Frances Poet
@francespoet.bsky.social
Writer of disappointingly few social media posts. Also writes (less disappointingly?) for stage, radio and screen. Reader in Playwriting and Screenwriting at the University of St Andrews.
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“Composing these songs has been a moving experience. The Citz is my local theatre, so I’m proud to be part of its opening season.”
🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙
🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙
September 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Composing these songs has been a moving experience. The Citz is my local theatre, so I’m proud to be part of its opening season.”
🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙
🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙
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Small Acts of Love runs 9 Sep until 4 Oct
Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the NTS
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the NTS
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
Small Acts of Love | National Theatre of Scotland
A powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community. In the wake of the Pan Am 103 atrocity in December 1988, the people of Lockerbie respo
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Small Acts of Love runs 9 Sep until 4 Oct
Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the NTS
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the NTS
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
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It is the first production to be performed at the Citizens Theatre in seven years, following the Gorbals venue’s multi-million pound refurbishment.
'You want to get it right': Taggart star on role in Lockerbie musical
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It is the first production to be performed at the Citizens Theatre in seven years, following the Gorbals venue’s multi-million pound refurbishment.
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I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
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Apply now: Playwright in Residence 2026
A unique opportunity for writers to develop bold new work at the intersection of research and storytelling, in collaboration with @traversetheatre.bsky.social
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here: www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse...
A unique opportunity for writers to develop bold new work at the intersection of research and storytelling, in collaboration with @traversetheatre.bsky.social
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here: www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse...
IASH/Traverse Creative Fellowship | IASH
www.iash.ed.ac.uk
August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Apply now: Playwright in Residence 2026
A unique opportunity for writers to develop bold new work at the intersection of research and storytelling, in collaboration with @traversetheatre.bsky.social
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here: www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse...
A unique opportunity for writers to develop bold new work at the intersection of research and storytelling, in collaboration with @traversetheatre.bsky.social
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here: www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse...
Look at that belter of a cast!
🌟 CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟
🤍 Introducing the wonderful cast of the Citizens Theatre’s reopening show Small Acts of Love
Spanning thirty-six years, Small Acts of Love follows the journey of two communities brought together under extraordinary circumstances
🤍 Introducing the wonderful cast of the Citizens Theatre’s reopening show Small Acts of Love
Spanning thirty-six years, Small Acts of Love follows the journey of two communities brought together under extraordinary circumstances
June 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Look at that belter of a cast!
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Written by playwright @francespoet.bsky.social, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
FIND OUT MORE
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
FIND OUT MORE
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
Small Acts of Love | National Theatre of Scotland
A powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community.
In the wake of the Pan Am 103 atrocity in December 1988, the people of Lockerbie respo
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Written by playwright @francespoet.bsky.social, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
FIND OUT MORE
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
FIND OUT MORE
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
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Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
June 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
June 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
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Got my ALCS statement and spotted an AuthorShare payment from World of Books who pay authors a royalty for second hand sales. My new favourite bookstore! Check it out. #booksky www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/blogs/...
AuthorSHARE: The World’s First Reuse Royalty | World Of Books Blog
AuthorSHARE, the groundbreaking initiative that allows writers to earn royalties from the resale of their books.
www.worldofbooks.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Got my ALCS statement and spotted an AuthorShare payment from World of Books who pay authors a royalty for second hand sales. My new favourite bookstore! Check it out. #booksky www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/blogs/...
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I support the Prince Charles Cinema! Sign the petition and help save this wonderful and unique venue in the Earth capital: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I support the Prince Charles Cinema! Sign the petition and help save this wonderful and unique venue in the Earth capital: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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🎭 We see a few more theatres are tentatively setting up shop here. Recent arrivals include @chippytheatre.bsky.social @thegaiety.bsky.social @richmondtheatre.bsky.social @wtmworthing.bsky.social
Anyone else here that should be added to our UK Theatres Starter Pack?
go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7
Anyone else here that should be added to our UK Theatres Starter Pack?
go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7
November 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM
🎭 We see a few more theatres are tentatively setting up shop here. Recent arrivals include @chippytheatre.bsky.social @thegaiety.bsky.social @richmondtheatre.bsky.social @wtmworthing.bsky.social
Anyone else here that should be added to our UK Theatres Starter Pack?
go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7
Anyone else here that should be added to our UK Theatres Starter Pack?
go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7
This is a really brilliant thread about the assisted dying debate. Worth your time.
I'm going to do some coverage on here of the assisted dying debate. If you're not interested please mute this thread now. It'll probably go on a while.
November 29, 2024 at 5:41 PM
This is a really brilliant thread about the assisted dying debate. Worth your time.
I did it. I gave up X. And now I feel much less grubby.
November 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
I did it. I gave up X. And now I feel much less grubby.
Ooo, a lovely flurry of followers today. This place is getting busy.
November 11, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Ooo, a lovely flurry of followers today. This place is getting busy.
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Oh yes, the finest yet by Marsh Family Songs. Hope this makes it to all sensible Americans, before it's too late...
October 29, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Oh yes, the finest yet by Marsh Family Songs. Hope this makes it to all sensible Americans, before it's too late...
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#ScottishTheatre starter pack! If you're a theatre professional in Scotland, comment to be added to it.
Bluesky doesn't have a centralised algorithm like Twitter, so if we want to find each other we have to repost/talk to each other. Likes alone won't cut it, so please share.
go.bsky.app/8WJHga9
Bluesky doesn't have a centralised algorithm like Twitter, so if we want to find each other we have to repost/talk to each other. Likes alone won't cut it, so please share.
go.bsky.app/8WJHga9
October 18, 2024 at 8:34 PM
#ScottishTheatre starter pack! If you're a theatre professional in Scotland, comment to be added to it.
Bluesky doesn't have a centralised algorithm like Twitter, so if we want to find each other we have to repost/talk to each other. Likes alone won't cut it, so please share.
go.bsky.app/8WJHga9
Bluesky doesn't have a centralised algorithm like Twitter, so if we want to find each other we have to repost/talk to each other. Likes alone won't cut it, so please share.
go.bsky.app/8WJHga9
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I've seen people making starter packs of accounts to follow on Bluesky and I'd like to make one for Scottish theatre professionals. If that's you, could you please reply (and RT if you fancy being really helpful)?
October 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM
I've seen people making starter packs of accounts to follow on Bluesky and I'd like to make one for Scottish theatre professionals. If that's you, could you please reply (and RT if you fancy being really helpful)?