Sam Bain
@sambain.bsky.social
Head of Programming & Producing @ Norwich Theatre. Notts lass, Scottish roots. Fuelled by wine, chocolate and Morecambe & Wise. Views my own.
September 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Obligatory post-Fringe stats:
🎭 49 performances of my shows
👀 58 shows seen
☕️ 47 planned meetings
🍺 untold impromptu ones
⭐️ 9 x 5 star reviews
🌟 82.5 stars in total so far
💡 Herald & Times recs
🏆 an award nomination
🚶♀️ 284 miles walked
Checking into a hotel for a sleep before travelling!
🎭 49 performances of my shows
👀 58 shows seen
☕️ 47 planned meetings
🍺 untold impromptu ones
⭐️ 9 x 5 star reviews
🌟 82.5 stars in total so far
💡 Herald & Times recs
🏆 an award nomination
🚶♀️ 284 miles walked
Checking into a hotel for a sleep before travelling!
August 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Obligatory post-Fringe stats:
🎭 49 performances of my shows
👀 58 shows seen
☕️ 47 planned meetings
🍺 untold impromptu ones
⭐️ 9 x 5 star reviews
🌟 82.5 stars in total so far
💡 Herald & Times recs
🏆 an award nomination
🚶♀️ 284 miles walked
Checking into a hotel for a sleep before travelling!
🎭 49 performances of my shows
👀 58 shows seen
☕️ 47 planned meetings
🍺 untold impromptu ones
⭐️ 9 x 5 star reviews
🌟 82.5 stars in total so far
💡 Herald & Times recs
🏆 an award nomination
🚶♀️ 284 miles walked
Checking into a hotel for a sleep before travelling!
Only 3 more chances to catch the AWARD NOMINATED show Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me.
It's AWARD NOMINATED. 8.25pm tonight, Sat and Sun. Underbelly Bristo Sq.
Did I mention it's AWARD NOMINATED?
#edfringe
It's AWARD NOMINATED. 8.25pm tonight, Sat and Sun. Underbelly Bristo Sq.
Did I mention it's AWARD NOMINATED?
#edfringe
August 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Only 3 more chances to catch the AWARD NOMINATED show Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me.
It's AWARD NOMINATED. 8.25pm tonight, Sat and Sun. Underbelly Bristo Sq.
Did I mention it's AWARD NOMINATED?
#edfringe
It's AWARD NOMINATED. 8.25pm tonight, Sat and Sun. Underbelly Bristo Sq.
Did I mention it's AWARD NOMINATED?
#edfringe
I've not scheduled anthing this morning (til 2pm) and am in Pleasance Courtyard if anyone's about and wants a chat. I'm a UK venue programmer, also producing shows here at Pleasance & Underbelly, and previously worked for the Fringe Society. Black jacket, black top, curly hair tied back.
#edfringe
#edfringe
August 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I've not scheduled anthing this morning (til 2pm) and am in Pleasance Courtyard if anyone's about and wants a chat. I'm a UK venue programmer, also producing shows here at Pleasance & Underbelly, and previously worked for the Fringe Society. Black jacket, black top, curly hair tied back.
#edfringe
#edfringe
My Edinburgh train is full of scouts heading to a camp somewhere. Please god let it be somewhere 1 stop away....
July 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
My Edinburgh train is full of scouts heading to a camp somewhere. Please god let it be somewhere 1 stop away....
It's silly season! Today I've already checked in with Emmy Happisburgh and the Second Summer of Love team in Stage Two, and Harry Baker who is doing 2 shows over at the Playhouse. Now I'm away on a 6-hour train journey to Chester to rehearse Spy Movie: The Play!'s hour-long version for Edinburgh.
July 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's silly season! Today I've already checked in with Emmy Happisburgh and the Second Summer of Love team in Stage Two, and Harry Baker who is doing 2 shows over at the Playhouse. Now I'm away on a 6-hour train journey to Chester to rehearse Spy Movie: The Play!'s hour-long version for Edinburgh.
I will be at #edfringe to programme shows and connect with artists/companies. A bit about what in particular I’m looking for 🧵
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.
June 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I will be at #edfringe to programme shows and connect with artists/companies. A bit about what in particular I’m looking for 🧵
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.
Reposted by Sam Bain
Five years in the making, Joe Tracini is ready to share 10 Things I Hate About Me, at #Edinburgh Fringe.
@paulsullivanpr.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @mustseetheatre.bsky.social #edfringe
@paulsullivanpr.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @mustseetheatre.bsky.social #edfringe
EdFringe | Five years in the making, Joe Tracini is ready to share 10 Things I Hate About Me, at Edinburgh Fringe
Actor, author, presenter, comedian and British champion magician, Joe Tracini, and Norwich Theatre bring his new show, Ten Things I
mustseetheatre.com
June 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Five years in the making, Joe Tracini is ready to share 10 Things I Hate About Me, at #Edinburgh Fringe.
@paulsullivanpr.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @mustseetheatre.bsky.social #edfringe
@paulsullivanpr.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @mustseetheatre.bsky.social #edfringe
Reposted by Sam Bain
You’ve got to hand it to Tupperware. So versatile.
National Trust rangers do this year’s puffin weigh-in on the Farne Islands
National Trust rangers do this year’s puffin weigh-in on the Farne Islands
May 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
You’ve got to hand it to Tupperware. So versatile.
National Trust rangers do this year’s puffin weigh-in on the Farne Islands
National Trust rangers do this year’s puffin weigh-in on the Farne Islands
I'm in a reet posh hotel (a million cushions/pillows on the bed, fancy coffee machine, etc) and all the telly apps. "Nev" has left his BBC Iplayer logged in. He likes Red Dwarf and Antiques Roadshow. What should I introduce Nev to that wasn't on tv in the 90s?
May 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'm in a reet posh hotel (a million cushions/pillows on the bed, fancy coffee machine, etc) and all the telly apps. "Nev" has left his BBC Iplayer logged in. He likes Red Dwarf and Antiques Roadshow. What should I introduce Nev to that wasn't on tv in the 90s?
Reposted by Sam Bain
Could you be a 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award judge?
Could you be a 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award judge?
Applications now open for public judges
dlvr.it
May 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Could you be a 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award judge?
First get-out of our 'Spy Movie: The Play!' tour done and I have given myself a lie-in. Which of course is why I've been wide awake since 6.30am.
May 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
First get-out of our 'Spy Movie: The Play!' tour done and I have given myself a lie-in. Which of course is why I've been wide awake since 6.30am.
Today's view from the train:
Wolves, polar bears and a couple of eland antelopes.
Wolves, polar bears and a couple of eland antelopes.
April 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Today's view from the train:
Wolves, polar bears and a couple of eland antelopes.
Wolves, polar bears and a couple of eland antelopes.
Reposted by Sam Bain
SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
April 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Reposted by Sam Bain
Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thousands show solidarity at #TransRightsAreHumanRights Demo in Parliament Square.
There's been an announcememt on my train that a carriage has been locked out of use "for safety". I'm imagining an escaped tiger... very localised alien invasion... sentient train seat with a lot to say...
April 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
There's been an announcememt on my train that a carriage has been locked out of use "for safety". I'm imagining an escaped tiger... very localised alien invasion... sentient train seat with a lot to say...
Stupid o'clock and I'm already on a train heading to That London for the first day of rehearsals on Spy Movie:The Play!
UK tour premieres in Norwich 29 Apr. It's going to Chester! It's going to Guildford! It's going to the Edinburgh Fringe! It's going to other places too!
UK tour premieres in Norwich 29 Apr. It's going to Chester! It's going to Guildford! It's going to the Edinburgh Fringe! It's going to other places too!
April 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Stupid o'clock and I'm already on a train heading to That London for the first day of rehearsals on Spy Movie:The Play!
UK tour premieres in Norwich 29 Apr. It's going to Chester! It's going to Guildford! It's going to the Edinburgh Fringe! It's going to other places too!
UK tour premieres in Norwich 29 Apr. It's going to Chester! It's going to Guildford! It's going to the Edinburgh Fringe! It's going to other places too!
Reposted by Sam Bain
I was not expecting this to be a thread at all, let alone such an absorbing one that made me listen to Agadoo *several times*
April 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I was not expecting this to be a thread at all, let alone such an absorbing one that made me listen to Agadoo *several times*
Looking for Edinburgh accom for Aug? I have a spare double in Tollcross by the Meadows. Would initially like it to go to someone I know at least a little, IE if we're pals, we've worked together, or even follow each other, that makes it fair game. Drop me a DM or email me @ work.
March 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Looking for Edinburgh accom for Aug? I have a spare double in Tollcross by the Meadows. Would initially like it to go to someone I know at least a little, IE if we're pals, we've worked together, or even follow each other, that makes it fair game. Drop me a DM or email me @ work.
Albert the bat is out of hibernation and flitting about outside my window. Like, literally over my head (sloping roof window). It's quite the show and it never gets old.
March 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Albert the bat is out of hibernation and flitting about outside my window. Like, literally over my head (sloping roof window). It's quite the show and it never gets old.
Reposted by Sam Bain
Since Jan., ELEVEN artists, companies & venues have seen real results from my PR Concierge Package. I’d love to help *your* project get press, without breaking the bank. I’ve got space for 3 more clients next month. Hit me up soon. Info here: www.petermmarino.com/pressrep
March 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Since Jan., ELEVEN artists, companies & venues have seen real results from my PR Concierge Package. I’d love to help *your* project get press, without breaking the bank. I’ve got space for 3 more clients next month. Hit me up soon. Info here: www.petermmarino.com/pressrep
Couldn't be prouder sitting in tonight's opening night audience at the Playhouse for 201 Dance Company's adaptation of Michael Rosen's Sad Book. Such a stunning show - visually and emotionally. Last 2 performances tomorrow, Norwich - don't miss this!
youtu.be/b926Wx4Igio?...
youtu.be/b926Wx4Igio?...
Trailer | Sad Book | UK Tour 2025
YouTube video by 201 Dance Company
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Couldn't be prouder sitting in tonight's opening night audience at the Playhouse for 201 Dance Company's adaptation of Michael Rosen's Sad Book. Such a stunning show - visually and emotionally. Last 2 performances tomorrow, Norwich - don't miss this!
youtu.be/b926Wx4Igio?...
youtu.be/b926Wx4Igio?...
New tour! Taking this on t'road from April through the summer.
A love letter to the spy films we all know and adore, Spy Movie: The Play! is a farcical comedy that creates a Hollywood movie on a fringe theatre budget.
norwichtheatre.org/spy-movie-th...
A love letter to the spy films we all know and adore, Spy Movie: The Play! is a farcical comedy that creates a Hollywood movie on a fringe theatre budget.
norwichtheatre.org/spy-movie-th...
February 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New tour! Taking this on t'road from April through the summer.
A love letter to the spy films we all know and adore, Spy Movie: The Play! is a farcical comedy that creates a Hollywood movie on a fringe theatre budget.
norwichtheatre.org/spy-movie-th...
A love letter to the spy films we all know and adore, Spy Movie: The Play! is a farcical comedy that creates a Hollywood movie on a fringe theatre budget.
norwichtheatre.org/spy-movie-th...