Jennifer Irons

Woohoo! I case you missed the news I am part of the awesome line up of Reigning Women at The Old Market next year. Come and see me in

Yukon Ho! — The Old Market, Hove A funny, bizarre and (mostly) true guide to surviving a mad life in Canada’s frozen north. Part of Reigning Women 2024.

Hello Bridport Arts Centre
We missed you last year... Haha you can't keep Jen - OR her squirrels away!

Book your ticket here >> https://shorturl.at/EGHY0

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ID: Jen and the squirrels. Smiling, hugging. Mugging for the camera. Featuring: Denise, Shaniquah, Barbara, Chad, Brad, Kensington Wentworth III and of course, the leader, King Julian.

I know, I know you’ve been listening to me waffle on for weeks about . Here’s a lovely audience doing the waffling for me.

We’re on the last leg of our Welsh mini miners tour, TONIGHT Blackwood Miners' Institute TOMORROW Bridport Arts Centre.

These are the last 2 of the year. Come hang out with me and the gang.

ID: a bunch of lovely people saying lovely things in the bar about Yukon Ho.

I know, I know. It's boring listening to me waffle on about #YukonHoShow. So for the last 2 shows of this Welsh mini Miners tour, here's 3 minutes of other people waffling on about it. We're @blackwoodminers tonight. Tomorrow @bridportarts. Last chance to catch us this year. #BSL tonight with the lovely @dukevfr

Hello Wales! Land of my still-living 98-year-old- Welsh grandma Muriel, who is PUMPED for Yukon Miners meeting Welsh Miners.

Hands up and if you're coming to Blackwood Miners' Institute
If you are, bring yer bud, say hi to Muriel. Get your ticket here >> https://shorturl.at/irWZ1


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Tony Evans BSL/English interpreter

ID: Jen in her husky jumper (AGAIN) wearing a bear hat with paws (AGAIN) dancing to the 2 Bears. 'Cause the 2 bears are RAD, that's why.

I would have had a heart attack! Beautiful, though. 🎥 Credit :@ cute_and_funny_animal Tik Tok ❤️ * * * * #bear #bearsofinstagram #bearlove #bearcub #grizzlybear #pandabear #blackbear #brownbear #koalabear #teddybear #bearfamily #bearhug #bearpaw #wildlife #nature #forest #mountains #camping #hiking #adventure #outdoors #photography #cuteanimals #animallovers #instabear #bearweek

No plans this weekend?
Grab a sour toe cocktail and head to the !

First up, Blackwood Miners' Institute on Friday with BSL by the one and only Tony Evans BSL/English interpreter who has told us he's had to google more words than when he interpreted 'La Traviata!'

Then we head south to Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday to rustle up some squirrel based musical comedy action. You'll never be able to accurately describe it to your friends....

Get your ticket >> https://shorturl.at/bgjP6

ID: Jen with a hatchet and serious education face on. Translating some Yukon words on a roll out canvas:
Peeler, Rip, Gongshow, Loonie and Toonies, Mickey, 24 Yukon Gold, Darts, Hoser, Huffed, Lysol, RCMP, Tags, S**t Tuned, DUI, Gonch, Toque, Skookum Choocher

Is that a hoof in your windscreen, or are you just happy to tell me you don't like my parking job?

Life in the Yukon. People be telling you their real feelings.

If you want to hear more stories from the Yukon, come along to my show 😊
Fri 10 Nov Blackwood Miners' Institute
Sat 11 Nov Bridport Arts Centre
Click the link here to get your ticket >> https://shorturl.at/bgjP6

ID: lower leg of a Yukon ungulate (that's a hooved animal, not just the name of our new cover band: Yukon Ungulates) under the windshield wiper of a red truck. It is assumed quite rightly that the rest of said ungulate (not pictured) fed and clothed at least 12 people. Just sayin'.

Come and see me perform Bridport Arts Centre on 11th November! Come on over if you live in the South West and say hi!

What's that? You haven't seen yet? You're in luck! New tour starting in 4 weeks! Because I can't help myself.
Fri 3 Nov Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Fri 10 Nov Blackwood Miners' Institute
Sat 11 Nov Bridport Arts Centre
Book your ticket >> https://www.jenniferirons.co.uk/tour
ID: Jen serving full hostess in golden yellow dress, matching fur hat and Yukon sash mode with an armful of brochures and a 'Who me with this microphone?' expression. Credit: Cesare DiGiglio

Friends and colleagues: do I know anyone with access to academic libraries or discounts at Routledge?

I’m trying to get my paws on this book and hoping to find an alternative to £124 to do so…
Thanking you. 🙏🏼

https://www.routledge.com/Permitted-Outsiders-Good-Citizenship-and-the-Conditional-Inclusion-of-Migrant/Hackl/p/book/9781032378879 #

Permitted Outsiders: Good Citizenship and the Conditional Inclusion of Migrant and Immigrant Minorities National majorities and their governments often demand that immigrants and other minorities must be “good”: they should work hard, contribute to society, and adapt to dominant cultural norms. Such stereotypical labels for national outsiders, ranging from “good immigrants” to “good Muslims....

Are you interested in issues surrounding social inclusion of Disabled people?

We are looking for someone calm, supportive, caring and patient to join our team initially for a fixed-term from 12th September to 14th November.⁠

Find out more and how to apply here: bit.ly/AccessWorker-LF

[Image description: Two people dance closely together in studio. In the front, Senior Dance Artist Hannah balances in a low compact lunge, one leg bent behind resting on the floor and weight over the ball of her other foot. Her arms are stretched wide either side as she gazes into her right hand. Behind her, Rehearsal Director Amy mirrors the position. Hannah is a learning disabled dancer, she’s white with blonde hair tied back and Amy is a white dancer with dark brown curly jaw length hair.]

Just a thing we been working on…

ID: Jen. Face down in a gutter. (Out of frame — reaching for a Toblerone™️) If this is your kind of content — see you next Friday Sydney? South East Dance Dance Makers Collective
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'Epic Fail' March 10 Dance Makers Collective...

Part lecture, part anecdote, part workshop; the session includes a visual presentation with some inspirational quotes (probably off the internet) and some practical exercises to kickstart a new outlook, a new project, or even revive an old (maybe failed!) one.

The career path of an artist is rarely a straight line. At times it seems more like a staggering wander through the woods where every turn is the wrong one. Or are they?

Head to the March Dance website to find out more and secure your place
https://www.marchdance.com/epic-fail

Facilitating Artist: Jennifer Irons
Presenter: Dance Makers Collective
Photo Credit: Claire Campbell

This project has been supported by March Dance and the City of Sydney

Dance Makers Collective Jennifer Irons

March Dance Dance Makers Collective
Check it out! Lou. Is. Superb.
Apply apply!!

✔️THE TIME IS NOW ✔️

Doing Dramaturgy - Australasia, is an eight week online evening class run by talented dramaturg, Lou Cope.

Designed for choreographers and dramaturgs in the region, Lou works with participants to explore the practice and practicalities of dramaturgical thinking.

Working through a variety of dynamic and engaging sessions, participants will work with Lou and each other to:

deepen their practice and mission
examine their making strategies
explore structure, composition, form, content and context
share experience, questions and challenges
build relationships with each other

With limited places available, now is the time to apply. Applications close 6 March 2023.

https://thecoad.org/online-courses/

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Jennifer Irons is packing her bags to head Down Under as our very first RAPPORT artist. Jen will travel to Sydney next month to join Dance Makers Collective for a three-week residency. Congratulations Jen! 🌏️

https://southeastdance.org.uk/read-watch-and-listen/heading-down-under-with-rapport/

Image description: Dance artist Jennifer Irons, a white woman with red hair, wearing a leopard-print jacket and a bright pink scarf, standing against a stone wall.

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Today's the day! comes to Lancashire - up first Poulton-le-Fylde Community Hall tonight. Tomorrow, Heysham Library.
Part of Spot On Lancashire.
Tickets available here >> https://bit.ly/3fBFfeo
Image description: Jennifer sitting on stage with her arms raised up in the air, holding an axe in one hand and a furry squirrel in the other hand. Jennifer wears a red plaid shirt with a white under shirt and blue jeans.

Did you know there are more caribou than people in the Yukon?! Delve into the history of this fascinating place and even more— the unique people.

Final two dates of this Friday and Saturday in Lancashire, part of Spot On Lancashire.
Get your ticket >> https://bit.ly/3fBFfeo
Image description: photo of a majestic caribou standing looking to the right. He is brown and white with huge antlers. The land is reddish-brown.

Next week Jennifer will be in Lancashire, part of Spot On Lancashire.
Fri 14 Oct - Poulton-le-Fylde Community Hall
Sat 15 Oct - Heysham Library
Come meet her furry friends in person. Tickets available here >> https://bit.ly/3fBFfeo
Image description: Close up photo of three grey squirrel cuddly toys holding acorns. In the background is a wooden crate with framed photos of people attached.

Why should you see ? Well because it's...
Get your ticket for the last 2 dates of the year.
Fri 14 Oct - Poulton-le-Fylde Community Hall
Sat 15 Oct - Heysham Library
Part of Spot On Lancashire
Book your ticket >> https://bit.ly/33Rpw5c

Here's a photo of Jennifer's dad, in the snow with a dead lynx - peak Yukon!
Hear more tales from the Yukon next Saturday 8 Oct at Bridport Arts Centre >> https://bit.ly/3S5GCjy
Image description: Jennifer's dad stands in the snow holding a dead lynx. He is dressed in jeans, a sweatshirt and wears a red baseball cap.

We're 10 days away from at Bridport Arts Centre . Of course the show is funny, bizarre and (mostly) true but it's also heartbreaking and tender. It’s where ‘Intrepid’ Jen grew up and barely escaped alive. Get your ticket >> https://bit.ly/3S5GCjy
Image description: Jennifer is on stage. She wears a yellow dress with gold buttons down the front and a frill skirt. She wears a faux fur hat and has a white sash on they says 'Yukon' in blue writing. She holds a clipboard of paper and is speaking into a microphone. Photo credit: Cesare DeGiglio

Come and work with us!!

Moxie Brawl are looking for 2 new performers for our Christmas show.
ROLE 1: A q***r disabled or non disabled performer who is a natural host with the most. They will be:
-A strong singer.
- Have experience of movement
ROLE 2: A disabled performer who is a dancer and loves to sing (you dont have to be amazing at singing)

(Neither role is gender specific)

MORE DETAILS HERE: https://bit.ly/3C1lV3c

photo by Rosie Powell Freelance

Image description: 4 performers are in the studio. Some have Santa hats on. Some have tinsel around their necks. They are moving and singing separately but together. Georgia is singing into a mic and there is a pink Christmas tree in the back.