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James Pidgeon @jamestomp

🎭🌿 Executive Director @OpenAirTheatre | Trustee @TRPlymouth @HackneyShowroom | Advisory Board @TheatreRe | 🏠 | 🏃🏻‍♂️ | 🍰 | Views expressed are my own.

Joined August 2010
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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
30 Jan 2025
2025 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT 🌽 Shucked 🩰 Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill ❌ Noughts & Crosses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Brigadoon 🐊 The Enormous Crocodile Priority booking for Members opens today at 12pm. 🎟️ General Bookings: Thu 6th Feb, 12pm #OAT2025 shorturl.at/gGoj5
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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
20 Jan 2025
TRADITION, TRADITION, TRADITION! Our sold-out, electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London's Barbican this summer, followed by a UK & Ireland tour 🎻 priority on-sale for the @BarbicanCentre is now open. fiddlerontheroofuk.com @FiddlerRoofUK
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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
28 Sep 2024
Today we say goodbye to Fiddler the Roof...💔 It's been a truly incredible run, and we wish everyone a wonderful final few performances! 🎻
The Fiddler on the Roof set. Chava stands on the roof amongst the wheat playing the clarinet. At the centre of the stage is Tevye. Behind him amongst the wheat are the rest of the cast watching.

ALT The Fiddler on the Roof set. Chava stands on the roof amongst the wheat playing the clarinet. At the centre of the stage is Tevye. Behind him amongst the wheat are the rest of the cast watching.

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James Pidgeon retweeted
Karen Buck
@KarenPBuckQP
9 May 2024
Incredibly fortunate to be able to attend this brilliant #TwelfthNight tonight. A stunning production which deserves to be packed out.
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
9 May 2024
Break a leg to the cast and company of #TwelfthNight at their press night tonight ❤️ This wonderful production runs until 8 June! Book now: shorturl.at/rwxER 📷Richard Lakos
Toby Belch in a gold dress, a wig cap and a party hat.

ALT Toby Belch in a gold dress, a wig cap and a party hat.
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#TwelfthNight production photos have landed. Summer has arrived! ❤️💙💜💛💚
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
8 May 2024
⚓️PRODUCTION PHOTO DROP⚓️ First look at our first production of the season, #TwelfthNight Until 8 June. Book now: shorturl.at/rwxER 📷@richlakos
Viola and Orsino look at each other smiling. Both are dressed as sailors.

ALT Viola and Orsino look at each other smiling. Both are dressed as sailors.

Four sailors stand in a line smiling and laughing.

ALT Four sailors stand in a line smiling and laughing.

Malvolio in a brown suit leaning against the bar. Sailors, Toby Belch and Sir Andrew peer from behind a door at him.

ALT Malvolio in a brown suit leaning against the bar. Sailors, Toby Belch and Sir Andrew peer from behind a door at him.

Sebastian and Antonio. Antonio embraces Sebastian from behind, resting his head on his shoulder. Sebastian is dressed as a sailor.

ALT Sebastian and Antonio. Antonio embraces Sebastian from behind, resting his head on his shoulder. Sebastian is dressed as a sailor.

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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
2 May 2024
📢CAST ANNOUNCEMENT📢 We're thrilled to be welcoming the company of Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard's new version of #TheSecretGarden into rehearsals next week. So, how about a quick introduction... Find tickets -> shorturl.at/ahkm8
A composite collection of headshots of the cast of the Secret Garden under the title treatment. From left to right: Theo Angel, Richard Clews, George Fletcher, Amanda Haringue, Molly Hewitt-Richards, Jack Humphrey, Avita Jay, Hannah Khalique-Brown, Patrick Osborne, Sharan Phull, Archana Ramaswamy, Brydie Service.

ALT A composite collection of headshots of the cast of the Secret Garden under the title treatment. From left to right: Theo Angel, Richard Clews, George Fletcher, Amanda Haringue, Molly Hewitt-Richards, Jack Humphrey, Avita Jay, Hannah Khalique-Brown, Patrick Osborne, Sharan Phull, Archana Ramaswamy, Brydie Service.
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Calling all those with significant technical and production management experience in the theatre sector... We've got a rare and exciting opportunity @OpenAirTheatre for a new Director of Technical & Production. Further info here! openairtheatre.com/career/di…. 📸David Jensen
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Imogen was nothing but wonderful. Completely heartbreaking news.
Theatre Royal Plymouth@TRPlymouth
28 Mar 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Imogen Perrin (née Kinchin), one of our loyal trustees, aged 44. Imogen adored TRP, and all of us at TRP, past and present, adored Imogen. Read more about her life and career here: bit.ly/4acnh9I
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Super excited to announce Regent’s Park @OpenAirTheatre’s 2024 summer season today, alongside the previously announced #BearSnoresOn this spring. Those balmy summer evenings are not that far away…! #OAT2024 openairtheatre.com/
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
25 Jan 2024
Replying to @OpenAirTheatre
⚓️Twelfth Night | Directed by Owen Horsley 🐊The Enormous Crocodile | Directed by Emily Lim & Toby Olié 🗝️The Secret Garden | In a new version by Holly Robinson & Anna Himali Howard 🎻 Fiddler on the Roof | Directed by Jordan Fein Read more: bit.ly/3ugI7VI
Text reads: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. 2024 Season.

ALT Text reads: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. 2024 Season.

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Heartbreaking news. The world of dance and performance has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, dear Emma. I will never forget your friendship and quiet, unwavering support. And the @ShoreditchTH & @DanceUmbrellaUK work we did together will always remain career highlights ❤️
Akram Khan Company@AkramKhanLive
23 Jan 2024
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Emma Gladstone, a truly beautiful human being. Akram has lost a dear friend who had supported his artistic journey for so many years. An immense loss for the dance community. Photo by @hugoglendinning
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An acknowledgement of all the permanent and seasonal staff teams, creatives, performers, trustees, partners, funders, stakeholders and audiences who helped make the @OpenAirTheatre so magical over the last 12 months. Here’s to more of it in 2024! 🎭🍃✨
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
4 Jan 2024
Amazing to see our new AD Drew McOnie, his predecessor Tim Sheader and our ED James Pidgeon listed in #TheStage100, as well as some of the excellent creatives and organisations we have had the pleasure of working with over the years. Thank you @TheStage 🩷
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The mighty @IRubasingham 😍 What a brilliant appointment.
National Theatre@NationalTheatre
13 Dec 2023
We’re thrilled to announce Indhu Rubasingham as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre. Indhu will work alongside Kate Varah who becomes Joint Chief Executive in a co-leadership model. Read the full story: bit.ly/48auB4r
Kate Varah and Indhu Rubasingham stand side by side, leaning on a concreate staircase bannister within the National Theatre, smiling at the Camera.

ALT Kate Varah and Indhu Rubasingham stand side by side, leaning on a concreate staircase bannister within the National Theatre, smiling at the Camera.
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💛💛💛 Get voting! awards.whatsonstage.com/

WhatsOnStage Awards

Now in their 26th year, the WhatsOnStage Awards are considered one of the top highlights of the theatrical calendar, saluting the best of UK theatre. On the night, as well as seeing the winners...

awards.whatsonstage.com
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
7 Dec 2023
La Cage Aux Folles are nominated in FOUR categories at the 24th Annual @whatsonstage Awards 💅💃 Best Musical Revival Best Choreography Best Costume Design Best Graphic Design BUT we need your support! Head on over to bit.ly/41aIU6K to vote!
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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
7 Dec 2023
La Cage Aux Folles are nominated in FOUR categories at the 24th Annual @whatsonstage Awards 💅💃 Best Musical Revival Best Choreography Best Costume Design Best Graphic Design BUT we need your support! Head on over to bit.ly/41aIU6K to vote!
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Ryan Dawson Laight (he/him)@rdlaight
7 Dec 2023
Absolutely blown away by this and to be nominated alongside many people who's work I love and admire...Thanks you @WhatsOnStage for this Nomination
WhatsOnStage
@WhatsOnStage
7 Dec 2023
The #WOSAwards nominees for Best Costume Design are... ▪️ Bunny Christie for Guys & Dolls ▪️ Lizzie Clachan for The Witches ▪️ Ryan Dawson Laight for La Cage aux Folles ▪️ Gregory Gale for To Wong Foo The Musical ▪️ Gareth Pugh for Free Your Mind ▪️ Grace Smart for Cowbois Vote for your favourite: bit.ly/Vote24thWOSAwards
The #WOSAwards nominees for Best Costume Design are... Bunny Christie for Guys & Dolls, Lizzie Clachan for The Witches, Ryan Dawson Laight for La Cage aux Folles, Gregory Gale for To Wong Foo The Musical, Gareth Pugh for Free Your Mind and Grace Smart for Cowbois.

ALT The #WOSAwards nominees for Best Costume Design are... Bunny Christie for Guys & Dolls, Lizzie Clachan for The Witches, Ryan Dawson Laight for La Cage aux Folles, Gregory Gale for To Wong Foo The Musical, Gareth Pugh for Free Your Mind and Grace Smart for Cowbois.

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.@TRPlymouth was buzzing for @New_Adventures Edward Scissorhands last night. To one side of me: a large group of @ExeterCollege students watching in awe; on the other, grandparents of one of the performers who had come down especially from Leicester. Glorious show, super evening.
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The brilliant @HackneyShowroom are recruiting for a new Marketing Lead and a new Venue & Hires Manager. Could this be you? Further info here: hackneyshowroom.com/jobs/. Just under a week left to apply 😎
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Got a new partner in crime - the excellent @DrewMcOnie! 🤓 Can’t wait for him to get started and to work with our exceptional team to shape the next exciting chapter for the @OpenAirTheatre.
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
9 Nov 2023
We’re thrilled to announce Drew McOnie as our new Artistic Director. Drew will start in January 2024, and his first season will be programmed for 2025. We can’t wait to see how he will shape the future of our wonderful theatre. Read more: bit.ly/473SH0I 📷David Jensen
James Pidgeon, Executive Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Drew McOnie stand together on the theatre lawn smiling.

ALT James Pidgeon, Executive Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Drew McOnie stand together on the theatre lawn smiling.

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.@RunYorkshire Marathon ☑️ 04:50:22 Was hoping for 04:30, but hey ho. Next time! 20mins faster than when I last ran a marathon @LondonMarathon 5 years ago though! Small wins 🤓 🏃‍♂️🍃☀️
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James Pidgeon retweeted
Open Air Theatre@OpenAirTheatre
25 Sep 2023
& that's a wrap on our 2023 season... It's certainly been one to remember and we couldn't be prouder of the work we created ✨ Thank you to everyone who worked on our wonderful shows ❤️ See you next year!
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