🧵Today is the last day of filming BBC Doctors A show that has run for 24 years, employed thousands of people, produced more than 4,500 episodes, will call ‘cut’ for the final time. As a writer on the show for the past 19 years I’m personally impacted along with hundreds 1/

The industry is harder than ever right now. For all creatives. The longer you spend in this profession, it usually becomes easier. Not any more. It’s not the same business as 3, 5, 10 years ago. It’s not you!! This isn’t to be pessimistic instead, realistic in hopes of helping…

ICYMI I started a theatre company! Please follow and check out our new playwrighting course specifically designed for female and non-binary creatives to address the current gender imbalance in theatre and the reasons it exists failsafetheatre.com/workshops

Still spaces available on what will be a very special course starting Monday evening!

"If we are to remain a creative nation, systemic change is not just necessary but absolutely vital.” - Chi Onwurah - Labour MP ⁠ #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #WeAreCreative #BackOnStage #BuildBackBetter #Freelancers #Freelancer #Culture #Arts #ArtsAndCulture

Fifteen years. Five prime ministers, seven chancellors, eight foreign secretaries, twelve culture secretaries and sixteen housing ministers. A thread, for #RantyTuesday.

This beautiful piece is being performed next week as part of this incredible project. If you’re about in Newcastle/Jarrow over the next week come and check out the exhibition and hopefully catch our performance too!

An admirably honest insight into the stark financial reality of producing new work and running a new writing competition. Like everything else in the British theatre ecosystem, it feels incredibly fragile

I recently spoke to thediyora.bluesky.social theleaduk.bsky.social | theleaduk.substack.com about the deepening crisis in TV and film production here in the UK. It’s a clear and comprehensive article that paints a truly terrifying picture. 🧵 thelead.uk/survive-until-…

Voting today at my very windy polling station to #GTTO and #savethearts #GeneralElection2024

Delighted I stayed up to see Rees-Mogg lose his seat. A richly deserved dismissal from the electorate

I have a list of all the groups and companies who have filled in the youth theatre census so far. It’s genuinely moving to see them all - way more than 200 in total so far. But we know there are hundreds more - please help us reach those who haven’t filled it in yet.

A form reminder of how little we are funding the arts in the UK

🚨 SPOTLIGHT UPDATE 🚨 This morning eight Equity members filed papers at the High Court in a class action against Spotlight. #TaxOnHope Find out why 👇 equity.org.uk/news/2024/spot…

✏️Can you write a play for us? YTR and our partner theatres are looking to commission a writer as part of our Playhouse project. We're accepting applications now! 📄Find more details on what we're looking for and how to apply here: ow.ly/6cgL50SCy5z

BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Applications Now Open: Film 📢 Finalists are given the opportunity to hear their work performed by a cast of professional actors to a panel of industry experts. Apply before September 9 👉 apply.bafta.org

My Guardian letter now published is a response to last week's shocking article. Those 'leaders' of #arts infrastructures enthusiastically talk about £GVA 'successes' of #creativeindustries and need to make legislative change (at some as yet undated point in the future..... 1/2

🔥Your Equity membership is getting better 🔥 From 1 October, our new package of insurance cover for all Equity members will include: ✔️Double the weekly payout for most members ✔️Cover for all professional activities ✔️Inclusive cover for more professions

Free BAPAM clinic at the Glasshouse 11.10.24 with GP, Dr Thomas Fairfax. Clinics are open to all working/studying in the performing arts. Comprehensive assessment is provided by clinicians who understand the demands of your career & help you overcome problems quickly & safely.