Michael Rosen
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Migration story for early years.
Out Feb 26th
Out Feb 26th
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Migration story for early years.
Out Feb 26th
Out Feb 26th
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January 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Just spotted @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social post that @dannybate.bsky.social is discussing #TheStoryOfA-Z on #WordOfMouth this week (8 Jan 26)
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January 3, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Just spotted @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social post that @dannybate.bsky.social is discussing #TheStoryOfA-Z on #WordOfMouth this week (8 Jan 26)
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I picked up Michael's The Advantages of Nearly Dying today and am already halfway through it. I thoroughly recommend it, whether or not you're able to make it to the Oxford Playhouse for his show.
Consultant: "Michael, we thought you were brain dead."
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Michael Rosen: Getting Through It | Oxford Playhouse
Join poetry legend Michael Rosen as he presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues, The Death of Eddie and M
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January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I picked up Michael's The Advantages of Nearly Dying today and am already halfway through it. I thoroughly recommend it, whether or not you're able to make it to the Oxford Playhouse for his show.
Consultant: "Michael, we thought you were brain dead."
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Michael Rosen: Getting Through It | Oxford Playhouse
Join poetry legend Michael Rosen as he presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues, The Death of Eddie and M
www.oxfordplayhouse.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Consultant: "Michael, we thought you were brain dead."
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Me: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"
Consultant: "Because we thought you were brain dead."
(Show
'Getting Through It'
Jan 9)
Oxford Playhouse
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/micha...
Coming up this Thursday
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
January 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Coming up this Thursday
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
I'm on at the Edinburgh Lyceum, Jan 29
@lyceumedinburgh
surviving...recovering...finding out that life is odd and funny...join me!
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@lyceumedinburgh
surviving...recovering...finding out that life is odd and funny...join me!
lyceum.org.uk/events/micha...
Michael Rosen: Getting Through It | Lyceum
Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds o
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January 2, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I'm on at the Edinburgh Lyceum, Jan 29
@lyceumedinburgh
surviving...recovering...finding out that life is odd and funny...join me!
lyceum.org.uk/events/micha...
@lyceumedinburgh
surviving...recovering...finding out that life is odd and funny...join me!
lyceum.org.uk/events/micha...
Some reviews. Just click on the image to read them!
January 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Some reviews. Just click on the image to read them!
Just out in paperback
January 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Just out in paperback
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The hardcover is on display at my library. We put all the new books up for six months (they go out and go back up on display when they are returned).
December 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The hardcover is on display at my library. We put all the new books up for six months (they go out and go back up on display when they are returned).
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@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social led me down a Xmas research rabbit hole. The key point is that Robert Browne's Islington congregations would have had to decide themselves on beards
From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660)
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From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660)
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From Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660)
Robert Browne From Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660) William Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night in 1601/2 as a seasonal entertainment. It was first p…
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December 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social led me down a Xmas research rabbit hole. The key point is that Robert Browne's Islington congregations would have had to decide themselves on beards
From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660)
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From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to the New Model Army & the Commonwealth (1649-1660)
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Out in paperback on Thursday
December 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Out in paperback on Thursday
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December 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The Beard Liberation Front has congratulated @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on winning the vote for Beard of the Year 2025
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Michael Rosen proclaims ‘Follicles Forever’ as he wins vote for 2025 Beard of the Year
Beard Liberation Front 27th December Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett 07803 167266 Michael Rosen proclaims ‘Follicles Forever’ as he wins vote for 2025 Beard of the Year The Beard Liberation …
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December 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Beard Liberation Front has congratulated @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on winning the vote for Beard of the Year 2025
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Emile Rosen's 'Scartown Side Effects' is in 'New Voices - shorts' - Vote now! Vote here:
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December 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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The latest from my friend and hero, Jack Zipes
December 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The latest from my friend and hero, Jack Zipes
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❤️
December 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
❤️
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This is very touching, and your love for your son shines so brightly. Please accept my sincere condolences. X
December 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This is very touching, and your love for your son shines so brightly. Please accept my sincere condolences. X
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social i & @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social share 'Organic' Santa 2025 honour after tied vote
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December 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social i & @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social share 'Organic' Santa 2025 honour after tied vote
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Our MA Children's Literature at Goldsmiths is building a library of academic works that show what we're about: 'Children's Literature in Action'; 'Adventures in Wonderland'; 'Reading Children's Fairytales' as well as books by individual lecturers.
December 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our MA Children's Literature at Goldsmiths is building a library of academic works that show what we're about: 'Children's Literature in Action'; 'Adventures in Wonderland'; 'Reading Children's Fairytales' as well as books by individual lecturers.
Looking forward to doing my family show at the @oldvictheatre this Saturday (Dec 20). Great that @NewhamBookshop will be there. Sign, sign, sign.
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Looking forward to doing my family show at the @oldvictheatre this Saturday (Dec 20). Great that @NewhamBookshop will be there. Sign, sign, sign.