Producer Gathering

‘Even if we’re not subject to the same level of heavy-handed state interference in the UK, there is a growing culture of self-censorship, risk aversion and the excision of capital-P politics from theatre, which we don’t have to accept. The loss of freedom occurs by increment, until it comes in a rush.’

Political meddling in arts organisations across the globe is an issue for us all says Natasha Tripney in The Stage.

Read more here: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/poli...

#TheArts #ArtsCensorship #SaveTheArts #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Producer Nick Allott on 40 years with Cameron Mackintosh, Cats, Phantom and Les Miserables Nick Allott talks about his extraordinary four decades in theatre producing some of the West End's biggest hits, as he retires from Cameron Mackintosh Ltd

‘Producers are like cockroaches. We survive’

As he retired from his day job at Cameron Mackintosh Ltd back in May, Nick Allott spoke to The Stage about his extraordinary four decades in theatre.

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Touring, parenthood and the art of making it work - Arts Professional Parents in the arts sector work in a system that fails to support them adequately. Here, producer and new mother Nora Laraki shares her experience of taking a baby on tour.

Parents in the arts sector work in a system that fails to support them adequately. Here, producer and new mother Nora Laraki shares her experience of taking a baby on tour.

Case Study 8 is live! In this episode, Marina Sacco & Danielle Marshall share their experiences of working in participatory contexts, highlighting the importance of accessibility, inclusion, & sustainable community partnerships.

Listen here: shorturl.at/w8CYr

@fueltheatre.bsky.social

Case Study 7 is live! Cultural producers Eric Cyuzuzo & Marie Umuhoza, Black organisers from Brussels, share a global perspective on building inclusive spaces, challenging tokenism & supporting community-led projects.

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🎧 Case Study 6 is live! Millie Wood-Downie & Molly McGeachin — co-founders of The Project People — share how they’re redefining producing through care, transparency & collaboration. A flexible, holistic model for sustainable practice.

🔗 Listen Here: shorturl.at/gXoRP

Pause: A Self-Care Support for Producers is a resource for producers navigating burnout. Incl. 8 commissioned writings with personal insights from producers, practical reflections + useful signposting.

producergathering.com/resource/pause-for-producers/

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In this episode, Ellie Liddell-Crewe and F. Zeeshan Choudhury explore access from a global perspective. They emphasise decentralising Western viewpoints, embracing cultural responsiveness, and encouraging ongoing dialogue around accessibility.

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In this episode, Emilie Labourey and Adèle Reeves de Melo reflect on the importance of mentorship, peer support, & genuine connection in producing. They share how networks built on trust and reciprocity can shape sustainable careers.

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Case Studies with a Global Perspective.

In this episode, Ellie Harris and Alison Holder talk about producing touring and outdoor arts, centring anti-racist practice, embedding access from the start, and grappling with sustainability challenges.

🔗 Listen here: shorturl.at/7iGl2

Contributions from ​Emma Wee, Evie Muir, Kim Simpson, Lou Platt, Nick Murray, Seyi Osi, The Black Wellbeing Collective and Toni-Dee Paul.​

Supported by Artsadmin & @marlboroughprods.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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#PauseGuide #ProducersCare

We’re featured in The Stage! 🎉

Pause: A Self-Care Support for Producers is a new resource for producers navigating burnout with 8 commissioned writings, personal insights + practical tools.

Co-produced by @the-uncultured.bsky.social & @producergathering.bsky.social

🔗 Download shorturl.at/CqQh4

Freedom in the Arts launches survey into censorship in the arts - Arts Professional A free speech group has announced a UK-wide survey on boycotts, censorship and artistic freedom in the cultural sector.

A free speech group has announced a UK-wide survey on boycotts, censorship and artistic freedom in the cultural sector.

Case Studies with a Global Perspective.

✨ Case Study 2: How theatre producers can make a space transformative & accessible to everyone - Adrian Gardner and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner

Please share your thoughts on our website in our comment section!

Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...

🎉 It’s here: Case Studies with a Global Perspective.
Since 2023 we’ve gathered producer conversations to share challenges, ideas & ways forward.

✨ Case Study 1: Participation, Ethics & Care — with Valentina Vela & Amaya Jeyarajah Dent. Listen here: producergathering.com/case-study/a...

Our Lead Producer @nassykonan.bsky.social has written for @artsprofessional.co.uk
we’re naming what needs to shift.
With the-uncultured.com, we’re co-creating a self-care guide for producers—because wellbeing is the work.

Supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

For five years, The Big Freelancer Survey has built the most detailed picture of arts freelancing. Now, it’s time for the final survey.

Your voice matters. Take 10 minutes & be counted.

📝 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...

#BigFreelancerSurvey #Theatre

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

Producer Gathering is building a stronger, connected network of producers who use art for change. 🎉

🔗 Read more: producergathering.com/current-burs...

📽️ Nikta Mohammadi – Iranian filmmaker & producer, developing Fading Frames, a project exploring displacement & ruins.

🎭 Cheryl Gallacher – Theatre practitioner, working with Waling Waling to amplify migrant domestic workers' activism.

We received 61 applications—and today, we’re excited to introduce our three recipients, who will each receive £1000 for professional development.

🎤 MoYah – Multidisciplinary artist, Hip-Hop Ambassador & activist, using music and community projects to uplift refugees and migrants.

🚀 We’re back! And we’re celebrating the 2025 Migration Stories: Art as Activism bursary recipients!

This year’s bursary supports producers who are using migration stories to shape cultural producing and inspire activism.

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

Producer Gathering is building a stronger, connected network of producers who use art for change. Join us in celebrating the recipients! 🎉

🔗 Read more: producergathering.com/current-burs...
#MigrationStories #ArtAsActivism #Producers

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

Nikta Mohammadi – Iranian producer and artist, developing Fading Frames, a project exploring displacement & ruins.

🎭 Cheryl Gallacher – Theatre practitioner, working with Waling Waling to amplify migrant domestic workers' activism.

Current Bursaries - Producer Gathering

We received 61 applications—and today, we’re excited to introduce our three recipients, who will each receive £1000 for professional development.

🎤 MoYah – Multidisciplinary artist, Hip-Hop Ambassador & activist, using music and community projects to uplift refugees and migrants.

Global warming is a technological advancement.

Global warming is happening because technology does not naturally equal progress, ethics, or ecological balance.

Stop saying they ignore the science. They are using the science.

Global warming is part of what you get from science under capitalism.

Venues / Producers / Companies - is anyone in need of a brilliant Assistant Producer / Administrator at 1 day a week? Something brilliant I know is looking to fill a days work. DM me

The final day to apply for this great opportunity is at Midnight!

#paiddevelopment #creativeproducer

Producer Top-Up

📅 6 days in Jan–Feb 2025 |
📍 Brighton & Worthing
💸 £1,050 bursary for 8 producers

💡 Upskill, get mentored, & strengthen your business!

Info pack & form: www.producertopup.com
📧 producer.topup@gmail.com |
📸 @producer_topup

✨ FROM OUR FRIENDS! ✨

Applications Open for Producer Top-Up 2025!

For freelance dance & cross-artform producers who:
🟡 Are underrepresented in the sector
🟡 Mid-career stage
🟡 Based in SE England

Apply by next Mon 16 Dec 2024, 11:59 PM

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