Tom Piper
@tompiper.bsky.social
Theatre/exhibition/ installation designer #Poppies WW2VE80 installation @HistoricRoyalPalaces #Traviata @OperaGlassworks #QueenOfSpades @GarsingtonOpera #SmallActsOfLove @CitizensTheatre
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Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
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#WGMF
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
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Tonight marks the final performance of #SmallActsofLove
Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz
And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙
Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz
And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙
October 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tonight marks the final performance of #SmallActsofLove
Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz
And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙
Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz
And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙
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Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes
Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes
From Colin Firth’s wet shirt in Pride and Prejudic to Meryl Streep’s safari gear in Out of Africa, Cosprop’s outfits achieved cinematic realism
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre...
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
September 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre...
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
Textile artists are reshaping how the theatre makes its costumes with the aim of replacing harsh synthetic dyes
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
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This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
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Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
August 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
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Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
Small Acts of Love | National Theatre of Scotland
A powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community. In the wake of the Pan Am 103 atrocity in December 1988, the people of Lockerbie respo
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
BOOK NOW
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
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‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza
‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza
Saved Treasures of Gaza aims to preserve territory’s historical identity against backdrop of war and famine
www.theguardian.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza
I’m not giving up anytime yet , most freelance artists can’t afford to !
Get early retirees off the golf course and back to work – why early retirement isn’t good for UK plc
Get early retirees off the golf course and back to work – why early retirement isn’t good for UK plc
Giving up work in your 50s is a wealthy indulgence that should be discouraged – the new pension commission needs to widen its remit
www.theguardian.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I’m not giving up anytime yet , most freelance artists can’t afford to !
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We’re launching our sustainable materials guide this Wed on Zoom. Created by designers and makers, it shares knowledge about materials from a practical perspective and is the result of some fantastic work from project lead Hamish Muir and the rest of the team. Do join if you can.
'A Guide to Sustainable Materials for Theatre Design' Online Launch
The Society of British Theatre Designers Sustainablity Working Group are launching a guidebook to sustainable materials.
www.eventbrite.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We’re launching our sustainable materials guide this Wed on Zoom. Created by designers and makers, it shares knowledge about materials from a practical perspective and is the result of some fantastic work from project lead Hamish Muir and the rest of the team. Do join if you can.
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The UK Government announcement of the #VJDay80 commemorations outlines the activity IWM is planning
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
www.gov.uk
July 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The UK Government announcement of the #VJDay80 commemorations outlines the activity IWM is planning
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Sad day! final ever trip to @4dmodelshop.bsky.social I have been using their shop and services for nearly 40 yrs from student days to now. They blame a combination of #Brexit costs , national insurance, rent etc . Depressing that such a unique ,vital supplier to the design world is no longer viable
June 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Sad day! final ever trip to @4dmodelshop.bsky.social I have been using their shop and services for nearly 40 yrs from student days to now. They blame a combination of #Brexit costs , national insurance, rent etc . Depressing that such a unique ,vital supplier to the design world is no longer viable
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Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde
Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde
The frantic attempts to decode his behaviour reminds me of self-help relationship babble in the 1990s. Then, as now – it’s not you, it’s him, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde
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Freelancers Make Theatre Work was established to listen to the freelance community and ensure their voices are heard.
Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
June 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Freelancers Make Theatre Work was established to listen to the freelance community and ensure their voices are heard.
Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry.
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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“It’s a false economy [to make cuts] because they are so cheap and so effective internationally, and hopefully driving the economic growth this government wants.”
Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture.
www.ft.com/content/2981...
Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture.
www.ft.com/content/2981...
Budget cuts threaten UK soft power, warns government adviser
Neil Mendoza says Britain must protect its leading position in higher education, science and the arts
www.ft.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“It’s a false economy [to make cuts] because they are so cheap and so effective internationally, and hopefully driving the economic growth this government wants.”
Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture.
www.ft.com/content/2981...
Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture.
www.ft.com/content/2981...
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NEW REPORT 👉 Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England. Creative PEC’s ‘State of the Nations’ series analyses the latest data across four thematic areas to inform the development of creative industries policies.
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
May 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
NEW REPORT 👉 Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England. Creative PEC’s ‘State of the Nations’ series analyses the latest data across four thematic areas to inform the development of creative industries policies.
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
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Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Perez
Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Perez
We know some medications work differently in men and women. Why is it taking so long for studies to reflect this, asks author Caroline Criado Perez
www.theguardian.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Perez
VE Day Tower of London memorial to all those who lost lives civilian and military. The fragility and importance of peace , lest we forget.
May 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
VE Day Tower of London memorial to all those who lost lives civilian and military. The fragility and importance of peace , lest we forget.
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Trump’s attack on the film industry is a sign of xenophobic contempt | Jesse Hassenger
Trump’s attack on the film industry is a sign of xenophobic contempt | Jesse Hassenger
By insisting tariffs on films at least partly produced outside the US, the president is trying to limit the important worldview of cinema
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump’s attack on the film industry is a sign of xenophobic contempt | Jesse Hassenger
Poppy planting underway for WW2 VE80th commemoration at The Tower . A privilege to be back creating a new installation.
April 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Poppy planting underway for WW2 VE80th commemoration at The Tower . A privilege to be back creating a new installation.
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🎭 The final curtain is falling…
Today’s your last chance to take part in The Big Freelancer Survey.
🕛 Closes midnight tonight – 21st April
👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
Take 10 mins. Be heard.
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FinalCurtain #Freelancers
Today’s your last chance to take part in The Big Freelancer Survey.
🕛 Closes midnight tonight – 21st April
👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
Take 10 mins. Be heard.
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FinalCurtain #Freelancers
April 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🎭 The final curtain is falling…
Today’s your last chance to take part in The Big Freelancer Survey.
🕛 Closes midnight tonight – 21st April
👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
Take 10 mins. Be heard.
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FinalCurtain #Freelancers
Today’s your last chance to take part in The Big Freelancer Survey.
🕛 Closes midnight tonight – 21st April
👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance...
Take 10 mins. Be heard.
#BigFreelancerSurvey #FinalCurtain #Freelancers
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The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres last year was down by almost a third compared with 10 years earlier, BBC research suggests.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre
Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres last year was down by almost a third compared with 10 years earlier, BBC research suggests.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre