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The rollercoaster of the freelance life

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted October 18, 2021•0 Comment(s)

On Oct 2nd my last blog talked of the excitement at waking up in our industry.  But any time we bounce forward, we have to accept that we live on a rollercoaster. And the rushes to the bottom are not…

Tags: freelance, musical theatre, zoom
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Doing things differently

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted June 2, 2021•0 Comment(s)

If the last 16 months have taught us one thing, it is that we have to think differently and work differently.  As I prepare to welcome back the 2nd cohort of the Diploma in Creative Producing, and to start interviewing…

Tags: creative producing, education, freelance, sustainability, theatre
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A Blog of Sighs…

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted March 27, 2020•0 Comment(s)

I sometimes use my blog to rant or share too much, and it makes me feel better. I hope this one will make me feel very perky by the time I’ve written it.  And that it won’t make you too…

Tags: arts council, freelance, Grants, money, PAYE, rant
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The tiredness of readiness “On Your Marks…get set…”

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted September 13, 2018•0 Comment(s)

I’m really tired this week, and it has taken a while for me to realise (or maybe remember) this particular freelance syndrome which I get when a certain mix of situations arise.   Anyone get the same feeling ?…Let me explain.

Tags: freelance, portfolio, tiredness
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Freelance loneliness and self-doubt

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted November 7, 2015•6 Comment(s)

I don’t know anything more debilitating than self-doubt and loneliness, and if they stalk up on you at the same time they can offer a double whack to all creativity. I can suffer from both, and I was exploring these…

Tags: freelance, lonely, self-doubt
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Phil Cool’s Carrier Bag

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted February 2, 2015•0 Comment(s)

Through the 1980s and 1990s it was my pleasure to be working in theatres with a rich and wonderful programme of events. The amazing Phil Cool – the rubber faced solo comedian – was a regular sell-out gig, building on…

Tags: collective consiousness, depression, devoted and disgruntled, freelance, health, Training
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📣 Introducing CGO Founder, Chris Grady 📣 Ch 📣 Introducing CGO Founder, Chris Grady 📣

Chris Grady is a facilitator, workshop leader and trainer specialising in the support of the next generation of creative producers and practitioners. 

In 2007, Chris founded the CGO.CGO supports freelancers and organisations to forge connections. These may be: internal ones, with yourself and your ambitions; or external ones, with the business or creative world you wish to explore. 

CGO oversees a variety of projects, including Producing, Proper Job Honest, Producers Pool, and Surgeries. CGO also runs The CGO Institute, which offers a Diploma in Creative Producing.

🟥Over the next few weeks we will be posting about the different elements of the CGO and how you can get involved!🟥
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Welcome to CGO, run by Chris Grady. 

CGO is a hub for producing creative people. We run a Diploma in Creative Producing, workshops and offer networking opportunties. We support producers at the beginning of their careers in the theatre sector.

CGO works with many of their graduates on new projects, as well as leading producer networks and research projects linked to creativity and connection. 

We hope you enjoy following our journey! Please do get involved, and if you have any queries, comments or questions please drop us a direct message 💬
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chrisgradyorg CGO Institute @chrisgradyorg ·
13 Jan

📌 Hear from Maria and Chris about our new producer development scheme we recently announced!

📎 For more information on the scheme: https://www.chrisgrady.org/cgo-projekt-europa-emerging-migrant-producer-scheme/

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projekteuropa PROJEKT EUROPA @projekteuropa ·
9 Jan

PROJEKT EUROPA & @Chrisgradyorg ANNOUNCES NEW BURSARY SCHEME FOR EMERGING MIGRANT PRODUCERS!

This scheme will award an aspiring producer a funded place on the CGO Diploma in Creative Producing PLUS a 16-week paid work placement with us!

Apply now: http://www.projekteuropa.org/news

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