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The Big Share

at the Space

Wow, what a week! The Writers’ Collective 2022/23 reached a momentous conclusion in August, where the four plays developed over the programme were brought to life by creatives and shared with over 200 audience members. We’re so proud of our four writers and supporting teams!

Posted September 2023.

DREAM

SCHOOL opens at

the Space theatre

We're buzzing from our preview last night! What an amazing start to the run, we couldn't be prouder of our team. Thank you to everyone who came to watch and engage with the work last night. Catch us from 17 May - 3 June at the Space.

Posted May 2023.

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Mrs C’s and Broadway World on why trauma-informed art is important

Broadway World spoke to our team about our latest production DREAM SCHOOL and our associated developing safe practice handbook, thanks to Arts Council England and the University of Greenwich.

Posted May 2023.

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Mrs C’s featured in The Stage

The Stage spoke to our team about our latest production DREAM SCHOOL and our associated developing safe practice handbook, thanks to Arts Council England and the University of Greenwich.

Posted May 2023.

Sound Designer Call Out!

We are looking for two sound designers to join our team for The Big Share, happening this summer as part of The Writers’ Collective.

The deadline to apply is 10am 26th April 2023.

Posted April 2023.

Tickets on sale

Our long-awaited production of DREAM SCHOOL is now on sale.

With one month until we open, act fast and book your ticket - you can even join us at our exclusive community night or at our safe practice post-show Q&A!

Posted April 2023.

Director Call Out

We are looking for four directors to direct four new plays in staged readings as part of The Big Share happening this summer, which will conclude The Writers’ Collective 2022-2023.

Posted March 2023.

Our final free workshop of The Writers’ Collective 2022-2023 is now live!

Spots are limited so book soon.

Posted February 2023.

DREAM SCHOOL Casting Call launched!

We’re looking for five actors to join our cast for DREAM SCHOOL/A Call For Safe Practice.

Deadline to apply is 6pm 19th February 2023.

We are fundraising!

Join us across January and February for pay-what-you-can workshops (with a £0 option).

We can’t wait to get creative with you!

Posted January 2023.

Work With Us!

We’re growing our team for DREAM SCHOOL/A Call for Safe Practice. We’re looking to connect with Sound Designers. Producers (for an Associate Producer position) and Intimacy Directors.

Deadline to apply is 6pm 6th February 2023.

DREAM SCHOOL is funded!

We are overjoyed to finally make this project happen after three years of development. DREAM SCHOOL forms part of A Call For Safe Practice, a long-term ambition to provide guidance and training on how to make trauma-informed art safely, made possible thanks to our partner the University of Greenwich, Arts Council England and all those who have donated and supported this vital project over the past two years.

Posted January 2023.

Welcome Aisa!

We are delighted to welcome Aisa Nerva-Culley to the MCC team as a Student Associate from the University of Greenwich. Aisa will be working with us across our key initiatives, including our workshop programme, opportunity shoutouts and DREAM SCHOOL.

We can’t wait to work with you Aisa!

Posted November 2022.

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Fully booked in less than 24 hours!

Our first open workshop of The Writers’ Collective, generously supported by Arts Council England, will be led by Shona Louise.

Shona is Mrs C’s Collective’s access advisor and will be leading a session on championing accessibility in theatre. This fully booked session just goes to show how important these sessions are! Don’t miss our next workshop, book now.

Posted September 2022.

We’re funded!

We are overjoyed to finally be able to share some VERY exciting news! Thanks to Arts Council England, we are now fully funded for The Writers' Collective! This is a 12 month programme which commissions & supports 4 early-career & emerging writers on a new idea - it will employ 46 freelancers (including an assistant director & designer) & will conclude in a new writing festival Summer 2023! We are so excited to get started - from opening applications last November, to fundraising seed commissions. We couldn't have done it without you!

Posted May 2022.

Environmental Theatre with Zoe Woodruff.

Join us on Sunday 13th March for a relaxed virtual discussion on the potential of environmental theatre. Whether you’re a creative, activist or simply eco-conscious, we’d love you to come and share your thoughts!

Posted March 2022.

Welcome to our four writers of The Writers’ Collective 2022!

Following an open call-out at the end of 2021, this year’s cohort has been assembled and begin a 4-week guided seed commission in January 2022. It is hoped that this is the beginning of a 12-month programme following successful funding.

Posted January 2022.

Artist Profile: Kristine Landon-Smith

We speak to Kristine about her impressive career, how we can actualise our inclusive aims and play with difference.

Posted November 2021.

The Writers’ Collective 2022: Applications now open!

Head to the below page to find out more about the programme and to apply. Deadline 5pm 1st November.

Posted September 2021.

Collaboration: KLS & Associates

This free seminar, hosted by Mrs C’s Collective, sees the first of a handful of collaborations with Tamasha co-founder and international theatre practitioner Kristine Landon-Smith. KLS & Associates are looking to change the outlook on theatre training and making, so we can all play with difference.

Posted September 2021.

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The Art Room #2

It’s back! Three free casual workshops talking all things Film, Art & Photography with Mrs C’s AD Charlotte Everest.

Attend any or all of these free sessions to explore, engage and nurture your creativity through these various art forms!

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Wednesday Opportunity Shout Out

Every Wednesday we share a handful of opportunities for creatives that we are loving. Shared every week across our socials - don’t miss it!

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The Collective Blog

Interviews, discussions, debates, special focuses & free thinking by the artists that make up our community!

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The Database - Find your next creative collaboration

Explore some of the artists that make up Mrs C’s Collective’s community.

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New Spring Workshops & Events NOW LIVE!

Bursary spots available.

"What a treat to see art on stage" The Spectator's write-up on 'That Was All'

"What a treat to see art on stage"

Read The Spectator's full write-up on That Was All's performance at The Space October 2020, as theatre returns albeit briefly as a post-covid experience.

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Mrs C becomes an Associate Company at The Space Theatre!

The announcement was made on The Space’s “Locked Down, Looking Up” Launch Night, where over 50 artists were involved in launching The Space’s virtual season funded by The Arts Council.

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The

Reading Room

Following the inspiring solidarity shown through out the arts, the company have begun a play-reading initiative encouraging community amongst COVID-19 and beyond. The first month is focused on Marina Carr’s works. The fist monthly meet-up will feature special guests, such as Irish actress and playwright Wallis Hamilton-Felton.

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That Was All postponed to Autumn Season due to COVID-19.

Mrs C’s Collective work with The Space to run Q&A’s, play-readings and other community engaging events.

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Trailer for That Was All released!

Watch it now on our ‘Film’ section of the website.

Tickets are selling fast. Buy yours here.

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Introducing the playwrights that make our Writers’ Collective

10 Playwrights, 12 months of writing

The annual programme that supports and guides the development of 10 scripts by a selected group of 10 playwrights.

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Mrs C’s Collective is heading to TwoFest

Francis Grin’s latest play is featured in the festival, along side two pieces that Charlotte Everest has directed. A festival of dialogues and we couldn’t be more excited to be back working with The Space!

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The Space launches their Spring Season

The team of Mrs C celebrated the launch of The Space’s Spring season this Friday 10th January 2020. A combination of theatre, music and conversation ensured the Spring Season has well and truly sprung!

We are thrilled to be contributing to The Space’s TwoFest in February and to be bringing That Was All to them in March 2020.