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Miranda Debenham
@mdebenham1.bsky.social
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Disabled theatre producer with Interplay Theatre, supported by Stage One. TTRPG player, SFF reader, Korean learner, disaster bisexual, all around nerd

https://mirandadebenham.carrd.co/
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transactualuk.bsky.social
We're recruiting a Communications Lead to join our fantastic team. .

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can run our press office and lead the way in creating and implementing our new Comms Strategy.

For more info go to transactual.org.uk/jobs

#hiring #vacancy
Image shows a person sat at a desk working on a computer. Text reads: Could you work for TransActual? We’re looking for a Communications Lead to join our team. Apply by 25th January 2026 More info: transactual.org.uk/jobs
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
The copy of A Wizard of Earthsea which my teacher gave me in Year 5 and which is probably responsible for my addiction to fantasy worlds and failing heroes
A copy of A Wizard of Earthsea, printed in the 80s, showing a mysterious island on a grey blue sea
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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erinbiba.bsky.social
Three panel cartoon by Tina Menzel A cat sitting on a table next to a big sign that says 2025 Cat looks down at 2025 Cat pushes 2025 off the table
December 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
When it comes to politics, it's always better to fight and lose than to simply acquiesce.
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
2025 has been a real mixed bag for me. Lots of highlights - new job, trip to Korea, seeing art exhibitions and going to concerts, but also just a very bad year mental health wise (despite all the good things!). Hoping for a kinder 2026🤞
Twelve images in a grid showing art I've bought and seen, my Trip to Korea, a giant red octopus in Copenhagen, dinner with friends, my vegetable patch, and photos from concerts
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Fucking new year timetable changes have screwed up my commute aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
An excellent rec! It arrived this afternoon (a delightful belated Xmas present) and I have inhaled it immediately
A photo of my copy of When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift, sitting on a gift bag on my kitchen table
December 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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swordandkey.bsky.social
The Sword & Key charity campaign for @projecthopeorg.bsky.social & HOPEmas is back today with Bounty at the Festival of Frost (A Root Game) - Part 2!

The party continue the hunt for their elusive bounty in this strange little town

Watch live at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key
Promotional image with a colorful blue and red background, covered in bokeh/light sparkles in various colors. Sword and Key Presents Bounty at the Festival of Frost, a Root game is at the top, bracketed by the Sword & Key crossed logo, the Sidequest heart logo and the Project HOPEmas logo. Cast photos for GM Baker, Toto, Erin, Buns, and Miranda plus their names, are below. At the bottom of the image is the text “Saturdays, December 10th and 27th. 9AM PST. 12PM EST. 6PM CET. Twitch.tv/sword_and_key”
December 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Come join me over on Sword and Key right now! For part 2 of Bounty at the Festival of Frost ❄️
swordandkey.bsky.social Sword & Key @swordandkey.bsky.social · 8d
The Sword & Key charity campaign for @projecthopeorg.bsky.social & HOPEmas is back today with Bounty at the Festival of Frost (A Root Game) - Part 2!

The party continue the hunt for their elusive bounty in this strange little town

Watch live at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key
Promotional image with a colorful blue and red background, covered in bokeh/light sparkles in various colors. Sword and Key Presents Bounty at the Festival of Frost, a Root game is at the top, bracketed by the Sword & Key crossed logo, the Sidequest heart logo and the Project HOPEmas logo. Cast photos for GM Baker, Toto, Erin, Buns, and Miranda plus their names, are below. At the bottom of the image is the text “Saturdays, December 10th and 27th. 9AM PST. 12PM EST. 6PM CET. Twitch.tv/sword_and_key”
December 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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longbarrowpress.bsky.social
Following a spring clean at Longbarrow HQ, I've found a number of hardbacks (ex-bookshop / damaged in transit) that are perfectly readable, but not saleable.

If you're in Sheffield (postcodes S1-S12 only), and you'd like a free book, message your postal address and I'll deliver it over the weekend.
Rock as Gloss by Mark Goodwin West North East by Matthew Clegg Envies the Birds by Angelina D'Roza
December 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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stellaluna.tv
SEEKING PERFORMERS for SEASON 2 CAMPAIGN of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e Korean Folk & Mythology adventure book, sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social & streaming live on Saturdays, starting in February 2026.

Casting call closes January 10th.

Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻

#TTRPG #Casting
Sponsored Actual Play casting call for UNDYING CORRUPTION, a korean folk and mythology 5e D&D campaign. Seeking performers to hire for a sponsored livestream actual play campaign on twitch.tv/stellaluna. Sponsored by Nine Heavens Press.
December 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Come watch me play a mole adventurer, starting on Sword & Key in 40 minutes!
swordandkey.bsky.social Sword & Key @swordandkey.bsky.social · 15d
The Sword & Key campaign for @projecthopeorg.bsky.social and HOPEmas continues TODAY with Bounty at the Festival of Frost - A Root Game!

This game streams live at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key

Donate to Project HOPE to spice up our game here: tiltify.com/@sword-and-k...
Promotional image with a colorful blue and red background, covered in bokeh/light sparkles in various colors. Sword and Key Presents Bounty at the Festival of Frost, a Root game is at the top, bracketed by the Sword & Key crossed logo, the Sidequest heart logo and the Project HOPEmas logo. Cast photos for GM Baker, Toto, Erin, Buns, and Miranda plus their names, are below. At the bottom of the image is the text “Saturdays, December 10th and 27th. 9AM PST. 12PM EST. 6PM CET. Twitch.tv/sword_and_key”
December 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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swordandkey.bsky.social
The Sword & Key campaign for @projecthopeorg.bsky.social and HOPEmas continues TODAY with Bounty at the Festival of Frost - A Root Game!

This game streams live at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET on twitch.tv/sword_and_key

Donate to Project HOPE to spice up our game here: tiltify.com/@sword-and-k...
Promotional image with a colorful blue and red background, covered in bokeh/light sparkles in various colors. Sword and Key Presents Bounty at the Festival of Frost, a Root game is at the top, bracketed by the Sword & Key crossed logo, the Sidequest heart logo and the Project HOPEmas logo. Cast photos for GM Baker, Toto, Erin, Buns, and Miranda plus their names, are below. At the bottom of the image is the text “Saturdays, December 10th and 27th. 9AM PST. 12PM EST. 6PM CET. Twitch.tv/sword_and_key”
December 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Some people watch the Muppets every Christmas, but in my house we have The Hogfather
December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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adwills.bsky.social
manifesting:
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🕯 ai bubble 🕯

🕯 to pop disastrously 🕯

🕯 for all involved 🕯
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December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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ela-bambust.bsky.social
We are doing monsieur Poirot a disservice
Same map as quoted but Belgium is colored green and labeled "autistic"
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Christmas preparations have begun! Lovely carol service at the cathedral, the tree is up and the wreath is on the door!
A warm photo of my Christmas tree which is skinny and covered in weird decorations from Christmas markets The interior of Sheffield cathedral, looking moody and christmassy with decorated trees and stained glass My front door with a Christmas wreath made of scraps of wool fabric
December 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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alixeharrow.bsky.social
my favorite thing about the benoit blanc movies is that they aren't really about benoit blanc. he is not grappling with demons from his past. we are not getting flashbacks to the husband whose murder he never solved. he just shows up and does his job like mary poppins for homicides
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Incredibly brave. Imagine the faceless bores the BBC will have making their programmes if they continue down this path.
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 23d
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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chaceverity.com
Also, if I have any trusted friends or friends of friends who knows one of the following languages and is willing to donate time to translate a flyer to help support teachers/trans kids/disabled folks in AB, reach out 🥹

Arabic
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Tigrigna
Yue (Cantonese)
Amharic
Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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ilananight.bsky.social
[pls share!]

putting out a call because i am prepping for next year's trans rights bundle - i'm looking to focus on Idaho or Arkansas, both of which have had 10+ anti-trans bills passed this year.

So - ID and AR residents, what are some local queer and trans organizations you know and trust?
the trans pride flag.
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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philippaeast.bsky.social
Come work for TransActual!
We are recruiting a Communications Lead 🤗
We will also soon be advertising for a Fundraising Officer.
Full details here:
transactual.org.uk/jobs/
@transactualuk.bsky.social
Communications Lead (closing date 25th January 2026) Key info Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 23:59. Job pack: Communications Lead job pack Application form: Communications Lead application form Annual salary: £42,400 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time) Location: UK based, mainly remote with occasional in person work Overview of the role: TransActual is recruiting a Communications Lead to join our rapidly growing team. You’ll be working alongside our board and Senior Management team to develop and implement a communications strategy across all media channels that supports the accurate representation of TransActual’s work to the wider world and our mission to advocate, empower and inform. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills both in terms of understanding and responding to underlying questions in a sometimes hostile media environment, identifying the effective ways of proactively and reactively communicating about our advocacy goals, and working closely with our Policy Lead, Director of Operations and for Healthcare, staff team, board and volunteers to achieve that. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the creation of a communications strategy, communications processes, protocols and standards, press releasing and liaison, and line management of our communications officer. You will be responsible for forward planning of communications where events are foreseeable and will also be required to enable rapid and sensitive response to unpredictable events and consequent media inquiries. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from trans people, Black People and People of Colour, neurodivergent people and disabled people.
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
mdebenham1.bsky.social
Guys everyone needs to go and watch these videos recapping Lord of the Rings (the films) because its so good and somehow made me emotional even just in recap?? I think I just like watching people be passionate about things

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIdE...
recapping lord of the rings but i add the lore that the movies skipped
YouTube video by bugfishhhh
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work?

We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
buff.ly/MjwaSsk

Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
© Smart Banda
A Black, female actor performs on stage. Red strips of fabric hang behind her as part of the set, and she holds a large round bowl. Her eyes are closed.
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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longbarrowpress.bsky.social
If you're in Sheffield, we can deliver by hand, on foot, to any address in the city encircled by the blue line (and we're happy to gift-wrap books, if you like, at no extra cost). This might be useful for any last-minute Christmas orders (last day to order via this method is Tuesday 23 Dec).
A map of central Sheffield, with a ragged blue line marking the limits of the Longbarrow Press delivery area.
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM