We’re missing the chats, the fresh thoughts & all the different faces. It felt good & useful when we spent an afternoon talking with artists the week before last about their emergency ACE bids. So we thought it might be nice to keep this invitation going

We wanted to update you on how MAYK is responding to the Covid-19 crisis. In mid-March, we closed our office and cancelled or postponed all our performances for the foreseeable future. We feel that absence most in Mayfest of course – a programme that we were so proud of. It’s also true that the process of bringing together that extraordinary collection of experiences gives us the spirit to plough on and consider new unchartered territories. How do these stories continue to be told? How do we best support our artist community; the bedrock of everything we do? And how do we be brave and work with integrity at this time?

We are very disappointed to say that we must postpone the upcoming performances of Undersong.

The nature of this special show – and part of its particular appeal – is the opportunity to experience music in a place of intimacy. To share moments of beauty and surprise up-close with fellow audience members, to witness performers sharing elaborate harmonies within touching distance.

We asked Tanuja and Tim from Sleepdogs some questions about their forthcoming show A Million Tiny Glitches

Well, we made it to the end of 2019. Well done everyone. While the world around us seemed to become ever more polarised and divided, we were thankful for the many moments of togetherness and beauty that live performance offered us.

Here are just a few of highlights from MAYK’s year...

If you're stuck for what to buy the theatre-lover in your life, or if you're looking for a special gift for someone who likes to try something new, search no further.

Following our open call for Watershed and MAYK’s Winter Residencies programme, we’re delighted to announce the three artists who will develop works exploring technology and climate breakdown.

Earlier this year, we spent an afternoon in Derby at the excellent Departure Lounge festival, talking with artists and producers about co-creation in international contexts. As part of that event, we invited Theatre Replacement’s Maiko Yamamoto to talk about their work. Theatre Replacement’s Town Choir was recently part of our recent strategic touring project. This is Maiko’s contribution.