Keep a close eye on our socials, newsletter and website next week when all will be revealed… 👀
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#BigGive #ArtsForImpact2026 #DoubletheDifference #LungHaTheatreCompany #FabulousTheatre
We’ll be dropping a VERY exciting announcement as part of next week’s @biggive.bsky.social #ArtsForImpact campaign – and some of our actors recently took part in a photoshoot for a sensational image to go along with it...
Enjoy this sneak peek behind-the-scenes!
© Chloe McAleece, Premier
A photo of Lung Ha Ensemble member Gavin and Support Team member Ryan taking part in a rehearsed reading. The text underneath reads: "Get ready to have your donations doubled! 17-24 March Save The Date Big Give Arts For Impact"
Join in and help us to proudly make fabulous theatre – and keep an eye out for some exciting upcoming announcements… 👀
#BigGive #ArtsForImpact2026 #DoubletheDifference #LungHaTheatreCompany #FabulousTheatre
Thanks to their support, every donation made will be doubled until we reach our £1500 target - but we need your help to make this possible.
From midday on 17 March, we are asking you to donate towards our campaign where every pound donated will go directly towards supporting our latest productions.
Double the difference!
We are delighted to announce that we are participating in #ArtsForImpact 2026! From 17-24 March, we will be raising funds with the support of Big Give and Figurative Philanthropy for Arts and Culture.
www.lungha.com/2026/03/big-...
Find more information, including details on how to apply + testimonials from current members of our Support Team, at the link below! ⬇️
www.lungha.com/2025/10/volu...
Some volunteers choose to undertake additional training to become a Lead Support Worker with us. If this is of interest, please let us know in your application.
There will be opportunities to support our actors onstage and backstage during performances, as well as providing support in rehearsals.
We are looking for new volunteers aged 18+ who are passionate about theatre and performance, who are open minded and willing to learn, and who will respect the rights and experience of our learning disabled actors.
Our volunteers support and encourage our learning disabled and autistic actors to work to the best of their abilities, while participating fully in workshops and rehearsals (including warm up exercises, movement and improvisations).
We're looking for new volunteers to join our fabulous support team ahead of our next production! We're particularly keen to hear from new volunteers who are interested in supporting our actors onstage and/or have daytime availability on weekdays throughout May & June.
www.lungha.com/2025/10/volu...
Just FIVE DAYS left to apply for our Toolkit Co-ordinator role! The deadline is next Monday 23rd February at 12 noon 👀
More information and full details can be found below ⬇️
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DEADLINE: Monday 23rd February at 12 noon.
INTERVIEWS: Monday 2nd March.
This role is made possible by funding from The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust.
The successful candidate will oversee the roll-out of our Access & Creative Principles Toolkit and embed this strand of work into how we share our expertise with the sector and wider communities.
ICYMI: There are now just 2 weeks left to apply for our Toolkit Co-ordinator vacancy! This is a part time (0.4 FTE) two-year fixed term post running from April 2026 - March 2028.
Find a detailed job description and details on how to apply at: www.lungha.com/2026/01/work...
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Thank you to the incredible audiences who attended both evenings, engaged with the plays and asked such insightful questions. We'll have further exciting announcements coming soon so watch this space! 👀
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A group shot of the full Touring Company cast for Lung Ha's January 2026 rehearsed readings. The cast sit behind connecting tables with their scripts in front of them. Behind them is the black backdrop of the Traverse Theatre stage. © Peter Dibdin
Actors Gavin Yule and Ryan Duncan captured in an expressive pose during a moment from the performance. © Peter Dibdin
Actors Emma McCaffrey and Kiki McLeod captured wearing bright orange hard hats in a memorable moment from the performance. © Peter Dibdin
Some of the Touring Company cast members for Lung Ha's January 2026 rehearsed readings captured in a moment from the performance. Behind them is the black backdrop and wings of the Traverse Theatre stage. © Peter Dibdin
It has now been one week since our Touring Company rehearsed readings at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social - what better time to revisit these magical performances through this stunning set of images from photographer and our long-time collaborator Peter Dibdin.
🎟️ Book your tickets now from the Traverse Theatre Box Office at: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
As Lee navigates family struggles, missed connections, and long stretches of loneliness, they expose how isolating it can be to want love in a world that doesn’t make space for you.
Playwright: Emma McCaffrey (she/they)
Director: Becca Donley (she/her)
Lee: Emma McCaffrey (she/they)
Welcome to Lee’s world: a funny, honest, and quietly devastating insight into people with autism trying to find someone to see them.
Fresh off the heels of last week's Touring Company rehearsed readings, Ensemble member Emma McCaffrey returns to the @traversetheatre.bsky.social stage on Friday 13th February with the original piece ‘La Solitude’ as part of @notsoniceuk.bsky.social's ‘[UN]LOVABLE A Work In Progress Performance’ ⬇️
"Given [Lung Ha]'s track record, you can expect work that is funny, poignant, and brilliantly performed [...] essential ticket of the week"
Thank you to everyone for supporting these performances, which you have one final chance to catch TONIGHT at 7pm! Book now: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
A screenshot from The Edinburgh Inquirer showing the Lung Ha Touring Company Rehearsed Readings as their Number 1 choice for cultural activity around Edinburgh for the week.
We had an incredible opening night performance of our Touring Company rehearsed readings at @traversetheatre.bsky.social last night - and that's not all! We're delighted to be The Edinburgh Inquirer's TOP pick for cultural events around the city this week!
The cast for both performances features: Emma Clark, Emma McCaffrey, Gavin Yule, Kay Ann Jacobs, Katherine Gray, Kiki McLeod, Ian Clelland, Liza Gogoliuk and Ryan Duncan.
We can't wait to see you there! 👀
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A FISHY TALE IN ANSTRUTHER is written by Emma Clark and co-directed by Kay Ann Jacobs & our Artistic Director Maria Oller. YUI'S UNIQUE ADVENTURE is written by Emma McCaffrey and co-directed by Gavin Yule & Maria Oller. The Stage Manager is Shay McCourt.
Lung Ha Touring Company actors taking part in a table read. © Chloe McAleece, Premier
Lung Ha Touring Company actors taking part in a table read. © Chloe McAleece, Premier
Lung Ha Touring Company actors Emma McCaffrey, Kiki and Ryan taking part in a table read. © Chloe McAleece, Premier
Emma Clark and Emma McCaffrey, writers of A Fishy Tale and Yui, pose for the camera and smile. © Chloe McAleece, Premier
LAST FEW REMAINING TICKETS!
We now have only limited availability for our Touring Company rehearsed readings taking place at the Traverse Theatre this Thursday 22 & Friday 23 January - book now to avoid disappointment!
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
Photography © Chloe McAleece, Premier
Lung Ha Touring Company will present readings of two short plays starring, written & co-directed by our Ensemble actors, with each performance concluding with a short post-show Q&A.
Read more about both plays and book your tickets now at: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
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We are now just ONE WEEK away from our rehearsed readings taking place at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social, Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd January at 7pm!
Our 2nd behind-the-scenes video features writer Emma Clark and actor Gavin Yule introducing Emma's play A FISHY TALE IN ANSTRUTHER:
The deadline is Monday 23 February at 12pm and we expect to hold interviews on Monday 2nd March. Please do share this opportunity with anyone you think may be interested!
This role has been made possible by funding from The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust.
Toolkit Imagery © Heather Cumming
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This is a part time (0.4 FTE), two-year fixed term post running from April 2026 - March 2028.
For more information, including a detailed job description and details on how to apply, please visit our website at: www.lungha.com/project/tool...
Drawn from over 40 years of experience in making theatre performances with learning disabled actors, we recently launched the first edition of our Toolkit. We are now looking for a Co-ordinator to embed this strand of work into how we share our expertise with the sector and wider communities.
