@beccaleigh99

Senior relationships (P/T) Theatre and Dance, British Council, and freelance Creative Producer. Lover of all things scientific, cultural and political.

 London/Cardiff
Joined March 2011
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Saw ‘The Standard of Living’ @HaymarketThea. As James Graham, or is it John Maynard Keynes?says: “In dark, difficult times, you intervene.” An ambitious portrait of the economist & ballet lover, with almost the entire Bloomsbury set (it’s a real who’s who!) for him to spar with.
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Scott McDonald
@McDonaldScott_Aug 25
Being in #Edinburgh this week is a great chance to see our work in action. Alongside the Edinburgh festivals, we’ve brought 26 commissioners and producers from 13 countries to the city to discover UK theatre and dance. Last year's delegation made 448 new connections and generated 124 expressions of interest in UK shows going international. This is how we help get UK creativity onto stages worldwide, building relationships that outlast any single festival. 📷 Emma Frankland’s “No Apologies” was performed in Brazil and across the Western Balkans following connections made through previous IPAD programmes ©️ Matt Crockett.
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Even #Edinburgh stopped for a moment. I took this terrible pic of the #Eclipse and a better one of the lovely people I was with!
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⏰ #ConnectionsThroughCulture grants supporting new creative partnerships between the UK and partners worldwide are closing next week! 📅 Deadline: 12 August 2026, 23:59 BST 🔗 ow.ly/pxwX50ZpXW6 📷 David Birchall and Ikbal – Circle of Power, Indonesia
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📢 UK/Nigeria Season of Culture 2028: Expressions of Interest Open! We'd like to hear about projects and ideas that build creative connections between the UK and Nigeria. Deadline: 14 Sept 2026 Find out more: bit.ly/4g9rCQx
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Please sign and retweet too. Thank you.
Campaign for the Arts
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The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. @andyburnham, the arts and culture MUST be part of it. We've launched an urgent petition to make sure the arts can play their part in revitalising the nation 🌱 Add your name ✏️ campaignforthearts.org/petit…
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Arts Professional
@ArtsProJul 23
Mackenzie appointed government’s new minister for the arts artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz… #ChangingFaces
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A Scottish Highland cow born just two hours ago 🤍 🩶
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Tom Jamieson@jamiesontJun 19
Explaining to foreigners the winner of this contest gets to be Prime Minister
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I’ve just finished White Sheep: Tales of an Unreachable Girl by Odette Debono. It's a brilliant read—devastating, especially for those with alcoholism in the family, yet funny and gentle. It leads you expertly into another era; the chapter at Barry Island funfair is outstanding.
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Looking forward to speaking with her and the brilliant Francesca Rhydderch Sunday July 5th, 1pm – The Lady Chapel, Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff CF5 2LA 🌟📚 – at Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France
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🥁 Announcing the winners of the @BBCWorldService International Audio Drama Competition 2026! 😊 We’re super proud to partner this competition, discovering international talent and supporting new collaborations with the BBC. 🔗 ow.ly/Fxhi50Z6Luk 📸 Credit: Anna Gordon
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Fantastic to visit our British Council office in Madrid—such a pleasure to spend time with my wonderful arts colleagues Cristina and Ana. (No pics of us though - too hot!)
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Quite mad when you think about it. That’s all.
Faisal Islam
@faisalislamMay 12
If Starmer goes that would be 5 different PMs in five years, despite two of them having historically large Parliamentary majorities… Impossible to plan, strategise and deliver even medium term economic plans, let alone long term thinking going on elsewhere…
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‘It's hard to get cats interested in politics - they're anarchist by nature’. thanks DC! #Waiting #WelshPolitics
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dylanthomprize@dylanthomprizeMay 7
Earlier this week, Director of the prize, @elaine_canning, and celebrated author and member of our esteemed judging panel for 2026, Eley Williams, spoke to Gary Raymond on his brilliant Wales Arts Review podcast (WARpod). A great watch! #SUDTP26 youtube.com/watch?v=MRCqKsft…

WARpod #8: Dylan Thomas Prize Special

Gary Raymond talks to Elaine Canning, Director of the Dylan Thomas ...

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What does it mean to create connections through poetry in a time of war? Join an evening of Ukrainian and British poetry, exploring resilience, solidarity and cultural connection: a free event supported by a Connections Through Culture grant. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/connectin…
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#Pride So, this is glorious! Lovely to see @ShermanTheatre packed to the rafters and so many actors on stage! A real ensemble cast.
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envious moon! @Museum_Cardiff
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Our Chair, @cj_dinenage, comments on the Government and @ace_national responses to Baroness Hodge’s review of Arts Council England 👇 committees.parliament.uk/com… We will be questioning ACE Chair Sir Nicholas Serota and Chief Executive Darren Henley at 10am on Tuesday 21 April.

Arts Council England review: CMS Committee Chair comments on Government response ahead of evidence...

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