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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We have two days of FREE Link Up mentoring sessions on offer next week! Join our very own producer Ross Carey and guest mentor Porl Cooper, who brings 35 years of expertise working in the arts. Tues 27 Jan: Ross Carey Thurs 29 Jan: Porl Cooper Book: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Booking for our January Link Up sessions is now open! This month’s FREE mentoring sessions will be with Dibby producer Ross Carey on Tuesday 27 January and programmer and producer Porl Cooper on Thursday 29 January as our guest mentor. Book here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Reminder that Hive Mind - our last Get Together of the year - is coming up Tuesday 16 December 🐝 Achieve your creative career and project goals in our dynamic problem-solving session at HOME Arches - totally free of charge. Full details and booking here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🐝 Buzzzzzz!!! 🐝 🍯 Can you hear the sound of the Dibby hive mind working as one? ✨ Join us in this upbeat and dynamic session where we’ll workshop YOUR creative career conundrums together. Full info: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

📢 GUEST LINK UP MENTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 We’re delighted to have independent creative producer Lauren Townsend joining us as a Link Up mentor for one day only - 16 December. This is our final day of free mentoring sessions this year - book early as spots go fast! www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

It’s your last chance to book a free mentoring session with the Dibby Theatre team! We have just a handful of slots left for our hour-long 1-2-1s 18 November & 4 December. Our last sessions of the year... so book your spot before it’s gone 👀 Book here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This Thursday 13 November join our next FREE Glow Up workshop with Dibby Theatre producer Ross Carey ✨ For producers or artists beginners to mid-level, this online workshop will be a mixture of presentation, exercises and group discussion. Book your spot here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We’re delighted to announced our 2025 Glow Up Participants ✨ Congratulations to: Robyn Saunders (aka Robin Reeds) Haley Yiu Amir We’re so excited to be supporting these incredible creatives at this time in their careers 💚 Find out more here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

TOMORROW 4 Nov we have our next round of FREE Link Up mentoring sessions for LGBTQ+ theatre creatives - this time online with Dibby producer Ross Carey ✨ just a few spots left! Book here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We loved meeting you at our first Glow Up workshop in Vision, Values & Strategy this week ✨ We have two more upcoming free workshops in November: 📈 Project Planning with Producer Ross Carey 13 Nov 💸 Fundraising with Art with Heart's Sarah Emmott 27 Nov Book: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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A graphic that reads: Glow Up Workshop Testimonial, “I came away feeling inspired, motivated, and eager to put learnings into practice, both personally and in my role within an arts organisation.

“It was great to be joined by fellow LGBTQ+ creatives in a welcoming and supportive workshop.”

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“Nathaniel was happy to answer questions, share useful insights and first-hand learnings and ensured participants understood what was being discussed. What a great start to the Glow Up series of workshops! Thank you.”

- Zak Bretherton, Design & Marketing Officer / Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Lead

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Next Thursday 30 October, 10am - 1pm we kick off our Glow Up workshop series with a session on Vision, Values and Strategy from Dibby Theatre Artistic Director @nathanieljhall.bsky.social ✨ Book your FREE spot here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved #Theatre #Manchester #FreeWorkshop

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Due to illness our Link Up sessions tomorrow with Producer Ross Carey are unfortunately cancelled. We'll be in touch with everyone who has booked via email and sessions will be re-scheduled for next week. Apologies from us for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience! 🙏

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

🚨DEADLINE MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER🚨 Don't forget to get your application in for one of our 3 paid Glow Up Your Creative Career residencies this Autumn! Full details and how to apply here: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved

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Get Involved | Dibby Theatre

Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

New Link up sessions are now open to book! Join Artistic Director Nathaniel J Hall and Producer Ross Carey for a free 1-2-1 mentoring session this Autumn ✨ Plus, there are still slots available next Tues 23 Sep with our amazing guest mentor Beau Azra-Scott. Book: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Last year’s Glow Up Your Creative Career recipient Holly Redford Jones gets into why you should apply for one of our paid Glow Up Your Creative Career residencies 👀 Available for LGBTQ+ theatre creatives in Greater Manchester - deadline: 22 Sep 2025 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Apply: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Suzanne Elvidge (she/her) @suzannewriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Glow Up Workshops: Give your career or arts business a Glow Up this autumn with our workshop series aimed at supporting more sustainable careers in the arts. www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved... #queerwriters @dibbytheatre.bsky.social

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Get Involved | Dibby Theatre

Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

📢 Announcing our next Link Up Mentor, Creative Producer & Artist Beau-Azra Scott 📢 Beau has worked for the likes of MIF, CityCo & From The Other, GMCA, MCR4Pal, Feel Good Club and more! Find our more about Beau and book a session with her now: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Apply for our Glow Up Your Creative Career Residencies now! The residency includes a fee for up to 5 days’ work, £250 for essential resources, and professional mentorship. Full details: www.dibbytheatre.org/glow-up-your... Deadline: 22 Sep 2025 #DibbyTheatre #LGBTQ #Theatre #GlowUp #Opportunity

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📢 Calling all LGBTQ+ creatives in Greater Manchester 📢 Our First Dibs programme is officially open! This year’s programme includes: 💥Free 1-2-1 Link Up mentoring sessions 💥Free Glow Up workshops 💥Paid Glow Up Residencies + More to be announced! Full details: www.dibbytheatre.org/get-involved

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Get Involved | Dibby Theatre

Our talent development programme First Dibs offers free-to-access professional training for LGBTQ+ creatives

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

In May we wrapped a 3 month tour of Toxic by @nathanieljhall.bsky.social - and what a tour it was ✨ After a big ol' evaluation we wanted to share highlights and production photos (courtesy of Rosie Powell)! Starting with some sexy stats, we're so proud of what we achieved 💚 #ToxicHighlights

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

THANK YOU Latest Brighton for this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Toxic at The Old Market last night! Catch the show again tonight as part of @brightonfringe.bsky.social, 7.30pm. Tickets here: www.theoldmarket.com/shows/toxic Read the review in full: thelatest.co.uk/brighton/202...

A graphic with 5 stars and “a must see exposé of queer life” LATEST BRIGHTON and an image of two men looking at their phones, sat on a stage set with exposed brickwork and colourful lighting.

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re excited that our last show of the tour will offer audio description! Come and see our closing night of the Toxic Tour at Arena Theatre 9 May, 7:30pm ✨ Tickets: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Suzanne Elvidge (she/her) @suzannewriter.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Hard hitting, funny, clever, heartbreaking - and the Q&A was brilliant

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Toxic on telly! 📺✨ Huge thank you to BBC South East Today for coming to chat to us about the show ahead of our @brightonfringe.bsky.social shows tonight & tomorrow night, 7:30pm at The Old Market. Catch the interview live 6:30pm tonight, and get your tickets here: www.theoldmarket.com/shows/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Us realising we only have three dates left of our Toxic UK tour 😭 See our critically acclaimed show at: The Old Market, 6-7 May (BSL interpreted performance 7 May) @brightonfringe.bsky.social Arena Theatre, 9 May (Audio described performance) Tickets available here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Cast & team at our post-show discussion last week 💖 TONIGHT we come to @thesjt.bsky.social 7.45pm, followed by a post-show discussion with our cast and Scarborough Pride. Just 4 venues left of our Spring tour! Come and see our sell-out show while tickets last 👀 www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The feedback we've received from our Toxic audiences this Spring tour has moved us to tears 💚 A HUGE thank you to everyone who has come to see the show so far. Next stop on the Toxic tour is Scarborough's @thesjt.bsky.social TOMORROW, 7.45pm! Full dates and tickets: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We are sending love and solidarity to all our trans colleagues and friends today in light of todays news. We stand with you. Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️✊ #StandByYourTrans

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StoneyCat ≅ 🏳️‍🌈💚🏳️‍⚧️ @stoneycat.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Lucky enough to see this last night -can't recommend it enough! The show was thought provoking; insightful; educational; -and funny! I felt recognition at the way stigma affects us, whatever the reason. nathanieljhall.bsky.social and Josh-Susan Enright were both excellent! 🙏 for talking to us after

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Nathaniel J Hall (@nathanieljhall.bsky.social)

Theatre-maker, HIV activist, general crank. Performer enq: orli@pha-agency.co.uk. General enq: hello@nathanieljhall.co.uk

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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Looking forward to seeing @dibbytheatre.bsky.social's #Toxic (again! 😀) by @nathanieljhall.bsky.social, directed by @scottlecrass.bsky.social at @bradford2025.co.uk's #LoadingBay tonight!

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

As part of our 2025 tour we are hosting a number of post show discussions with our cast and some brilliant hosts 👀 Join us as we get into the inspiration and themes for the show and ask us any and all questions! All dates and tickets here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A couple of gorgeous reviews from our Sheffield shows! Toxic is currently on tour - tonight we’re at Hat Factory Luton with many more venues coming up ✨ Full dates and tickets: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy International Trans Day of Visibility from all of us at Dibby 🏳️‍⚧️💞 Trans people have always existed. Trans rights are human rights. Trans people deserve the right to love, safety and equality. To all of our trans community - we see you, we hear you, and we love you! ✊ #TDOV #TransPride

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

SHEFFIELD! We have just released some more tickets for our sold out shows at @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social tonight and tomorrow night ⚡ Book now or forever hold your peace: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/toxic...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We’re delighted to announce that the Toxic playtext is now available to buy in our shop 📚 And right now you can purchase both First Time and Toxic playtexts for just £15! ✨ Toxic is now touring across the country - full dates and tickets on our website. Shop: www.dibbytheatre.org/category/all...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

“Every day be full of pride. A way they say to show that shame won’t break you. But sometimes it does. And maybe that’s okay.” ❤️‍🩹 TOMORROW Toxic kicks off its 11 venue tour ✨ Come and see the critically-acclaimed play from Nathaniel J Hall in a town near you! 🎟️ www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

HUGE thank you to Canal Street Kings who raised £250 for us in their Christmas raffle last year 💚 For those of you who don’t know, Canal Street Kings is an incredible drag king night in Manchester showcasing local talent 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Get to their next event Fri 28 Mar ✨ www.outsavvy.com/event/25677/...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

A unity so tight, so intoxicating, it might just fix everything 💚 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ North West End ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ West End Best Friend ★ ★ ★ ★ Curtain Call Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ Northern Soul ★ ★ ★ ★ Your MCR Toxic goes on tour March - May this year - tickets on sale now: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This Saturday we celebrate the best of local LGBTQ+ talent in Propel at Push Festival, including sweet vocals from King Navassa, new comedy from Holly Redford-Jones and Lionel Bitchie, and a WIP of Nathaniel J Hall’s next show A-Hole 👀 Sat 8 Feb, 7pm, HOME Manchester: homemcr.org/production/p...

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Your daily prescription for being gay 👀 Our sell-out show Toxic is on the road this Spring with all tour dates now on sale 🎉 Book now to avoid disappointment - tickets here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

A graphic post with a script extract that reads: Some days I think I'm only still here because of pills. Uppers, downers, disco biscuits, SSRIs, PrEP... your daily prescription for being gay.

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Ever had a kiss like this? 🔥 You can now book tickets to our critically-acclaimed show Toxic, coming to a town near you this Spring... Tour dates and tickets here: dibbytheatre.org/toxic #toxicscriptextracts

An extract from the Toxic script, a show by Dibby Theatre, that reads:

They kiss.

A deep, passionate, sweaty, middle-of-the-dancefloor, total centre-of-the-universe kiss.

The club fades away, only they matter or even exist right now.

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

New Year New Tour 👀 In just two months time we kick off our 2025 UK Tour of Toxic 🔥 Full tour dates and booking here: www.dibbytheatre.org/toxic

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

HELLO Bluesky! We're delighted to join the platform with a brand new tour announcement 👀 Our acclaimed show Toxic is going on tour in 2025, coming to 11 venues across the country! Tickets are flying already, so book early to avoid disappointment... Full dates & details: dibbytheatre.org/toxic

Promotional poster for "Toxic" tour 2025, showing tour dates and venues. Includes photos of two individuals embracing and several Polaroid-style images.

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