Thomas Frere
@tomfrereactor.bsky.social
York based Actor/Director/Trainer who plays #oboe, makes #labyrinths and grows veg. www.thomasfrere.com Rep. by https://northernlightsmanagement.co.uk/
Dear programme makers, can’t you think of anything to make other than #celebrities going on road trips to foreign places? Or anything with celebs in to be honest… Make some #drama - preferably something that isn’t about a serial killer. Thank you. The world. #TV
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them
theguardian.com
From today, EU citizens have a legal right to know when they're talking to a bot or looking at a deepfake, backed by fines of up to €15m. Thanks to Brexit, we're missing out on this protection.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
Whilst the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, with food and fuel prices soaring, so do global oil and gas companies profits. Shell has today announced it's profits have more than doubled. This is obscene. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle Eas...
reuters.com
Andy Burnham was talking about social care when a health minister under Gordon Brown. If Labour can sort out an equitable system it will be a massive achievement and rank alongside the creation of the NHS. Caring for ageing parents is one of the most distressing times in a person's life.
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina
theguardian.com
An electric ice-cream maker was listed at just $17.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. Then it became unavailable at Best Buy, and more than tripled in price to $59.99 at Amazon. Here’s how it happened… 🧵
At last…relaxing in the French countryside near Aubusson/Felletin. It’s warm but the rosé is chilled….
Yes! Lyn Gardner in The Stage: "..what distinguishes theatre is its unique ability to make us think and feel at the same time...when the boundaries between the stage and the audience seem to magically dissolve and we are suddenly connected by an invisible thread." www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea...
Lyn Gardner on the communal power of theatre
One of theatre’s supreme attributes is that it provides a collective experience, suggests Lyn Gardner – the opportunity to feel something together
thestage.co.uk
Breaking News: FIFA have confirmed Folarin Balogun will be allowed to stand in the Clacton by-election.
LOVELY REVIEW from Review Wizard after last night's press night of MISTERO BUFFO! reviewwizard.blog There's still time to grab yourself a ticket. Two performances tomorrow and two on Saturday! Book at friargatetheatre.co.uk.
Check out these stunning photos from 'Mistero Buffo', our production of Dario Fo's explosive satire, starring the brilliant Thomas Frere and Cathy Sara. ONLY 6 PERFORMANCES LEFT! Join us @friargatetheatre and get your tickets before it's too late! www.friargatetheatre.co.uk 📸 Tom Jackson
Very good.
WestEndTheatre.com@westendtheatre.com · last mo.BREAKING: The Duke of York’s Theatre to be renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre The name change will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of the playwright, who passed away last year. Currently playing at the venue is Arcadia, considered to be his masterpiece. 🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/359319/news/...
THE JONGLEUR IS COMING! Take a little peek into rehearsals of 'Mistero Buffo' - our explosive comedy satire on social justice and faith - opening at Friargate Theatre this Saturday Written by Dario Fo Translated by Ed Emery Sat 27 Jun - Sat 04 Jul Tickets at friargatetheatre.co.uk
We’d just done a tech run so deserved a reward. #MisteroBuffo opens tomorrow night at the #FriagateTheatre in #York. www.ridinglights.org/misterobuffo
*Whispers* Amazon doesn't need your money, but your local independent bookstore does.
Feel I should be telling you all about this play I’m doing, but I’m not the loudest self promoter. I guess If you’re in-around York and you like a bit of Dario Fo, do come! 😁 www.ridinglights.org/whatson
‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs
Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable
theguardian.com
I think the word ‘stars’ is doing a lot of heavy lifting here…
Directing this lovely fella in his own one man show ‘Twice Nightly’ about the variety scene of yesteryear. It’s a funny, poignant and evocative piece. Do come and see it if you can: pyramusandthisbeproductions.com
