Annette Brook
@nettfunk.bsky.social
Playwright. South London. | Part of @mtctheatre.bsky.social | Criterion New Writers 2025 | Comms Manager @firststory.bsky.social
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Annette Brook
@nettfunk.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Announcing a new rogues' gallery of inspiring mid-career writers for @CriTheatre New Writing 2025 - this is group 27 - Annette Brook, Charlotte Anne Tilley, Maximo Huerta, Roann McCloskey, Roli Okorodudu & Shaun Kitchener - congratulations :)
Really excited to be on the Criterion New Writers programme in January! ✏️✏️✏️
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Excited to announce our 2026 festival headliners.
Young Writers Festival North: acclaimed author & illustrator Lize Meddings @sadghostclub.bsky.social. 2 March, Lowry.
Young Writers Festival Cambridge: Carnegie nominated author @amdassu.bsky.social. 21 April.
firststory.org.uk/ywf26-regist...
Young Writers Festival North: acclaimed author & illustrator Lize Meddings @sadghostclub.bsky.social. 2 March, Lowry.
Young Writers Festival Cambridge: Carnegie nominated author @amdassu.bsky.social. 21 April.
firststory.org.uk/ywf26-regist...
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Excited to announce our 2026 festival headliners.
Young Writers Festival North: acclaimed author & illustrator Lize Meddings @sadghostclub.bsky.social. 2 March, Lowry.
Young Writers Festival Cambridge: Carnegie nominated author @amdassu.bsky.social. 21 April.
firststory.org.uk/ywf26-regist...
Young Writers Festival North: acclaimed author & illustrator Lize Meddings @sadghostclub.bsky.social. 2 March, Lowry.
Young Writers Festival Cambridge: Carnegie nominated author @amdassu.bsky.social. 21 April.
firststory.org.uk/ywf26-regist...
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We are recruiting for 2 interns:
PROGRAMME & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN
National Living Wage/London Living Wage
Part time
FTC Nov 25-Jan 26
Manchester or London
ASSISTANT FESTIVAL PRODUCER INTERN
£3,420 FTC at National Living Wage
40 days (part time) Dec 25–Apr 26
Manchester
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
PROGRAMME & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN
National Living Wage/London Living Wage
Part time
FTC Nov 25-Jan 26
Manchester or London
ASSISTANT FESTIVAL PRODUCER INTERN
£3,420 FTC at National Living Wage
40 days (part time) Dec 25–Apr 26
Manchester
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
October 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We are recruiting for 2 interns:
PROGRAMME & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN
National Living Wage/London Living Wage
Part time
FTC Nov 25-Jan 26
Manchester or London
ASSISTANT FESTIVAL PRODUCER INTERN
£3,420 FTC at National Living Wage
40 days (part time) Dec 25–Apr 26
Manchester
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
PROGRAMME & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN
National Living Wage/London Living Wage
Part time
FTC Nov 25-Jan 26
Manchester or London
ASSISTANT FESTIVAL PRODUCER INTERN
£3,420 FTC at National Living Wage
40 days (part time) Dec 25–Apr 26
Manchester
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR THESE TWO ROLES⬇️
Full details: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Both close: Tuesday 27 May.
Full details: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Both close: Tuesday 27 May.
We are recruiting:
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
May 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR THESE TWO ROLES⬇️
Full details: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Both close: Tuesday 27 May.
Full details: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Both close: Tuesday 27 May.
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AND THE EBU BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF
May 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
AND THE EBU BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF
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We are publishing our fifth annual Black Issue on 27th June 2025, guest edited by associate editor Natasha Onwuemezi. Submissions are now welcomed for the issue 👇 #BookSky
Submissions open for The Bookseller's fifth annual Black issue
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May 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We are publishing our fifth annual Black Issue on 27th June 2025, guest edited by associate editor Natasha Onwuemezi. Submissions are now welcomed for the issue 👇 #BookSky
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We are recruiting:
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We are recruiting:
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.
Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.
Both roles close 27 May 2025.
firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
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SWEP continues. Emergency accommodation is open and ready to welcome those in need.
If you see someone in need, alert Street Link to help connect them with support. #BeTheLink
If you see someone in need, alert Street Link to help connect them with support. #BeTheLink
March 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
SWEP continues. Emergency accommodation is open and ready to welcome those in need.
If you see someone in need, alert Street Link to help connect them with support. #BeTheLink
If you see someone in need, alert Street Link to help connect them with support. #BeTheLink
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Perfect for this time of year
From Credo
From Credo
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Perfect for this time of year
From Credo
From Credo
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We are currently seeking an Operations Assistant (£26-27K, full time, hybrid 3-4 days in our London office).
This is a key role, providing support to our operations and the programmes we deliver across our regions.
More info and to apply: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Closes: Monday 17 March
This is a key role, providing support to our operations and the programmes we deliver across our regions.
More info and to apply: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Closes: Monday 17 March
February 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are currently seeking an Operations Assistant (£26-27K, full time, hybrid 3-4 days in our London office).
This is a key role, providing support to our operations and the programmes we deliver across our regions.
More info and to apply: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Closes: Monday 17 March
This is a key role, providing support to our operations and the programmes we deliver across our regions.
More info and to apply: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
Closes: Monday 17 March
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Claudia deserves a BAFTA for this moment alone #TheTraitors
January 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Claudia deserves a BAFTA for this moment alone #TheTraitors
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We are currently seeking a paid Publishing Intern to work with our Editorial & Production Manager on our anthologies production. The postholder should be aged 18-25. Candidates based in the North West, Yorkshire, East Mids will be given priority. Closes: 27 January 2025. firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
January 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We are currently seeking a paid Publishing Intern to work with our Editorial & Production Manager on our anthologies production. The postholder should be aged 18-25. Candidates based in the North West, Yorkshire, East Mids will be given priority. Closes: 27 January 2025. firststory.org.uk/vacancies/
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Already it is nearly 10 minutes lighter than the shortest day of the year, and by next Friday it will be 20 mins lighter.
Baby steps, but we’re getting there.
Baby steps, but we’re getting there.
January 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Already it is nearly 10 minutes lighter than the shortest day of the year, and by next Friday it will be 20 mins lighter.
Baby steps, but we’re getting there.
Baby steps, but we’re getting there.
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The #RatingsUKAwards Shortlist is NOW OPEN! Your votes have whittled down every category and the final battle is now ON. Support your favourites and use the hashtag! You have two weeks to get your votes in (you can vote multiple times).
LINK: forms.gle/1nojx1ecxojz...
LINK: forms.gle/1nojx1ecxojz...
December 29, 2024 at 2:05 PM
The #RatingsUKAwards Shortlist is NOW OPEN! Your votes have whittled down every category and the final battle is now ON. Support your favourites and use the hashtag! You have two weeks to get your votes in (you can vote multiple times).
LINK: forms.gle/1nojx1ecxojz...
LINK: forms.gle/1nojx1ecxojz...
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Im sorry but there’s a new standard now if we are talking about acting range.
December 26, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Im sorry but there’s a new standard now if we are talking about acting range.
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Christmas Mental Health Support
SAMARITANS (24/7, open for everyone)
call: 116123
email: jo@samaritans.org
CALM (5pm - midnight every day, open for everyone)
call: 0800585858
WhatsApp: 02045876634
PAPYRUS (24/7, under-35s only)
call: 08000684141
text: 88247
#ChristmasEve #ChristmasDay #BoxingDay
SAMARITANS (24/7, open for everyone)
call: 116123
email: jo@samaritans.org
CALM (5pm - midnight every day, open for everyone)
call: 0800585858
WhatsApp: 02045876634
PAPYRUS (24/7, under-35s only)
call: 08000684141
text: 88247
#ChristmasEve #ChristmasDay #BoxingDay
December 24, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Christmas Mental Health Support
SAMARITANS (24/7, open for everyone)
call: 116123
email: jo@samaritans.org
CALM (5pm - midnight every day, open for everyone)
call: 0800585858
WhatsApp: 02045876634
PAPYRUS (24/7, under-35s only)
call: 08000684141
text: 88247
#ChristmasEve #ChristmasDay #BoxingDay
SAMARITANS (24/7, open for everyone)
call: 116123
email: jo@samaritans.org
CALM (5pm - midnight every day, open for everyone)
call: 0800585858
WhatsApp: 02045876634
PAPYRUS (24/7, under-35s only)
call: 08000684141
text: 88247
#ChristmasEve #ChristmasDay #BoxingDay
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The vote remains open. Will your favourites be shortlisted? Are you a fan of #AbbottElementary, #Bridgerton, #TheTraitors, #OneDay or even #BGT & #FamilyGuy?! They’re all long-listed, so show your support now!
Link: forms.gle/89NYPZ2RKR43...
Link: forms.gle/89NYPZ2RKR43...
December 14, 2024 at 6:33 PM
The vote remains open. Will your favourites be shortlisted? Are you a fan of #AbbottElementary, #Bridgerton, #TheTraitors, #OneDay or even #BGT & #FamilyGuy?! They’re all long-listed, so show your support now!
Link: forms.gle/89NYPZ2RKR43...
Link: forms.gle/89NYPZ2RKR43...
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We've just published our Impact Report for the last academic year 2023/24. Take a look on the First Story website: firststory.org.uk/download/fir...
A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.
A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.
December 10, 2024 at 2:19 PM
We've just published our Impact Report for the last academic year 2023/24. Take a look on the First Story website: firststory.org.uk/download/fir...
A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.
A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.
Really excited to be on the Criterion New Writers programme in January! ✏️✏️✏️
Announcing a new rogues' gallery of inspiring mid-career writers for @CriTheatre New Writing 2025 - this is group 27 - Annette Brook, Charlotte Anne Tilley, Maximo Huerta, Roann McCloskey, Roli Okorodudu & Shaun Kitchener - congratulations :)
November 30, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Really excited to be on the Criterion New Writers programme in January! ✏️✏️✏️
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THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
November 24, 2024 at 7:04 PM
THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).
Read & chat with your book buddy.
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
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✨Last night at Old Library New Cross
🎭MTCTheatre
🪟 #Evanescence, Bring me to life inspired:
🧠 Versus: Mark Daniels
🐦⬛A Murder Of Crows @nettfunk.bsky.social
🏕️Natter: TyrekeLeslie
🍄The Dawn Needs Saving: EmmaRead
👏
🙏 Next up: Madonna, Like a Prayer
#theatre #newcross
🎭MTCTheatre
🪟 #Evanescence, Bring me to life inspired:
🧠 Versus: Mark Daniels
🐦⬛A Murder Of Crows @nettfunk.bsky.social
🏕️Natter: TyrekeLeslie
🍄The Dawn Needs Saving: EmmaRead
👏
🙏 Next up: Madonna, Like a Prayer
#theatre #newcross
November 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM
✨Last night at Old Library New Cross
🎭MTCTheatre
🪟 #Evanescence, Bring me to life inspired:
🧠 Versus: Mark Daniels
🐦⬛A Murder Of Crows @nettfunk.bsky.social
🏕️Natter: TyrekeLeslie
🍄The Dawn Needs Saving: EmmaRead
👏
🙏 Next up: Madonna, Like a Prayer
#theatre #newcross
🎭MTCTheatre
🪟 #Evanescence, Bring me to life inspired:
🧠 Versus: Mark Daniels
🐦⬛A Murder Of Crows @nettfunk.bsky.social
🏕️Natter: TyrekeLeslie
🍄The Dawn Needs Saving: EmmaRead
👏
🙏 Next up: Madonna, Like a Prayer
#theatre #newcross