Reposted by Get The ChanceNationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/05/2026Wales needs a dedicated focal point for its visual arts a national platform capable of strengthening the artistic ecosystem, and projecting Wales’s creative inheritance onto the global stage ✍️Iestyn ap Rhobert wp.me/p8Mk4U-1lIl 054
Reposted by Get The Chancewahwncymru.bsky.social @wahwncymru.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Last chance to nominate yourself or someone else for the second @getthechance.bsky.social Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026! More info here! getthechance.wales/2026/02/13/l...getthechance.walesLaunching the Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026 - Get The ChanceThe second, Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026 sponsored by Ffilm Cymru, Tanio, Tempo Time Credits, Theatr Clwyd, and Porters Cardiff, are now live! The Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Award... 111
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Thanks to Common/Wealth for supporting the Cultural Impact Awards 2026! “Common/Wealth is delighted to support the awards this year. It’s important that we take time to celebrate and recognise the incredible breadth of artistic work happening across Wales” 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceGet The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Join our team of volunteer critics to access a world of amazing culture! 022
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 18/02/2026The Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026 are now live! The Awards celebrate high quality, cultural activity that reaches a broad range of the public and its positive impact on their quality of life. More information and nominate 👉🏼 getthechance.wales/2026/02/13/l...getthechance.walesLaunching the Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026 - Get The ChanceThe second, Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2026 sponsored by Ffilm Cymru, Tanio, Tempo Time Credits, Theatr Clwyd, and Porters Cardiff, are now live! The Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Award... 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Join our team of volunteer critics to access a world of amazing culture! 022
Reposted by Get The ChanceAurora Orchestra @auroraorchestra.bsky.social · 06/05/2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The chemistry was a joy to see' @getthechance.bsky.social Next stop on our Carnival tour: Britten Pears Arts/Snape Maltings on Sunday 11 May. getthechance.wales/2025/05/04/r...getthechance.walesReview, Carnival, Frantic Assembly x Aurora Orchestra, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London by James Ellis - Get The ChanceIt has been a pleasure seeing a select few of the performances at the Southbank Centre’s Multitudes festival. It’s a thrill to know it will be back in 2026, who knows what bold work will be created th... 021
Reposted by Get The ChanceTaking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 23/03/2025We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's Cultural Impact Awards at Porters, organised by @getthechance.bsky.social , supported by Tempo Time Credits. The award was presented to us by trustee Sara Beer, who had kept it a complete secret. 131
Reposted by Get The ChanceOwen Thomas @owenplaywright.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Last night was very special. Huge thanks to all @getthechance.bsky.social x 041
Reposted by Get The ChanceTaking Flight Theatre @takingflightco.bsky.social · 11/03/2025We are delighted to have made the longlist for the Get the Chance Impact Awards 2025 in the categories of Disabled Creativity & Public Event, & thrilled that Steph Bailey-Scott is on the list in the facilitator of the year category. Rydym yn falch iawn heddiw! getthechance.wales/2025/03/11/t...getthechance.walesThe Get the Chance, Impact Awards, Longlist 2025 - Get The ChanceThe Panel for the Get The Chance, Impact Awards 2025, supported by Tempo Time Credits, Ffilm Cymru Wales and Porters Cardiff, met last week to decide the Long and Shortlist for this years awards. The ... 001
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 10/03/2025The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 Longlist, supported by Tempo Time Credits and Porters Cardiff will go live in 24 Hours! getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...getthechance.walesLaunching the Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 - Get The ChanceThe Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 supported by Tempo Time Credits and Porters Cardiff, Launch this month! The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 celebrate high quality, cultur... 001
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 28/02/2025⚠️ The Deadline to nominate for the Get the Chance, Cultural Impact Awards is this coming Monday! 🚨 getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...getthechance.walesLaunching the Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 - Get The ChanceThe Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 supported by Tempo Time Credits and Porters Cardiff, Launch this month! The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards, 2025 celebrate high quality, cultur... 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 16/02/2025The Get The Chance, Cultural Impact Awards supported by Tempo Time Credits & Porters Cardiff, launch this month! The Awards celebrate high quality, cultural activity that reaches a broad range of the public & its positive impact on their quality of life. getthechance.wales/2025/02/12/l...getthechance.wales 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Under Milk Wood Open Casting Call for Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors in Wales. Theatr Clwyd hosts an open call to Welsh/Wales-based Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors for a major new touring production as part of the Craidd Partnership. www.theatrclwyd.com/take-part/ar...theatrclwyd.comOpen Casting - Under Milk Wood | Theatr ClwydOpen Casting Call for Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors in Wales. Theatr Clwyd hosts an open call to Welsh/Wales-based Deaf, disabled and/or neur 073
Reposted by Get The ChanceThe Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Are you based in East Anglia/South East or In Cornwall/Somerset/South Wales... Can you write coherently with critical thinking? If so we would love to hear from you to help build our teams in these regions. www.thereviewshub.com/join-trh/ #theatre #uktheatrethereviewshub.comJoin The Reviews Hub - The Reviews HubWe are always looking for new members to join our regional reviewing teams or features team. If you would like to get involved then please use the form below to get in touch. Please include either lin... 001
Reposted by Get The ChanceAnita Holford @anitaholford.bsky.social · 22/01/2025A new 'sector snapshot' report on the state of the performing arts in Wales says that one of the “most persistent sources of frustration” is “feeling unable to rigorously communicate the social value & impact”. Does 'the arts and culture' have a framing problem? www.linkedin.com/posts/anitah...linkedin.comAnita Holford on LinkedIn: A new 'sector snapshot' report on the state of the performing arts in…A new 'sector snapshot' report on the state of the performing arts in Wales says that one of members’ “most persistent sources of frustration” is “feeling… 011
Reposted by Get The ChanceUnearthed Festival @unearthedfestival.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Blessings! Unearthed Festival 2025 is a family friendly gathering of tribes to celebrate the expansion and interconnection of our hearts and minds through music, arts, workshops and more, located in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Wanna know more? Head to our website :) www.unearthedfestival.co.uk 001
Reposted by Get The ChanceCardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 27/01/2025🎬 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 | 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫: THIS WEEK @ Pontardawe Arts Centre! We are travelling across Wales to bring you 9 animated short films - made in Cymru! 🏴 Join us in Pontardawe! + Recorded filmmaker Q&A & the chance to contribute to an animation 🌀 📅 THU 30 JAN 🕖 7pm 📍 PAC More info ⇨ bit.ly/4fO5dVE 032
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Feed and Read, brilliant work by Splott Community Volunteers. 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceAndrea McKenzie @andimck.bsky.social · 24/01/2025The season looks so good, it’s really heartening for Scottish theatre 011
Reposted by Get The ChanceNational Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 24/01/2025📣 ANNOUNCING #NTS2025 📣 🏴 Three world premieres, a West End transfer, five in association productions, six touring productions reaching 47 venues in Scotland & London & sited community projects Ready to find out more? 👇 www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/natio... 📸 Kirsty Anderson 1317
Reposted by Get The ChanceJen Lunn @jensomelunn.bsky.social · 19/01/2025I imagine if you follow me on here, you care about the arts. Some of you will be based in England and some in Wales. Either way, please consider reading this short letter to Welsh government and signing if you agree… docs.google.com/forms/d/1bfc...docs.google.comWe, the undersigned organisations, welcome the Senedd culture committee’s report and recommendations on the state of funding of the arts in Wales. Arts spending in Wales per head is now the lowest in ... 022
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Are there any online cultural, community organisations discussing the impact of social media platforms being increasingly right wing and spreading disinformation and what can be done to provide alternative information? 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 22/01/2025A new Free songwriting workshop for new parents/carers. 👇🏼 011
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Mold Carnival by Simon Kensdale "Events like Mold Carnival give young people the chance to experiment and gain experience. There is nothing quite like appearing on stage in front of a substantial live audience, especially if you are only nine years old." getthechance.wales/2025/01/21/m...getthechance.walesMold Carnival by Simon Kensdale - Get The ChanceIn 1895, the star attractions at the Mold Carnival were Leino, the Flying Trapezist; Signor Rovollo, the Gymnastic Wonder and Professor Crannio,’The Marvellous Conjurer. In 1904, Carnival music was su... 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceEffie McGuire Ward @effiemward.bsky.social · 11/01/2025A small glimmer seeing a new Dance and Movement for Wellbeing course being launched by Derby University amidst so many dance course closures of latederby.ac.ukDance and Movement for Wellbeing BA (Hons) - Dance - University of DerbyUniversity of Derby logoUniversity of Derby logoStudy BA (Hons) Dance and Movement for Wellbeing BA (Hons) and become one of the 'most employable' graduates in the UK. Enquire about this course or visit us at an Open Day. 053
Reposted by Get The ChanceNottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 07/01/2025ICYMI – we’re recruiting! Kick start 2025 with an exciting new opportunity here at Nottingham Playhouse. Applications for the Head of Construction role close on Monday, so don’t miss out! Apply today: bit.ly/NPJobOpp 046
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 06/01/2025V sad news from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School today. oldvic.ac.uk/news/an-impo...oldvic.ac.ukAn important announcement regarding future undergraduate training at the school - Bristol Old Vic Theatre SchoolFor almost 80 years, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – one of the most well-regarded and successful drama schools in the UK – has prepared talented students from all walks of life to join the creative ... 010
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Our Name Our name comes from a conversation between the comedian Billy Connolly and former Scottish trade union leader Jimmy Reid. At Reid’s funeral in 2010 Connolly stated; 100
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 04/01/2025We share many of the thoughts regarding a critical response to the arts as playwright Shelagh Delaney in this interview by ITN from 1959. youtu.be/SM22loR53TQyoutu.beShelagh Delaney is interviewed by ITN in 1959YouTube video by Channel 4 News 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Review, LSO, La rondine, Barbican, London by James Ellis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"a lovely thing to admire" getthechance.wales/2024/12/24/r...getthechance.walesReview, LSO, La rondine, Barbican, London by James Ellis - Get The ChanceWith the tenure of Antonio Pappano with the London Symphony Orchestra now under way, London will be treated to both concert and operatic offerings. The idea of these concert operas are mouth-watering,... 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceMichael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 20/12/2024If ever there’s a great bunch of people doing inspiring sector-leading work that it would be amazing to work with, it would be @ourmoh.bsky.social. 2025 could be your chance. Some great opportunities going with them in the next few weeks 👇❤️ 001
Reposted by Get The ChanceNationCymru @nation.cymru · 20/12/2024A teenager from south west Wales has been ‘commended’ in the 16-18 category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with a photo of a horsenation.cymruWelsh teen commended in RSPCA awards with atmospheric horse photoA teenager from south west Wales has been ‘commended’ in the 16-18 category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with a photo of a horse. Edward Lee Davies, 18, from Neath, was commended for hi... 0204
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Congrats to the Welsh/Wales based team who worked on “The Invitation by Katherine Chandler, producer John Norton, BBC Audio Wales & West” for their nomination in The BBC Audio Drama Awards 2025 Best Original Single Drama. 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Western Mail, National Newspaper of Wales Think the information in the article is incorrect? NTW didn’t lose money because of Welsh Government cut backs, they didn’t receive funding after going through the latest ACW Investment Review and failed to satisfy the criteria. 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceArts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 18/12/2024National Theatre Wales (NTW) will no longer exist in its current form following the loss of its core funding from Arts Council Wales (ACW) in 2023, the organisation has said.buff.lyNational Theatre Wales ‘ceases to exist’ as company adopts new model after grant cut - Arts ProfessionalNational Theatre Wales (NTW) will no longer exist in its current form following the loss of its core funding from Arts Council Wales (ACW) in 2023, the organisation has said. Speaking to the BBC, NTW's... 086
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Hi wondering if colleagues have any thoughts on this news? 000
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Latest reviews on our site. Get in touch to join our team of volunteer critics and earn Tempo Time Credits! 000
Reposted by Get The ChancePACE Theatre @pacetheatre.com · 17/12/2024Our set and costume designer, @frazzyfrufru.bsky.social, took part in a fab panel discussion yesterday, focusing on the essential behind-the-scenes roles who make panto happens. Listen again here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (You can hear Fraser from 19 mins 53 secs in).bbc.co.ukAfternoons - The Arts Mix - A behind-the-scenes Panto special! - BBC SoundsChris Stuart Wilson, Emily Robertson and Fraser Lappin on behind the scenes of a Panto 033
Reposted by Get The ChanceNed Glasier @nedglasier.com · 17/12/2024I have a spare, free placement place on my next Co-creation with Young People and Communities course from 8-10 January. You’ll help take notes during the course with another note-taker and take part in the rest of it with the other participants. 103
Reposted by Get The ChanceKaren Dell’Armi @karendellarmi.bsky.social · 17/12/2024www.theguardian.com/society/2024...theguardian.comConsuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research findsEngaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’ 042
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Hi @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social as someone involved in the early days of NTW and their critical scheme, which inspired us to exist, just wondering if you have any thoughts on this news? Thanks 100
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 18/12/2024BBC Wales News “Final curtain goes down on National Theatre Wales” www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comNational Theatre Wales shuts after losing Arts Council Wales cashOne official at the company says it is "devastating" after a year of difficult self-reflection. 001
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Review Abel Selaocoe – Christmas from Around the World with BBC Singers at the Milton Court Hall review by Tanica Psalmist " A Mind-blowing & extraordinary performance" getthechance.wales/2024/12/07/a...getthechance.walesAbel Selaocoe - Christmas from Around the World with BBC Singers at the Milton Court Hall review by Tanica Psalmist - Get The ChanceIn conjunction Abel Selaocoe & the BBC singers concert, was the prepared setup, as the live show recorded for BBC Radio 3 in broadcast of Radio 3 Live concert on Thursday 5th December 2024, at the Mil... 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceWxmbloke @wxmbloke.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Not just Wales unfortunately but museums libraries and orchestras all getting cut. Instead of sorting out fundamental problems they go for the easy targets. Small budgets that get even smaller. Statutory services need major reviews first. 022
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 06/12/202440 Years of Theatre Celebrated With Pride & Humour Theatr na n'Og Neath Company Telling National Stories , Theatre of Wales www.theatre-wales.co.uk/reviews/revi... 000
Reposted by Get The ChanceGet The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Interested in reviewing contemporary folk in South Wales? Please get in touch to join our team and earn @tempo_tweets for volunteering your time! 031
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Review Mother Goose, Theatr Clwyd by Donna Williams ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It’s got everything, from a brilliant script, a stellar cast and the perfect balance of wit, sentiment and tradition with a sprinkling of Christmas cheer" getthechance.wales/2024/12/03/r...getthechance.walesReview Mother Goose, Theatr Clwyd by Donna Williams - Get The ChancePhoto credit: Andrew AB It was a joy to be back in the newly refurbished main theatre at Theatr Clwyd for their annual Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime this year. Theatr Clwyd is currently undergoing a huge re... 010
Get The Chance @getthechance.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Latest review for Get The Chance from Gareth Williams “while there are well-trodden tropes in this latest series, there are also moments of nail-biting tension, surprising twists, and interesting character portrayals" getthechance.wales/2024/12/01/s...getthechance.walesSeries Review, Cleddau, S4C, by Gareth Williams - Get The ChanceCleddau was not without its faults. But the latest Welsh crime drama on S4C had enough to entice viewers back for more. Each new addition to the Welsh-language channel’s catalogue needs to bring somet... 000