Tracey Sinclair
@traceysinclair.bsky.social
Storyteller in words and threads. Theatre critic. Author. Northern.
Newsletter time: feat. @livetheatre.bsky.social @peoplestheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/debbie-tuc...
debbie tucker green celebration at Live
plus a Wicked night at Northern Stage
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November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Newsletter time: feat. @livetheatre.bsky.social @peoplestheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/debbie-tuc...
Press night @livetheatre.bsky.social - review to follow but I did like how this tackled important, topical themes and had some super fun moments (I won't spoil my favourite!)
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Press night @livetheatre.bsky.social - review to follow but I did like how this tackled important, topical themes and had some super fun moments (I won't spoil my favourite!)
Super excited to be at my first Northern Stage press night in ages for this gorgeous looking production
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Super excited to be at my first Northern Stage press night in ages for this gorgeous looking production
Spooky season round up of my favourite vampires - and yes, it includes #iwtv because you should all be watching it: traceysinclair.substack.com/p/halloween-...
Halloween Special: My Favourite Vampires
Books, movies and TV shows for spooky season
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October 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Spooky season round up of my favourite vampires - and yes, it includes #iwtv because you should all be watching it: traceysinclair.substack.com/p/halloween-...
Hasbian @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social was a huge amount of fun (though it did make me feel 100 years old). Especial props for making it so accessible.
October 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hasbian @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social was a huge amount of fun (though it did make me feel 100 years old). Especial props for making it so accessible.
A look at Northern Stage's new season traceysinclair.substack.com/p/northern-s...
Northern Stage spring season
Plus a Blackpool themed extravaganza
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October 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A look at Northern Stage's new season traceysinclair.substack.com/p/northern-s...
Pattern by Maria Warmke of The Stitcherhood via Just CrossStitch
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Pattern by Maria Warmke of The Stitcherhood via Just CrossStitch
Shows to book, places to eat, lemurs to coo over - traceysinclair.substack.com/p/lemurs-din...
Lemurs, dinosaurs and a drag Robin Hood
Just my usual week, then
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October 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Shows to book, places to eat, lemurs to coo over - traceysinclair.substack.com/p/lemurs-din...
Why being bad at a hobby can be great for your writing traceysinclair.substack.com/p/why-being-...
Why being bad at a hobby can be great for your writing
Not everything has to be a job
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October 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Why being bad at a hobby can be great for your writing traceysinclair.substack.com/p/why-being-...
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
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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-...
Off to see the always interesting gobscure @livetheatre.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Off to see the always interesting gobscure @livetheatre.bsky.social
Feat. New shows @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social @livetheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-shows-...
New shows at Alphabetti
Plus spooky season treats to book now
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Feat. New shows @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social @livetheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-shows-...
First stitch in a while but I'm feeling this Curious Twist pattern
September 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
First stitch in a while but I'm feeling this Curious Twist pattern
Newsletter time! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/dolly-peel...
Dolly Peel at The Customs House
Plus Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth
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September 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Newsletter time! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/dolly-peel...
All about Glasgow this week traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-citize...
September 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
All about Glasgow this week traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-citize...
This month's @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social autumn recs include 3 from me - all from @livetheatre.bsky.social : Mother Courage, Jamie Eastlake's Big Ange and spotlight on the inimitable gobscure
September 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This month's @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social autumn recs include 3 from me - all from @livetheatre.bsky.social : Mother Courage, Jamie Eastlake's Big Ange and spotlight on the inimitable gobscure
Reposted by Tracey Sinclair
The best theatre bars! As chosen by Exeunt editor @hollywilliams.bsky.social
what do you think of the choices? Where did we miss? Where’s overrated or underrated? What theatre bar does the best cocktail or nicest glass of wine?
what do you think of the choices? Where did we miss? Where’s overrated or underrated? What theatre bar does the best cocktail or nicest glass of wine?
The ten best theatre bars
A subjective list of where to enjoy interval drinks and post-show chat
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August 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The best theatre bars! As chosen by Exeunt editor @hollywilliams.bsky.social
what do you think of the choices? Where did we miss? Where’s overrated or underrated? What theatre bar does the best cocktail or nicest glass of wine?
what do you think of the choices? Where did we miss? Where’s overrated or underrated? What theatre bar does the best cocktail or nicest glass of wine?
Reposted by Tracey Sinclair
A collab today, between Exeunt and Queer Theatre Archive - Kate Wyver interviews Alastair Curtis about The AIDS Plays Project, re-staging shows written by playwrights who died of AIDS
A lost generation, found onstage
In both Queer Theatre Archive and Exeunt today: how The AIDS Plays Project is expanding the queer canon
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September 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A collab today, between Exeunt and Queer Theatre Archive - Kate Wyver interviews Alastair Curtis about The AIDS Plays Project, re-staging shows written by playwrights who died of AIDS
New theatre feat. @peoplestheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-a...
Seagulls and The Son
New season at the People's Theatre and local writer nominated for award
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August 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
New theatre feat. @peoplestheatre.bsky.social and more! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-a...
I enjoyed the second outing for this exciting new north east theatre company: www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/pits...
Pits, People and Players at Horden Methodist Church: fierce immediacy
Read our review of Pits, People and Players at Horden Methodist Church, County Durham: energetic and engaging celebration of Horden’s history performed with verve by an all-North East cast
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August 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I enjoyed the second outing for this exciting new north east theatre company: www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/pits...
Review to follow but I enjoyed Ensemble '84
Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
August 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Review to follow but I enjoyed Ensemble '84
Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
A new dance festival, plus some great shows coming up (including @livetheatre.bsky.social ) traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-harves...
The Harvest Festival at Dance City
Plus shows from Rosy Cheek and Ensemble '84
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August 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A new dance festival, plus some great shows coming up (including @livetheatre.bsky.social ) traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-harves...
Bryan Safi at Ed Fringe, Andy Goldsworthy and cool bookshops - plus Gerry & Swell returns! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/an-edinbur...
An Edinburgh jaunt: Bryan Safi, cool bookshops and Andy Goldsworthy
Plus: Gerry & Sewell is back (again!)
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August 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Bryan Safi at Ed Fringe, Andy Goldsworthy and cool bookshops - plus Gerry & Swell returns! traceysinclair.substack.com/p/an-edinbur...
Wasn't entirely sure what I thought of Snoligoster @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!
but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!
August 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Wasn't entirely sure what I thought of Snoligoster @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!
but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!