Tonight has been the #HarehillsLabourClub AGM. And as will be a surprise to no one at all that knows me; I've put myself forward to be on the committee 😂 Sometimes I try and stop myself; sometimes I know there's no point in even trying to stop myself 😂😂

Off to see John Grant at St George's Hall tonight. Very excited! Big thanks to my mate Richard!! 😃

Brought myself out to the club for a pint and to watch the turn. #SimplePleasures

📢 New on the blog: writer/performer Margot Przymierska on working as a migrant, making theatre that provokes reflection, and her newest play - Monument, a powerful theatrical piece that explores the cyclical nature of power, ideology, and human displacement www.redladder.co.uk/i-initially-...

Pre-titles section of first ep of 2nd season of #Juice, and it's feels like #MawaanRizwan said: "I've got a second season and I'm going to do what the fuck I like. " I'm so in love with it! Going to binge the whole thing!!!

I had a brilliant meeting with #EmmaMcCormack (and wonderful to meet #EmilyMcCormack too!) at #LighthouseStudios yesterday. Its propensity to be a real community hub is virtually limitless. A great addition to Bradford's arts and culture scene! www.amberlightsperformingarts.co.uk/lighthouse-studios

On my way to Bradford for a meeting. Hoping good things come of it! 😃

Very much looking forwards to seeing #AaronSorkin's adaptation of #HarperLee's seminal work #ToKillAMockingBird tonight at #LeedsPlayhouse. Best wishes to all the cast, crew, and team for this evening's press night!

Thanks to all our members who came to our AGM today - it was great to see so many of you there! Read our round-up of all the news, including motions, elections + more: writersguild.org.uk/wggb-agm-cat...

Had what feels like a long day on zoom attending my first @writersguildgb.bsky.social AGM. Definitely the right decision to cancel my gym membership so that I could afford to join. It's hard out there, which makes being in a union even more important. Hoping to start getting a bit more involved 😀

Wishing my friends @danielyorkloh.bsky.social and @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social luck in their @writersguildgb.bsky.social elections announced tomorrow at the AGM!

Playwrights with a meaningful connection to West Yorkshire, #LeedsPlayhouse want to read your work! 🤓 They want to connect with local writers, build relationships, and engage with the stories that West Yorkshire wants to tell. Deadline for submissions: Mon 6 Oct Find out more >> bit.ly/47u6j8u

Saw the original production of this play in Keighley. Fabulous! Great work from @kerrywright.bsky.social!! Go see it!

Such a privilege to be at #BradfordTheatres #StGeorgesHall to attend the #BBCProms/@bradford2025.co.uk concert from the incredible #AngéliqueKidjo supported by the #BBCPhilharmonic and #⁹CorinneBaileyRae this afternoon. Absolutely joyous! Big thanks to my friend Richard for sorting it!

Such a privilege to be at #BradfordTheatres #StGeorgesHall to attend the #BBCProms/@bradford2025.co.uk concert from the incredible #AngéliqueKidjo supported by the #BBCPhilharmonic and #CorinneBaileyRae this afternoon. Absolutely joyous! Big thanks to my friend Richard for sorting it!

Huge love and luck to all in the @rebelrootstheatre.bsky.social team opening their show #FamilyFirst this evening down at the Attic on Sheaf Street, Leeds. Smash it!!!!!!! www.rebelrootstheatre.com

Nadine Dorries joins Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

At a conference in Bradford today for working class people/orgs working in theatre. It's time our voices were heard cos it would be nice if work was given to us rather than those pretending to be us; unfortunately most of the industry can't tell the difference. #WithUsNotAboutUs

Come into the club for a celebratory pint cos I didn't get dumped. And in fact, there's an actual want and energy behind making something happen. #PlaywrightLife

Booked my ticket for #FamilyFirst from @rebelrootstheatre.bsky.social! Really excited to see this show realised by this team of bold young artists making stuff happen and making great work! Catch them on tour! www.rebelrootstheatre.com/general-7

Lovely meeting with #TomWright, new Artistic Director of #LeedsPlayhouse. Feeling energised and excited about the future of the theatre 😀

Two rejections in two days. I'm not holding out much hope for tomorrow 😂

And... I'll be doing a LIVE #EquityShow broadcast on BCB Radio with @michaelswires.bsky.social, #Alan, Marie, and Graham from the #RadioBox on Centenary Square 2pm-5pm so come and say hi, and if you can't come down listen to the live coverage on #BCBRadio!!

Bradford Pride 2025 today!! It's going to be amazing!! Totally FREE! Centenary Square from 12pm to 6pm!! See you there!!

Vinted has become my best friend, but think I'm going to have to set a monthly limit 😆

LAST HANDFUL OF TICKETS FOR MANCHESTER PRIDE! dilf.uk/events/dilf-...

Been to the barbers to have my hair done professionally; first time I haven't done it myself since lockdown cos I'd got anxious about explaining how my mohawk should be done, means I've got the shape back at the back. He's done a great job! #BriansBarbers #LeedsMarkets

Tune into #BCBRadio this Saturday 2pm-3pm where I'll be presenting a LIVE #EquityShow Outside Boradcast from #KeighleyPride!!!!! If you're at #KeighleyPride come and say hi on air! The #EquityShow is going out into the community!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#BradfordPride2025 fundraiser TODAY at #WellersBrewery (bottom pub in Sunbridge Wells) in Bradford from 4pm til late. FREE and loads and loads of FREE entertainment! Get yourselves down there!!

Here they are!! The gorgeous cast of my next show, co-written by myself and #SeetaWrightson! No only do they get to do the naughty adult Christmas comedy #AProperMerryChristmess, but also #Wrongsemble's gorgeous family show, #ATownCalledChristmas! Get your tickets booked!!!! www.redladder.co.uk

Going back to my roots (kinda) cos this one has a science element (see what I did there? 😄) to it.

Finished putting together a pitch for a new main-stage show I want to write. Sent it to one place so far, but if you're a building/producer who'd like to engage with my pitch (before I probably send it to you anyway in the coming weeks/months!) pls BluSky me, email me, or DM me 😃

It's that time of year again when we come cap in hand and ask you to 'pretty please with cherries on top' complete our annual survey 🍰 Your generosity may also be rewarded with a £100 grant to splurge on your own creative or professional development! Kerching! bdproducinghub.co.uk/bradford-cci...

They've discontinued my boots! (1914s 14hole DMs.) Bastards! Managed to get a pair from @drmartens-official.bsky.social online direct - been saving my pennies for a while cos I needed a new pair - and with a pretty good discount, so a good thing from what is a bad situation overall.

Leon is one of the good'uns.

I took part in a playwriting course that Leon taught and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever done. If you need someone to run workshops and courses for you, hire him, he's brilliant!

Off to club for a pint 😃

Lara is great!!

Little reminder that I'm available to run workshops on playwrighting and aspects of playwrighting, and self-producing. Also available for dramaturgy and mentoring. My writing CV is available to view on www.leonfleming.co.uk #playwrighting #teaching #dramaturgy #Mentoring

I've come across the first draft of an interesting gay play I wrote a few years ago (approx 60mins, 7 characters but could be done 2M, 2F) if anyone wants to have a look. Serious development considerations only. DM me.

Wonderful evening at the culmination of the @redladder.bsky.social summer writing/directing/acting course. Loads of talent on show! 😀

I'm forty seven years old, single, and I've now joined a local social club. I don't know what it says about me, but it definitely says something!! 😆

Details of Leeds Fetishmen marching group at Leeds Pride 20 July released; DM me for details if you're planning to march with Leeds Fetishmen.

I've come across the first draft of an interesting gay play I wrote a few years ago (approx 60mins, 7 characters but could be done 2M, 2F) if anyone wants to have a look. Serious development considerations only. DM me.

Who wants to commission me to write a new play?

On the coach back home to Leeds after a lovely few days at my mate's in London! 😃

Don't forget to listen to the #EquityShow tomorrow 1pm on #BCBRadio 106.6FM. I'm in the studio with @michaelswires.bsky.social talking to #VickyFoster #BingleyPride, #DannyHarrison, #DavidShaw #KeighleyPride, and #BeckyHutchinson #BradfordPride2025! www.bcbradio.co.uk

London I am in you!

The Cass Review has not been peer-reviewed. But it has now been critiqued in depth and from every angle and fully discredited as pseudoscience by ELEVEN peer-reviewed publications. So when the government uses the Cass Review to justify any policies it is not “following the science”.

Playwrights! Screenwriters! Friends of playwrights and screenwriters! If you're in London on the 24th July PLEASE join us for a #SupportPlaywrightsSummerSocial at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. Pls share.