Toby Hadoke
@tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Actor, Comedian, Writer, Voice Guy, Professional Anorak.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
Happy Birthday XS Malarkey.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Happy Birthday XS Malarkey.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
These guys x ❤️❤️❤️
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
These guys x ❤️❤️❤️
If your faith in humanity is being tested right now: my MacBook and satchel (and entire contents) were waiting for me safe and sound at Waterloo Lost Property.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
September 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If your faith in humanity is being tested right now: my MacBook and satchel (and entire contents) were waiting for me safe and sound at Waterloo Lost Property.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
September 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
Beautiful show at Testing Testing at 53Two tonight : Gary Delaney, Charlotte Cropper, Sean Moran, Hayley Ellis and Hannah Platt: all trying out new material for a bargain price.
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
August 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Beautiful show at Testing Testing at 53Two tonight : Gary Delaney, Charlotte Cropper, Sean Moran, Hayley Ellis and Hannah Platt: all trying out new material for a bargain price.
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Christopher H Bidmead : a warm, engaging and hugely intelligent man who enjoyed putting the cat among the pigeons on interviews. In real life though, he was approachable and kind: and made the nicest coffee I’ve ever had. Here is is at home in Dec 2013 when he kindly asked me round.
RIP Chris x
RIP Chris x
August 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Christopher H Bidmead : a warm, engaging and hugely intelligent man who enjoyed putting the cat among the pigeons on interviews. In real life though, he was approachable and kind: and made the nicest coffee I’ve ever had. Here is is at home in Dec 2013 when he kindly asked me round.
RIP Chris x
RIP Chris x
Tonight at @xsmalarkey.com : do pop in:
August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Tonight at @xsmalarkey.com : do pop in:
Aw! How lovely to be nestled next to Robin. Here’s the human equivalent just last month :)
August 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Aw! How lovely to be nestled next to Robin. Here’s the human equivalent just last month :)
I’m in a play! Cock - by Mike Bartlett - is on at Hope Mill Theatre next week and the Cockpit Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse so do please come and see it if you can!!
May 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m in a play! Cock - by Mike Bartlett - is on at Hope Mill Theatre next week and the Cockpit Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse so do please come and see it if you can!!
May 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
They’ve got a copy: have you? Quatermass book launch yesterday. I’m so touched she thrilled by it all…
May 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
They’ve got a copy: have you? Quatermass book launch yesterday. I’m so touched she thrilled by it all…
Before and after today’s #greatmanchesterrun : not the best time in the world but I didn’t really prepare and it was hot and I’m 51 and not a sportsman - so I’ll take just crossing the finish line.
May 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Before and after today’s #greatmanchesterrun : not the best time in the world but I didn’t really prepare and it was hot and I’m 51 and not a sportsman - so I’ll take just crossing the finish line.
A day I’m not sure I ever thought would happen #quatermass #nigelkneale
May 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A day I’m not sure I ever thought would happen #quatermass #nigelkneale
BFI Quatermass book launch. May 19th! On sale for members today and non members on Thursday. Be quick! Strictly limited!
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BFI Quatermass book launch. May 19th! On sale for members today and non members on Thursday. Be quick! Strictly limited!
Two dates for your #quatermass diary:
My book on The Quatermass Experiment is being launched at @53two in Manchester (May 11th) & at @BFI in London (May 19th)
Copies for sale, signings, readings, & a Q&A: hosted by Blue Peter’s Abby Cook (11th) & the BFI’s Lisa Kerrigan (19th).
My book on The Quatermass Experiment is being launched at @53two in Manchester (May 11th) & at @BFI in London (May 19th)
Copies for sale, signings, readings, & a Q&A: hosted by Blue Peter’s Abby Cook (11th) & the BFI’s Lisa Kerrigan (19th).
April 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Two dates for your #quatermass diary:
My book on The Quatermass Experiment is being launched at @53two in Manchester (May 11th) & at @BFI in London (May 19th)
Copies for sale, signings, readings, & a Q&A: hosted by Blue Peter’s Abby Cook (11th) & the BFI’s Lisa Kerrigan (19th).
My book on The Quatermass Experiment is being launched at @53two in Manchester (May 11th) & at @BFI in London (May 19th)
Copies for sale, signings, readings, & a Q&A: hosted by Blue Peter’s Abby Cook (11th) & the BFI’s Lisa Kerrigan (19th).
Come on everyone, get yourselves down to @xsmalarkey.com at 53Two tomorrow please. The fabulous Peter Brush is on. You’ll love him x We’ve just won Best Pro Comedy Night in the North at the Chortle Awards again you know x
March 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Come on everyone, get yourselves down to @xsmalarkey.com at 53Two tomorrow please. The fabulous Peter Brush is on. You’ll love him x We’ve just won Best Pro Comedy Night in the North at the Chortle Awards again you know x
Dear old Simon. Always a pleasure to bump into him at conventions and he made the most of a one-scene part and was deservedly rewarded with more appearances. Condolences to his husband Tony x
RIP
RIP
March 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Dear old Simon. Always a pleasure to bump into him at conventions and he made the most of a one-scene part and was deservedly rewarded with more appearances. Condolences to his husband Tony x
RIP
RIP
Looking For Dursley has been nominated (Best Factual) for an RTS Award. We were only able to make it thanks to silly old Doctor Who & its fans: a testament to it and to them. Dursley (a talented young man whose life was cut short by HIV/AIDS) was just one of many: it was important to tell his story.
March 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looking For Dursley has been nominated (Best Factual) for an RTS Award. We were only able to make it thanks to silly old Doctor Who & its fans: a testament to it and to them. Dursley (a talented young man whose life was cut short by HIV/AIDS) was just one of many: it was important to tell his story.
I bring my usual blend of restraint, subtlety and gravitas to tonight’s episode of Waterloo Road so have a look if you can. I had a lot of fun making it.
March 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I bring my usual blend of restraint, subtlety and gravitas to tonight’s episode of Waterloo Road so have a look if you can. I had a lot of fun making it.
With all this Eastenders anniversary talk I suppose I should share my favourite fact about the show:
Dead Reg Cox, the body found in the very first scene of Eastenders, was played by Johnny Clayton who was the spiky faced Delegate in Doctor Who’s Mission to the Unknown.
Dead Reg Cox, the body found in the very first scene of Eastenders, was played by Johnny Clayton who was the spiky faced Delegate in Doctor Who’s Mission to the Unknown.
February 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
With all this Eastenders anniversary talk I suppose I should share my favourite fact about the show:
Dead Reg Cox, the body found in the very first scene of Eastenders, was played by Johnny Clayton who was the spiky faced Delegate in Doctor Who’s Mission to the Unknown.
Dead Reg Cox, the body found in the very first scene of Eastenders, was played by Johnny Clayton who was the spiky faced Delegate in Doctor Who’s Mission to the Unknown.