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New Executive Director

New Executive Director

20 hours ago 31

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director | July 2025 We are delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Joint CEO, Susanne Hasselmann. After six years with StoneCrabs, we are bidding a fond farewell to Fabio Santos, MBE, our outgoing Executive Director. The Board of Trustees has expressed their gratitude

Our School Creates

Our School Creates

StoneCrabs Residency at Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight Our Artistic Director, Franko Figueiredo, was one of the artists in residence in local schools as part of the “Our School Creates” initiative. From September 2024 to July 2025, Franko collaborated closely with Dover Park Primary school headteacher Jon Kirby and Deputy Headteacher Hayley

Faces + Places

Faces + Places

21 days ago 113

We’re excited to announce a brand new series of ‘performed walks’ around the Isle of Wight between July and October. Join us in Ryde, Freshwater, Newport, and Newtown as we focus on figures associated with the Island’s history, some familiar, some lesser known. During each, an actor will double as historical figure/tour guide to inform

Force of Nature

Force of Nature

January 8, 2025 840

Reconnect with Nature: Join StoneCrab’s Force of Nature Project! Remember the joy of long summer days spent outdoors? The feel of the sun on your skin, the rustle of leaves, and the laughter shared with friends? In a world where we often confine ourselves to indoor spaces, StoneCrab’s new initiative, Force of Nature , invites you to

2024: What Were Your Highlights?

2024: What Were Your Highlights?

December 20, 2024 487

Goodbye 2024: What Were Your Highlights? As we close out 2024, it’s easy to agree that the year has been intense and fast-paced. However, we hope we can all find, as the Blockheads song goes, “reasons to be cheerful.” Here at StoneCrabs, there’s so much to be grateful for, along with exciting opportunities ahead—especially as we look to expand our team (click on the link to read about our part-time project assistant opportunity)! Our 2024 highlights It’s a wonderful time to reflect on some of our 2024 highlights, such as our Pride In Self Pride In Place exhibition celebrating LGBT+ History Month last February at Monkton Arts.

Part-Time Project Assistant opportunity

Part-Time Project Assistant opportunity

December 19, 2024 560

Join the Out On An Island Team! We are on the lookout for a Part-Time Project Assistant (Freelance – 8hrs/week) based on the Isle of Wight for our National Lottery Community-funded project, Out On An Island – Building Bridges. This is a varied, hybrid role with the opportunity to use your creativity and individuality. Duties include, but not

New Exhibition & Badge Competition

December 9, 2024 628

StoneCrabs is celebrating 20 years of LGBT History Month with brand new exhibition and a badge design competition. Pride In Self, Pride In Place: A Celebration of Love, History & Social Change Feb 15 – Mar 16 2024 at Quay Arts, Newport – Feb 15, 2pm Launch (save the date!) StoneCrab’s Out On An Island:

Autumn & Winter 2024

Autumn & Winter 2024

November 20, 2024 368

The changing seasons from Autumn to Winter can bring a shift in the weather and evoke a rich and sometimes challenging tapestry of emotions. At StoneCrabs Theatre we are reflecting on themes of transformation, reflection, and the warmth of community, inspired to delve deeper into the stories we love to share with you Commemorating World

New Shows announced!

New Shows announced!

April 25, 2024 1074

Our brand new show is here! JOE CARSTAIRS “It is the world that must change, not I.” StoneCrabs Theatre’s new drama Joe Carstairs unleashes a highly charged fusion of movement, words and music that brings one of the 20th century’s boldest queer figures into sharp relief. LONDON: 4 – 22 June London, Omnibus Theatre ISLE

Exciting Opportunity to be part of a professional theatre production at Omnibus Theatre.

April 24, 2024 1156

Exciting Opportunity to be part of a professional theatre production at Omnibus Theatre. Calling all London-based theatre and drama students! Join the Chorus of our new show, Joe Carstairs, as we bring the Greek chorus tradition to life through movement, music, and speeches. Performances at Omnibus Theatre (London) from June 4 to June 22, part

Assistant Director opportunity

March 29, 2024 1705

We are looking for an Assistant Director! The Assistant Director will be supporting Co-Directors Selwin Hulme-Teague and Robyn Lexi in a collaborative rehearsal process involving four actor-musicians and a large community ensemble. We are looking for a versatile Assistant Director who has relevant skills and experience to support the rehearsals, previews and performances of a

Casting Call for LGBTQIA+ performers

March 26, 2024 2098

THE PROJECT When a Gen Z playwright learns about the life of 1920’s rebellious force, Joe Carstairs, they can’t help but notice parallels in their own identity. A highly-charged fusion of movement, words, and music that brings one of the 20th century’s boldest queer figures into sharp relief. This play confronts cis-heteronormativity head-on, delving into

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