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. www.earlyyears.tv/episode/j... www.earlyyears.tv/episode/j...

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

#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 everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/01/revi...

#Review: Squirrel @unicorntheatre.bsky.social ★★★★ "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 everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/01/revi...

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.’

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.”

today in pocket theatre, i write abt the optics of progress. open.substack.com/pub/csvich/p...

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)

www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-wh.... Brilliant blog by @sianmacgregor.bsky.social for @edchildrensfest.bsky.social

New MiniBlog, with thanks to Katherine Rundell: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre… www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-wh... via @edchildrensfest.bsky.social

★★★★ Review: Dante or Die: I Do – Immersive, site-specific tale of wedding-day dysfunction is finely detailed and engrossing 👇

That's My Story!: Drama for Confidence, Communication and Creativity i share.google/WfH7Kib2Qz26... With renewed emphasis on Oracy and Creativity in primary education why not get hold of a copy of this book by our CEO Adam.

Things Only Early Years Educators Will Understand Day 15 “Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control” #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayMatters #EarlyYearsProfessionals

🗣️ “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 📈

Anna Ancher (Danish 1859-1935) ‘The Maid in the Kitchen’ 1883 - 1886 oil on canvas #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

this is culturally a vital work of modern art

Delighted with this lovely intelligent review. Thank you!

Wonderful film. And one of the best central performances on celluloid. (Also, never seen theatre portrayed better.)

Margaret Hodge’s ACE review has an elephant in the room – money, writes Lyn Gardner 👇

Jane’s photos of Italy are wonderful ❤️ @janehobson.bsky.social

Woman in a hat walks past a food stall, carrying candy floss whilst on a mobile phone, Venice, Italy.

Rialto fish market, Venezia, Italy. © Jane Hobson. 2025.

Reflections, San Marco Piazza, Italy.

Scottish artist Anne Redpath, Girl in the Red Cloak, c.1920 #WomensArt

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

From the Gruffalo to Dog Man: how to put children’s classics on the stage

Chipmunks are wonderful animals. This was one of my outdoor friends. Of course, Sam also likes to watch them. #Chipmunks #Cats

TV tonight: the heartbreaking story of a forbidden affair during the Troubles

Trespasses review – an intoxicating, rousing and heartbreaking love story

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

Michelle Kingdom, fine artist based in California, specializing in embroidery #WomensArt

This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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.

ICYMI: Jacksons Lane artistic director and joint chief executive Adrian Berry is to depart the organisation after 18 years at the helm. Read more 👇

The work of Diana Catchpole, contemporary UK based illustrator and printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Diane Keaton by Annie Leibovitz, 1986

An ethereally self-aware comedy genius: the loss of Diane Keaton is devastating | Peter Bradshaw

We need this in Scotland. It’s not even wishful or fanciful thinking: it’s financially astute. Our creative industries are absolutely vital

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.

Girl in the East Wind with Ravens Passing the Moon, 1893 by Glasgow School artist Frances MacDonald #WomensArt

This!!! I’ve been having this conversation with other artists here in Wales recently. Thank you for writing this, Matthew!

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

Enjoying international cuisines makes people more tolerant, UK study finds

Experience: I put on the world’s first deaf rave for deaf ravers like me

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: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...

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...

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...

Applications are open for the Introduction to Dramatherapy Short Course at Queen Margaret University @qmuniversity.bsky.social buff.ly/YXdIxb5 (deadline - 3 Oct 2025)