SICK! PRODUCTIONS

SICK! works with artists and marginalised communities to explore mental, physical and social challenges through art.

We develop year-round projects in social prescribing, community engagement, public realm work and digital, as well as a biennial festival.

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MENOPAUSE BUS

Two composers, Tosin Akindele from Manchester and Sibylle Aeberli from Switzerland, have composed brand new songs, based on the experiences of people personally affected by the menopause.

We want to sing and shout at the top of our voices about a topic that many keep under wraps!

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SOUNDPATHS

How well do you know your neighbourhood?

Whether you’re looking to explore, take a gentle stroll or go for an energetic run, Soundpaths takes the sounds and voices of the community and transforms them into an unforgettable atmospheric journey.

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SMASH

SICK! Mental Health Arts Programme (SMASH), is our first creative social prescribing project offering creative and innovative experiences designed to improve how Moston, Harpurhey and Charlestown (North Manchester) participants feel and increase their understanding of mental health.

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SICK! festival 2024

SMASH! OPEN: Lets Talk About Cough / One In Ten

LETS TALK ABOUT COUGH / ONE IN TEN Location: North City Library (931 Rochdale Rd,...

SMASH! OPEN: Create Your Own Access Rider

SMASH! OPEN: Create Your Own Access Rider by Vijay PatelLocation: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93...

SMASH! OPEN: OCD

SMASH! OPEN: OCD BY LAUREN YVONNE TOWNSEND Location: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93 Church Ln,...

SMASH! OPEN: Grow / Planting Good Intentions

SMASH! OPEN: GROW / PLANTING GOOD INTENTIONS BY STEPH WILDLocation: Age UK, Unit 2 Burgess House,...

North Manchester Film Festival (Your Voice)

North Manchester Film Festival (YOUR VOICE) presented by The Miners Community Arts and Music...

The Launderette Sessions

The Launderette Sessions by Merel SmittLocation: Amazing Grace Launderette (668 Rochdale Rd,...

SMASH! OPEN: Hoarding / Landfill of Memories

SMASH! OPEN: Hoarding / Landfill of Memories by Susana AmatoLocation: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre (93...

The Sustainable Travel Agency

THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AGENCY BY JENNY GASKELL (Work In Progress)Location: YMCA - 7 Harpurhey...

SAFE

SAFE by The SICK! Ambassadors, Ria Righteous and Rachel Shore with technical support and...

No Us and Them

NO US AND THEM BY COMPANY CHAMELEON AND NORTH MANCHESTER RESIDENTSLocation: Harpurhey Market...

In Our Nature

In Our Nature by SICK! Festival with Artists and Organisations of North ManchesterLocation:...

Channel / 2049

Channel / 2049 by residents of Whitebeck Court, Alan Dunn, Claire Nolan, SH!T Theatre & Maria...

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OPPORTUNITY: JOIN OUR BOARD!

Oct 8, 2024

Opportunity: Could you be a SICK! board member? WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining...

M3 Industries x SICK! Festival Case Study

Aug 19, 2024

M3 Industries x SICK! Festival Case StudyDuring SICK! Festival 2024 - Where's the media now..? we...

THE North Manchester Film Festival: YOUR VOICE [Film Makers Call Out] (NOW CLOSED)

Mar 4, 2024

The North Manchester Film Festival: Your Voice [Film Makers Call Out] The North Manchester Film...

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Exciting opportunities from @SICKfestival to kick off 2025! 🎉

🔹 Roles in Arts & Research programmes
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SICK Festival

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🔥AUDITION CALL 🔥EXXY by Dan Daw Creative ProjectsDan Daw Creative Projects is seeking 3 extraordinary performers with Cerebral Palsy or similar motor disabilities to join their 🎉 new production, EXXY – premiering in the UK and internationally from Autumn 2025.📍 Audition Locations:🟣 Leeds – 21 May @ Leeds Playhouse🟢 Glasgow – 22 May @ CCA🔴 London – 24 May @ Battersea Arts CentreEXXY is a major new performance led by Dan Daw and co-directed by Sarah Blanc, exploring imposter syndrome, ambition, self-worth, and the power of Crip and Queer bodies taking centre stage. They're casting performers who reflect Dan’s physicality and lived experience — because representation matters!✨ They're looking for:▶ Three male presenting and/or nonbinary performers, who are comfortable portraying men, with personal lived experience of Cerebral Palsy or other similar motor related disabilities.▶ Confident movers (formal training not necessary)▶ Lived experience of working-class life is a plus▶ Open to collaborative devising, touring internationally, and sharing your story💥 Fee: £700/week🛏 Travel, accommodation, per diems + access support included⏳ Deadline to apply: Friday 4 April 2025🔗 To apply head over to: dandawcreative.com/exxy-by-dan-daw-creative-projects/#GetInvolved!#EXXYAuditions #DanDawCreativeProjects #DisabledAndProud #CripQueerPower #AccessibleTheatre #DanceTheatre #CallForPerformers ... See MoreSee Less

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