At long last, I've started my musical theatre Substack 🎭 My first piece is about how I grew up listening to the Cats soundtrack as a child, and steadfastly tuning in to Elaine Paige on Sunday as a teenager; and how nothing's changed! thestandingovation.substack.com/p/getting-ou...

I've just signed this petition calling for a Maternity Commissioner to be appointed alongside a National Maternity Strategy, following the recommendations of a 2024 parliamentary birth trauma inquiry. Sign the petition here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

My latest for Daye is about going through morning sickness when you suffer from emetophobia (a fear of vomit) and it was fascinating to write: www.yourdaye.com/vitals/women...

We give way too many standing ovations at the theatre these days. If every production is special then none are. @izzieprice.bsky.social sums up how I feel perfectly

#journorequest: I'm looking to hear from men who date women about the 'what are we?' conversation in dating. What do you think about *the talk*? What's your experience of it? When do you think it should happen? Etc. Can be single or in a relationship & can be anon! Any shares SO appreciated 🙏

Books matter.

Out today, my latest feature for @metro.co.uk's 'This Is Not Right' campaign is about how domestic abuse and pregnancy are closely linked. Huge thanks @forbabyssake.bsky.social for the work you do, and thanks @jessaustin.bsky.social for commissioning me! metro.co.uk/2025/02/25/i...

#journorequest ! Looking for classical musicians who've had bad experiences on airlines when travelling with instruments – for a major national. Can be anon. Email [email protected] and I can share more details x #classicalmusic #classicalmusician #classicalmusicians #PRrequest

In the spirit of spreading positivity on here…I feel so lucky that I get to have a hybrid career where I can spent the morning teaching Pilates at a beautiful studio, and then head to my local cafe to crack on with writing a fascinating feature ✨ a happy Friday indeed!

London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated

We're very fortunate to have been supported and endorsed by some brilliant organisations and people Women's Aid are This Is Not Right's partners, and we have been endorsed by @refugecharity.bsky.social @whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @womanstrust.bsky.social The Circle, EVAW and Killed Women

Always proud to work at @metrouk.bsky.social, but especially proud today, on the launch of This Is Not Right: A year-long Metro campaign dedicated to addressing the ongoing epidemic of violence against women metro.co.uk/2024/11/25/i...

Wait, Andrew Tate got banned here? Already? Friends, see, this is an Echo Chamber. Now we’ll never know the nuanced opinions about important issues from an international criminal accused of rape and sex trafficking.

I really don’t understand this whole ‘stay on Twitter and fight’ thing. You’re jousting with bots and reply guys and wading through ads it’s not Waterloo.

Really? How pleasant.

Second post about @oldvictheatre.bsky.social in 24 hours...but can't stop thinking about their beautiful production of A Christmas Carol from last night 🎄 I sobbed my way through the second half, as did my mum. Stunning show with incredible music – go go go! #oldvic #achristmascarol

Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people

Working in the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social cafe is truly the most inspiring, rejuvenating experience. Love being surrounded by creative people having creative conversations about creative things. Very much here for any other top tips on good WFH spaces! ☕ 💻

Never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids. Never stop reading to them, and helping them to read. Never stop changing lives. #literacy #kidlit #books

Snow day = stay at home and read a book day, no? ❄️