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Wanna see more theatre & performance by women, trans+ & non-binary people? Wanna find a bunch of friendly queers to go with? We exist to help with that.
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We had +10k followers before the twxtter fash takeover & would love to keep going on here. Pls do help spread the word!
Wanna see more theatre & performance by women, trans+ & non-binary people? Wanna find a bunch of friendly queers to go with? We exist to help with that.
Ps.
We had +10k followers before the twxtter fash takeover & would love to keep going on here. Pls do help spread the word!
Tonight 7-8pm
We’re opening our zoom room to complete some digital actions challenging the EHRC guidance, writing to MPs, making donations to trans orgs, etc
Not a facilitated session but an open call for those in solidarity w trans people impacted Ruling & EHRC update
DM or email for the link
We’re opening our zoom room to complete some digital actions challenging the EHRC guidance, writing to MPs, making donations to trans orgs, etc
Not a facilitated session but an open call for those in solidarity w trans people impacted Ruling & EHRC update
DM or email for the link
April 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tonight 7-8pm
We’re opening our zoom room to complete some digital actions challenging the EHRC guidance, writing to MPs, making donations to trans orgs, etc
Not a facilitated session but an open call for those in solidarity w trans people impacted Ruling & EHRC update
DM or email for the link
We’re opening our zoom room to complete some digital actions challenging the EHRC guidance, writing to MPs, making donations to trans orgs, etc
Not a facilitated session but an open call for those in solidarity w trans people impacted Ruling & EHRC update
DM or email for the link
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D&D20 is tomorrow!
There's still time to get your last minute tickets, or there will be a limited amount available to purchase on the door.
Come along, share your passions, frustrations, joy, sorrow and everything in between
Tickets and more info: buff.ly/oTK36kC
There's still time to get your last minute tickets, or there will be a limited amount available to purchase on the door.
Come along, share your passions, frustrations, joy, sorrow and everything in between
Tickets and more info: buff.ly/oTK36kC
April 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
D&D20 is tomorrow!
There's still time to get your last minute tickets, or there will be a limited amount available to purchase on the door.
Come along, share your passions, frustrations, joy, sorrow and everything in between
Tickets and more info: buff.ly/oTK36kC
There's still time to get your last minute tickets, or there will be a limited amount available to purchase on the door.
Come along, share your passions, frustrations, joy, sorrow and everything in between
Tickets and more info: buff.ly/oTK36kC
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Still open!
The Big Freelancer Survey has been extended to Monday 21st April so we can hear from even more freelancers.
We’re close to matching last year’s numbers—let’s get there together.
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
The Big Freelancer Survey has been extended to Monday 21st April so we can hear from even more freelancers.
We’re close to matching last year’s numbers—let’s get there together.
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
April 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Still open!
The Big Freelancer Survey has been extended to Monday 21st April so we can hear from even more freelancers.
We’re close to matching last year’s numbers—let’s get there together.
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
The Big Freelancer Survey has been extended to Monday 21st April so we can hear from even more freelancers.
We’re close to matching last year’s numbers—let’s get there together.
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
April 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I wrote my first piece for @artsprofessional.co.uk
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
As Lead Producer at @producergathering.bsky.social (supported by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Artsadmin) I’m co-creating a self-care guide for producers with The Uncultured. the-uncultured.com
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
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Well that's one way to be diagnosed 😂
The beautiful @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social is gracing us at Dean Street next week - wooo x
Tix here: buff.ly/s4W8b1U
14th – 15th April
The beautiful @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social is gracing us at Dean Street next week - wooo x
Tix here: buff.ly/s4W8b1U
14th – 15th April
April 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Well that's one way to be diagnosed 😂
The beautiful @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social is gracing us at Dean Street next week - wooo x
Tix here: buff.ly/s4W8b1U
14th – 15th April
The beautiful @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social is gracing us at Dean Street next week - wooo x
Tix here: buff.ly/s4W8b1U
14th – 15th April
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ICYMI: Lynette Linton has announced her final Bush Theatre season, with the venue leader to direct Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel in a world premiere production 👇
Lynette Linton to direct Bridgerton star in final Bush Theatre season
Lynette Linton has announced her final Bush Theatre season, with the venue leader to direct Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel and Black Panther actor Letitia Wright
www.thestage.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
ICYMI: Lynette Linton has announced her final Bush Theatre season, with the venue leader to direct Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel in a world premiere production 👇
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Introducing the cast of All The Happy Things 🎂
Joining writer Naomi Denny, are the incredible LJ Johnson and Dejon Mullings
Bring on opening night next month
Joining writer Naomi Denny, are the incredible LJ Johnson and Dejon Mullings
Bring on opening night next month
All The Happy Things reveals cast for London and Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The new play will be seen in two major cities!
buff.ly
March 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Introducing the cast of All The Happy Things 🎂
Joining writer Naomi Denny, are the incredible LJ Johnson and Dejon Mullings
Bring on opening night next month
Joining writer Naomi Denny, are the incredible LJ Johnson and Dejon Mullings
Bring on opening night next month
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📢 Freelancers—this is THE survey that counts.
✔️ 5 years of data—not just a snapshot
✔️ Shaped funding & policy decisions
✔️ BY freelancers FOR freelancers
Be part of the change. Fill it in now:
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
✔️ 5 years of data—not just a snapshot
✔️ Shaped funding & policy decisions
✔️ BY freelancers FOR freelancers
Be part of the change. Fill it in now:
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
March 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 Freelancers—this is THE survey that counts.
✔️ 5 years of data—not just a snapshot
✔️ Shaped funding & policy decisions
✔️ BY freelancers FOR freelancers
Be part of the change. Fill it in now:
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
✔️ 5 years of data—not just a snapshot
✔️ Shaped funding & policy decisions
✔️ BY freelancers FOR freelancers
Be part of the change. Fill it in now:
📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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The safety of women and marginalised genders in the performing arts when travelling home from work late at night has been treated as an "afterthought", according to Equity 👇
Safety of women travelling home from theatre work is an ‘afterthought’ – Equity
The safety of women and marginalised genders in the performing arts when travelling home from work late at night has been treated as an ‘afterthought’, according to Equity
www.thestage.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The safety of women and marginalised genders in the performing arts when travelling home from work late at night has been treated as an "afterthought", according to Equity 👇
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✨ANNOUNCING TARA THEATRE’S 2025 SEASON ✨
“Being South Asian isn’t a homogenous experience. The theme running through my inaugural season at Tara Theatre is that there is more than just one South Asian story.”
Discover our brand new 2025 Season:
taratheatre.com/series/2025-...
“Being South Asian isn’t a homogenous experience. The theme running through my inaugural season at Tara Theatre is that there is more than just one South Asian story.”
Discover our brand new 2025 Season:
taratheatre.com/series/2025-...
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨ANNOUNCING TARA THEATRE’S 2025 SEASON ✨
“Being South Asian isn’t a homogenous experience. The theme running through my inaugural season at Tara Theatre is that there is more than just one South Asian story.”
Discover our brand new 2025 Season:
taratheatre.com/series/2025-...
“Being South Asian isn’t a homogenous experience. The theme running through my inaugural season at Tara Theatre is that there is more than just one South Asian story.”
Discover our brand new 2025 Season:
taratheatre.com/series/2025-...
Limited tickets left for this next week 👀
D¥KES TO MAKE SHOWS WITH
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
Dykes To Make Shows With (Queer Creative Speed Networking) | Bechdel Theatre
WLTM: Dykes to make shows with.
A lightly-facilitated ‘speed-dating’ style session to meet other queer & feminist creatives.
www.bechdeltheatre.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Limited tickets left for this next week 👀
D¥KES TO MAKE SHOWS WITH
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
Dykes To Make Shows With (Queer Creative Speed Networking) | Bechdel Theatre
WLTM: Dykes to make shows with.
A lightly-facilitated ‘speed-dating’ style session to meet other queer & feminist creatives.
www.bechdeltheatre.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
D¥KES TO MAKE SHOWS WITH
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
🗓Thu 13 Mar
📍The Glitch SE1
A speed-dating style event designed to take the hierarchical awkwardness out of arts “networking” to help you meet co-conspirators, future collaborators & make creative pals.
Pay What You Can 🎟
Full deets: www.bechdeltheatre.com/event-detail...
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We are thrilled to announce the team behind Argos Archives, presented by Futures Theatre, by Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives.
Argos Archives: A nostalgic journey of neurodivergent self-discovery and landing your dream job - at Argos!
Tickets 🎟️available now!
@omnibustheatre.bsky.social
Argos Archives: A nostalgic journey of neurodivergent self-discovery and landing your dream job - at Argos!
Tickets 🎟️available now!
@omnibustheatre.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We are thrilled to announce the team behind Argos Archives, presented by Futures Theatre, by Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives.
Argos Archives: A nostalgic journey of neurodivergent self-discovery and landing your dream job - at Argos!
Tickets 🎟️available now!
@omnibustheatre.bsky.social
Argos Archives: A nostalgic journey of neurodivergent self-discovery and landing your dream job - at Argos!
Tickets 🎟️available now!
@omnibustheatre.bsky.social
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🎭 REVIEW 🎭 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🎭
MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL at The Yard Theatre
"fresh and funny and angry"
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/01/my-m...
#RecommendedShow
📸 Nicola Young
@theyardtheatre.bsky.social @martinshippen.bsky.social
MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL at The Yard Theatre
"fresh and funny and angry"
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/01/my-m...
#RecommendedShow
📸 Nicola Young
@theyardtheatre.bsky.social @martinshippen.bsky.social
MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL review by thespyinthestalls
review of MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL | The Yard Theatre | thespyinthestalls | 5 stars | Abigail’s mother has died and she can’t afford the
thespyinthestalls.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🎭 REVIEW 🎭 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🎭
MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL at The Yard Theatre
"fresh and funny and angry"
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/01/my-m...
#RecommendedShow
📸 Nicola Young
@theyardtheatre.bsky.social @martinshippen.bsky.social
MY MOTHER'S FUNERAL at The Yard Theatre
"fresh and funny and angry"
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/01/my-m...
#RecommendedShow
📸 Nicola Young
@theyardtheatre.bsky.social @martinshippen.bsky.social
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Baby, He Loves You writer Maureen Lennon has a new show starting tomorrow at Hull Truck, about feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft, who was raised in Beverley. Very excited to see it! www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/dra...
February 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Baby, He Loves You writer Maureen Lennon has a new show starting tomorrow at Hull Truck, about feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft, who was raised in Beverley. Very excited to see it! www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/dra...
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Join @cripticarts.bsky.social and Far Flung for a workshop that will use thought-provoking games and creative imagination to explore the benefits of letting loose and having fun.
When - 26 Feb
Where - Online
Cost - Free
https://disabilityarts.online/events/imagination-station-with-far-flung-cic/
When - 26 Feb
Where - Online
Cost - Free
https://disabilityarts.online/events/imagination-station-with-far-flung-cic/
February 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Join @cripticarts.bsky.social and Far Flung for a workshop that will use thought-provoking games and creative imagination to explore the benefits of letting loose and having fun.
When - 26 Feb
Where - Online
Cost - Free
https://disabilityarts.online/events/imagination-station-with-far-flung-cic/
When - 26 Feb
Where - Online
Cost - Free
https://disabilityarts.online/events/imagination-station-with-far-flung-cic/
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What do we do about migrant underrepresentation in the performing arts?
Join PROJEKT EUROPA and Improbable for a satellite D&D on Sunday 23rd February for migrant performance and theatre makers.
Tickets are free but please register your attendance here: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-do-we...
Join PROJEKT EUROPA and Improbable for a satellite D&D on Sunday 23rd February for migrant performance and theatre makers.
Tickets are free but please register your attendance here: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-do-we...
What do we do about migrant underrepresentation in the performing arts?
A Devoted and Disgruntled Satellite Open Space Event
www.eventbrite.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
What do we do about migrant underrepresentation in the performing arts?
Join PROJEKT EUROPA and Improbable for a satellite D&D on Sunday 23rd February for migrant performance and theatre makers.
Tickets are free but please register your attendance here: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-do-we...
Join PROJEKT EUROPA and Improbable for a satellite D&D on Sunday 23rd February for migrant performance and theatre makers.
Tickets are free but please register your attendance here: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-do-we...
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The news today is deeply depressing. If you want to turn it off I recommend listening to my radio play at 2:15pm. It’ll be on BBC Sounds after that. X Love and solidarity to all.
My new radio play Margaret White & the Alcoran of Mahomet tells the story of the first publication of the Quran in English (in 1649). It's on Wednesday at 2.15pm Radio 4 then on BBC sounds -the cast are wonderful. Pls do listen if you can - I am 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
February 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The news today is deeply depressing. If you want to turn it off I recommend listening to my radio play at 2:15pm. It’ll be on BBC Sounds after that. X Love and solidarity to all.
Join our board 📣
We're creating an advisory board. Could you be part of it?
Seeking specialists in:
- Fundraising for arts/community orgs
- Social enterprise business strategy
- Safeguarding & wellbeing
- Legal for CICs
- PR & media
Full details: linktr.ee/bechdeltheatre
We're creating an advisory board. Could you be part of it?
Seeking specialists in:
- Fundraising for arts/community orgs
- Social enterprise business strategy
- Safeguarding & wellbeing
- Legal for CICs
- PR & media
Full details: linktr.ee/bechdeltheatre
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January 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Join our board 📣
We're creating an advisory board. Could you be part of it?
Seeking specialists in:
- Fundraising for arts/community orgs
- Social enterprise business strategy
- Safeguarding & wellbeing
- Legal for CICs
- PR & media
Full details: linktr.ee/bechdeltheatre
We're creating an advisory board. Could you be part of it?
Seeking specialists in:
- Fundraising for arts/community orgs
- Social enterprise business strategy
- Safeguarding & wellbeing
- Legal for CICs
- PR & media
Full details: linktr.ee/bechdeltheatre
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Absolutely lush review of #SantiAndNaz in
Asian Express UK!
'a deeply moving production that captures both the personal and political, reminding us of the human cost of division and the resilience of love.'
Thank you!
asianexpress.co.uk/2025/01/sant...
Asian Express UK!
'a deeply moving production that captures both the personal and political, reminding us of the human cost of division and the resilience of love.'
Thank you!
asianexpress.co.uk/2025/01/sant...
Asian Express Newspaper - Santi & Naz: a profound exploration of friendship in the face of adversity
“Santi and Naz” is a heart-wrenching portrayal of love and friendship set against the backdrop of the Partition of India, one of history’s most tumultuous periods. The story revolves around two best f...
asianexpress.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Absolutely lush review of #SantiAndNaz in
Asian Express UK!
'a deeply moving production that captures both the personal and political, reminding us of the human cost of division and the resilience of love.'
Thank you!
asianexpress.co.uk/2025/01/sant...
Asian Express UK!
'a deeply moving production that captures both the personal and political, reminding us of the human cost of division and the resilience of love.'
Thank you!
asianexpress.co.uk/2025/01/sant...
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Amy Lever’s play ‘Lost Girl’ has been programmed at The Lowry in September - with me directing - and we’re on the lookout for a producer.
Deadline is this Friday
Application pack here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Deadline is this Friday
Application pack here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
LOST GIRL - The Lowry - PRODUCER CALL OUT
LOST GIRL - The Lowry - PRODUCER CALL OUT From award-winning playwright Amy Lever, Lost Girl is a solo play exploring girlhood and identity crisis through the lens of Jewish-Arab heritage. Performe...
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January 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Amy Lever’s play ‘Lost Girl’ has been programmed at The Lowry in September - with me directing - and we’re on the lookout for a producer.
Deadline is this Friday
Application pack here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Deadline is this Friday
Application pack here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
January 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
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Did you catch @laurachorton.bsky.social talking about Lynn Faces on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social at 12.30am this morning? Don't worry if you missed it, it's on repeat 34mins in here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Enjoy Laura testing @ojborg.bsky.social on Lynn facts & saying 'bumhole' on live radio.
OJ Borg - Mistakes have been made... - BBC Sounds
OJ wants to hear about the times you've had to apologise after making a mistake...
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Did you catch @laurachorton.bsky.social talking about Lynn Faces on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social at 12.30am this morning? Don't worry if you missed it, it's on repeat 34mins in here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Enjoy Laura testing @ojborg.bsky.social on Lynn facts & saying 'bumhole' on live radio.