rhianne, Author at EXTANT

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Guest Blog: Super Power Panto Co-Writer Paula Connolly

Posted on: 15 Feb 2023

Guest Blog: Super Power Panto Co-Writer Paula Connolly My name is Paula Connolly. I am visually impaired and have hearing loss. I’m an actor, director and writer and I am extremely proud to be a co-writer and part of the Super Power Panto Team. For several years now I have been lucky enough to be […]

Two photos side by side separated by a purple line. On the left is a close shot of the face of Jasmine Thien (an East Asian woman in her mid-20s). Her eyes are closed and patterns of dappled light are cast across her face. The other image is a black and white photo of Helena Ascough (a white, blonde-haired woman in her mid-20s). She stands speaking animatedly into a microphone in a stand, with her right hand pointing toward her head. She wears a denim jacket, a tartan skirt, a white t-shirt and glasses.

Call-Out for Voice Actors and Creative Roles on Associate Artist Shows

Posted on: 9 Feb 2023

Extant are presenting a double-bill of work-in-progress at Camden People’s Theatre’s annual Sprint Festival on 27th March 2023, which will showcase the cutting edge of access-led theatre created by blind and visually impaired theatre artists. We are recruiting for the following paid roles: A Sound Designer to work on No Future by Helena Ascough. No […]

Announcing the new Extant Associate Artists

Posted on: 19 Dec 2022

Announcing the new Extant Associate Artists Extant is delighted to reveal our two new Associate Artists, Helena Ascough and Jasmin Thien, who will both be presenting work-in-progress performances at Sprint Festival in March 2023. We received some incredible applications, but were really blown away by both Helena and Jasmin’s proposals due to their ambition, creativity […]

Free Workshops and Training Sessions

Posted on: 19 Dec 2022

Free Workshops and Training Sessions Extant is planning some fantastic free training sessions in the new year to get those creative juices flowing. First off, we have an online casting workshop on 11 January, led by Amy Bethan Evans and Ruby Baker from the BBC Casting Team. This workshop will give attendees the chance to […]

A group of drag performers look out beyond the camera. Their expressions and poses are varied: some are smiling, some pouting, some laughing, some with arms and legs out, some posing with their hands to their face. They wear bright colours and unique outfits.

We’re hiring! Executive Director

Posted on: 8 Dec 2022

We’re hiring! Executive Director Extant is excited to be seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Executive Director to work alongside our Artistic Director, Maria Oshodi to deliver our future plans. The Executive Director will provide operational & strategic oversight to ensure the effective delivery of the company’s work. They will be excited to play a fundamental […]

Extant at DaDaFest International 2022

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

Extant at DaDaFest International 2022 DaDaFest is back in 2022 with not one but two exciting digital shows associated with Extant, available to watch on demand until 18th December 2022. Our innovative digital show, Flight Paths is available to watch online through DaDaFest’s website. Flight Paths is an epic multimedia production inspired by the Goze, […]

Extant Associate Artist Project in association with Sprint Festival at Camden People’s Theatre

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

Extant Associate Artist Project in association with Sprint Festival at Camden People’s Theatre Extant is proud to announce an open call-out for our second Associate Artist project for 2022-23, in partnership with Sprint Festival at Camden People’s Theatre. We are offering a commission for one blind or visually impaired artist or VI-led company to develop […]

Past Life brings creative access to the Bloomsbury Festival 2022

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

Past Life brings creative access to the Bloomsbury Festival 2022 October saw Extant’s first Associate Artist project of 2022/23, Past Life by Alice Christina-Corrigan presented at RADA Studios as part of the Bloomsbury Festival 2022. Written and performed by Alice, a visually impaired artist and graduate of Extant’s Pathways Writers Programme, Past Life showcased creative […]

Extant Evolve – the next 25 years!

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

Extant Evolve – the next 25 years! To mark Extant’s 25th anniversary in 2022, Extant is changing and taking on the task of succession planning for new leadership within the company. Our focus therefore will alter in 2023-2026, from producing high impact touring productions, to innovations in organisational development necessary to spawn new disabled leadership […]

SuperPower Panto!

Posted on: 11 Nov 2022

SuperPower Panto! SuperPower Panto is a family show that comes to you flying off the pages of a giant tactile comic book set, bringing a host of fun packed characters who need your help to save the day! Join our inclusive Super powered cast on an exciting, interactive, one hour long panto-style show that takes […]

Pathways Writers Showcase

Posted on: 5 Jul 2022

Our Pathways Writers Showcase took place at Studio 4, Brixton House on 17th June! Our 16 Pathways Writers each showcased a five minute duologue. Writers collaborated with directors, assistant directors and actors – to ensure that audio description was at the core of the performance. Following the completion of our Open Script report by Grace Joseph – […]

Extant Associate Artists at Edinburgh Fringe

Posted on: 5 Jul 2022

Extant Associate Artists at Edinburgh Fringe Extant is proud to have supported several Associate Artists over the past few years, empowering talented blind and visually impaired theatre-makers to create their best work and take artistic risks. We’re delighted that this summer two of our former Associates, Tom Skelton and Amy Bethan Evans are taking ambitious, […]