Lissy Lovett
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Look Mum, Let’s Talk About Disability: One Year Later
In 2024, Mimbre and Daryl & Co. created ‘Look Mum, Let’s Talk About Disability’, a series of six short films tackling some of the most common (and often unspoken) questions about disability—questions we heard time and time again while touring ‘Look Mum, No Hands!’. The project was inspired by our work with young audiences and…
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Exploring Acrobatics & Movement: A Creative and Inclusive Workshop
Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025Time: 3pmLocation: Tripspace, 339 Acton Mews, London E8 4EADuration: 4 hours This workshop will be led by Mimbre’s Joint Artistic Director Lina Johansson. It will focus on a mix of movement, acrobatics, partner techniques and creative approaches in how these skills can be used in different choreographic and theatrical ways. The…
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Join Mimbre’s Board 2025
Mimbre are a female-led producing company, creating delicate, breathtaking and highly-skilled acrobatic theatre for audiences in outdoor and unusual settings, touring nationally and internationally, with a strong digital presence. We collaborate across the Creative Industries, as consultants and creators. We run a vibrant local youth programme and an Artist Development Programme for physical performers. We…
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Looking Back At Mimbre’s 2024
It’s time for a super quick round-up of Mimbre’s year before we charge on through to 2025. First of all we’d like to celebrate our shows! In 2024 we had three shows on the road: Our new production Weight(less) – “Such a wonderful show, loved how the personality from characters was shown. I wasn’t expecting to have it…
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The Glass Hermit
Our Joint Artistic Director, Lina Johansson, was recently movement director for this gorgeous film, The Glass Hermit, from the incredible Shona Heath. The physical world that Shona, Lina, Mimbre performer Ruby Gaskill, Resolution Rigging and Shona Heath’s wider team created was then enhanced by AI. Check out the ‘Making Of’ film here to find out…
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Our approach to financing touring
We recently put together this touring case study, along with several other colleagues in the artist-led sector, to share with Arts Council England. You can read all of the different case studies on Tangled Feet’s website here. Tangled Feet have also pulled out some common themes. We’re sharing how we’re finding the touring circuit at…
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Weight(less) news
First of all, following its warm reception and powerful audience feedback in 2024, we’re thrilled to further develop the show with the renowned female clown Claire Ducreux (France/Spain). Claire will be adding her signature blend of humour, sensitivity and emotional depth, ensuring a strong connection with audiences and bringing a fresh dynamic to this heartwarming…
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Reflecting on the 2024 Tour of Weight(less)
Home > Our approach to > An Evaluation: looking back Join us as we look back on our 2024 tour of Weight(less)! “Experience the uplifting journey of Weight(less), where the resilience of three women shines through amidst life’s challenges. With a blend of acrobatics, movement and humour, this heart-warming performance dismantles big problems into moments of laughter, celebrating hope and support…
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National Lottery is celebrating 30 years!
National Lottery is celebrating 30 years of supporting arts and communities! Mimbre have been supported by the National Lottery players in multiple ways: Mimbre Youth have been supported several times by the National Lottery and we are proud to announce we have received renewed support for our youth programme for 2025. This support is absolutely…
