jo crowley

Been on it for a while but as of now if you want to follow me and my sometimes wittering you can find me over on #Bluesky

@LNER generally people who book window seats book them because they need to be able to see outside to not feel anxious. THIS is not a window seat. Hi work in theatre and in theatre this would be a cheap seat and come with a disclaimer of what it was and how compromised it was

@NatashaTripney @1927productions Ah yes, that was what we were buried away doing for a chunk of last year!!!!

Very much enjoying season 2 of Interview of the Vampire - because a bit of escapism is very much needed right now - and being struck by how much the Théâtre des Vampires scenes reminded me of the work of @1927productions. And then the credits came around...

@BeckyOwenFisher Yes, just gets a bit exhausting how many times you have to (esp for the same locations!)

@crowleyjo I just always say exactly that! “We’d love to have come back but we didn’t make it onto the programme this time. Please do tell your local theatre how much you want us and hopefully we’ll see you next tour!”

Love touring, love audiences loving the shows. But Feeling v frustrated by stifling my replies to those that want to see us as to why we are not performing at/in some venues/towns/cities we have for years. How do we explain its because programmers don’t programme/ghost/cancel?

@TarekIskander1 Long thread. But I realise I’ve been at this game a long time, having worked in every continent. Honestly this is the most exhausted I have been trying to make work & tour work. irony is that now only TTR from international work is how I can make & present Uk work. Madness.

@TarekIskander1 The lack of commissioning, co-production, programming from U.K venues is the main problem. It is vital for international opportunities and trust. I really think it’s time our wider sector & finders properly engaged with those of us who make and tour work.

Some random comments on why so little of our work tours internationally - all of it funding-related: 1. Our work often lacks ambition / feels cheap 2. It is too inward looking / detached from global themes 3. It is very undercooked, due to short rehearsals and performance runs

Oxford done, Newcastle done, Exeter this week. Come along and if you’re about on Friday then book a ticket and join for this post show discussion with @Storybookdads - a brilliant, inspirational charity doing brilliant work.

Call times are Wed 25 Sep 5.30-7.45pm, Thurs 26 Sep 1.30-2.45pm & 6.30-7.45pm, Fri 27 Sep 7.00-8.15pm, Sat 28 Sep 1.30-2.45pm & 6.30-7.45pm

Practicalities: Ideally aged 18-25, female or female identifying. Fee; real living wage + travel expenses + tix to see the show. Need to be able to fit into the costumes which are U.K. size 10-12!

Okay theatre Twitter - are you still out there?! If so can you help me out!! I’m looking for 2 young female or female identifying performers in Oxford who might be available this week wed-sat for a little pre show paid performance opportunity with @1927productions