Author Archives: madiirwin

About madiirwin

Madeleine Irwin is a PhD researcher in the Drama Department at The University of Manchester. Madeleine is also an independent consultant specialising in creative education, applied theatre, partnership working, action research, and young people's participation http://uk.linkedin.com/in/madeleineirwin

System Change: I have a dream…..

Posted on June 15, 2022 by madiirwin

SYSTEM CHANGE: I have a dream….. I love working with and for creative people and organisations.  Currently I work part-time and freelance so that I can be around for my children too.  My availability doesn’t allow me to be in the … Continue reading →

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Do I KNOW you? 

Posted on June 18, 2021 by madiirwin

There’s a deep joy to be found in REALLY knowing people (dead or alive) and knowing things about yourself but from time to time perhaps you need to put that knowing out there….. Recently my Dad’s best friend died very suddenly – … Continue reading →

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Mike White

Posted on June 5, 2015 by madiirwin

Originally posted on François Matarasso:
The most potent contribution that this new field of arts practice can make is the revelation of just how creative community health can be. Arts Development on Community Health, A Social Tonic, Mike White…

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Teaching in a Refugee Camp. Part 2

Posted on March 19, 2015 by madiirwin

Teaching in a Refugee Camp. Part 2.

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Life Maths

Posted on October 23, 2014 by madiirwin

Life Maths.

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Life Maths

Posted on October 15, 2014 by madiirwin

It won’t take long for this to become apparent but by way of a disclaimer I will start by pointing out that I am not, and nor do I fancy myself as, a mathematician or a lifestyle guru. I just … Continue reading →

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Every Day is Fieldwork

Posted on December 8, 2013 by madiirwin

Hello and longtime no blog…. well in September we launched Orangebox (please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CE9oWHg5xQ) and since then we have been open 7 days a week, welcomed our tenants, established a hires service, and offered 28 hours of Members Only access … Continue reading →

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Spoken word poets I have seen at TED – #SarahKay #ShaneKoyczan

Posted on November 3, 2013 by madiirwin

Originally posted on Marcus Romer's work & blog:
So – trawling through the archives of this blog I came across these two brilliant talks I saw at TED back in 2011 – with Sarah Kay and this year 2013…

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Three Dirty Words

Posted on May 6, 2013 by madiirwin

As a form of therapy I highly recommend blogging to all PhD researchers. As opposed to academic writing, in a blog: I don’t need to unpack terms all the time – I can just say stuff that I think or feel without … Continue reading →

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Halifax is not California

Posted on April 1, 2013 by madiirwin

Halifax is not California.

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