“I’m so happy” 🇮🇹 Italian drivers stuck in standstill traffic because of the massive nationwide pro-Palestine protests are… completely fine with it

17 Sept 1636: Cuthbert Burbage, son of James, #theatre investor is buried in St. Leonard's #Shoreditch #otd under a flat stone in the chancel. On 10 Oct his wife Elizabeth was also buried there (Kbthompson at English Wikipedia)

A special pilgrimage to St.George's Guildhall in #KingsLynn today - being stripped back to the 16th century beams which the Earl of Pembroke's Men once used (possibly inc. young William Shagspur). In a few years it will be restored to its 18th century form. (Robert Arnim was born here too)

I've been making the most of these phenomenal performances from @schoolofnight.bsky.social before they disappear. I can't put into words how happy they've made me feel. They are the light in the dark. There's still time to watch them, if you'd like... sandsmusic.eventive.org/schedule/681...

Don't forget that BOTH of our wonderful Sands gigs can be streamed (for a small consideration) for another two weeks! Find the shows at - sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/681cc5... #SandsStudios #redriff #dickens #deephistory #outoftime

A wonderful 2nd night #SandsStudios last night for The Tragedy of Barnabas, banished to France for his vanity, crushed by his own mother when invading his homeland. Dickensian adventures with Bartleby Wilson, Beveridge sonnets and so much more. Thankyou, Rotherhithe! Photos:Scarab Pictures

If anyone fancies some improvised Shakespearean shenanigans, I will be playing with @schoolofnight.bsky.social tonight and tomorrow at the amazing Sands Films studio near Tower Bridge. Du will be had! www.sandsfilms.co.uk/sands-films-...

It's almost upon us! 5 DAYS till we return to London and to #SandsStudios for 2 very special gigs to mark our 20th anniversary. Still a few tickets left at sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/681cc5e2… @robertmountford.bsky.social @coxitude.bsky.social @dylanemery.bsky.social @oliversenton.bsky.social

Fraters assemble to discuss ideas for our forthcoming gigs at Sands Studios on Jul 10 & 11th. Shakespeare, Dickens, naval history, really large mugs, Pinter, Michael Barrymore... what will be in the mix?? #rotherhithe #dickens #beatrixpotter #impro #improv #channelling

Fraters Cox & Senton have been on a historical trail in #croatia - Was Dubrovnik Illyria? For the Oxfordians this garden, in the Franciscan priory in Dubrovnik, could be the one that became Olivia's palace in #twelfthnight And these hedges would be the 'box trees' It certainly makes good staging!

SO delighted that our upcoming gigs at #Sandsstudios in London’s history-steeped #Rotherhithe can be STREAMED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! So anyone who can't get there, because of geography or anything else can pay to watch remotely at sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/681cc5... #IsItHeroic

Amidst all the excitement about our London dates Jul 10/11, we wouldn't want you to forget we go on the next night to the Welsh valleys and our beloved @sl-willowglobe.bsky.social A unique and magical place, and the ideal end to our 20th anniversary celebrations. Make a pilgrimage!!

Prepare to be Schooled... Just 5 weeks to go before we return to London to the amazing Sands Films for 2 nights only (Jul 10th & 11th). Twenty years in and still summoning the Muses (though at a more gentlemanly pace)... Book at sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/681cc5... #Mnemosynebeourguide

We are delighted to announce The School is making its way back to London after- too long, let's face it. On Thurs 10th & Fri 11th July we'll be playing at the incredible Sands Studios in Rotherhithe. You can book tickets NOW at sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/681cc5... Can't wait to see you there!

Whenever I need to escape, this performance of The School of Ken does the trick immeasurably. It is full to the brim of compelling storytelling and exciting impro games, performed by members of @schoolofnight.bsky.social & @showstoppermusical.bsky.social . It's astounding 🎭 youtu.be/qIKNKcO6nPM?...

Fab to back in the Pool of Life last night at @unitytheatre.bsky.social with @livimprovfestival.bsky.social for the late play 'Romulus & Remus or, the Suckling Dwarf' Many thanks to all who've helped us on this first leg of our 20th anniversary tour - especially #slunglow & #georgiantheatreroyal

Happy 20th anniversary to the utterly phenomenal @schoolofnight.bsky.social ! Here's a new poster for 20 years of imaginative storytelling, compelling characters, & thought-provoking sonnets✏️ @dylanmarkemery.bsky.social @coxitude.bsky.social @josephchancemj.bsky.social @robertmountford.bsky.social

Great interview with @schoolofnight.bsky.social Oliver Senton and Mark Smith from @livimprovfestival.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=1VxZ... #LIF2025 April 24th to 27th Come to Liverpool and play out!

2 Feb: Candlemas, the feast of Presentation & Purification Traditional day of misrule & riot in 16th, 17th centuries #otd (BM)

So delighted with our new images from #ClaireBilyard Here's an image for our 20th Anniversary tour in April: 24th @ Slung Low in #Leeds, 25th @ Theatre Royal Richmond (Yorks) & 26th @livimprovfestival.bsky.social Can't wait to summon the Muses, & banish the cobwebs from the mind's forgotten corners

The School's been playing with strange fruit in #SandsStudios #Rotherhithe to make new pictures. #ClaireBilyard admired some of Kubrick's lenses before we started work, and the one and only #ChristineEdzard made it all happen. New photos to follow... @josephchancemj @coxitude @dylanmarkemery

We gather at the sign of Shakespeare’s Head... A great advent jolly to see the extraordinary #grandthefthamlet at #thegardencinema. Bringing a big Yes And to the world of virtual Shakespeare production. Many congrats #samrcrane #pinnygrylls #markoosterveen and all involved. New frontiers, Seekers!!

Next Spring (April23rd) will see our 20th anniversary. Ideas and plans are already forming...

Well here we are on #blue-sky. Any fellow #bardic lovers out there? Seekers, extemporisers, improvisers or tea-cosy wearers?? Let us know!! #Shakespeare #makeitheroic