Writer, theatre maker, public historian. // Founder of @freetours_mcr & @lgbttour_mcr // One-fifth of SHERPA K 🎵 //
Manchester, England
Joined February 2009
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Got a homophobic death threat from a bloke downstairs so we put up a progress flag. The lady opposite came screaming about the 'ugly' flag to us, the landlady and the building management until we were forced to take it down.
So we had a protest, picnic and parade full of joy.
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🌈🎭 With Love, Mr Gay – Sat 21 Jun
Part of Bury LGBTQI Literary Festival!
A heartfelt and hilarious journey with cabaret, comedy, interviews, and showtunes – plus an unlikely spiritual guide from B&M!
🎟️ Book now: ow.ly/3xqt50Vmkcb
#WithLoveMrGay #LGBTQILiteraryFestival
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#Review: With Love Mr Gay @BrightonFringe ★★★★
"A show of immense charm and conviction, played with impeccable panache."
#theatre #fringe #Brighton
buff.ly/N2HZfhd
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Join Manchester's original Free Walking Tour! 🐝
We run EVERY DAY at 11am, from the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. 💙
Official guides in BLUE coats ft. our compass logo 🧭
We also run the @LGBTtour_mcr
Need more info? See our website! fmwt.co.uk
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Triumphant new work @SocialRefugeMCR for @GMFringe
Review: canal-st.co.uk/2024/07/17/on…
@thesecondshelf
#canalstmcr #canalstcardpartner #ancoatsmcr
I knew there was something interesting in it, but been overwhelmed by the response...
Any venues at market for Queer autobiographical storytelling with pontins-style cabaret turns, performed by me and a Buddha from B&M bargains?
Triumphant new work @SocialRefugeMCR for @GMFringe
Review: canal-st.co.uk/2024/07/17/on…
@thesecondshelf
#canalstmcr #canalstcardpartner #ancoatsmcr
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Another fantastic play from @thesecondshelf: WITH LOVE, MR GAY performed tonight to a sold-out @QueerLitUK as part of the @GMFringe Festival. It is wonderful to see such good writing (and get a mention!)
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Just back from seeing ‘With Love, Mr Gay’, written and performed by the incredibly talented @thesecondshelf and co-starting the superb @GBury_17. Part of the @GMFringe held at @QueerLitUK. Funny, thought provoking and surprisingly musical. Class entertainment - a top night!🏳️🌈
The true story of how the barney over bins got out of hand...
On next week
Directed by @jezdolan
Featuring @GBury_17
On at @QueerLitUK
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Fifteen years. Five prime ministers, seven chancellors, eight foreign secretaries, twelve culture secretaries and sixteen housing ministers.
A thread, for #RantyTuesday.
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🚨 OK, I need your help. Andy Burnham's advisor Sacha Lord is threatening to sue @ManchesterMill.
So we're publishing the document at the heart of the story - and asking for your help with a 'community fact-check'.
My editor's note. Pls share.
manchestermill.co.uk/p/sacha…
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BBC Writersroom is one of a kind and the library is an amazing resource. Hope the Wreck scripts are helpful 🔪
Series 2 of comedy, conspiracy thriller #Wreck by @BrownJRyan has just landed on @BBCiPlayer @bbcthree - Watch now!
And you can also now read the complete scripts for Series 1, new in our library, with many thanks to Ryan and @eustonfilms >>> bbc.co.uk/writers/scripts/tv…
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We're running two special tours of the @ManJazzFest piano trail as part of the festival!
Expect to hear Manchester hits with a jazz twist, as we discover Manchester’s art scene and cultural history!
Featuring the band SHERPA K.
For tickets:
manchesterjazz.com/events/mj…
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We are delighted to announce 3 FREE writing workshops for female identifying playwrights - working alongside @SalfordArts to coincide with @rxtheatre A TASTE OF HONEY! Book your place via royalexchange.co.uk/event/wr…
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Ten Royal Court debuts. One Artistic Director. Nine writers.
Join us for a truly unmissable season of new theatre.
David Byrne’s first season sees nine playwrights make their Royal Court debuts - across nine months filled with homegrown talent, international collaborations and world-renowned artists.
bit.ly/RCT2024season
ALT A red graphic. White writing reads 'the writers' theatre Royal Court nine new plays just announced'
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My next solo show is about Neighbours 😈
I'd love to chat to people with great stories / unique perspectives
Interested but not exclusively in LGBT+ experiences (obv)
Let me know if you've 30 mins to chat ☕ 💘
Here's my email if you know anyone:
[email protected]
My next solo show is about Neighbours 😈
I'd love to chat to people with great stories / unique perspectives
Interested but not exclusively in LGBT+ experiences (obv)
Let me know if you've 30 mins to chat ☕ 💘
Here's my email if you know anyone:
[email protected]
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Join us for a VERY special musical tour as part of the Manchester Jazz Festival.
Accompanied by art-folk band SHERPA K, this promises to be a very special weekend of tours.
#mjf2024 is back! 🕺
Take a first 👀 at #mjf2024 👆🎶
Get ready to grab your tickets with the full line-up on sale Fri 16 Feb 2024 @ 10AM! 🎟 👉 manchesterjazz.com/mjf2024/
