Did anybody catch the first episode of This Thing of Darkness on Radio 4 yesterday? Written by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne and a whole host of first actors. Next episode airs on Tuesday 10th February but all episodes are available on BBC Sounds.
https://ow.ly/z33J50Y8GQ0
I LOVED it! X
Ahh Rob, thank you. Wish I’d seen you to say hi. X
“Composing these songs has been a moving experience. The Citz is my local theatre, so I’m proud to be part of its opening season.”
🎶Ricky Ross has recorded his version of Small Acts of Love, the title track from the new play opening at the Citizens Theatre next week.💙
Small Acts of Love runs 9 Sep until 4 Oct
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 NTS
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www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...
It is the first production to be performed at the Citizens Theatre in seven years, following the Gorbals venue’s multi-million pound refurbishment.
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
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Look at that belter of a cast!
Written by playwright @francespoet.bsky.social, 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
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Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
Nice. You have my full backing to implement this UK wide. X
There needs to be a way of doing both- five minutes to just sit with it and then a bow! When I think about the films that have blown me away, I appreciate those minutes to savour the atmosphere but the silent walking out after feels very anti-climactic.
Thanks for the fab suggestions. X
I like the catharsis of a good old round of applause. (And the chance to thank the company.)
Theatre Bluesky, what are the best ever play endings? Are there any sublime endings that had you leaving the theatre utterly elated/destroyed? Is a perfect ending possible?
Got my ALCS statement and spotted an AuthorShare payment from World of Books who pay authors a royalty for second hand sales. My new favourite bookstore! Check it out. #booksky www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/blogs/...
Losing a parent is the worst. Especially when they are an excellent human as your dad clearly was. Sending love. X
I support the Prince Charles Cinema! Sign the petition and help save this wonderful and unique venue in the Earth capital: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Hope all goes well and that concentration and creativity are yours in abundance once you are the other side of it. X
Yay, you’re here! X
🎭 We see a few more theatres are tentatively setting up shop here. Recent arrivals include @chippytheatre.bsky.social @thegaiety.bsky.social @richmondtheatre.bsky.social @wtmworthing.bsky.social
Anyone else here that should be added to our UK Theatres Starter Pack?
go.bsky.app/UYXzVN7
This is a really brilliant thread about the assisted dying debate. Worth your time.
I’m new too but it feels good to be away from Elon’s nonsense. X
I have no answers but sending love. X
I did it. I gave up X. And now I feel much less grubby.
Ooo, a lovely flurry of followers today. This place is getting busy.
Oh yes, the finest yet by Marsh Family Songs. Hope this makes it to all sensible Americans, before it's too late...
#ScottishTheatre starter pack! If you're a theatre professional in Scotland, comment to be added to it.
Bluesky doesn't have a centralised algorithm like Twitter, so if we want to find each other we have to repost/talk to each other. Likes alone won't cut it, so please share.
go.bsky.app/8WJHga9
I've seen people making starter packs of accounts to follow on Bluesky and I'd like to make one for Scottish theatre professionals. If that's you, could you please reply (and RT if you fancy being really helpful)?
