troy david johnston
@troydavidjohnston.bsky.social
Photographer, Sci-fi nerd, Protector of Green Women.
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My photobook, "Going Dark", about the closed theatre community of London and the West End during Covid, is available through Matcham Books.
https://linktr.ee/troydavidjohnston
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My photobook, "Going Dark", about the closed theatre community of London and the West End during Covid, is available through Matcham Books.
https://linktr.ee/troydavidjohnston
Pinned
Quick intro.
Photographer. Took photos of deserted London and it's theatres during lockdown. Turned it into a book called "Going Dark".
Love a broad range of sci-fi and thing space related. But not a bro about it.
Work in theatre.
Estonian blood with an Australian heart.
Trying out Bluesky.
Photographer. Took photos of deserted London and it's theatres during lockdown. Turned it into a book called "Going Dark".
Love a broad range of sci-fi and thing space related. But not a bro about it.
Work in theatre.
Estonian blood with an Australian heart.
Trying out Bluesky.
Hoopla! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💚🩷🌈
A week ago we kicked up our Wicked heels or what was an amazing performance in front of 15,000 people. The love was ENORMOUS. And our Witches slayed that staged! The crowd was word perfect, if not so what an octave lower!
Grabbed some BTS pics along the way.
#Hoopla #Wicked
A week ago we kicked up our Wicked heels or what was an amazing performance in front of 15,000 people. The love was ENORMOUS. And our Witches slayed that staged! The crowd was word perfect, if not so what an octave lower!
Grabbed some BTS pics along the way.
#Hoopla #Wicked
June 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Friend (2024)
A woman inherits a dog. This companionship forces her to deal with love and loss, to reassess her life, her creativity, through this new inheritance.
If you've ever had a pet that you have loved, that has gotten you through some hard times, you will see yourself in this story.
A woman inherits a dog. This companionship forces her to deal with love and loss, to reassess her life, her creativity, through this new inheritance.
If you've ever had a pet that you have loved, that has gotten you through some hard times, you will see yourself in this story.
May 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The Friend (2024)
A woman inherits a dog. This companionship forces her to deal with love and loss, to reassess her life, her creativity, through this new inheritance.
If you've ever had a pet that you have loved, that has gotten you through some hard times, you will see yourself in this story.
A woman inherits a dog. This companionship forces her to deal with love and loss, to reassess her life, her creativity, through this new inheritance.
If you've ever had a pet that you have loved, that has gotten you through some hard times, you will see yourself in this story.
Cue the "It's Maaaaayyyy" memes.
Getting ready for Media Night with my green gal pal, Emma Kingston at Wicked London. A little dressing room shot to get us in the mood.
#WickedUK #Elphaba #EmmaKingston
Getting ready for Media Night with my green gal pal, Emma Kingston at Wicked London. A little dressing room shot to get us in the mood.
#WickedUK #Elphaba #EmmaKingston
May 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Cue the "It's Maaaaayyyy" memes.
Getting ready for Media Night with my green gal pal, Emma Kingston at Wicked London. A little dressing room shot to get us in the mood.
#WickedUK #Elphaba #EmmaKingston
Getting ready for Media Night with my green gal pal, Emma Kingston at Wicked London. A little dressing room shot to get us in the mood.
#WickedUK #Elphaba #EmmaKingston
Okay, so like, I'm a little bit, like .... giddy.
April 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Okay, so like, I'm a little bit, like .... giddy.
This pleases me SO MUCH! My old stomping ground. So many fun nights at The Imperial. And fab shows from Mitzy MacIntosh, Tess Tickle and Chelsea Buns. The Imperial is an icon, and was a safe place for all.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Priscilla pub and 'safe space' for gay community heritage listed
Landmark inner-west Sydney pub, The Imperial, has been recognised not just because of "the building but what happened inside".
www.abc.net.au
April 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This pleases me SO MUCH! My old stomping ground. So many fun nights at The Imperial. And fab shows from Mitzy MacIntosh, Tess Tickle and Chelsea Buns. The Imperial is an icon, and was a safe place for all.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Awww.... nos pensées et nos prières, Madame Le Pen, nos pensées et nos prières.
You try to embezzle a little Euro for your disgraceful far right agenda and this is the respect you get. Merde!
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
You try to embezzle a little Euro for your disgraceful far right agenda and this is the respect you get. Merde!
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
What to know of Marine Le Pen’s high-stakes EU funds misuse trial
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, will on Monday learn her fate in an embezzlement trial that could upend French politics if she is barred from running in the 2027 presidential election.
www.reuters.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Awww.... nos pensées et nos prières, Madame Le Pen, nos pensées et nos prières.
You try to embezzle a little Euro for your disgraceful far right agenda and this is the respect you get. Merde!
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
You try to embezzle a little Euro for your disgraceful far right agenda and this is the respect you get. Merde!
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
It's that time again at Wicked London, when we say goodbye to many of our cast members. Here's a look at the full 2024/25 company onstage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Took this photo for Wicked UK.
#Wicked #ApolloVictoriaTheatre
#Wicked #ApolloVictoriaTheatre
March 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's that time again at Wicked London, when we say goodbye to many of our cast members. Here's a look at the full 2024/25 company onstage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Took this photo for Wicked UK.
#Wicked #ApolloVictoriaTheatre
#Wicked #ApolloVictoriaTheatre
5 years ago it all shut down.
Seems like a world away. Theatres closed. Jobs on hold. So much uncertainty.
My photobook, Going Dark, is a reflection of those Covid19 times, with commentaries that speak to that uncertain future and our love for these buildings.
www.matchambooks.com/product-page...
Seems like a world away. Theatres closed. Jobs on hold. So much uncertainty.
My photobook, Going Dark, is a reflection of those Covid19 times, with commentaries that speak to that uncertain future and our love for these buildings.
www.matchambooks.com/product-page...
March 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
5 years ago it all shut down.
Seems like a world away. Theatres closed. Jobs on hold. So much uncertainty.
My photobook, Going Dark, is a reflection of those Covid19 times, with commentaries that speak to that uncertain future and our love for these buildings.
www.matchambooks.com/product-page...
Seems like a world away. Theatres closed. Jobs on hold. So much uncertainty.
My photobook, Going Dark, is a reflection of those Covid19 times, with commentaries that speak to that uncertain future and our love for these buildings.
www.matchambooks.com/product-page...
Reposted by troy david johnston
Happy ides of march!
Today it is tradition to give the gift of stabbing to would-be dictators 🫶🏻
Today it is tradition to give the gift of stabbing to would-be dictators 🫶🏻
March 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Happy ides of march!
Today it is tradition to give the gift of stabbing to would-be dictators 🫶🏻
Today it is tradition to give the gift of stabbing to would-be dictators 🫶🏻
I suspect if Tommy Cash wins #Eurovision with "Espresso Macchiato" Italy may well declare war against Estonia.
But only after they have had their morning coffee.
And only in the Summer. if the weather is nice.
"No stresso, no stresso, don't need to be depresso!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aJ...
But only after they have had their morning coffee.
And only in the Summer. if the weather is nice.
"No stresso, no stresso, don't need to be depresso!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aJ...
TOMMY CASH - ESPRESSO MACCHIATO (Eurovision 2025 Winner)
YouTube video by TOMMY CASH
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I suspect if Tommy Cash wins #Eurovision with "Espresso Macchiato" Italy may well declare war against Estonia.
But only after they have had their morning coffee.
And only in the Summer. if the weather is nice.
"No stresso, no stresso, don't need to be depresso!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aJ...
But only after they have had their morning coffee.
And only in the Summer. if the weather is nice.
"No stresso, no stresso, don't need to be depresso!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aJ...
It only takes a minute...
But you should do something every day to make you feel proud.
Self care and all.
But you should do something every day to make you feel proud.
Self care and all.
February 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
It only takes a minute...
But you should do something every day to make you feel proud.
Self care and all.
But you should do something every day to make you feel proud.
Self care and all.
The trailer plays more like a guide to fight Project 2025 and less like a season finale.
Bring on April 8th.
#TheHandmaidsTale
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVD...
Bring on April 8th.
#TheHandmaidsTale
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVD...
The Handmaid's Tale | Season 6 Teaser | Hulu
YouTube video by Hulu
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The trailer plays more like a guide to fight Project 2025 and less like a season finale.
Bring on April 8th.
#TheHandmaidsTale
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVD...
Bring on April 8th.
#TheHandmaidsTale
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVD...
Blue Velvet.
Twins Peaks.
Dune.
Wild At Heart.
The dawning of my cinema and tv life, it was these works that opened the doors of possibilty. Love his work or hate it, and I did both, he always made you think.
And Bob scared the living shit out of me.
One of the great auteurs! Vale, David Lynch.
Twins Peaks.
Dune.
Wild At Heart.
The dawning of my cinema and tv life, it was these works that opened the doors of possibilty. Love his work or hate it, and I did both, he always made you think.
And Bob scared the living shit out of me.
One of the great auteurs! Vale, David Lynch.
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Blue Velvet.
Twins Peaks.
Dune.
Wild At Heart.
The dawning of my cinema and tv life, it was these works that opened the doors of possibilty. Love his work or hate it, and I did both, he always made you think.
And Bob scared the living shit out of me.
One of the great auteurs! Vale, David Lynch.
Twins Peaks.
Dune.
Wild At Heart.
The dawning of my cinema and tv life, it was these works that opened the doors of possibilty. Love his work or hate it, and I did both, he always made you think.
And Bob scared the living shit out of me.
One of the great auteurs! Vale, David Lynch.
Australian ads for Lamb.
Always unique. And a little bit absurd.
Whoever wrote this one needs all the awards.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75BA...
Always unique. And a little bit absurd.
Whoever wrote this one needs all the awards.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75BA...
The Comments Section - 2025 Summer Lamb ad
YouTube video by Australian Lamb
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Australian ads for Lamb.
Always unique. And a little bit absurd.
Whoever wrote this one needs all the awards.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75BA...
Always unique. And a little bit absurd.
Whoever wrote this one needs all the awards.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75BA...
The Wicked UK Tour came to an end this past weekend at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Caught up with some familiar faces, met new ones. Grab a photo of the whole company before they headed off for their last performances. Such a handsome bunch!
#WickedTheMusical #Wicked #WickedUKTour
#WickedTheMusical #Wicked #WickedUKTour
January 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Wicked UK Tour came to an end this past weekend at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Caught up with some familiar faces, met new ones. Grab a photo of the whole company before they headed off for their last performances. Such a handsome bunch!
#WickedTheMusical #Wicked #WickedUKTour
#WickedTheMusical #Wicked #WickedUKTour
Happy New Year, folks.
Get your nerd on:
45² = 2025
(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)² = 2025
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
9x5 = 45, and 9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
Prime factorisation 3⁴×5²=2025
Get your nerd on:
45² = 2025
(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)² = 2025
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
9x5 = 45, and 9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
Prime factorisation 3⁴×5²=2025
January 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Happy New Year, folks.
Get your nerd on:
45² = 2025
(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)² = 2025
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
9x5 = 45, and 9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
Prime factorisation 3⁴×5²=2025
Get your nerd on:
45² = 2025
(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)² = 2025
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
9x5 = 45, and 9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
Prime factorisation 3⁴×5²=2025
Reposted by troy david johnston
December 27, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Conclave [2024]
by Edward Berger
Book by Robert Harris
with Raplh Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini
A most intriguing watch for those chronically Catholic amongst us! Don we now our gay apparel and vote for the top job. Ma aspetta! Che scandalo!
#Conclave
by Edward Berger
Book by Robert Harris
with Raplh Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini
A most intriguing watch for those chronically Catholic amongst us! Don we now our gay apparel and vote for the top job. Ma aspetta! Che scandalo!
#Conclave
December 10, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Conclave [2024]
by Edward Berger
Book by Robert Harris
with Raplh Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini
A most intriguing watch for those chronically Catholic amongst us! Don we now our gay apparel and vote for the top job. Ma aspetta! Che scandalo!
#Conclave
by Edward Berger
Book by Robert Harris
with Raplh Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini
A most intriguing watch for those chronically Catholic amongst us! Don we now our gay apparel and vote for the top job. Ma aspetta! Che scandalo!
#Conclave
In today's edition of fuck around and find out....
No, dear. We don't do that here.
#GunControl #Australia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
No, dear. We don't do that here.
#GunControl #Australia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
US woman caught with golden gun in luggage at Sydney airport jailed for a year
Liliana Goodson travelled to Australia to attend clown school with the gold-plated pistol, worth about $3,000, in her luggage
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 10:55 PM
In today's edition of fuck around and find out....
No, dear. We don't do that here.
#GunControl #Australia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
No, dear. We don't do that here.
#GunControl #Australia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Working on a new style of dressing room shot. This is Rebecca Botterill, who returns to Wicked London. And as an understudy, she's back in green as Elphaba. So we captured this before she headed to the stage for Act 2, on her first performance back last week.
#WickedTheMusical #Elphaba
#WickedTheMusical #Elphaba
December 3, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Working on a new style of dressing room shot. This is Rebecca Botterill, who returns to Wicked London. And as an understudy, she's back in green as Elphaba. So we captured this before she headed to the stage for Act 2, on her first performance back last week.
#WickedTheMusical #Elphaba
#WickedTheMusical #Elphaba
Today is a day for reflecting on so much potential taken from the world too soon. I can't recommend enough @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social for the stories of those loved and lost.
Tomorrow. Get tested. Know your status. End the stigma.
#worldaidsday
Tomorrow. Get tested. Know your status. End the stigma.
#worldaidsday
December 1, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Today is a day for reflecting on so much potential taken from the world too soon. I can't recommend enough @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social for the stories of those loved and lost.
Tomorrow. Get tested. Know your status. End the stigma.
#worldaidsday
Tomorrow. Get tested. Know your status. End the stigma.
#worldaidsday
Unicorns [2023, Netflix]
by Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd
with Ben Hardy and Jason Patel
I've not caught Hardy in his previous TV or film roles, but I certainly will now. Both Hardy and Patel are astute at bring life and depth an Essex lad meeting a Muslim drag artist.
#Unicorns #LGBTQ
by Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd
with Ben Hardy and Jason Patel
I've not caught Hardy in his previous TV or film roles, but I certainly will now. Both Hardy and Patel are astute at bring life and depth an Essex lad meeting a Muslim drag artist.
#Unicorns #LGBTQ
November 26, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Under a rock? A little film was released today called Wicked. Really impressed with what they did with it. John Chu has been faithful to the show and The Wizard Of Oz. Such a clever balance.
Alexia and I did a little dressing room shoot with some merch.
#WickedTheMusical #WickedMovie
Alexia and I did a little dressing room shoot with some merch.
#WickedTheMusical #WickedMovie
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Under a rock? A little film was released today called Wicked. Really impressed with what they did with it. John Chu has been faithful to the show and The Wizard Of Oz. Such a clever balance.
Alexia and I did a little dressing room shoot with some merch.
#WickedTheMusical #WickedMovie
Alexia and I did a little dressing room shoot with some merch.
#WickedTheMusical #WickedMovie
Sure, I'm biased. But I love Australian fauna. The cranky Australian Magpie is no exception.
Yes, they swooped me during breading season when I was on my way to school. But their birdsong is magnificent. And they are whip smart. And cranky. Much like myself!
Swansea, NSW, Australia
April 2015
Yes, they swooped me during breading season when I was on my way to school. But their birdsong is magnificent. And they are whip smart. And cranky. Much like myself!
Swansea, NSW, Australia
April 2015
November 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Sure, I'm biased. But I love Australian fauna. The cranky Australian Magpie is no exception.
Yes, they swooped me during breading season when I was on my way to school. But their birdsong is magnificent. And they are whip smart. And cranky. Much like myself!
Swansea, NSW, Australia
April 2015
Yes, they swooped me during breading season when I was on my way to school. But their birdsong is magnificent. And they are whip smart. And cranky. Much like myself!
Swansea, NSW, Australia
April 2015