Creatively connecting people with place along the Norfolk/Suffolk border
Harry Chrystall is a multi disciplinary artist and designer with degrees in Fine Art from Goldsmiths College and Chelsea School of Art.
His work encompasses both figurative and abstract themes which he explores with a variety of materials in two and three dimensions.
His current work focuses on the relationship between artwork and spectator and how the universal and abstract principles that pervade our daily experience are mirrored in this uncertain relationship.
Liz Waugh McManus is an interdisciplinary artist, educator and researcher with individual and collaborative practices.
Exploring boundaries between analogue and digital making, she has a multifaceted art practice that embraces sculpture and multimedia, often blending her primary sculptural medium of glass with sound or video in installations.
Creating the sense of a living presence is an important thread running through her work.
She seeks audience engagement through animacy, storytelling, playfulness, and real-time interactivity.
She has years of experience running arts projects with people of different ages and abilities (often through Koan Arts CIC, Eye Arts Club or Obelon Arts).
I am a mixed media artist, writer, and educator.
I work thematically on individual projects with a focus on producing narratives around people or places, a dominant theme is voices that have been lost or silenced.
I work with a variety of materials; paper, fabric or found objects and processes; collage, sculpture, and textiles.
My practice is constantly evolving. The landscape that holds the stories is becoming increasingly central to my work, I will return again and again to a place, often over several years, walking, gathering, collecting, recording.
I set up temporary studio spaces to work directly with the natural world; writing, mark making, sculpting and stitching. This dynamic approach allows me the freedom to re-invent stories I discover and to bring new ones into being.
Through cameraless alternative photography and conceptual art, I encourage people to explore their relationship with the natural world. The present focus of my art delves into our responses to ancient sacred ‘thin places’. I’m currently studying in Norwich for an MA in Fine Art, and my practice is underpinned by a degree in Environmental Sciences (UEA) and a past career in publishing, creating a mix of art, nature and words.
Creator of odd little buildings and garden furniture in Bungay, Suffolk.
PRODUCER/PRODUCTION MANAGER Required
MJP productions is a new small start-up theatre company committed to cross generational work. It has a particular focus on women’s lives past and present, giving a voice to women’s interior lives as well as external experiences. Its aim is to reach audiences in both London and the provinces.
We’re looking for a person who will oversee the entire producing cycle of a new play in East Anglia in 2023, plus managing workshops and performances already booked in 2022 for a play called Sea Changes in London that had success in 2019 Camden Fringe. Ideally you will be someone who can maintain a calm and can-do attitude, and deliver projects with ambition and confidence. You will have experience of managing productions and community projects, bringing all you have learnt from your practice to support the MJP creative team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFCATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications or experience
Experience of working in a leadership capacity such as Technical, Production or Stage Management, either in professional theatre or similar environment on small-medium scale
Knowledge and experience of contemporary theatre practice and working effectively within the theatre production process
Experience of planning, managing and delivering productions and/or events from budgeting to completion, to a high standard
Experience of teams of various abilities
Clean driving licence
SKILLS & ABILITIES
You have strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
You’re a team player who thrives on collaboration and ideas but isn’t afraid of budgets and finance
You can take initiative, while working in clear delegated roles, as well as manage, encourage and motivate others
You understand creative producing is underpinned by securing and managing key partnerships and funding, and you have the knowhow to identify and consolidate these opportunities on your own and with the team
You’re part of a network that includes artists, companies, venues, partners
You’re competent with technology; emails, microsoft office or equivalent, website creation, social media
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary: circa £30K per annum, pro rata, depending on experience
Time commitment: To be agreed with MJP Productions
(Approx 10 hours a week to initiate projects. Contract and hours to be reviewed after 3 months)
CLOSING DATE: 20th January 2022
HOW TO APPLY
Please send as an attachment in pdf/word format, your current CV and a covering letter via email addressing the following (no longer than 500 words in length) to mjptheatre@gmail.com:
We will endeavour to respond to everyone who gets in contact and, if appropriate, we’ll send you a script to give you an idea of our work and get your views on how we can work together in a zoom interview in January.
All applications will be acknowledged. Late applications will not be considered.
MJP is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities organisation.
Jo has over 10 years experience working with arts organisations in event management and marketing.
Whether it’s a bespoke email campaign, targeted PR exposure or the development of a social media presence – Jo can help either get you started or do it all for you.
If you’re starting from scratch or looking for an overhaul, Jo can design a fresh new image for your company.
She has organised and managed international, national and local events covering the arts and sciences with prestigious events at the Royal Society, BAFTA, Kew Gardens, concert halls and other venues across the UK.
Even if you just need a small amount of help to lighten the load and release some of the stress – get in touch!
jo@joandlouis.com
Dorothy Courtis is a Suffolk-based author of historical novels, writing as Dorothy Stewart.
Ruth Wharrier is a freelance botanical and natural history artist and illustrator. She works as a tutor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, is an advisor for the Arts Council Arts Award scheme and runs regular workshops for adults.
Botanical Artist and Illustrator
Harpsichord Decoration
Richard lives in Suffolk.
Drawing and works in pencil, ink and pastel.
Also mixed media.
Occasional poems.
