Pen Gwyn
@pengwynproductions.bsky.social
NE England Co - created to tour Meggie Magicia to 6 theatres & 3 schools in 2022. Premiered at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social in 2021.
Writer/founder/producer: Wendy Errington (Assoc Artist @ Alphabetti)
#theatre #playwright #producer
Writer/founder/producer: Wendy Errington (Assoc Artist @ Alphabetti)
#theatre #playwright #producer
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Pen Gwyn
@pengwynproductions.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Memories of Meggie Magicia on tour. All about a girl, her penguin & magic tricks. A signed picture book version is available via: pengwynproductions2021@gmail.com for £7.99 inc p&p.
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It’s a sign of how insane the news cycle is these days that this historic failure of government policy got just one day of news coverage this week.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
BREAKING: UK’s response to Covid was “too little too late”. Acting faster could have saved 23,000 lives in England according to the public inquiry.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
November 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It’s a sign of how insane the news cycle is these days that this historic failure of government policy got just one day of news coverage this week.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
Not saying that’s right or wrong, but it’s astonishing how quickly the agenda moves on these days.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 26800:
Querying is a slow, anxious process. Don't make it worse by stopping work. Start something new. Have fun with it. At worst, having a new project will take the sting out of rejection. At best, you'll have a second half-finished book when your first is accepted.
Querying is a slow, anxious process. Don't make it worse by stopping work. Start something new. Have fun with it. At worst, having a new project will take the sting out of rejection. At best, you'll have a second half-finished book when your first is accepted.
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 26800:
Querying is a slow, anxious process. Don't make it worse by stopping work. Start something new. Have fun with it. At worst, having a new project will take the sting out of rejection. At best, you'll have a second half-finished book when your first is accepted.
Querying is a slow, anxious process. Don't make it worse by stopping work. Start something new. Have fun with it. At worst, having a new project will take the sting out of rejection. At best, you'll have a second half-finished book when your first is accepted.
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BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
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Over at my YouTube Channel there are 11 poetry workshops, ideal for teachers teaching poetry. In toto, they've had 336,000 views. Looks like some people are finding them useful!
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Official Michael Rosen Channel
Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself.
If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children.
You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Over at my YouTube Channel there are 11 poetry workshops, ideal for teachers teaching poetry. In toto, they've had 336,000 views. Looks like some people are finding them useful!
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
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Happy "WTF do you mean it's already November???" to all who celebrate.
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy "WTF do you mean it's already November???" to all who celebrate.
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“I’ve just had a lasagne!” will forever be my go-to excuse to get out of anything. #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“I’ve just had a lasagne!” will forever be my go-to excuse to get out of anything. #CelebrityTraitors
No fog on the Tyne today.
October 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
No fog on the Tyne today.
Well, this was a treat. Really enjoyed it. Rosie & Gemma were excellent. I got goose bumps at the end.
We are delighted that Rosie Cavaliero (French and Saunders, Gentleman Jack, Friday Night Dinner, Alan Partridge) will be joining Gemma Whelan onstage for the SOLD OUT world premiere reading of Astell and Woolf next Fri 17 Oct as part of WOW North East
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/wow...
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/wow...
October 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Well, this was a treat. Really enjoyed it. Rosie & Gemma were excellent. I got goose bumps at the end.
September highlights. #Acer #RokerPier #FaustoManifesto #FirstEverMedal for walking 30 miles for @cancerresearchuk.org
October 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
September highlights. #Acer #RokerPier #FaustoManifesto #FirstEverMedal for walking 30 miles for @cancerresearchuk.org
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Happy Bookshop Day, an annual celebration of bookshops, booksellers and the joy of shopping local. Where would we be without them?
October 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy Bookshop Day, an annual celebration of bookshops, booksellers and the joy of shopping local. Where would we be without them?
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My wish for this/any platform, is that we might all attempt to see the best in each other (and life) & find enough commonality to get along together.
Contrary to some people’s opinion, the last thing I want is to create enemies & friction.
Less hate… more understanding. 👍
Contrary to some people’s opinion, the last thing I want is to create enemies & friction.
Less hate… more understanding. 👍
October 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My wish for this/any platform, is that we might all attempt to see the best in each other (and life) & find enough commonality to get along together.
Contrary to some people’s opinion, the last thing I want is to create enemies & friction.
Less hate… more understanding. 👍
Contrary to some people’s opinion, the last thing I want is to create enemies & friction.
Less hate… more understanding. 👍
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‘Read as much as possible and while you’re reading, try to see why the writing works.’
— Arthur Kopit
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #books #reading
— Arthur Kopit
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #books #reading
October 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘Read as much as possible and while you’re reading, try to see why the writing works.’
— Arthur Kopit
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #books #reading
— Arthur Kopit
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #books #reading
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Pete in a box, a portrait
October 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Pete in a box, a portrait
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DIANE KEATON transformed American cinema with performances that redefined leading women on screen. From Annie Hall's Oscar-winning charm to The Godfather's quiet strength, she brought intelligence, vulnerability, and style to every role. A huge loss. #RIP
October 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
DIANE KEATON transformed American cinema with performances that redefined leading women on screen. From Annie Hall's Oscar-winning charm to The Godfather's quiet strength, she brought intelligence, vulnerability, and style to every role. A huge loss. #RIP
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#FILM #REVIEW The Thing With Feathers
'keeps the audience on the outside of the father’s emotional collapse.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
'keeps the audience on the outside of the father’s emotional collapse.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
BFI London Film Festival 2025: The Thing with Feathers - The Reviews Hub
Writer and Director: Dylan Southern Max Porter’s 2015 novel about grief is given a big screen adaptation with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. It follows a highly successful stage version with ...
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October 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
#FILM #REVIEW The Thing With Feathers
'keeps the audience on the outside of the father’s emotional collapse.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
'keeps the audience on the outside of the father’s emotional collapse.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
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#FILM #REVIEW Hamnet
'this sensitive and well-paced movie will surprise and floor you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
'this sensitive and well-paced movie will surprise and floor you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
BFI London Film Festival 2025: Hamnet - The Reviews Hub
Writers: Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell Director: Chloé Zhao It would be quiet something to know that the greatest play ever written was written for you, and Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet captures ...
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October 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#FILM #REVIEW Hamnet
'this sensitive and well-paced movie will surprise and floor you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
'this sensitive and well-paced movie will surprise and floor you' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ #LFF thereviewshub.com/bfi-london-f...
Yessss!
Sobbed through the film. Extra sobbed watching this…
Sobbed through the film. Extra sobbed watching this…
northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/i-d.... We are back
I, Daniel Blake | Northern Stage
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.3 m...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Yessss!
Sobbed through the film. Extra sobbed watching this…
Sobbed through the film. Extra sobbed watching this…
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"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." Jon Kabat-Zinn
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." Jon Kabat-Zinn
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‘You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day — so start writing.’
— Shonda Rhimes
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity
— Shonda Rhimes
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
‘You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day — so start writing.’
— Shonda Rhimes
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity
— Shonda Rhimes
writingforwellbeing.co.uk
#writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity
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6 reasons to love @peoplestheatre.bsky.social plus @livetheatre.bsky.social starts its new season strong: traceysinclair.substack.com/p/6-reasons-...
6 reasons to love The People's Theatre
Plus Live's new season kicks off with Bad Lads
traceysinclair.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
6 reasons to love @peoplestheatre.bsky.social plus @livetheatre.bsky.social starts its new season strong: traceysinclair.substack.com/p/6-reasons-...
Glorious walk along (the newly repaired) Roker Pier today. A tale of two halves. #Roker #Sunderland
September 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Glorious walk along (the newly repaired) Roker Pier today. A tale of two halves. #Roker #Sunderland
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Good turnout for the anti-racism demo in Toon today.
September 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Good turnout for the anti-racism demo in Toon today.