James Ley
@jley.bsky.social
Glasgow-based. Playwright. Screenwriter. Director. Sleazy Tiger (coming soon…) Ode to Joy, Wilf and more (…) Rep’d by Sayle Screen.
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James Ley
@jley.bsky.social
· Jun 9
Short Films Starring Ian McKellen, Chris Pine, Archie Panjabi, John C. Reilly And More Headed To Palm Springs International ShortFest
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its 2025 lineup, with films starring Ian McKellen, Chris Pine, John C. Reilly and more.
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Excited and proud of the SLEAZY TIGER team who brought my debut short film to life and that we're part of this awesome lineup. We're world premiering in Palm Springs in a couple of weeks' time. 🐅 🌴⛰️
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Excited and proud of the SLEAZY TIGER team who brought my debut short film to life and that we're part of this awesome lineup. We're world premiering in Palm Springs in a couple of weeks' time. 🐅 🌴⛰️
deadline.com/2025/06/2025...
deadline.com/2025/06/2025...
Short Films Starring Ian McKellen, Chris Pine, Archie Panjabi, John C. Reilly And More Headed To Palm Springs International ShortFest
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its 2025 lineup, with films starring Ian McKellen, Chris Pine, John C. Reilly and more.
deadline.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Excited and proud of the SLEAZY TIGER team who brought my debut short film to life and that we're part of this awesome lineup. We're world premiering in Palm Springs in a couple of weeks' time. 🐅 🌴⛰️
deadline.com/2025/06/2025...
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What are you up to on Sunday 17th August at 6pm? I’ve got some questions for you…
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June 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What are you up to on Sunday 17th August at 6pm? I’ve got some questions for you…
bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:2...
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March 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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I'm not procrastinating; staring at the sea, listening to vintage Starlight Express bootlegs and gnawing on CBD gummie bears is my artistic practice.
I’m not procrastinating; making a 24-hour stock, while dancing to the music of Freddie Mercury and eating warm home-popped popcorn is my artistic practice.
March 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I'm not procrastinating; staring at the sea, listening to vintage Starlight Express bootlegs and gnawing on CBD gummie bears is my artistic practice.
I’m not procrastinating; making a 24-hour stock, while dancing to the music of Freddie Mercury and eating warm home-popped popcorn is my artistic practice.
March 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I’m not procrastinating; making a 24-hour stock, while dancing to the music of Freddie Mercury and eating warm home-popped popcorn is my artistic practice.
I’ve deleted my x account. I don’t want to give them access to my data or hole pics anymore and can’t contribute to it. So I’m here and on Instagram and in Lidl on Saturday mornings. Also quite often in Greggs on Sauchiehall Street. And I dabble in threads but barely.
March 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I’ve deleted my x account. I don’t want to give them access to my data or hole pics anymore and can’t contribute to it. So I’m here and on Instagram and in Lidl on Saturday mornings. Also quite often in Greggs on Sauchiehall Street. And I dabble in threads but barely.
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In Mad About the Boy Renée has proven herself to be the Chaplin of our times. She makes walking cinematic again.
February 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In Mad About the Boy Renée has proven herself to be the Chaplin of our times. She makes walking cinematic again.
Important writing advice. If a character doesn’t have an arc this is ok so long as they do slapstick.
February 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Important writing advice. If a character doesn’t have an arc this is ok so long as they do slapstick.
I’m so excited for this to be out in the world and I hope people have fun with it and make it make sense.
1/2 On the final night of an unsettling Scottish tour with queer music collective The Scottish Queer Animals, Bunny Baxter discovers the importance of finding your tribe. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
The new play by @jley.bsky.social also features recorded songs participants can use as part of their projects.
The new play by @jley.bsky.social also features recorded songs participants can use as part of their projects.
January 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I’m so excited for this to be out in the world and I hope people have fun with it and make it make sense.
I did this lovely thing with these lovely people. And now I’ve got a new spec TV script. www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Introducing our Scripted writer development group 2023/24
We are delighted to introduce the twelve writers who we have been working with since autumn 2023.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I did this lovely thing with these lovely people. And now I’ve got a new spec TV script. www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Thrilling that Drew Droege is in Queer and I really wanted him to do this but I feel he did it with his eyes. youtu.be/S-LRITaHUbI?...
Chloe "Birthdays"
YouTube video by The Orphans
youtu.be
December 16, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Thrilling that Drew Droege is in Queer and I really wanted him to do this but I feel he did it with his eyes. youtu.be/S-LRITaHUbI?...
A lot of the people at the party I was at just now won’t even know there was cheese there but for us sober girls it was the main event and the secret to my effervescent personality. A good sharp cheddar can really elevate one.
December 14, 2024 at 1:42 AM
A lot of the people at the party I was at just now won’t even know there was cheese there but for us sober girls it was the main event and the secret to my effervescent personality. A good sharp cheddar can really elevate one.
Me to the person I sit next to on a packed train who never really gets over the fact I sat next to them as they seem to think it’s their office. I paid £32 too matey.
a man wearing a hat says i 'm here in white letters
ALT: a man wearing a hat says i 'm here in white letters
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December 12, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Me to the person I sit next to on a packed train who never really gets over the fact I sat next to them as they seem to think it’s their office. I paid £32 too matey.
Having a blast working on this with these folks. Far and away the best new writing I’ve worked on this year.
Meet the cast of the Class Act Winter Showcase 🤩
A week today this lovely bunch will bring 19 new scripts by young people from across Edinburgh to life on stage 👏
It's not to be missed, get your tickets here: traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
A week today this lovely bunch will bring 19 new scripts by young people from across Edinburgh to life on stage 👏
It's not to be missed, get your tickets here: traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
December 12, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Having a blast working on this with these folks. Far and away the best new writing I’ve worked on this year.
Starlight Express? Never heard of it. Vote for Kenneth and Suse!
You have till Thursday 9th January to cast your votes, don't miss the chance to have your say!
VOTE NOW
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Maggie & Me directed by @subadasdirects.bsky.social, written by @damianbarr.bsky.social & @jley.bsky.social
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Maggie & Me directed by @subadasdirects.bsky.social, written by @damianbarr.bsky.social & @jley.bsky.social
25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Vote now – Awards.WhatsOnStage.com
Voting is now open for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards You can find out who wins live at the event on 9 February 2025 - tickets are still on sale now. *You can read our privacy policy here.
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December 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Starlight Express? Never heard of it. Vote for Kenneth and Suse!
Awoke with a notion to buy an advent candle. Very much enjoyed the pomp and ceremony of CONCLAVE and I figured you’ve got start somewhere… which is Lakeland apparently.
December 5, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Awoke with a notion to buy an advent candle. Very much enjoyed the pomp and ceremony of CONCLAVE and I figured you’ve got start somewhere… which is Lakeland apparently.
Picture of you on a boat.
Gran Canaria, 1964
Gran Canaria, 1964
November 29, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Picture of you on a boat.
Gran Canaria, 1964
Gran Canaria, 1964
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New Ken Loach film incoming
November 25, 2024 at 7:49 PM
New Ken Loach film incoming
My first record was Mel and Kim’s Respectable and I accidentally melted it by leaving it on top of my teasmade. I don’t think I’m over it.
November 25, 2024 at 6:48 PM
My first record was Mel and Kim’s Respectable and I accidentally melted it by leaving it on top of my teasmade. I don’t think I’m over it.
Post you from a different era?
1992, top of Ben Lomond, when I had a dark room under the stairs and developed my own black and white photos.
1992, top of Ben Lomond, when I had a dark room under the stairs and developed my own black and white photos.
November 20, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Post you from a different era?
1992, top of Ben Lomond, when I had a dark room under the stairs and developed my own black and white photos.
1992, top of Ben Lomond, when I had a dark room under the stairs and developed my own black and white photos.
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THE LOVED ONE - EPISODES 5 & 6 AVAILABLE NOW
We're thrilled to release the latest 2 episodes of The Loved One:
The Holy One by Owen Whitelaw
The Absent One by Sara Shaarawi
🎧 TUNE IN HERE ➡️ tron.co.uk/shows/the-lo...
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS
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We're thrilled to release the latest 2 episodes of The Loved One:
The Holy One by Owen Whitelaw
The Absent One by Sara Shaarawi
🎧 TUNE IN HERE ➡️ tron.co.uk/shows/the-lo...
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS
Show more
November 18, 2024 at 12:19 PM
THE LOVED ONE - EPISODES 5 & 6 AVAILABLE NOW
We're thrilled to release the latest 2 episodes of The Loved One:
The Holy One by Owen Whitelaw
The Absent One by Sara Shaarawi
🎧 TUNE IN HERE ➡️ tron.co.uk/shows/the-lo...
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS
Show more
We're thrilled to release the latest 2 episodes of The Loved One:
The Holy One by Owen Whitelaw
The Absent One by Sara Shaarawi
🎧 TUNE IN HERE ➡️ tron.co.uk/shows/the-lo...
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS
Show more
Up at dawn’s crack to finish my final draft of a TV script on a scheme. This year I’ve been told more times to give things another big push than you hear in a whole series of Call the Midwife… Let’s do this!
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Up at dawn’s crack to finish my final draft of a TV script on a scheme. This year I’ve been told more times to give things another big push than you hear in a whole series of Call the Midwife… Let’s do this!
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"In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times."
~ Bertolt Brecht ~
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times."
~ Bertolt Brecht ~
November 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM
"In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times."
~ Bertolt Brecht ~
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times."
~ Bertolt Brecht ~
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The story that started with a letter in the post. I’ve written for The Sunday Times on the Channel 4 News investigation into John Smyth’s sadistic abuse. Read here:
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
How I exposed the scandal that brought down Justin Welby
The investigation into John Smyth’s abuse that triggered Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation started with an envelope in the post eight years ago
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM
The story that started with a letter in the post. I’ve written for The Sunday Times on the Channel 4 News investigation into John Smyth’s sadistic abuse. Read here:
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...