In my front room there are 252 copies of my new (well only) book “Your Life in Theatre” , lovely flatpacked cardboard boxes for them, some bubble wrap, and some poster/flyer/launch proofs. Online, if you are clever, you can find…
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Serendipity & meetings
A rather crazy month. The MA in Creative Producing at Mountview is accredited and I’m now reaching out to raise awareness. My book is sitting in front of me in proof stage demanding correction (publish date Aug 11th). The CGO…
A south London ribbon of theatrical gems
I saw my first show at the Clapham Omnibus this evening – a first chance to see the Dorset based company Angel Exit who explored The Ballad of Martha Brown with all the joy and gallows humour I remember from…
What can you teach creatives ?….
I’ve just come from a board meeting for Metta Theatre where one of my colleagues has just done the leadership course with the Clore Foundation. Yesterday I finished work with the now defunct, but previously highly regarded, MA in Arts…
Just Say “Yes”…
It’s been a while since my last blog, and as I settled on the train back to Suffolk last night I wanted to share the amazingness of our creative landscape – and what happens when you say “yes” and keep…
Returning from No Boundaries
The day after a major arts conference is always one for reflection, especially after listening to 30 speakers variously presenting in York, Bristol, New York and from beyond the grave. An extraordinary technical and creative achievement by Clare Reddington and…
A Gathering of questions and ideas for you
We all have something we can offer another creative. They need to ask clearly and invite us in…. On Saturday I hosted the second CGO Gathering which is for people who have taken a CGO Surgery and would like to…
Shouting into the dark – A day of ups and downs alone at my laptop
I’ve sat at the desk too long today. My task was to spread the word about two projects we run. “The Art of Being Heard”, our one day course for business managers, staff and leaders offering support in personal impact…
Politicians and decisions in my name
So today the government voted for an amendment to an Immigration Act which the Minister of State in charge specified to the House was illegal and unworkable. As Nick Robinson said we have entered Alice in Wonderland politics. Labour seem…
International and Powerfully creative year has started
I feel I have so much to write about. Its been an amazing start to the year. January is a time Kath and I try and get away for a week and then we return in time for the three…