Morna Young
@mornayoung.bsky.social
Playwright and screenwriter. Resident writer Traverse. Rep: Casarotto.
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Morna Young
@mornayoung.bsky.social
· Nov 17
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And the Hugo Berge fund, 400+ applicants for grants of £5K– 5 will be successful. Unsustainable odds, and the over-subscription is more evidence of the crisis. There is almost no trickle down, with the important exception of supporting work from other cultures.
July 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
And the Hugo Berge fund, 400+ applicants for grants of £5K– 5 will be successful. Unsustainable odds, and the over-subscription is more evidence of the crisis. There is almost no trickle down, with the important exception of supporting work from other cultures.
“Individual artists don’t wear ‘closed’ signs”.
I think that @alecfinlay.bsky.social is starting a really important conversation in the below about the current lack of freelance work. Opportunity is scarcer than ever, and every freelancer I’ve spoken to is feeling the pressure of “what next?”.
I think that @alecfinlay.bsky.social is starting a really important conversation in the below about the current lack of freelance work. Opportunity is scarcer than ever, and every freelancer I’ve spoken to is feeling the pressure of “what next?”.
July 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“Individual artists don’t wear ‘closed’ signs”.
I think that @alecfinlay.bsky.social is starting a really important conversation in the below about the current lack of freelance work. Opportunity is scarcer than ever, and every freelancer I’ve spoken to is feeling the pressure of “what next?”.
I think that @alecfinlay.bsky.social is starting a really important conversation in the below about the current lack of freelance work. Opportunity is scarcer than ever, and every freelancer I’ve spoken to is feeling the pressure of “what next?”.
I’m a bit late in posting this (life!) but my 6th episode of River City, opening the new season, is now available on BBC iPlayer. Writing for River City was a dream of mine, and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of such a brilliant team these past few years ❤️
June 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I’m a bit late in posting this (life!) but my 6th episode of River City, opening the new season, is now available on BBC iPlayer. Writing for River City was a dream of mine, and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of such a brilliant team these past few years ❤️
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Greta Thunberg
Posted 3 minutes ago
'The Swedish government must protect their citizen! Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by the Israeli military.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DKqP-2Q...
#GazaFreedomFlotilla #AllEyesonDeck #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine
Greta Thunberg
Posted 3 minutes ago
'The Swedish government must protect their citizen! Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by the Israeli military.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DKqP-2Q...
#GazaFreedomFlotilla #AllEyesonDeck #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine
June 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Greta Thunberg
Posted 3 minutes ago
'The Swedish government must protect their citizen! Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by the Israeli military.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DKqP-2Q...
#GazaFreedomFlotilla #AllEyesonDeck #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine
Greta Thunberg
Posted 3 minutes ago
'The Swedish government must protect their citizen! Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by the Israeli military.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DKqP-2Q...
#GazaFreedomFlotilla #AllEyesonDeck #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine
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BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
zeteo.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
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Elena Witham MSP speaking in today's debate in Scottish Parliament about BBC Scotland’s decision to end River City. Our campaign to save the show received cross-party support & our petition has almost 12,000 signatures.
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/tell-bbc-scotland-to-save-river-city
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/tell-bbc-scotland-to-save-river-city
April 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Elena Witham MSP speaking in today's debate in Scottish Parliament about BBC Scotland’s decision to end River City. Our campaign to save the show received cross-party support & our petition has almost 12,000 signatures.
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/tell-bbc-scotland-to-save-river-city
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/tell-bbc-scotland-to-save-river-city
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The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK’s main subsidised theatres has fallen by nearly a third over the past decade according to research by the BBC 👇
Number of productions staged by subsidised UK theatres drops 31% in ten years
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres has fallen by nearly a third over the past decade according to research by the BBC
www.thestage.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK’s main subsidised theatres has fallen by nearly a third over the past decade according to research by the BBC 👇
Today is the anniversary of my dad Donnie being lost at sea. I was only five so it was a long time ago, but it’s still always a difficult one. Another year gone, but never forgotten. Here’s to you, dad 🥃
April 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today is the anniversary of my dad Donnie being lost at sea. I was only five so it was a long time ago, but it’s still always a difficult one. Another year gone, but never forgotten. Here’s to you, dad 🥃
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Meet the casts for this week's First Look readings! 🎉
This lovely lot will be bringing Morna Young and Jess Brodie's new plays to life for the very first time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the early stages of these scripts in development.
📅 Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM
This lovely lot will be bringing Morna Young and Jess Brodie's new plays to life for the very first time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the early stages of these scripts in development.
📅 Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM
April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Meet the casts for this week's First Look readings! 🎉
This lovely lot will be bringing Morna Young and Jess Brodie's new plays to life for the very first time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the early stages of these scripts in development.
📅 Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM
This lovely lot will be bringing Morna Young and Jess Brodie's new plays to life for the very first time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the early stages of these scripts in development.
📅 Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM
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Hear a bit more about Rose Tinted by Morna Young ahead of its First Look reading next Tuesday! 🌹
A story of trauma, an imaginary friend, and the colour pink, Rose Tinted explores the choice between fantasy and reality.
📅 Tue 8 Apr, 7PM
A story of trauma, an imaginary friend, and the colour pink, Rose Tinted explores the choice between fantasy and reality.
📅 Tue 8 Apr, 7PM
April 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Hear a bit more about Rose Tinted by Morna Young ahead of its First Look reading next Tuesday! 🌹
A story of trauma, an imaginary friend, and the colour pink, Rose Tinted explores the choice between fantasy and reality.
📅 Tue 8 Apr, 7PM
A story of trauma, an imaginary friend, and the colour pink, Rose Tinted explores the choice between fantasy and reality.
📅 Tue 8 Apr, 7PM
There is a really easy to use template here for emailing MSPs about River City ❤️
equity.eaction.org.uk/SaveRiverCit...
equity.eaction.org.uk/SaveRiverCit...
Save River City
equity.eaction.org.uk
March 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
There is a really easy to use template here for emailing MSPs about River City ❤️
equity.eaction.org.uk/SaveRiverCit...
equity.eaction.org.uk/SaveRiverCit...
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NEW: A campaign to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary Angus Robertson.
Culture Secretary joins campaign against BBC decision to axe River City
www.thenational.scot
March 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEW: A campaign to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary Angus Robertson.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Ahead of the First Look reading of Morna Young's new play Rose Tinted in April, why not catch up on the journey of the play coming together!
Here she tells us about her creative process and what's gone in to the development of the script...
📰 www.traverse.co.uk/news/check-i...
Here she tells us about her creative process and what's gone in to the development of the script...
📰 www.traverse.co.uk/news/check-i...
Check-in with resident writer, Morna Young
Having heard from her earlier in the year about the start of the process, we wanted to give you an update on how she's getting on as part of the Peggy Ramsay/Film 4 Bursary..
www.traverse.co.uk
March 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ahead of the First Look reading of Morna Young's new play Rose Tinted in April, why not catch up on the journey of the play coming together!
Here she tells us about her creative process and what's gone in to the development of the script...
📰 www.traverse.co.uk/news/check-i...
Here she tells us about her creative process and what's gone in to the development of the script...
📰 www.traverse.co.uk/news/check-i...
What am I reading? This is mental.
In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
What am I reading? This is mental.
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📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢
This April we're bringing you new work-in-progress plays as part of our new First Look readings. Be among the first to witness the early stages of scripts in development!
🌷 Rose Tinted by Morna Young, Tue 8 Apr @ 7PM
🌀 Gush by Jess Brodie, Thu 10 Apr @ 7PM
This April we're bringing you new work-in-progress plays as part of our new First Look readings. Be among the first to witness the early stages of scripts in development!
🌷 Rose Tinted by Morna Young, Tue 8 Apr @ 7PM
🌀 Gush by Jess Brodie, Thu 10 Apr @ 7PM
March 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢
This April we're bringing you new work-in-progress plays as part of our new First Look readings. Be among the first to witness the early stages of scripts in development!
🌷 Rose Tinted by Morna Young, Tue 8 Apr @ 7PM
🌀 Gush by Jess Brodie, Thu 10 Apr @ 7PM
This April we're bringing you new work-in-progress plays as part of our new First Look readings. Be among the first to witness the early stages of scripts in development!
🌷 Rose Tinted by Morna Young, Tue 8 Apr @ 7PM
🌀 Gush by Jess Brodie, Thu 10 Apr @ 7PM
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A lot will be made, and rightly, of the consequences of this for the industry here in terms of the future - but at the risk of stating the obvious, River City is also a vital employer of a vast and varied and experienced workforce right here and now.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/riv...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/riv...
BBC cancels another long-running soap – confirms River City ending next year
The axing follows earlier cuts to Holby City and Doctors.
www.radiotimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A lot will be made, and rightly, of the consequences of this for the industry here in terms of the future - but at the risk of stating the obvious, River City is also a vital employer of a vast and varied and experienced workforce right here and now.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/riv...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/riv...
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Following the devastating news about the cancellation of River City, please sign this petition set up by our sister union @equityuk.bsky.social which has reached 6,000 signatures in just 24 hours
Please also say when you sign why River City is so important to the writing community in Scotland
Please also say when you sign why River City is so important to the writing community in Scotland
🚨 URGENT: Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City 🚨
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...
Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City
Paul W Fleming, Equity General Secretary, called the move "short-sighted" and a "disaster for Scottish television", saying the move would have a disproportionately negative impact on...
www.megaphone.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Following the devastating news about the cancellation of River City, please sign this petition set up by our sister union @equityuk.bsky.social which has reached 6,000 signatures in just 24 hours
Please also say when you sign why River City is so important to the writing community in Scotland
Please also say when you sign why River City is so important to the writing community in Scotland
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We are calling on BBC Scotland to save Scotland’s only domestic TV soap and rethink plans to cut the hugely popular Glasgow-based show, River City.
March 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We are calling on BBC Scotland to save Scotland’s only domestic TV soap and rethink plans to cut the hugely popular Glasgow-based show, River City.
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Spoke to Jack Thorne about Adolescence and the "devastating" drama funding crisis. If not solved, he says shows like Adolescence could simply disappear. Thorne calls on government to introduce a streamer levy and enhanced tax breaks to avert disaster. deadline.com/2025/03/adol...
‘Adolescence’ Writer Jack Thorne On The Missing Knife, The Scene He Agonized Over, Saving British Drama & His Zoom Encounter With Brad Pitt
'Adolescence’ writer Jack Thorne spoke to Deadline about the Netflix show's missing murder weapon, the scene he agonized over, and meeting Brad Pitt.
deadline.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Spoke to Jack Thorne about Adolescence and the "devastating" drama funding crisis. If not solved, he says shows like Adolescence could simply disappear. Thorne calls on government to introduce a streamer levy and enhanced tax breaks to avert disaster. deadline.com/2025/03/adol...
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The loss of Holby City and Doctors was bad enough, but proposing to cancel River City is a step too far, and must be fought, tooth and nail. It is a distinctive Scottish product which must be protected. Once gone, there will be nothing else like it in Scotland. The BBC belongs to ALL of us! 3/
March 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The loss of Holby City and Doctors was bad enough, but proposing to cancel River City is a step too far, and must be fought, tooth and nail. It is a distinctive Scottish product which must be protected. Once gone, there will be nothing else like it in Scotland. The BBC belongs to ALL of us! 3/
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BBC have cancelled Holby, Doctors and now River City, while reducing eps on the likes of Casualty. All these shows, whatever you think of them, are UK centric shows aimed at UK audiences,employing Uk cast / crew. The British Broadcating Corporation is paid for by a UK licence fee (enforced in law)
March 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
BBC have cancelled Holby, Doctors and now River City, while reducing eps on the likes of Casualty. All these shows, whatever you think of them, are UK centric shows aimed at UK audiences,employing Uk cast / crew. The British Broadcating Corporation is paid for by a UK licence fee (enforced in law)
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🚨 URGENT: Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City 🚨
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...
Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City
Paul W Fleming, Equity General Secretary, called the move "short-sighted" and a "disaster for Scottish television", saying the move would have a disproportionately negative impact on...
www.megaphone.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚨 URGENT: Tell BBC Scotland to Save River City 🚨
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...
Sign and share our petition now, save one of Scotland's best loved TV shows and protect vital jobs and creative opportunities 👇
www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/te...