ARTIST STORIES
Hear from the incredible artists we work with.
Opportunities Round Up
Central to our work at Good Chance is creating opportunities for displaced creatives to become an integral part of the UK theatre ecosystem, as well as amplifying opportunities that are open to all, and making connections for people in the industry. Here is our e-round up of opportunities for artists from around the world and across the whole creative spectrum.
“Through my writing I educate people to try to make a better place for my son to live.”
One of our wonderful poets Josie shares her experience on our Change the Word programme and her poem ‘First Words’ from the Bradford anthology MUD, WATER, MAGIC.
“A perfect place to share our Voices, Stories, our Experience and Ideas”
Stage Door apprentice Gobika Utharathasan shares her experience of the Change the Word programme during their Research and Development workshops in Sheffield.
Change the Word with Emily Webb
Marketing & Administration Assistant Elizabeth Carpenter learns all about Change the Word with Director of Poetry Emily Webb.
"We will find strength in community!"
Words from our newest Change the Word collective: the virtual edition!
Writing Life
Our NEW Change the Word project for emerging poets from around the world…
An Orchestra of Unexpected Sounds: A Collective Poem
The Window Game
The Window Game has been played by members of the Good Chance Family all over the world! We invite you to look out your window and notice the little things. Write what you see, imagine, remember, dream…
Poem Postcards
In these strange, uncertain times, we want to share words of hope with people who are isolated.
World Turning: a poem for our times
Back in December, the Change the Word Sheffield Poetry Collective wrote a poem together. A poem about our world, how it is changing, how we can keep hope alive within it.
Landry’s Story
Landry Affton, who took part in our Change the Word project in Coventry 2019, writes about capturing the human heart through words.
Youssef’s Story and Poem
Youssef shares his story of learning English and finding love, safety, and humanity with Good Chance in our Paris Dome.
Tanisha Changes the Word
Tanisha has written poetry with Good Chance since February this year. In our very first workshop together, Tanisha tells us how she feels about being part of Change the Word in Coventry.
Why Change the Word?
Emily Webb, Change the Word Director, reflects on how it all came about.
Confidence and Self-belief in Coventry
Good Chance partnered with Coventry City of Culture 2021 to bring our Change the Word programme of poetry, puppetry and performance workshops to 20 locals and refugees.