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curious directive @c_directive

born 2008. Independent theatre exploring life through the lens of science. More on Insta these days.

Joined July 2009
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curious directive@c_directive
23 Dec 2022
Our first Science Clubs 2023 are now on sale* This year, we're also teaming up with @NorwichSciFest / @NorwichChTr to bring our ground-breaking process to new audiences. More info here - curiousdirective.com/science… *Join our mailing list for first access - curiousdirective.com/subscri…
A an image of an organ being transported by a drone. A description of our science club for An Introduction to Organ Donation.

ALT A an image of an organ being transported by a drone. A description of our science club for An Introduction to Organ Donation.

A an image of a woman asleep floating above a field of wild flowers. organ being transported by a drone. A description of our science club for An Introduction to the Science of Sleep.

ALT A an image of a woman asleep floating above a field of wild flowers. organ being transported by a drone. A description of our science club for An Introduction to the Science of Sleep.
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The Stage
@TheStage
5 Dec 2023
Young people desperately want and deserve creativity and art. In 2024, we need to make more theatre that better serves these audiences, says @streetstephanie. Catch up on Street's latest piece in The Stage 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/in-20…

Stephanie Street: In 2024, we need to make productions more accessible to younger audiences

Looking back, 2023 has not been a vintage year. Next year, we must place more emphasis on younger audiences and the future

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This is all about different forms of long term investment. From young people, teachers ducking and weaving (making miracles happen), artists giving themselves & funders. As the theatre company bringing it together, we are the caretakers of that investment. After that, it's easy.
The Stage
@TheStage
5 Dec 2023
Young people desperately want and deserve creativity and art. In 2024, we need to make more theatre that better serves these audiences, says @streetstephanie. Catch up on Street's latest piece in The Stage 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/in-20…
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Evening all - our Autumn 2023 newsletter is now out - eepurl.com/iFnuXg
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H Y P O T H E S I S retreats 2024. Looking for time to dream? x3 theatre companies: 💷 £1000 🚝 Travel Paid 🏨Accommodation Paid 💡Free Theatre Studio time 📹Free Tech Library access 👩‍💻Free office space 👩‍🔬x3 Free Surgeries More - curiousdirective.com/hypothe…
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Good news Monday! GASTRONOMIC (our show about food & migration) is back in May, June & July '23 in our Studio Theatre, Norwich. 10 shows are SOLD OUT. There's only 171 tickets left across the entire run...curiousdirective.com/gastron… Thanks for all the support x
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Tomorrow morning, we're announcing something REALLY exciting here in Norwich. Something worth celebrating (in a deeply difficult time). To be first to find out what that is (we do a round-up only 4 times a year) - consider subscribing here - curiousdirective.com/subscri…

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This week we hosted our third & final Hypothesis retreat of 2023 - @maxpandfriends (he really does have a lot of friends) explored some beautiful new ideas for shows - and had a go with our Magic Leap! Watch this space…
A woman stands in black clothing wearing a Magic Leap headset.

ALT A woman stands in black clothing wearing a Magic Leap headset.
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This week we hosted our second Hypothesis retreat of 2023 - @WhitingOn gathered a group of artists together to reframe parenting/caring and creativity - the blueprint for The Mothership! was drawn. Excellent to burst open the devising space like this. Brilliant stuff.
A group of parents/children play with timber to create a nest.

ALT A group of parents/children play with timber to create a nest.
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This week we hosted our first Hypothesis retreat of 2023 - the brilliant duo @emergencychorus - Their work is thoughtful, challenging and beguiling. A total treat to get to know them. Go well!
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HYPOTHESIS retreats 2023 have been awarded! We again received a huge number of applications. Our retreats are a vital addition to our annual programme. We're can't wait to welcome @emergencychorus, @WhitingOn & @maxpandfriends to Norwich in January/February. Full statement.
A full statement about our 3 retreat recipients. A pink background with white writing. With our 6 partners' logos below.

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Our Autumn newsletter (in which we talk about our retreats, Science Club and funding news) - mailchi.mp/b0b5d4494646/autu… Science Club: An Introduction to the Science of Sleep only has 2 tickets left! Sign up to our mailing for early access to our work - curiousdirective.com/subscri…
Lead image for An Introduction to the Science of Sleep - a woman with dark brown hair, sleeping on a pink pillow, floating above a meadow of yellow flowers.

ALT Lead image for An Introduction to the Science of Sleep - a woman with dark brown hair, sleeping on a pink pillow, floating above a meadow of yellow flowers.
HYPOTHESIS retreats are BACK for January/February 2023 in Norwich. HYPOTHESIS retreats 2023 x3 theatre groups - A week retreat in our Studio Theatre, travel/accommodation paid & new this year x3 brilliant free surgeries. Deadline 16th December. Pls RT. curiousdirective.com/hypothe…
Drone image of a forest in the winter, with a track along the middle. A row of logos representing our core partners along the bottom.

ALT Drone image of a forest in the winter, with a track along the middle. A row of logos representing our core partners along the bottom.

All the information needed to apply for the retreat. The URL which shares the same information is also in the body of the original tweet.

ALT All the information needed to apply for the retreat. The URL which shares the same information is also in the body of the original tweet.
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Genius. SAMO. #kingpleasure (NYC).
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Brilliant appointment from our friends @_HighTide_ - lucky Ipswich!
Rowan Rutter@RowanRutter
5 Jul 2022
So thrilled about the appointment of @SlaterClare - looking forward to the next chapter @_HighTide_
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S P I N D R I F T has now been packed away (for now). As we dismantled our set, put our projectors away & de-rigged lights - we were thinking about 3 incredible weeks with 91% sold (in our own Studio theatre), many new friends made & our Garden Bar open again for the summer.
Actors Sophie Steer (Noa), Kate Shenton (Ira) and Katherine Newman (Niamh) hang onto the edge of a helicopter.

ALT Actors Sophie Steer (Noa), Kate Shenton (Ira) and Katherine Newman (Niamh) hang onto the edge of a helicopter.

Kate Shenton (Schultz) and Sophie Steer (McArdle) workshop their podcast.

ALT Kate Shenton (Schultz) and Sophie Steer (McArdle) workshop their podcast.

Amanda Hadingue (Carol) mourns the departure of Noa (Sophie Steer)

ALT Amanda Hadingue (Carol) mourns the departure of Noa (Sophie Steer)

Katherine Newman, Kate Shenton, Sophie Steer and Amanda Hadingue smile at the camera on set with a beer in hand after the last night of the show.

ALT Katherine Newman, Kate Shenton, Sophie Steer and Amanda Hadingue smile at the camera on set with a beer in hand after the last night of the show.
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Big respect @TheStage for coming to Norwich to catch our latest. For another time (but) if any writers/editors/theatre-thinkers would like to know what we’re doing to encourage/spark theatre criticism/remove barriers to it in Norwich, drop us a line on info@curiousdirective.com
The Stage
@TheStage
30 May 2022
★★★★ Review: Spindrift – Exhilarating devised theatre blending quantum mechanics with powerful storytelling and theatre craft @c_directive, St Simon and St Jude Church, Norwich bit.ly/3LYax9N
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@eastern_daily_press calls #Spindrift ‘genius’(!) Here’s a ‘behind the scenes’ of our 3 tech associates - Ellie (video), Ali (sound) and Ross (light) in our Studio Theatre. 3 shows left this weekend & we’ve just released some more Play, Pizza, Pint £20 tickets for Saturday 4th
Ellie (video), Ali (sound) and Ross (video) work through their tech notes.

ALT Ellie (video), Ali (sound) and Ross (video) work through their tech notes.

Amanda Hadingue (Carol) talks through Quantum Biology with our two Podcasters - Schultz (played by Kate Shenton) and McArdle (played by Sophie Steer).

ALT Amanda Hadingue (Carol) talks through Quantum Biology with our two Podcasters - Schultz (played by Kate Shenton) and McArdle (played by Sophie Steer).
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Kumiko Mendl@KumikoMendl
29 May 2022
A trip to Norwich after a long time with first visit to @c_directive HQ at Elm Hill ( yes that’s the front door) for Board Awayday. What a space, what a Board and what a show #Spinddrift Jack Lowe is a marvel he even stepped in last minute to make the Pizza 🧑‍🍳
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Lewis Mackinnon@lewisamackinnon
28 May 2022
Treat to be back in Norwich to see @c_directive's latest, 'Spindrift' - genius, haunting, dimension defying work.
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