If you're in London, come along! I'll be on the punk and disability panel on the 19th, and the whole wknd is a must for crip film folks x
Mat Fraser
@matfraser.bsky.social
Disabled actor, writer, drummer, lefty, pescatarian, husband, brother, son, atheist. He/Him.
Anyone heard that Marigold flower juice applied directly to a sty in the eye can cure it? I've seem to remember being told that when I was a boy, but I just wanted to make sure.
I've said it before, but recent images of the hellish visage of Tony Blair remind me. he's committed so much evil that it shows on his face; It's like he is his own picture of Dorian Grey
10 years ago, the legend Tony Benn died. This pic is when he and I were the only two people to turn up at an anti-animal testing event (for Europeans for medical progress that is now Safer Medicines) so we took the opportunity to have our photo taken outside number 10. He was a lovely charming man.
If you're interested, I did an interview with Play on Podcasts, after doing Richard III with them (www.nextchapterpodcasts.com/playonpodcasts), about my career, disability, life etc...xx open.spotify.com/episode/00Er...
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CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY. If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it. RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.
I've ordered it and hopefully my copy is in the post! Excited to read this! xx
Kristen Lopez@kristenklopez.bsky.social · 8mo agoToday's the day! POPCORN DISABILITIES is out. Due to a variety of factors reviews are in short supply so if you see it out in the wild this week and/or have a review PLEASE post it online (Goodreads, Amazon, etc.) and I'll be sharing them all week!
Are you an experienced Project Coordinator? We’re looking for someone to support the delivery of our 3 year project ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’. 14 hours per week £32K FTE Hybrid (remote + Brighton & Hove) Apply by 8 Dec: disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...
Mamdani’s full acceptance speech below. It‘s worth your time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKrr...
FULL SPEECH: Democratic Zohran Mamdani gives victory speech after winning the NYC Mayor's Race
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Happy HalloWEEEEEN everyone! This was from a show at The Double R Club, moons ago...Now, ONLY if yr over 18 & really like horror gore, check this short movie "Party Doll" we made a few years ago. It's nasty, you have been warned, but it's also Halloween, so enjoy! : vimeo.com/479131469?fb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts94... Remembering NABIL SHABAN: Disability music festival, 1995 the reggae band I was in The Grateful Dub, Nabil guest sang "Working Class Hero". Starts at 3 mins; hear him wail and soar sonically as he'd done theatrically. It was great gig, so glad we did it. RIP Nabil xx
Check out RICHARD III, in the newest Play On Podcasts release adapted by Migdalia Cruz & set in San Francisco at the height of the Latin Punk movement. Directed by Lisa Rothe. For more info visit nextchapterpodcasts.com, or listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
We're looking for a General Manager - Maternity Cover to join our team until Oct 2026. This is a wide-ranging, thrilling job in a vibrant, creative office and is perfect for someone with a passion for theatre, a well-run system, equality & advocacy. Apply by Mon 20 Oct: graeae.org/recruitment/
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...unapologetically campaigning theatre, demanding justice and accountability." The Guardian Thanks to @livetheatre.bsky.social for a brilliant opening of Bad Lads. Our tour continues to Theatre Royal Plymouth 15 - 18 October. Book tickets here: theatreroyal.com/whats-on/bad...
Happy Birthday to the amazing woman Sister Wife Mother that is Bimla Jackson! My Sister, so proud of you and all you have achieved and love you so much, your old bro Mat xx
I’m playing Richard in RICHARD III, the newest Play On Podcasts release from Next Chapter Podcasts! Directed by Lisa Rothe. For more info and to listen to Episode 1 of Richard III, visit nextchapterpodcasts.com or listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm Playing Richard III again - Check out this trailer! I guarantee you have never heard Richard the Third trailed like THIS!! Click on "introducing ...Richard III " www.nextchapterpodcasts.com/playonpodcas...
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Today the House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the assisted dying bill They've got the opportunity to prove their worth by doing a better and more honest job than MPs Me for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s not too late: the House of Lords can still protect disabled people from this dangerous assisted dying bill | Lucy Webster
MPs passed it without sufficient safeguarding. If there is any point to the upper chamber, it is to give the legislation the open debate we need, says political journalist and author Lucy Webster
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Londoners! It you're in the Waterloo area at lunch time and hungry, find this place on Lower Marsh, best falafel wraps I've ever had!!
If you like quaint daytime TV detective drama, you may enjoy "Sister Boniface", season 2 of which is available on BBC1 at 2pm on Fridays from this week. I pop up occasionally, playing Clem the local paper editor who thinks he's in Fleet St x
U.K. MP Nadia Whittome posted this, I'm re posting her Facebook post. I agree with her!
The multi-talented Mat Fraser (@matfraser.bsky.social) on #C4News earlier, putting the boot into the welfare reform bill.
Londoners! Tomorrow, please show up if you can: www.notdeadyetuk.org/event-details
Event details | Not Dead Yet UK
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Julie and me took a walk in the park before I went back to London
