Ian Nicholson FRSA
@idgnicholson.bsky.social
Director and now writer. Recognised in #TheStage100 2021. Dad. Loves board games and TTRPGs. Exploring play and game design.
https://bio.site/iandgnicholson
https://bio.site/iandgnicholson
Saw @realgdt.bsky.social Frankenstein. Loved Caravaggio lighting, Catholic reliquary imagery particularly in the Monster's creation, spectacular use of colour, and Kate Hawley's costume design which will definitely influence everything soon. This film is a thick juicy steak for cinematic anemia.
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Saw @realgdt.bsky.social Frankenstein. Loved Caravaggio lighting, Catholic reliquary imagery particularly in the Monster's creation, spectacular use of colour, and Kate Hawley's costume design which will definitely influence everything soon. This film is a thick juicy steak for cinematic anemia.
An absolutely outstanding conversation between @timclare.bsky.social & Irving Finkel tonight at Canterbury Festival.
Loved the theory of "deep pointlessness" of games, Tim's recommendation of Magical Athlete (already on the Christmas list) and discovering so many ways to play German infrastructure.
Loved the theory of "deep pointlessness" of games, Tim's recommendation of Magical Athlete (already on the Christmas list) and discovering so many ways to play German infrastructure.
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
An absolutely outstanding conversation between @timclare.bsky.social & Irving Finkel tonight at Canterbury Festival.
Loved the theory of "deep pointlessness" of games, Tim's recommendation of Magical Athlete (already on the Christmas list) and discovering so many ways to play German infrastructure.
Loved the theory of "deep pointlessness" of games, Tim's recommendation of Magical Athlete (already on the Christmas list) and discovering so many ways to play German infrastructure.
And also Bethan Woollvin in her Rebel Fairytale series
October 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
And also Bethan Woollvin in her Rebel Fairytale series
Chris Haughton! He uses colour very intentionally across his books, especially his later ones. Shh! We have a Plan and Maybe particularly.
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Chris Haughton! He uses colour very intentionally across his books, especially his later ones. Shh! We have a Plan and Maybe particularly.
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm not the best of drawers (the right hand, ugh) but I'm going to commit to doing this #inktober2025.
Dwarf with axe.
Dwarf with axe.
October 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I'm not the best of drawers (the right hand, ugh) but I'm going to commit to doing this #inktober2025.
Dwarf with axe.
Dwarf with axe.
You seen this flag?!
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
You seen this flag?!
The new issue of Wyrd Science (@wyrdscience.bsky.social) has just thumped onto my doormat, and it looks incredible. So many cool articles and for them to be analogued onto ink and paper. Viva Print!
Thanks to editor @johnpower.bsky.social for allowing me to write for this one.
Thanks to editor @johnpower.bsky.social for allowing me to write for this one.
September 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The new issue of Wyrd Science (@wyrdscience.bsky.social) has just thumped onto my doormat, and it looks incredible. So many cool articles and for them to be analogued onto ink and paper. Viva Print!
Thanks to editor @johnpower.bsky.social for allowing me to write for this one.
Thanks to editor @johnpower.bsky.social for allowing me to write for this one.
Through the Hedgerow. Emphasises non-violent play and has an interesting English rural folk vibe.
September 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Through the Hedgerow. Emphasises non-violent play and has an interesting English rural folk vibe.
Very cool to finally have ahold of @brookletgames.bsky.social Beetle Knight 🪲🐛🐌🐜🐝🐞🦋🦗🦟
Really looking forward to exploring this world and great to see @evlynmoreau.bsky.social artwork featuring in the pack.
Really looking forward to exploring this world and great to see @evlynmoreau.bsky.social artwork featuring in the pack.
September 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Very cool to finally have ahold of @brookletgames.bsky.social Beetle Knight 🪲🐛🐌🐜🐝🐞🦋🦗🦟
Really looking forward to exploring this world and great to see @evlynmoreau.bsky.social artwork featuring in the pack.
Really looking forward to exploring this world and great to see @evlynmoreau.bsky.social artwork featuring in the pack.
The lads have got a bit more paint on them now! Not entirely sure these have worked. May have to get some more...
September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The lads have got a bit more paint on them now! Not entirely sure these have worked. May have to get some more...
Oi oi! An evening spent putting the first daubs of paint on @badsquiddogames.bsky.social Mushroom Ladz. Adore these lil lairy boys! 🍄
September 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Oi oi! An evening spent putting the first daubs of paint on @badsquiddogames.bsky.social Mushroom Ladz. Adore these lil lairy boys! 🍄
Loved #ToxicAvenger tonight @princecharlescinema.com - everything I hoped it would be and more. Grotesque, hilarious, politically sharp and completely unhinged. Peter Dinklage is excellent as Roxie, but the standout is Taylour Paige - who manages to make understated work in a Troma flick.
August 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Loved #ToxicAvenger tonight @princecharlescinema.com - everything I hoped it would be and more. Grotesque, hilarious, politically sharp and completely unhinged. Peter Dinklage is excellent as Roxie, but the standout is Taylour Paige - who manages to make understated work in a Troma flick.
Incredible few days @greenmanfest.bsky.social - highlights were CMAT, Jasmine.4.T, Boss Morris, Kneecap, Wet Leg, and The Warriors live DJ scored - and its brilliant Little Folk! Its independence of spirit is lived and loved. See you next year 💚
August 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Incredible few days @greenmanfest.bsky.social - highlights were CMAT, Jasmine.4.T, Boss Morris, Kneecap, Wet Leg, and The Warriors live DJ scored - and its brilliant Little Folk! Its independence of spirit is lived and loved. See you next year 💚
Saw #Weapons tonight and am still chewing it over, but really enjoyed it. Sinister, uncomfortable, parts enjoyable left unexplained and open-ended. Also felt oddly prescient given what's currently in the media with children.
Thoroughly unnerving and that is exactly what I want from a horror film.
Thoroughly unnerving and that is exactly what I want from a horror film.
August 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Saw #Weapons tonight and am still chewing it over, but really enjoyed it. Sinister, uncomfortable, parts enjoyable left unexplained and open-ended. Also felt oddly prescient given what's currently in the media with children.
Thoroughly unnerving and that is exactly what I want from a horror film.
Thoroughly unnerving and that is exactly what I want from a horror film.
Happy International Cat Day from Oliver.
August 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy International Cat Day from Oliver.
Absolutely loving @themerrymushmen.bsky.social Knock #5. Such inventive, imaginative and hilarious #OSR bric-a-brac. Particularly enjoying these ones, especially @evlynmoreau.bsky.social lil folk!
July 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Absolutely loving @themerrymushmen.bsky.social Knock #5. Such inventive, imaginative and hilarious #OSR bric-a-brac. Particularly enjoying these ones, especially @evlynmoreau.bsky.social lil folk!
I've the stumpiest of Stump Guns. Where's your mini from?
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I've the stumpiest of Stump Guns. Where's your mini from?
Got these today! Loving my new rowdy lil fungi weirdos from @badsquiddogames.bsky.social 🍄
July 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Got these today! Loving my new rowdy lil fungi weirdos from @badsquiddogames.bsky.social 🍄
Played #FightForAmericaGame today with #mesbg 's Alessio Cavatore! Fascinating mix of wargame and performance. Played as a Proud Boy tasked to storm the Capitol. An exciting, knotty, compelling, unsettling, Brechtian environment, where immersive play was punctured by horrendous first-hand accounts.
June 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Played #FightForAmericaGame today with #mesbg 's Alessio Cavatore! Fascinating mix of wargame and performance. Played as a Proud Boy tasked to storm the Capitol. An exciting, knotty, compelling, unsettling, Brechtian environment, where immersive play was punctured by horrendous first-hand accounts.
Very excited to finally get my paws on Scurry! from @stoutstoat.co.uk and the wonderful Border Riding too. Look forward to playing both of these.
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Very excited to finally get my paws on Scurry! from @stoutstoat.co.uk and the wonderful Border Riding too. Look forward to playing both of these.