Monday, 6 January 2014

HOIPOLLOI NEEDS YOU! Set our content free...


 
Hoipolloi is an award-winning theatre company that exists to produce the work of Hugh Hughes. Over the last four years, alongside making two theatre shows (Stories from an Invisible Town and Things I Forgot I Remembered), Hugh has created lots of content and crammed about two hundred stories into a digital version of his childhood home at www.invisibletownstories.co.uk. This content is sitting patiently waiting for visitors to cross the threshold, when it could be out meeting new friends in all kinds of social spaces.

We're looking for... a self-starter, who knows their instagram from their pinterest, their moo from their cowbird, and who oozes with enthusiasm for online conversation. You'll need to be as interested in people as you are in social platforms, as happy talking to a stranger in a cafe as you are in creating a new vine. You'll work alone a lot, but it's important that you know the value of teamwork. You'll probably care just a teensy bit about data, and be keen to see the impact of your work, having a love-hate relationship with analytics. More than anything, you'll be adventurous, and willing to iterate your way to meaningful engagement with digital audiences.

We're offering... a bootload of content that's funny, charming and a little bit fantastical that you can get your hands on and spread into the far corners of the internet. We'll encourage you to be an explorer of the online world, a digital flaneur, and a tastemaker for your colleagues. We're a small team that cares about creativity, so you'll encounter lots of ideas, and be expected to throw your own hat into the ring. You'll be our digital vanguard, but with the support of a Digital Producer and active board. You'll have as much autonomy as you need, but we'll expect to be in the loop talking about learning, progress and surprises you've found along the way.

Check out http://bit.ly/HHrecruit for information and http://bit.ly/digicontentasst to apply.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

WLTM: producer of extraordinary events!

Hoipolloi are recruiting! We're looking to meet an exciting person who will gather Hugh Hughes' newest show to their busom, shape it into a fantastic touring package, and find weird and wonderful places for Hugh to share this experience.



Shortlisted candidates will be invited to see the package of events that make 'Things I Forgot I Remembered' on Anglesey in June 2013, and reasonable expenses will be covered to enable this to happen.The events include a live theatre show, a storywalk around the town of Llangefni, screenings of Hugh Hughes films, access to material from the wide world of Hugh Hughes through storyboxes across the island and in a pop-up shop, and a live music version of the storywalk in a very special location.

'Things I Forgot I Remembered' is a co-production with National Theatre Wales.

Information can be found in the application pack on our website. If you'd like to have an informal chat with Bianca Winter, Hoipolloi's Digital Producer and Interim General Manager, about the role, please email bianca@hoipolloi.org.uk so that a mutually convenient time can be arranged.

Monday, 11 February 2013

Hello from Frankie!


Whilst Hanna is off having a baby I’ll be keeping things running smoothly in the Hoipolloi office as administrator. I’m really excited to be working with the rest of the team and am looking forward to contributing to the upcoming Hugh Hughes projects.

I've enjoyed working with a number of arts organisations, most recently Walk the Plank and The Culture Capital Exchange. This is my first time living in Cambridge and I’m doing my best to fit in with the locals by cycling to work. I love experiencing a diverse mix of arts events, performances and exhibitions and am always open to recommendations. When I’m not working hard at Hoipolloi you might find me attending contemporary dance performances or wearing my onesie and watching Murder She Wrote!


Thursday, 24 January 2013

Homecoming

Here at Hoipolloi, we're delighted to share a secret that we've been keeping for some time:

In June 2013, Hugh Hughes comes home!

As part of National Theatre Wales' third year, Hugh has been asked to make his next show on the Isle of Anglesey, where it all began back in 1968. When packing up his childhood home to help Mam move out, Hugh came across his childhood journals, and has started a project called Things I Forgot I Remembered. 

This exciting collaboration will result in performances in Llangefni, the town of Hugh's childhood, and in Holyhead. There's lots more to share about this unique project, but for now, check out National Theatre Wales' new website for more...

Thursday, 22 November 2012

A farewell from Simon


I've had the pleasure of working for Hoipolloi for nearly eight years and was thrilled when I stepped up to become the company's Executive Producer in 2011. But now it's time for me to undertake some brand new adventures and I'll be leaving Hoipolloi on 21 December.

I started as the company's first full-time Marketing & Touring Manager in January 2005 and one of my first tasks was to book a tour for Floating, the first Hugh Hughes show. Little did I (or indeed anyone else!) know that we'd go on to take Hugh and his friends all across the world, win four awards and help share his work beyond the stage online, on radio and on film.

Following Hoipolloi's successful application to join the Arts Council's national funding portfolio in April 2012, the company has been able to expand its staffing resources and I know that I'll be leaving things in very capable hands. I also wanted to make sure that Stories from an Invisible Town was happily on its feet before I left (which it is) - please don't forget that you can still catch the piece in Plymouth until Saturday and from next week at London's Barbican Centre (oh, and of course, online whenever you wish at www.invisibletownstories.co.uk).

There are also lots of exciting things on the horizon! A new Hugh Hughes radio drama will be broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on 5 December, there is plenty more online activity to come and also an announcement of a fantastic new live show will be made in the New Year. I'm certainly very sad not to be able to play a part in that and when you hear about it, I'm sure you'll understand why!

And what about my own plans? Well, I've decided to follow Hugh's advice and think carefully about how I can "change my perspective". In January I'll be heading off to Australia for a little while to discover more about their cultural scene - I'm intending to hop from festival to festival and then after that, we'll see what happens.

Our audiences (and their delight in our work) has been a huge part of why I've enjoyed working with Hoipolloi so much and I'll greatly miss thinking about what intriguing offerings can be created for you. Thank you for continuing to support Hoipolloi and Hugh Hughes and making my time here so wonderful. 

Simon Bedford, Hoipolloi's Executive Producer

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