Open Clasp is the North East's only professional women's theatre company.
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Open Clasp Theatre Co are very happy to report that Newcastle City Council's Arts and Culture Division have awarded us £5,000 Grant Aid for this financial year. It's great to have their regular support.


Sabrina Thornton hi sally could you wish catrean a great birthday i no its somtime this week thanks =)


Open Clasp Theatre Co at 4:52am June 23
I'll pass it on :) Thanks Sabrina


Sabrina Thornton
hi sally
hope everything is going great with you and im so pleased about the funding you have for the next play its going to be amazing =)
Open Clasp Theatre Co at 4:50am June 22
Hi Sabrina,
Its going well here thank you:) It's great news about the grant, and all credit to Roma, our fantastic Company Development Manager, who does the fundraising (along with many other important jobs).
Its going well here thank you:) It's great news about the grant, and all credit to Roma, our fantastic Company Development Manager, who does the fundraising (along with many other important jobs).


Sabrina Thornton aww sad news my work shop come to an end today, its been amazing working with open clasp for the history told project, and i cont wait to see it all come to life, everybody's project's that have worked towards the project should be realy proud of them self, its an amzaing project to have worked with ali and catrean have been amazing though the hole project and they are amzaing people to no and amazing people to get on with, id like to wish catreana all the best for wrighting the project's play and ali all the best for maybe playing a part in the play good look to everyone, and yet again i cont wait to see the project on tour =)
Open Clasp Theatre Co at 4:45am June 22
Thanks Sabrina,
You're so right - everyone who's been involved in this project should be really proud of themselves. We couldn't do what we do without all the brave women who come along to workshops and put their hearts into Open Clasp's work. It's sad to see the workshops coming to an end, but its good that the project's moving on to a new stage - it's great to know everyone's excited for it :)
You're so right - everyone who's been involved in this project should be really proud of themselves. We couldn't do what we do without all the brave women who come along to workshops and put their hearts into Open Clasp's work. It's sad to see the workshops coming to an end, but its good that the project's moving on to a new stage - it's great to know everyone's excited for it :)


Open Clasp Theatre Co are delighted to announce that Arts Council England (North East) have awarded us a grant of £20,000 towards the Herstory Told project :)


"I honestly used to say - send 'em all home. They shouldn't be here. It's an English country. They take all our money...


Sabrina Thornton the history told, is going to be a great play, and all the progect's that have been working with the play have done a great job and i feel myself that it is going to touch alot of people in alot of way's, i no it will me in alot of way's good luck to everyone who is going to be in the tour of it and good luck on the tour too =)
Open Clasp Theatre Co at 3:06am June 17
We're all looking forward to it too Sabrina. The drama workshops have gone really well and we can't wait til the play is ready to head back out into the community :)


Sabrina Thornton
hi
i think open claps is great, the work they do with people is amazing the play's are amazing, i whent to see stand and tan and it was totaly amazing it was funny and it was just idk it was just amazing so id just like to say well done to everyone it was awesome, i cont wait for the next project to go on tour becouse that will be an amzing show too, good luck to everyone in the next play
sabrina =)


Open Clasp Theatre Co
Would you like the chance to win a Fiat 500 while donating to Open Clasp? Raffle tickets are available online for £2 each. Just visit http://www.everyclick.com/openclasptheat recompany and click on the car to buy one. Please share this link.
Source: www.everyclick.com
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Open Clasp Theatre Co at 3:09am June 17
Thanks to everyone who's bought a raffle ticket so far. All those £2s add up and will help us reach more women across the North East.


Open Clasp Theatre Co VONNE are seeking nominations for the North East Voluntary and Community Sector Awards 2009. Categories include Most Exciting Project and Outstanding Organisation. If you think Open Clasp deserve a nomination please visit the site to find out more.
Source: www.vonne.org.uk
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations Network North East) is the regional voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation for North East England.


Open Clasp Theatre Co Do you know a charity that deserves a pat on the back? The Guardian Charity Awards 2009 are seeking nominations.


Open Clasp are considering touring Tonic nationally in 2010 to coincide with the World Cup. This brilliant show was a finalist for "Performance of the Year" at the Journal Culture Awards when it first toured in 2007...
Kayle at 5:48am June 3
Will you be re-auditioning for the roles?
Open Clasp Theatre Co at 2:47am June 10
Does anyone know any community groups outside the North East who'd like to be involved?
We'll post all the updates about the project on facebook and on our website, so keep an eye out!
We'll post all the updates about the project on facebook and on our website, so keep an eye out!


Open Clasp Theatre Co We're one of the charities listed with JumbleAid. Please check it out. It’s FREE, easy to use, and it’s good for the environment too!
Source: www.jumbleaid.com
If you have any unwanted items that are too good to go to landfill, now you can use them to raise funds for your chosen charity. JumbleAID lets individuals and businesses post unwanted stuff online and anyone can pledge a donation foran item. ...


Open Clasp Theatre Co
The poeple organising RENT at the Customs House came to see Stand 'n' Tan and are sure that if you loved that you'll love their show too! Details at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hom e#/event.php?eid=58943474732
North East amateur Premiere - Don't miss out
Location:The Customs HOuse
Time:7:30PM Wednesday, June 10th


Open Clasp Theatre Co are enjoying the Herstory Told drama workshops.


Open Clasp Theatre Co NCVYS need women and girls to complete this survey about where you feel safe or unafe after dark by the 22nd May. Please let people know about it.
Source: www.ncvys.org.uk
The Government is asking for people’s views on how to end violence against women and girls. Part of Government’s consultation looks at transport and journeys at night.If you are female and would like to feed in to NCVYS’s response to Government please complete the short poll below by Friday 22 May.


Open Clasp Theatre Co are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic tour booker. Please pass this on to anyone you know who fits the bill.


Open Clasp Theatre Co thought our supporters and fans would like to know about this...
Source: www.time-to-change.org.uk
Time to Change - Let's end mental health discrimination. Inspiring people to work together to end the discrimination surrounding mental health.


Open Clasp Theatre Co have just heard about Equity's petition for Equal representation of women in tv/film drama. See the link for more info.
Source: www.gopetition.com
Over half the viewing public is female, yet in TV drama for every female character, there are two male characters - (35.3% female roles to 63.5% male roles). Whilst leading parts are frequently played by male actors over 45,...


Open Clasp Theatre Co are having a clear out. We've donated some costumes we won't use again to the Clothing Store at West End Refugee Service. If you're in the west end (Newcastle) bear them in mind next time you're clearing out your wardrobe!
Source: www.wers.org.uk
West End Refugee Service is a charity offering support to refugees and asylum seekers in the West End of Newcastle.


Open Clasp Theatre Co are welcoming our Company Development Manager back after her holiday. We missed her.


Evie Gargett
Hey Ladies!
Would just like to say Stand and Tan was fantastic! as are all of yours shows!
x x x x


Open Clasp Theatre Co
are excited for Clara Shields, who's one of our sessional workers, and is a semi-finalist for Make Me A Loose Woman. See http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/loosewomen/ makemealoosewoman/default.html for more info and to vote.
Source: www.itv.com
The official ITV home of Make Me a Loose Woman on ITV Loose Women at ITV Lifestyle; includes Video upload and upload. Visit itv.com for Lifestyle.


Open Clasp Theatre Co are enjoying looking back over the last years projects to write our Annual Review.


Roweena Russell
Stand and tan was excellent, well done. Looking forward to the next instalment.
R


Open Clasp Theatre Co We're way off our target of 70 supporters on everyclick. Please check it out and help Open Clasp benefit from your internet searches.
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RECENT ACTIVITY

Open Clasp Theatre Co commented on their own note Tonic National Tour 2010.




















Open Clasp Theatre Co have been updating our website. There are more ways to support our work with women across the region without spending a penny at http://www.openclasp.org.uk/how%20to%20h elp.htm. If you can spare a penny (or several!) there's also information on how to donate.