Catch up with Alan Ayckbourn chatting to Nick Ahad BBC Front Row about his upcoming 90th play Show & Tell, the revival of Things We Do For Love Old Laundry Theatre, his life here in Scarborough, and his incredible career ❤️

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Review this week from #York : York International Shakespeare Festival, hosted by York St John University - selection from wide-ranging programme theguardian.com/stage/article/…

To mark #MayDay , we highlighted workers rights activist Mehran Raoof's case and a clear message to the Prime Minister:

Free UK nationals illegally jailed abroad. Free Mehran Raoof.

I have always refrained from commenting about the BBC Local Radio cuts, apart from in my former role as an NUJ rep. However, I no longer work for the BBC…..
I joined the BBC in 1994 with a promise to tell the truth and be unbiased.
Now I can tell the truth.
(to be continued)

🍊🌳 Theatre jobs! As Orange Tree Theatre grows, we're creating two key new roles: a Deputy ED to head up producing, finance & ops; and an EA to support me & our ED. Please share! 🍊🌳
orangetreetheatre.co.uk/opportunities/

First time ID cards have been needed in a Welsh election.
“We’ve had loads of people,” the woman inside told me.
“Really?”
“Yes, people thinking the library’s open.”

The writer's theatre in the hands of writers ✍️

Today, we announce that 5 new Associate Playwrights join the Royal Court. Plus, an open call to find one final Associate Playwright.

If you want to be a part of making the Royal Court a beacon for new writing, join us!…

The biggest tax cut - spread in two halves in January and April so not 'this week' - is for those earning £50,270 or more (all MPs!) who will save £1500. On £20k it is £335. On £12,570 or less it is £0. As it is for all workers aged 66 or more. So not everyone in work at all.

📣 Calling young musicians who play clarinet, flute, saxophone or cello!

We’re offering a FREE taster lesson at our Leeds centre.

Discover YYM and meet our expert tutors!

Contact us to register your interest yorkshireyoungmusicians.uk/contact-and-fi…

Adaptation of Hanif Kureishi novel, The Buddha of Suburbia, by the author and director, Emma Rice, The RSC reviewed by Arifa

FRIENDS! The insanely talented Jennifer Reid is singing in MARGATE tomorrow!
Let’s shift some tickets…
Go see, and please RT! 🌟🌟🌟💥💥💥💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Anyone help our girl out?

📣 Job Alert!📣 The Stage One Producer Placement offers an aspiring producer the opportunity to gain experience and offer insight into a busy and ambitious theatre.

For more info: bit.ly/39uunw7

Don't forget to keep an eye on our Opportunities page on our website. New free-to-enter writing opportunities are added nearly every day from the BBC and across the industry bbc.co.uk/writers/opport…

From my perspective, producing theatres throughout the UK are doing their utmost to produce new writing. Why these attacks from The Stage & lyngardner? Also, what's wrong with writing for TV?

Announcement: Here is the shortlist for the 2024 Observer New Review / Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism. From a longlist of nearly 30, this will reduce this year's contenders to a selection of 6. This is going to be a live thread, so follow along as we post updates...

📣 Calling Northern dance artists
We have lots on offer for artists this month. From Dance Partner Projects £3,000 commission & producer support to a chance to show work-in-progress at No Dress Code on 22 Nov. Visit our website to learn more: yorkshiredance.com/opportunity/

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We are seeking performers based in the South-West for 'Little Red (& other winter tales)' at Bristol Old Vic.
Must have singing, dancing, and instrumental skills.
Fully paid opportunity

Deadline: May 9th
Details on how to apply here 👇
bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/littl…

An exciting opportunity for aspiring Producers with the Stage One placement!

Gain hands-on experience with our 12 month opportunity below 👇 bit.ly/3wcXpfm

Large scale youth theatre shows ( no time to commission) hit me with suggestions please