Shakespeare UnBard works with marginalised communities, mainly with those in the criminal justice system.
Joined December 2020
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This is just amazing!!
Ben Elton has agreed to become a patron of @bard_un, oh my god!! I am
So delighted 😁 he’s supporting my work in prisons #BenElton @BordersAlliance @stafford_hmp @HMPHewell @hmpbirmingham @HMPBuckleyHall
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3/3 and then spending the day at the illustrious Sam Wanamaker theatre as an official judge for the English Speaking Union Speaking Shakespeare Competition. Exciting! @bard_un @BordersAlliance @stafford_hmp @hmpbirmingham @HMPHewell @BabyCassieD @theESU @The_Globe @nktgill
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The final speaker at today's Conference was the award-winning author & practioner @rm_mackenzie who runs collaborative #Shakespeare workshops in prisons @bard_un @BordersAlliance
Thank you Rowan for this insight into your pioneering work, engaging & inspiring prisoners.
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It was a delight to share insights into my work @bard_un @BordersAlliance today with students @KSGSixthForm @KingsSchoolGlos. Thanks for the invitation @BabyCassieD
The final speaker at today's Conference was the award-winning author & practioner @rm_mackenzie who runs collaborative #Shakespeare workshops in prisons @bard_un @BordersAlliance
Thank you Rowan for this insight into your pioneering work, engaging & inspiring prisoners.
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1/2 The actors I work with in prison are SO talented. One of them has done these illustrations for me this week to support some work I’m doing as a volunteer with young adults with complex neutodiversity needs @bard_un @BordersAlliance
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These are beautiful Rowan. The incredible, artistic, talented, guys within prison never cease to amaze me.
All they need is the opportunity, resources and some encouragement.
😊 👏🏻 🎨 🎭 🎴 📝@HMPHewell @HMPHewellGov @YMCAWorcs @TNLComFund
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So pleased this will be in the world soon -packed with amazing chapters from awe inspiring contributors
excited to sign off the final cover for this edited collection out next month! Bringing to life so many impactful, life changing projects Shakespeare is used as a way of engaging groups who may otherwise not have their voices heard @bard_un @BordersAlliance @berghahnbooks
Join us for this
📅 Join us in conversation with Rowan Mackenzie (@rm_mackenzie):
🎭 founder of Shakespeare UnBard (@bard_un) &
📚 author of ‘Creating Space for Shakespeare: Working with Marginalized Communities’.
05 April, 5-6PM | Register 👇
prisonerlearningalliance.org…
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So excited that @Prison_Learning have asked me to speak about my book @Ardenpublisher @bard_un @BordersAlliance @ShakesInstitute @RSAorg @SAAupdates @artsatbham @ArtsCJS @PrisonersEd @hmpbirmingham @HMPHewell @HmpStafford book your free ticket today
📅 Join us in conversation with Rowan Mackenzie (@rm_mackenzie):
🎭 founder of Shakespeare UnBard (@bard_un) &
📚 author of ‘Creating Space for Shakespeare: Working with Marginalized Communities’.
05 April, 5-6PM | Register 👇
prisonerlearningalliance.org…
This book is going to be a compelling and insightful addition to the field. Pre-order your copy now. @BordersAlliance @WmCollinsBooks
Final proofs for Shakespeare's Book, done and signed off! I want to say a HUGE thanks to @ArabellaPike and everyone @WmCollinsBooks and @HarperCollinsUK for working so hard on this. What a committed, talented, generous team!! Out 30 March. Pre-order here: amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008238…
Very excited to be heading off to @hmpbirmingham tomorrow for a planning meeting about the work we are beginning together @rm_mackenzie
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If you’ve not yet booked for this amazing event tonight - do so now. @DrCLaoutaris wonderful poetry collection ‘Bleed and See’ launches and it is a treat. @brokensleep @artsatbham @ShakesInstitute @bard_un @CarersUK. eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sl…
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Delighted that the full recordings of our Equality Shakespeare Festival are now live. If you missed any sessions or want to rewatch you can do so here youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… @rm_mackenzie @DrCLaoutaris @bard_un @artsatbham @ShakesInstitute @SAAupdates @RSAorg @Ardenpublisher
What a year it’s been!
A year ago today my first MoJ contract started. Always said I had no desire to be self employed, but my passion for the work I do eclipsed that. Wouldn’t have changed it for the world @bard_un @BordersAlliance @HMPHewell @stafford_hmp
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Todays the day! Alarm went off before 4am -so much to do to make it happen but happen it will! Can’t wait to see the faces of families and loved ones filled with pride later @stafford_hmp @bard_un @IanWest17 @BordersAlliance
Emergency Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Wed showed how much can be achieved in prison when we believe. @bard_un @stafford_hmp @BordersAlliance @IanWest17 @PrisonersEd @KoestlerArts @InsideTimeUK @TheErwinJames @HmppsInsights @ArtsCJS @BSAShakespeare @SAAupdates @Ardenpublisher
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Thankyou. As always the performances were amazing. But the true value of the work is in the skills, confidence, community and shared humanity we build together. @bard_un #cjs #prisons #rehabilitation #theatre
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Reduced to tears by the thoughtfulness of the actors today after our performances of The Tempest @stafford_hmp @bard_un @IanWest17 @BordersAlliance @Francesca_PET @AnnaKotovaOx @PrisonersEd @actionwork @DrCLaoutaris
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Wow! The sets and costumes are INCREDIBLE Rowan! Looks stunning!! Well done to you and everyone involved @stafford_hmp!! Keep believing!!! 👏 👏 👏 @BordersAlliance @rm_mackenzie @bard_un @PrisonersEd @SAAupdates @BSAShakespeare @ShakesInstitute @Ardenpublisher
Emergency Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Wed showed how much can be achieved in prison when we believe. @bard_un @stafford_hmp @BordersAlliance @IanWest17 @PrisonersEd @KoestlerArts @InsideTimeUK @TheErwinJames @HmppsInsights @ArtsCJS @BSAShakespeare @SAAupdates @Ardenpublisher
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Thankyou. The sets are beyond belief (that’s the second set - it’s made from the ship which breaks up in the storm). The talent and commitment of the actors amazes and humbles me daily. I genuinely have the best job in the world to share this with them (& Tuesday is family day!)