This is such a nice write-up from @theatreweekly.com, and just nails it: theatreweekly.com/edinburgh-fr... #SlayersFringe at Assembly George Sq, Studio 5, 18-30 Aug, 12:15 daily assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/sla... @edfringe.bsky.social
Corinne Salisbury
@cjsalisbury.bsky.social
Playwright. Theatre Producer. Geek. Multi-brained small-child-juggler. Exec Producer @Fifth Word, Producer @Company of Wolves. Playwrights Studio Scotland awardee. Often found writing feminist/speculative/humanist sci-fi/horror. Derby- and Sheffield-made
Couple about to sign divorce papers… WOMAN: I wish I'd never joined that Star Wars dating app MAN: You were looking for love in Alderaan places WOMAN: And I wish I'd never married a guy addicted to Star Wars puns MAN: It was a wookie mistake WOMAN: Just sign it MAN, SIGNING: May divorce be with you
and then it is wise to have a little follow-up prepared for when the person complains some more, where you look deeply into Timmy's eyes and you say "I too have unkind opinions that I am keeping to myself. I am doing it right now. You see? Do you understand now?"
Today is the anniversary of Jo Cox's murder by a white supremacist eight years ago on her way to a surgery in Birstall in her constituency whose ethnic diversity she praised in her maiden speech to the Commons. She was a supporter of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East.
The Telegraph is now having to publish so many corrections to articles where it attempts to find *any angle whatsoever* to attack net-zero polices that it makes sense to start tracking them here. These are the ones published since Labour won the election. "We are happy to correct the record."
This is the BEST news. (For a non-driving Edinburgher, I mean, of course. Not in any other context. Much better news is needed.. for the world generally.. But this is still a fundamentally good thing.)
The Edinburgh Reporter@edinreporter.bsky.social · last yr.Martha is keen for you all to know that Tap On Tap Off begins today on @edinburghtrams.bsky.social and the new payment system integrates with @lothianbuses.bsky.social meaning your daily and weekly public transport cost is capped - just remember to tap on and off…
![Cartoon for St George's day by Stephen Collins for the guardian. Script as follows:
Scene is outside a cave, ST GEORGE in armour etc is confronting the DRAGON while the CAPTURED PRINCESS looks on.
DRAGON:
So let me get this straight.
DRAGON:
You’re hoping to reinforce ‘helpless princess’ tropes…
DRAGON:
By publicly stabbing an *endangered animal* to death with a *sword*…
DRAGON:
So you can force a whole Syrian village to convert to Christianity….
DRAGON:
And become a nationalist icon for a colonial state…
DRAGON:
Through the cultural appropriation of ancient medieval dragon myths.
DRAGON:
You’ve not been *online* very long, have you?
GEORGE:
I have been quite surprised by the comments.
GEORGE’S SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT [who is filming this encounter on an iPhone]:
I told you it’s problematic, George.
DRAGON:
Problematic? It’s a *bin fire*!
DRAGON:
OK. Here’s how you turn this round -
CUT TO a YoutTube post called ‘MY JOURNEY (An apology)’. GEORGE is crying to camera, Dragon in background.
GEORGE:
I am *so sorry* guys…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreihzpskp6p4u4ejrjhmp4tdye2rzg75vmbyxbn45o5g4xk7dpairge)
What if Elon is the first autistic person RFK has ever actually met and that’s why he assumes we don’t pay taxes or go on dates
Oh gawd also: Children of Men 28 Days Later High Life Never Let Me Go Threads
Corinne Salisbury@cjsalisbury.bsky.social · last yr.5 Science Fiction movies to get to know me: Arrival Sunshine Moon Alien 2001
5 Science Fiction movies to get to know me: Arrival Sunshine Moon Alien 2001
feral streep@feralstreeep.bsky.social · last yr.5 Science Fiction movies to get to know me 💫 Arrival Interstellar Star Wars: Rogue One Terminator 2: Judgement Day Contact
It's my privilege to be producing this mesmeric, captivating, haunting, beautiful show at #edfringe. The kind of show that suspends time, and distills something profound & unreachable about human nature. I can't wait for people to experience it.
Company of Wolves@companyofwolves.org · 2y agoEDINBURGH FRINGE, HERE WE COME! We're thrilled to announce THE BACCHAE will be on at Assembly Roxy this summer @edfringe 31 July to 24 August. Tickets on sale now! assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/101... Spread the word! Image by Louise Mather
As it is #WorldTheatreDay 🎭, let's marvel at one of the most impressive and best-preserved ancient theatres of the Roman world. The theatre of Aspendos in Turkey was constructed during the reign of Marcus Aurelius by an architect named Zeno. Its capacity was about 12,000.
The UK Labour government is plunging 250,000 people into poverty with their cruel cuts. Poverty isn't inevitable, it's a political choice. It's time for real change. It's time to tax the rich.
Oh, f*** off, Coach. You suggesting you're a better writer than me is a real fucking turnoff. Meanwhile I ask you to, I dunno, do a mailmerge from a spreadsheet for me, or put the details of a train I just booked into my calendar, and gosh no, that's beyond you. What are you for??
Every time I read The Great Gatsby, the final paragraph brings me to tears. Breathtakingly powerful writing:
Happy to have been able to support @welcometothefringe in bringing Palestinian artists to the Fringe in 2025. Their crowdfunder is still open if you would like to support too. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to the Fringe: Palestine 2025
Help us bring Palestinian artists to the Edinburgh Fringe!
crowdfunder.co.uk
Amnesty UK İnsan Hakları Elçisi Olivia Colman'ın başrolde olduğu "Before Our Eyes/Gözlerimizin Önünde" adlı film Los Angeles'ta Shorty Ödülü'ne layık görüldü. ✊ Film, Birleşik Krallık'taki barınma ve konut krizini müthiş bir vuruculukla anlatıyor. Sanat dönüştürür. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1st...
Before Our Eyes Trailer | Amnesty International UK
YouTube video by Shape History | Social Impact Communications
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ShinagawaMonkey - Vanishing Point's show at Tramway was superb. Made me remember what it's like reading Murakami. The absolute lucid sharpness of the images, and the hazy shape-shifting elusiveness of the meaning. DREAMY. Also the unrelated monkey pic in the exhibition next door
Fun valentines day gift for the man in your life, according to John Lewis, genuinely
🎉THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH 🎉 This episode is a celebration of all the highs & lows of the last 7 years. We also mention the new edition to the podcast: MAIL BAG - more deets to follow.It’s a full fun episode. Grab your favourite drink & celebrate with us. #podcast #artsindustry
There were some happy tears on Thurs morning! So proud. So relieved. Now, much work to do!
Company of Wolves@companyofwolves.org · 2y agoWe're thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded Multi Year Funding by Creative Scotland, joining so many talented artists and organisations making art across the country. We will keep making and touring extraordinary theatre where process, curiosity, compassion, and integrity is at its very heart.
