Theatre-maker. Trained @E15ActingSchool. Co-Founder @wearekilter. @sohotheatre Writers Lab 2024. Currently: UK Tour/West End cast, Room on the Broom. they/them
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Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
The best autumn theatre (part one): from Bacchae to Romans, from Joe Locke to Alicia Vikander whatsonstage.com/news/the-be…
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Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
this is what privilege looks like, and we shouldn't ignore how much harm looking the other way because things don't affect us directly does. don't be Tom Felton
Tom Felton says the controversy around J.K. Rowling's political views doesn't impact him: "I'm not really that attuned to it...I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter. She's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful." #TonyAwards
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Theatres and arts organisations have warned they will face additional financial burdens if they have to make changes to their toilet provisions following updates to Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/news/the…
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
🏳️⚧️ I attended today’s Trans+ Solidarity briefing in Parliament.
🗣️ Trans voices must be heard. Their rights are being debated, yet too often they’re left out of the discussion.
🤝 I’m proud to stand with the trans community in the fight for dignity, equality and inclusion.
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
The UK drops from No.1 in LGBTI rights in Europe to one of the worst 10 yrs later. Directly correlated to the hate filled "Gender Critical" movement's hold on the press and weak politicians in the UK
How long before it turns red here? This doesn't account for toilet policing yet
ALT The #RainbowMap 2025 is live! Find out how 49 European countries rank on LGBTI human rights and see which ones are leading, or falling behind. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
★★★★★ 'Sondheim's sensational swan song' Arts Desk
★★★★ 'Demands to be seen' Telegraph
★★★★ 'Sondheim’s last musical is utterly absorbing' The Times
#HereWeAre is playing in the #LytteltonTheatre until 28 June.
📸 Piers Allardyce
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surprised that there’s been no coverage in industry titles @TheStage @WhatsOnStage et al
industry leaders have signed this open letter to the EHRC - deserving of an article or two? 🏳️⚧️
Proud that @bushtheatre are among the 1500+ signatories of this
independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
Proud that @bushtheatre are among the 1500+ signatories of this
independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Richard Jordan says it’s time theatre gave maverick Mike Bradwell the recognition he deserves 👇
thestage.co.uk/opinion/theat…
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
There are less than 30 trans women registered within the FA system, none at a professional level.
So that's under 30 players who have presumably found teams where they are accepted and can play the sport they love. That safe space has been stolen from them. It's so sad.
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
I went for a mooch around Soho Theatre Walthamstow and it is truly ridiculously beautiful, it deserves to succeed because it is so pretty!
We take a first look at London’s stunning new 1,000-seat theatre, that is also a 95-year-old architectural gem timeout.com/london/news/firs…
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Trans women have used women’s toilets for decades without issue.
Why are self-proclaimed “feminists” focusing on this made up problem, when there is a real problem of rising male violence in the UK?
They’re not helping women - they’re driving trans people out of public life.
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
today and every day: 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
if your definition of woman doesn't include trans women then it is INCORRECT, and that is the only truth
we keep fighting
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
68% of @ShiftersPlay tickets were below £50 and 58% of our audience had never been to an @ATGTICKETS venue before AND we made a profit. Theatre CAN be accessible if you want it to be! Thank you @OlivierAwards for recognising my work. Let's keep taking space. To God be the glory!
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Watch Robyn Hurder perform "Don't Forget Me" in @SmashBway! The musical's original Broadway cast recording will be released through @ConcordShows. See more here: bway.world/tel43
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
she did this on a daytime tv show broadcast (the most conservative block of scheduling) and with her whole chest on NBC’s dime 😌
I cannot express to you how much you should vibe with kelly clarkson - the ONLY winner of american idol
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️⚧️ @redhotorg #TRANSA
Ed Theakston @edtheakston.bsky.social retweeted
Judith Butler breaks down how the right manipulate anti-trans activists to drag the world closer to authoritarianism.
