Neil Grutchfield
@neilgrutchfield.bsky.social
Dramaturg, Londoner, Late adopter
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
www.broadwayworld.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
Freudian typo - it’s The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager…
Imagine Douglas Adams meets Severance in a lift going up a J G Ballard High Rise to an accompaniment of 80s synthpop and PowerPoints designed by Adam Curtis. I love The Unatoppable Rise Of Ben Manager @pleasance.co.uk @edfringe.bsky.social
Can you feel the Benergy?
Here’s a catch up with the cast of ‘The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager’, ahead of their previews on the 10-11th July here in London
Here’s a catch up with the cast of ‘The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager’, ahead of their previews on the 10-11th July here in London
August 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Freudian typo - it’s The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager…
Imagine Douglas Adams meets Severance in a lift going up a J G Ballard High Rise to an accompaniment of 80s synthpop and PowerPoints designed by Adam Curtis. I love The Unatoppable Rise Of Ben Manager @pleasance.co.uk @edfringe.bsky.social
Can you feel the Benergy?
Here’s a catch up with the cast of ‘The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager’, ahead of their previews on the 10-11th July here in London
Here’s a catch up with the cast of ‘The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager’, ahead of their previews on the 10-11th July here in London
August 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Imagine Douglas Adams meets Severance in a lift going up a J G Ballard High Rise to an accompaniment of 80s synthpop and PowerPoints designed by Adam Curtis. I love The Unatoppable Rise Of Ben Manager @pleasance.co.uk @edfringe.bsky.social
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I wrote about Epstein’s suicide and how the disbelief about it shows a lack of familiarity with how inhuman America’s prison’s are. It remains one of the things that made people maddest (not saying jail is bad, disbelieving he was murdered).
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Thirty-Two Short Stories About Death in Prison
These stories don’t mention Jeffrey Epstein, but they are about him.
www.theatlantic.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I wrote about Epstein’s suicide and how the disbelief about it shows a lack of familiarity with how inhuman America’s prison’s are. It remains one of the things that made people maddest (not saying jail is bad, disbelieving he was murdered).
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
“If you can’t fight for yourself then stand by the people who have to” @markthomasinfo.bsky.social is a revelation in ORDINARY DECENT CRIMINAL, Ed Edwards vital story of political reawakening, brought to vivid life by @painesplough.bsky.social
@edfringe.bsky.social
Photo:Pamela Raith
@edfringe.bsky.social
Photo:Pamela Raith
August 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
“If you can’t fight for yourself then stand by the people who have to” @markthomasinfo.bsky.social is a revelation in ORDINARY DECENT CRIMINAL, Ed Edwards vital story of political reawakening, brought to vivid life by @painesplough.bsky.social
@edfringe.bsky.social
Photo:Pamela Raith
@edfringe.bsky.social
Photo:Pamela Raith
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How do you ensure a nation fails to cope with drought? Privatise its water system.
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
High water bills, filthy rivers – and now drought. This is England's great artificial water crisis of 2025 | George Monbiot
In its refusal to nationalise water, it’s clear the government operates in the interests of private capital and not of the country, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How do you ensure a nation fails to cope with drought? Privatise its water system.
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A day in the life of a new play. Video from day 3 of rehearsals for Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Now up on its feet, previewing at @livetheatre.bsky.social Newcastle in 2 weeks, and then on tour 🚂
Performed by @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Written by Ed Edwards
Directed by @charlottebennett.bsky.social
Now up on its feet, previewing at @livetheatre.bsky.social Newcastle in 2 weeks, and then on tour 🚂
Performed by @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Written by Ed Edwards
Directed by @charlottebennett.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A day in the life of a new play. Video from day 3 of rehearsals for Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Now up on its feet, previewing at @livetheatre.bsky.social Newcastle in 2 weeks, and then on tour 🚂
Performed by @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Written by Ed Edwards
Directed by @charlottebennett.bsky.social
Now up on its feet, previewing at @livetheatre.bsky.social Newcastle in 2 weeks, and then on tour 🚂
Performed by @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Written by Ed Edwards
Directed by @charlottebennett.bsky.social
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JUST IN: After Trump’s tariffs wiped more than $2.5 trillion off U.S. stock markets in less than a day, Liz Truss has awarded Donald Trump with the Golden Lettuce — the highest honor in reckless economic policy.
April 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
JUST IN: After Trump’s tariffs wiped more than $2.5 trillion off U.S. stock markets in less than a day, Liz Truss has awarded Donald Trump with the Golden Lettuce — the highest honor in reckless economic policy.
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#Review: Providers, Brixton House Theatre ★★★★
"Humorous but also moving and occasionally shocking, this work has impact well beyond the theatre stage, doing so much more than simply entertaining."
#theatre #drama #brixton #offwestend
"Humorous but also moving and occasionally shocking, this work has impact well beyond the theatre stage, doing so much more than simply entertaining."
#theatre #drama #brixton #offwestend
Review: Providers, Brixton House - Everything Theatre
An authentic, electrifyingly powerful play for young people that confronts the harsh realities of navigating life when money and support are lacking.
everything-theatre.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#Review: Providers, Brixton House Theatre ★★★★
"Humorous but also moving and occasionally shocking, this work has impact well beyond the theatre stage, doing so much more than simply entertaining."
#theatre #drama #brixton #offwestend
"Humorous but also moving and occasionally shocking, this work has impact well beyond the theatre stage, doing so much more than simply entertaining."
#theatre #drama #brixton #offwestend
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The revolution isn't dead. It's just sleeping. ⏰
Announcing: Ordinary Decent Criminal by Ed Edwards
Performed by legendary political comedian, Mark Thomas
Directed by Charlotte Bennett
Touring around the country this year, with dates/venues to be announced soon.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Announcing: Ordinary Decent Criminal by Ed Edwards
Performed by legendary political comedian, Mark Thomas
Directed by Charlotte Bennett
Touring around the country this year, with dates/venues to be announced soon.
painesplough.com/productions/...
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The revolution isn't dead. It's just sleeping. ⏰
Announcing: Ordinary Decent Criminal by Ed Edwards
Performed by legendary political comedian, Mark Thomas
Directed by Charlotte Bennett
Touring around the country this year, with dates/venues to be announced soon.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Announcing: Ordinary Decent Criminal by Ed Edwards
Performed by legendary political comedian, Mark Thomas
Directed by Charlotte Bennett
Touring around the country this year, with dates/venues to be announced soon.
painesplough.com/productions/...
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A huge congratulations to Synergy Theatre Project, winners of the Community Award sponsored by @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social at #TheStageAwards ⭐
The Stage Awards are presented in association with Tysers Live
The Stage Awards are presented in association with Tysers Live
January 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A huge congratulations to Synergy Theatre Project, winners of the Community Award sponsored by @moorekingstonsmith.bsky.social at #TheStageAwards ⭐
The Stage Awards are presented in association with Tysers Live
The Stage Awards are presented in association with Tysers Live
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Beyoncé dancing to the original Grange Hill theme tune.
November 28, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Beyoncé dancing to the original Grange Hill theme tune.
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Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
November 20, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now