Performing Arts Collections in the UK and Ireland
A list of organisations that hold significant performing arts collections in the UK and Ireland. A combination of APAC members and non-members
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@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
Est. 1495. News, research and study opportunities from the University of Aberdeen. We RT to share, not to endorse. linktr.ee/UniOfAberdeen
@bristoluni.bsky.social
Top 10 UK Uni 📚 Leading research 🔬 World-class teaching 👩🎓 Vibrant city 🙌 Ranked 54th in the 🌍 (World University Rankings 2025) #WeAreBristolUni bristol.ac.uk
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Influencing the world since 1583. Follow our other social channels: https://edin.ac/3CJvzdv
@exeter.ac.uk
Exeter is a leading UK university and member of the Russell Group, which combines world-leading research with high levels of student satisfaction.
@uniofhull.bsky.social
Since 1927, we’ve taught people to think differently. Join a University with a progressive history & be at home in a city embodying Northern warmth.
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The official account for the University of Nottingham. #WeAreUoN
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Changing lives through education and research since 1905. On Bluesky since today linktr.ee/sheffield
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
The official account for the University of Southampton. Founding member of the Russell Group. Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
@stir.ac.uk
The Official Bluesky account for the University of Stirling. World-class research, innovative teaching in a beautiful, inspiring, modern campus environment.
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@lbwfarchives.bsky.social
Waltham Forest Archives and Local Studies Library, Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, London E4 7EN. Collections documenting history of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Research visits by prior appointment. Email wfa.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
@warburginstitute.bsky.social
Image / Word / Orientation / Action The Warburg Institute is dedicated to the study of global cultural history and the role of images in society. https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/
@wellcomecollection.bsky.social
A free museum and library in London and online. Explore the past, present and future of health with us. wellcomecollection.org
@wigmore-hall.org.uk
"The leading international home of chamber music" (The Times) 💫 Find out more about us here ➡️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/
@wimbledonual.bsky.social
Wimbledon College of Arts is part of University of the Arts London (UAL). Specialising in Acting and Performance and Performance Design courses.
@yorkminster.bsky.social
@soanemuseum.bsky.social
The extraordinary house & museum of Sir John Soane, renowned architect and collector. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Entry free.
@unibirmingham.bsky.social
Official account for the University of Birmingham. Changing how the world works. www.birmingham.ac.uk
@royalholloway.bsky.social
Royal Holloway, University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, with a base in central London and a stunning Surrey campus.
@rcmlondon.bsky.social
Global No.1 for Music & Performing Arts. Musical excellence fusing heritage & innovation at our iconic London campus. Be part of the future of music.
@royalballetschool.bsky.social
The Royal Ballet School is an international centre of excellence with a world-class ballet school at the core of all we do.
@lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
World class theatre in the heart of Hammersmith 🎭❤️ Now showing 👉 Ghosts https://linktr.ee/Lyrichammersmith
@lborouniversity.bsky.social
Loughborough University, a UK top 10 University with an unbeatable student experience and excellence in teaching, research and sport.
@officialuom.bsky.social
A proud Manchester institution with teaching, research and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do. Not official #UOM200
@guildhallschool.bsky.social
A vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London.
@ox.ac.uk
Welcome to our official account 👋 Follow for the latest news, research and updates about life at Oxford.
@universityofessex.bsky.social
We are Essex. Are you? Top 25 in the Guardian University Guide 2025 https://www.essex.ac.uk/
@englishheritage.bsky.social
@derbyshiredro.bsky.social
Free access to 900 years of history - Derbyshire, Britain and beyond: books, archives, maps, prints and photographs. Explore online or visit us in Matlock. Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/recordoffice
@nationaltrust.org.uk
All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust. Celebrate #BlossomWatch season with us 🌸
@theabtt.bsky.social
The membership organisation, setting & upholding standards in technical excellence, compliance providing theatre related training, advice & safety information. linktr.ee/TheABTT
@kingstonuniversity.bsky.social
We’re embedding #FutureSkills across our curriculum to provide our students with skills employers most value. Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. 🔗 https://www.kingston.ac.uk/
@southbankcentre.bsky.social
@shakespearebtrust.bsky.social
We care for Shakespeare's family homes and share the love of his work, life, and times from his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. www.shakespeare.org.uk
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
Changing the world since 1451 🌍 | #TeamUofG #WorldChangingGlasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/
@royalalberthall.bsky.social
From Proms to punk and everything in between. The world's greatest stage, since 1871. linktr.ee/royalalberthall
@kelloggoxford.bsky.social
Graduate college of the University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk. Breaking new ground in #Oxford since 1990 🌱
@apgrd.bsky.social
University of Oxford research centre into performances inspired by ancient Greece and Rome: stage plays, ballets, films, tv, audio dramas, drag shows, dance, animation, musicals... from 1315 to present day! http://www.apgrd.ox.ac.uk
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Est. 1979 we champion UK & Irish performing arts collections & heritage. Charity (no. 1180988). www.performingartscollections.org.uk