I bought an eSIM for recent three-week trip to England but couldn’t get it to work. Turns out, having no data on your phone is a great way to enjoy a holiday.

One of my criticisms of social media is that it has led to a culture of endless self-promotion. So, in the interest of not being like that, I'm posting here a terrible review I received for my show at the Durham Fringe, from @broadwaybaby.com. It's part of my story! broadwaybaby.com/shows/online...

Broadway Baby: Online Presence

Listing info for ​Online Presence on Broadway Baby

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A few days late, but thanks to everyone involved with @buxtonfringe.bsky.social. It's such a delightful Fringe, and I'm overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and exuberance and joyful spirit. Looking forward to a return trip ASAP.

Me in action yesterday, doing my show ONLINE PRESENCE @buxtonfringe.bsky.social. Photo by Mary Hennessy. @undergroundvenues.bsky.social

This review of my show @buxtonfringe.bsky.social warms the cockles of my heart, particularly the line about it being part of a « rebellion against big tech »! @undergroundvenues.bsky.social www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/reviews2026t...

Had my first show @buxtonfringe.bsky.social this aft, and I’m thrilled with this reaction! @undergroundvenues.bsky.social

Matt Drapper@mattdrapps.bsky.social · 2w ago

To give you the plot would spoil the plot, but John Sweet takes us on (indeed) a queer dystopian romance (?) with much gentle but well observed critique of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (with a smidgen of anti AI). @johnmonologist.bsky.social

Tomorrow at 5:30 pm is the first of my three shows @shaftesburyfringe In the meantime, I’m relaxing by communing with sheep.

I interviewed myself to get a couple of quotes for the @buxtonfringe.bsky.social blog! And it's interesting (but not at all surprising) to notice that technology's omnipresence in our lives is a theme at this and other theatre festivals this year. buxtonfestivalfringe.blogspot.com/2026/07/hold...

Hold the Front Page 5 - The great escape - technology at Buxton Fringe

Stewart Taylor is Virtually There Welcome to the fifth of our blog series featuring ever-stimulating extracts from performers' press release...

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There's an article online about my upcoming show ONLINE PRESENCE @buxtonfringe.bsky.social. Less than a month to go! I hope it cools down in the meantime ... @undergroundvenues.bsky.social www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/your-world/c...

Canadian performer thrilled to be back in Buxton

“I’m not naturally drawn to dystopian themes, but I find it difficult not to be dystopian right now.”

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Our weekend offer is now LIVE - 10% off ALL TICKETS, ALL WEEKEND - at underthefringe.com

Underground Venues@undergroundvenues.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This weekend - 10% off ALL TICKETS 5pm Friday-5pm Sunday. All the usual discounts still apply, so you can combine this offer with our Cost of Living Discount and our 6 for 5 offer. This weekend is the perfect time to plan your @buxtonfringe.bsky.social

Tickets are available at 10% off between 5pm Friday and 5pm Sunday for all shows at the Underground @buxtonfringe.bsky.social. That includes my show! Just use this discount code when you check out to get the reduction: happy21blue 2026.underthefringe.com/shows/online...

This weekend - 10% off ALL TICKETS 5pm Friday-5pm Sunday. All the usual discounts still apply, so you can combine this offer with our Cost of Living Discount and our 6 for 5 offer. This weekend is the perfect time to plan your @buxtonfringe.bsky.social

Since my upcoming show @buxtonfringe.bsky.social and Durham Fringe is set against a background of advanced technology, I thought I'd share some thoughts on AI and such. @undergroundvenues.bsky.social The article is on my site: www.johnarthursweet.online/2026/06/09/o...

On AI, Art, Love, and Empty Product

Some thoughts on AI, the topic that is taking up so much space right now.

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Ooh look. Posters going up for @undergroundvenues.bsky.social shows in their Spring Gardens space 💥

What a delightfully joyous group this is! Really looking forward to partaking in the revels of @buxtonfringe.bsky.social for the second time, in just a few weeks. 2026.underthefringe.com/shows/online...

Buxton Festival Fringe@buxtonfringe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Many thanks to all.our performers and to everyone who attended tonight programme party at Buxton Working man's club. #buxfringe26

I have a website where I write little reviews of LGBTQ-themed books, plays and films in an utterly disordered fashion (which is to say, I just review what grabs my attention). It's here: www.johnarthursweet.online

About Me / News

John Arthur Sweet is a Montreal-based theatre and spoken word artist, with a special interest in LGBT literature, films and plays.

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I’m joyfully returning to @buxtonfringe.bsky.social after winning Best Spoken Word show in 2024. The show is ONLINE PRESENCE, at Spring Gardens. Tickets on sale now!

Underground Venues@undergroundvenues.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our 2026 @buxtonfringe.bsky.social programme is live on our website - take a look at 2026.underthefringe.com/programme/ - tickets on sale Thursday 14th May

Announcing my 2026 UK Fringe Festival tour! I'll be performing my award-winning monologue "outside, in the laneway, under the stars" at Shaftesbury Fringe on 17 and 19 July, and my (also) award-winning show "Online Presence" at @buxtonfringe.bsky.social (July 23-25) and Durham (July 31 and Aug. 1).

Look out for @buxtonfringe.bsky.social volunteers handing out #buxfringe26 flyers at the Buxton spring fair on Monday, #mayday

I'll be performing my new show ONLINE PRESENCE at the Durham Fringe on July 31 and August 1. Tickets available here: durhamfringe.co.uk/events/onlin...

Online Presence - Durham Fringe Festival

After a visit from a mysterious lady from the “Ministry [...]

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I'm thrilled to be returning to @buxtonfringe.bsky.social this year, after winning the Spoken Word award in 2024. I'll be performing my new show ONLINE PRESENCE on 23, 24 and 25 July @undergroundvenues.bsky.social at Spring Gardens.

Je vais présenter un petit texte pendant cette soirée littéraire à Trois-Pistoles la semaine prochaine. Ça risque d'être une super belle soirée queer en bonne compagnie!!! www.facebook.com/events/12399...

At last, some definite news for 2026: I'll be performing my award-winning autobiographical monologue "outside, in the laneway, under the stars" at the Shaftesbury Fringe, July 17 and 19. Scroll down to J for John! www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk/performers-2...

(August 31 why THAT'S TODAY!)

LittlePuss Press@littlepuss.net · 12mo ago

🤠 WHAT THE HELL?? 🤠 🎱 BIG NEWS 🎱 GENDERTRASH FROM HELL IS 👊 AT 👊 🍻 THE 🍻 🎉🎉🎉 PRINTERS! 🎉🎉🎉 U got till August 31 to pre-order, esp. if u want those special deluxe packs with the original-style Gendertrash buttons!!! 🪓 THEORY MUTILATES 🪓 🎉 SURGERY LIBERATES 🎉 www.littlepuss.net/gendertrashp...

I've written about my personal experience @winnipegfringe.bsky.social. #wpgfringe You can read all about it here: www.johnarthursweet.online/2025/07/30/i...

I Chose My Winnipeg Fringe Adventure!

An account of my experiences at the Winnipeg Fringe, 2025.

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An encouraging review came out in the @winnipegfreepress.com today for my show @winnipegfringe.bsky.social. It's here (scroll down): www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

2025 Winnipeg Fringe reviews #14: The actors identify you as the playwright after the show

Man Who Couldn

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It's day 3 @winnipegfringe.bsky.social and I've got my first review, and it's a good one! Check it out here: www.jennyrevue.com/wp/shows/out...

Fringe is 1 week away!!🥳 Get your tickets and get ready for 12 days of non-stop entertainment www.winnipegfringe.com The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is presented by Royal MTC and proudly supported by #wpgfringe #fringe #winnipeg