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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

So here’s some news. I’m so excited to get started in January 2024!! @arcstockton is an incredible building and organisation. Such an honour.

The Stage

@TheStage

1 year

Leeds Playhouse associate director Alexander Ferris ( @AlFerris ) has been named new chief executive and creative director of @arcstockton

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

Just wrapped up directing As You Like It with 3rd yr students from @LeedsConservatoire . After 4 weeks of devising, singing & general larking about, these talented young performers took to the Quarry stage @LeedsPlayhouse last week and absolutely smashed it #theatre #actortraining

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Over the moon that @LeedsPlayhouse has been nominated in best Age-Friendly Cultural Organisation category. This is for all you #Heydays #OurTime #ETM #ItsForYou members & participants!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 @maggie_deru @_nickytaylor @drsmckay

Family Arts Campaign

@familyarts1

4 years

Something to celebrate as 30 arts and culture organisations have been recognised in the 🏆 #FantasticForFamilies Awards 2020 🏆 See who's made the shortlist ➡️

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Wow 😯 utterly bowled over by the incredible @LEEDS_2023 #TheAwakening Impossible not to be inspired and proud to be a #Leeds resident after watching that. So many brilliant artists.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

First day of #HeartofLeeds rehearsals @WYPlayhouse . There’s been a lot of meeting & greeting. The magical @Christellamusic teaches our 75 strong #community company a World Anthem written by Jaber from our #TheatreofSanctuary programme.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Yesterday I was making an elephant out of props with supremely inventive actors. Today I am addressing elite coaches on what a director does and how it relates to football training. Life in #theatre is weird.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

#theatre #Directors in #Leeds ! Two very brilliant assistant opportunities @LeedsPlayhouse here - including one working with me taking a festive show across the city. Please apply!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Really loved directing these @LeedsPlayhouse today with the exceptional @kayamoore1 @TanyaVital @RianaDuce @lladelbryant @RadMillerFilms . Can’t wait for everyone to hear these profound words from future generations. #BurberryInspire

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

Great day filming the words of our #BurberryInspire young people. Watch this space @BurberryCorp @ideasfoundation #PlayhouseConnect

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

“I’ll tell you what the #HeartofLeeds is. It’s the people...because they care, we care”. Thanks to all the audiences who took the show to their hearts & supported this brilliant company last week @LeedsPlayhouse . I’m going to miss this lot.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Huge thanks to the brilliant but tiny team of volunteers and @LeedsPlayhouse staff who have been calling and befriending 100s of #heydays members every week since lockdown. It’s tough 8 weeks in but their spirit, creativity and tenacity is inspiring us every time!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

Had such an excellent day yesterday workshopping with this lovely lot @LeedsPlayhouse . so much resonating around my head today about the way this country regards people seeking asylum and refugees and the language that gets used. #TheatreofSanctuary

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

What a GLORIOUS end to #OpenSeason 2022 @LeedsPlayhouse with the impeccable @space2leeds #EastSideStory Congratulations & well done to everyone involved 🎉🙌👏

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Looking forward to embarking on this madcap adventure with fellow explorers @AmandaStoodley @DanParrActor @alessismore64 @Darren_Kuppan & Robert Pickavance!!

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

6 years

Follow the adventures of the mysterious Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days (9 – 28 April). Directed by our Director of Creative Engagement @AlFerris . After its run in the Pop-Up theatre, the production will tour to community venues around the city

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Everyone in #CreativeEngagement @LeedsPlayhouse are walking round absolutely beaming. Such good news for Hossein and his many, many friends and supporters!!

Laura Kayes

@laura_kayes

6 years

Hossein stays! 🙌🏼 We took 112 of his friends and peers from the college to the courts today where his appeal was granted. The high level of support for him was mentioned in the courts summary, so a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to sign Hossein’s petition ✌🏼

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

What an incredible & joyous evening as #LittleAmal took to the streets of #Leeds . It felt like the whole city came together for #RefugeeWeek2022 . I was so proud of Leeds for its heart-filled embrace of @walkwithamal & the events we put on for her

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Tech rehearsals of #HeartofLeeds done. Here’s movement magician Charis from @PDTeducation getting us into the carnival vibe. Get your tickets for this huge #Leeds party!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

Normally on polling day I’d say, just go out and vote. But today, more important than ever, vote. Just #DontVoteTory

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

As it's #YorkshireDay I should celebrate by letting everyone know that I'm going to be joining @WYPlayhouse in just a few weeks' time!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

First day of @LeedsPlayhouse #FairyPoppinsandtheNaughtyWinterGhost on tour. winter vibes on a sunny day. Special treat for NHS Workers at Chapel Allerton hospital - hope they’re ready for fun! Big 👏👏👏 to @fionamay2 for an epic tour.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

5 years

So brilliant to welcome loads of young people into @LeedsPlayhouse today for our #PlayhouseYouth Takeover - organised by #PlayhouseYoungLeader Jake @ALWFoundation #LeedsPlayhouseisOpen

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

So another day of #1001Stories done. Bollywood, Aerial circus, yoga, jazz, play readings, sea shanties, sports memorabilia, no bake cheesecake, digital workshops and, of course, Ken Loach. What a project @OlderEnsemble @LeedsPlayhouse @LeedsOPF @LeedsMuseums

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

Finally been recognised. Thanks merry #Creative Engagement folk!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

Man, I'm gonna miss this weird, sweaty room. #OVWorkrooms #RisePlay

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

5 years

Sad not to be joining everyone @WSlunglow but VERY excited to be presenting the creative work of so many young people from Yorkshire @LeedsCityMuseum with ace teams from @HepworthGallery @LeedsPlayhouse @leedsyoungfilm @northernballet @Burberry #BurberryInspire

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

This brilliant news landed today and the more I think of it the more chuffed I am. So delighted that the commitment from all staff @LeedsPlayhouse is recognised here-stemming from the work by our dream Creative Engagement Older People’s Team @maggie_deru @_nickytaylor @drsmckay

Family Arts Campaign

@familyarts1

4 years

Congratulations to @LeedsPlayhouse for winning this year's Best Age-Friendly Cultural Organisation in the @fantasticforfam Awards. Find out more in this excellent Case Study 👇

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Thrilled that we are finally going to share this with the people of #Leeds @DesignerKTScott @Christellamusic @KeeleyEL @stephanieruther @chilto2000 @Kyleogara_

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

Join us as we take our new family show on the road to neighbourhoods across #Leeds . Fairy Poppins & The Naughty Winter Ghost community tour will start in Playhouse Square before heading out into the city. 👻 From 27 May #FairyPoppins Info + tickets 👉

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

So pleased to be able to announce that we’re part of this. And damn I love this video #BurberryInspire

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

6 years

We are delighted to announce we will be working with @BurberryCorp @HepworthGallery @leedsyoungfilm @northernballet and @ideasfoundation on a pioneering programme within arts 🎭 education. Check this out 👉

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

So very proud of the very brilliant & talented @LauraPrior for absolutely bringing the house down @Opera_North #NotSuchQuietGirls @LeedsPlayhouse

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Coming to the end of week 2 with this incredible bunch of performers. I’ve been overwhelmed with their skill, ability, grit, work ethic and out and out talent. It’s been such a joy. They’re also damn funny - so #Leeds make sure you get your tickets!

Leeds Conservatoire School of Drama

@LeedsDrama

2 years

And finally…introducing the incredible cast of Twelfth Night 🎭 Director: @AlFerris Designer: @CoystonHelen Performing @LeedsPlayhouse 29th of October #TheatreSeason #ActingGraduates #ActorMusicianGraduates

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

It’s been a hectic start to the year but I’m so pleased with what we’ve made for the people of #Leeds . We can’t wait to meet & connect with you all!! 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ to the whole team who are making this happen

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

Are you ready to make some exciting new connections? Our 2020 lockdown projects reached more than 12,000 people. But that was just the start. We’re now launching #PlayhouseConnect 2021 to boost creativity and forge bonds across the region. Read more👉

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Really powerful conversation from Arthur France Speaking Truth to Power with Max Farrar. Extraordinary life. #1001Stories @LeedsPlayhouse @OlderEnsemble @LEEDS_2023 @LeedsOPF @LeedsMuseums

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Every day of any year the #CreativeEngagement team @LeedsPlayhouse make profound creative and positive impacts on the lives of #Leeds residents. This year we faced the biggest challenges but again the team’s unwavering commitment shone through to support 1000s of people.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

Our #PlayhouseConnect programme continues to connect with our inspirational communities, participants and artists. Huge thank you to @TheStage for recognising it as part of #TheStage100 amongst amazing work being carried out by theatre professionals

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Well wouldja look at this lovely thing. (Excuse the unnecessary Ferris handwaving - do come see the show, I’m not in it) #HeartofLeeds

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

6 years

Find out why #HeartofLeeds will be a giant celebration for our city. 19 - 23 June, book your tickets HERE ➡

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Busy day today @LeedsPlayhouse - in addition to the brilliant #Blackthorn we’ve had the first #CommunityBootcamp , first Saturday back for #PlayhouseYouth Juniors and tonight our first #YoungCompany scratch! Come check these dudes out at 8.45 tonight. It’s free!!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

What an incredible night! Huge 👏 for all the amazingly talented performers. Such a fantastic end to #OpenSeason & 🎩 🎩🎩 off to the dream team @luke_dank_ @fionamay2 #LicieWood #MalaikaKhalid #Jules @emergentp @leahfrancis1985 who smashed it with these fab artists. So proud.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

1 year

Music, dance, poetry, beatboxing AND rollerskating? Now that’s what we call a great night out! Hosted by supa-emcee @Testamentonline , our #OpenSeason Community Showcase features @christellamusic @fredlinmusik & @unionofdance among many others. 📅 22 July 🎟️

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Royal what? Never mind that. Crown all these brilliantly talented #Leeds people. Excellent #HeartofLeeds rehearsal @WYPlayhouse . So much energy & passion (note the Titanic tribute top left)

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

I’ve worked with Hossein on 2 projects @LeedsPlayhouse now - & I hope to again. His grace, kindness & good humour makes everyone around him better & every space a kinder, warmer place to be. I see no reason why that couldn’t expand to a city, a country. Please sign this.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

And that’s a wrap on our @NTConnections Festival @WYPlayhouse . #playhouseyouth owned the stage tonight. Congratulations to all the companies who took part and @AmyLancelot for managing it all with style!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Another ace Saturday session with the fantastic #HeartofLeeds company. @PhoenixLeeds working their movement magic @WYPlayhouse

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

Great turnout for the #RockAgainstRacism event at #1001Stories @LeedsPlayhouse Brilliant energetic performances from #RianaDuce @tylerwpickles #TaylorMcGuire , great writing from #JanetAlexander & now a fab panel discussion with the people who were there.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Oh London. You can be bloody gorgeous sometimes.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

It’s been such a joy to work with these incredibly talented and warm hearted young men. Plus immense creative team @lukeybarnesy @DesignerKTScott @Christellamusic @watson_dance @DawnDh29 @ciaranec . Come & see and open up the circle.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

3 years

We’re thrilled to share these joyous images from the Freedom Project rehearsal room. This honest, reflective, challenging + funny show exploring the very different journeys taken by young people seeking sanctuary opens next week. Book now >> 📸 Zoe Martin

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

Looking forward to the final day of #1001Stories today. Particularly excited about our #RockAgainstRacism event at 2pm @LeedsPlayhouse combining excerpts of a new play, panel discussion and music from the early days of the #Leeds punk/new wave scene.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

I cannot wait to welcome Amal to meet the people of #Leeds on Monday. We’ve assembled a fantastic set of performances for Amal to experience on her journey through the city. #RefugeesWelcome

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

2 years

This Monday, we have the honour of welcoming to #Leeds Little Amal - a little girl on a very BIG journey. Since July 2021 the puppet, Little Amal, has travelled over 8,000km in support of refugees as part of @walkwithamal . Here’s how you can get involved

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

It was truly thrilling to watch 200 young people sharing their creative responses to our #EveryThirdMinute Festival. An inspiring, thoughtful and inspiring collection of people.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

6 years

We're delighted that our Youth Theatre have been nominated in the Youth Organisation of the Year category in the @alzheimerssoc Dementia Friendly Awards! 👉

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

So happy that this little bundle of joy finally gets to be seen by people across #Leeds . Come see us on tour!

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

3 years

Something magical is happening in communities across Leeds.🤩 We’re taking our exciting new family show – Fairy Poppins and the Naughty Winter Ghost – on the road with a city-wide community tour. 🚚👻 🎟 📸 by @AnthonyRobling

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

But above all I’m so so proud of my brilliant fiancée @martharosew who was Senior Producer on that massive beast of an event and has put absolutely everything over the last year into making it a spectacular experience for audiences and artists of #Leeds ❤️

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

5 years

Very lucky to have been invited to speak for @LeedsPlayhouse alongside old friends @CounterArts & @YVTakingPart and many new ones at the inspiring #TheatresofWelcome event organised by @routeswomen . There is a movement happening. #wewelcomerefugees

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Lovely to be listed alongside some great shows in @thelistmagazine - if you’re in Edinburgh come see us from tomorrow!

Blackboard Theatre #STARDUSTPlay

@BlackboardThtr

6 years

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #STARDUSTPlay is in @thelistmagazine - BEST OF @ThePleasance ! Lovely shout out!!! 10Dome // 4:20pm // 1st to 27th August. Tix: #edfringe2018 #IntoTheUnknown

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Just found out our brilliant curators of #EveryThirdMinute @LeedsPlayhouse got a nomination at the #dementiacareawards Proud to have been a part of this amazing project and even prouder of our team that made it happen @maggie_deru @_nickytaylor @martharosew

Dementia Community

@JDementiaCare

6 years

Congratulations to our 2018 finalists for the 9th National Dementia Care Awards! Please see our website for the full list of finalists! #DementiaCareAwards

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Going Literacy Live @LeedsPlayhouse #playhouseconnect

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

My big giant over-enthusiastic face!!

Amy Leach

@amycleach

6 years

Look who I spotted on the big screen @AlFerris ! So excited for Searching for the Heart of Leeds @WYPlayhouse .

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

And we @LeedsPlayhouse are so grateful to the support we’ve received from @leedscitycoll during some really challenging times. Our partnership has helped us switch to digital projects, return to some face to face activity and bring back team members from furlough early. 🙏🏼👊🏼

Richard Lee LCC

@lcc_richardlee

4 years

This #CollegesWeek we have been celebrating the #FE sector and its amazing work in supporting local communities and its importance in rebuilding our economy post-Covid-19. Now more than ever is the time to #LoveOurColleges @luminategroup @AoC_info

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

#Leeds folk! Check out our huge #HeartofLeeds banner outside @WYPlayhouse . Sneaky shot of @Christellamusic too - see if you can spot her. Get your tickets here

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

So excited to be working with this damn fine, inspiring group of creative artists. #squadgoals #YoungCompany

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

7 years

We're delighted to announce our first ever Young Company, a collective of 12 creatively curious artists aged 18 – 25 who will collaborate together with the Playhouse over the coming months 👉 Supported by @esmeefairbairn . #YoungCompany

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Raising a cuppa to the brilliant @alanlydd & the @OlderEnsemble team for the latest iteration of the #BusPassProject Such powerful stories told with beautiful integrity.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

So proud that the legacy of The Old Vic Community Company continues #OVCC . And, for the record, Susannah is both excellent & hilarious!

The Old Vic

@oldvictheatre

7 years

‘I think we’ll be friends forever.’ From the Actors' Orphanage to The Old Vic stage – this is Susannah’s Old Vic story #OV200

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

I once looked after a 14 year old Lily Allen for a couple of hours whilst I was on work experience. She found out I was Welsh and asked if that meant I shagged sheep.

Mave

@MavenofHonor

4 years

Now, more than ever, we should share our most mundane celebrity encounters. For example, in 2002 I saw Diane Keaton in the Gap

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Day 2 of the #1001Stories TakeOver @LeedsPlayhouse is in full swing. Literally. With aerial, Bollywood dance, seated yoga and tons of performances still to come!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

Inspiring first rehearsal w/our brilliant community chorus for #grapesofwrath @WYPlayhouse . 40 lovely & talented Leeds folk in one room!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

There's a whole other play going on backstage at #RisePlay

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Really pleased and proud to have captured some of the brilliant work we @LeedsPlayhouse co-created with the people of #Leeds during #lockdown . 💪🏼🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏼 Big love to all involved!

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

Our stages went dark at the start of lockdown but we continued to shine a light on the creativity and resilience of our community through #PlayhouseConnect . Join us for a week-long celebration of the incredible work that was created. Follow the # or visit

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

Uplifting, touching and full of corking tunes. #SunshineOnLeith @WYPlayhouse is a definite winner. The dynamics and the arrangement of Letter from America had me proper hooked. Congratulations @jamesbrining @johnrwilkinson1 & the whole company!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Such a well deserved top notch review for this. From the excellent team who made it @FrancesPoet @jemimalevick @EithneEb @ShireenFarkhoy and the brilliant wonder of @_nickytaylor @maggie_deru who have championed & supported it tirelessly from day 1 👏🙌💪 & all other salutes!!

The Stage

@TheStage

2 years

★★★★★ Review: Maggie May – Frances Poet's play is a funny, furious and moving exploration of how dementia affects families @LeedsPlayhouse

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

Fundamental error from Billington. Both Daniel Evans & Tamara Harvey have demonstrated in their work as artists & in running buildings that community & education projects can be the very source of richness & texture on stages he is so keen to see.

Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey are an inspired duo to lead the RSC

An immense task awaits the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new artistic directors who must attract top talent, prioritise verse-speaking and combine classic repertory and contemporary drama

www.theguardian.com

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

It’s testament to the hard work of the permanent staff, incredible support workers and all the talented freelance artists and project managers - all of whom we are proud to call the team - that this work is recognised in this public way. 👊🙌

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Went to this the other night and it’s a really ace night out. Some seriously fantastic plays, seriously good actors, seriously brilliant music, all assembled by the seriously ace @kasharshad . Go see it. Seriously.

Leeds Conservatoire

@LeedsMusicDrama

6 years

You've still got a chance to catch #Airplays at LCoM! A @BBCRadioLeeds and @LeedsPlayhouse co-production, running until 27th Oct. @NickAhad will be hosting the post-show discussion every night. Get your tickets here:

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

We heard so many extraordinary stories in researching this and we need the world to hear them. Big 🙏 to our pals @YVTakingPart and @LehmannRob for kicking off the journey with us. Excited to be collaborating with @DesignerKTScott @Christellamusic @Hosenofficiall #MoBazarbashi

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

3 years

World premiere FREEDOM PROJECT (10 – 18 Sept).An honest & reflective show melding lived experience with creative theatre-making as refugees Mo & Hossein share stories, both personal & global. Written and co-curated by @LukeBarnes , dir. by @AlFerris . 🎟️

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Well would ya look at that!!

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

📢 MEGA EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 1. Maxine Peak and Imelda Staunton live on stage 2. Starring in Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads 3. Catch them @LeedsPlayhouse & @crucibletheatre . Priority: 30 Sept, General: 6 Oct.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Excellent first stagger through from the #HeartofLeeds company. More tomorrow!!

James Moore

@jm00re497

6 years

Warming up for the first full run of Searching for the Heart of Leeds. Less than two weeks to go @WYPlayhouse #rehearsals #theatre #heartofleeds #wyplayhouse

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

So impressed by the indefatigable @martharosew and all the producing team @LEEDS_2023 & @WOWisGlobal for the epic project raising the #WOWbarn . Culture and community perfectly aligned to create something magnificent.

OLY

@ItsOLY

2 years

👷🏽‍♀️ A barn built in #Leeds in 24 hours… Yep, @LEEDS_2023 + @WOWisGlobal did that! 🛠️ 300 women, girls + non-binary people have been working together to raise the #WOWBarn . @martharosew , Exec Producer @ Leeds 2023 joined me on @BBCLeeds ▶️ #Listen :

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

The amazing #heartofleeds band are bossing a slinky version of Tainted Love as the audience gather for All of Us Together event @leedsplayhouse #Leeds #LeedsPlayhouse

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Dead proud that we are able to share this gorgeous production in this way. Bringing hope and festive cheer to people who need it most! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 to @fionamay2 @maggie_deru for organising.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

As part of our commitment to supporting the #Leeds Community, we're gifting a free screening to closed wards of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Burberry Inspire partner schools & residents in three local care homes. More info>>

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Ah #Europe @LeedsPlayhouse . A beautiful play by @DavieGreig about escape & stasis, loss & discovery and all things in between. Funny & sad & acutely observed. Jump in the train now

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Email from dentist: “We miss you.” Email from train company: “was it something we said?” Jeez, services, I’ve been busy. when did you get so needy??

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Surely the last time anyone can say ‘the talent isn’t there’. So proud and impressed with what @DavidMumeni & @opendoorpeople have achieved!

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Thoroughly enjoyed #WiseChildren @oldvictheatre Gorgeous storytelling, theatrical joy abound and an arrangement of an 80s pop classic to die for. Felt good to be lost in that world for a bit.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

1 year

Tomorrow is going to be a special day - all the pomp and ceremony of #theatre royalty @MikeKneehigh sharing his stories. And perhaps we can give him a crown at the end! #Leeds loved #Kneehigh - get yourselves to @LeedsPlayhouse before 11am tomorrow! #1001Stories

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

1 year

“ #Kneehigh … for the best part of 40 yrs… was embraced by the world… the best of times” 🗣️Join us for talk with founder @MikeKneehigh 11am, 6 May #1001Stories @LEEDS_2023 @LeedsOPF @OlderEnsemble @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @LeedsMuseums @TNLComFund

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

So fantastic that this is out and on the road. We all hope it brings a little joy to the people of #Leeds even on these grey days! (Maybe do the indoor walk today...☔️)

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

3 years

15,000 packs 38 organisations 14 creative indoor and outdoor walks one free, fun, activity We are so proud to bring you Steps to Creativity, partnering with @HeritageWalker and fantastic companies across the city. #PlayhouseConnect Read more here>>

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Sorry - I know I’ve done loads of these retweets but I am over the moon for @MIGUELHTU and the team for this one. It’s been a pleasure to direct and has always felt like we are doing something genuinely important ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from @guardianstage

Blackboard Theatre #STARDUSTPlay

@BlackboardThtr

6 years

★★★★ @guardianstage @bridgetminamore “......this is a show not just about its writer or performer, or its global mix of creators, or even Colombia – it’s about all of us.”

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

4 years

Full of hope in launching this project. Great opportunity for anyone in #leeds wanting to become a professional arts participation practitioner. All sorts of support available. Get in touch, sign up and share!! Thanks to @ALWFoundation for the support.

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

4 years

📢Exciting Opportunity for 18 - 25s 📢 Do you want to develop your arts leadership skills? Have fun making events happen? Apply to join #PlayhouseYoungLeaders >> 🙏partners @ChapelFM @DAZL_Leeds @thegcfoundation @MtGstudios @leedslibraries @Studio12Leeds

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

5 years

Delighted to be doing this with dream team @RachaelNanyonjo @northernluke @LehmannRob

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

5 years

Freedom Project brings together the U.K’s first two Theatres of Sanctuary. Written with unaccompanied child refugees and asylum seekers, this poignant story welcomes you to explore what it means to be free in this country. With @youngvictheatre 🎟️

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

#Culture is happening on Quarry Hill #Leeds . Blown away tonight by 3rd yr students @MillPerformance @leedscitycoll powerful & urgent devised piece with @DisplaceTheatre 👏👏👏

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Dad has just tried to win an argument with the opening line ‘Take the humble ant...’. We’re in proper #Christmas territory right now.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

Here we gooooooo...

Leeds Playhouse

@LeedsPlayhouse

3 years

✨Our magical family show – Fairy Poppins and the Naughty Winter Ghost – is visiting @aidan_leeds , @thebridgeleeds + @OldFireStaLS9 next week, so why not come along and say hello. Tickets are just £3. Book here >> 📸 Anthony Robling

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

So thrilled that despite the sad news about @VAULTFestival we’re still able to go ahead with this @LeedsPlayhouse . An amazing team is assembling so watch this space but get your tickets now as places are strictly limited! @TheWorkingParty

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

Join us @LeedsPlayhouse for our @LightNightLeeds Poetry Disco with the fab @NikNakdjmusic and @andy_c_g - here till 9.30 tonight in association with Caddick Group. #LightNightLeeds2021 @SOYOLeeds @Caddickconstruction

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

Yes this is good. But there’s definitely more to the issue. A more person-focused process, greater representation on panels & more support/inspiration in advance all needed. @opendoorpeople is creating an excellent model of how. @tom_watson

Guardian Stage

@guardianstage

7 years

Drama schools urged to cut their audition fees

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Yes!! A fantastically well deserved 5 stars for the brilliant @MIGUELHTU taking #edfringe #IntoTheUnknown and out the other side #STARDUSTplay

Pocket Size Theatre

@PocketSizeBlog

6 years

EDINBURGH FRINGE REVIEW: #stardust at @ThePleasance ★★★★★ @MIGUELHTU @BlackboardThtr

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

Yessss!!! Excellent news!! So proud of our magnificent curators and the ETM dream team @_nickytaylor @maggie_deru @martharosew #creativeengagement

Nicky Taylor

@_nickytaylor

6 years

We did it! Outstanding Arts & Creativity in Dementia Care 2018 @LeedsPlayhouse #EveryThirdMinute

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

A brill day interviewing talented #Leeds folk for our next #YoungCompany @LeedsPlayhouse with the brilliant likes of @Minpin_ @lladelbryant @gemmawoffinden @lilycraig1 @Christellamusic @gaby_paradis

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

And this is our ‘quiet’ year...

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

First half of read through done. Sounding lovely & lots of laughs. Exciting times! #riseplay #ovcc

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

Getting closer... #OVCC #RisePlay

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

2 years

And I’m so proud of @LeedsPlayhouse brilliant #playhouseconnect team - staff, support workers & volunteers - for being there at every point and every corner, making sure everyone was happy & felt supported #RefugeesWelcome

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

Check out this lovely lot @WYPlayhouse over the next 3 weeks #TheGrapesofWrath #CreativeEngagement

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

3 years

This is brilliant - delighted @LeedsPlayhouse has been nominated for this #PlayhouseConnect project. Big 🙌 for @maggie_deru and all the brilliant artists who worked on it!

Machteld De Ruyck

@maggie_deru

3 years

So chuffed we are nominated for an award for Best Age Friendly Outreach activity! Reasons To Be Hopeful was an epic intergenerational endeavour connecting 100 people via zoom, email, letter writing, socially distanced meet-ups..and it took an army of 10 artists & support workers.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

6 years

This week @ashleygerlach @archie_nutley @MSchmolle Azizi Cole & I have been mainly stacking chairs. And developing #newplay #theshit by Kenneth Emson for @TheWorkingParty #youthwork #DreamTeam

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

8 years

Question: Does 5 people sitting in a house drinking different gins constitute a 'festival'? If so, my family are having a gin festival.

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Alexander Ferris

@AlFerris

7 years

And so I find myself sitting in Ruislip train station car park, wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo, eating a packet of squares. My life has just hit absurdity level 9.

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