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First workshops ✅

So many ideas, memories and stories. We could have talked forever and very nearly did.

There are two more opportunities to help shape Allardici's: The Big Sam Musical. Come and chat 00s #bwfc nostalgia in our creative workshops this week.

📍Community Wellbeing Hub, The Toughsheet Community Stadium
📅Tue 30 June, 2pm - 3.30pm & 6.30pm

Totally free. Turn up on the day or sign up via the link in our bio.

First workshops ✅

So many ideas, memories and stories. We could have talked forever and very nearly did.

There are two more opportunities to help shape Allardici's: The Big Sam Musical. Come and chat 00s #bwfc nostalgia in our creative workshops this week.

📍Community Wellbeing Hub, The Toughsheet Community Stadium
📅Tue 30 June, 2pm - 3.30pm & 6.30pm

Totally free. Turn up on the day or sign up via the link in our bio.

We're looking for six local people to help shape The Flood.

The Flood is a new theatre project set in Cockermouth one year after the 2009 floods, when rumours spread that Take That were in town to perform their new single.

As part of the development process, we're creating a paid Community Steering Group to help shape how Cockermouth looks, feels and sounds on stage.

You don't need any theatre experience. We're interested in your ideas, experiences and perspective on the town.

Whether you've lived here all your life, moved here recently, were affected by the floods or simply care about Cockermouth, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Cockermouth
📅 August–September 2026
💷 £15/hour
⏰ Deadline: Monday 22 June, 10am

To express your interest, email: 📧 info@smalltalkproductions.co.uk

Supported by Arts Council England, Everywhere Everything Everyone, Theatre by the Lake and Kirkgate Arts & Heritage.

We're looking for six local people to help shape The Flood.

The Flood is a new theatre project set in Cockermouth one year after the 2009 floods, when rumours spread that Take That were in town to perform their new single.

As part of the development process, we're creating a paid Community Steering Group to help shape how Cockermouth looks, feels and sounds on stage.

You don't need any theatre experience. We're interested in your ideas, experiences and perspective on the town.

Whether you've lived here all your life, moved here recently, were affected by the floods or simply care about Cockermouth, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Cockermouth
📅 August–September 2026
💷 £15/hour
⏰ Deadline: Monday 22 June, 10am

To express your interest, email: 📧 info@smalltalkproductions.co.uk

Supported by Arts Council England, Everywhere Everything Everyone, Theatre by the Lake and Kirkgate Arts & Heritage.

Bolton fans - we need you.

We’re diving into Bolton Wanderers nostalgia to develop Allardici's, a new musical about the Big Sam era... and you can help shape it.

We're inviting fans to get involved in a creative workshop and there are four sessions to choose from:
📍 Toughsheet Community Stadium
📅 Tue 23 June, 2–3:30pm or 6–7:30pm*
*finishing in plenty of time for England v Ghana at 9pm
📅 Tue 30 June, 2–3:30pm or 6–7:30pm
🎟️ Free (limited to 30 per session, you only need to attend one)

At these workshops you’ll:
• Share memories of the Big Sam era
• Talk about players, moments and stories
• Help shape the show
You can also get involved online by sharing photos, videos and memories.

Links in our bio to sign up or contribute online by sharing photos, videos and memories.
@officialbwfc @bwfcsupporterstrust @octagontheatre
#BWFC #BoltonWanderers #BigSam #Bolton #Theatre

Bolton fans - we need you.

We’re diving into Bolton Wanderers nostalgia to develop Allardici's, a new musical about the Big Sam era... and you can help shape it.

We're inviting fans to get involved in a creative workshop and there are four sessions to choose from:
📍 Toughsheet Community Stadium
📅 Tue 23 June, 2–3:30pm or 6–7:30pm*
*finishing in plenty of time for England v Ghana at 9pm
📅 Tue 30 June, 2–3:30pm or 6–7:30pm
🎟️ Free (limited to 30 per session, you only need to attend one)

At these workshops you’ll:
• Share memories of the Big Sam era
• Talk about players, moments and stories
• Help shape the show
You can also get involved online by sharing photos, videos and memories.

Links in our bio to sign up or contribute online by sharing photos, videos and memories.
@officialbwfc @bwfcsupporterstrust @octagontheatre
#BWFC #BoltonWanderers #BigSam #Bolton #Theatre

👽 🚀 A wonderful few weeks in the insane world of @queenbayard 👽 🚀

We've had the best time working on the R&D for The Queen Bayard Show - blending storytelling, drag, cabaret, sketch comedy and live music to see what adventures might be possible for this powerhouse alien queen.

Thank you to everyone who came to the sharing and please keep your eyes peeled for more QB content on stage and online!

Writer/Performer - @baybryanmusic
Director/Dramaturg - @clairemarieoconnor3
Writer/Producer - @walshjamie_

Big thank yous to-
@tom_guest_82
@finjennings_
@lincsartscentre
@lawrencebatleytheatre
@elvipiper and @wrongsemble
@grantarcher
@ethanthewalsh

Made possible by funding from @aceagrams

👽 🚀 A wonderful few weeks in the insane world of @queenbayard 👽 🚀

We've had the best time working on the R&D for The Queen Bayard Show - blending storytelling, drag, cabaret, sketch comedy and live music to see what adventures might be possible for this powerhouse alien queen.

Thank you to everyone who came to the sharing and please keep your eyes peeled for more QB content on stage and online!

Writer/Performer - @baybryanmusic
Director/Dramaturg - @clairemarieoconnor3
Writer/Producer - @walshjamie_

Big thank yous to-
@tom_guest_82
@finjennings_
@lincsartscentre
@lawrencebatleytheatre
@elvipiper and @wrongsemble
@grantarcher
@ethanthewalsh

Made possible by funding from @aceagrams

Hoomans! It has happened. Queen Bayard will continue her research mission to Earth thanks to funding from @aceagrams!

And who knows? Perhaps even rekindle some old flames...

🛸👽🔥

📸 @philcrowphoto / @lincsartscentre

Hoomans! It has happened. Queen Bayard will continue her research mission to Earth thanks to funding from @aceagrams!

And who knows? Perhaps even rekindle some old flames...

🛸👽🔥

📸 @philcrowphoto / @lincsartscentre

Listen back to @walshjamie_ on BBC Radio Cumbria talking about how you can get involved in The Flood!

We're collecting memories and stories to help shape a new theatre project about Cockermouth. We'd love to hear from you! The gossip, the jokes, the awkward moments and the things that were happening alongside everything else.

Set one year after the 2009 floods, the play takes place during the 2010 Christmas light switch-on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood. Using humour, everyday detail and recognisable moments, the project looks at what life in the town felt like after Cockermouth briefly became national news and then quietly carried on.

The Flood is supported by Everywhere Everything Everyone CIC @everyoneherecumberland , @tbtlake and @kirkgatearts

Listen back to @walshjamie_ on BBC Radio Cumbria talking about how you can get involved in The Flood!

We're collecting memories and stories to help shape a new theatre project about Cockermouth. We'd love to hear from you! The gossip, the jokes, the awkward moments and the things that were happening alongside everything else.

Set one year after the 2009 floods, the play takes place during the 2010 Christmas light switch-on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood. Using humour, everyday detail and recognisable moments, the project looks at what life in the town felt like after Cockermouth briefly became national news and then quietly carried on.

The Flood is supported by Everywhere Everything Everyone CIC @everyoneherecumberland , @tbtlake and @kirkgatearts

💭 Flashback to 2009 - 2010...

We need you! We're collecting memories and stories to help shape a new theatre project about Cockermouth!

Set one year after the 2009 floods, the play takes place during the 2010 Christmas light switch-on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood.

Using humour, everyday detail and recognisable moments, the project looks at what life in the town felt like after Cockermouth briefly became national news and then quietly carried on.

If this video brings back anything, we'd love to hear from you! The gossip, the jokes, the awkward moments and the things that were happening alongside everything else.

You can use the Google form in our bio or email directly to info@smalltalkproductions.co.uk

The Flood is supported by Everywhere Everything Everyone CIC (@everyoneherecumberland ) @tbtlake and @kirkgatearts

📽️ Edited by @ethanthewalsh

💭 Flashback to 2009 - 2010...

We need you! We're collecting memories and stories to help shape a new theatre project about Cockermouth!

Set one year after the 2009 floods, the play takes place during the 2010 Christmas light switch-on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood.

Using humour, everyday detail and recognisable moments, the project looks at what life in the town felt like after Cockermouth briefly became national news and then quietly carried on.

If this video brings back anything, we'd love to hear from you! The gossip, the jokes, the awkward moments and the things that were happening alongside everything else.

You can use the Google form in our bio or email directly to info@smalltalkproductions.co.uk

The Flood is supported by Everywhere Everything Everyone CIC (@everyoneherecumberland ) @tbtlake and @kirkgatearts

📽️ Edited by @ethanthewalsh

We’re looking for CIC Directors 👋

Small Talk Creative CIC is recruiting new Directors to help guide and support the organisation as it grows.

This is a governance role, not a delivery or artistic role. Ideal for someone who’s curious, thoughtful and interested in helping shape a values-led creative organisation from the ground up.

No previous board experience needed. Just perspective, care and good judgement.

📍 Remote, occasionally in-person in Lincoln
🕒 Around 4 meetings per year
💬 Informal, conversational recruitment process

☝Find out more, visit the link in our bio.

We’re looking for CIC Directors 👋

Small Talk Creative CIC is recruiting new Directors to help guide and support the organisation as it grows.

This is a governance role, not a delivery or artistic role. Ideal for someone who’s curious, thoughtful and interested in helping shape a values-led creative organisation from the ground up.

No previous board experience needed. Just perspective, care and good judgement.

📍 Remote, occasionally in-person in Lincoln
🕒 Around 4 meetings per year
💬 Informal, conversational recruitment process

☝Find out more, visit the link in our bio.

A few production shots from DEMO at @lincsartscentre

@queenbayard brought the house down as usual!

Queen Bayard is a bit experimental, blending drag, storytelling and music and we've been exploring where the character can go. So a huge thank you to everyone who came and gave such useful feedback. It's already feeding into the development of the show. 🙏

📸 @philcrowphoto

A few production shots from DEMO at @lincsartscentre

@queenbayard brought the house down as usual!

Queen Bayard is a bit experimental, blending drag, storytelling and music and we've been exploring where the character can go. So a huge thank you to everyone who came and gave such useful feedback. It's already feeding into the development of the show. 🙏

📸 @philcrowphoto

We're developing a new play about Cockermouth and need your help!

Set in Cockermouth one year after the 2009 floods at the 2010 Christmas lIght switch on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood.

We're collecting memories, ideas, anecdotes and experiences of local people as part of the creative research.

You can share as much or as little as you like, written or voice note, via the form in our bio.

If funded, there will be more opportunities to get involved from Spring 2026!

We're developing a new play about Cockermouth and need your help!

Set in Cockermouth one year after the 2009 floods at the 2010 Christmas lIght switch on when rumours spread that Take That were secretly in town to perform their new single... The Flood.

We're collecting memories, ideas, anecdotes and experiences of local people as part of the creative research.

You can share as much or as little as you like, written or voice note, via the form in our bio.

If funded, there will be more opportunities to get involved from Spring 2026!

🛸 Catch a work-in-progress of Queen Bayard as part of DEMO at @lincsartscentre on Thu 5 Feb, alongside some other brilliant new pieces.

Blending theatre, cabaret, gig and stand-up, this abridged extract follows the absurd adventures of @queenbayard as she tumbles to earth on a special research mission. Chaotic, surreal and playful.

@baybryanmusic - Writer/Performer
@claireoconnor - Director/Dramaturg
@walshjamie_ - Writer/Producer

🛸 Catch a work-in-progress of Queen Bayard as part of DEMO at @lincsartscentre on Thu 5 Feb, alongside some other brilliant new pieces.

Blending theatre, cabaret, gig and stand-up, this abridged extract follows the absurd adventures of @queenbayard as she tumbles to earth on a special research mission. Chaotic, surreal and playful.

@baybryanmusic - Writer/Performer
@claireoconnor - Director/Dramaturg
@walshjamie_ - Writer/Producer

Introducing Small Talk.

A creative production company developing ambitious new writing for theatre and online through open, collaborative processes.

We build work in phases, inviting artists, audiences and communities into the creative journey from the beginning. Our focus is on care, curiosity and making space for ideas to grow.

More soon.

Introducing Small Talk.

A creative production company developing ambitious new writing for theatre and online through open, collaborative processes.

We build work in phases, inviting artists, audiences and communities into the creative journey from the beginning. Our focus is on care, curiosity and making space for ideas to grow.

More soon.

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