Publication Day: It’s out, it exists!

Applications for Homegrown 2025/26 are now open! This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre. Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct. Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv

LIVERPOOL: @liveveryplay.bsky.social welcome us on Oct 24th at 19h30 to launch ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’. The incomparable Keisha Thompson & local hero Paislie Reid join me to dig into the book & its themes, working out how it & they speak to Liverpool now.

MANCHESTER: The third of the launches of ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’ is at Factory International on Oct 23rd, kicking off at 18h00. Join chapter contributor (and legend) Keisha Thompson & I talking about the book, Manchester, making theatre & monochrome pictures.

LONDON: The second launch for ‘Being Black and British’ (published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social) will be at @stratfordeast.com on Oct 3rd at 17h30 with contributors @excalibah.bsky.social, @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social, Hannah Alkhalu & Nuna Sandy moderated by Dr Samia La Virgne. (Link to follow)

LEEDS: The first of five launches for the book is open for booking… I’ll be in conversation with the Vice Principal & Head of Drama about and around the book before a Q&A on Oct 1st at 18h00. Book your ticket? (London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester [online], keep eyes out for events near you)

‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ is released on September 22 but is available to pre-order from TODAY. Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library. Launch event(s) to be shared…

Our residencies are back! We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors. Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V

Are you interested in using drama as a tool in your work with young people? We want to share our practice and ways of working to widen opportunities for young people in theatre and beyond. Follow the link to apply: https://loom.ly/mLXA5bE 📅 Applications close Tuesday 12 August

Out now – Bruntwood at 20. We're proud to have been the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting's publishing partner since its inception. We're delighted to publish this anthology which reflects its inestimable impact across the last two decades. Get your copy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/bruntwood-at...

An idiot’s guide to the fringe: 10 ways to be a bad producer, according to Ellie Keel👇

New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen." www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...

The University of Edinburgh has received the race and history review which it commissioned, detailing the institutions links to slavery and colonialism. It has published the review here www.ed.ac.uk/about/race-r...

Playwrights assemble!

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival begins in a week. I’ve some recommendations (which I share with no reviews, just links) but invite folk to add to them… who knows who sees what on here. Please share and add…

If you work in #Theatre or #TV please give this a little share. London Summer Social for #Playwrights #Screenwriters & their friends! THIS THURS 23rd July 7-10pm at Soho Theatre WALTHAMSTOW. All levels of experience. Come with friends or come alone! #SupportPlaywrightsSummerSocial

Special announcement: 2 Free Workshops at the Fringe! Aug 9: 10.30am-12pm: Embracing the Fear: A Practical Guide to Navigating Stage Fright with Annika Speer & Bella Merlin Aug 16: 10.30am-12pm: Stanislavsky's Toolkit: A Practical Workshop for Actors with Bella Merlin #theatresky #theatre

Tolu Okanlawon has won the 2025 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting with his drama about African-American photojournalist Gordon Parks. Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/bru...

In the creative industries and in need of creative support? Skills building? Empowerment sessions? Directing workshops? and more? Then Tess Farley is the person for you… Affordable prices (with funds raised used to support families in Gaza) with a brilliant facilitator. Get involved. Share widely.

They are giving away the 2nd edition of Culture is bad for you for just £5.50! manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177810/ using the code SUN50

We're very delighted to announce our five Fair Play Advocates, who are: actor, playwright & director Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE; actor & writer Julie Hesmondhalgh; actor & director Matthew Dunster; and theatre directors Nancy Medina & Matthew Xia! Read more on our website: bit.ly/4lqihns

Thank you @dermotdaly.bsky.social and @boxoftrickstheatre.bsky.social for an inspiring session this evening on writing plays for two people. Duologue and Dialogue... discuss. Always come away from sessions like this buzzin' I tell you, buzzin' with ideas 🎭 ✍🏼

This week the Royal Court Theatre significantly expanded our offer to playwrights everywhere. And all you need to do is send us your play. I've written a letter to playwrights to explain the changes and the thinking behind them. 👁️ royalcourttheatre.com/playwriting/...

We are proud to launch our 10-year Manifesto for Change, calling for an end to class inequality in the theatre industry. www.ardenttheatre.co.uk/manifesto #ManifestoForChange #WorkingClassCreatives #TheatreEquity #theatre #workingclass #classequality #classequity

72 lives. 72 families. 8 years. 5 Prime Ministers. 0 criminal charges. 💚 #JusticeForGrenfell #Grenfell #GrenfellTower

‘I may not always love you But long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I'll make you so sure about it’ Brian Wilson 1942 – 2025

£2 is a HUGE amount to our community. Here are 7 reasons why (please read and share) and here is the link to give: www.arts-emergency.org/donate%F0%9F...

All of that. All of it. All of us. Public Interest Common/Wealth 2025 commonwealththeatre.co.uk/shows/public...

Very excited about this - the aim is to have the stub of a new piece of work by the end of the session… let’s get it - together.

📢 “JOINT ENTERPRISE ON TRIAL” Join us on 26th June for the launch of our groundbreaking court watch study on joint enterprise at the Old Bailey 17 cases, 76 defendants Limited tickets, register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/joint-ente...

“Language as culture is the collective memory bank of a people’s experience in history” Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o 1938 - 2025

So proud of this ‘powerfully persuasive […] inventive audio-visual […] highly effective […] production [which makes] it explicitly clear how and why positive change needs to happen’

come hang out and think about how plays can be small but also big!

Working class representation in the creative industries is at the lowest level in a decade. The Equity Class Network Manifesto is a blueprint for change, setting out demands for industry & government - from free childcare to making class a protected characteristic www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-po...

We open tomorrow…

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A long time ago in a manuscript far, far away.... Happy #StarWarsDay! – #MayTheFourthBeWithYou, always.

I'm really pleased that gobscure's exhibition and performance 'yu have already survived' that I mentored & co-produced runs throughout May at @arcstockton.bsky.social, with the performance on 9th. For anyone feeling fragile... arconline.co.uk/whats-on/you...

The lovely @tamasha1989.bsky.social have turned their spotlight on me… I shared it with a bunch of other awesome folk…

The Alfred Fagon Award, the leading award for Black British Playwrights is now open for 2025 entrants. You have until August 31st to enter and have the chance to join winners who include the outstanding Inua Ellams who won last time out…

📝 PlayMakers! Join our Masterclass with writer/actor Lauren-Nicole Mayes at @rxtheatre.bsky.social. An exciting journey to uncover bold, unique settings where stories come alive. 📱 PWYD>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-building-worlds-with-lauren-nicole-mayes-registration-1335331655929

Massively honoured to be amongst this esteemed company offering a workshop… get involved!

May 2, 4 PM ET. live stream. the MINOTAUR enters frame. from Theater in Quarantine, CultureHub at LaMaMa and me. free tix at culturehub.org/events/minot...

Midlands actors you absolutely MUST get on this. Obviously @painesplough.bsky.social are ace but so are the whole panel. I’m half tempted to rearrange things so I can just hang out with them all…

If you are a writer please consider adding your name to this open letter calling for solidarity with and action for the Trans community. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Writers in Yorkshire! Are you Inspired by Anita’s journey from rejection to production (watch her story👇)? Arts At The Arms are calling for new short plays (max 15 mins) for events in Leeds & Kirklees. 📅 Deadline: Fri 16 May 5pm 📩 [email protected]

Bit of an, “I ain’t reading all that” post. But if you get the chance, here are some of my thoughts on the #supremecourt ruling. #LwiththeT #LGBTQ #WomensRights

Hi all #theatre, #acting arts and arts adjacent folks! @oldbirdtheatre.bsky.social are CASTING for our OTHERHOOD show ( happening as part of @bradford2025.co.uk ) ITS PAID. Please help us get the word out. A link to the casting info is here 👇🏻 www.otherhoodarts.wordpress.com SHARE PLEASE! 🔥❤️🔥

My first published academic work of 2025. I thought about feeling. And questioning. And stories. And storytelling. (If you can’t access easily, shout)

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, a film by Wes Anderson.   Only in theaters May 30. youtu.be/GEuMnPl2WI4?...