After studying Sarah Kane as an undergrad but never seeing her work staged, it was a real privilege to catch #4.48psychosis at #theotherplace this afternoon. Such a brilliant and raw piece of theatre. 🧠 🎭

I took one of my favourite little humans along with me to see ‘The Detective Dog’ by Tiny and Tall at @attenboroughac.bsky.social on Sunday and it was such a wholesome and fun afternoon! 🐶 📚

Went on an impromptu date night to see #boysfromtheblackstuff at @derbytheatre.bsky.social last night and we absolutely loved it. Outstanding all round. No notes.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Couldn't agree more with this review of #animalfarm on at @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social. The production was electric from the moment the lights came up and my attention never wavered. I'm still thinking about it after seeing it on Tuesday night. The direction was a MASTERPIECE. Go and see it! 🐖 🐑 🐣

(Better late than never!) But I managed to catch @unicorntheatre.bsky.social and @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social production of #pigheartboy at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social a few weeks ago and thought it was really brilliant. Not sure where it is on tour now but check it out if you can! 😃 🐷 ♥️

So I need some professional photos of myself to update my website etc. I am not an actor, and the idea of standing and getting dramatic headshots makes me want scream incoherently into the abyss. Any local East Midlands photographers who can make the process chilled out, fun and affordable? 🫠 📸

Saw this at @curveleicester.bsky.social last week and I laughed so so hard. It’s going on tour around the country - so make sure you check out #holdontoyourbutts 🦕

I've been brushing up on my #Italian skills, and want to get more into Italian films/TV. Any recommendations? There seem to be lots of recommendations for classics, but I'm also interested in modern Italian media! 🇮🇹 #italy #italianlanguage

I'd love to see a 'freelancer's choice' award at the next @thestage.bsky.social awards. Freelancers get to let the industry know which organisations and companies are good to work for and with, and shine a light on good practice!

Today we launch the Youth Theatre Census report - a summary of everything we learnt from the Youth Theatre Census last summer. If you care about youth arts, it’s one of the most important things you’ll read this year. Download it here: bit.ly/youththeatrecensus Or read on for more.

I've been out of action for a couple of weeks after having some surgery in December, so a colleague covered my youth theatre session. Apparently, one of the first things the kids asked was, "Is she at home playing The Sims?" 👀 (Reader, I was in fact at home playing The Sims - I feel so seen!!!)

Any suggestions for smaller characters in Shakespeare that have very few lines or are overlooked? They might have a huge impact on the plot or be essentially useless - I don't mind! They'll be explored for a devised show, and i've got some already but need around 20 characters...Thanks Bluesky! 😀 🤞

Shocked to hear about The Vivienne’s passing. Super talented and a worthy winner of Drag Race. Such sad sad news to start the new year with.

What are people using to decide their freelance facilitation rates? I see general guidance, but I'm not sure how much of it takes into account the modern cost of living, etc. What are you using to help decide your monetary value and find that sweet spot? 💰

Any Duolingo people on here? 👀

Plays I loved in 2024 🎭 ‘Hadestown’, ‘The Lehman Trilogy’,’The Fear of 13’ at @donmarwarehouse.bsky.social, ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’, ‘Swim Aunty Swim’, ‘Punch’ @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social - to name a few! 2025 is looking good with tickets already brought for ‘Hercules’ & ‘4:48 psychosis’.

A fee weeks ago, I also had the pleasure of taking loads of the Derby Theatre youth theatre cohort to see #achristmascarol at @derbytheatre.bsky.social. The show was genuinely really brilliant and the kids LOVED it! ♥️

I saw ‘Come Alive’ a few weeks ago at The Empress Museum in London and can honestly say I felt exhausted watching everyone bend and jump and dance - everyone was so full of energy and life! 🤹🏻 🎪 🎭

Where do we look these days for freelance theatre jobs? I feel like there must be more places/emerging new places than my regular haunts. Thoughts?

I loved this so much - such a great piece of theatre! Go check it out at @donmarwarehouse.bsky.social ! 🙂

⭐ A FREE drama project for children aged 8-11 with SEN in Leicestershire. ⭐ 🎭 🧒 Fully funded by In Good Company, and supported by @theytheatre.bsky.social and Attenborough Arts Centre. Interested? Apply here: www.sarahhailstones.com/four-five-six

HI BLUESKY! 😄 So what's going on over here then?