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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

We got a ★★★★ review from Neurodiverse Review 🩵🤠🏳️‍⚧️🪩

"It’s incredible that the show is so light-hearted and fun, trans joy is a revolutionary act after all"

neurodiversereview.co.uk/a-northern-t...

#EdFringe #EdFringe25

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny

★★★★ Of the 3’600+ shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe, a good chunk of them are autobiographical one-person shows. There’s no problem with that, but it does mean it requires a lot of imagination to c…

neurodiversereview.co.uk

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny, a new queer parody musical, by Hunter King (produced by me)

11th-24th August (not 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

I am very proud of this show and I'm absolutely gutted we couldn't afford to take our team up!

Please support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #EdFringe

linktr.ee/thehunterking

Poster for the show. “A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny” in large yellow letters with musical notes. The background is a blue sky with fwhite clouds and distant mountains. In the foreground is a photo of Hunter with a long blonde wig and cowboy hat, he is mid-song. His face is edited onto the body of Maria from the Sound of Music. He is holding hands with a cartoon cow and there is a cartoon cactus on the right.

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

Only 7 more chances to lasso A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny at #EdFringe! 🤠

‘A country hoedown with solid vocals, on-point comedic timing and joy and self-discovery at its heart!’

11th-24th August (except 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

#TransArtist #EdFringe2025 #DareToDiscover #NewMusical

Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

What #EdFringe audiences are sayin' about a Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny...

Only 7 more shows! 🪩🤠

11th-24th August (except 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

#TransArtist #EdFringe2025 #NewMusical #MusicalTheatre #LGBTArtist #SupportQueerArtists 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

"Phenomenal musical and story. I laughed and I cried and I enjoyed every minute. The show is super fun while also being really emotional and moving. "

"From milkmaid to cowboy and a cow rejuvenation. This is absolutely what the fringe should be about. I laughed, and I genuinely cried. Took the entire family and we all loved it. Bravo!"

"Loved it - Disney and trans stories is a winning combo!"

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

Another friend smashing it 🥹❤️

The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · Aug 15

Afreena Islam-Wright's interactive pub quiz play Lucky Tonight! is a unique and engaging form to explore cultural identity and belonging – ★★★★

www.theskinny.co.uk/festivals/ed... @traversetheatre.bsky.social #EdFringe

Lucky Tonight! @ Traverse Theatre: Edinburgh Fringe review - The Skinny

Afreena Islam-Wright's interactive pub quiz play Lucky Tonight! is a unique and engaging form to explore cultural identity and belonging.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

Can't wait for this!

Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

Another friend smashing it 🥹❤️

Binge Fringe Magazine @bingefringemag.bsky.social · Aug 15

"A deeply enjoyable and immersive hour for any music lovers..." Check out our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of 'Doom and Glitter: A Tribute to Tom Waits' at #EdFringe ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/15/r...

Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

This is my friend 🥹👏❤️

Binge Fringe Magazine @bingefringemag.bsky.social · Aug 15

"The breadth of their talent knows no bounds, and they exude confidence as they tear up the dancefloor..." Check out our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of 'I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar' at #EdFringe ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/15/r...

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

Looking forward to seeing this!

Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny, a new queer parody musical, by Hunter King (produced by me)

11th-24th August (not 17th)
Venue 21, C ARTS
16:25-17:25

I am very proud of this show and I'm absolutely gutted we couldn't afford to take our team up!

Please support 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #EdFringe

linktr.ee/thehunterking

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Aug 17

We got a ★★★★ review from Neurodiverse Review 🩵🤠🏳️‍⚧️🪩

"It’s incredible that the show is so light-hearted and fun, trans joy is a revolutionary act after all"

neurodiversereview.co.uk/a-northern-t...

#EdFringe #EdFringe25

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny

★★★★ Of the 3’600+ shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe, a good chunk of them are autobiographical one-person shows. There’s no problem with that, but it does mean it requires a lot of imagination to c…

neurodiversereview.co.uk

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Jul 16

Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Jul 16

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Jul 16

Comment below with your Ed Fringe 2025 recommendations please! (1/3)

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Dibby Theatre @dibbytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 2

In May we wrapped a 3 month tour of Toxic by @nathanieljhall.bsky.social - and what a tour it was ✨

After a big ol' evaluation we wanted to share highlights and production photos (courtesy of Rosie Powell)!

Starting with some sexy stats, we're so proud of what we achieved 💚

#ToxicHighlights

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · Jul 7

ALLIES, WE NEED YOU.

48 hours.

Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jul 2

Read our full statement here 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

This still needs to be voted on at the third reading next Wednesday, we will keep up this pressure - write to your MP here using @inclusionlondon.bsky.social's tool www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...

Act Now: Write to Your MP About Welfare Benefit Cuts

Take Action, Today

www.inclusionlondon.org.uk

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.

They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.

This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.

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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · Jul 4

Disability Arts Online are looking for new trustees!

Deen, our Digital Influencer tells us what its like working with the Disability Arts Online team.

Find out more about becoming a Trustee and how to apply ↓
disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

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Touretteshero @touretteshero.bsky.social · Jun 30

My Job Hasn’t Changed, My Disability Hasn’t Changed, So Why Has My Support Changed? www.touretteshero.com/2025/06/20/m...

My Job Hasn’t Changed, My Disability Hasn’t Changed, So Why Has My Support Changed?

Shortly before my emergency pacemaker operation at the end of March, I had a meeting with a couple of my colleagues to talk about what should happen to our company if I didn’t survive the procedure. T...

www.touretteshero.com

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Access All Areas @aaaprods.bsky.social · Jul 2

Busy month for disability arts and AAA, but we managed to squeeze Cian in for his monthly “5 Shows by Disabled Artists”.

Watch for just some examples of the great stuff the disability art industry makes and will continue to make, no matter what.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl4h...

July 2025 | Shows by Disabled Artists

YouTube video by Access All Areas

www.youtube.com

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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Jul 6

#WelfareReform

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disastrous-c...

‘Disastrous’ cuts bill that leaves legacy of distrust and distress ‘must be dropped’

Disabled activists have called on the government to scrap its “dangerous” and “disastrous” disability benefits bill, despite forcing ministers into last-minute changes that scrapped all their plann…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · Jul 5

Earlier this week, the Government forced through their cuts to social security - by making unwritten promises of improvement.

The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.

🧵

Five people holding placards and the Amnesty Social Insecurity report. The placards read: social security is a human right, stop the cuts and poverty is a political choice.

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · Jul 6

Lucky Tonight! is an interactive pub quiz/theatre show by Afreena Islam-Wright.  Quizmaster (and former contestant of The Chase!) Afreena will put you through your paces to help her tell her story.

🗓️ 31 July - 24 Aug
Tickets on sale now
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25

Woman in a vibrant red dress holds a microphone, seated in front of metal kegs with a thoughtful expression. "Traverse Festival" text in top right.

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · May 26

The reality of disability benefits from my lived experience, by Ash Cox: An open letter to my friends and colleagues in the arts industry, written and recorded from my bed.

(scroll to the bottom of the page to visit my Insta for the audio version of this letter)

www.ashtronomy.co.uk/reflections

ASH TRONOMY - REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

www.ashtronomy.co.uk

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Ash Cox @ashtronomy.co.uk · May 10

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny will be BSL Interpreted on Friday 16th May at 7pm, by the wonderful Tracie Redshaw!

Join us at the Waterside, Sale to see how the story unfolds!

watersidearts.org/events/a-not...

#PrideInTrafford #BSL #BSLInterpreted