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Dance. Storytelling. Theatre. Current project: HERESY inc. new production THE WITNESS premiering in Spring 2023.

Northamptonshire
Joined May 2019
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A great picture from our Hidden Lineages exhibition by @jbjoblake at @delapreabbey at the beginning of April 🥰 The final live performances of The Witness are happening THIS WEEK - Wed 17th & Thurs 18th at @RoyalDerngate Northampton Tickets and info: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats…
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The Witness comes to @royalderngate in Northampton on Wednesday and Thursday nights, at 7.30pm. This is your last chance to see our show about the lost gospel of Mary Magdalene - a performance of storytelling, dance, humour, and love. Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats…
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Lighting designer Adi & collaborative deviser Georgia talk about their favourite parts of The Witness - from falling in love, to the last supper in a new, raw, human way. The Witness is @royalderngate in Northampton on Weds 17 & Thurs 17 May. Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats…
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Lootie Johansenn-Bibby, creative facilitator on The Witness, talks about the show & points out that in a world where we are disembodied, this helps us to see faith through an embodied lens. The Witness is @royalderngate Weds 17 & Thurs 17 May. Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats…
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Patch Middleton, composer & sound designer working on The Witness, talks about how he became involved in the project and how he created the outstanding score for the show. The Witness is @royalderngate in Northampton on Weds 17 & Thurs 17 May. Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats…
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It's your last chance to get live stream tickets for The Witness and watch the show TONIGHT from anywhere in the world! Live streamed from The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Northampton tonight at 7.30pm Tickets: bit.ly/3Ua3r82 #marymagdalene #heresy #herstory
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Join us digitally tomorrow for The Witness, live-streamed from The Church of the Holy Sepulchre! Get your live stream ticket: bit.ly/3Ua3r82 Film will remain available for 3 months to watch again and will be #captioned for accessibility. Book now!
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Dancer and performer Robert Clark talks about his role in The Witness, my new show touring the midlands from 31 March - 18 May, and how the iconic story of Mary Magdalene & Jesus is retold. More info & book tickets: jo-blake.co.uk/portfolio/her…
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Why you should come to see The Witness, touring the UK from 31 March - 18 May, and how Mary Magdalene's story is relevant to many contemporary women's stories. More info about the show and book your tickets: jo-blake.co.uk/portfolio/her… Video by Rosie Powell
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A little clip from rehearsals of The Witness starring Jo Blake & Robert Clark. This emotionally charged scene puts Mary at the centre of the world's most famous historical event. Find out more about the show and book tickets to see it live: jo-blake.co.uk/portfolio/her…
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THE WITNESS opens at the end of the month!! Come and see us on tour ✨ Dates & tickets: jo-blake.co.uk/portfolio/her…
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Don't forget our pop-up installation is at Grosvenor Shopping Centre until this Saturday! Join us every day between 10am and 4pm as we take over the Gathering Space in the Grosvenor Centre (Upper Mall) - exploring a world inspired by Mary Magdalene. carbontheatre.org.uk/events/…
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A week today! Writing + paper making workshop in Northampton Sat 11th March, 10am - 1pm.⁠ Inspired by the rediscovered Gospel of Mary Magdalene, these workshops will explore the gospel-making process and help you to create your own. Open to all! Info: bit.ly/3EW6oTb
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HERESY is a multi-stranded arts project inspired by the rediscovered Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Coming up: installation at @Grosvenor_Shop, premiere tour of THE WITNESS inc. @AttenboroughAC, @thecorecorby & new exhibition at @DelapreAbbey. Find out more: jo-blake.co.uk/portfolio/her…
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Join me for a journey into embodied storytelling… this course invites radical interpretations of what a storyteller might be. And let’s face it… we are a world in need of a narrative ambush right now… jo-blake.co.uk
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Check out these wonderful production shots of our show @RoyalDerngate See them all at our website: bit.ly/3Ftu9AT 📸 @aliwrightphoto Weren’t able to catch the show? The brilliant @EightEngines filmed the final performance. We’ll be releasing it digitally soon! 🥳
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What a fabulous show this was, so much local talent, sooooo glad that I got to see it - well done @AndyRoutledge_ @helencrevel and all involved
And just like that, we have FINISHED all performances of 60 Miles by Road or Rail. Thank you to everyone who supported us and came to see the show. And thank you to @RoyalDerngate for providing the stage on which we could share #Northampton's story! Photo - @aliwrightphoto
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We are delighted to announce #60Miles 2020 - a year-long arts, heritage and community project happening in Northampton and Corby. This has all been made possible by funding from @ace_national, @HeritageFundUK, @TNLComFund & @NorthantsCF #ThankYou → 60milesbyroadorrail.co.uk ←
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In 2018, we interviewed over 100 people #Northampton and created a brand new show with local artists. We previewed for 1 night with support from @RoyalDerngate #Generate This year the production returns, bigger and better! Book now: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats… 📸 @BenGregory_Ring teapaw.org/60MilesNN/status/12283…
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