Talking Birds

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

"The Hatching residency has been instrumental in helping me to reconnect with myself, my body, and my artistic identity"

Tilly Mack reflects on her hatching residency at The Nest - read her full blog here: https://wordsfromthebirds.uk/2026/07/29/who-is-the-real-tilly-mack

12/08/2026

"Sometimes the most important achievement is not finishing the work, but allowing it to begin."

Anastasjia Pudane reflects on her 6 day residency that took place at The Nest back in May this year.

Read her full blog post here:

Anastasjia Pudane reflects on her recent Hatching Residency at The Nest So many creative projects are quietly sacrificed because our primary role becomes mother, not creator. Being an artist, illus…

10/08/2026

We hear Mr Nolan's take on Homer is spectacular - but 1) is it set in space? 2) does the wooden horse give birth to a set of bagpipes (the instruments of doom, unleashed on the unwary Trojans)?


Orchestra of the Swan

Our take on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - performed by a cast of hundreds, with live orchestra, set in space (obvs).

10/08/2026

***NEST RESIDENCIES - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN***

Our Nest Residency programme is now open for applications for residencies taking place in Nov/Dec 2026.

If you're a CV-based artist wishing to hatch an idea, check out the details here: talkingbirds.co.uk/2026/02/02/nest-residencies/

If you would like to have a conversation about your idea before submitting an application you can book into a one-to-one surgery on Friday 18th Sept (limited spaces available).

Book your one-to-one slot here:
https://calendar.app.google/w2fDYSrRnqiKa3Dm9

🎶 Too Few by Batsch 🎶

22/06/2026

We're looking for interesting & lovely / nurturing & strategic / thoughtful & encouraging / motivating & reflective / challenging & supportive people to join our board - and we're holding an informal 'meet the company' session on Wednesday 1st July where you can drop in to meet us and find out a bit more about what being a Board Member entails. Please let us know if you are interested!

https://talkingbirds.co.uk/2026/06/04/lovely-interesting/