Phelim McDermott
@openspacer.bsky.social
I improvise. I open space, I facilitate. I make unforgettable theatre, amongst others. Director My Neighbour Totoro.
Artistic Director @ www.improbable.co.uk
www.devotedanddisgruntled.com
Artistic Director @ www.improbable.co.uk
www.devotedanddisgruntled.com
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One of my favourite movies genres is 'absolutely pissing it down.'
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
One of my favourite movies genres is 'absolutely pissing it down.'
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Introducing Improbable Moves! A playful, accessible movement class, open to all ages- from seven to seventy and beyond – and suitable for all levels of experience, from the nervous and new, to the seasoned and confident dancer.
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Introducing Improbable Moves! A playful, accessible movement class, open to all ages- from seven to seventy and beyond – and suitable for all levels of experience, from the nervous and new, to the seasoned and confident dancer.
Some big news… because she is great!
🎭 Big Improbable news: Matilda Leyser is now Co-Artistic Director!
After years as Associate Director, performer, writer & Open Space champion — she joins Phelim & Lee in leading the company.
“It may still be weird, or wild, but it won’t be lonely.”
Read her beautiful reflection 👉 buff.ly/2kzlE9X
After years as Associate Director, performer, writer & Open Space champion — she joins Phelim & Lee in leading the company.
“It may still be weird, or wild, but it won’t be lonely.”
Read her beautiful reflection 👉 buff.ly/2kzlE9X
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Some big news… because she is great!
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Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
This
Personal note: London has been home for a very, very long time, but as of today, I am also officially a Brit - that is to say, a British citizen. I feel relieved and I feel grateful - but not, perhaps, in the forelock-tugging way GB News/Starmer expect a new immigrant to be.
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This
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The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
I wish every American would watch this video.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
This news can be considered old (as it was announced last month) but it is definitely worth knowing, as the My Neighbour Totoro stage show continues to receive success at the London West End as org…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
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famous artwork but with a twist: thread
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
famous artwork but with a twist: thread
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Absolutely delightful time watching the live stage performance of my neighbour Totoro. Puppetry unlike anything I've ever seen (both Totoro's in these shots are fully puppeteered characters in the show and you can see their size in comparison to the actors beside them)
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Absolutely delightful time watching the live stage performance of my neighbour Totoro. Puppetry unlike anything I've ever seen (both Totoro's in these shots are fully puppeteered characters in the show and you can see their size in comparison to the actors beside them)
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Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
Wake up and smell the onions and mustard.
November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Wake up and smell the onions and mustard.
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#MorningVibe
Your vote is your voice — your power to shape the future, protect rights, & demand accountability. Every ballot is a stand for justice, progress, & hope. Don’t sit out — show up, speak up, & vote blue like the future depends on it. Because it does.
Your vote is your voice — your power to shape the future, protect rights, & demand accountability. Every ballot is a stand for justice, progress, & hope. Don’t sit out — show up, speak up, & vote blue like the future depends on it. Because it does.
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#MorningVibe
Your vote is your voice — your power to shape the future, protect rights, & demand accountability. Every ballot is a stand for justice, progress, & hope. Don’t sit out — show up, speak up, & vote blue like the future depends on it. Because it does.
Your vote is your voice — your power to shape the future, protect rights, & demand accountability. Every ballot is a stand for justice, progress, & hope. Don’t sit out — show up, speak up, & vote blue like the future depends on it. Because it does.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Does this mean there will be a 30th @improbable1.bsky.social birthday event next year? @openspacer.bsky.social @leesimpson.bsky.social 😊🎉
October 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Does this mean there will be a 30th @improbable1.bsky.social birthday event next year? @openspacer.bsky.social @leesimpson.bsky.social 😊🎉
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There is no more magical show on in London this Christmas than My Neighbour Totoro.
Planning a Christmas theatre treat? The hosts of your local pantomime will, of course, welcome you: but if you’re after something big, how about My Neighbour Totoro, at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre?
https://downthetubes.net/time-to-book-a-christmas-treat-my-neighbor-totoro-awaits/
https://downthetubes.net/time-to-book-a-christmas-treat-my-neighbor-totoro-awaits/
October 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
There is no more magical show on in London this Christmas than My Neighbour Totoro.
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The Producers at the Garrick is no longer my Top Rated (by the critics) Limited Run West End Show. Its run has been extended to 19 Sept 26, so it’s moved to my list of Long Running Shows, where it’s again the best rated production, alongside Cabaret & My Neighbour Totoro
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October 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Producers at the Garrick is no longer my Top Rated (by the critics) Limited Run West End Show. Its run has been extended to 19 Sept 26, so it’s moved to my list of Long Running Shows, where it’s again the best rated production, alongside Cabaret & My Neighbour Totoro
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Went to see the stage show of My Neighbour Totoro yesterday as a treat for the end of a very busy week. What an amazing show! I was brought to tears at moments 🥰 10000 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Went to see the stage show of My Neighbour Totoro yesterday as a treat for the end of a very busy week. What an amazing show! I was brought to tears at moments 🥰 10000 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My Neighbour Totoro. Gillian Lynne Theatre. #westend #london #tickets #uktheatre #play #theatre https://www.uktw.co.uk/L02031817621/
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
My Neighbour Totoro. Gillian Lynne Theatre. #westend #london #tickets #uktheatre #play #theatre https://www.uktw.co.uk/L02031817621/
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The news is out!
My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026!
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚
📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC
totoroshow.com/news/
My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026!
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚
📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC
totoroshow.com/news/
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The news is out!
My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026!
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚
📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC
totoroshow.com/news/
My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026!
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚
📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC
totoroshow.com/news/
You can’t dance in here this is the ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM
You can’t dance in here this is the ballroom.
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Primeres imatges d'"Akhnaten" de Philip Glass, enregistrades en directe a l'assaig general al Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona.
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AKHNATEN - Gran Teatre del Liceu - Barcelona 2025
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October 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Primeres imatges d'"Akhnaten" de Philip Glass, enregistrades en directe a l'assaig general al Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona.
#teatre #teatremusical #elwebdelsmusicals #moltmésqueunapàginaweb #teatrecatalà #teatrelíric
#teatre #teatremusical #elwebdelsmusicals #moltmésqueunapàginaweb #teatrecatalà #teatrelíric