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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

What happens when mothers in prison tell their own stories? From the award-winning creators of Key Change and Sugar, Rupture brings their voices to the screen this October. 🎟️Click the link to grab your ticket! #RuptureScreening2025 #OpenClasp #SparkForSocialChange openclasp.org.uk/production/r...

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Rupture

Rupture Screening Circuit 2025 “A strong and powerful performance, highlighting the flaws in the criminal justice system and how one person can evoke change.” Audience Member After a sold out live tou...

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Drama Online @dramaonlinelib.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Open Clasp: Theatre for Social Change is now live, exploring issues facing women and girls today. Discover 6 challenging and compelling performances co-created by women otherwise excluded by theatre and society: bit.ly/45wEYkZ @openclasp.bsky.social

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

📣 New on @dramaonlinelib.bsky.social - Open Clasp: Theatre for Social Change A collection of bold, socially engaged plays co-created with criminalised women, SWers and survivors of gender-based violence. Rooted in the North East. Reaching globally.

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Alliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Activists in Malta walked through the streets of Valletta in silence on the International Day of Action for Women's Health to to protest against “centuries of reproductive control”. Abortion in Malta remains illegal and inaccessible for the vast majority. Read more: lovinmalta.com/news/watch-d...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We highlighted the problems of the Nordic Model in our play Mycelial, co-created with sex workers globally, including the island of Ireland. Please read 👇

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Agenda Alliance @agenda-alliance.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Women's services continue to be underfunded - report out today from @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social shows 77% of women’s orgs don’t have the funding to deliver the Women’s Centre Model in 2025-26. The Women’s Centre Model works. But without urgent action, the services women rely on are at risk.

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

✉️ Did you know we have a monthly newsletter where you can find out about all things Open Clasp? If you want to hear first hand about the amazing stuff our team is getting up to then email bethany@openclasp.org.uk with your email to sign up‼️

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

🎉 Big news tickets for Mycelial have gone live! We’re beyond excited to share the BSL interpreted version with you, making the show even more accessible to our amazing community. Grab your tickets now by hitting the link below👇 openclasp.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/myce... #Mycelial #BSL #OpenClasp

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Mycelial BSL @TicketCo

Mycelial"Thank you for creating such beautiful art. I felt so seen as a sex worker."Written by Catrina McHugh MBEDirected by Laura LindowCo-created with sex work activistsA NEW film from the feminist ...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This year for Deaf Awareness Week we will be releasing our production Mycelial online with BSL interpretation. To grab your ticket click the link below. 👇 openclasp.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/myce...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

✨ Our CEO, Catrina, has been out and about again, this time spending an incredible afternoon with the one and only Patti Boo Rae. 🥂 They chatted all things Catrina, Open Clasp, and even shared a bottle of champagne. 🍾 You won't want to miss this conversation. Link below🔽 linktr.ee/ChattiPatti

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

📢Join our partners @redumbrellaeireann and @swaiireland in Belfast, on Tuesday 29th April at 7pm! Our film, Mycelial, highlighted the impact of the Nordic Model on s*x workers North and South of Ireland, and how harmful it is. Email danielle@reclaimtheagenda.org to register.

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Open Clasp stands in solidarity with trans women, always have and always will.

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Professor Laura Abbott @midwifeteacher.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The evidence keeps piling up: Pregnant women in prison face higher risks of gestational diabetes which can lead to preeclampsia & poor birth outcomes. Alternatives to imprisonment need to be actioned urgently. @birthcompanions.bsky.social @janeystarling.bsky.social @cleanbrk.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk

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‘Alarming’ data reveals high diabetes risk for pregnant women in English jails

Freedom of information requests show that female prisoners are three times more likely to suffer gestational diabetes

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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This month's @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social recs spot on as always - mine is @openclasp.bsky.social Rupture, coming to @livetheatre.bsky.social and touring

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Sex Workers Alliance Ireland @swaiireland.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

We are collaborating with Red Umbrella Éire (formerly the Red Umbrella Film Festival) for this FREE viewing of Mycelial by @openclasp.bsky.social. Afterwards, there will be a panel discussion. Wed 26th Feb Unit 44 Park Shopping Centre, Prussia St, Dublin, D07 AE10 Doors: 7pm Start 7:30pm

Film Screening: Mycelial
Panel Discussion on sx work and Decrim

Wednesday 26th Feb
Unit 44 Park Shopping Centre, Prussia St, Dublin, D07 AE10

Doors: 7pm
Start 7:30pm

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Independent Theatre Council @itc-arts.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Looking for a new challenge? Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at @volcanotheatre.bsky.social @almeida.co.uk @openclasp.bsky.social @highlysprung.bsky.social @itc-arts.bsky.social and more www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The notebooks are ready & the🔥is lit in West End Women & Girls Centre library as we welcome our Gold Star Members & women from the centre to our first writing class with Artistic Director & Writer, Catrina. The new women's library is a beautiful space to be creative on this grey, overcast day! 🖌

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

#jobAd: Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social are #recruiting for a full time Executive Director £39,826 - £44,854 pro rata Apply before 28 February connectedvoice.org.uk/jobs/executi... … #charity #career #opportunity

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Executive Director | Connected Voice

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Independent Theatre Council @itc-arts.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Looking for a new challenge for the new year? Take a look at our jobs board for opportunities at @levelcentre.bsky.social @openclasp.bsky.social @extantltd.bsky.social @20storieshigh.bsky.social and more www.itc-arts.org/industry-opp...

BLINK 'Elvis Died of Burgers' - image credit Roswitha Chesher

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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

🎭 @openclasp.bsky.social is seeking a new driven and dynamic Executive Director with a passion for co-creating new theatre. Closing - 28 Feb Location - Newcastle ££ - £39.8K-£44.8K disabilityarts.online/opportunity-l……

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

💜 Rupture 💜 We’re thrilled to announce that the amazing Narisha Lawson will be reprising her role as Destiny in Rupture on tour this March! Narisha trained at the Television Workshop Nottingham from the age of 7. Her credits include Doctors (BBC), New Worst Witch (ITV) and...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Rupture- Our New One-Woman Show is Going on Tour this March💜 Don’t miss the chance to experience this beautiful and powerful performance live. 🎟️Book Tickets for Rupture NOW 👇 openclasp.org.uk/productions/...

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

💜Rupture Tour Venues 💜 We’re thrilled to bring Rupture to audiences this March! Find the venue closest to you and don’t miss this insightful piece, that delves into the experiences of mothers in prison. 🎟️Book tickets for your nearest venue here: openclasp.org.uk/productions/...

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Sex Workers Alliance Ireland @swaiireland.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Are you in an organisation that provides services to the LGBTQI+ community? We are extremely pleased to announce that we have received funding to provide Sex Worker Awareness Training (SWAT) for LGBTQI+ Services.

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National Ugly Mugs @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

📣 Job opportunity - CEO! We are looking for the person who will lead NUM's policy advocacy work as our CEO. Applicants must be based in the UK, and lived experience of sex work is desirable. Click below for core responsibilities, person spec & how to apply: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/nationa...

Text reads: We are hiring! Chief Executive Officer (CEO). UK-based, part time, 30 hours per week. Read full details on Charity Job"

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As we usher in 2025, Artistic Director & Writer, Catrina, reflects back. "Reflecting back on Open Clasp, our year where, we once again witness the value of the arts to support and fight for the human rights of women and communities we co-create with." openclasp.wordpress.com/2024/12/31/o...

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One Year Ends and Another Begins

Auld Lang Syne ‘for old times sake’ referring to a shared past that underpins current relationships’. I’m writing this blog as one year ends and another begins. Reflecting back on Open …

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Sex Workers Alliance Ireland @swaiireland.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We are closing up shop for the holidays and will reopen on the 6th Jan 2025. Our email and phone will not be monitored during those days. Sign up for our newsletter or donate to us through our website: sexworkersallianceireland.org Let's hope for a better new year for sex workers in Ireland.

SORRY WE'RE Closed written in neon lights on a black brickwork background

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Agenda Alliance @agenda-alliance.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, we share a guest blog from our member, @openclasp.bsky.social. They share context for their new film, Mycelial, which explores the connected experiences of sex worker activists worldwide. Read: buff.ly/3OYbKBV

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Sex Workers Alliance Ireland @swaiireland.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Check out our new video that showcases our Sex Worker Awareness Training (SWAT) and the work of SWAI. Sex workers need services that recognise their rights and provide non-stigmatising support. If your organisation would like to take our training, please get in touch. youtu.be/RzNqTtmpEl4?...

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Changing the conversation

YouTube video by Sex Workers Alliance Ireland

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Agenda Alliance @agenda-alliance.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

16 Days of Activism is now over, bringing to a close a critical period for organisations working with women and girls across our alliance. Here's a round-up of various launches and campaigns from across our membership this year: www.agendaalliance.org/news/16days-...

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16 Days of Activism across our alliance

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Steph Scott @stephscott.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It was a privilege to be at WEWG tonight to see @openclasp.bsky.social screening of Mycelial. Raw. Powerful. It was an honour to be in the space with you all.

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

We're screening Mycelial at West End Women & Girls Centre, 10th & 11th Dec. Come join us, watch a film co-created with sex work activists & hear from co-creators & regional activists on the laws, workers rights, harm reduction & how to be an ally! Tickets from £6.50 eventbrite.co.uk/e/mycelial-w...

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Mycelial - West End Women and Girls Centre

An Open Clasp Theatre Company film, co-created with sex work activists. With post-show discussion. NOTE: 12.30 event on11th is Women only

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Sex Workers Alliance Ireland @swaiireland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

🗣 Join us for the webinar on how the law can support or restrict Sex Workers' Rights on Dec 3rd at 10 a.m. Hear from Dr. Lynzi Armstrong on her new report, which explores the experiences of sex workers in Scotland, New Zealand, and ROI. Email Danielle to register danielleereclaimtheagenda.org.

International Sex Workers’ Rights Day discussion - How law can support or restrict Sex Workers' Rights

3 December, 10am, online ,

On International Sex Workers' Rights Day join us to hear from feminist criminologist Lynzi Armstrong (Victoria University of Wellington) on her new report, which explores experiences of sex workers in Scotland, New Zealand and the Republic of Ireland, and representatives from Sex Workers' Rights organisations on why the current law in Northern Ireland is harmful.
Email Danielle to register danielleereclaimtheagenda.org

Logos for Amnesty | Reclaim the Agenda | Sex Workers Alliance Ireland | Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Annah Pickering from Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers Collective, a co-creator on Mycelial & Gold Star Member of Open Clasp, explains how the movement needs support and allies. Watch Mycelial NOW: openclasp.ticketco.events. For more info & resources on sex worker rights, visit www.nzpc.org.nz

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Open Clasp Theatre Company @openclasp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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Cleo Kali • Kink Witch ⛓️ @cleokali.com · 24/11/2024

Decrim in action back home - solidarity with the Penthouse picket ✊ “Today, we walk out – until our needs are met… You raise your cut on extra services we provide, without a raise for the ones providing it... We worked here because we felt comfortable, now we feel controlled.”

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Sex worker allegedly assaulted in Sydney brothel as women strike for better pay

Protesters at Penthouse in CBD demand fairer conditions and allege club changed pricing structure

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