We’ve been quiet for a bit but there’s lots of Orange Works news coming along soon. 2026 is going to be a busy one. 🍊

We have had a great week at @edfringe.bsky.social - and we’re thrilled at how Locusts has been received. We have one more show tomorrow at 4:05pm. Get those tickets here: tickets.thespaceuk.com/event/911:38... #theatre #TheatreSky #EdFringe #daretodiscover

This made us a bit emotional this morning. #banconversiontherapy #edfringe #theatre #edinburgh #daretodiscover #Locusts

Listen to Ian chatting to FringeReview about Locusts

Our audience response has been great 😊

We’re getting wonderful audience feedback to Locusts. It’s a joy to perform and a privilege to chat to audiences afterwards - one lady thanked me for the play and described it as “a gift”. Locusts is at TheSpaceUK Triplex at 16:05 until the 9th. Don’t miss it.

Day two of our #edfringe - we’re at Triplex with our acclaimed drama at 16:05pm today until the 9th. That’s eight shows, by the way, not a show lasting a whole week long. That would be madness. #daretodiscover #TheatreSky #Theatre #Edinburgh

Real life experiences of conversion practices form a powerful central story-arc in Locusts, an acclaimed drama at the Edinburgh Fringe from Friday 1st August. Stephen’s story highlights the lifelong impact conversion practices can have on LGBTQ+ people, and those around them.

Edinburgh… from Friday… #TheatreSky #Edfringe #daretodiscover

There's not many tickets left for our 2-4-1 Philomena show on the 4th, so grab them now if you want two tickets for the price of one! tickets.thespaceuk.com/event/911:36... #edfringe

Ian Tucker-Bell, one of the writers of Locusts, discusses his experiences of conversion therapy and why the practice should be banned. Locusts is at the #EdinburghFringe from August 1-9. #TheatreSky #banconversiontherapy

Locusts - and the Edinburgh Fringe - opens two weeks today. Locusts follows Stephen & Jeff whose lives are disrupted by the return of a figure from Stephen’s youth, asking for the impossible. Told with heart, honesty, and humour this is a play you don’t want to miss. #quickflyer #TheatreSky

Locusts - and the Edinburgh Fringe - opens two weeks today. Locusts follows Stephen & Jeff whose lives are disrupted by the return of a figure from Stephen’s youth, asking for the impossible. Told with heart, honesty, and humour this is a play you don’t want to miss. #quickflyer #TheatreSky

When Jeff met Stephen… and realised Stephen knows nothing about art. Locusts is at The Space Triplex from August 1st to 9th. Find out about that rabbit here: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what... #theatresky #drama #edfringe #edinburgh #loveislove #daretodiscover #banconversiontherapy

Happy #WorldFringeDay good #TheatreSky people! Our fringe adventures have taken to Edinburgh, Faversham, Camden, Brighton, Leeds, Madrid… Here’s a little snapshot of our adventures so far… See at #edfringe in a few weeks!

Pete, the pastor who believes God made Stephen straight. Conversion therapy is often shown as a big dramatic thing, but Ian’s experience (like many others) was subtle, coercive, and damaging. Find out more at #edfringe Aug 1st - 9th. #daretodiscover #TheatreSky

We are *very* excited to be heading back to #Edinburgh in a few weeks and performing Locusts again. It’s a show we’re so proud of and one that leaves quite the impact on those that see it. If you’re in the area come down and say hello after. #daretodiscover #theatre #edfringe #TheatreSky

#DaretoDiscover the outstanding #LocustsPlay this summer at @edfringe.bsky.social #quickflyer

Returning to Edinburgh this August - the outstanding LOCUSTS #quickflyer #daretodiscover #edfringe #TheatreSky @edfringe.bsky.social @stonewalluk.bsky.social

Get yerself down to #Brighton today - don’t miss this amazing play!

Locusts went down a storm in Brighton last night. Such an incredible response. We’re kinda humbled. Locusts is back in #Brighton on Saturday at 2pm, then off to #Edinburgh in August, and then maybe other places too. So #proud, and so knackered! @brightonfringe.bsky.social #TheatreSky

Hello, #Brighton! Seagulls are shockingly massive.

If you’re in or near Brighton next week then this is a must-see. Moving, funny, romantic, and a play that’ll leave you thinking and talking for days to come. Locusts is in Brighton two days only. Don’t miss it.

Next week our play “Locusts” returns to @brightonfringe.bsky.social. Locusts has been really well reviewed and received; it’s warm hearted, with humour, love, and some great northern humour. Tickets from brightonfringe.org #TheatreSky #Brighton #liveperformance #BrightonScene #LGBTQ

Our acclaimed drama “Locusts” returns to #Brighton in a few weeks. We’ll be at The Lantern Theatre on May 26th & 31st. Tickets at brightonfringe.org Come see why The Voice magazine declared it “a triumph” #TheatreSky @brightonfringe.bsky.social #BrightonFringe #theatre

Hot off the press… here’s the poster for #Locusts at #EdFringe this summer. #theatresky #quickflyer #edinburgh

Here is the link to Ian’s interview on Reverb Radio. He’s interviewed from approx 38 mins. It’s a great show too - if you have time why not give it a full listen? #theatresky

Ian was interviewed for Brighton’s Radio Reverb today; about Locusts, his experiences which forged it, and our upcoming shows at #BrightonFringe. We’ll share the link tomorrow. Locusts is at @brightonfringe.bsky.social soon - tickets at BrightonFringe.org #theatresky #theatre #brighton #lgbtq+

Today I went to #Brighton to drop off the posters and flyers for #Locusts at #BrightonFringe. While there I collected their smashing programme. Here is the grand opening! @brightonfringe.bsky.social #TheatreSky #BrightonTheatre #WhatsOnBrighton

Next month!

Our critically-acclaimed drama returns to @brightonfringe.bsky.social next month - two dates only. Don’t miss out - get your tickets now at www.brightonfringe.org/events/locus... #Brighton #Theatre #LGBTQ #BanConversionTherapy

Our critically-acclaimed drama returns to @brightonfringe.bsky.social next month - two dates only. Don’t miss out - get your tickets now at www.brightonfringe.org/events/locus... #Brighton #Theatre #LGBTQ #BanConversionTherapy

We are so proud of this one. #TheatreSky

It was great to get this back on its feet again this morning and I’m so looking forward to performing it again. Locusts: Tell Me About Your Mother - faith, family, acceptance, and conversion therapy wrapped up in a gorgeous hug of a show. Come see it.

The Locusts cast regrouped for our first rehearsal of the year today and, you know what? We remembered most of it! Locusts is coming to Brighton and Edinburgh and tickets are now on sale! Get yours now! #TheatreSky @brightonfringe.bsky.social #edfringe #brightonfringe @edfringe.bsky.social

Hey #TheatreSky - come see Locusts. We’re rather proud of it!

Of all the songs I’ve ever written I think this one is my favourite youtu.be/bAVb9UZnh-I?...

Gene Hackman was the most charismatic, gripping, fun yet terrifying actor that ever lived. He was a devastating force in every project he appeared in, & left the business on his own terms to enjoy a simple life. An incredible titan of the screen who was already missed, but will be really missed now.

Our registration for EdFringe25 is in. We’re only there 1-9th this year, short and sweet, but very much looking forward to bringing Locusts back. More details soon.

Orange Works are preparing for a busy year ahead. Locusts will be out and about this spring and summer. We’re at Brighton Fringe on May 26th & 31st, then EdFringe from the 1st to 9th of August. Hope to see you!

Plans are afoot for 2025. First bit of news: Locusts returns to Brighton for #BrightonFringe - more details to follow.

Have a wonderful Christmas, all!

A very positive Christmas curry & planning session last night. We have plans for 25 and 26! See you out there somewhere!

@pottytheplant.bsky.social welcome to Bluesky!

We have finally closed our account on the dead bird site. Was sad to lose the community we built there but glad to have found a new one here. Some old friends have found us, and we have made many new friends too. Long may that continue.

Writing retreat day two. I’m sat in my pod overlooking Loch Broom while Storm Bert rages outside. The loch is choppy, the wind howls, but I am toasty and warm and progress is being made. (Must stop procrastinating on Bluesky!) Happy Saturday, all. Here is my view (yes, I am writing in Narnia)

Where do you like to write? @iantuckerbell.bsky.social - who has written our plays so far - likes to go off grid for a few days to hammer out an idea and get a new play started. For the past two years that’s been Swanage, but this year it’s the Scottish Highlands. This will be his view:

Town square marketplace of ideas

Excruciating barber experience please I sold out of this print a while back, wish I'd made more. I think barbers must have been buying it lol

Fab to find and connect with so many theatre people here today. Hello from the Orange Works team!