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Sarah Brigham

@sarahbrigham.bsky.social
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Originally from Hull, now residing in Derby. Artistic Director/CEO Derby Theatre. Not the views of anyone I work for. Lives with ACC. She/her

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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Have had a lovely time making our a little shop of horrors. Playing in Newcastle this week and opening in Derby 30th May
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Poor Frank Raw @poorfrankraw.co.uk · 23/03/2026
Final call ...
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I’m watching great British menu and its three female chefs and they are just so positive with each other and raising each other up and being positive about each other despite the competition. So often don’t see this! 🥲
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Zoë Grünewald @zoegrunewald.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
So many "can you come and speak..." invitations fade into silence when mention that you do actually need to be paid for the work you do in order to survive
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
3 emergency cover actors stood in for our production of The Great Gatsby due to sickness. just hours of rehearsal but they smashed it! Huge well done Emma Charlton, Oliver Mawdsley and Ivan Stott and the whole company who rejigged, re vibed and were amazing! @derbytheatre.bsky.social #Theatresky
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
And we have opened @derbytheatre.bsky.social Catch The Great Gatsby for the next 3 weeks!
An image of the cast taking a bow on the set which is sweeping staircase, curtains and huge art deco shaped chandelier with some stars and a comment from the audience “ incredible”
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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Great pics from The Great Gatsby at @pitlochryft.bsky.social here ⬇️⬇️. An outstanding show. Thank you @sarahbrigham.bsky.social and team. Beautiful adaptation for the stage by @elizabethnewman.bsky.social. #TheGreatGatsby #TheatreSky
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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Lots of wise words in this interview with @sarahbrigham.bsky.social on the relevance of The Great Gatsby to current life, on politics & putting it on stage at @pitlochryft.bsky.social. So many themes we could pick up on. I think @elizabethnewman.bsky.social’s adaptation was excellent. #TheatreSky
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Zam @zamwriter.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
A very interesting conversation about the future of theatre crit in light of recent staffing changes in the culture section at the leading print outlet in NY. youtu.be/UJ6lRsAS7qk?... #theatresky
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Is Theater Criticism Dead? Jesse Green, NYT, and the Future of Reviews
YouTube video by And That's Showbiz
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
"Why I'm Gatsby, old sport. Jay Gatsby, at your service." 🥂 Check out the trailer for THE GREAT GATSBY, our co-production with Derby Theatre. and currently on our Auditorium stage until 25 September. Catch the next shows this week on 17 and 18 July. 🎟️ on our website 🎥 Scot Macmillan
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Stunning few days at Departure Lounge Festival @derbytheatre.bsky.social with In Good Company. 3 days of workshops, networking, debate, performance and work in progress. So great to have the building filled with artists.
The words in good company departure lounge projected on the auditorium wallA network event - artists sat chatting The panel discussion Sarah listens to Maddie from the RepA work in progress performance by AK Golding
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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What did we make of Pitlochry's take on American classic The Great Gatsby?
Theatre reviewer David Pollock steps back into the 1920s - but this Gatsby isn't all glitzy and glamour.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Interview on staging The Great Gatsby. Interesting fact - there are only 2 Gatsby lavish parties in the book and the second is seen through Daisy’s eyes and vulgar. www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/getting-the-...
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Getting the Green Light: Bringing The Great Gatsby to life | Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Based in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is Scotland's leading producer of musical theatre and the country's only rurally-located, major arts organisation.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Coming to see The Great Gatsby? Listen to this first to get a good overview of the themes and ideas that have endured for 100 years www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, The Great Gatsby
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#TheGreatGatsby has opened at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Comes to Derby in October
The character stands below an onlooking band. The stage is saturated in pink The character Nick sits at a bar table in a spotlight- the eyes of TJ Eckleberg look onA man and woman in silohoute look like they may kiss Gatsby smiles at someone
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
We open The Great Gatsby this evening @pitlochryft.bsky.social co produced with @derbytheatre.bsky.social stunning design by Jen McGinley , LX Emma Jones, music Shonagh Murray, movement Sasha Harrington, sound Ivan Stott. Superb company of actors too - here we go!
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Scribe Playwriting Competition @scribeplays.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Submit your full length or one-act play to the 2026 Scribe Playwriting Competition at: scribeplaywriting.weebly.com -- #theater #playwriting #theatre #writing #writingcommunity #writer #dramaturgy #dramaturg #writers #writerscommunity #playwrights #theatersky #theatresky
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New International Encounter (NIE) @nie-theatre.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Last few spaces! Join us for a unique workshop opportunity to explore ensemble work, rhythm & physical theatre with the NIE team. We welcome artists & performers to Mšeno where we started in 2001, to share our ways of working. Find out more: nie-theatre.com/applications... #DYCP #TheatreSky #TYA
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Derby Theatre @derbytheatre.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
✨ Get ready for our next #MadeInDerby must-see! Kiss Me Quickstep is a dazzling, heart-warming peek behind the sequins of the competitive ballroom world – and it’s coming to #DerbyTheatre this June! 💃🕺 🎬 Teaser Trailer out now! → youtu.be/AhO3xkDBNgU 🎟 Book Today. - bit.ly/41qS7Ze 📅 6–21 June 2025
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Kiss Me Quickstep (2025) Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Derby Theatre
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Well said @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
See you here @derbytheatre.bsky.social
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
A beautiful evening with our community company @derbytheatre.bsky.social and their Dracula listening party - 7 stories and extracts to support @derbyuni.bsky.social Dracula project
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Duncan Clarke PR @duncanclarkepr.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Casting news for the @pitlochryft.bsky.social @derbytheatre.bsky.social production of @elizabethnewman.bsky.social exciting new adaptation of The Great Gatsby directed by @sarahbrigham.bsky.social Big thanks to @whatsonstage.bsky.social for the story. www.whatsonstage.com/news/cast-an...
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Cast announced for new adaptation of The Great Gatsby
It’ll play in Pitlochry and Derby
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
The Great Gatsby was published in April 1925 and tmrw in April 2025 we begin rehearsals for a new stage adaptation of this story of class, hope and how no matter how hard you try the establishment just won’t let you in. Catch it at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and then @derbytheatre.bsky.social
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
What do we do about regional theatre reviewing? We need reviewers who understand and represent our audiences who will see work of all scales and go on a critical journey with us. Who will give the emerging company in the studio a chance as much as a big show in the main house.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Not F **cking sorry by Access All Areas in @derbytheatre.bsky.social studio tonight was brilliant! Catch it if you can
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Saw Animal Farm @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social this afternoon. A story that felt very close to the bone! Stellar work by Amy Leach and Team
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Nottingham Playhouse (@nottmplayhouse.bsky.social)
World-class theatre made in Nottingham.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
And we are open at Polka! Catch this lovely show for small ones and their families. Integrated BSL and Creative Audio Description youtu.be/48OgI27rdDo?...
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TRAILER | Chicken Licken | Saturday 5 April - Sunday 11 May
YouTube video by PolkaTheatre
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
As I prepare to direct a new stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby for @derbytheatre.bsky.social and @Pitlochryfestivaltheatre im enjoying reading this by @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social
A copy of the book Careless People by Sarah Churchwell
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Why isnt this headline news???? We have gone so far backwards edition.thestage.co.uk/2025/04/02/c...
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Children living in deprived regions less likely to study arts, report finds
Children in the poorest parts of the country are less likely to study subjects such as dance, drama and music, a report claims. The Cultural…
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Dr. Carla Della Gatta @carladellagatta.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The PACNYC extended their call for submissions for The Democracy Cycle to April 16th. Accepted projects receive $30K commission + $30K towards the development process. At least 8 projects will be commissioned in this cycle. #theatre #theatresky #performance #dance pacnyc.org/the-democrac...
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The Democracy Cycle | Perelman Performing Arts Center
PAC NYC is a new home for emergent and established artists in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and media from New York and the world.
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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Exciting theatre news for Birmingham today. The Christmas 2025 show for The Alexandra is acclaimed Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Fiddler On The Roof. It's nominated for 13 Olivier Awards & runs in Brum from Dec 9 to Jan 3. General ticket sale opens tomorrow(Tue) #theatresky
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We open our Of Mice and Men at Bolton Octagon this evening! On for three weeks before we head to Keswick! See you here! #theatresky
A photo of the octagon main entrance. A sign above it says Hey Bolton Come on In
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Debbie @debbieinthelakes.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Many governments now advising people to avoid travel to the US, a UK punk band was denied access and deported because of their stand on Trump. It will be at least another 4 years until I travel to the US. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Members of British punk rock band UK Subs denied entry into the US
Three members of the pioneering band were detained and returned to the UK after flying to Los Angeles for a gig
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
We worked with Alex @derbytheatre.bsky.social he was an incredibly generous soul who allowed our creative team and young people to adapt his brilliant novel #Homegirl. Very sad news to lose this talent and light in the world www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
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Alex Wheatle, novelist and ‘Brixton Bard’, dies aged 62
The writer, who found success with young adult novels, inspired one of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe films which was based on the author’s childhood
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Buzzing rehearsal room this week with @maisonfoo.bsky.social upstairs and Sarah Kolawole downstairs - always busy @derbytheatre.bsky.social
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Agree @thestage.co.uk @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social we held a scratch night last Saturday with In Good Co. Artists paid £300, got professional photos &footage of sharing. Other theatres need to step up and offer the same or better especially those funded more edition.thestage.co.uk/2025/03/17/l...
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Lyn Gardner: Scratch nights help performers carve out an industry opening
While actor Shakeel Haakim was a RADA student he worked front of house at the Apollo Theatre during the run of For Black Boys Who…
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Meanwhile we have been supporting Sarah Kolawole to make sensory theatre for children with some other brilliant artists as part of our partnership with @graeaetheatre.bsky.social Beyond
Sarah poses by a sign Rehearsal room BTrudi runs with big butterfly wings, Simmi smiles at her sat in her wheelchair, Mills sits behind at his drums Milla drums as Sarah reads from her scriptRia is writing on a board as others watch on
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Does this signal the death knell of the industry systematically removing artistic voices from positions of power? Or of putting in place inexperienced artists without the right support? we work in an industry that doesn’t allow artistry to thrive when we need that more than ever atm
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Delighted to be supporting this @fifthword fifthword.co.uk/productions/...
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Pop-Up Plays – Fifth Word |
Everyone featured in the oral histories were interviewed on camera in October 2022 by young people from the African diaspora. The resulting stories have been dramatised by playwright Zodwa Nyoni and r...
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
What a total star Michael Sheen is www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Michael Sheen buys £1m worth of people's debts - BBC News
The Hollywood actor has helped 900 people in south Wales with their debts for a new documentary.
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Next stop Hull Truck Theatre - back home!
A picture of Hull truck theatre at dusk
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Ever was it thus…. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance in UK today, leading artists warn
Exclusive: Analysis by the Guardian shows a third of major arts leaders were educated privately
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Catch this beautiful show ! One more week @derbytheatre.bsky.social and then onto Hull Truck, Bolton Octagon and Theatre by the Lake
An image of two men ( George and Lennie) stood on stage against a sunset coloured background. The title Of Mice and men is on it plus lots of stars from reviews
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
#theatresky
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Great to have Souleyman with us today to talk about all the ways our production Of Mice and Men is accessible to Blind and Visually Impaired audiences @derbytheatre.bsky.social
Souleyman and two women have a touch tour giving them the chance to feel the props. He holds a braided whipSouleyman and actors Ben and Larry sit in the red plush seats of our auditorium
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Another lovely review for our Mice #theatresky eastmidlandstheatre.com/2025/02/12/r...
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Review: Of Mice and Men. Derby Theatre
From the very opening group tableaux of cast characters on stage we are assured of another very high quality main stage play at Derby Theatre in John Steinbeck’s classic, Of Mice and Men. Sup…
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Sarah Brigham @sarahbrigham.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
And another lovely review
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British Theatre Guide @britishtheatreguide.info · 14/02/2025
Theatre review: Of Mice and Men from Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Hull Truck Theatre and Theatre by the Lake at Derby Theatre www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/of-m...
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Theatre review: Of Mice and Men from Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Hull Truck Theatre and Theatre by the Lake at Derby Theatre
Theatre review of Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck) from Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Hull Truck Theatre and Theatre by the Lake at Derby Theatre - reviewer: Steve Orme
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Papatango Theatre Company @papatangotc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The Papatango Playwrights’ Studio is now open! Create a profile, connect with creatives and producers, and enjoy digital workshops, networking, one-to-one advice and funding opportunities - all at no cost. Sign up: papatango.co.uk/studio #PapatangoStudio #Theatre #Playwriting
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