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JulesHobbs
@juleshobbs.bsky.social
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Actor, Theatre Practitioner, Trainer, Facilitator, Business Actor, occasional writer. Founder of @findingthewill.bsky.social (Shakespeare in Primary/Special Schools). MSer but not giving in to it. No DMs if I don’t know you - I will block you🙏
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The plan to take jewellery from refugees is a new low for the Labour government. Reverse this inhumane policy. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/refugees-jew...
I mean, apparently wedding rings are safe, but really - who in their right mind thinks this is a good idea? What have we, as a nation, become?
Petition: Taking refugees’ jewellery: stop the cruelty
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
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November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
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November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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I’m 62 today and, even with #SPMS, I am far from done!
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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This👇@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and Lisa Nandy. If you agree that Drama in Schools is essential, please share.
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Amidst the madness of this sad and dangerous world we're living in, today is my Dad's 91st birthday. I miss him every day, but today seems particularly hard. His mantra was 'Keep Smiling' - I'm trying Dad, I really am. Love you xx
October 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Love this! In a world where everything and everywhere is s**t right now, we need this. This is why the arts should not be cut.
shantyminister.bsky.social ShantyMinister @shantyminister.bsky.social · Aug 28
Well isn’t this lovely.

Opera star sings Habanera (from Carmen) in the airport (?)

What a terrific voice.
#opera

I don’t care if they’re staged, we need more profl free public #music and #art.
August 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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OK, it's official. Thanks to the immense generosity of 72 donors and many others offline, I've now passed £2600 in fundraising for Wessex MS Therapy Centre. The fund closes on Thursday. Can't thank everyone enough #MS #nevergiveup #skydive #15000ft #done

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July 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thank goodness we still have you @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and the illustrator, kOrkyPaul.
findingthewill.bsky.social FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 17
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our longest serving Patrons, Sir Ian Blair, Lord Blair of Boughton. A constant and encouraging supporter of all our work in schools and our shows. We send our condolences to Lady Blair who remains a stalwart supporter and Patron.
July 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Imagine a five y/o boy alone on a stage reciting Shakespeare - magical. Don't imagine, click below and you can hear it. #Tempest #Reception #Dream #teamwork
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How you chase your dream (in 1 easy lesson) - Finding the Will
Have a listen - I dare you not smile! Be like Mario and keep chasing your dream..
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July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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This week we are working at the wonderful Barkston & Syston CofE Primary School, Lincs. The whole school is performing #TheTempest tomorrow. I won't lie, the 4 & 5 year olds in Reception are set to steal the show.....
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June 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Da-da-da-daaaaa

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June 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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This month we've worked with 300 children and there's another 200 waiting for us. Do they enjoy Shakespeare? You bet!
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Do children really enjoy Shakespeare? A question often asked.
"Do children really enjoy Shakespeare?" A question answered by 300 children so far this month with a resounding "Yes"! Read on to find out more.
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June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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#TwelfthNight with 90 actors aged 8&9 - what could possibly go wrong?
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May 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Now brace yourselves - I did a little thing yesterday. You might want to grab a cuppa, coz it turns out that it goes on for over 5 minutes (sorry about that)! If you run out of time, just skip to the end.
#MSAwarenessWeek hashtag#MSConversations
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#MSAwarenessWeek 2025 - the gift that keeps on giving (my story so far).
YouTube video by Jules Hobbs
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April 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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It’s MS Awareness week (28 April- 4 May). The theme this year is #MSConversations and I’m happy to talk about it,so please….👇
Poster for #MSConversations. Blue background, white speech bubble saying If you want to start a conversation about my MS,ask me…
April 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Happy Birthday William Shakespeare - and thank you for paying the rent/mortgage for the last 30 odd years. @findingthewill.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @andyserkis.bsky.social
www.findingthewill.com/about-us/
About Us - Finding the Will
FINDING THE WILL was founded in 2007 by Jules Hobbs and Richard Curnow. Jules and Richard met in 1990 at the English Speaking Theatre of Hamburg. After
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April 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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One of those lovely 'by accident' discoveries. Granted, it won't give @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social a run for his money, but I was only 8 when I wrote it. It's a bit Spike Milligan don't you think? Only look back to see how far you've come (still only 5' though, 54 years later) #poetry #childhood
A handwritten poem in pencil on white paper. Some crossings out in the middle and no punctuation! Very early joined up writing.
April 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Trust and fly! That's what I'll be doing in 14 weeks from today. If you want to join the 24 donors already flying with me click below (every nervous flinch will be captured on film) #MS #skydive for Wessex MS Therapy Centre 🙏
Doing what I can while I can

Help Wessex MS Therapy Centre raising money.
Jules Hobbs - Leap Into The Unknown | Localgiving
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April 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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I mean this is simply wrong isn't it?
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Demand compensation for wrongfully convicted man, 5 years in prison before being acquitted
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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April 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
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April 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Pretty chuffed with all this. A joy to work with 770 young people this month introducing them to Shakespeare & relating it to the world today - "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" - still so achingly true. @findingthewill.bsky.social @headteacherchat.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM