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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce a brand new show - Three Men on a Billboard Mon 8th - Sat 13th Feb 2027 The Pit, Barbican A charged, playful and unpredictably live performance based on the remarkable true story of three men who turned into unlikely celebrities. Graphic Designer - Emilie Chen

Two women, Flo with a brown cropped bob hairstyle and an 80’s style pink collared shirts, and Fleur with long wavy hair and a patterned 80’s style shirt. They are standing over a bright orange billboard, as if giants. Flo is looking down at three small white plastic figures, one standing and two sat, on the edge of the billboard platform. Fleur is leaning her head on her hand, her elbow propped up on the billboard, looking directly at the camera.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This time last year we were starting rehearsals alongside @improbable1.bsky.social for the Perfect Show for Rachel tour - the all important Director's desk travelling across London to join the team.

A large blue desk covered in large round buttons, is carried by three people into the back of a large white van.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Check out the testimonies we’ve had recently about Neurodiversity Awareness Training. It's workplace training that covers introductions to specific neurodiversities, discussions on perception, plus suggestions on language, tools and adaptations to support neurodiverse colleagues.

Quote in black font on a light pink background: Hannah and Fleur were exceptional and I would love that my whole team could do this course.

Quote in black font on a light pink background: In particular going more in depth about OCD and ADHD was illuminating - there were nuances and details that I wasn't aware of before.

Quote in black font on a light pink background: Engaging, full of positive energy, and packed with practical advice. Fleur and Hannah delivered the session in a friendly and approachable style, making the content easy to understand and accessible. Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Quote in black font on a light pink background: Flipping Fantastic.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A month ago we were wrapping on our Young Company production, Compost What’s Left, by Coral Wylie. The cast were diligent, generous and smashed their SOLD OUT run Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Big love to the team and everyone who helped bring the production to life. Giant prop onion anyone?

The company at the curtain call - they are stood on a stage with a turf floor and three gold frames hung from the rigging. They are standing clapping and smiling, in a semi circle.

A 30cm wide red onion prop, painted with purple, blue and red paint. It is held by a person wearing a black and white striped t-shirt, right in front of their face.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Have you met the Zoo Co X Boundless Young Company? We’re excited to jumping into YoCo rehearsals this Monday for our upcoming production at @swkplay.bsky.social Elephant at the beginning of August - what a dreamy venue!🎉 Head to our bio to meet these fantastic young artists.

A group of young people sit in a circle, some on chairs some on the floor, in a large high ceilinged ballroom. There is a large bay window behind them with long ornate curtains. They are looking at a black woman with long hair, who is speaking and gesticulating.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're still dreaming about the Perfect Show for Rachel tour & missing our fab show team. Whilst making the show happen, some of the touring company were busy delivering workshops & training across the country with local communities & arts orgs. Read more here: www.wearezooco.co.uk/post/beyond-...

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Beyond the show: touring workshops and training

Written by Amy, Executive Director of Zoo Co. Click here to listen.It’s June 2026, and our epic UK Tour of Perfect Show for Rachel has just drawn to a close. Since October, we’ve visited 7 venues acro...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Last week at Oxford Playhouse we recieved our sixth... SIXTH five star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My View from the Stalls 'As for my friend Rachel, she turned to me at the end of the show and said “I think that was my perfect show too”. ' Check it out: www.myviewfromthestalls.co.uk/post/review-...

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Review: Perfect Show for Rachel (Oxford Playhouse)

When I saw the information about Perfect Show for Rachel on a poster at the theatre, it was apparent that this was a show that would be unique. A collaboration between Zoo Co and Improbable, I was kee...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our final tour stop is here - Leeds Playhouse 28th-30th May & 4th-6th June! Spread the word, shout it from the rooftops. Bring your friends, family, colleagues and postman to this award winning & 6 x⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review show! OFFIE Award & Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award winner

A production photo of Gabriel, a black man with long dreadlocks, headbanging with his hair flying, behind him the set is bathed in green light. Over the image reads: Perfect Show for Rachel. Below are five 5 star reviews from: Guardian, North West End, Broadway World, Matinee Mouse and A Youngish Perspective. Below that are four 4 star reviews from: The Times, The Stage, Everything Theatre and Limping Chicken.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Come and find out what else we're guilty of... @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social until Saturday 16th - tickets in bio!

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Oxford, we are here! 2x sold-out runs at Barbican. Five stars in the Guardian. Multi-award winning Perfect Show For Rachel comes to @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social this week! Book your tickets now. Link in our bio / via Oxford Playhouse!

A show poster covered in star reviews. It reads: Perfect Show for Rachel, Oxford Playhouse, Wednesday 13th May - Saturday 16th May

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Cat Mac @catherinemac.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This show is the best - if you're in or around Oxford you should visit. I was so lucky to catch this show at the Barbican last year and also earlier this year on tour. We all had such a great time. 100% feel good show.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Rachel's desk is a wonder to behold. Which buttons will she press at @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social ? You'll have to join us NEXT WEEK to find out! 14th-16th May, find tickets in our bio.

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Lee Simpson @leesimpson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Come see us. You will have a brilliant time.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We could spend forever trying to work out how to describe our show, but these lovely audience members have already done it for us. Come along to see if they're right at our last two tour stops: @oxfordplayhouse 13th-16th May @leedsplayhouse 28th May-6th June

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

What is it about Perfect Show for Rachel eh... You'll have to come see us @oxfordplayhouse to find out! Wednesday 13th - Saturday 16th May, find tickets here: www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/perfe... Audio Described show & post show talk on Thursday 14th May, 7:30pm

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We recognise that volunteer Trusteeships aren't always accessible to deaf and / or disabled people, so we've set up this programme offering two people the chance to observe each of our next two Board meetings, supported by our Board Support Worker. Find out more: www.wearezooco.co.uk/vacancies

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Birmingham, come down to our shows at @therepbirmingham to see if you can spot all our mistakes 👀#PerfectShowForRachel Buy tickets now: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/per...

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Cat Mac @catherinemac.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

An excellent Theatre Day with @fallenangel2106.bsky.social Firstly a laughter-filled matinee of #PerfectShowForRachel, courtesy of @wearezooco.bsky.social & @improbable1.bsky.social. The show is touring so try and catch it if you can. It's glorious fun. www.wearezooco.co.uk/shows/perfec...

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Kerri aka Fallen Angel @fallenangel2106.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Show No 1 of the day with @catherinemac.bsky.social #PerfectShowForRachel at Queens Theatre, Hornchurch *cough East London not Essex cough* Brilliantly chaotic, well done Rachel 👏👏 Honorable mentions to Jackson and Josh @wearezooco.bsky.social @leesimpson.bsky.social @improbable1.bsky.social

A stage full of actors and most importantly the director Rachel

Picture of two ladies of a certain age who enjoyed a show greatly

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If these highly relatable statements made no sense to you, maybe you need to come see Perfect Show For Rachel... At @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social this week - Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st Feb Tickets ⬇️ www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/perfe... #PerfectShowForRachel #Improbable #Theatre

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We’re delighted to have Nick Sweeting as the new Chair of Trustees at Zoo Co. He’s an independent producer who has worked with a wide range of artists & organisations over the last 35 years. Read about him and what Nick & Flo, AD of Zoo Co had to say: www.wearezooco.co.uk/post/our-new...

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Our new Chair of Trustees

We’re delighted to announce Nick Sweeting as the new Chair of Trustees at Zoo Co. Nick joined the Zoo Co Board in May 2024. He’s an independent producer who has worked with a wide range of artists and...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

London-based & looking for a Christmas gift? Tickets for Perfect Show for Rachel at Queens Theatre Hornchurch are on sale! A trip on the District or Elizabeth line will take you into Rachel's world of Britney, bar fights and snack cabarets. Find tickets here: queens-theatre.co.uk/whatson/perf...

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Perfect Show For Rachel - Queens Theatre

★★★★★ “Why can’t more theatre be like this? Open, relaxed, fun and full of love” – The Guardian Rachel is a theatre-loving, enigmatic, learning-disabled 35 year-old who loves Kylie, heckling her siste...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Zoo Co will be shutting up shop for Christmas, giving the Zoo Co team a well earned rest. If you need to get in touch or want to catch up before our break, now’s the time, as inboxes won’t be checked from 19th December until the week of the 5th January. Find our contact details on our website 🎄

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Flo O'Mahony @floomahony.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I'm really grateful for the opportunity to talk about how this show has changed, and changed us, too. Thanks @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Saturday's Guardian did not dissapoint. She is most definitley in charge. ‘We grapple with exclusion and ableism, but it’s a poppy, playful, funny show you could come and see on a hen night.’ We're at Contact Manchester this week, in partnership with S!CK Festival. Info below - see you there!

The guardian magazine open on a wooden table. Headline reads "She's in charge.". Three medium sized production shots cover the middle of the page, surrounded by black text on white paper.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It’s Captioning Awareness Week so what better time than to check out our podcast episode in the 2025 Digital Culture Awards series, about Perfect Show for Rachel.

Pink graphic featuring the Digital Culture Podcast, Digital Culture Network and Digital Culture Awards logos. Also featured are headshots of Amy – a white woman with short dark blonde hair wearing a white shirt – and Flo – a white woman with chin-length dark hair wearing a red top. They are both smiling.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It's Trustees Week, shout out to the Zoo Co Board of Trustees, pictured with our Board Support Worker, Young Associate & Zoo Co team. Nearly one million trustees across the UK commit time & expertise to help charities thrive. Thank you all for your time, kindness, passion and graft. 📷 Henri T

A landscape photo of fifteen people in a courtyard with brick walls and floor, a wooden trellis with plants growing on behind them.
All of them are smiling looking at the camera, eleven of them are standing behind four people sitting on folding chairs.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Pumped to be included in @aaaprods.bsky.social October picks! Check out the rest of the line up for awesome disbled-led shows. First stop of the Perfect Show for Rachel tour is next week - Warwick Arts Centre on 7th & 8th October!

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Check out what Talawa's Young People's Theatre Company are up to this week: "a cosmic collection of love stories, told through a Black-British lens" I’ll Burn The Ocean/For You is at Fairield Halls this week with a BSL interpreted performance on Fri 15th Aug. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talawa-you...

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Talawa Young People's Theatre (TYPT 2025)

I'll Burn The Ocean/For You runs from 14-16 August. Theme: Black British Love Stories. Four shows only.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

An exciting announcement... Following sell out and critical success at the Barbican in 2022 and 2024, an OFFIE Award, and an international stint at ILT Festival in Aarhus, Denmark, Perfect Show For Rachel will be touring the UK through 2025 and 2026! @wearezooco.bsky.social

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The news is out. Perfect Show for Rachel is going on tour! Rachel will be taking the nation by storm in 2025/26. The first few venues are on sale & we’ll keep you updated as the rest go live - check out the tour schedule below & find tickets via our bio. We can’t wait to get this show on the road.

Rachel, 35 year old woman with long dark hair in plats, wears crown and sits on an ornate throne, smiling and pointing up. Text: Perfect Show for Rachel, "Why can't more theatre be like this?". Star reviews at top.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Deaf Republic by Dead Centre will be at the Royal Court 29th Aug - 13th Sept. We are looking for volunteers for pre-show support. Volunteers MUST have Level 2/3 or above British Sign Language. We welcome hearing, deaf and hard of hearing volunteers. Find out more in our bio!

Three people in black "ZOO CO" t-shirts signing British Sign Language in a room with large windows. Text reads "BSL volunteers needed" on a purple banner below.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Huge and heartfelt thanks to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their recent £15K award. We'll use it to maintain and develop our unique model of accessible, democratic theatre-making - changing how theatre is made, who makes it, and who gets to experience it.

A group of people smiling and interacting infront of theatre seating. A white man with curly hair and a red bandana round his neck grins in the centre of the group.

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Extant @extantltd.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our audio drama, Unseen, has been named as joint winner in the Digital Inclusion Category as part of the Digital Culture Awards. We are joint winners with @wearezooco.bsky.social for their work on Perfect Show for Rachel! digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/awards/winne...

On a yellow background, a graphic, displaying dark bold text which reads ‘2025 Winner Digital Inclusion’. In the centre a close shot of 2 actors on stage from Unseen. Below this are the Extant, Digital Culture Awards, Arts Council England and Digital Culture Network awards logos.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Interested in Production Arts / Theatre Studies? In Year 10, 11 or 12? Looking for some hands on experience? Apply to join Zoo Co on our Summer Work Experience programme to work with us as we rehearse, tech and bring to the stage our Young Company show.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"Devoted and Disgruntled felt like walking into the living room of the industry..." Flo O'Mahony, Artistic Director of @wearezooco.bsky.social invites you to D&D20! To read the full invitation and get your tickets: www.devotedanddisgruntled.com/Event/devote...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

In our latest blog post, Alison France reflects on her experience as part of the Intro to Trusteeship programme back in 2024. Interested in applying to the programme? Have a read to find out what she learnt and why she’d recommend it, at the link in our bio. Applications close 25th March.

A woman with long burgundy red hair, dark eye makeup and black glasses smiles. Her chin is resting on her hand in a white room. Behind her there is a plant, large window, and blue abstract painting.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It feels like we’ve just landed from the Cities Exchange Residential. We shared, created, played and connected with new people from across the country. We're buzzing with ideas for our Young Company piece...

A group of young people stand around a campfire at night, holding flashlights. Within the group there is a wide range of skin tones. A banner reads "CITIES EXCHANGE" in bold pink text.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We're really pleased to announce that we are running our Intro to Trusteeship Programme again this year. The programme offers two deaf and / or disabled people the chance to observe our next two Board meetings, supported by our Board Support Worker.

People seated in a circle on wooden floor, engaged in discussion. Text: "Intro to Trusteeship" and "ZOOCO" on a bold purple background.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Perfect Show for Rachel has been shortlisted in the #DigitalCultureAwards Digital Inclusion category! The category recognises innovative use of digital technology improving access to creativity & culture. Check out the shortlist below: digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/awards/2025-...

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Digital Inclusion - Shortlist

Meet the Shortlisted entries for the Digital Inclusion category in the 2025 Digital Culture Awards, which celebrates the innovative use of data collection and analysis to steer decision-making and dri...

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The news is out - Perfect Show For Rachel is going international! We will be heading to Aarhus, Denmark to take part in the ILT Festival in May 2025. They have lots more exciting shows to announce, but for now check out more about the festival and Perfect Show for Rachel below. We can't wait.

Flo leans across a colourful desk with a hairbrush in her hand like a microphone. Sat behind the desk is Rachel who looks directly at Flo, plus Wendy sits behind Rachel with her arms outstretched exclaimining excitement.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Every year, we schedule a full company break over the festive period so that our staff can rest & refresh after a busy season. Emails/socials won't be monitored again until Monday 6th January. We hope you have a restful festive period. Until next year! The Zoo Co Team x

Image on red background, text reads "That's a wrap for the Zoo Co team.". Below four actors in rehearsal look up at the message with excitement - three of them have a santa hat, elf hat and christmas tree headband photoshoped onto their heads.

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Improbable @improbable1.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Hello! We are Improbable. Pioneering improvisers, theatre makers and conversation facilitators. Improbable occupies a vital space in the landscape of UK theatre. At the heart of our artistic practice is improvisation. Improbable began in 1996 (or at least that is what we've decided for now...)

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

With the Big Give's donations doubled we are less than £900 away from our goal! Can you help us with the last push and share our campaign with your networks? Donations close tomorrow at midday. Thank you so much to the generous contributors who have donated so far & all who've spread the word.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Shows like Perfect Show for Rachel take years of R&D to carefully create & make best they can be. Money raised will go to our next show's development meaning you'll help Devon our next big thing. We have 2 days to reach our goal before donations close. Can you help us spread the word?

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

As of midday today we have reached 66% of our goal - only one third left to go! There's still time to spread the word and reach the finish line, especially with double the hands. Find out more & donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive @biggive.bsky.social

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Donations are rolling in - thank you so much. Keep spreading the word to help us make the next big thing! #ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Flo O'Mahony @floomahony.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Okay! Hello, hi! Zoo Co is taking part in The Big Give this week. It's been a decade since we ran one of these. We are on Day 2 of our 7 Day campaign and INCREDIBLY we have reached 43% of our goal already 👀 This funding is to help us make the next show after Perfect Show For Rachel...

Three people sit behind a space age tech desk. Two are waving. Rachel, a Learning Disabled Director, is in the middle grinning.

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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

In just 24 hours, we have raised 43% of our #BigGive goal. We’re overwhelmed by your generosity and support of our Big Give campaign, be it by spreading the word or donating. Thank you! Keep spreading the word and find out more here - donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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