Tom Jensen
@absurdistworld.bsky.social
Writer of absurdist plays, based in London. Terrified by climate meltdown, and seeking refuge from X for my sanity. Trolls & bots keep out.
http://www.tomjensen.co.uk/
Instagram: @absurdistworld1
http://www.tomjensen.co.uk/
Instagram: @absurdistworld1
Theatre people, PLEASE stop using tired formulae to advertise your productions!
I do NOT want to see "A play about divorce, friendship and lizards".
Not even "Five neighbours, two vibrators, one dilemma" does it for me.
Surely you can find more imaginative ways to describe what's on??
I do NOT want to see "A play about divorce, friendship and lizards".
Not even "Five neighbours, two vibrators, one dilemma" does it for me.
Surely you can find more imaginative ways to describe what's on??
a man in a suit and tie is looking out of a window
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is looking out of a window
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Theatre people, PLEASE stop using tired formulae to advertise your productions!
I do NOT want to see "A play about divorce, friendship and lizards".
Not even "Five neighbours, two vibrators, one dilemma" does it for me.
Surely you can find more imaginative ways to describe what's on??
I do NOT want to see "A play about divorce, friendship and lizards".
Not even "Five neighbours, two vibrators, one dilemma" does it for me.
Surely you can find more imaginative ways to describe what's on??
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Playwright David Ireland: from 'The Troubles' to romantic comedy
David Ireland on why Most Favoured @sohotheatre.bsky.social is a contrast to the work for which he is best-known
btguide.libsyn.com/playwright-d...
David Ireland on why Most Favoured @sohotheatre.bsky.social is a contrast to the work for which he is best-known
btguide.libsyn.com/playwright-d...
November 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Playwright David Ireland: from 'The Troubles' to romantic comedy
David Ireland on why Most Favoured @sohotheatre.bsky.social is a contrast to the work for which he is best-known
btguide.libsyn.com/playwright-d...
David Ireland on why Most Favoured @sohotheatre.bsky.social is a contrast to the work for which he is best-known
btguide.libsyn.com/playwright-d...
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Our next session is Competition Night at 7.30pm on Monday 15th December.
8 plays written under pseudonyms are performed & AWL members vote on their favourites. The writers’ true identities are then revealed & prizes awarded.
Come along & join in the fun! www.actorsandwriters.london/readings/ind...
8 plays written under pseudonyms are performed & AWL members vote on their favourites. The writers’ true identities are then revealed & prizes awarded.
Come along & join in the fun! www.actorsandwriters.london/readings/ind...
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our next session is Competition Night at 7.30pm on Monday 15th December.
8 plays written under pseudonyms are performed & AWL members vote on their favourites. The writers’ true identities are then revealed & prizes awarded.
Come along & join in the fun! www.actorsandwriters.london/readings/ind...
8 plays written under pseudonyms are performed & AWL members vote on their favourites. The writers’ true identities are then revealed & prizes awarded.
Come along & join in the fun! www.actorsandwriters.london/readings/ind...
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Brexit means we are losing out on some of the biggest talent in the world, and some of the UK's biggest talent are emigrating to Europe. We must restore freedom of movement.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Brexit means we are losing out on some of the biggest talent in the world, and some of the UK's biggest talent are emigrating to Europe. We must restore freedom of movement.
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Good morning. Just a reminder that a relatively recent TA Giga Poll of over 43,000 respondents found that only 10% of British adults agreed with Tice, Farage & Reform U.K. over their ongoing manmade climate denial. I’m advised that no children whatsoever agreed with them 😉.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Good morning. Just a reminder that a relatively recent TA Giga Poll of over 43,000 respondents found that only 10% of British adults agreed with Tice, Farage & Reform U.K. over their ongoing manmade climate denial. I’m advised that no children whatsoever agreed with them 😉.
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1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
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📢Nike adverts have been banned for greenwashing📢
❗A ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) agreed with complaints against sportswear giant Nike, saying its claim of using 'sustainable materials' in plastic polyester tennis garments was misleading. 🧵
www.cityam.com/nike-and-sup...
❗A ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) agreed with complaints against sportswear giant Nike, saying its claim of using 'sustainable materials' in plastic polyester tennis garments was misleading. 🧵
www.cityam.com/nike-and-sup...
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢Nike adverts have been banned for greenwashing📢
❗A ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) agreed with complaints against sportswear giant Nike, saying its claim of using 'sustainable materials' in plastic polyester tennis garments was misleading. 🧵
www.cityam.com/nike-and-sup...
❗A ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) agreed with complaints against sportswear giant Nike, saying its claim of using 'sustainable materials' in plastic polyester tennis garments was misleading. 🧵
www.cityam.com/nike-and-sup...
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Sovereignty? Democracy? Sorry, but we can't afford those anymore. We'll be sued if we try to defend them.
This week's column is about a massive but scarcely-covered scandal.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column is about a massive but scarcely-covered scandal.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Sovereignty? Democracy? Sorry, but we can't afford those anymore. We'll be sued if we try to defend them.
This week's column is about a massive but scarcely-covered scandal.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column is about a massive but scarcely-covered scandal.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ducks are born to glide on water, but on factory farms, they endure a life devoid of it. Instead, they face broken bones and immense suffering 🦆
🎥 Animals Australia
🎥 Animals Australia
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ducks are born to glide on water, but on factory farms, they endure a life devoid of it. Instead, they face broken bones and immense suffering 🦆
🎥 Animals Australia
🎥 Animals Australia
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70 years ago today, Rosa Parks became a legend
Tired after a long day at work & fed up with the injustice of it all, one day she sat on a ‘whites-only’ bus seat and, when asked to move, decided on the spot to refuse
She was arrested, and her courage sparked an uprising
Or so the story goes
🧵1/
Tired after a long day at work & fed up with the injustice of it all, one day she sat on a ‘whites-only’ bus seat and, when asked to move, decided on the spot to refuse
She was arrested, and her courage sparked an uprising
Or so the story goes
🧵1/
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
70 years ago today, Rosa Parks became a legend
Tired after a long day at work & fed up with the injustice of it all, one day she sat on a ‘whites-only’ bus seat and, when asked to move, decided on the spot to refuse
She was arrested, and her courage sparked an uprising
Or so the story goes
🧵1/
Tired after a long day at work & fed up with the injustice of it all, one day she sat on a ‘whites-only’ bus seat and, when asked to move, decided on the spot to refuse
She was arrested, and her courage sparked an uprising
Or so the story goes
🧵1/
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"Starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest and wars are among the risks we face if we don’t take decisive action to limit further global warming and preserve nature, leading experts in #climate, food, health and security warned today in London"
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"Starvation, economic collapse, civil unrest and wars are among the risks we face if we don’t take decisive action to limit further global warming and preserve nature, leading experts in #climate, food, health and security warned today in London"
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@nebriefing.bsky.social
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Primates, a primarily herbivorous order of mammals, use canine teeth to display dominance. Males, including humans, typically have larger canines; they are not remotely linked to dietary preferences.
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Primates, a primarily herbivorous order of mammals, use canine teeth to display dominance. Males, including humans, typically have larger canines; they are not remotely linked to dietary preferences.
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Imagine a world where every item of clothing is worn just once, that’s the direction fast fashion is heading. Shop pre-loved and help stop this from becoming our reality. This Black Friday, let’s choose differently.
Visit your local Oxfam shop this Black Friday or browse online; bit.ly/4roIN4b
Visit your local Oxfam shop this Black Friday or browse online; bit.ly/4roIN4b
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Imagine a world where every item of clothing is worn just once, that’s the direction fast fashion is heading. Shop pre-loved and help stop this from becoming our reality. This Black Friday, let’s choose differently.
Visit your local Oxfam shop this Black Friday or browse online; bit.ly/4roIN4b
Visit your local Oxfam shop this Black Friday or browse online; bit.ly/4roIN4b
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When will we extend fuel duty to the luxury of flying - and add VAT? We have both taxes applied to motorists - people going to work and about their daily lives, get taxed to the max. People flying round the word - nothing. It can’t be justified.
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
When will we extend fuel duty to the luxury of flying - and add VAT? We have both taxes applied to motorists - people going to work and about their daily lives, get taxed to the max. People flying round the word - nothing. It can’t be justified.
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"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
End the tax break that makes flying cheaper than trains | Letters
Letters: Airlines benefit from a tax system that helps them keep fares low, writes Anna Hughes
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative at climate talks reveals disdain for climate progress
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
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NEW: Nigel Farage is facing renewed calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and conspiracy theories associated with antisemitism during interviews, after claims the Reform UK leader used racist language in his teens.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
NEW: Nigel Farage is facing renewed calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and conspiracy theories associated with antisemitism during interviews, after claims the Reform UK leader used racist language in his teens.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Why does this man & his party still absurdly deny manmade climate change when all the data, science & numerous physical impacts tell us the direct opposite? There can be no other reason than a pro oil, pro Russia 🇷🇺, pro Putin, money into the back pocket pipeline 🛢️💰. Investigation required!
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Why does this man & his party still absurdly deny manmade climate change when all the data, science & numerous physical impacts tell us the direct opposite? There can be no other reason than a pro oil, pro Russia 🇷🇺, pro Putin, money into the back pocket pipeline 🛢️💰. Investigation required!
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This is particularly stunning because the sheer number of times we demonstrated Bjorn Lomborg was just flat-out lying grew so large that it almost became literally pointless to keep doing it, because he just ignores it and keeps on going
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is particularly stunning because the sheer number of times we demonstrated Bjorn Lomborg was just flat-out lying grew so large that it almost became literally pointless to keep doing it, because he just ignores it and keeps on going
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The petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics and democracy is now up to 20k.
Please share the petition far and wide. We need to push as hard as we can to break the establishment wall of silence protecting Farage.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please share the petition far and wide. We need to push as hard as we can to break the establishment wall of silence protecting Farage.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics and democracy is now up to 20k.
Please share the petition far and wide. We need to push as hard as we can to break the establishment wall of silence protecting Farage.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please share the petition far and wide. We need to push as hard as we can to break the establishment wall of silence protecting Farage.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Not only are the @reformpartyuk.bsky.social
full of dangerous climate change deniers, they are also packed full of unchecked racists, imbeciles, crooks & traitors. +10 years for Reform’s Nathan Gill 👇, a crooked British traitor caught fraternising with Russia for cash 🇷🇺 💰💰💰
full of dangerous climate change deniers, they are also packed full of unchecked racists, imbeciles, crooks & traitors. +10 years for Reform’s Nathan Gill 👇, a crooked British traitor caught fraternising with Russia for cash 🇷🇺 💰💰💰
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Not only are the @reformpartyuk.bsky.social
full of dangerous climate change deniers, they are also packed full of unchecked racists, imbeciles, crooks & traitors. +10 years for Reform’s Nathan Gill 👇, a crooked British traitor caught fraternising with Russia for cash 🇷🇺 💰💰💰
full of dangerous climate change deniers, they are also packed full of unchecked racists, imbeciles, crooks & traitors. +10 years for Reform’s Nathan Gill 👇, a crooked British traitor caught fraternising with Russia for cash 🇷🇺 💰💰💰
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Sign our petition to call on the Government to work with our European neighbours on the energy and climate crisis:
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Sign our petition to call on the Government to work with our European neighbours on the energy and climate crisis:
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The UK has fallen behind the EU on climate policies, but cooperating with the EU could achieve cheaper bills, healthier communities, and a thriving natural world. As COP30 comes to a close tomorrow, we’re calling on the Government to team up with the EU to save our planet @carolinelucas.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The UK has fallen behind the EU on climate policies, but cooperating with the EU could achieve cheaper bills, healthier communities, and a thriving natural world. As COP30 comes to a close tomorrow, we’re calling on the Government to team up with the EU to save our planet @carolinelucas.bsky.social
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The full film & piece is here.
Do the voters of Clacton think it’s okay for politicians to accept bribes from Russian spies?
www.thenerve.news/p/john-sween...
Do the voters of Clacton think it’s okay for politicians to accept bribes from Russian spies?
www.thenerve.news/p/john-sween...
An absent MP? A Russian traitor in Reform? When I go to Clacton, nobody seems to care
On the trail of the elusive Nigel Farage, John Sweeney visits his impoverished constituency – where even the prospect of Putin undermining British politics doesn’t raise many eyebrows
www.thenerve.news
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The full film & piece is here.
Do the voters of Clacton think it’s okay for politicians to accept bribes from Russian spies?
www.thenerve.news/p/john-sween...
Do the voters of Clacton think it’s okay for politicians to accept bribes from Russian spies?
www.thenerve.news/p/john-sween...