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Entertainment Industry Career Advisor. Columnist for The Stage, the world's longest established theatre & acting newspaper.
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Hello Bluesky friends. Introduction: I'm the Career Advisor for The Stage-the oldest & theatrical industry newspaper in the world. My job is to help actors, writers, singers & other creatives in the world Theatre, Film & TV. navigate career & business issues via coaching, workshops & publications
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Obituary: Nabil Shaban — Actor who co-founded disabled-led theatre company Graeae and performed at theatres including London’s Royal Court and the National Theatre 👇
Obituary: Nabil Shaban – actor and Graeae co-founder
Actor who co-founded disabled-led theatre company Graeae and performed at theatres including London's Royal Court and the National Theatre
www.thestage.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Obituary: Nabil Shaban — Actor who co-founded disabled-led theatre company Graeae and performed at theatres including London’s Royal Court and the National Theatre 👇
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I once sat in a room with Elon Musk. I watched, listened, waited ... This is it? This is the genius we’re all supposed to be in awe of? I remember feeling underwhelmed. Unimpressed ... mediocrity in this man and others like him is so normalized, so falsely praised - @duvernay.bsky.social
Elon Musk: The Illusion of Genius
I once sat in a room with Elon Musk.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I once sat in a room with Elon Musk. I watched, listened, waited ... This is it? This is the genius we’re all supposed to be in awe of? I remember feeling underwhelmed. Unimpressed ... mediocrity in this man and others like him is so normalized, so falsely praised - @duvernay.bsky.social
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Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.
October 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
My late Dad's absolute favorite show. He'll be queueing up at the Pearly Gates for an autograph 💔 #RIPHyacinth
Actor Patricia Routledge has died aged 96.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
Patricia Routledge dies aged 96
Stay up to date with breaking UK theatre exclusives, casting updates, plus West End and regional UK show announcements from The Stage, the industry's trusted source.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
My late Dad's absolute favorite show. He'll be queueing up at the Pearly Gates for an autograph 💔 #RIPHyacinth
Saying it with my whole chest: #OnwardWithAvaDuVernay #Substack showcases one of the world’s great filmmakers & community leader's writing: powerful, potent & timely as her screen masterpieces. Grateful to @duvernay.bsky.social for the tee & your ongoing work for justice in art, activism & beyond.
September 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Saying it with my whole chest: #OnwardWithAvaDuVernay #Substack showcases one of the world’s great filmmakers & community leader's writing: powerful, potent & timely as her screen masterpieces. Grateful to @duvernay.bsky.social for the tee & your ongoing work for justice in art, activism & beyond.
Well, that didn't escalate quickly...
Donald Trump and Melania get on an escalator at the UN and it immediately stops working 🤣
September 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Well, that didn't escalate quickly...
Writer Question for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers or anyone else with 3-5 year olds around: if they have a tablet (ie to watch cartoons, play games etc) what do they call it: "My tablet" or something else?
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you 🙏🏻
September 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Writer Question for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers or anyone else with 3-5 year olds around: if they have a tablet (ie to watch cartoons, play games etc) what do they call it: "My tablet" or something else?
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you 🙏🏻
I’m currently researching a feature for The Stage on the role of drama schools in today’s industry.
While schools will be invited to outline the advantages of training, I’d also like to represent UK based voices who feel drama school is not the only viable route. DM or dearjohn@thestage.co.uk
While schools will be invited to outline the advantages of training, I’d also like to represent UK based voices who feel drama school is not the only viable route. DM or dearjohn@thestage.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I’m currently researching a feature for The Stage on the role of drama schools in today’s industry.
While schools will be invited to outline the advantages of training, I’d also like to represent UK based voices who feel drama school is not the only viable route. DM or dearjohn@thestage.co.uk
While schools will be invited to outline the advantages of training, I’d also like to represent UK based voices who feel drama school is not the only viable route. DM or dearjohn@thestage.co.uk
With the UK High Court case brought by #Equity against #Spotlight ending in favour of uncapped fees, my latest piece is for the increasing number of #Actors who cannot afford to stay (or join in first place) #Theatresky
open.substack.com/pub/dearjohn...
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Beyond Spotlight: How Actors Can Still Be Seen and Get Work.
How to keep finding castings, stay visible, and move your career forward even if you can’t afford the casting directory subscription.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
With the UK High Court case brought by #Equity against #Spotlight ending in favour of uncapped fees, my latest piece is for the increasing number of #Actors who cannot afford to stay (or join in first place) #Theatresky
open.substack.com/pub/dearjohn...
open.substack.com/pub/dearjohn...
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If you’re waking up to yet another news programme on tv or radio that is over platforming REFORM with 4 MPs and not mentioning any other opposition party, you know what to do. Sign here and get anyone else you know to sign. Fair coverage now. Takes 30 seconds petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for coverage during elections should apply at all times.
petition.parliament.uk
August 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
If you’re waking up to yet another news programme on tv or radio that is over platforming REFORM with 4 MPs and not mentioning any other opposition party, you know what to do. Sign here and get anyone else you know to sign. Fair coverage now. Takes 30 seconds petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Once a year I run a Pay What You Can Weekend for ADHD creative coaching. Link is now open. Book before 8pm Mon 25 Aug & discount applies (sessions can be taken later). You don't need a formal diagnosis. Please share for or DM for more details.
johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
1-to-1 Specialist Coaching for ADHD Creatives (Actors, Writers & Artists)
Your brain works differently. Your coaching should too. Lived-experience one to one support for creatives with ADHD — from someone who has built a successful 30 year career and helped many others do t...
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August 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Once a year I run a Pay What You Can Weekend for ADHD creative coaching. Link is now open. Book before 8pm Mon 25 Aug & discount applies (sessions can be taken later). You don't need a formal diagnosis. Please share for or DM for more details.
johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
If you are going to doubt any aspect of yourself today, make it your doubts. That way you can focus more energy on your talent.
August 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
If you are going to doubt any aspect of yourself today, make it your doubts. That way you can focus more energy on your talent.
Not even a year yet, and Washington is now a sundown town 😡😪
August 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Not even a year yet, and Washington is now a sundown town 😡😪
Those who refuse to learn the lessons of history are busy making sure nobody else learns them either 🤢
Breaking news: The White House will launch an aggressive review of Smithsonian exhibitions, collections and operations ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations next year.
White House announces more aggressive review of Smithsonian museums
In a letter to the Smithsonian’s leader, White House officials said they would review exhibition text, curation, exhibition planning and collections starting with eight museums.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Those who refuse to learn the lessons of history are busy making sure nobody else learns them either 🤢
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Acting industry myths mess with actors’ heads.
“You’re only as good as your last job.” “Stage confidence = career confidence.” “Talent should be enough.”
My course starts there. Bust myths. Build a plan that works.
👉 tinyurl.com/ActorReboot
“You’re only as good as your last job.” “Stage confidence = career confidence.” “Talent should be enough.”
My course starts there. Bust myths. Build a plan that works.
👉 tinyurl.com/ActorReboot
August 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Acting industry myths mess with actors’ heads.
“You’re only as good as your last job.” “Stage confidence = career confidence.” “Talent should be enough.”
My course starts there. Bust myths. Build a plan that works.
👉 tinyurl.com/ActorReboot
“You’re only as good as your last job.” “Stage confidence = career confidence.” “Talent should be enough.”
My course starts there. Bust myths. Build a plan that works.
👉 tinyurl.com/ActorReboot
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I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
August 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!