The Taliban has just banned Afghan women from attending nursing school. Imagine: you cannot pursue any education, even healthcare, because of the sole reason that you are a woman. We are witnessing the erasure of women in real-time. It is beyond horror.

My music can wholeheartedly be broken into 'Chilled so I can focus on work' 'Furiously angry so I can focus on work' And then fall out boy because I like fall out boy. (ps highly recommend the Daft Punk live album to anyone who fundraises)

🚌We are delighted the Scottish Budget will fund free bus travel for people seeking asylum. Banned from working and living on as little as £1.36 a day, access to public transport means people will no longer have to choose between buying food or travelling to the doctor’s.

🚨 BREAKING: The Government is increasing the move-on period from 28 to 56 days. The 28 day period put women at risk of further harm, including homelessness and destitution. This change is great news and will make a huge difference. bbc.com/news/articles/… 1/2

There’s been research that’s found a correlation between reading fiction and more empathy. Which makes sense when you consider that literature = gaining insight into someone else’s perspective & experiences

I've got a house but I care about people who don't have housing I don't have to worry about getting pregnant (because I can't) I still think abortion rights are important. You don't need to be personally affected by something to think it's an issue.

You may have read in the Press recently that Elton John is bemoning how he doesn't have access to his own musical because of his sight loss. Well Elton my boy here are some Theater shows on this Christmas the you have complete access to.

This is your yearly reminder that Klaus is brilliant and you should watch it this Christmas

X friends-some wonderfully beautiful bonkers news 💕 #PRINCESSESSEX Shakespeare’s Globe received 2 WhatsOnStage noms! The awards are voted for by the public. We're clearly the underdog but we ain't going down without a fight 💪🏾😜 We would 💛 ur vote. It takes 1 min & THK U 💗 👇🏾

🎭 Are you a Global Majority-led performing arts company in Oxfordshire? Apply for Circuit Breaker – our pilot program with £8000 seed funding + spaces, mentorship & tailored support. 🗓 Deadline: 13 Jan 10 PM thenorthwall.com/2024/12/16/cir… #CircuitBreaker #OxfordshireTheatre

Last night Equity & Applecart Arts took the campaign to Save Applecart Arts to Newham Council ✊ We told them about the £1.2m Applecart has injected into the community over the past 2 years, the impact this loss of arts provision would have on young people in the borough, and

Brilliant article with a fascinating report outlining the MANY benefits of arts & culture for health & wellbeing. At Outside Edge, we've know this for years, but now it's official! theguardian.com/society/2024/d…

FOR ASPIRING THEATRE ARTISTS IN SHEFFIELD ❤️🚋 Last weekend to apply to be the Making Room Observer for the upcoming Crucible Theatre production of A Streetcar Named Desire! Deadline is midnight on Sunday 22nd! shorturl.at/DCOu4

I am grateful for the existence of public libraries and free museums. If we want more artists and authors, we must give young people a chance to be inspired, to see what it is possible create if they master their artistic skills.

Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes you feel like you're no good. But then sometimes you realise you've paid over £100k to independent freelance artists this year in one of the toughest climates and that's something to be proud of.

Goodbye from Applecart Arts It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Applecart Arts. Read the full statement: applecartarts.com/read_news.php?…

Fascinating questions from Meru Gokhale for this interview The Times Of India about the Indian tour of my play The Axiom of Choice and my recent books timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-ti…

⏰Only 24 hours until our next Solidarity Space - you can still book your space here: eventbrite.com/e/baps-solidar…

ROLLING RESIDENCIES WINDOW 5 Final reminder! £4,000 of funding available for artists local to Sheffield Theatres to develop new ideas with support. Short application form! Deadline: midnight on Friday 10th January. shorturl.at/d9mLz

Leaving here because fuck Musk. I am claire.producer.gilbert on instagram Will miss the theatre & political community but I'm out x