Ricky Dukes
@rickydukes.bsky.social
Theatre director, practitioner, teacher & artistic director (@lazarustheatre.bsky.social) from the West Midlands living in Greenwich, London.
Love big epic theatre, big tea drinker.
Love big epic theatre, big tea drinker.
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Ricky Dukes
@rickydukes.bsky.social
· Nov 30
💙It's time to snap up your #LazarusCalendar for 2025, sold in support of theatrical charity #ActingForOthers!
📸Featuring 12 iconic shots from 3 Lazarus #SouthwarkPlayhouse productions taken by the superb #CharlieFlint, the Calendar costs just £9.99!
lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalen...
📸Featuring 12 iconic shots from 3 Lazarus #SouthwarkPlayhouse productions taken by the superb #CharlieFlint, the Calendar costs just £9.99!
lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalen...
Love we can do this for #ActingForOthers - thank you to all artists featured & #CharlesFlint for saying yes.
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This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme influenced by #WorldBookDay on the horizon and an increasing reminder by world events how important the written word is: READING & WRITING!
a man in a suit and tie is reading a newspaper that says ' telegraph ' on the front page
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is reading a newspaper that says ' telegraph ' on the front page
media.tenor.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme influenced by #WorldBookDay on the horizon and an increasing reminder by world events how important the written word is: READING & WRITING!
Loved Jordains' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Regents Park, can't wait for his WOODS...
(BTW you can FIDDLER at the Barbi this summer)
(BTW you can FIDDLER at the Barbi this summer)
Our pals at #bridgetheatre are going into the woods this summer and staying there by the looks...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
London’s Bridge Theatre has announced a new staging of Into the Woods, marking the musical’s first outing in London for almost a decade
www.thestage.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Loved Jordains' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Regents Park, can't wait for his WOODS...
(BTW you can FIDDLER at the Barbi this summer)
(BTW you can FIDDLER at the Barbi this summer)
🎂
Interview: Chloé Nelkin, the founder of Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC), is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 15 years of success in the competitive world of theatre PR
Interview: Chloé Nelkin on 15 Years of Chloé Nelkin Consulting
Interview: Chloé Nelkin, the founder of Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC), is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 15 years of success in the competitive world of theatre PR
theatreweekly.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🎂
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Our pals at #bridgetheatre are going into the woods this summer and staying there by the looks...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
London’s Bridge Theatre has announced a new staging of Into the Woods, marking the musical’s first outing in London for almost a decade
www.thestage.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our pals at #bridgetheatre are going into the woods this summer and staying there by the looks...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
Bridge Theatre to stage Into the Woods and revive A Midsummer Night's Dream
Story via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/bridge-...
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Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album
Recordings of empty studios represent impact on musicians of UK’s plans to let AI train on their work without permission
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Sandi Toksvig has accused the government of "fundamentally undermining" the creative industries over its changes to copyright law 👇#TheatreNews #TheatreSky
Sandi Toksvig: Labour's copyright law changes risk undermining creative sector
The broadcaster and president of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain has called on artists to reject proposed changes to copyright law that would allow artificial intelligence companies to train easily on writers' work
www.thestage.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Sandi Toksvig has accused the government of "fundamentally undermining" the creative industries over its changes to copyright law 👇#TheatreNews #TheatreSky
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The government's consultation on AI and copyright closes today.
Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright
Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ works
www.ft.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The government's consultation on AI and copyright closes today.
100% recommend
We want to share Patsy Rodenburg's new podcast: Craft: Sweat & Joy.
As Patsy says; Craft is essential if you want to excel. It is the journey towards your chosen profession; the team, the band, the guild, the ensemble.
Listen here:
patsyrodenburg.co.uk/podcast/
As Patsy says; Craft is essential if you want to excel. It is the journey towards your chosen profession; the team, the band, the guild, the ensemble.
Listen here:
patsyrodenburg.co.uk/podcast/
February 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
100% recommend
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The Rose's history is entwined with the animal baiting arenas it stood next to.
Its owner Philip Henslowe and lead actor Edward Alleyn even bought the Mastership of this brutal sport in 1604.
This fascinating thread from Archaeobears reveals new research about the lives of the animals themselves.
Its owner Philip Henslowe and lead actor Edward Alleyn even bought the Mastership of this brutal sport in 1604.
This fascinating thread from Archaeobears reveals new research about the lives of the animals themselves.
🎉We’re delighted that our first major #BoxOfficeBears paper is published Open Access today in @antiquityj.bsky.social
What do we know about the 🐻 and 🐶 that lived on Bankside? How big were they? What did they eat? How long did they live?🧵 of key findings below!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
What do we know about the 🐻 and 🐶 that lived on Bankside? How big were they? What did they eat? How long did they live?🧵 of key findings below!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
What does a bear-baiting assemblage look like? Interdisciplinary analysis of an Early Modern ‘sport’ | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
What does a bear-baiting assemblage look like? Interdisciplinary analysis of an Early Modern ‘sport’
www.cambridge.org
February 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Rose's history is entwined with the animal baiting arenas it stood next to.
Its owner Philip Henslowe and lead actor Edward Alleyn even bought the Mastership of this brutal sport in 1604.
This fascinating thread from Archaeobears reveals new research about the lives of the animals themselves.
Its owner Philip Henslowe and lead actor Edward Alleyn even bought the Mastership of this brutal sport in 1604.
This fascinating thread from Archaeobears reveals new research about the lives of the animals themselves.
Kid in train just asked his mum if you were in & had Nigel F, Musk &Trump in a hot air balloon who would you chuck out first to keep the balloon up. Mum replied "I'd cut the fucking strings and say hell mary" coach erupts in laughs and claps.
February 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Kid in train just asked his mum if you were in & had Nigel F, Musk &Trump in a hot air balloon who would you chuck out first to keep the balloon up. Mum replied "I'd cut the fucking strings and say hell mary" coach erupts in laughs and claps.
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All you need is LOVE for today's #ShakespeareSunday theme! ❤
a penguin is surrounded by pink hearts and holding hearts
ALT: a penguin is surrounded by pink hearts and holding hearts
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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📢 Help Shape the Arts!
We’re inviting theatre freelancers to submit a short video to Shaping The Arts, a powerful new documentary amplifying freelancer voices. Follow these 6 easy steps to get involved. Upload your video here 👉 https://buff.ly/40OvHB0
Your voice matters. 🎥
We’re inviting theatre freelancers to submit a short video to Shaping The Arts, a powerful new documentary amplifying freelancer voices. Follow these 6 easy steps to get involved. Upload your video here 👉 https://buff.ly/40OvHB0
Your voice matters. 🎥
February 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📢 Help Shape the Arts!
We’re inviting theatre freelancers to submit a short video to Shaping The Arts, a powerful new documentary amplifying freelancer voices. Follow these 6 easy steps to get involved. Upload your video here 👉 https://buff.ly/40OvHB0
Your voice matters. 🎥
We’re inviting theatre freelancers to submit a short video to Shaping The Arts, a powerful new documentary amplifying freelancer voices. Follow these 6 easy steps to get involved. Upload your video here 👉 https://buff.ly/40OvHB0
Your voice matters. 🎥
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🚨Another Season announcement! Our pals @chichesterft.bsky.social lines up Kathleen Marshall’s Top Hat and Hamlet with Giles Terera for their Season 2025!
Feature via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/product...
Feature via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/product...
Chichester lines up Kathleen Marshall’s Top Hat and Hamlet with Giles Terera
Kathleen Marshall will revive Top Hat in Chichester Festival Theatre’s new season, which also includes Giles Terera as Hamlet and Natalie Dormer as Anna Karenina
www.thestage.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚨Another Season announcement! Our pals @chichesterft.bsky.social lines up Kathleen Marshall’s Top Hat and Hamlet with Giles Terera for their Season 2025!
Feature via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/product...
Feature via @thestage.bsky.social
www.thestage.co.uk/news/product...
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All you need is LOVE for this weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme! ❤
a man in a tuxedo is holding a piece of paper and speaking into a microphone .
ALT: a man in a tuxedo is holding a piece of paper and speaking into a microphone .
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
All you need is LOVE for this weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme! ❤
This, amongst other things should really worry us. Make sure this can't happen here.
The @kennedycenter.bsky.social board votes to elect Trump as new chair
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Story via @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Kennedy Center board votes to elect Trump as new chair
President accepts ‘great honor’ after terminating Biden appointees and installing loyalist as interim leader
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This, amongst other things should really worry us. Make sure this can't happen here.
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“The work of artists doesn’t always make us feel comfortable, but it sheds light on the truth. Much like our democracy itself, artistic expression must be nurtured, fostered, prioritized, and protected.” – Deborah Rutter
New Kennedy Center board elects Trump chair, ousts Rutter as president
President Trump’s refashioned board of trustees voted him chairman and replaced the Kennedy Center’s president Deborah Rutter with Trump ally Richard Grenell.
wapo.st
February 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“The work of artists doesn’t always make us feel comfortable, but it sheds light on the truth. Much like our democracy itself, artistic expression must be nurtured, fostered, prioritized, and protected.” – Deborah Rutter
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'Creative Scotland’s announcement shows it is possible to increase funding for the arts if the political will exists' -via @thestage
Scotland’s arts funding revolution exposes Labour’s shortcomings
Following Creative Scotland’s pledge to double arts funding, the Labour government needs to catch up if it wants to retain its reputation as champion of the arts
buff.ly
February 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
'Creative Scotland’s announcement shows it is possible to increase funding for the arts if the political will exists' -via @thestage
Really recommend everyone listening to Patsy Rodenburgs podcast Craft:Sweat & Joy. One of the most striking take aways is just how much theatre is "dead", it's really made me think about how little theatre I've seen since the pandemic has actually been "alive".
February 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Really recommend everyone listening to Patsy Rodenburgs podcast Craft:Sweat & Joy. One of the most striking take aways is just how much theatre is "dead", it's really made me think about how little theatre I've seen since the pandemic has actually been "alive".
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There are 3 strands: Performers, Educators & Theatre Goers, all designed to bring you all the news from Lazarus HQ and our pals.
#Community
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/contactus
There are 3 strands: Performers, Educators & Theatre Goers, all designed to bring you all the news from Lazarus HQ and our pals.
#Community
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/contactus
February 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join us...
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Curtain up! Meet the new artistic directors with great plans for British theatre
Interviews in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Interviews in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Curtain up! Meet the new artistic directors with great plans for British theatre
Our theatre critic welcomes inspiring developments at stages across the UK, from the Young Vic to the Liverpool Everyman while, below, some of the top new recruits talk about working post-pandemic i...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Curtain up! Meet the new artistic directors with great plans for British theatre
Interviews in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Interviews in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
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This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme has been chosen by @/ShakespeareArg (FSA): TRUTH & APPEARANCES
a purple sky with the words the truth is out there written on it
ALT: a purple sky with the words the truth is out there written on it
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme has been chosen by @/ShakespeareArg (FSA): TRUTH & APPEARANCES
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🗓️It's time!
A turn of the #LazarusCalendar to February - and Michael Hawkey as #Hamlet!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
A turn of the #LazarusCalendar to February - and Michael Hawkey as #Hamlet!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
February 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🗓️It's time!
A turn of the #LazarusCalendar to February - and Michael Hawkey as #Hamlet!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
A turn of the #LazarusCalendar to February - and Michael Hawkey as #Hamlet!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
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⏰Kickstart your creative 2025!
It's time to get planning your artistic adventures with the #LazarusCalendar sold in support of #ActingforOthers🎨🎭💃
💷Just £9.99!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
It's time to get planning your artistic adventures with the #LazarusCalendar sold in support of #ActingforOthers🎨🎭💃
💷Just £9.99!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
January 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
⏰Kickstart your creative 2025!
It's time to get planning your artistic adventures with the #LazarusCalendar sold in support of #ActingforOthers🎨🎭💃
💷Just £9.99!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar
It's time to get planning your artistic adventures with the #LazarusCalendar sold in support of #ActingforOthers🎨🎭💃
💷Just £9.99!
www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar