Award Winning Theatre Company. Makers of The Search for a Black-browed Albatross. Currently: In permanent hibernation. 🎒
Lincoln, England
Joined February 2017
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Backpack Ensemble retweeted
The Pleasance are #EdFringe to me. Big comedians in the Courtyard, new companies trying to make it work in the Dome & everything in between.
@nic_connaughton & team were nothing but helpful with us in 2018 & I can't wait to be back next year to support.
But in the mean time ⬇️
We need your help. For the first time in 36 years, the gates of the Pleasance are locked and the Courtyard stands empty.
Please consider donating the cost of a ticket to our Crowdfunder campaign, here. bit.ly/30aLef8
Together, we can open the gates again. 💛
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
Ofc we’ve just booked for @SixTheMusical drive in show at the Lincolnshire Showground #Lincoln in August.
Thought it was apt to share this throwback to when @TheBackpackEns #CaledonianExpress were featured in @GraziaUK alongside the queens after our runs at #EdFringe in 2018. – at Sheffield, England
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
3 years since @TheBackpackEns performed The Search for a Black-browed Albatross for the first time. Proud of what that show become and how many people we were able to share it with.
‘This was all for you, now I’ve found this bird so I could find you too, now I’ll fly away‘. – at Sheffield, England
Bad news: We are not taking a show up to the fringe this year...
Good news: There are some amazing shows up there, including our friends at @lincolncompany who are producing 3 new pieces of work.
and as always, check out the guys over at @PoltergeistTC. Tickets will sell out. – at Sheffield, England
It’s #WorldTheatreDay & 1 year since @SamJaneMiles was headline news at @NSDFest.
In the 12 months that followed, we‘ve travelled the country searching for a black-browed albatross. We have had some great audiences & can’t wait to get back out there with a brand new adventure...
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications for our 2019/2020 Graduate Companies Programme are now open. Learn how to fund raise, approach venues, build audiences and more. Apply here: bit.ly/2Txd4fU
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
Lovely afternoon at @DerbyTheatre to talk all things fundraising. Huge thanks to @Djhackney and @ando3_ @ingoodcoEM for a brilliant look into different strands of funding.
New things learnt & old things solidified. – at Derby, England
Simon is doing a work in progress @CamdenPT a week tomorrow. Only a fiver, get a load of that. – at Sheffield, England
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Backpackers never say die! – at Sheffield, England
2 years ago today I shared @TheBackpackEns new Facebook page after we finally settled on a name under some stairs at the back of @LPAC_Theatre.
1 year ago today I shared our fundraiser to get us to @NSDFest.
Today I’m writing our 2nd show while listening to The Goonies soundtrack
#StagingChange is building momentum!
A network of theatre makers working together to create more sustainable practices. We’re thrilled to be a part of this campaign and we are excited to see how far it can really go. Follow @StagingChange for a real good time! – at Sheffield, England
Here are the fantastic theatre companies who are #StagingChange. To join the network, get in touch: stagingchange.com #CreativeClimate #GreenArts
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
Two shows with lovely audiences at Nottingham New Theatre.
An amazing venue with the most passionate individuals working within it.
Thank you for joining in the search! Already looking forward to the next visit 🎒 – at Nottingham, England
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
A well-deserved standing ovation for @TheBackpackEns. Great teamwork, great story, emotional and funny. We loved it.
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
Had so much fun (and nearly cried) watching @TheBackpackEns’ Search for the Black-Browed Albatross at NNT tonight!! Such a lovely show 💕
FUN FACT: The common albatross enjoys a diet consisting mainly of beautiful beer battered calamari with a side of tartare sauce.
Unfortunately they don’t serve squid in the Nottingham University food court, so we’ll go for pizza instead...
Thanks for the rehearsal space @LPAC_Theatre. After an exhaustive search, we can confirm that the albatross is not in Lincoln.
Nottingham, we heard it was making tracks in your direction, and we're on our way.
newtheatre.org.uk,
tonight & tomorrow,
7.30pm start.
🎒 – at North Hykeham, England
Backpack Ensemble retweeted
Back in @TheBackpackEns rehearsal room before taking albatross back on the road next week. Big thanks to @LPAC_Theatre for the space.
We’re at Nottingham New Theatre on Monday & Tuesday. Tickets at newtheatre.org.uk. Midlands creatives, please spread the word! – at Worksop, England
A very big happy backpack birthday to our beloved Elliot 🎒
23 years of blessing this earth with his boyish charm and yet still no sign of that final growth spurt. We love you all the same @ellsargy ❤️
What a killer line up!
Chance to catch these shows in London, Manchester and now Bristol. @IncomingFest is slowly taking over the world...
Also, incredible to see that time has been allocated for the best productions from @NSDFest. What a dream team combo. 💥 – at Sheffield, England
2019 @IncomingFest features 15 of the best emerging theatre companies.
This year Incoming is heading to:
@NewDiorama 24 – 30 June
@HOME_mcr 24 – 30 June
and with our new partner
@TFTheatres 26 – 30 June
BUT FIRST...
Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, our albatross is spreading its wings again and soaring on to golden horizons... Nottingham to be precise!
Let’s hope we can still all fit on the train... it’s been a heavy Christmas.
newtheatre.org.uk/whats-on/