British musicians should be able to take their work to audiences across Europe without being held back by paperwork, permits and new restrictions. Al Pinkerton calls for touring Europe to be made easier for British artists. It’s time to remove the barriers facing our creative industries.

The obvious answer is that she should go outside but the reason she won’t is because outside public spaces are dominated by boys and girls don’t feel welcome. Which is why it’s more important than ever to @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social

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On #BBCBreakfast Technology Secretary Liz Kendall was asked what advice she would have for the teenager who said she would have to 'stare at a wall' if the ban on social media in the UK for under 16s goes ahead

Your pathway to a career in theatre starts here! Education Alley at #ABTTTheatreShow 2026 is your go-to destination for training, education, and career development in theatre and live events. Join us June 3-4, 2026, at Alexandra Palace https://www.abtt.org.uk/abtt-theatre-show/

www.flickermagazine.art/post/%7D perceptive review of my play @kilntheatre especially pleasing to recognise the amazing portrayal of Brian Epstein by #CallumLynch

Lovely to see this exhibition @britishlibrary.bsky.social open a great collaboration with #AlanFarlieDesign #RecordLighting #DavidSudlowGraphics #ClayAnimation

British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Calling all brave heroes, clever creatures and little adventurers: Fairy Tales opens today! Explore a magical world full of your favourite stories 🐉✨ Book now at bl.uk/fairytales Supported by @waylandgames.bsky.social

c.org/yNVpLd85pc so depressing see another Glasgow cultural landmark facing extinction. Have always loved the print gallery.

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Next up for me @kilntheatre !

Terri Paddock@terripaddock.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Calam Lynch, Noah Ritter, William Robinson, Arthur Wilson & Eleanor Worthington-Cox have been cast in the world premiere of Please Please Me by Tom Wright, dir by @kilntheatre AD Amit Sharma. The story of Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend & ‘Fifth Beatle’ – will run at Kiln 16 Apr-29 May.

Calam Lynch, Noah Ritter, William Robinson, Arthur Wilson & Eleanor Worthington-Cox have been cast in the world premiere of Please Please Me by Tom Wright, dir by @kilntheatre AD Amit Sharma. The story of Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend & ‘Fifth Beatle’ – will run at Kiln 16 Apr-29 May.

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Children killed, a school turned into a graveyard: even in wartime, we can’t accept this | Gordon Brown

There are rules and world leaders must insist they be honoured in practice and in spirit. After this atrocity in Iran, a more effective tribunal for crimes against children is essential, says former p...

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Training the 10-man curling team for the 17-day Winter Olympics costs the taxpayer £6.3m. Royal Scottish National Orchestra play to audiences year round: 66 full-time musicians costs us £4.2m It’s not about one or the other, but why the vast disparity? www.thetimes.com/article/6c3e...

Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t! Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF

Tonight marks the final performance of #SmallActsofLove Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙

Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes

Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes

From Colin Firth’s wet shirt in Pride and Prejudic to Meryl Streep’s safari gear in Out of Africa, Cosprop’s outfits achieved cinematic realism

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In London, hate will never win.

Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre... #ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants

“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants

Textile artists are reshaping how the theatre makes its costumes with the aim of replacing harsh synthetic dyes

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This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

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Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉 It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...

Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...

Small Acts of Love | National Theatre of Scotland

A powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community. In the wake of the Pan Am 103 atrocity in December 1988, the people of Lockerbie respo

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‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza

‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza

Saved Treasures of Gaza aims to preserve territory’s historical identity against backdrop of war and famine

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I’m not giving up anytime yet , most freelance artists can’t afford to !

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Get early retirees off the golf course and back to work – why early retirement isn’t good for UK plc

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Theatre feature: The Big Freelancer Survey Report 2025—who’s taking the hit?

A survey shows just how hard life is for theatre freelancers.

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We’re launching our sustainable materials guide this Wed on Zoom. Created by designers and makers, it shares knowledge about materials from a practical perspective and is the result of some fantastic work from project lead Hamish Muir and the rest of the team. Do join if you can.

The UK Government announcement of the #VJDay80 commemorations outlines the activity IWM is planning www.gov.uk/government/n...

National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80

National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

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Sad day! final ever trip to @4dmodelshop.bsky.social I have been using their shop and services for nearly 40 yrs from student days to now. They blame a combination of #Brexit costs , national insurance, rent etc . Depressing that such a unique ,vital supplier to the design world is no longer viable

Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde

Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde

The frantic attempts to decode his behaviour reminds me of self-help relationship babble in the 1990s. Then, as now – it’s not you, it’s him, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Freelancers Make Theatre Work was established to listen to the freelance community and ensure their voices are heard.⁠ ⁠ Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry. ⁠ #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

“It’s a false economy [to make cuts] because they are so cheap and so effective internationally, and hopefully driving the economic growth this government wants.” Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture. www.ft.com/content/2981...

Budget cuts threaten UK soft power, warns government adviser

Neil Mendoza says Britain must protect its leading position in higher education, science and the arts

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NEW REPORT 👉 Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England. Creative PEC’s ‘State of the Nations’ series analyses the latest data across four thematic areas to inform the development of creative industries policies. pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...

Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Perez

Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Perez

We know some medications work differently in men and women. Why is it taking so long for studies to reflect this, asks author Caroline Criado Perez

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