Lee Simpson
@leesimpson.bsky.social
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Improbable Co-artistic director, member of
@comedystoreplayers.com
, real name Len.
Plum on the barse.
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Meds and myths.. a heroine’s journey
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Meds and Myths
To take Gilteritanib, or not to take Gilteritanib - that’s today’s question.
https://open.substack.com/pub/matildaleyser/p/meds-and-myths?r=1ddkh&utm_medium=ios
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Richard Vranch
about 16 hours ago
Need to buy a last-minute xmas present without leaving the house, with immediately delivery?
www.livenation.co.uk/the-comedy-s...
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The Comedy Store Players Tickets, Tour and Concert Dates – www.livenation.co.uk
Find The Comedy Store Players tickets at www.livenation.co.uk | Videos, biography, tour dates, performance times. VIP packages available.
https://www.livenation.co.uk/the-comedy-store-players-tickets-adp1439357
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Phelim McDermott
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Relapse or revelation?
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Relapse or Revelation?
I am amazed, touched, slightly dazed.
https://open.substack.com/pub/matildaleyser/p/relapse-or-revelation?r=1ddkh&utm_medium=ios
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Neil Mullarkey
about 10 hours ago
Hurrah!
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Neil Mullarkey
1 day ago
Sunday
#comedystoreplayers
@marcusbrig.bsky.social
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1 day ago
Don't be shy! Meet the spirits of the forest! 🤭✨ Which forest spirit are you most excited to meet? 💚
#FindYourSpirit
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Phelim McDermott
2 days ago
Do check out and subscribe to Matilda Leyser’s beautiful writing on her new substack as she starts out on the first day of a new writing adventure. “An Adventure in wellness.” So much heart, so much courage.
open.substack.com/pub/matildal...
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An Adventure in Wellness
An Invitation to join me, writing my way to being well.
https://open.substack.com/pub/matildaleyser/p/an-adventure-in-wellness?r=1ddkh&utm_medium=ios
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Improbable
6 days ago
IT'S CHRISTMAS! The Improbable office will close tomorrow, 19th December for a well-earned winter break and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. Thank you all for supporting us this year, keep your eyes peeled for some exciting announcements coming your way in 2026 👀 Love, Team Improbable
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Improbable
8 days ago
A festive treat from Improbable We’ve shared exclusive video hints of our 2026 programme with our Community Supporters — and we’d love you to be part of it. Get supporter-only content, early insights & behind-the-scenes updates: 👉
www.improbable.co.uk/support-us
Happy holidays !
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Neil Mullarkey
10 days ago
This Sunday
#comedystoreplayers
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14 days ago
New forest friends unlocked! 🌳✨ Say hello to Sho Totoro and Chu Totoro! 👋
#FindYourSpirit
©️ Manuel Harlan
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16 days ago
Meet your new best friends... Sho Totoro and Chu Totoro! 💚 If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱
#FindYourSpirit
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Richard Vranch
15 days ago
Yes, it's the wonderful
@rufushound.bsky.social
guesting in the Comedy Store Players improv show this Sunday. Plus Kirsty Newton on keys. See you there!
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Neil Mullarkey
17 days ago
Sunday 14 December with Rufus Hound
@thecomedystore.co.uk
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Tom Morton-Smith
19 days ago
Talking a bit about about
@totoroshow.bsky.social
in this article:
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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
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Richard Vranch
21 days ago
This is going to be a great show. Doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30, cheap tix for NHS, 65+ or Students, no booking fee for on the door. See you there!
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Well this motherfucker got a seat on the train
21 days ago
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Neil Mullarkey
23 days ago
You have been warned
#comedystoreplayers
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Neil Mullarkey
24 days ago
Sign up to
@comedystoreplayers.com
mailing list
london.thecomedystore.co.uk/the-comedy-s...
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The Comedy Store Players' Newsletter
https://london.thecomedystore.co.uk/the-comedy-store-players-newsletter
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Neil Mullarkey
24 days ago
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Where am I?
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#comedystoreplayers #improv #40years #worldrecord | Neil Mullarkey
See you for my last 4 shows as a member of #Comedystoreplayers #improv #40years #worldrecord GUINNESSWORLD LIMITED
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmullarkey_comedystoreplayers-improv-40years-activity-7401042062822916096-yvHM?utm_source=share
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Res Retrospective - Dan Mc
26 days ago
Went to see the stage play version of My Neighbour Totoro absolutely stunning, I can see why they don't allow pictures during the show. The technical aspects of how they bring Totoro into the show is amazing!
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Cindy White
25 days ago
Our final show was My Neighbor (or Neighbour) Totoro. What a magical theatrical experience! It uses elements of Japanese traditional stagecraft, puppetry, and the film’s brilliant musical score. Honors the original while making the most of the stage medium in a charming and artistic way. I cried!
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Ole Peters
25 days ago
For those of you who couldn't make it to the launch event in June, here's a video about the "why" behind writing the textbook.
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Why we wrote a textbook
YouTube video by Ergodicity TV
https://youtu.be/3V1OBeijRwo?si=oHRHWSCBoZbMCUQ4
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Tom Morton-Smith
26 days ago
And
@totoroshow.bsky.social
is now booking through August next year - some good deals available on tickets.
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Home | My Neighbour Totoro
Book your tickets for the RSC and Joe Hisaishi’s acclaimed production of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.
https://totoroshow.com/
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Greg Jenner
26 days ago
Black Friday discount on these tickets making them much more affordable
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Greg Proops
26 days ago
On sale now. Delightfully vitriolic.👺 Like you. "Free State Of California"
lnk.to/freestateofc...
Plus Dec 30 and 31 in San Francisco For Drinks and Album Making Punchline San Francisco Bitches🌉 With
@jackiekashian.bsky.social
!!!
punchlinecomedyclub.com
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Richard Vranch
about 1 month ago
Really looking forward to improvising comedy with David Reed, Lauren Shearing, Miles Jupp & Josie Lawrence, with Steve Edis at the piano. Sunday 23rd, doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30. See you there!
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Dress done, first show at
@contactmcr.bsky.social
in a couple of hours
#perfectshowforrachel
@zooco.bsky.social
@improbable1.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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Totoro snoring like he works a 9-5 - the forest spirit business is no joke! 😴🌱
#FindYourSpirit
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Improbable
about 1 month ago
🎭 Big Improbable news: Matilda Leyser is now Co-Artistic Director! After years as Associate Director, performer, writer & Open Space champion — she joins Phelim & Lee in leading the company. “It may still be weird, or wild, but it won’t be lonely.” Read her beautiful reflection 👉
buff.ly/2kzlE9X
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Improbable
about 1 month ago
The first session is tonight! Come and join our wonderful new Co-Artistic Director at Bat and Ball Centre, Sevenoaks:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/improbable/t...
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Arts Professional
about 1 month ago
Improbable names first-ever woman to head up company
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fac...
#ChangingFaces
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Improbable names first-ever woman to head up company - Arts Professional
The theatre company behind collaborations including My Neighbour Totoro has appointed former circus aerialist and writer, MATILDA LEYSER, as a joint creative
https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/faces/improbable-names-first-ever-woman-to-head-up-company
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You-Ri Yamanaka
about 1 month ago
🌱☔️🌱
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AnimeBlurayUK
about 2 months ago
My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/m...
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
This news can be considered old (as it was announced last month) but it is definitely worth knowing, as the My Neighbour Totoro stage show continues to receive success at the London West End as org…
https://animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/my-neighbour-totoro-stage-show-extends-its-west-end-run-until-august-2026/
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Dario Argender
about 2 months ago
Absolutely delightful time watching the live stage performance of my neighbour Totoro. Puppetry unlike anything I've ever seen (both Totoro's in these shots are fully puppeteered characters in the show and you can see their size in comparison to the actors beside them)
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The WhatsOnStage
#WOSAwards
Nominations are open! 🤗
#MyNeighbourTotoro
is eligible for: 🌱 Best West End Show 🌱 Best Takeover Performance: ✨ Victoria Chen ✨ Phyllis Ho ✨ Kumiko Mendl ✨ Deanna Myers ✨ Steven Nguyen ✨ Shaofan Wilson ✨ Jamie Zubairi
awards.whatsonstage.com
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Richard Vranch
about 2 months ago
An audience suggestion and short scene from the Comedy Store Players show last Sunday.
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Improbable
about 2 months ago
📅 Thursdays from 13 November -18 December 🕚 5-6pm 📍 Bat and Ball Centre, Sevenoaks 🎟️ Tickets start at £7.50* For more information:
buff.ly/DsX0I7v
*If costs are a barrier but you would still like to attend the sessions, please email
[email protected]
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Stephen Collins
about 2 months ago
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Cat Mac
about 2 months ago
Ticket to
@theimprovathon.bsky.social
purchased ✅️ Monday off work ✅️ Emergency accommodation organised for when my ability to stay awake drops off a cliff at around 5am ✅️ Improvathon is the maddest, most wonderful experience - do drop in for an episode or two.
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Tracey Baker
about 2 months ago
❤️❤️❤️ I eagerly await the next time I can see these people. Love them all ❤️❤️❤️
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Richard Vranch
about 2 months ago
Julian Clary has been guesting with The Comedy Store Players since the 1980s, and he's back this Sunday 2nd November. With Kirsty Newton on piano. Tickets going fast!
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Neil Mullarkey
about 2 months ago
Don’t miss!
#comedystoreplayers
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✨
#SecretsOfTheForest
: Satsuki's Tomato Prop 🍅 Did you know that the tomato Satsuki eats isn't really a tomato? Watch to find out how it's made! 😮🌱
#FindYourSpirit
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Richard Vranch
2 months ago
The Comedy Store Players celebrate 40 years this Sunday (though I've only been a member since 1986) Come and see Neil, Josie, me, Ruth and Lee plus Steve Edis on piano, doors 6.30 show 7.30 til 9.30.
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I think, as 40th birthday parties go, this one will be special. And you are all invited.
2 months ago
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Improbable
2 months ago
The news is out! My Neighbour Totoro is extending in the West End until 30 August 2026! We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood 💚 📸 Manuel Harlan © RSC
totoroshow.com/news/
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Tom Morton-Smith
2 months ago
Three years of magic and joy. 💚
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I mean this is ruddy huge. Get on board.
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