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Theatre maker - Early Years’ specialist. Mentor. Adoptee.
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Kathy Brodie Early Years TV
about 21 hours ago
Julie Mountain shares the 4-stage design process that transforms any outdoor space. Learn why "what movements do children need?" beats "what equipment should we buy?" every time. Essential viewing for early years practitioners.
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Lucy Prebble
1 day ago
It’s not the most important thing but the world being plotted like bad television is making it pretty confusing for those trying to write good television
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Everything Theatre
4 days ago
#Review
: Shakespeare in a Suitcase - Hamlet, Polka Theatre ★★★★ "This is quality theatre: inventive, respectful of its audience, and quietly ambitious in what it asks young people to engage with."
#theatre
#TYA
#Wimbledon
#Shakespeare
#theatresky
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Review: Hamlet, Polka Theatre - Everything Theatre
A smart, playful and musically rich Hamlet that distils Shakespeare’s biggest questions into an hour of inventive, child-centred storytelling without ever underestimating its young audience.
https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/01/review-hamlet-polka-theatre/
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Everything Theatre
5 days ago
#Review
: Squirrel
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★★★★ "This is a genuinely shared family experience, where different ages take different things – and no one is asked to sit still and behave."
#theatre
#TYA
#familytheatre
#theatresky
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Review: Squirrel, Unicorn Theatre - Everything Theatre
A welcoming, playful immersive theatre experience where babies, toddlers and adults play together, guided by a curious (and slightly pesky) squirrel we meet along the way.
https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/01/review-squirrel-unicorn-theatre/
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Justin Sherin
6 days ago
Chekhov, born today 1860: ‘I hate lies & violence…I look upon tags & labels as prejudices. My holy of holies is the human body, health, intelligence, talent, inspiration, love, & the most absolute freedom imaginable--freedom from violence & lies.’
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Adam Sharp
7 days ago
An expression from Puerta Rican slang that describes someone who looks anxious or nervous is como cocodrilo en fábrica de carteras. It means “like a crocodile in a wallet factory.”
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Caridad Svich
11 days ago
today in pocket theatre, i write abt the optics of progress.
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the optics of progress
theatre's hope change thing
https://open.substack.com/pub/csvich/p/the-optics-of-progress?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=post%20viewer
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
12 days ago
Scottish Youth Theatre is seeking an Artistic Producer (Emerging Artist Programme) to join the team and help curate an ambitious and exciting emerging programme for Scotland’s young theatre-makers
buff.ly/Whi0vz8
(deadline - 11 Feb 2026)
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Scottish Youth Theatre: Artistic Producer (Emerging Artist Programme) - YTAS
Scottish Youth Theatre is seeking an Artistic Producer (Emerging Artist Programme) to join the team at an exciting time in the company’s evolution. Help
https://buff.ly/Whi0vz8
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www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-wh...
. Brilliant blog by
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@edchildrensfest.bsky.social
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Blog: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre… — Imaginate
News, vacancies and blogs by staff and artists connected with Imaginate and the Edinburgh International children's Festival
https://www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-why-grown-ups-should-watch-children-s-theatre-19012026/
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Siân MacGregor
13 days ago
New MiniBlog, with thanks to Katherine Rundell: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre…
www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-wh...
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Blog: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre… — Imaginate
News, vacancies and blogs by staff and artists connected with Imaginate and the Edinburgh International children's Festival
http://www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-why-grown-ups-should-watch-children-s-theatre-19012026
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The Stage
13 days ago
★★★★ Review: Dante or Die: I Do – Immersive, site-specific tale of wedding-day dysfunction is finely detailed and engrossing 👇
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Dante Or Die: I Do review at Malmaison Hotel, London
https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/dante-or-die-i-do-review-malmaison-hotel-london?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1769081563-4
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Speech Bubbles CIO
19 days ago
That's My Story!: Drama for Confidence, Communication and Creativity i
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With renewed emphasis on Oracy and Creativity in primary education why not get hold of a copy of this book by our CEO Adam.
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That's My Story!: Drama for Confidence, Communication and Creativity in KS1 and Beyond
The ability to communicate is an essential life skill for all children and young people and it underpins their social, emotional and educational development. If a child experiences a positive relation...
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Dr. Aaron Bradbury
20 days ago
Things Only Early Years Educators Will Understand Day 15 “Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayMatters
#EarlyYearsProfessionals
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Campaign for the Arts
20 days ago
🗣️ “It is through our songs and our stories that we best express ourselves, and best understand ourselves, and our place in the world." 🗣️ This week, Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced a real-terms boost to the overall culture budget in 2026-27 📈
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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™
about 1 month ago
Anna Ancher (Danish 1859-1935) ‘The Maid in the Kitchen’ 1883 - 1886 oil on canvas
#art
#painting
#artist
#BlueSkyArt
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Neon Genesis Ewangelion
about 2 months ago
this is culturally a vital work of modern art
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Delighted with this lovely intelligent review. Thank you!
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about 2 months ago
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Peter Arnott
about 2 months ago
Wonderful film. And one of the best central performances on celluloid. (Also, never seen theatre portrayed better.)
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The Stage
about 2 months ago
Margaret Hodge’s ACE review has an elephant in the room – money, writes Lyn Gardner 👇
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Lyn Gardner on Margaret Hodge's ACE review
The review of Arts Council England provides a clear signpost that there will be little funding help, if any, coming down the road to the arts from government, says Lyn Gardner
https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/margaret-hodges-ace-review-has-an-elephant-in-the-room-money?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1765988520-4
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Jane’s photos of Italy are wonderful ❤️
@janehobson.bsky.social
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about 2 months ago
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Jane Hobson
about 2 months ago
Woman in a hat walks past a food stall, carrying candy floss whilst on a mobile phone, Venice, Italy.
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Jane Hobson
about 2 months ago
Rialto fish market, Venezia, Italy. © Jane Hobson. 2025.
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Jane Hobson
about 2 months ago
Reflections, San Marco Piazza, Italy.
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about 2 months ago
Scottish artist Anne Redpath, Girl in the Red Cloak, c.1920
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I have no desire to go to America at this time so I’m not worried about this being on my social media profile. Hateful, hateful man
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about 2 months ago
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Blackpool Grand’s Small Steps Big Stories anthology launch - Blackpool Grand Theatre
Building oracy skills with our local little ones... ‘I like the magic’ 5yr old story maker ‘Are we famous now?! 6 yr old story maker ‘We should sell all
https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/blackpool-grands-small-steps-big-stories-anthology-launch?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHpwELRUw1qFLH35WGYrzt0yrasEFB-nlnZM1khaVM3RAviPUptLbrz1XiQpz_aem_vBiwfKo3bijOfbf1sLi9Aw
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The Guardian
2 months ago
From the Gruffalo to Dog Man: how to put children’s classics on the stage
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From the Gruffalo to Dog Man: how to put children’s classics on the stage
With Dog Man making his London theatre debut next summer, theatre makers explain how to make a successful jump from page to stage
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/dec/05/from-the-gruffalo-to-dog-man-how-to-put-childrens-classics-on-the-stage?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1764980103
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Blackpool Grand’s Small Steps Big Stories anthology launch - Blackpool Grand Theatre
Building oracy skills with our local little ones... ‘I like the magic’ 5yr old story maker ‘Are we famous now?! 6 yr old story maker ‘We should sell all
https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/blackpool-grands-small-steps-big-stories-anthology-launch?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHpwELRUw1qFLH35WGYrzt0yrasEFB-nlnZM1khaVM3RAviPUptLbrz1XiQpz_aem_vBiwfKo3bijOfbf1sLi9Aw
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3 months ago
Chipmunks are wonderful animals. This was one of my outdoor friends. Of course, Sam also likes to watch them.
#Chipmunks
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The Guardian
3 months ago
TV tonight: the heartbreaking story of a forbidden affair during the Troubles
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TV tonight: the heartbreaking story of a forbidden affair during the Troubles
A Catholic and a Protestant fall in love in emotional drama Trespasses. Plus: David Attenborough’s fierce new nature series. Here’s what to watch this evening
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/nov/09/tv-tonight-the-heartbreaking-story-of-a-forbidden-affair-during-the-troubles?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762722859
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The Guardian
3 months ago
Trespasses review – an intoxicating, rousing and heartbreaking love story
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Trespasses review – an intoxicating, rousing and heartbreaking love story
This adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s masterly novel, set in 70s Belfast, sees a Catholic teacher drawn into a dangerous affair with a Protestant barrister. It really hits a nerve
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/nov/09/trespasses-review-an-intoxicating-rousing-and-heartbreaking-love-story?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762728969
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Joanna Grace PhD
4 months ago
This morning I signed translation rights for 15 of my Sensory Stories. They are to be published in French, Spanish, Italian and Greek (starting with the Greek ones). It is very exciting to think of all the people who will get access to sensory stories through this agreement. Meanwhile
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4 months ago
Michelle Kingdom, fine artist based in California, specializing in embroidery
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Hetan Shah
4 months ago
This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries
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Roxana Hadadi
4 months ago
the ending of THE GODFATHER, the best american movie ever made, doesn't work without diane keaton's final look --- at the realization of who she's married and what her life is going to become and what corruption lurks behind closed doors. unforgettable, inimitable work. RIP.
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The Stage
4 months ago
ICYMI: Jacksons Lane artistic director and joint chief executive Adrian Berry is to depart the organisation after 18 years at the helm. Read more 👇
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Jacksons Lane boss Adrian Berry steps down after 18 years
Jacksons Lane artistic director and joint chief executive Adrian Berry is to depart the organisation after 18 years at the helm
https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/appointments/jacksons-lane-boss-steps-down-after-18-years?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760106701-2
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4 months ago
The work of Diana Catchpole, contemporary UK based illustrator and printmaker
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers
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Daniel Benneworth-Gray
4 months ago
Diane Keaton by Annie Leibovitz, 1986
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The Guardian
4 months ago
An ethereally self-aware comedy genius: the loss of Diane Keaton is devastating | Peter Bradshaw
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An ethereally self-aware comedy genius: the loss of Diane Keaton is devastating | Peter Bradshaw
America’s sweetheart was so much more than that: an actor of astonishing singularity and freshness who starred in the very best films of the past century
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/11/an-ethereally-self-aware-comedy-genius-the-loss-of-diane-keaton-is-devastating?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760224549
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Leona
4 months ago
We need this in Scotland. It’s not even wishful or fanciful thinking: it’s financially astute. Our creative industries are absolutely vital
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dermot daly
4 months ago
These two make great friends. Released a day apart, they’re almost twins. Maybe putting both on reading lists and in libraries might be a good thing to do. Maybe.
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4 months ago
Girl in the East Wind with Ravens Passing the Moon, 1893 by Glasgow School artist Frances MacDonald
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This!!! I’ve been having this conversation with other artists here in Wales recently. Thank you for writing this, Matthew!
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So proud of this review and grateful for Mary’s insight and intelligence -she’s an incredible champion of
#TheatreForYoungAudiences
#TYA
#Theatre
#Babies
. Thank you
@marypollard.bsky.social
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The Guardian
4 months ago
Enjoying international cuisines makes people more tolerant, UK study finds
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Enjoying international cuisines makes people more tolerant, UK study finds
Frequent and varied eating found to reduce likelihood of perceiving immigrants as ‘cultural or economic threats’ Whether it is the kedgeree of the British Raj, the Victorian “penny lick” ice-creams of Manchester’s Little Italy, or the battered fish brought to the UK by Sephardic Jews, international influences on the country’s food are longstanding, diverse and many. Now, research has revealed that eating international food does not merely spice up the diet – but makes people more tolerant. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oct/07/enjoying-international-cuisines-makes-people-more-tolerant-uk-study-finds?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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The Guardian
4 months ago
Experience: I put on the world’s first deaf rave for deaf ravers like me
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Experience: I put on the world’s first deaf rave for deaf ravers like me
Finding a venue was a headache. Some bookers thought it was a joke
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/03/experience-deaf-raver-put-on-the-worlds-first-rave-people-like-me?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1759472889
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Middle Child
5 months ago
A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London:
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Middle Child
4 months ago
Work with us! ⚡ We are looking for a lighting designer, sound designer and stage manager to join the team on the first show in our new space:
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/call-ou...
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Middle Child
4 months ago
We are looking to cast three roles in our 2026 production of Isabelle by Marc Graham, the first show in our new theatre space in Hull. Find out more:
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/casting...
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Casting call: Isabelle — Middle Child
Middle Child are looking to cast three roles in our forthcoming production of Isabelle by Marc Graham.
https://www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/casting-call-isabelle
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
5 months ago
Applications are open for the Introduction to Dramatherapy Short Course at Queen Margaret University
@qmuniversity.bsky.social
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(deadline - 3 Oct 2025)
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Queen Margaret University: Introduction to Dramatherapy Short Course - YTAS
Dramatherapy intentionally applies creative techniques to support psychological change. This course introduces students to the practice through experiential
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