Superman is Barbie for boys and I mean this as a compliment.

A Jamie Lloyd style production of Evita where there’s a livestream of Andrew Lloyd Webber flying by private jet from NYC to London to vote for benefits cuts.

*throws hat into the ring to write it?*

Thrilled and excited to be part of Tour the Writer Y3 with this bunch of incredible writers!

Deeply depressing (but sadly not surprising) local elections results. Grim that the government will use this as an excuse to move further to the right.

Is Mrs Flood Michael Grade? #DoctorWho

You might be able to separate art from artist, but you can’t separate the IP from the copyright holder.

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society. Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

Just one of those evenings where you feel the whole weight of the world and a growing sense of dread that things will get worse.

Next week my play Murder on the Dancefloor is coming to Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. The play has been co-created with the young people of Wolverhampton Grand Arena Youth Theatre. I had so much fun writing this with the incredibly talented young company. wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Adolescence is incredible television there is and will be a lot of talk about it in response to online radicalisation/Tate, but it’s about so much more than this current moment. It’s about the failure of men to talk, share their emotions and challenge toxic and violent masculinity.

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Cheeseboard question when you order a cheeseboard at restaurant why is there never enough crackers/bread? Why is the ratio always off? Surely that’s the cheap part? Is it a scam to get me to pay extra for more crackers/bread, am eating cheese wrong or is something else going on?

Perhaps if you’re the parent of a SEN child and you have public platform and a national newspaper interviews you, maybe use that to advocate for better support for all SEN children rather than complain about having to pay VAT on your private school bill.

Loved Bungalow by @ruthdsilva.bsky.social at @theatre503.bsky.social last night. A dark and complex character drama about the secrets within an Anglo-Indian family. On until 15 March.

Writing is a process some days you are crafting witty lines of dialogue, imagining new worlds, searching into the hearts of characters and spinning yarns, on others you’re at the fridge eat grated cheese straight from the bag…it’s all part of a process.

I’m now on @papatangotc.bsky.social studio member directory with more information about the plays I’ve written and the work I want to make come have a look. papatango.co.uk/studio/membe...

1/ Strong words from Baroness Kidron in the Guardian today on copyright, AI and creators' rights - and ones that we support www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

The gorgeous residential Gladstone’s Library Writer in Residence programme provides space and resources for up to four writers whose work engages with liberal values in the broadest sense. Writers at all stages of their career can apply. Please share :) www.gladstoneslibrary.org/events/write...

Choose 20 plays that have stayed with you or influenced you. One play per day for 20 days, in no particular order No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster. Day 1 #TheatreSky

Don’t think you need to go to the trouble of espionage to figure this out.

@graeaetheatre.bsky.social New Writing Festival today was marvellous! Lovely Deaf, disabled and ND creatives and allies coming together sharing stories. It’s tough in the world of theatre right now but I left with a feeling of hope. Gutted I can’t be there tomorrow!

Feeling enriched and inspired by a day at @graeaetheatre.bsky.social’s new writing festival. Also maybe, for the first time in ages, a **tiny** bit hopeful about theatre…?

There’s no evidence that the Romans did that salute. It’s a myth popularised by *check notes* Italian Fascists…

Folks who are: LGBTQ Welsh (or strong connection to Wales) Big Doctor Who Fans Make yourselves know to me for a thing.

Have this energy to your art in 2025

Faithful: why haven’t I been murdered yet? I think I have a target on my back Later in the turret Traitors: we won’t kill them, they’re because there’s zero threat from them. #TheTraitors

Next time someone tells you new writing does t matter…

I say this to all my male followers with love in the same way I do with my family and friends - have those uncomfortable conversations with the men in your life. Don’t allow the casual misogyny in conversations. Challenge abusive behaviour. Do the work. It’s on you. It always has been.

Do I know anyone who is going to this?

These wraps of the year have gone to far. Like it’s fun that Spotify tell me what song I listened to most, but I don’t need Trainline telling me how many times I’ve been to Wolverhampton.

Just resharing my 2024 wrap up

Also, G&S started out as a little BBC Three show with ratings of about 1m. No-one would have guessed that one day it'd be the only show that could get over 10m in the Christmas overnights. You have to nurture these things.

It’s not Christmas until Gonzo lights the rat and not the lamp!

2024 has been a tough year for theatre creatives and as someone who suffers from the January blues I’ve made a quick list of this year’s career triumphs

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Join us for Graeae's New Writing Festival on 25 & 26 January 2025, at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green! Celebrate Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent playwrights with readings, panel discussions, and networking. Tickets now available. Don't miss out! More info: graeae.org/project/new-...

Stop with the live action remakes of Disney classics and give the people what we really want… A Nightmare Before Christmas spin off with Lock, Shock, and Barrel visiting the different holiday towns causing havoc.

Another day another Prince Andrew story proving why the hereditary monarchy is a terrible system.

If you hate corporate America so much what you doing in a McDonalds?

My top 4 theatre shows this year were (in no particular order) Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz (Birmingham Hippodrome) Frogs (Royal & Derngate) Spirited Away (London Coliseum) The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Everyman Theatre)

📢Announcing: the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025. Bigger, bolder, brighter. Submissions will open on Monday 13th January and close on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20

Yes, I’m religious. I believe in the trinity.

Feeling all the pride for literary manager Matt and artistic director Paul today, recognised by @writersguildgb.bsky.social for their encouragement of new writing 🎉 bit.ly/3B2pzfy

"We are reviewing the curriculum to put arts and music back at the heart of the national curriculum where it belongs." - Lisa Nandy MP We welcome the Culture Secretary's commitment to arts education. Meaningful reform is urgently needed to reverse years of decline.

Suspect a lot of the artists and writers currently championing A.I are the same people who “have a great idea just need someone to write it and figure out the details”

Happy Doctor Who Day! Never be cruel or cowardly and never ever eat pears. Sure it’s a children’s show but one which assumes they’re the smartest people in the room.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather just the wrong coat.” He said as they hurtled towards climate catastrophe.

The Cure are one of the best bands I’ve seen live and I’m really loving their latest album open.spotify.com/album/4wjxmq...