Fun afternoon at the Lowry seeing the phenomenally funny Mischief Theatre in Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. And look - gorgeous blue skies in the Republik too.

Having a couple of days with the family as a pick-me-up. Afternoon at a spa in Cheshire is not a bad way to start the weekend.

British Labour MPs trying to associate themselves with Mamdani's win all "how do you do, fellow lefties" style, as if they aren't the same sort of right-enabling establishment he was a reaction against, embarrassing, the cheek, the nerve, the gall, the audacity and the gumption required

My photo app selects random photos for me and today this popped up. Jasper, probably about 4 months old. Pretty sure this was Christmas Day because I don't think that bowtie collar lasted until Boxing Day. A rare cute moment from the old grump.

Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun! There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES! Here is grid No.5.

The real reason I don't pick up calls at work much... youtube.com/shorts/uypio...

Another fun #comedystoreplayers tonight. Looking forward to seeing which NSFW memories pop into my head tomorrow in morning meetings! Sunday nights at the Store are just the best fun - can't recommend it highly enough. #comedy #improv #London

Not gonna lie - this is my idea of the perfect commute. Just me, my thoughts, maybe some train karaoke...

Welcome to the Connecting Wall. 4 groups of 4 words are hidden in the grid. Each day a new wall. Send me your 4 groups plus a connection for each group. This is just for fun! There's no time limit but solutions will be revealed 6pm (UK time) each day. THERE ARE NO PRIZES! Here is grid No.3.

Ooh fun! I have my guess so will pop back later to see if i'm right.

We laugh, but that's my entire personality on a t-shirt.

Can we focus more on how victims of sexual violence continue to be failed today and less on the drama of the Royal Family? Then perhaps some good might come from this?

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.

Absolutely wonderful evening seeing #comedystoreplayers celebrating 40 years of fun! Loved seeing @fallenangel2106.bsky.social & @lovelylisat.bsky.social's lives onstage in song ("Women of a Certain Age") Massive thank you and all my appreciation to the Players for all the years of laughter.

That's racism. Plain and simple. No other word for it. It's shocking beyond belief that this sort of thing is somehow acceptable.

Always liked Caerphilly

Tonight was a return to the Fortune for another visit to Operation Mincemeat. Saw the OG cast a couple of years back, tonight's cast were also excellent. The show is just superb, if you've not seen it, you should get down there.

Still floating - Quadruple connection! Mae'n wych. It felt good. Da iawn, Elis. What a glorious Palladium night.

Standing Ovation at the Palladium for Elis James. Quadruple Cymru (sorry, Celtic) Connection in 51 seconds. Crowd celebrating like he scored a last-minute winner in the World Cup. (I chickened out of my connection, was worried I'd ruin it. 4 connections is impressive)

The boys at the Palladium! Big gig! 'Dw i'n edrych ymlaen i'r sioe heno. #elisandjohn

Thanks Duo! I wish I didn't need the positive reinforcement but I do so there. I've really nailed the chapter on Megan going to Aberystwyth to visit Dewi's office.

Two wins at Anfield in fairly quick succession. Be still my heart. (Obviously the women did it better!)

Communal singing is good for the soul. But always an extra special place in my heart for Elis singing those harmonies.

Let's go, bois bach! #IWantListenThisRubbish

I'm a sucker for pretty lights on a building. First visit to the Hexagon. I am slowly but surely working through the list of UK theatres.

Can't wait for that vaaaaaaaague assonance! #Pappys #FestiveFlatslam

I'm teetotal and it means pubs aren't really my vibe any more, but my friend bringing back an extra shot glass and pouring a bit of my drink in so I could join in the celebrations made me smile. Very sweet gesture.

Listen, we all know it's a long shot, but: Does anyone have a motorbike I could use for a couple of months? November - December It's entirely the wrong amount of time to buy/rent/lease one for so, on the off chance that someone has one just sitting around, could I borrow it? Feel free to RT x

Superb evening at the Palladium to see the always excellent @thehornesection.bsky.social

Happy Horne Section Day!

Greta Thunberg has just been released and she is back on the warpath, exactly like our leaders should be. Israel will never silence her or the billions who oppose them.

Greta Thunberg “I'm not scared of Israel. I’m scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity.” Stand with Greta, stand with humanity.

Huge news! Improvathon 2026 is a go! #improvathon #London www.improvathon.co.uk

A long overdue return to Hoopla to see the absolute fantastic double bill of Hell Yeah Improv and a Patti Stiles impro supergroup in "Surprise". That was a damn good night.

One of my favourite photos of the kittens. About 4/5 months old here, I think. They were only a couple of weeks apart in age but Fudge always looked tiny in comparison. Jasper had an obsession with balloons. He'd often grab the string in his mouth and parade around the house with "his" balloon.

Does... does Keir actually hate the Working Class? Why is he even in the Labour Party at all? If he's too scared to be a Tory, he could try the Lib Dems? Running around town flirting with the far right then crushing working people's rights. What a legacy.

United considering playing friendlies in Saudi Arabia is so fucking depressing. Just maybe think about going somewhere without so many human rights abuses? Granted it feels like that list of countries is shrinking by the day.

Monday's mood: youtu.be/FSlcR2Fnk_o?...

Saw that lineup announced and obviously bought a ticket immediately. Patti is also at the Comedy Store tonight with the excellent Comedy Store Players so you should get down there if you can, it's going to be a great night.

It was everything I wanted it to be. No spoilers as the show is still touring. Diolch yn fawr, bois bach. (I will always want listen this rubbish.)

Seeing "my brave boys"* at Oxford New Theatre this evening. This Feels Significant. (* their words, not mine)

Elis summing up the Pembrokeshire portion of my childhood in a single sentence. Oakwood was a special (and rare) treat.

So, last night's Taskmaster episode went straight into Top 5 of all time. Absolutely superb grouping of tasks. The mascot task I spotted the potential issue immediately but that was addressed and nobody seemed bothered. Still hoping for a bit more angry Reece. Still time...

I have so much love for Impropera - always a joyous show, perfect blend of silly and sublime. If you get chance, do go and see this ridiculously talented group.

Oh, do fuck off Starmer. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A brief wander along the river and around the pond after work before heading to OSO Arts for some Impropera. Can't think of a better way to spend a Thursday evening.

I have been fortunate enough to see Patti Stiles a few times at Improvathon - ridiculously excited for this weekend!

Commissioned my own private train home. #TravelWin

Superb evening at Oxford Playhouse - Improbable Sessions ft speakers from Oxford Brookes & University of Oxford on AI and Consciousness. Lots to mull over, and I've got a few additions to my reading list! Massive thanks to all involved, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking evening.