Anita Sullivan
@anitasullivan.bsky.social
Playwright, audio drama, site specific theatre and VR in between. Own views own teeth. Own name.
Want to get broadcast? RADIO 4 commissioning round opens soon. Brief announced the week of May 13. Deadline for short proposals is the 19th of June. @writersguildgb.bsky.social @audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social
How to pitch: www.anitasullivan.co.uk/post/bbc-rad...
How to pitch: www.anitasullivan.co.uk/post/bbc-rad...
April 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Want to get broadcast? RADIO 4 commissioning round opens soon. Brief announced the week of May 13. Deadline for short proposals is the 19th of June. @writersguildgb.bsky.social @audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social
How to pitch: www.anitasullivan.co.uk/post/bbc-rad...
How to pitch: www.anitasullivan.co.uk/post/bbc-rad...
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Via GenX only on FB
April 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Via GenX only on FB
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The very next part of the exchange:
April 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The very next part of the exchange:
On my way to protest at Meta’s London office. Why? Pirate site LibGen ripped 7.5 million books. Meta used this stolen content to train AI systems to write books
#campaigning #makeITfair #DotheWriteThing @alcs.co.uk @writersguildgb.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
#campaigning #makeITfair #DotheWriteThing @alcs.co.uk @writersguildgb.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
On my way to protest at Meta’s London office. Why? Pirate site LibGen ripped 7.5 million books. Meta used this stolen content to train AI systems to write books
#campaigning #makeITfair #DotheWriteThing @alcs.co.uk @writersguildgb.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
#campaigning #makeITfair #DotheWriteThing @alcs.co.uk @writersguildgb.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
Writers and artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!
(If you need help with the form see @alcs-uk.bsky.social for a guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
(If you need help with the form see @alcs-uk.bsky.social for a guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
The Government is siding with Big Tech over creators + as a member of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, today we support the #MakeItFair campaign
TODAY is the final chance to respond to the Gov consultation on copyright + AI + make your voice heard!
writersguild.org.uk/fight-back-a...
TODAY is the final chance to respond to the Gov consultation on copyright + AI + make your voice heard!
writersguild.org.uk/fight-back-a...
February 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Writers and artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!
(If you need help with the form see @alcs-uk.bsky.social for a guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
(If you need help with the form see @alcs-uk.bsky.social for a guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
Writers and visual artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!
(The form on the link is big, but don't be daunted follow ALCs guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
(The form on the link is big, but don't be daunted follow ALCs guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Writers and visual artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!
(The form on the link is big, but don't be daunted follow ALCs guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
(The form on the link is big, but don't be daunted follow ALCs guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright
Great article from Katie Hims about the importance of BBC audio drama, now under threat. In addition Radio 4 are commissioning more serials in the few remaining slots so fewer opportunities and only for 'experienced writers'. How do you get experience if there's no space for you?
BBC radio drama is in grave danger. Without it we may lose the next generation of writing talent
Hundreds of hours of original plays have been cut from the corporation’s programming in recent years. If the trend continues, a valuable training ground for writers will be lost
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Great article from Katie Hims about the importance of BBC audio drama, now under threat. In addition Radio 4 are commissioning more serials in the few remaining slots so fewer opportunities and only for 'experienced writers'. How do you get experience if there's no space for you?
Loved Otherland by Chris Bush. Love, joy and the different ways of being or becoming a woman. Great script, brilliant dynamic ensemble production with music by Jennifer Whyte. Powerful and uplifting. Running at The Almeida until March 15th selling out fast. almeida.co.uk/whats-on/oth...
Otherland | Almeida Theatre
almeida.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Loved Otherland by Chris Bush. Love, joy and the different ways of being or becoming a woman. Great script, brilliant dynamic ensemble production with music by Jennifer Whyte. Powerful and uplifting. Running at The Almeida until March 15th selling out fast. almeida.co.uk/whats-on/oth...
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Happy #WorldRadioDay! Send a video message to Director-General Tim Davie + the BBC about why audio drama is so important to you, why you oppose their cuts and why we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC
#SADatTheBBC
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
Save Audio Drama on World Radio Day - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Last month, alongside Equity and the Society of Authors, we launched a petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC, following the corporation’s decision to axe audio drama from Radio …
writersguild.org.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy #WorldRadioDay! Send a video message to Director-General Tim Davie + the BBC about why audio drama is so important to you, why you oppose their cuts and why we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC
#SADatTheBBC
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
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BREAKING: We’ve WON a historic case against the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. 🎉
👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣
This is GAME-CHANGING.
And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊
👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣
This is GAME-CHANGING.
And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊
January 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: We’ve WON a historic case against the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. 🎉
👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣
This is GAME-CHANGING.
And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊
👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣
This is GAME-CHANGING.
And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊
Love this list, how it veers between dystopia and children's fiction. A cute cat followed by a rat in the face and things on fire, followed by a cute pig. Feels like the world right now!
Top 10 Checkouts of All Time
Find out which books were checked out most since The New York Public Library opened its doors 125 years ago.
www.nypl.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Love this list, how it veers between dystopia and children's fiction. A cute cat followed by a rat in the face and things on fire, followed by a cute pig. Feels like the world right now!
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Extremely excited that my new radio play Margaret White and the Alcoran of Mahomet will be on radio four at 2:15 on Wednesday 5 Feb and on BBC Sounds after that, please do you have a listen. I’m very proud of this one. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Margaret White and the Alcoran of Mahomet
The little-known story of the first publication of the Qu’ran in English.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Extremely excited that my new radio play Margaret White and the Alcoran of Mahomet will be on radio four at 2:15 on Wednesday 5 Feb and on BBC Sounds after that, please do you have a listen. I’m very proud of this one. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Just seven more days to catch this audio drama on BBC/ BBC Sounds. Beautiful eco-fable from Peter 'Jaws' Benchley. Free listening. Stunning production. #shark #jaws #mantaray #audiodrama #podcast
Loved this book since I was a kid, adapted it from my ancient copy. Amazing to hear it brought to life by a brilliant young cast & Afonica productions. (There's an interview with me 15 mins before broadcast on Opening Lines... ffs!😲) #audiodrama #Radio4 #scriptwriting
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
From the author of Jaws. A Mexican girl fights to protect the marine habitat she loves.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Just seven more days to catch this audio drama on BBC/ BBC Sounds. Beautiful eco-fable from Peter 'Jaws' Benchley. Free listening. Stunning production. #shark #jaws #mantaray #audiodrama #podcast
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Relentless citizen activism + good science + good messaging + political leadership from legislators + youth involvement + civil disobedience by 19 elders + Vermont did it first => VICTORY
Proud to have brought some of the science to the party. Damn!
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
Proud to have brought some of the science to the party. Damn!
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Gift Article)
The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Relentless citizen activism + good science + good messaging + political leadership from legislators + youth involvement + civil disobedience by 19 elders + Vermont did it first => VICTORY
Proud to have brought some of the science to the party. Damn!
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
Proud to have brought some of the science to the party. Damn!
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
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Today, the Government launched its much anticipated consultation into Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Read our response
writersguild.org.uk/copyright-an...
Read our response
writersguild.org.uk/copyright-an...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation – our response - Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Today (17 December 2024), the Government launched its much anticipated consultation into Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. The full consultation can be found here. The Government is consulting on...
writersguild.org.uk
December 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Today, the Government launched its much anticipated consultation into Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Read our response
writersguild.org.uk/copyright-an...
Read our response
writersguild.org.uk/copyright-an...
Found this in the street. Picked it up hoping there was a helpline number. Disappointed!
December 13, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Found this in the street. Picked it up hoping there was a helpline number. Disappointed!
Amazing performance from Stephen Hart at the beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel. Sharing his story of survival, turning 'tell no one' into a forum for discussion and support. Coming back to Fitzrovia Feb 15th. www.shadoweddreamer.co.uk/dates-and-ve...
#adoption #survivor #HIV #storytelling #showtunes
#adoption #survivor #HIV #storytelling #showtunes
December 10, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Amazing performance from Stephen Hart at the beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel. Sharing his story of survival, turning 'tell no one' into a forum for discussion and support. Coming back to Fitzrovia Feb 15th. www.shadoweddreamer.co.uk/dates-and-ve...
#adoption #survivor #HIV #storytelling #showtunes
#adoption #survivor #HIV #storytelling #showtunes
This poster in my local GP practice (NHS doctors UK). Their phone message starts not with a 'hello' but a warning they do not tolerate aggression or abuse.
December 10, 2024 at 11:07 AM
This poster in my local GP practice (NHS doctors UK). Their phone message starts not with a 'hello' but a warning they do not tolerate aggression or abuse.
This is me being interviewed about my favourite book when I was eleven. My adaptation of 'The Girl of the Sea of Cortez' broadcast today on Radio 4. (Peter 'Jaws' Benchley's other book). Young-me would definitely enjoy it, but might be miss the poor eel...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Opening Lines - The Girl of the Sea of Cortez - BBC Sounds
John Yorke takes a look at Peter Benchley’s novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 5:28 PM
This is me being interviewed about my favourite book when I was eleven. My adaptation of 'The Girl of the Sea of Cortez' broadcast today on Radio 4. (Peter 'Jaws' Benchley's other book). Young-me would definitely enjoy it, but might be miss the poor eel...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Need to rewatch UTOPIA aka a goddamn perfect show.
December 8, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Need to rewatch UTOPIA aka a goddamn perfect show.
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I've been very quiet here, but here's a great thing that happened recently: Theatre Studies at the U. of Glasgow has launched a *free* online introduction to playwriting in partnership with Playwrights' Studio, Scotland! www.futurelearn.com/courses/an-i... Do pass on to anybody interested!
Introduction to Playwriting - Online Course
In this intro course, you'll generate ideas for a play and get to know genre, drama structure, exposition, dialogue, and drafting.
www.futurelearn.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:32 AM
I've been very quiet here, but here's a great thing that happened recently: Theatre Studies at the U. of Glasgow has launched a *free* online introduction to playwriting in partnership with Playwrights' Studio, Scotland! www.futurelearn.com/courses/an-i... Do pass on to anybody interested!
Loved this book since I was a kid, adapted it from my ancient copy. Amazing to hear it brought to life by a brilliant young cast & Afonica productions. (There's an interview with me 15 mins before broadcast on Opening Lines... ffs!😲) #audiodrama #Radio4 #scriptwriting
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
From the author of Jaws. A Mexican girl fights to protect the marine habitat she loves.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Loved this book since I was a kid, adapted it from my ancient copy. Amazing to hear it brought to life by a brilliant young cast & Afonica productions. (There's an interview with me 15 mins before broadcast on Opening Lines... ffs!😲) #audiodrama #Radio4 #scriptwriting
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...