Kirsten.Tranter

03/11/2025

31/10/2025

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28/10/2025

Reminiscing about WOW! Fest 25- what a fabulous time I had working on this as festival co-ordinator with , and all the wonderful artists, communities and staff team ☺️

Save the date! 🎉

WOW! Fest is set to return Fri 3 & Sat 4 July 2026 at Walsall Arboretum with & , in partnership with Black Country Dance Hub and Walsall Council.

WOW! Fest showcases the very best outdoor dance and movement made in the Midlands. It’s a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity, accessibility, and inclusion, blending professional performances with a vibrant community and schools stage.

FREE Workshops!
are offering free dance & physical theatre workshops for schools and community groups to join our Next Gen Stage — email hello@autin.co.uk to get involved.



📸 .nucisdesigns Paulina Ozynska

28/10/2025

22/10/2025

colLABorate: Nuneaton and Bedworth

Session 2: Arts Funding 💰

Our wonderful Speakers for session 2 will be giving us insight on available funding opportunities, hints and tips for writing successful applications and real life experience of how to thrive in the cultural sector.

📣 Our fabulous speakers are;

🗣️Julia Negus from
🗣️ Magdalen Gorringe and Charlotte Hodkinson from
🗣️ Matt Cox from
🗣️ Joanna Plaisant from
🗣️ Alison Thompson from

If you are working or living in Nuneaton and Bedworth then don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! ALL FREE!

🔗 link in the bio for more info and how to book

😊 need access support? Then get in touch

Support by

22/10/2025

🌟 SAVE THE DATE! Light Up Fest is back! 🌟
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Light Up Fest is returning to Midlands Arts Centre - MAC this February 2026! ✨

After the incredible success of last year’s premiere, which saw over 1,000s participants light up Cannon Hill Park with movement, joy, and creativity - we simply had to bring it back!

The first edition featured six weeks of lantern-making workshops with local schools and community groups, resulting in hundreds of stunning handmade lanterns that illuminated the night in a magical procession of colour and connection. 💫

Created by Autin Dance Theatre in partnership with MAC - Midlands Arts Centre, Light Up Fest is a vibrant, community-driven celebration. 🌍❤️

🗓️ Saturday 21st February 2026
📍 MAC – Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
🔗 Find out more: autindt.co.uk/light-up-fest

Let’s light up Birmingham together once again! 💛

20/10/2025

💃🏼 Come Join my Ladies Dance Class!

No experience necessary. Just be willing to have fun and move your body in whichever way you want to!

🗓️ Tuesdays
📍 Sibson Village Hall, CV13 6LE
💰 First Class FREE (£8 per class after or £7 if you block book 4 sessions)
🎟️ To book - link in the bio

Join me for a joyful, welcoming dance movement class designed for women aged 18 and over. No dance experience is needed—everyone is encouraged to come as they are!

There’s no set syllabus, no right or wrong moves—just an open invitation to move your body, have fun, and connect with like-minded women in a relaxed, supportive space.

If you have any access needs, please let me know in advance so I can make sure your experience is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

If you are anxious about attending for any reason then please let me know and we can have a chat beforehand ☺️

I hope you can join me! ✌🏼

17/10/2025

I’m still processing and Collective residential — so much to take in!

Surrounded by inspiring people, honest conversations, and next-level care (fresh food, cosy hotel, peaceful gardens… the dream for any busy parent!).

My more in depth thoughts are on my blog (link in the bio 🔗) but a huge thank you to & for making us feel truly supported.

I left feeling grounded, challenged, inspired and grateful.

Thank you to for holding such a space of care, encouraging us to practice our freedom, and reminding me that I didn’t need to wait for 1 more percent – I am enough as I am.

Thank you to Jenny Sealey for reminding us to be honest, ourselves and to be brave.

Thank you to Ink Asher-Hemp for allowing me to see the bigger picture whilst also focusing on the importance of the ‘small’ stuff.

Thank you to Susan Clarke for reminding us that we are human and sometimes we mess it up - but that’s an important part growth.

Thank you to Pippa Frith for the reminder that sometimes things can be hard but we can figure out a way!

Thank you Erica Love for demonstrating how leadership is working together, convening spaces and not always knowing the answers.

Thank you to Ele Belfiore for helping me think about data being used in the bigger picture and what’s most useful in a leadership role.

Thank you to Justine Themen to highlighting the importance of values helping me to define my values and use them as a tool.

Thank you to Selena Thompson, for summing up so beautifully how I feel in this moment in this mad world, and for reminding me that in challenges there are always opportunities.

The best way to sum up what I learnt about leadership is above - thank you Jenny Sealey for this one!....

15/10/2025

More events happening in Nuneaton and Bedworth…

#🗓️Made In The Middle artist development day
Saturday 8th November, 11am-2pm
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

🗓️ Nuneaton & Bedworth Cultural Network
Saturday 8th November, 2.30-4pm
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

See you there!