clad Creative
53two, Manchester
Live Theatre, Newcastle
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Exeter Pheonix
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Hall For Cornwall
Theatre Royal, Brighton
Dorchester Arts
The Albany, Deptford
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Bristol Old Vic
The Y Theatre, Leicestershire
Battersea Arts Centre
Monkeywood Theatre, Manchester
The Edge Theatre, Manchester
Park Theatre, London
Omnibus Theatre, London
Mercury Theatre, Essex
The Studio Below / Make it Write, Liverpool
Lighthouse, Poole
New Perspectives Theatre, Nottingham
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
The Old Vic, London
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London
Arcola Theatre, London
National Theatre, London
Barons Court Theatre, London
Bush Theatre, London