Executive Director @bradford2025. Tweets are my own.
Bradford, England
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Be part of the Bradford 2025 Opening Event! Join us on stage for RISE ✨
We’re calling on young people (aged 12-18) and the inspiring adults who’ve supported them, to take the stage at RISE - the spectacular opening event of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Details below👇
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a huge open-air production, created by award-winning director Kirsty Housley and Bradford’s own Steven Frayne (aka Dynamo!).
Whether you're a teacher, youth worker, guardian or grandparent, we’re celebrating the relationships that uplift and nurture Bradford’s youth. As a pair, take centre stage and participate in a one-of-a-kind performance!
No experience needed - just enthusiasm and a love for Bradford. This is your chance to shine together 🌟
Ready to be part of RISE? Apply by midnight on Sunday, 13th October.
Apply here: bit.ly/3ztuYeU
Contact us for more info: engagement@bradford2025.co.uk
#RISE #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture
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It starts here. We are Bradford. We are the UK City of Culture 2025. Check out the first part of our programme now 💥
🔗 bradford2025.co.uk
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We're deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former Chief Executive, Grahame Morris.
At the helm of our theatres from 1997 – 2004, Grahame was a fantastic leader and oversaw productions such as Edward II and Don Juan.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
ALT The Crucible theatre lit up in white at night-time. Photo by Smart Banda.
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Great to attend such a special event today with @sicunninghamBD after working on it with @HistoricEngland for a number of months behind the scenes.
Daphne Steele has been on our list of Pioneering Bradford Lasses looking for the right opportunity to honour her fantastic legacy.
Daphne Steele, the NHS' first black matron is honoured today with the first blue plaque in the new national scheme
The plaque has been placed on her former home and workplace in Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Public nominations for local figures to get blue plaques to open in the summer
More ⬇️
gov.uk/government/news/first…
ALT Robert Steele, son of Daphne Steele and Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson
ALT Duncan Wilson, CEO Historic England, Professor Ronald Hutton, Interim Chair Blue Plaques panel, Robert Steele, son of Daphne Steele, Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson
ALT Robert Steele, son of Daphne Steele
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❤️ We're putting young people at the heart of Bradford 2025
Today, we're launching a number of programmes to ensure young people from all corners of our district have the opportunity to get involved in UK City of Culture 2025
bradford2025.co.uk/2024/01/2…
ALT ID: Image shows diverse group of young people stood on Bradford's cobbled streets in a line.
ALT ID: Image shows diverse group of young people stood on Bradford's cobbled streets in a line.
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“…the City of Culture title means we are now firmly competing with other major cities across the UK for our fair share of the limelight.” @Danbates in today’s @yorkshirepost as the city gears up for @bradford2025 yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opi…
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Spend a month in Venice 🛶
We've teamed up with @BritishCouncil to offer two Bradford creative people a residency at #VeniceBiennale 💥
As part of #VeniceFellowships do a research project and act as an Exhibition Ambassador.
📅 Deadline: Wed 8 Nov bradford2025.co.uk/2023/09/1…
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I loved seeing the stunning buildings of Bradford city centre…look up and the detail is amazing.
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Great to hear the fantastic plans for @Bradford2025 from @bradfordmdc Brilliant team leading a cultural and heritage led celebration and regeneration of the city and district. Thank you for showing us @HistoricEngland your vision and the plans already underway 😍
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Exciting plans for @Bradford2025's time as City of Culture are well underway!
@StuartAndrew visited this vibrant city to learn about new venues, like @Bradford_Live, and discuss what being #CityofCulture2025 means for everyone in the local area
#CityofCulture2025
ALT Minister Suart Andrew visits Bradford
ALT Bradford town city
ALT Minister Stuart Andrew visits Bradford
ALT Minister Stuart Andrew visits Bradford
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“ROCK PAPER SCISSORS” Tomorrow we officially open these 3 plays which run simultaneously alongside each other. I couldn’t imagine taking on this challenge with a more inspiring group of people. @crucibletheatre ❤️
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Bradford has been crowned the #UKCityofCulture2025.
This was the reaction of people who gathered in Bradford City Park to watch Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announce the winner live on The One Show.
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*Stage One Trainee Producer applications open*
From experience, I know how amazing & vital these opportunities are. I'm chuffed I can support someone in the way that @snickersmagicks & @Danbates did for me, at @crucibletheatre
stageone.uk.com/placements/r…
💰£24k for fixed 12-months
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I had so much fun making this!
Absolutely come see Anna Karenina at the Crucible next week!
Anna Karenina opens in the Crucible this Saturday: a bold production of Tolstoy’s epic masterpiece about desire, duty and defiance
Book now bit.ly/AnnaKSheff
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💕What a delightful musical She Loves Me was tonight @crucibletheatre. It has the most wonderful set & superb performance from @alexdeboo. Light hearted & playful, so glad we saw it.
😷Damn this pandemic, it deserves a much bigger audience. Be brave people, support theatre! 🎭 – at Sheffield, England
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There are only a few performances of Sleeping Beauty left!
We're so grateful to our panto sponsors @citytaxis_ for their support this year, did you see Nurse Nelly's incredible @citygrab_ costume?
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If you support @EveryDoctorUK, please could you comment below so I can follow you back? We’re building an online community of people who care about the NHS, its staff and patients 💙
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Harvey is still missing. It is so important what we keep sharing & don’t let this campaign slow down.
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Many in the cultural world know Amanda Parker & the great work she does with Inc Arts. Her son is missing and the Police are seeking public assistance in their search. Please share to help find Harvey
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Lovely production of ‘She Loves Me’ the @crucibletheatre Christmas Show in Sheffield well worth a visit @Danbates great cast, quality musical performance @Sheffieldis – at Sheffield, England
