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Disabled Artivist, Creative Access Producer and Consultant. Trustee at 20 Stories High. https://www.ashtronomy.co.uk/ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🌚👩‍🚀🪩👑🌱🌠
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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny, a new queer parody musical, by Hunter King (produced by me)

11th-24th August (not 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

I am very proud of this show and I'm absolutely gutted we couldn't afford to take our team up!

Please support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #EdFringe

linktr.ee/thehunterking
Poster for the show. “A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny” in large yellow letters with musical notes. The background is a blue sky with fwhite clouds and distant mountains. In the foreground is a photo of Hunter with a long blonde wig and cowboy hat, he is mid-song. His face is edited onto the body of Maria from the Sound of Music. He is holding hands with a cartoon cow and there is a cartoon cactus on the right.
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ashtronomy.co.uk
We got a ★★★★ review from Neurodiverse Review 🩵🤠🏳️‍⚧️🪩

"It’s incredible that the show is so light-hearted and fun, trans joy is a revolutionary act after all"

neurodiversereview.co.uk/a-northern-t...

#EdFringe #EdFringe25
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny
★★★★ Of the 3’600+ shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe, a good chunk of them are autobiographical one-person shows. There’s no problem with that, but it does mean it requires a lot of imagination to c…
neurodiversereview.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Reposted by Ash Cox
ashtronomy.co.uk
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny, a new queer parody musical, by Hunter King (produced by me)

11th-24th August (not 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

I am very proud of this show and I'm absolutely gutted we couldn't afford to take our team up!

Please support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #EdFringe

linktr.ee/thehunterking
Poster for the show. “A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny” in large yellow letters with musical notes. The background is a blue sky with fwhite clouds and distant mountains. In the foreground is a photo of Hunter with a long blonde wig and cowboy hat, he is mid-song. His face is edited onto the body of Maria from the Sound of Music. He is holding hands with a cartoon cow and there is a cartoon cactus on the right.
August 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
Only 7 more chances to lasso A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny at #EdFringe! 🤠

‘A country hoedown with solid vocals, on-point comedic timing and joy and self-discovery at its heart!’

11th-24th August (except 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

#TransArtist #EdFringe2025 #DareToDiscover #NewMusical
August 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
What #EdFringe audiences are sayin' about a Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny...

Only 7 more shows! 🪩🤠

11th-24th August (except 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

#TransArtist #EdFringe2025 #NewMusical #MusicalTheatre #LGBTArtist #SupportQueerArtists 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
What #EdFringe audiences are sayin' about a Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny... "Phenomenal musical and story. I laughed and I cried and I enjoyed every minute. The show is super fun while also being really emotional and moving. " "From milkmaid to cowboy and a cow rejuvenation. This is absolutely what the fringe should be about. I laughed, and I genuinely cried. Took the entire family and we all loved it. Bravo!" "Loved it - Disney and trans stories is a winning combo!"
August 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
Another friend smashing it 🥹❤️
August 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Another friend smashing it 🥹❤️
bingefringemag.bsky.social Binge Fringe Magazine @bingefringemag.bsky.social · Aug 15
"A deeply enjoyable and immersive hour for any music lovers..." Check out our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of 'Doom and Glitter: A Tribute to Tom Waits' at #EdFringe ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/15/r...
August 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
This is my friend 🥹👏❤️
bingefringemag.bsky.social Binge Fringe Magazine @bingefringemag.bsky.social · Aug 15
"The breadth of their talent knows no bounds, and they exude confidence as they tear up the dancefloor..." Check out our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of 'I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar' at #EdFringe ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/15/r...
August 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny, a new queer parody musical, by Hunter King (produced by me)

11th-24th August (not 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

I am very proud of this show and I'm absolutely gutted we couldn't afford to take our team up!

Please support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #EdFringe

linktr.ee/thehunterking
Poster for the show. “A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny” in large yellow letters with musical notes. The background is a blue sky with fwhite clouds and distant mountains. In the foreground is a photo of Hunter with a long blonde wig and cowboy hat, he is mid-song. His face is edited onto the body of Maria from the Sound of Music. He is holding hands with a cartoon cow and there is a cartoon cactus on the right.
August 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
We got a ★★★★ review from Neurodiverse Review 🩵🤠🏳️‍⚧️🪩

"It’s incredible that the show is so light-hearted and fun, trans joy is a revolutionary act after all"

neurodiversereview.co.uk/a-northern-t...

#EdFringe #EdFringe25
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny
★★★★ Of the 3’600+ shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe, a good chunk of them are autobiographical one-person shows. There’s no problem with that, but it does mean it requires a lot of imagination to c…
neurodiversereview.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
Comment below with your Ed Fringe 2025 recommendations please! (1/3)
July 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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dibbytheatre.bsky.social
In May we wrapped a 3 month tour of Toxic by @nathanieljhall.bsky.social - and what a tour it was ✨

After a big ol' evaluation we wanted to share highlights and production photos (courtesy of Rosie Powell)!

Starting with some sexy stats, we're so proud of what we achieved 💚

#ToxicHighlights
An image of an actor against a pink and black stage backdrop in a black vest, speaking into a microphone. The text reads: 70% LGBTQ audiences, 12 venues with access provisions, 20% d/Deaf audience, 24% Neurodiverse audience and the Dibby theatre logo. An image of an actor in a Toxic Britney Spears costume, holding a microphone against a blue background and the text: 22 shows at 11 venues and the Dibby Theatre logo. An image of an actor holding a microphone with a joyous expression and the text: 6 post show discussions and audience development events and the Dibby Theatre logo. An image of two actors in pink and yellow dressing gowns, looking at each other affectionately on a stage set with the text 33 creative freelancers engaged, 75% LGTBQ+ workforce and the Dibby Theatre logo.
July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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ALLIES, WE NEED YOU.

48 hours.
disrightsuk.bsky.social Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jul 2
Read our full statement here 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

This still needs to be voted on at the third reading next Wednesday, we will keep up this pressure - write to your MP here using @inclusionlondon.bsky.social's tool www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
Act Now: Write to Your MP About Welfare Benefit Cuts
Take Action, Today
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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disrightsuk.bsky.social
The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.

They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.

This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
July 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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disabilityarts.bsky.social
Disability Arts Online are looking for new trustees!

Deen, our Digital Influencer tells us what its like working with the Disability Arts Online team.

Find out more about becoming a Trustee and how to apply ↓
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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touretteshero.bsky.social
My Job Hasn’t Changed, My Disability Hasn’t Changed, So Why Has My Support Changed? www.touretteshero.com/2025/06/20/m...
My Job Hasn’t Changed, My Disability Hasn’t Changed, So Why Has My Support Changed?
Shortly before my emergency pacemaker operation at the end of March, I had a meeting with a couple of my colleagues to talk about what should happen to our company if I didn’t survive the procedure. T...
www.touretteshero.com
June 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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aaaprods.bsky.social
Busy month for disability arts and AAA, but we managed to squeeze Cian in for his monthly “5 Shows by Disabled Artists”.

Watch for just some examples of the great stuff the disability art industry makes and will continue to make, no matter what.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl4h...
July 2025 | Shows by Disabled Artists
YouTube video by Access All Areas
www.youtube.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
#WelfareReform

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disastrous-c...
‘Disastrous’ cuts bill that leaves legacy of distrust and distress ‘must be dropped’
Disabled activists have called on the government to scrap its “dangerous” and “disastrous” disability benefits bill, despite forcing ministers into last-minute changes that scrapped all their plann…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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amnestyuk.bsky.social
Earlier this week, the Government forced through their cuts to social security - by making unwritten promises of improvement.

The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.

🧵
Five people holding placards and the Amnesty Social Insecurity report. The placards read: social security is a human right, stop the cuts and poverty is a political choice.
July 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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traversetheatre.bsky.social
Lucky Tonight! is an interactive pub quiz/theatre show by Afreena Islam-Wright.  Quizmaster (and former contestant of The Chase!) Afreena will put you through your paces to help her tell her story.

🗓️ 31 July - 24 Aug
Tickets on sale now
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25
Woman in a vibrant red dress holds a microphone, seated in front of metal kegs with a thoughtful expression. "Traverse Festival" text in top right.
July 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
The reality of disability benefits from my lived experience, by Ash Cox: An open letter to my friends and colleagues in the arts industry, written and recorded from my bed.

(scroll to the bottom of the page to visit my Insta for the audio version of this letter)

www.ashtronomy.co.uk/reflections
ASH TRONOMY - REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS
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May 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny will be BSL Interpreted on Friday 16th May at 7pm, by the wonderful Tracie Redshaw!

Join us at the Waterside, Sale to see how the story unfolds!

watersidearts.org/events/a-not...

#PrideInTrafford #BSL #BSLInterpreted
May 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Next week!
ashtronomy.co.uk Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · May 3
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny premieres at Waterside Arts, #PrideInTrafford from Tue 13 May - Sat 17 May

Join Trans Artist, Hunter King, in his gender journey of self discovery in his brand new uplifting queer parody musical, maid in the Wild, Wild, North West!

watersidearts.org/events/a-not...
A white trans man with a brown moustache and sideburns, wearing a blonde pigtailed wig, a head mic and a gingham dress. He is clutching a silver bucket, his shoulders are raised and he has wide eyes and a cheeky expression on his face.
May 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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ashtronomy.co.uk
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny premieres at Waterside Arts, #PrideInTrafford from Tue 13 May - Sat 17 May

Join Trans Artist, Hunter King, in his gender journey of self discovery in his brand new uplifting queer parody musical, maid in the Wild, Wild, North West!

watersidearts.org/events/a-not...
A white trans man with a brown moustache and sideburns, wearing a blonde pigtailed wig, a head mic and a gingham dress. He is clutching a silver bucket, his shoulders are raised and he has wide eyes and a cheeky expression on his face.
May 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Ash Cox
dibbytheatre.bsky.social
We’re excited that our last show of the tour will offer audio description! Come and see our closing night of the Toxic Tour at Arena Theatre 9 May, 7:30pm ✨

Tickets: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
May 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
ashtronomy.co.uk
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny premieres at Waterside Arts, #PrideInTrafford from Tue 13 May - Sat 17 May

Join Trans Artist, Hunter King, in his gender journey of self discovery in his brand new uplifting queer parody musical, maid in the Wild, Wild, North West!

watersidearts.org/events/a-not...
A white trans man with a brown moustache and sideburns, wearing a blonde pigtailed wig, a head mic and a gingham dress. He is clutching a silver bucket, his shoulders are raised and he has wide eyes and a cheeky expression on his face.
May 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM