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Three of the UK’s most exciting theatre companies have joined forces to set fire to expectations of what a night at the theatre can be for new audiences.
The Push Things Forward Collective is Middle Child, nabokov and Not Too Tame, three companies who believe that theatre needs urgent change in order to remain relevant and popular.
They are united in a desire to do things differently and find new ways of creating live events that focus on attracting those people who feel alienated by theatre.
They all share in common an interest in using non-traditional spaces and experimenting with form to make work that tells 'untold' stories.
The Collective will meet regularly to discuss new forms of theatre and how to identify and develop audiences, as well as support each other’s organisational development.
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Middle Child Artistic Director, Paul Smith, said:
“We're delighted to be working alongside two of the most progressive, forward-thinking companies in the country to create theatre that is a good night out and which appeals to everyone.
“We look forward to starting fires together.”
nabokov Artistic Director, Stef O’Driscoll, said:
“ We are hyped to to be joining forces with these guys to share ideas and resources. Our shared vision of making the arts social brought us together and we are stronger as a consortium challenging and supporting each other to reinvent theatre that reflects the diverse experiences and stories of our time. Exciting times. POW!
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Not Too Tame Artistic Director, Jimmy Fairhurst, said:
“These are the kinds of alliances that put fire in the belly and adrenaline in the veins of any artist. We're proud and excited to partner with companies that understand the importance of hearing the voices of unsung heroes and telling tales that are rarely heard in today's theatres. Together we can share, learn and create new and vibrant ways to make theatre the first choice for an exhilarating night out!”
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Middle Child are a Hull-based company creating gig theatre for the gig economy. Their work captures the electrifying moment when the beat drops, mixing original live music with bold new writing.
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nabokov are a cross art form company reinventing theatre to reflect the diverse experiences and stories of our time. Their mission is to ensure that the event of theatre is for all and reflects the current experiences and diverse voices of our generation.
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Not Too Tame are an ensemble company of actors, founded on the belief of 'Theatre for All'. We focus specifically on creating work that breaks the boundaries of tame, polite theatre and aim to engage those who feel theatre isn't for them.
13.02.17
THE
PUSH THINGS FORWARD
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Not Too Tame
become new associate company of Derby Theatre!
Not Too Tame are delighted to announce that
we are now an official Associate Company of Derby Theatre.
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We are absolutely chuffed to be teaming up with Derby Theatre - #WatchThisSpace
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Not Too Tame already have a relationship with Derby Theatre; they have performed twice as part of the Theatre’s
Departure Lounge festival, a summer festival of fresh and exciting theatre, with their twice sold out performance of
Early Doors that was performed in a local city pub. Jimmy Fairhurst, Artistic Director of the company, has also
appeared as an actor in three Derby Theatre productions, Look Back in Anger, Brassed Off and Kes, as well as
leading a number of workshops with regional artists, members of the community and school groups.
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Now, as an official Associate Company of Derby Theatre, Not Too Tame will benefit from the following:
in-kind rehearsal space, the chance to attend artistic programming meetings and feed into the running of the
Theatre, direct access to the advice, skills and expertise of Sarah Brigham, the Theatre’s Artistic Director and Chief
Executive, and Ruby Glaskin, Creative Producer of In Good Company; free press night tickets, professional
development sessions and connection to the Theatre’s learning department and projects.
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Sarah Brigham (Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Derby Theatre) said:
“Not Too Tame are an exuberant, humour-filled and incredibly popular ensemble theatre company who perform in
a range of every day and accessible spaces and locations, and who genuinely connect with a wide range of different
communities. Through their engagement and highly relatable performances, their mission is to convey a strong
message that theatre is truly for all. I am incredibly proud of our association with them to date and now, as an
official Associate Company, I am thrilled that we will develop our relationship with them even further and be able to
provide them with the support this award-winning company fully deserve. I look forward immensely to working on
joint artistic projects with them...Derby audiences are in for an exciting ride!”
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Jimmy Fairhurst (Artistic Director, Not Too Tame) said:
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“We are thrilled to become an Associate Company of Derby Theatre. At Not Too Tame, we believe in ‘theatre for
all’ and create work that aims to engage those who feel theatre isn’t for them. By performing in non-traditional
settings, like pubs, shops, working men's clubs and other community spaces, we bring a very different style to our
productions. Our work celebrates and champions the identity of communities and performs accessible stories with
heart, passion and humour. Stories to laugh, cry and dance to, all with a drink in hand. The East Midlands has a rich
history to be proud of, and a vibrant cultural future, one which we are delighted to be a part of.
Derby Theatre creates and programmes some of the most exciting shows in British theatre, earning fantastic
relationships with the community of Derby and beyond and we are looking forward to getting involved. Get your
glad rags on Derby, we’re going to have a ball!”
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Not Too Tame will join two other highly acclaimed theatre companies as fellow Associate Companies of Derby
Theatre, Milk Presents and Maison Foo.
07.03.17
24.05.17
NTT announces a '2018 Christmas Panto' in collaboration with writer Luke Barnes
8.1.18
So Christmas might be over for 2017 but we've got an extra little present for you lot... Not Too Tame and Luke Barnes​ are teaming up to create a brand new Panto for 2018. 3 cities in the UK, fantastic writing and all the swagger of a Not Too Tame show with a little sprinkling of Christmas cheer. The bleep machine's not going to be working so leave the kids at home, bring all your pals and get ready for a big night out!! More details to come. 2018's looking better already!!!