One & Three Quarters Theatre

🎭 Meet the Cast of ‘The Waiting Room’!

We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible cast bringing ‘The Waiting Room’ to life! Swipe through to meet the talented actors who will take you on a journey through our futuristic, surreal world.

👤 Freddie as Thomas
Freddie is graduating this summer from the University of Kent with a Drama degree. We’re excited to see his fresh talent shine!

👤 Martin as Oliver
Martin has been acting for years and has been involved in many amazing projects across the South East. His experience is invaluable to our production!

👤 Anky as Donny
Anky, a Drama graduate from Kent, is also a stand-up comedian. His unique perspective adds a special touch to his performance!

👤 Tiiu as Mara
Tiiu has extensive acting experience and has been involved in numerous projects in London. Her depth and passion are truly captivating!

📅 Show Dates: July 19th & 20th
📍 Location: Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury

✨ Free, Unticketed Event - Check the link in our bio for more info!

🤔 What are they up to? Come and see our sharing on 19th and 20th July!

Hybrid work at its finest: Where Tiiu tackles her role screen-to-stage. Yes, that chair is part of the cast now. Is this the future of in theatre? We’re already living in it! 😂🎭

Martin waiting to step into action 🎭 🚶‍♀️ we love our improve sections! It makes us feel the magic every time ✨💫 How will you sprinkle a bit of magic into your weekend? 🌟 Share your plans with us in the comments below!

Deep dive into characters today—Mo and Vicki supervising our actors improv session 🎭✨

Spot the difference: Monday morning meeting in the office vs. rehearsal shots from The Waiting Room. Hint: There isn’t one. 😆🎭 ”

Admin day essentials: A strong coffee and an even stronger sense of humor! ☕️💼 Who knew that behind every thrilling production (even if it’s “just” R&D) lies a mountain of paperwork? 🗂️✨ Today’s agenda includes: emails, scheduling, and possibly learning how to clone myself to get through this to-do list faster. Any volunteers for the cloning experiment?

Jokes aside, these behind-the-scenes moments keep the wheels turning at One and Three Quarters. And honestly, a good coffee makes even admin work feel like part of the creative process. How do you power through your less glamorous tasks? Share your survival tips below! 😄

As we welcome the shift in seasons and the renewal that comes with it, we’re reminded of the invaluable role that breaks play in our creative journey. 🌸🍃 Taking time off isn’t just about stepping away; it’s about stepping back to see the bigger picture, rejuvenate our minds, and return with fresh eyes and hearts full of new ideas.

This hiatus, coinciding with the transition from winter to spring, has been a period of mindfulness and reflection for us at One and Three Quarters. It’s a reminder that growth often happens in the quiet, in the rest, just as much as in the rehearsal room.

As we gear up to resume rehearsals next week, we’re embracing the lessons learned in stillness and the inspiration drawn from nature’s unfurling beauty. Here’s to the creative energy that blooms from well-rested spirits and the magic that unfolds when we give ourselves permission to pause. 🌟

How do you recharge your creativity?

Sometimes, the best props are the ones you never expected! 😄 This week, .damz took improvisation to new heights – quite literally – by transforming a simple bucket into the latest fashion in headwear. Who knew rehearsals could lead to such ‘bucket-list’ moments? 🪣🎩 Swipe left to see the hilarity unfold. Got any from your week? Share them with us!

Diving into the heart of anticipation with ‘Waiting for Godot’ 🎭✨. Just as Beckett’s characters find themselves in a perpetual state of waiting, we explore what waiting means in our lives and art. Our production draws inspiration from this existential masterpiece, blending its themes with our own stories of resilience and hope. Swipe to see how these timeless themes come to life in our rehearsals! What does waiting mean to you?

Kick off the week with inspiration from our artistic director, Vicki, whose keen eye and unwavering dedication bring our rehearsals to life! 🌟 It’s at One and Three Quarters, where passion meets precision. What sparks your creativity as the week begins? Join the conversation! 🎭✨ ”

Pause. Reflect. Anticipate. 🎭✨ In the world of theatre—and life—waiting isn’t just empty time; it’s filled with potential and promise. Today, we’re exploring the art of waiting: what happens in those silent moments before the action, the breath before the line, the calm before the applause. How do you embrace the wait? Share with us your moments of anticipation and what they mean to you.

Peeking from behind the curtain into our hybrid world 🎭 🌟 Here’s where tradition
meets innovation, creating a space where every team member, near or far, feels part of our process. Dive into the magic of our current setup, blending the real with the digital.

Really excited to be connecting with to make our wildest access dreams come true in our new live/ digital hybrid theatre project we are brewing. In the meantime check out their fab up and coming season below. with .repost
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DIGITAL SEASON LAUNCH!

We are launching five digital theatre productions over the coming months, from our funded Digital Theatre Literary Department.

This first of which, a digital reworking of our ★★★★ and award winning VAULT Festival show BATMAN (aka Naomi’s Death Show) by .jw is available to experience for free right now.

Links to the show, and to find out more about the the rest of the shows and workshops in the season, can be found at the link in our bio

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Booking is now open and all events are free! (Link in bio)

We have a real range of events at Elevate, and listened to feedback from the launch of the Inclusive Arts Network Kent and Medway (INK&M) about what people wanted to see.

From a friendly coffee morning about how to balance work with chronic illness, to a session on applying for access support for Arts Council funding, to a workshop on creating your own solo show, there's so much going on!

We have events at different times of day, over three weeks, online and in person, and access is built in. Lots of sessions are supported by access facilitators, some have quiet spaces available and we can book BSL interpreters or provide for any other access needs you have. Just get in touch when you book your ticket.

📅 Monday 20th March to Thursday 6th April

📍Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury and Online

Supported using public funding from the national lottery through Arts Council England.

[Image description: The Elevate flyer. The logo is at the top, the word Elevate curving up at the end. Below in pink, 'Raising the profile of inclusive and accessible arts in Kent and Medway'.
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The copy reads 'An innovate programme of events in accessible, inclusive and disabled-led arts. Join us for seminars from guest speakers, skill building workshops, artist platforms and networking.
At the bottom, Monday 20th March - Thursday 6th April. Gulbenkian Arts Centre and online. All events free - booking essential through Gulbenkian.]

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We have lots of paid opportunities for artists and organisations across Kent and Medway to get involved with Elevate's programme of events later in March.

Elevate will be a great platform for artists to show their skills, ideas and talent. We can't wait to hear from you!

Supported using public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Thanks again in particular



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Calling all fellow creatives in Kent and Medway

There are various paid opportunities for disabled artists and organisations which are disabled-led and inclusive in Kent and Medway. Elevate is a slow conference which aims to raise the profile of inclusive and accessible arts in Kent and Medway. It will offer a series of events at Gulbenkian Arts Centre and Online from Monday 20th March to Thursday 6th April. Events will include workshops, performances and talks from accessible and inclusive organisations, companies and artists.

DM us for more details

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Thanks to all the staff from and for taking part in the Accessibility Awareness training today, Shifting the Weight of Access, from me and Vicki Oliver .moon.wolf . This is just part of what we do as theatre company!

We opened up some really productive conversations around disability, ableism and being an advocate for ourselves and others with access needs.

We spoke quite a lot about being ready to take on the weight of organising accessibility from those who already have enough going on with their lived experience of disability and all the sensory processing that can come with.

And thanks to for creating their interactive presentation app that never fails to get participants involved when I'm delivering! 👍

[Image descriptions: the first image shows a laptop with a slide from a PowerPoint presentation with bullet points about how Ableism and Barriers are interlinked, asking what examples we can think of for each. It reminds us that because the two aspects are linked, we have an easier route to considering the other for access needs. There is an image of a brightly neon-lit theatre foyer filled with people and signage, an accessibility nightmare for many people!
The second image shows a slide from a Mentimeter presentation, entitled Accessibility Awareness, with a close up of a beautiful red setter wearing a Therapy Dog harness. On the right of the screen is a preview of the next slide asking, 'What does Access make you think of?' and a prompt image of a yellow raid sign for a wheelchair accessible parking space.]

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Where have we been?

It all went very quiet around here and for a very good reason. We have been busy working on Developing Our Creative Practice funded by . Which means we have been playing, creating and working out exactly what we want to do as a company and collective. All the way through we’ve been embedding Access into our practice. And ultimately we realised we don’t have the capacity just yet to do everything but we’re working on it!

What we’re really EXCITED about now is to share with you exactly what we’ve been up to, who we’ve been working with and where we are going next. Are you ready to come along for the ride? Drop an emoji below to welcome us back and let us know you’re with us ❤️

Hello everyone! We are currently working on an exciting project and need your help! We are looking for disabled people who are happy to talk with us about their access experiences when visiting the theatre either as an audience member or artist. We hold these conversations one on one in whatever format suits you best. Please comment or message us if you would like to participate. Or share it with people who are interested in helping. We are looking forward to hearing from you all :)

One & Three Quarters Theatre is now on WhatsApp.

Re-posting in a more accessible format.

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We are looking to have a series of conversations with disabled theatre practitioners and audiences about access and barrier to making and/ or visiting theatres. If you would like to make your voice heard and can spare 30 minutes we would love to have a conversation with you.

if you are interested please give us a message on here or email us via the link in our bio.

Conversations with us are all anonymous and we value your voice. We aim to make these conversations accessible and can facilitate these in a variety of ways. Conversations can happen in person, via phone call, via zoom or via questionnaire/ email.

It’s autumn! What challenges does the change of seasons bring to you? Let’s chat in the comments.

For us, we struggle a lot with different things as we both have very different disabilities. Vicki, on one hand, struggles a lot with viruses, remembering to wear appropriate clothing or sore joints, while Susie struggles with the fact that it’ll be dark most of the time, the rainy weather makes it harder for her to navigate her way and wet leaves are actually quite tricky for her and her guide dog!

(Image description: white font on a green background that says: It’s autumn! What challenges does the change of seasons bring to you? Underneath is our company hashtag and our company name ‘One and Three Quarters’

What does mean to you?

How would you describe the word? What does it look like? What does it mean to you?

There’s no right or wrong answers to this question (unless it causes harm). The definition and experience of being disabled is unique to each person.

As a community led company we would love to know your thoughts.

Image description: white text on a green background reads ‘what to ‘disabled mean to you?’ Underneath is the company hashtag and the company name in pastel rainbow colours.

Have you ever met the Fun Police?

We know we have (que eye rolls). Just think those situations in which you are judged for enjoying yourselves. Because we need to be home all the time suffering right?

We are creating a series of shorts that take a candid and humorous approach to sharing these stories. Each one tells the story of a real life situation we’ve encountered that polices our disabled lives.

We have a few lined up but we’d love to know if you disabled folk have ever met the fun police too? Drop a comment below or DM us. We may even make your story into a short to star on our page.

Look at our excited faces (some familiar and some new). We are back into rehearsal and working virtually to bring you our new piece of work in a very different format. Watch this space...

As we're getting all "prepped and primed" (little quote from our show!) for on the Mind and Body Day (14th March), we are trying to share a bit more of our rehearsal process with you.⁣
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A little sneak peek of one of the last moments of our piece (so far!). Energy levels were high that day in rehearsals. We tried out different things to achieve a certain atmosphere in this scene. It was a lot of fun - especially because we previewed our work to a test audience straight after this. ⁣
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Everything you see on this shot is part of our set, just in case you wondered. All of us are also in costume. We decided to keep everything as simple as possible. ⁣
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[ : A clothes rail in the background, filled with black and white clothing and one red dress. Susie, Ursula and Nicole are all dressed in black leggings and grey shirts. Nicole and Ursula are standing in front of Susie, holding their hands up with their palms facing Susie as if blocking her way. Susie is facing them, trying to find a way past them.]⁣
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