Jane Walker
@enajwrites.bsky.social
Writes for stage and radio. Mancunian living in London. Enajwrites.co.uk
www.enajwrites.co.uk In Contact and About I've added a new section: My Family and the Industrial Revolution - a few snippets and a backdrop for Salford Centenary audio play Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan. #Salford100 #Salford #AlternativeStories
Our First Morning in Blackpool, painting by Helen Bradley (1900-79). She began to paint her distinctive scenes of an Edwardian girlhood at the age of 65.
Francis Egerton, duke of Bridgewater, opened Britain’s first purpose-built industrial canal on this day 1761 between Manchester and his coal mines at Worsley. Engineered by James Brindley, it halved the coal price in Manchester and sparked canal mania.
Oldham-born Eric Sykes died on this day 2012. On reasons behind the north west’s abundance of comedians: ‘My theory is that we are all idiots. Those who don’t think they’re idiots - they’re the ones that are dangerous.’
I’ve written to Ministers and NHS England urging them to end the NHS contract with Palantir, protect patient data, and explore ethical, UK-based alternatives, including the innovative data work already being developed here in Greater Manchester. 👇
Salford stages National Theatre festival in historic first time outside London www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/05/19/s...
Salford stages National Theatre festival in historic first time outside London | Salford Now
Salford will host the UK’s largest youth theatre festival as it is staged outside London for the first time this summer.
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Recent surveys suggest young people prefer staying in to going out in the evenings, whereas people over 65 love a classy new joint.
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Salford's Shelagh Delaney outside Wyndham's Theatre, London, where her play 'A Taste of Honey' is running, in 1959. Photo by Howell Evans.
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#OTD folk singer-songwriter and Labour activist Ewan MacColl was born. A well-loved member of Salford’s working community and friend of the founders of our archive, MacColl spent his career creating music underpinned by his political sensibilities.
Lovely article about 'Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan' @storiesalt.bsky.social #Salford100 #Manchester #folk #theatre @wcmlibrary.bsky.social
We're thrilled that no fewer than 3 Alt Stories #audiodrama shows have been long-listed in the Best Audio Fiction category at the upcoming British Science Fiction Association Awards. Thanks to BSFA members who nominated them and we hope they can now progress to the shortlist!
This recently released audio drama explores the roots of Theatre Workshop in the 1930's and their many personal and professional challenges @audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social @audiodramareplay.bsky.social #theatre #BBC #radio #northwest
This new play explores the working class roots of Theatre Workshop in Salford and Manchester. If you can, please listen and share! #Salford #Manchester @groomb.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @storiesalt.bsky.social @redladder.bsky.social #Salford100 #podcasts
Delighted to share the full audio play tomorrow in Salford's Centenary year #Salford100 #Salfordcentenary #Salford It’s been a fantastic journey discovering all the connections with Salford and my home city of Manchester and working with @storiesalt.bsky.social @actorsandwriters.bsky.social
Alternative Stories@storiesalt.bsky.social · 7mo agoTomorrow we'll be sharing a new #audiodrama "Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan" by @enajwrites.bsky.social tells the story of the famous and innovative theatre company and two of its prominent members Joan Littlewood and Ewan MacColl. You can listen to our short trailer here 🎧👇
Final reminder this closes on Monday!!
Mirror Up@mirrorup.bsky.social · 9mo agoWe’re looking for writers with new pieces of work they’d like to test out in front of an audience for our next Reflections scratch event on January 11th & 12th 2026. Paid opportunity. 10 pages maximum. Deadline for submissions is 8th December, 7pm- email mirrorupprod@gmail.com
on.soundcloud.com/MA4E2RNStPJI... Happy #Lancashireday !
Head In The Clouds Written by Jane Walker
Peformed 2/27/23 Romance blossoms in the air in another British import, Head in the Clouds Written by Jane Walker, directed by Jim Wicker Dan – Jim Sorensen Marina – Sara Nower Baz – Mike Nower Sou
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How do particle physicists put up a poster? They gluon. #puns
🌟Registration is open to become a volunteer mentor in 2026 with Arts Emergency across London, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.🌟 bit.ly/4lux6Fb
soundcloud.com/radiotheatre... Happy Friday - fancy a trip in a hot air balloon?
Head In The Clouds Written by Jane Walker
Peformed 2/27/23 Romance blossoms in the air in another British import, Head in the Clouds Written by Jane Walker, directed by Jim Wicker Dan – Jim Sorensen Marina – Sara Nower Baz – Mike Nower Sou
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