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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We're Finalists! 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 It recognises our interdisciplinary work with Prof Ian Williams, made possible thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & the Sustainability and Resilience Institute at @unisouthampton.bsky.social #NRAwards

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We’re truly grateful to have received @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for our R&D project at Wilts Creative We’ve partnered with the Environmental Science Dept @unisouthampton.bsky.social to co-create a show with primary schools in partnership with Make the Sunshine & @crying-out-loud.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Happy #HappyWorldTheatreDay 🎭 We love bringing theatre to people in their local areas. Whether that be in a Theatre, a Hospital, a Library, a School or a Community Centre it’s our privilege to tell stories in places that are accessible to our audiences. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We’re counting down the days until we’re back on HOME TURF! 🥳🥳🥳 Salisbury folks, these are our last scheduled local performances so don’t miss out It’s going to be a special few days in the wonderful Salberg Theatre. You can find the ticket link here: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/stori...

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Stories in the Dust | Wiltshire Creative

The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell storie

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

2025 has been mega! We delivered 88 shows (that's 5,095 audience members!) and ran 38 workshops. We developed our Creative Health offering. We delivered at conferences along our fantastic Prof Ian. Thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and all our wonderful funders, supporters and partners

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Iona & Prof Ian (Southampton University) attended ‘Sustainable Theatre: A Global Challenge’ hosted by The Theatre Green Book We’re passionate about sustainable slow touring, reducing our impact, reaching communities and giving young people a platform to be heard. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

So excited for this step for TGB. Very proud to be a part of their touring committee 🌱

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

What a way to kick off half term at #HarlowPlayhouse ⁣ Gorgeous venue, fantastic staff (shout out to Will!) two packed shows and lovely comments to finish.⁣ ⁣ We’re having the best time touring this show and meeting our lovely audiences. ⁣ ⁣ #harlow #familytheatre #theatre #sustainabletheatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We’re performing at the beautiful Riverhouse Barn for just ONE show only! Make sure to catch us at 2pm for some music, some storytelling and a big adventure 🙌🏽 Book your tickets here: www.riverhousebarn.co.uk/events/12143... 🌱✨ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #touring

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Surrey friends assemble 🙌🏽✨ We’re ticking this gorgeous venue off the bucket list- so excited!! Get your tickets here: farnhammaltings.com/events/stori... 🌱 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #theatre #familytheatre #theatregreenbook #puppetry #ecofable #NationalLottery #surrey #farnham

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Harlow!!! We’ll be sharing Stories in the Dust at Harlow Playhouse on Saturday 18th October 🌱 Pay What You Can shows are at 11am & 2pm 💫We can’t wait 🙌🏽 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #theatre #familytheatre #touring #theatregreenbook #uktour #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The tour has kicked off with a full day of classroom and bedside performances at Oxford Hospital School. Huge thanks to Tiny Ideas Oxford for having us as part of their amazing festival. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @ouhospitals.bsky.social #CreativeHealth #hospital #theatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝.⁣ ⁣ Will our intrepid explorers find what they're looking for? Maybe! Will tin roulette be a bad one? Possibly! Will they have fun doing it? YES! ⁣ ⁣ Ticket link in bio 🦁🛒🌱 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 🦁⁣ ⁣ We're delivering workshops in schools before all coming together to see the show. ⁣ Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for supporting the delivery of our Slow Touring model, enabling us to embed our work into communities.

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Just one month until our Autumn 2025 tour kicks off!! All the venues and show dates with links to tickets are on our website (link in bio) 🌱 Now all that’s left to do is polish the trolleys, oil the wheels and head out! ✨ We cannot wait! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #touringtheatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Thank you #SalisburyJournal for this write-up about the 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 strand of our work. ⁣ Developed thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with #starsappeal part of the @artcareuk.bsky.social programme at Salisbury District Hospital⁣. ⁣ Link to article in bio 🗞

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Crying Out Loud @crying-out-loud.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Brilliant to be a part of this with you @storiesinthedust.bsky.social! Excited to see what happens next with this. 👏

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Today we hosted an event alongside Prof Ian at the Future Towns Innovation Hub @unisouthampton.bsky.social ⁣ It explored the Arts/Humanities : Science/Engineering Nexus. It also evaluated our work that has been funded by the Sustainability & Resilience Institute and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 - 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣ ⁣ An especially adapted musical, theatrical performance designed for walkabout and bedside delivery in hospitals and care settings. ⁣ Developed thanks to public funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

HERE WE GO!! We are super excited to announce that tickets for our Autumn tour are now on sale 🌱 All ticket links are on our website! Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @poundarts.bsky.social & MAST for your continued support! #acesupported #tour #uktouring #puppetry #familytheatre

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We’ve been busy developing our #CreativeHealth offering, a core strand of our work, thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and in partnership with @artcareuk.bsky.social These 📸 were taken at Salisbury Hospital during the filming of our BRAND NEW trailer which we'll share very soon!

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Today we shared the story behind our collaboration with @unisouthampton.bsky.social & met wonderful people who work to ensure that stories & creativity are accessible to young people across the country. ⁣ Thank you so much @familylearning.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #letscreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We've had 2 fantastic days delivering our hospital adaptation thanks to funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Trailer coming soon! 🎥 "That’s put a smile on his face for the first time in ages." "I wasn’t in this world then, I was far away." “Mesmerising.” #letscreate #acesupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Countdown to the @familylearning.bsky.social conference begins! ⁣⁣ Join Anna and Ian as they share what happened when their arts and science worlds unexpectedly collided ⁣⁣ @unisouthampton.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social ⁣⁣ #acesupported #letscreate #StoryPowerConference #FamilyLearning

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

We are hosting a workshop at this incredible event, all about the story behind how we made Stories in the Dust - joining forces with the arts and science! We are so excited!!! 🧬🛒♻️🦁 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Full day of Team Science 🤘🏻🧬 ⁣ Evaluating & planning the events that we have coming up in the next few months. 😁⁣ A huge thank you to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & the Sustainability and Resilience Institute of @unisouthampton.bsky.social for supporting this work. ⁣ #letscreate #acesupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

And that’s a wrap on Spring tour 2025! 🥳🛒 We’re parking the trolleys for now but can’t wait to be back out in autumn - tour dates coming soon!! Huge (huuuge) thanks to our partners and the continued support from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #NationalLottery #ACEsupported #LetsCreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Yesterday we performed in the spinal unit at Salisbury Hospital to patients & their families. We loved every second. Huge thanks to @artcareuk.bsky.social @nationallottery.bsky.social & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for the support of our #creativehealth work. #ACEsupported #LetsCreate

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Another week sharing Stories in the Dust around the country! 🌱 Highlights include the incredible #Hirwaun Ymca and The Point #Eastleigh 🙌🏽 Lighting up these venues was so exciting!⁣ ⁣ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ruraltouring #theatregreenbook #uktour #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

1 year ago today we headed to Parliament to launch the publication of our scientific paper! We’re excited for the future of sustainable touring & the challenges and opportunities this work continues to bring through the support of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @unisouthampton.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Tuesday we spent a Full day Salisbury District Hospital delivering bedside adapted performances of finishing the day in the beautiful Horatio's Garden 🌿⁣ ⁣ Looking forward to taking the full show to the spinal unit in a couple of weeks! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @artcareuk.bsky.social ⁣

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Lovely end to the week with shows at Sparc Theatre @artsalive.bsky.social and Front Room #Westonsupermare followed by meet the puppets with our audiences. We’re loving every second! 1 more week to catch us on tour this spring 🌤️ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Half term so far!! We’ve been to @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social , #WemTownHall - @artsalive.bsky.social & @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social We’ve loved meeting new audiences! ‘𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸, 𝘮𝘺 2𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 5 𝘺𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴.’ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

2 front covers in 2 DAYS!! 📖🤩 What a treat it’s been to perform at #Newhampton Arts Centre in #Wolverhampton and #Wem Town Hall! 🥳 Huge thank you to @artsalive.bsky.social #BlackCountryTouring & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for supporting these shows in these brilliant venues. #ACESupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Stories in the Dust is travelling to Hireuan YMCA in Aberdare for a 6pm show on Thursday 24th April 🛒🌱 Book your tickets via their website or through the link in our bio- there’s only one show so you don’t wanna miss it! #uktour #springtour #ACEsupported #NationalLottery #hirwaun #aberdare

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Two amazing arts centres in two days!! Both wonderful converted venues- Colchester Arts Centre once a church and @dorchesterarts.bsky.social once a corn exchange 🌱 Thank you to both the brilliant teams! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

#Weston-Super-Mare!! Our two travellers will be parking their trolley for two performances of Stories in the Dust in just over a week’s time! 🛒🌱 Get your tickets through the link in our bio 💫 We look forward to seeing you there! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #westonsupermare

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

We've had the loveliest time at Midlands Arts Centre today! ⁣ What an amazing venue. It was absolutely buzzing with events! ⁣ Huge thanks to the awesome team & wonderful audiences. ⁣ Feeling grateful 🥰 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #theatre #touring #Birmingham #storiesinthedust

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Isle of Wight you were fantastic! ⛴️ We performed shows for 430+ children & 7 workshops delivered across 3 schools. Huge thanks to @creativeisland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social for supporting this work & to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & #NationalLottery for making it all possible 🌱

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Amazing 1st day on #IsleofWight 🙌🏻 Delivering school shows & drama based climate science workshops developed alongside @unisouthampton.bsky.social Huge thanks to our partners & funders for supporting this wk! @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @crying-out-loud.bsky.social @creativeisland.bsky.social

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Crying Out Loud @crying-out-loud.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Congratulations @storiesinthedust.bsky.social and we love the drawing! 👏

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We’re bringing Stories in the Dust to @dorchesterarts.bsky.social on the 9th April 🛒🌱🦁 Book your tickets here: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2024/12/10/w... ”𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘌𝘚𝘛”- Leon aged 6 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #familytheatre #ACEsupported #dorset #dorsetwhatson #dorchester

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We’ve had such a special week delivering the show in different spaces! We’ve been to a school, a village hall, a library AND an arts centre (with live captioning!) Bring on the rest of Spring tour! 🛒💫 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

We’re buzzing to bring Stories in the Dust to @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social on Saturday 12th April at 11am and 2pm 🌱💫 With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world🛒 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

We cannot wait to perform at Colchester Arts Centre on Tuesday April 8th - we’ve got just one show so be sure not to miss it! Join us on a musical family adventure that takes you to another world 🌱🛒 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #puppetry #uktour #ACEsupported #NationalLottery #whatsoncolchester

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Happy World Theatre day! ⁣ ⁣ We feel so privileged to be in our 3rd year of touring Stories in the Dust 🛒💚⁣ ⁣ #WorldTheatreDay #storiesinthedust

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Rare opportunity! Free local show! To book your tickets for Stories in the Dust at Fovant Village Hall through #CelebratingAgeWiltshire: Call 07955249288 or email CAWsupport@wiltshiremusic.org.uk @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ruraltouring #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery #wiltshire

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Stories in the Dust @storiesinthedust.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Just performed to 300+ children in #Weston-super-Mare & we’re ready to deliver our climate science workshops - developed with @unisouthampton.bsky.social This outreach is made possible thanks to generous funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEsupported #LetsCreate #NationalLottery 🌱

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