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Leyla Demirel
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🇬🇧🇹🇷 Full time nurse, part time writer and occasional actress. Writes on ‘One Show at a Time’. Probably in a theatre, at a bookstore, watching F1 or eating baklava. She/They.
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Leyla Demirel @leylademirel.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hi friends! I’m Leyla, I’m a British-Turkish paediatric nurse and part time writer. You can read my pieces on oneshowatatime.co.uk 🥰 I’m probably in a theatre, a bookstore or eating baklava whilst watching formula 1 😌✌🏽

You can also find me on my bookish insta - instagram.com/reviewsbyleyla 🫶🏽
One Show at a Time
"Anyone can tell a story. You can be anything and you can tell a story".
oneshowatatime.co.uk
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I have exciting news everyone..l have a second website!

This new site is for me to share pieces not just about theatre & literature. My first post is live; it would mean a lot to have people read it & see my new site.

I love it & I'm really quite proud!

one-day-at-a-time.co.uk
One Day At A Time
"It doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you're moving forwards."
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June 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Lewis Hamilton saying “I am here for the long haul” aka stfu everyone starting rumours he’s retiring, oh yeah I love to see it 💅🏽
June 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The Great Gatsby is one of my all time favourite books and now a new musical that I adore. One of the best renditions, in my opinion.

I’m late to the party (hehe), but my review is now live. It would mean a lot for people to read what I think ❤️

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The Great Gatsby Musical Review | Captivating, Spectacular, Gatsby to the Nth Degree
Disclaimer: I wrote this review shortly after seeing the show for the first time and intended to share it after press night. When I saw the reviews, I initially decided not to publish it as my opin…
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June 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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This leaderboard is such a slay
f1tv.bsky.social Formula 1 @f1tv.bsky.social · May 3
Lando Norris leads a McLaren 1-2 over the line 🏆

Here are your Sprint points scorers 👇

#F1 #F1Sprint #MiamiGP
May 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
leylademirel.bsky.social
WE ARE COMING BACKKKK 💃🏻🏆🏎️❤️
scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · May 3
Podium in the Sprint!! 🏆 A brilliant drive from Lewis Hamilton and amazing work by the team! 👊
May 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
leylademirel.bsky.social
Btw abusive friendships can be just as damaging & have long terms effects too, it’s not just restricted to romantic relationships !! I am still impacted by a deeply abusive friendship I had for a few years; the emotional damage it had on me is not any less bc we weren’t dating.
April 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Same person, a whole lotta character growth, but some things stay the same. You can take the girl outta Gatsby…
Leyla is in a red flapper dress, stood in front of a bar which is Gatsby themed, with a JG on the front. She is holding a copy of the Great Gatsby and smiling. Leyla is in a different flapper dress, a blue and white lace dress. She is holding a different copy of the book in front of the Broadway transfer of The Great Gatsby, a New Musical, in London. She is smiling.
April 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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tüm bayramınız kutlu olsun! Herkese mutlu bir gün diliyorum ve umarım hepinize sevgi ve minnettarlıkla çevrilisinizdir, nasıl bir araya gelin ve kiminle olun ❤️❤️❤️
March 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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THATS MY BIG THREE Y’ALL, I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT 💘
scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · Mar 21
🟩 P1 - 3:00

P1 - Charles Leclerc
P3 - Lewis Hamilton
March 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Off to a ‘sunrise on the reaping’ launch party tonight and I took inspiration for my outfit from none other than Miss Lucy Gray Baird 🥰💞
March 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I kindly got invited to my local am-dram rehearsal of their upcoming show Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was every part as sweet, heartwarming and hilarious as you'd want it to be...head to my website to read what I thought and why you should come!

oneshowatatime.co.uk/2025/02/26/b...
Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society Invites You To A World Of Pure Imagination With Charlie And The Chocolate Factory!
In these cold and wet months, what better way to escape the grey world outside than stepping into a theatre and spending an evening watching a heartwarming and joyous show? Basingstoke Amateur Oper…
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February 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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There they are! Oh it’s going to be a goooood season 😌💃🏻🏎️❤️
f1tv.bsky.social Formula 1 @f1tv.bsky.social · Feb 26
The Formula 1 Class Of 2025

It's all to drive for...

#F1 #Formula1
February 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
leylademirel.bsky.social
A beautiful and moving new British play, Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew is currently making its world debut at @bushtheatre.bsky.social . This show is truly special, memorable and well worth seeing. Read my review to find out why and what I thought of the show.
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Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew | A Special And Memorable Play That Leaves A Lasting Impact | Review
Rights to poster go to original owners In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are seemingly a consistent matter of debate, Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew is a new British play making its world debut at Bus…
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February 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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A big milestone for little old me…my websire oneshowatatime.co.uk has reached 10,000 views 🥹 I know this is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things and compared to other bloggers, but it means a heck of a lot to me 🥰
A screenshot of a graphic, informing me that my website ‘one show at a time’ has read 10K reads.
February 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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The noISE I MADE !!!! THEM !!! THIS !!! Oh god the power this video holds….Ferrari really is THE team this year !!! What a season 2025 is going to be, I can’t wait 😭😭❤️❤️
scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · Jan 28
Entering the 1644 era 🔴
January 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
leylademirel.bsky.social
Those slating people who listen to the English dub of shows in another language pls stop being pretentious & acting like you’re better than everyone else…yes the OG will always be better but for example, my brother can’t read, so he needs the English dub to understand the show 👍🏽
January 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
leylademirel.bsky.social
Once again: if you can, buy books from book stores!! Don’t support mr bezos, he’s more than rich enough and bookstores need the support more !!
thebookseller.com The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Jan 23
Amazon UK has said that it will cease selling Bloomsbury’s print and e-books from midnight on 23rd January, saying negotiations between the giant retailer and the publisher had broken down 👇 #BookSky
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Amazon UK to stop selling Bloomsbury's books
Amazon UK has said that it will cease selling Bloomsbury’s print and e-books from midnight on 23rd January.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
leylademirel.bsky.social
This is absolutely huge, amazing news! A big step forward in F1 history, this year is shaping up to be a memorable one indeed!
f1tv.bsky.social Formula 1 @f1tv.bsky.social · Jan 22
Haas' Laura Mueller has become the first female race engineer in F1's history 🌟 #F1 #Formula1
January 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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The noise I made when I saw this photo 😭 this is what I’ve been desperately waiting for and it was worth the wait, LOOK AT HIM!!! Man was born for that red race suit 🥹❤️‍🔥

I swear this year of f1 is going to be the life and death of me 😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · Jan 21
Looking good in red, LewisHamilton!
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
leylademirel.bsky.social
Just wish authors of colour got as much hype, love and attention as white authors do tbh
January 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
leylademirel.bsky.social
This is such a moment for the history books. He’s made history before and he’s about to make history again…and I cannot wait to watch 🙌🏽🥹😭❤️
January 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Book friends! I've written a blog post discussing some of the books I read in 2024, from the good, the ones I didn't get on with, and my absolute favourites. Head over to my website to see what I read and what I thought!

oneshowatatime.co.uk/2025/01/05/a...
A Year in Books: 2024 Edition – The Good, The Middle Ground…And My Top 3 Books Of The Year!
Hello friends! Another year coming to an end…I actually can’t quite believe at the time of writing this, there is only 13 days left of 2024…where has this year gone? I write book …
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January 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Here’s to those of us having to stay in the closet for whatever reason this Christmas. hiding part of your identity is hard and isolating. Just know that despite this, there is a community who accepts and loves you. That’s something I hold tight to & remember this time of year.
December 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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I am SAT AND READY !!!
aidenschmaiden.bsky.social Aiden Thomas 🇵🇸 @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social · Dec 18

IT’S HAPPENING — Cemetery Boys 2: ESPÍRITU will be released 9/16/25! 😱

you can add it to goodreads AND preorder your copy!

massive thanks to L Whitt for designing and THE @mmarsloud.bsky.social for the cover art!

www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

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December 18, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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My work team put together a little get well soon care package for me now I’m post op and oh goodness how kind hearted and thoughtful is that? I’m lucky to have such wonderful colleagues who care about me 🥹🥰💞
Leyla is lying in her pjs on the sofa, under 2 blankets. On her lap is an array of Percy pig themed gifts, as is seen in the following photo. She is holding up a Percy pig themed card. The Percy pig themed presents as seen on leyla’s lap in the previous photo. There are Percy pig socks, Percy pig sweets, Percy pig lip balm and hand cream and a Percy pig microwaveable plush hot water bottle.
December 14, 2024 at 1:28 PM