Bringing you 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝 by Sophia Clist w/Nick Burge, commissioned by Crying Out Loud + presented by Fratton Together, part of We Shine Community Thousands of strands of elastic make an extraordinary artwork... 📍St Mary’s Church 🗓️19–21 Nov 🎟️free 🔗https://cryingoutloud.org/events/stretch-fratton/
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Crying Out Loud are creative producers working with artists to bring you extraordinary contemporary visual theatre. #magical #memorable #moving https://linktr.ee/CryingOutLoud
📣 In September, Victoria Park, Portsmouth hosts 'Luminarium' by #ArchitectsofAir - an immersive experience designed to delight, inspire + bring communities together 📣 🗓️ 11-13 Sep ⏰ various 🎟️ free to Portsmouth residents cryingoutloud.org/events/lumin... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEfunded
📣 Do have a read of our latest Newsletter in which we talk about our summer activities, throw out a few @edfringe.bsky.social recommendations and look ahead to our autumn plans 📣 More: cryingoutloud.org/news/summer-... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEfunded #theatre
Summer thank yous... - Crying Out Loud
Thank you to the audiences who have so far enjoyed The Point Is Portsmouth, our city-wide programme of events celebrating Portsmouth100.
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We’re truly grateful to have received @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for our R&D project at Wilts Creative We’ve partnered with the Environmental Science Dept @unisouthampton.bsky.social to co-create a show with primary schools in partnership with Make the Sunshine & @crying-out-loud.bsky.social
📣 In July Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts an extraordinary programme of contemporary circus. Circus in Motion invites audiences to experience one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites in a completely new way. 🗓️ 17-18 July ⏰ 4:30-9:30 📍Portsmouth Historic Quarter 🎟️Free! linktr.ee/CryingOutLoud
Congratulations to all at Pivot Fest, a huge success and thank you to Head Over Wheels who lead an inclusive creative movement and physical theatre workshop 👏👏
Pivot Fest was Portsmouth’s first-ever Learning Disability Arts Festival, a fantastic celebration of creativity in our community. Was such a pleasure to pop into the end of festival event to hear what a success the last few days have been. Well done to all involved!
📣A big thanks to Paul Marsh + @expressfm.com for this great feature on our 'The Point Is Portsmouth' events! Jun-Sep we present a summer of bold high-energy FREE events as part of #Portsmouth100 the city’s centenary celebrations. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social www.expressfm.com/podcasts/loc...
Be part of something big this June. We’re looking for people to take part in 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙚 - a contemporary, large-scale outdoor performance as part of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 🪩 No experience req'd 👋🏼 meet new people 🗓️ perform 21 Jun 📍St Mary’s, Fratton More details: cryingoutloud.org/events/432-f...
📢 The Point Is Portsmouth📢 As part of Portsmouth100 we present a summer of bold, high-energy events Jun-Sep 2026. Celebrating the city’s centenary year by transforming civic, heritage + community spaces through live performance + shared experiences. bit.ly/COL_TPIP @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
📣 Call Out 📣 Award-winning contemporary circus company Pirates of the Carabina are looking for multi-skilled circus artists based in the South-West to join a new small-scale outdoor aerial circus show. 🗓️ Apply 26 April 🔗 piratesofthecarabina.com @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate
🇪🇺 Europe-wide petition calling on the UK Government to formally declare the United Kingdom's interest in fully participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme from 2027 🇪🇺 openpetition.org/uk/ukjoince
United Kingdom to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027 - Online petition
This is a Europe-wide petition calling on the UK Government to formally declare the United Kingdom's interest in fully participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme (https://culture.ec.europa.eu...
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📢Call out for Street Dance Tutors and Choreographers!📢 When: 7th, 8th and 9th April : 10am – 3pm daily Fee: £250 per day Location: Stoke Newington Dance Studios Participants: aged 12-18 (intermediate - mixed ability) Email education@mimbre.co.uk for more info!
Different Planet Arts are seeking an Artist Advocate and PA to ensure artists can fulfil their creative potential by removing barriers and providing tailored, person-centred support. Closing - 18 Mar Location - Lewes/Brighton ££ - £4810 Fee disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Have a look at what our consortium partner, Third Version Creative is up to, click on the link and scroll down to read their latest blog 'Culture in Context: Energy, Exchange and What Comes Next' cryingoutloud.org/what-we-do/p... #letsCreate @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #arts #theatre #culture
Opportunity to sign and share this petition which is calling on the UK government to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027. Every signature counts and the petition will be delivered to the government by the end of May. openpetition.org/!ukjoince
In our latest Newsletter see our plans for 2026 • invest in emerging UK talent • supporting national + international artists developing new work . Head to our bio / Newsletter to read up on our Artist-led activity and much more! #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #arts @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
📣 We are backing Portsmouth’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 as we continue to support the Solent’s arts sector, nurturing visual performance talent and connecting creatives with global opportunities 📣 #wearePompey2029 #arts #theatre #LetsCreate #CityofCulture @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A snapshot of 2025 and a big thank you to all our artists, partners, funders and audiences who engaged with us through a brilliant year. We loved working through the UK, internationally + locally with our A Sea of Words for Portsmouth project. #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #CryingOutLoud
Thank you to @motionhouse.bsky.social AD, Daniel Massarella for our Masterclass at Theatre Royal, Portsmouth. Eight talented participants worked to experience the company’s approach to contact work, circus skills + dance. More: cryingoutloud.org/projects/sol... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Join @motionhouse.bsky.social on this new Masterclass led by associate director Daniel Massarella followed by a performance of 'Hidden' 📍New Theatre Royal Portsmouth 🗓 Tuesday 18 November 2025 ⏰ 10am–1pm 🔗 cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/ #circus #dance #LetsCreate @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Some images from a fantastic weekend of 𝘼 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 our large-scale immersive experience by artists Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung. 🔗 bit.ly/ASOWtickets 📅 'til 26 Oct 📍 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 🎟️ £5 | free under 16s + locals @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate
To complement our 'A Sea of Words for Portsmouth' event (18-26 Oct, Boathouse 5, Portsmouth Dockyard) please join our FREE Artists Talk with Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung. 🗓️ 19 Oct ⏰ 11am 📍Aspex Gallery 🎟️ cryingoutloud.org/events/a-sea...
A Sea of Words for Portsmouth
Step into a sea of light, memory and hope. Led by Hong Kong artists Kingsley Ng and Stephanie Cheung - shaped by the voices of Portsmouth
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October is busy! Read on to see where you can find our events around the UK and beyond. . cryingoutloud.org/news/october... . Find performances from Kundle Cru, Head Over Heels, Luke Brown Company, Sophia Clist, KingsleyNg and Stephanie Cheung. with support from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
October shows and events near you - Crying Out Loud
October is busy - read on to see where you can find our shows and events around the UK, Ireland and beyond.
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A Sea of Words for Portsmouth is a large-scale immersive experience by artists Kingsley Ng + Stephanie Cheung. Step into a sea of light, memory + hope: 🗓️ 18-26 October ⏰ select your preferred time slot 📍Boathouse 5, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 🎟️ bit.ly/ASOWtickets @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Our Autumn Newsletter is out, please read on to find out more on our upcoming activity as well as a review of our busy summer both in the Solent area and throughout the UK. 📣 bit.ly/4p3lvQa @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #circus #performance #autumn
📣 August here we go! 📣 Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in person🙂 All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #circus #art #LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
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Brilliant to be a part of this with you @storiesinthedust.bsky.social! Excited to see what happens next with this. 👏
Today we hosted an event alongside Prof Ian at the Future Towns Innovation Hub @unisouthampton.bsky.social It explored the Arts/Humanities : Science/Engineering Nexus. It also evaluated our work that has been funded by the Sustainability & Resilience Institute and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
📣 Thrilled to see Kundle Cru present their new show BIRDS physically dynamic performance blending circus skills, dance + theatre part of Dublin Fringe Fest 4-7 Sep Book: www.fringefest.com/festival/wha... More: cryingoutloud.org/artists/kund... #DublinFringeFestival #TheCivic #PromenadeIreland
Birds
Can you see what’s boiling under the surface? We are in the midst of huge global changes. Unarmed and unprepared; our wings are clipped, fuses are short and all that is needed is a spark to set it a...
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Ventnor Fringe Festival announces its vibrant programme, featuring over 120 performances this July #iwnews #IsleofWight @ventnorfringe.bsky.social
Ventnor Fringe 2025: More than 120 shows ready to discover
Ventnor Fringe Festival announces its vibrant programme, featuring over 120 performances this July
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📣We're busy through July!📣 Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in person🙂 All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
Upcoming - Crying Out Loud
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