Robbie Butler
@robbiebutlermilroy.bsky.social
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Lighting Designer for theatre.
www.robbiebutler.com
Expect a mix of work stuff, theatre, politics, and gym accountability. 👍
Lighting Designer for theatre.
www.robbiebutler.com
Expect a mix of work stuff, theatre, politics, and gym accountability. 👍
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Wow.
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
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It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
August 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is very nearly the tenth anniversary of that brief moment when, for 2 or 3 days, British newspapers remembered refugees are desperate human beings who need our help, rather than scum that it's okay to threaten with violence.
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Aside from the frothing racism of these people, what is really grim about this is the idea that government are powerless to change culture. If your constituents think these things *they are wrong* and you need to explain why. It's not actually your job as an MP to rubber stamp fascism.
Here's the post. She tried to double down, then eventually deleted it.
She's the former head of campaigns and comms at - the TUC.
She's the former head of campaigns and comms at - the TUC.
August 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Aside from the frothing racism of these people, what is really grim about this is the idea that government are powerless to change culture. If your constituents think these things *they are wrong* and you need to explain why. It's not actually your job as an MP to rubber stamp fascism.
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“Speaking of which” he continued “I have somebody nailed into a coffin that’s half-filled with piss and knives and if they can stay in there for a whole week, I’ll give them the $50,000 they need for chemotherapy.”
April 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Speaking of which” he continued “I have somebody nailed into a coffin that’s half-filled with piss and knives and if they can stay in there for a whole week, I’ll give them the $50,000 they need for chemotherapy.”
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England’s NHS crews ‘watching patients die in back of ambulances’ due to A&E delays
England’s NHS crews ‘watching patients die in back of ambulances’ due to A&E delays
Survey says queues outside emergency departments are leading to ‘car park care’ and fatalities
Paramedics across England are watching patients die in the back of ambulances because of delays outside emergency departments, according to a survey by Unison.
The gridlock of patients in some of the country’s hospitals has led to queues of up to 20 ambulances outside casualty departments in certain areas. In a number of cases, crews have been forced to wait more than 12 hours before handing over patients. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:16 AM
England’s NHS crews ‘watching patients die in back of ambulances’ due to A&E delays
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I see The Patriarchy has nicked an hour off Mothers Day.
March 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I see The Patriarchy has nicked an hour off Mothers Day.
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Absolutely correct.
Powerfully shit news about River City, and my heart goes out to all my pals affected by it - continuing drama is part of the eco system that means we can make ‘high-impact drama series’, and I’m massively concerned about the short sightedness of decisions like these www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Scotland to scrap flagship drama River City
The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Absolutely correct.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet is reassessing the scale of its productions and the frequency of its tours following the confirmation of the 100% cut to its council funding in the 2025/26 budget 👇
Birmingham Royal Ballet ‘reassessing’ tour frequency following funding cut
Birmingham Royal Ballet is reassessing the scale of its productions and the frequency of its tours following the confirmation of the 100% cut to its council funding in the 2025/26 budget
www.thestage.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Birmingham Royal Ballet is reassessing the scale of its productions and the frequency of its tours following the confirmation of the 100% cut to its council funding in the 2025/26 budget 👇
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On top of total capture of COP by the fossil fuel industry, we now have "Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit."
At what point do we acknowledge what is now plainly obvious: that this is not the solution, but a big part of the problem, a coverup for BAU?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At what point do we acknowledge what is now plainly obvious: that this is not the solution, but a big part of the problem, a coverup for BAU?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit
The infrastructure required to host climate talks in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
www.bbc.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
On top of total capture of COP by the fossil fuel industry, we now have "Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit."
At what point do we acknowledge what is now plainly obvious: that this is not the solution, but a big part of the problem, a coverup for BAU?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At what point do we acknowledge what is now plainly obvious: that this is not the solution, but a big part of the problem, a coverup for BAU?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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📣BIG NEWS 📣
Punch by James Graham will make its Broadway debut at Manhattan Theatre Club in autumn 2025, directed by Adam Penford.
Broadway run dates and casting are yet to be announced.
Punch by James Graham will make its Broadway debut at Manhattan Theatre Club in autumn 2025, directed by Adam Penford.
Broadway run dates and casting are yet to be announced.
March 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
📣BIG NEWS 📣
Punch by James Graham will make its Broadway debut at Manhattan Theatre Club in autumn 2025, directed by Adam Penford.
Broadway run dates and casting are yet to be announced.
Punch by James Graham will make its Broadway debut at Manhattan Theatre Club in autumn 2025, directed by Adam Penford.
Broadway run dates and casting are yet to be announced.
Some news! 🍎
James Graham’s PUNCH Will Open on Broadway This Fall
James Graham’s PUNCH Will Open on Broadway This Fall
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Manhattan Theatre Club has added two shows to the company’s 2025-2026 season. Check out all of the details about Punch and The Monsters here!
www.broadwayworld.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Some news! 🍎
Last week we opened Punch at the Young Vic Theatre!
Had the best time with a brilliant team on this incredible show! 5stars in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @whatsonstage.bsky.social and @broadwayworld.bsky.social.
#Theatre #LondonTheatre #Design #LightingDesign #Lighting #StageLighting #Stage
Had the best time with a brilliant team on this incredible show! 5stars in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @whatsonstage.bsky.social and @broadwayworld.bsky.social.
#Theatre #LondonTheatre #Design #LightingDesign #Lighting #StageLighting #Stage
March 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Last week we opened Punch at the Young Vic Theatre!
Had the best time with a brilliant team on this incredible show! 5stars in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @whatsonstage.bsky.social and @broadwayworld.bsky.social.
#Theatre #LondonTheatre #Design #LightingDesign #Lighting #StageLighting #Stage
Had the best time with a brilliant team on this incredible show! 5stars in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @whatsonstage.bsky.social and @broadwayworld.bsky.social.
#Theatre #LondonTheatre #Design #LightingDesign #Lighting #StageLighting #Stage
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The space between the c and the o really seems to divide public opinion.
February 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The space between the c and the o really seems to divide public opinion.
All set for tonight’s opening of The Makropulos Affair at @scottishopera.bsky.social. Has been a total joy working with this team and company.
#OperaDirector Olivia Fuchs
#SetDesign #CostumeDesign Nicola Turner
#VideoDesign Sam Sharples
#LightingDesign me!
#OperaDirector Olivia Fuchs
#SetDesign #CostumeDesign Nicola Turner
#VideoDesign Sam Sharples
#LightingDesign me!
February 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
All set for tonight’s opening of The Makropulos Affair at @scottishopera.bsky.social. Has been a total joy working with this team and company.
#OperaDirector Olivia Fuchs
#SetDesign #CostumeDesign Nicola Turner
#VideoDesign Sam Sharples
#LightingDesign me!
#OperaDirector Olivia Fuchs
#SetDesign #CostumeDesign Nicola Turner
#VideoDesign Sam Sharples
#LightingDesign me!
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We can only hope that FPTP gives us a result that is not very representative of this.
Also, it'd be nice if Starmer joined the Labour Party.
Also, it'd be nice if Starmer joined the Labour Party.
Reform UK take the lead for the first time in the new Sky News/YouGov poll.
Reform: 25% (+2)
Lab: 24% (-3)
Con: 21% (-1)
LD: 14% (nc)
Green: 9% (nc)
Reform: 25% (+2)
Lab: 24% (-3)
Con: 21% (-1)
LD: 14% (nc)
Green: 9% (nc)
February 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We can only hope that FPTP gives us a result that is not very representative of this.
Also, it'd be nice if Starmer joined the Labour Party.
Also, it'd be nice if Starmer joined the Labour Party.
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Red = lowest ecological integrity.
Ireland has the great honour of being probably *the* most ecologically trashed nation in all Europe. 🏆 🏆 🏆
Ireland has the great honour of being probably *the* most ecologically trashed nation in all Europe. 🏆 🏆 🏆
February 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Red = lowest ecological integrity.
Ireland has the great honour of being probably *the* most ecologically trashed nation in all Europe. 🏆 🏆 🏆
Ireland has the great honour of being probably *the* most ecologically trashed nation in all Europe. 🏆 🏆 🏆
I was LX op on the original London production of GHD @oldvictheatre.bsky.social. Think there was a time when I had seen the production more than anyone else; which was fun to think about given the time-loop story.
Miss those days, the people and the place.
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
Miss those days, the people and the place.
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
The celebrated groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his Pennsylvania burrow and saw his shadow, meaning another six weeks of winter, according to folklore.
Groundhog forecasts six more weeks of winter in US
The celebrated groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his Pennsylvania burrow and saw his shadow, meaning another six weeks of winter, according to folklore.
www.rte.ie
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I was LX op on the original London production of GHD @oldvictheatre.bsky.social. Think there was a time when I had seen the production more than anyone else; which was fun to think about given the time-loop story.
Miss those days, the people and the place.
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
Miss those days, the people and the place.
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
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On a serious note, in order to make the case that “authoritarianism is worse” you have to exist in a democratic system where people who aren’t homeowners are allowed to win elections and aren’t hounded out of that system with hysterical accusations and slander when they try to engage in it.
My politics, too, are a symptom of having a strict and narrow-minded Tory dad I was never able to impress.
February 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
On a serious note, in order to make the case that “authoritarianism is worse” you have to exist in a democratic system where people who aren’t homeowners are allowed to win elections and aren’t hounded out of that system with hysterical accusations and slander when they try to engage in it.
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I regret to inform I gotta hand it to Zizek again
January 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I regret to inform I gotta hand it to Zizek again
PS5 gamers, looking for recommendations of what to play next.
Big fan of Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, GOW Ragnarock, AC Valhalla, Black Flag, and Odyssey.
What else is worth driving into?
#PS5 #Recommendations #Gamers #AssassinsCreed #GodOfWar
Big fan of Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, GOW Ragnarock, AC Valhalla, Black Flag, and Odyssey.
What else is worth driving into?
#PS5 #Recommendations #Gamers #AssassinsCreed #GodOfWar
February 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
PS5 gamers, looking for recommendations of what to play next.
Big fan of Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, GOW Ragnarock, AC Valhalla, Black Flag, and Odyssey.
What else is worth driving into?
#PS5 #Recommendations #Gamers #AssassinsCreed #GodOfWar
Big fan of Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, GOW Ragnarock, AC Valhalla, Black Flag, and Odyssey.
What else is worth driving into?
#PS5 #Recommendations #Gamers #AssassinsCreed #GodOfWar
I vividly remember being taught in school that August was in autumn, and went to war with UK pals about it, only for them to prove me wrong - and now I know why!
The met office be damned; Happy Spring! 🇮🇪
The met office be damned; Happy Spring! 🇮🇪
Spring starts when you open your heart to it ♥️
Naah, just kidding. It's today.
Naah, just kidding. It's today.
February 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I vividly remember being taught in school that August was in autumn, and went to war with UK pals about it, only for them to prove me wrong - and now I know why!
The met office be damned; Happy Spring! 🇮🇪
The met office be damned; Happy Spring! 🇮🇪
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Initial report on Creative Scotland's new multi-year funding programme here in @thestage.bsky.social.
- 251 orgs funded, none lost, 141 new ones, incl. Summerhall and Capital Theatres
- uplifts for all currently funded, some massive
- increase coming in 2026/27
www.thestage.co.uk/news/creativ...
- 251 orgs funded, none lost, 141 new ones, incl. Summerhall and Capital Theatres
- uplifts for all currently funded, some massive
- increase coming in 2026/27
www.thestage.co.uk/news/creativ...
Creative Scotland awards more than £200m in 'record' funding round
Read the latest theatre news including West End, London, regional, fringe, UK-wide and Broadway theatre news, including casting and show announcements. Find theatre industry news, reports, statistics ...
www.thestage.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Initial report on Creative Scotland's new multi-year funding programme here in @thestage.bsky.social.
- 251 orgs funded, none lost, 141 new ones, incl. Summerhall and Capital Theatres
- uplifts for all currently funded, some massive
- increase coming in 2026/27
www.thestage.co.uk/news/creativ...
- 251 orgs funded, none lost, 141 new ones, incl. Summerhall and Capital Theatres
- uplifts for all currently funded, some massive
- increase coming in 2026/27
www.thestage.co.uk/news/creativ...
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Headlines, which all seem positive!
- all organisations currently funded receive uplifts
- 141 more organisations receive funding for the first time
- funding will increase in 2026/27
- all organisations currently funded receive uplifts
- 141 more organisations receive funding for the first time
- funding will increase in 2026/27
New multi-year funding programme now up on Creative Scotland's website.
Now to dive into the spreadsheet...
www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
Now to dive into the spreadsheet...
www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
Multi-Year Funding
The Multi-Year Funding Programme is designed to provide stable, long-term financial support to creative and cultural organisations in Scotland, covering core costs and programmes of work from April 20...
www.creativescotland.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Headlines, which all seem positive!
- all organisations currently funded receive uplifts
- 141 more organisations receive funding for the first time
- funding will increase in 2026/27
- all organisations currently funded receive uplifts
- 141 more organisations receive funding for the first time
- funding will increase in 2026/27
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📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our team as Head of Lighting 💡🌟
Deadline: Monday 17th February
APPLY NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/head-of...
#ArtsJobs
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our team as Head of Lighting 💡🌟
Deadline: Monday 17th February
APPLY NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/head-of...
#ArtsJobs
January 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our team as Head of Lighting 💡🌟
Deadline: Monday 17th February
APPLY NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/head-of...
#ArtsJobs
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our team as Head of Lighting 💡🌟
Deadline: Monday 17th February
APPLY NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/head-of...
#ArtsJobs