Daniel Bye
@danielbye.bsky.social
Writer, theatre maker, silly runner.
www.danielbye.co.uk
www.danielbye.co.uk
One of the more depressing obviously true things I’ve read lately.
August 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
One of the more depressing obviously true things I’ve read lately.
Grantium latest. It's back up. But it seems to have lost (all? just my?) login details. So I click on "reset password" and get this.
If you ask me a confirmation question, I'll answer it...
If you ask me a confirmation question, I'll answer it...
July 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Grantium latest. It's back up. But it seems to have lost (all? just my?) login details. So I click on "reset password" and get this.
If you ask me a confirmation question, I'll answer it...
If you ask me a confirmation question, I'll answer it...
Bradford! Is that... Piers Morgan?
This Thursday, 10 July, is the last date on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, so it's your last chance to find out!
I'll be at The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park for @bradford2025.co.uk, and I'd love to see you there.
Tickets: bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
This Thursday, 10 July, is the last date on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, so it's your last chance to find out!
I'll be at The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park for @bradford2025.co.uk, and I'd love to see you there.
Tickets: bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
July 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Bradford! Is that... Piers Morgan?
This Thursday, 10 July, is the last date on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, so it's your last chance to find out!
I'll be at The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park for @bradford2025.co.uk, and I'd love to see you there.
Tickets: bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
This Thursday, 10 July, is the last date on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, so it's your last chance to find out!
I'll be at The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park for @bradford2025.co.uk, and I'd love to see you there.
Tickets: bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
Bradford! I'll be at The Beacon, Cliffe Castle Park next Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm as part of @bradford2025.co.uk.
It's the last stop on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, and I'd love you to join me.
🎟️ bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
#Bradford2025
It's the last stop on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, and I'd love you to join me.
🎟️ bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
#Bradford2025
July 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Bradford! I'll be at The Beacon, Cliffe Castle Park next Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm as part of @bradford2025.co.uk.
It's the last stop on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, and I'd love you to join me.
🎟️ bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
#Bradford2025
It's the last stop on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, and I'd love you to join me.
🎟️ bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...
#Bradford2025
Only a couple of days to go until I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social in Farsley, Leeds. Want to know a bit more about what to expect? Here's an excerpt from the very beginning of the show...
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Only a couple of days to go until I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social in Farsley, Leeds. Want to know a bit more about what to expect? Here's an excerpt from the very beginning of the show...
One week to go, Leeds! Fancy joining me for a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do.
I'll be at @oldwoollen.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends next Thursday 12 June. See you there!
I'll be at @oldwoollen.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends next Thursday 12 June. See you there!
June 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
One week to go, Leeds! Fancy joining me for a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do.
I'll be at @oldwoollen.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends next Thursday 12 June. See you there!
I'll be at @oldwoollen.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends next Thursday 12 June. See you there!
Leeds! Is that... Piers Morgan?
Find out when I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social next Thursday 12 June.
'Imaginary Friends... captivates the audience through Daniel Bye's sharp wit and compelling performance'(@thereviewshub.bsky.social)
It would be great to see you there.
Find out when I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social next Thursday 12 June.
'Imaginary Friends... captivates the audience through Daniel Bye's sharp wit and compelling performance'(@thereviewshub.bsky.social)
It would be great to see you there.
June 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Leeds! Is that... Piers Morgan?
Find out when I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social next Thursday 12 June.
'Imaginary Friends... captivates the audience through Daniel Bye's sharp wit and compelling performance'(@thereviewshub.bsky.social)
It would be great to see you there.
Find out when I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social next Thursday 12 June.
'Imaginary Friends... captivates the audience through Daniel Bye's sharp wit and compelling performance'(@thereviewshub.bsky.social)
It would be great to see you there.
In London this weekend? There are still a couple of chances to see #ImaginaryFriends at @sohotheatre.bsky.social. Come along tonight or tomorrow (Fri 23 - Sat 24 May), I'd love to see you.
'A genius blend of satirical performance & stand up comedy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - thank you, Ovation Radio!
📸 Benjamin Smith
'A genius blend of satirical performance & stand up comedy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - thank you, Ovation Radio!
📸 Benjamin Smith
May 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
In London this weekend? There are still a couple of chances to see #ImaginaryFriends at @sohotheatre.bsky.social. Come along tonight or tomorrow (Fri 23 - Sat 24 May), I'd love to see you.
'A genius blend of satirical performance & stand up comedy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - thank you, Ovation Radio!
📸 Benjamin Smith
'A genius blend of satirical performance & stand up comedy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - thank you, Ovation Radio!
📸 Benjamin Smith
'a keen reliance on storytelling... makes the show stand out from the crowd.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks, LondonTheatre1!
I'm at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends until this Sat 24 May. I'd love you to come and see it: sohotheatre.com/events/imagi...
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
Thanks, LondonTheatre1!
I'm at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends until this Sat 24 May. I'd love you to come and see it: sohotheatre.com/events/imagi...
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
May 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
'a keen reliance on storytelling... makes the show stand out from the crowd.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks, LondonTheatre1!
I'm at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends until this Sat 24 May. I'd love you to come and see it: sohotheatre.com/events/imagi...
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
Thanks, LondonTheatre1!
I'm at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends until this Sat 24 May. I'd love you to come and see it: sohotheatre.com/events/imagi...
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
LONDON! I'll be at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with Imaginary Friends from this Mon 19 - Sat 24 May. It's my first new solo show for seven years, and I'd really love to see you there.
'An introspective exploration of saying the inside thoughts out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective
📸 Benjamin Smith
'An introspective exploration of saying the inside thoughts out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective
📸 Benjamin Smith
May 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
LONDON! I'll be at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with Imaginary Friends from this Mon 19 - Sat 24 May. It's my first new solo show for seven years, and I'd really love to see you there.
'An introspective exploration of saying the inside thoughts out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective
📸 Benjamin Smith
'An introspective exploration of saying the inside thoughts out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective
📸 Benjamin Smith
The Imaginary Friends tour is nearing its end, but if you're in London or Yorkshire, you still have chance to catch it!
13 May - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15 May - Cast, Doncaster
19-24 May - Soho Theatre, London
12 June - Old Woollen, Leeds
Booking links at www.danielbye.co.uk
13 May - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15 May - Cast, Doncaster
19-24 May - Soho Theatre, London
12 June - Old Woollen, Leeds
Booking links at www.danielbye.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Imaginary Friends tour is nearing its end, but if you're in London or Yorkshire, you still have chance to catch it!
13 May - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15 May - Cast, Doncaster
19-24 May - Soho Theatre, London
12 June - Old Woollen, Leeds
Booking links at www.danielbye.co.uk
13 May - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15 May - Cast, Doncaster
19-24 May - Soho Theatre, London
12 June - Old Woollen, Leeds
Booking links at www.danielbye.co.uk
Lancaster friends! I'm bringing #ImaginaryFriends to @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social this weekend (Sat 10 & Sun 11 May) and it would be lovely to see you there.
A Young(ish) Perspective kindly described it as 'something masterful that deserves a watch'. Come and see what you think.
📸 Benjamin Smith
A Young(ish) Perspective kindly described it as 'something masterful that deserves a watch'. Come and see what you think.
📸 Benjamin Smith
May 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Lancaster friends! I'm bringing #ImaginaryFriends to @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social this weekend (Sat 10 & Sun 11 May) and it would be lovely to see you there.
A Young(ish) Perspective kindly described it as 'something masterful that deserves a watch'. Come and see what you think.
📸 Benjamin Smith
A Young(ish) Perspective kindly described it as 'something masterful that deserves a watch'. Come and see what you think.
📸 Benjamin Smith
If you want to know who this is falling from a building, why he's falling - and if he's falling - come to Imaginary Friends! This week I'll be at:
Wed 7 May: @tbtlake.bsky.social
Thu 8 May: Arts Centre Washington
Sat 10 - Sun 11 May: @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social
It would be great to see you!
Wed 7 May: @tbtlake.bsky.social
Thu 8 May: Arts Centre Washington
Sat 10 - Sun 11 May: @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social
It would be great to see you!
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you want to know who this is falling from a building, why he's falling - and if he's falling - come to Imaginary Friends! This week I'll be at:
Wed 7 May: @tbtlake.bsky.social
Thu 8 May: Arts Centre Washington
Sat 10 - Sun 11 May: @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social
It would be great to see you!
Wed 7 May: @tbtlake.bsky.social
Thu 8 May: Arts Centre Washington
Sat 10 - Sun 11 May: @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social
It would be great to see you!
Manchester friends! I'm bringing my new show IMAGINARY FRIENDS to HOME this Thu 1 - Sat 3 May, and I would really love to see you there.
Please spread the word! Tell your friends, bring your friends... #HOMEmcr
Please spread the word! Tell your friends, bring your friends... #HOMEmcr
April 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Manchester friends! I'm bringing my new show IMAGINARY FRIENDS to HOME this Thu 1 - Sat 3 May, and I would really love to see you there.
Please spread the word! Tell your friends, bring your friends... #HOMEmcr
Please spread the word! Tell your friends, bring your friends... #HOMEmcr
Bristol! I'll be at Tobacco Factory Theatres with Imaginary Friends tomorrow and Wednesday (Tues 22 - Wed 23 Apr.)
Fancy a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do! It would be great to see you there.
Fancy a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do! It would be great to see you there.
April 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Bristol! I'll be at Tobacco Factory Theatres with Imaginary Friends tomorrow and Wednesday (Tues 22 - Wed 23 Apr.)
Fancy a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do! It would be great to see you there.
Fancy a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do! It would be great to see you there.
How do you hear good advice in a world with the volume turned up to eleven?
Next up on the Imaginary Friends tour are @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social (Wed 16 - Thu 17 Apr) and Tobacco Factory Theatres (Tue 22 - Wed 23 Apr).
Oxford and Bristol friends, I'd love to see you there!
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
Next up on the Imaginary Friends tour are @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social (Wed 16 - Thu 17 Apr) and Tobacco Factory Theatres (Tue 22 - Wed 23 Apr).
Oxford and Bristol friends, I'd love to see you there!
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
April 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How do you hear good advice in a world with the volume turned up to eleven?
Next up on the Imaginary Friends tour are @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social (Wed 16 - Thu 17 Apr) and Tobacco Factory Theatres (Tue 22 - Wed 23 Apr).
Oxford and Bristol friends, I'd love to see you there!
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
Next up on the Imaginary Friends tour are @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social (Wed 16 - Thu 17 Apr) and Tobacco Factory Theatres (Tue 22 - Wed 23 Apr).
Oxford and Bristol friends, I'd love to see you there!
(📸 Benjamin Smith)
I’ve struggled to fit in running lately. In February I hardly ran at all, the first time I can remember work being so busy as to drown out exercise. This month I’m rebuilding and today I spent a happy free morning on a long run to Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton.
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I’ve struggled to fit in running lately. In February I hardly ran at all, the first time I can remember work being so busy as to drown out exercise. This month I’m rebuilding and today I spent a happy free morning on a long run to Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton.
Is that ... Piers Morgan?
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Imaginary Friends tours from next month.
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Full dates at www.danielbye.co.uk
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Imaginary Friends tours from next month.
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Full dates at www.danielbye.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Is that ... Piers Morgan?
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Imaginary Friends tours from next month.
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Full dates at www.danielbye.co.uk
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Imaginary Friends tours from next month.
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Full dates at www.danielbye.co.uk
Nice out yesterday.
January 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Nice out yesterday.
ROBIN HOOD is open! Anarchism for kids! A climbing, fighting, dancing singing revolution revelation. A contemporary medieval urban forest theatre show.
Directed by Jenni Jackson, songs by Verity Standen, design by April Dalton, lighting by Bethany Gupwell, absolute DREAM TEAM. (Written by me tho.)
Directed by Jenni Jackson, songs by Verity Standen, design by April Dalton, lighting by Bethany Gupwell, absolute DREAM TEAM. (Written by me tho.)
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 AM
ROBIN HOOD is open! Anarchism for kids! A climbing, fighting, dancing singing revolution revelation. A contemporary medieval urban forest theatre show.
Directed by Jenni Jackson, songs by Verity Standen, design by April Dalton, lighting by Bethany Gupwell, absolute DREAM TEAM. (Written by me tho.)
Directed by Jenni Jackson, songs by Verity Standen, design by April Dalton, lighting by Bethany Gupwell, absolute DREAM TEAM. (Written by me tho.)
Ted says hi, or definitely would if he were awake.
November 18, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Ted says hi, or definitely would if he were awake.
Went for a run. Fell over twice. Blood (not shown). Sunshine. No emails. Would recommend.
November 12, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Went for a run. Fell over twice. Blood (not shown). Sunshine. No emails. Would recommend.
An image of joy for your Saturday.
August 31, 2024 at 10:28 AM
An image of joy for your Saturday.
Just cleared out the office I’ve enjoyed working in for the past year. Not only is this a sad moment of transition, now I have to figure out where the hell I put all these books.
August 27, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Just cleared out the office I’ve enjoyed working in for the past year. Not only is this a sad moment of transition, now I have to figure out where the hell I put all these books.
An image of joy for your Friday.
August 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
An image of joy for your Friday.