Melissa Ainsworth
@melissaainsworth.bsky.social
Acting, writing, and dad dancing are my life!
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📢📢📢 We’re going to #edfringe2025 !!
“The End is Near” by Melissa Ainsworth premiering at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August for a limited run.
#edfringe #newwriting #womenshistory #suffragette #suffragettes #suffragettesoflondon #reproductivefreedom #womensrights #womennotwitches
“The End is Near” by Melissa Ainsworth premiering at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August for a limited run.
#edfringe #newwriting #womenshistory #suffragette #suffragettes #suffragettesoflondon #reproductivefreedom #womensrights #womennotwitches
I'm so excited!!!
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🚇 Tube strikes won’t stop us. This Tue & Wed, bring a friend for free with 2 for 1 tickets!
The End is Near at Drayton Arms Theatre
Code: TUBE241.
🎭 Three women. Three centuries. One fight that still matters.
🎟️https://thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-near
#tubestrikes #london #theatre
The End is Near at Drayton Arms Theatre
Code: TUBE241.
🎭 Three women. Three centuries. One fight that still matters.
🎟️https://thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-near
#tubestrikes #london #theatre
September 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🚇 Tube strikes won’t stop us. This Tue & Wed, bring a friend for free with 2 for 1 tickets!
The End is Near at Drayton Arms Theatre
Code: TUBE241.
🎭 Three women. Three centuries. One fight that still matters.
🎟️https://thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-near
#tubestrikes #london #theatre
The End is Near at Drayton Arms Theatre
Code: TUBE241.
🎭 Three women. Three centuries. One fight that still matters.
🎟️https://thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-near
#tubestrikes #london #theatre
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Cast and playwright interview with @melissaainsworth.bsky.social
Catch THE END IS NEAR in London Sept 9-13 at Drayton Arms Theatre
🎟️ www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-n...
#suffragettes #london #theatre #theatresky
Catch THE END IS NEAR in London Sept 9-13 at Drayton Arms Theatre
🎟️ www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-n...
#suffragettes #london #theatre #theatresky
September 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Cast and playwright interview with @melissaainsworth.bsky.social
Catch THE END IS NEAR in London Sept 9-13 at Drayton Arms Theatre
🎟️ www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-n...
#suffragettes #london #theatre #theatresky
Catch THE END IS NEAR in London Sept 9-13 at Drayton Arms Theatre
🎟️ www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-end-is-n...
#suffragettes #london #theatre #theatresky
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The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity for gender equality, with a mission to create a society where women and girls are equal, free to fulfill their potential, and have power and opportunity in all aspects of life.
@fawcettsociety.bsky.social
#postshowdiscussion
@fawcettsociety.bsky.social
#postshowdiscussion
September 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity for gender equality, with a mission to create a society where women and girls are equal, free to fulfill their potential, and have power and opportunity in all aspects of life.
@fawcettsociety.bsky.social
#postshowdiscussion
@fawcettsociety.bsky.social
#postshowdiscussion
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“Intense. Powerful. Raw. Beautiful. Heartbreaking.” Some of the words that our audiences are using to describe THE END IS NEAR. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Get your tickets for The End is Near at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
#endisneartheplay #edfringe25 #women
Get your tickets for The End is Near at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
#endisneartheplay #edfringe25 #women
August 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
💜💜💜
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August 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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More audience feedback from opening day!! 💫
#theendisnearplay #edfringe #suffragettes #women #womensrights
#theendisnearplay #edfringe #suffragettes #women #womensrights
August 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
More audience feedback from opening day!! 💫
#theendisnearplay #edfringe #suffragettes #women #womensrights
#theendisnearplay #edfringe #suffragettes #women #womensrights
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THE END IS NEAR audience feedback from opening today at #edfringe 💫
#theendisnearplay #suffragettes #women #womensrights
#theendisnearplay #suffragettes #women #womensrights
August 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
THE END IS NEAR audience feedback from opening today at #edfringe 💫
#theendisnearplay #suffragettes #women #womensrights
#theendisnearplay #suffragettes #women #womensrights
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We have officially opened THE END IS NEAR and we are so grateful for our positive audience feedback so far.💫
#theendisnearplay
#theendisnearplay
August 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We have officially opened THE END IS NEAR and we are so grateful for our positive audience feedback so far.💫
#theendisnearplay
#theendisnearplay
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#EdFringe @persistenttheatre.bsky.social
The End Is Near.
* Yes this Is worth a trip to Leith
* Yes this needs to be said now
* Yes you should go and reflect
Excellent, go see before these inconvenient slices of history are rewritten!
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
The End Is Near.
* Yes this Is worth a trip to Leith
* Yes this needs to be said now
* Yes you should go and reflect
Excellent, go see before these inconvenient slices of history are rewritten!
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Relaxed Performance
www.edfringe.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#EdFringe @persistenttheatre.bsky.social
The End Is Near.
* Yes this Is worth a trip to Leith
* Yes this needs to be said now
* Yes you should go and reflect
Excellent, go see before these inconvenient slices of history are rewritten!
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
The End Is Near.
* Yes this Is worth a trip to Leith
* Yes this needs to be said now
* Yes you should go and reflect
Excellent, go see before these inconvenient slices of history are rewritten!
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
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We open at @edfringe.bsky.social tomorrow! Have you got your tickets yet?
🎶 “Bread and Roses” sung by the cast.
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#edfringe #edfringe25 #newwriting #suffragettes #womensrights #march #breadandroses
🎶 “Bread and Roses” sung by the cast.
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#edfringe #edfringe25 #newwriting #suffragettes #womensrights #march #breadandroses
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We open at @edfringe.bsky.social tomorrow! Have you got your tickets yet?
🎶 “Bread and Roses” sung by the cast.
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#edfringe #edfringe25 #newwriting #suffragettes #womensrights #march #breadandroses
🎶 “Bread and Roses” sung by the cast.
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#edfringe #edfringe25 #newwriting #suffragettes #womensrights #march #breadandroses
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Had a fab time this morning with @melissaainsworth.bsky.social and @chlojo18.bsky.social today at Banana Row Studio!!
Thank you to Sam for all your help and dealing with us today 😅
#singing #recordingstudio #performer #performingarts #music #actor #acting
Thank you to Sam for all your help and dealing with us today 😅
#singing #recordingstudio #performer #performingarts #music #actor #acting
August 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Had a fab time this morning with @melissaainsworth.bsky.social and @chlojo18.bsky.social today at Banana Row Studio!!
Thank you to Sam for all your help and dealing with us today 😅
#singing #recordingstudio #performer #performingarts #music #actor #acting
Thank you to Sam for all your help and dealing with us today 😅
#singing #recordingstudio #performer #performingarts #music #actor #acting
Had an amazing time at the recording studio for The End is Near. 💜
August 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Had an amazing time at the recording studio for The End is Near. 💜
Caroline from The End is Near
With Persistent Theatre Productions
Photos done by Twin City Pictures
I'm so excited to have written this play and to be playing Caroline. Not to mention working alongside some fantastic people!
Fringe dates: 18th - 22nd August
London dates: 9th-13th September
With Persistent Theatre Productions
Photos done by Twin City Pictures
I'm so excited to have written this play and to be playing Caroline. Not to mention working alongside some fantastic people!
Fringe dates: 18th - 22nd August
London dates: 9th-13th September
August 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Caroline from The End is Near
With Persistent Theatre Productions
Photos done by Twin City Pictures
I'm so excited to have written this play and to be playing Caroline. Not to mention working alongside some fantastic people!
Fringe dates: 18th - 22nd August
London dates: 9th-13th September
With Persistent Theatre Productions
Photos done by Twin City Pictures
I'm so excited to have written this play and to be playing Caroline. Not to mention working alongside some fantastic people!
Fringe dates: 18th - 22nd August
London dates: 9th-13th September
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"It’s been five hundred years, and yet…here we are"
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍St. James Church Leith, Venue 420
🗓️ August 18-22, 2pm
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
#QuickFlyer #edfringe #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍St. James Church Leith, Venue 420
🗓️ August 18-22, 2pm
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
#QuickFlyer #edfringe #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom
August 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"It’s been five hundred years, and yet…here we are"
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍St. James Church Leith, Venue 420
🗓️ August 18-22, 2pm
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
#QuickFlyer #edfringe #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍St. James Church Leith, Venue 420
🗓️ August 18-22, 2pm
📷 by Twincity Picture, Tom Duncan
#QuickFlyer #edfringe #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom
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#Quickflyer #edfringe #london
"Here I am, they own my body like property. They own me. Pro-life? Well fuck off! You’re letting me die here."
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
📍 Edinburgh Fringe
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church Leith
📍 London
📅 Sept 9–13 | Drayton Arms Theatre
"Here I am, they own my body like property. They own me. Pro-life? Well fuck off! You’re letting me die here."
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
📍 Edinburgh Fringe
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church Leith
📍 London
📅 Sept 9–13 | Drayton Arms Theatre
August 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#Quickflyer #edfringe #london
"Here I am, they own my body like property. They own me. Pro-life? Well fuck off! You’re letting me die here."
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
📍 Edinburgh Fringe
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church Leith
📍 London
📅 Sept 9–13 | Drayton Arms Theatre
"Here I am, they own my body like property. They own me. Pro-life? Well fuck off! You’re letting me die here."
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
📍 Edinburgh Fringe
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church Leith
📍 London
📅 Sept 9–13 | Drayton Arms Theatre
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The cast had an adventure today to Banana Row Studio in order to record something special for the show!
Big thanks to Sam for all your help today!!!
#edfringe #edinburgh #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom #newwriting #women #endisneartheplay #london #londontheatre #offwestend #pubtheatreslondon
Big thanks to Sam for all your help today!!!
#edfringe #edinburgh #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom #newwriting #women #endisneartheplay #london #londontheatre #offwestend #pubtheatreslondon
August 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The cast had an adventure today to Banana Row Studio in order to record something special for the show!
Big thanks to Sam for all your help today!!!
#edfringe #edinburgh #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom #newwriting #women #endisneartheplay #london #londontheatre #offwestend #pubtheatreslondon
Big thanks to Sam for all your help today!!!
#edfringe #edinburgh #suffragettes #reproductivefreedom #newwriting #women #endisneartheplay #london #londontheatre #offwestend #pubtheatreslondon
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#quickflyer #edfringe
“The end is near! He howled.”
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍 Venue 420, St. James Church Leith
🗓️August 18-22, 1 hour, 2pm
“The end is near! He howled.”
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍 Venue 420, St. James Church Leith
🗓️August 18-22, 1 hour, 2pm
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
#quickflyer #edfringe
“The end is near! He howled.”
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍 Venue 420, St. James Church Leith
🗓️August 18-22, 1 hour, 2pm
“The end is near! He howled.”
THE END IS NEAR by Melissa Ainsworth
🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📍 Venue 420, St. James Church Leith
🗓️August 18-22, 1 hour, 2pm
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“The End is Near”
🎭 Edinburgh Aug 18–22 • London Sept 9–13
🎟 Tickets: Links in bio
“Deeds not words.”
#quickflyer
🎭 Edinburgh Aug 18–22 • London Sept 9–13
🎟 Tickets: Links in bio
“Deeds not words.”
#quickflyer
August 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
“The End is Near”
🎭 Edinburgh Aug 18–22 • London Sept 9–13
🎟 Tickets: Links in bio
“Deeds not words.”
#quickflyer
🎭 Edinburgh Aug 18–22 • London Sept 9–13
🎟 Tickets: Links in bio
“Deeds not words.”
#quickflyer
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We open this amazing and poignant little show in one week! Get your tickets for either our @edfringe.bsky.social run or our London run!
#edfringe #theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #womensrights
#edfringe #theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #womensrights
“The End is Near” opens in 1 week.
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
August 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We open this amazing and poignant little show in one week! Get your tickets for either our @edfringe.bsky.social run or our London run!
#edfringe #theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #womensrights
#edfringe #theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #womensrights
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“The End is Near” opens in 1 week.
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
August 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“The End is Near” opens in 1 week.
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
🗓️Aug 18-22
📍St. James Church Leith
🔗 www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
📷 by Twin City Pictures
#theendisnearplay #suffragettehistory #marchofthewomen #edfringe #womensrightsarehumanrights #womennotwitches
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🎭 The End is Near
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church
🎟 Book now → www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#TheEndIsNearPlay #MarchOfTheWomen #SuffragetteHistory #FeministTheatre #EdFringe #WomensHistory #edfringe2025
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church
🎟 Book now → www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#TheEndIsNearPlay #MarchOfTheWomen #SuffragetteHistory #FeministTheatre #EdFringe #WomensHistory #edfringe2025
August 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🎭 The End is Near
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church
🎟 Book now → www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#TheEndIsNearPlay #MarchOfTheWomen #SuffragetteHistory #FeministTheatre #EdFringe #WomensHistory #edfringe2025
📅 Aug 18–22 | St. James Church
🎟 Book now → www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
#TheEndIsNearPlay #MarchOfTheWomen #SuffragetteHistory #FeministTheatre #EdFringe #WomensHistory #edfringe2025
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Does anyone have any Edinburgh Fringe show recommendations?
I'm in Edinburgh in 2 weeks and want to see as many shows as my budget can allow!
I'm looking forward to seeing @persistenttheatre.bsky.social The End is Near, but would love to see more!
#fyp #edfringe #theatre #Edinburgh #fringe
I'm in Edinburgh in 2 weeks and want to see as many shows as my budget can allow!
I'm looking forward to seeing @persistenttheatre.bsky.social The End is Near, but would love to see more!
#fyp #edfringe #theatre #Edinburgh #fringe
August 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Does anyone have any Edinburgh Fringe show recommendations?
I'm in Edinburgh in 2 weeks and want to see as many shows as my budget can allow!
I'm looking forward to seeing @persistenttheatre.bsky.social The End is Near, but would love to see more!
#fyp #edfringe #theatre #Edinburgh #fringe
I'm in Edinburgh in 2 weeks and want to see as many shows as my budget can allow!
I'm looking forward to seeing @persistenttheatre.bsky.social The End is Near, but would love to see more!
#fyp #edfringe #theatre #Edinburgh #fringe
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Only 10 days till our first show! 🎉
Have you bought your tickets yet?
#edfringe #endisnearshow #edinbrugh #theatre #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductiverights #women #fyp
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
Have you bought your tickets yet?
#edfringe #endisnearshow #edinbrugh #theatre #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductiverights #women #fyp
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Relaxed Performance
www.edfringe.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Only 10 days till our first show! 🎉
Have you bought your tickets yet?
#edfringe #endisnearshow #edinbrugh #theatre #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductiverights #women #fyp
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
Have you bought your tickets yet?
#edfringe #endisnearshow #edinbrugh #theatre #womennotwitches #suffragettes #reproductiverights #women #fyp
www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
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Listen to playwright @melissaainsworth.bsky.social speak about “The End is Near” on the wonderful podcast, “Spotlight on Her”
open.spotify.com/episode/5bEK...
#theendisnearplay #newwriting #edfringe #london #suffragettes #womennotwitches #womensrights
open.spotify.com/episode/5bEK...
#theendisnearplay #newwriting #edfringe #london #suffragettes #womennotwitches #womensrights
Episode 3 - The End is Near by Melissa Ainsworth
Spotlight on Her · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Listen to playwright @melissaainsworth.bsky.social speak about “The End is Near” on the wonderful podcast, “Spotlight on Her”
open.spotify.com/episode/5bEK...
#theendisnearplay #newwriting #edfringe #london #suffragettes #womennotwitches #womensrights
open.spotify.com/episode/5bEK...
#theendisnearplay #newwriting #edfringe #london #suffragettes #womennotwitches #womensrights