We're eager to hear more about Rishi Sunak 's measures for preventing violence against women and tackling domestic abuse when he's finished attacking the equality act for things it doesn't do.

Something that really irks me is how many assistant director jobs hire so last minute. Big jobs that have only a week between the application deadline and the rehearsals starting is not a financially stable or sustainable way of living for most people

WE HAVE DONE IT

Pay cuts for nurses and public sector workers in the North? I don’t think so. If this is a serious policy, we will fight it tooth and nail.

hey everyone, we're looking for a director for our new show, please spread the message! ps - the show is superb

🚨Somebody knows something and quite frankly I really don’t think we are talking about #owamidavies enough. Owami could’ve been any of our family members. 👉🏽I’m calling on those of you with big twitter platforms that follow me to raise awareness👈🏽. Her family need answers.

–Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, issued the following statement in response to the attack on author Salman Rushdie: “PEN America is reeling from shock and horror at word of a brutal, premeditated attack on our former President and stalwart ally, Salman Rushdie, who was...

"The moment you declare a set of ideas to be immune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible." Salman Rushdie

Katharine Quarmby It should not be difficult or controversial to say, "I don't agree with threatening to rape or kill a woman because/even if I disagree with her". It really, really shouldn't.

✨Included in our weareplaywell.com x Pleasance programme, Nic Connaughton & I have compiled a list of free & discounted mental & physical support avail to *all* Fringe Participants this month (& beyond) At Edinburgh Festival Fringe halfway point, here's what we've found — a thread🧵

This year I’ve read or judged six competitions and read hundreds of pieces. I said I’d do a thread of things to pay attention to before submitting. So. Yeah. Here’s an awfully opinionated 🧵 written hot, posted cool.

Today would have been Helen McCrory's birthday. Here's a lookback at her breathtaking performance in Medea.

Really glad I caught the final show of After Dinner Joke today. Fast paced and funny. Irena Komunjer was fantastic in lead role.

About to leave Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Had a great time. Congrats to all the performers and teams for this year.

Protests are sweeping Iran & women are burning their hijabs after the death last week of Mahsa Amini, following her arrest by the “morality police”. Human rights groups say at least 8 have been killed. Last night, I planned to ask President Raisi about all this and much more. 1/7

CW: sexual abuse, violence, suicide, child abuse How did theatremaker Chris Goode avoid scrutiny for so long? In a Long Read, Lyn Gardner talks to survivors and asks how such widespread abuse was able to occur bit.ly/3RzQIIT

Having a relaxing day, reading Picard: Second Self by Dr Una McCormack Half way through at the moment and it’s fantastic! Definitely recommend to any Star Trek (spoiler and Garak) fans.

Friends! I’m in need of some emergency help. Looking for an associate to start asap until Tuesday next week. Just a few rehearsal days and then 2 days of tech and 1 preview and then Press. Paid but not spectacularly. If anyone knows anyone let me know.