Art isn't a luxury—it’s a powerhouse! Just 0.01% of gov spend via Arts Council generated £1.35B in 2023. The whole sector? £19.1B & 251,500 jobs! Creativity fuels the economy. 💥🎭

www.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/positiv...

#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #ArtMatters #CultureDrivesGrowth

Delighted to be directing the development of @paulinelynch.bsky.social new play Pecking Order - a is quirky, funny, violent play which, to me, represents the chaos,
confusion and complexities of modern Britain! Catch a reading @dunsplayfest.bsky.social or Biggar Corn Exchange this May.

If, like me, your writing has been stolen for AI training, you might want to take a look at this
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⭐️six weeks till our show!!⭐️
Join us on international women’s day, with a riotous sketch variety show written and performed by women. 💃🏼

8th March 2025
The Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld
£14-£16

Ticket link: lanternhousearts.org/events/witstor…

Right! Let's give *this* one a go. See if the owners can avoid doing something unbelievably thick...

And we’re off. The Women’s Prize for Playwriting is now open for submissions 🏆

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A shout out to let you know that the script submissions window is now open at @mercurytheatre.bsky.social. Details here 👇🏾

www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/...

Closing date for playwright opp coming up this Monday

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Hello Bluesky, I’m sorry I can’t keep up with this platform’s growth! Here’s one for Scottish based playwrights opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...

Nothing I’ve heard on radio has moved me more. A beautiful tribute to a talented man taken far too soon. Really excellent work from all involved. Such strength in love.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Artist development programme with @headlongtheatre.bsky.social for early career directors from outside of London. Includes £5000 bursary and 12 months of development support.
Deadline for applications 10am 27th November.

www.headlong.co.uk/origins

Hi folks. I am here now too.
Please give me a shout/comment/follow so I can follow you especially if we know each other from Twitter (RIP)
#UkTheatreFolks

What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Spend it on the internet, Mary.

Bruntwood Prize for playwrighting (it's a big one guys) is open for submissions til 9th January 2025.

www.writeaplay.co.uk/how-do-i-ent...

Giving this a try when actually I should be at my desk writing. Will I never learn? I’m an actor, playwright, novelist and former AD of Braw Clan theatre company. Interested in a healthier theatre ecosystem and proving to audiences they need the arts (even if they think they don’t). Hello!