Emma Butler
@emmabutler.bsky.social
Creator of horror drama podcast The Rue Papers.
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S2 Ep13 A Safe Place
Podcast Episode · The Rue Papers · 15/11/2025 · 18m
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The next - and penultimate episode for this season of The Rue Papers is out! Featuring @weirdinthewade.bsky.social as Rose -
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
At the BFI to watch A Cottage in Dartmoor, a silent movie directed by Anthony Asquith with live piano accompaniment.
Again, I know nothing about the story and I am heroically restraining myself from reading the notes beforehand so I’m not spoiled. I just liked the title…
Again, I know nothing about the story and I am heroically restraining myself from reading the notes beforehand so I’m not spoiled. I just liked the title…
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
At the BFI to watch A Cottage in Dartmoor, a silent movie directed by Anthony Asquith with live piano accompaniment.
Again, I know nothing about the story and I am heroically restraining myself from reading the notes beforehand so I’m not spoiled. I just liked the title…
Again, I know nothing about the story and I am heroically restraining myself from reading the notes beforehand so I’m not spoiled. I just liked the title…
I’m at the opera! Seeing The Makropulos Case by Janacek. All I know is it’s about a woman who lives forever. I don’t often see operas I know nothing about, so very excited
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’m at the opera! Seeing The Makropulos Case by Janacek. All I know is it’s about a woman who lives forever. I don’t often see operas I know nothing about, so very excited
I have a habit of going to look at modern art installations that are supposed to be unsettling and finding them comforting. Like Babel. In Tate Britain yesterday, saw Mona Hatoum’s Current Disturbance, a box of lightbulbs that go on and off randomly, with the noise of electric current. It’s
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I have a habit of going to look at modern art installations that are supposed to be unsettling and finding them comforting. Like Babel. In Tate Britain yesterday, saw Mona Hatoum’s Current Disturbance, a box of lightbulbs that go on and off randomly, with the noise of electric current. It’s
This coffee shop is playing a very slow strings version of Last Christmas. Three thoughts - it really is a beautiful piece of music. It also is very clearly 80s music any way it’s played. And does this mean I lose Last Christmas before November is even over?
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This coffee shop is playing a very slow strings version of Last Christmas. Three thoughts - it really is a beautiful piece of music. It also is very clearly 80s music any way it’s played. And does this mean I lose Last Christmas before November is even over?
Also went back to the Lee Miller exhibition. Interesting that her pre-war photos - the surrealism, the travel photos - feel like she’s trying to escape, to look beyond horizon, but all her war stories, both fashion and documentary, feel fully present, like she’s engaging and recording that moment
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Also went back to the Lee Miller exhibition. Interesting that her pre-war photos - the surrealism, the travel photos - feel like she’s trying to escape, to look beyond horizon, but all her war stories, both fashion and documentary, feel fully present, like she’s engaging and recording that moment
What is it about toothbrush adverts that mean they are always really patronising? And toothpaste ones intensely annoying. Is it me? It’s just me isn’t it. For some reason highly irritated by all dental products advert
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What is it about toothbrush adverts that mean they are always really patronising? And toothpaste ones intensely annoying. Is it me? It’s just me isn’t it. For some reason highly irritated by all dental products advert
The Marie Antoinette exhibition at V and A is fascinating and beautiful but really packed, so difficult to see anything. Includes the rumoured guillotine blade which seems odd for a celebration of her style but also some truly gorgeous dresses (not all hers)
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Marie Antoinette exhibition at V and A is fascinating and beautiful but really packed, so difficult to see anything. Includes the rumoured guillotine blade which seems odd for a celebration of her style but also some truly gorgeous dresses (not all hers)
That cinema ad for google Pixel phone that shown someone getting out their phone, in the cinema, in the middle of the movie, to ask the AI assistant how the story ends, is so egregiously offensive to cinema viewers that I deeply hate Google Pixel phones now
November 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
That cinema ad for google Pixel phone that shown someone getting out their phone, in the cinema, in the middle of the movie, to ask the AI assistant how the story ends, is so egregiously offensive to cinema viewers that I deeply hate Google Pixel phones now
Anyway Running Man pretty enjoyable, very well done, a good watch. Something to be said for Running Man, Long Walk and Hunger Games all telling the same kind of story in different ways #TheRunningMan
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Anyway Running Man pretty enjoyable, very well done, a good watch. Something to be said for Running Man, Long Walk and Hunger Games all telling the same kind of story in different ways #TheRunningMan
Ok, the ‘why isn’t Pennywise in The Running Man’ thing makes a bit more sense now I’ve seen it #TheRunningMan
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ok, the ‘why isn’t Pennywise in The Running Man’ thing makes a bit more sense now I’ve seen it #TheRunningMan
Saw The Talented Mr Ripley at Richmond Theatre last night - fantastic central performance by Ed McVey. Liked the framing device of ‘this is all a movie’ would have liked more made of that. Overall, very good production, will keep an eye out for Ed McVey in future roles. Interesting stage presence.
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Saw The Talented Mr Ripley at Richmond Theatre last night - fantastic central performance by Ed McVey. Liked the framing device of ‘this is all a movie’ would have liked more made of that. Overall, very good production, will keep an eye out for Ed McVey in future roles. Interesting stage presence.
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Today we're shining a light into to darkness to reveal… Well, a lot actually.
Our new production slate is live, check the 🔗 for free access.
Our new production slate is live, check the 🔗 for free access.
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today we're shining a light into to darkness to reveal… Well, a lot actually.
Our new production slate is live, check the 🔗 for free access.
Our new production slate is live, check the 🔗 for free access.
Lovely reactions to all of my cast to my script for the finale! (And some of the casts children too!). And they’ve responded by giving me some amazing performances. I can’t wait to share this episode
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Lovely reactions to all of my cast to my script for the finale! (And some of the casts children too!). And they’ve responded by giving me some amazing performances. I can’t wait to share this episode
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Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
Wake up.
Look at news.
Mutter ‘what the fuck….’ in tones of dismay, anger, disbelief and sheer amazement.
Decide to go back to fiction
Look at news.
Mutter ‘what the fuck….’ in tones of dismay, anger, disbelief and sheer amazement.
Decide to go back to fiction
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Wake up.
Look at news.
Mutter ‘what the fuck….’ in tones of dismay, anger, disbelief and sheer amazement.
Decide to go back to fiction
Look at news.
Mutter ‘what the fuck….’ in tones of dismay, anger, disbelief and sheer amazement.
Decide to go back to fiction
Someone please host this near me, I NEED to hear it
When the curtain falls and silence returns, one light remains… the ghost light. 💡
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
November 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Someone please host this near me, I NEED to hear it
Reposted by Emma Butler
When the curtain falls and silence returns, one light remains… the ghost light. 💡
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
When the curtain falls and silence returns, one light remains… the ghost light. 💡
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
Next October (26–31) I tour The Ghost Light — chilling tales from Britain’s most haunted theatres.
Would your venue dare host it? 👻 #TheGhostLight
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I’m joined by the fab Deborah Hyde on the new episode of Time between Times. We discuss how it’s possible that the same tales pop up all over the world and have done for centuries. I also tell one of Deborah’s favourite tales and perform a guided listen
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tim…
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tim…
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I’m joined by the fab Deborah Hyde on the new episode of Time between Times. We discuss how it’s possible that the same tales pop up all over the world and have done for centuries. I also tell one of Deborah’s favourite tales and perform a guided listen
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tim…
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tim…
So remember when I said I was at a lovely civic building a couple of days ago but I felt very uncomfortable in the ladies loo, like I wasn’t alone in there? Well, I took a photo - didn’t catch anything but I think you can feel the atmosphere (the drips are gold paint)
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
So remember when I said I was at a lovely civic building a couple of days ago but I felt very uncomfortable in the ladies loo, like I wasn’t alone in there? Well, I took a photo - didn’t catch anything but I think you can feel the atmosphere (the drips are gold paint)
One day I’ll learn that the whole work really hard on a number of projects whilst also working hard on the day job and exercising a lot until I finally born out and can’t do anything and then rest a very tiny little before doing it all again cycle is not a good thing. But not today. Or tomorrow
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
One day I’ll learn that the whole work really hard on a number of projects whilst also working hard on the day job and exercising a lot until I finally born out and can’t do anything and then rest a very tiny little before doing it all again cycle is not a good thing. But not today. Or tomorrow
The next - and penultimate episode for this season of The Rue Papers is out! Featuring @weirdinthewade.bsky.social as Rose -
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
S2 Ep13 A Safe Place
Podcast Episode · The Rue Papers · 15/11/2025 · 18m
podcasts.apple.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The next - and penultimate episode for this season of The Rue Papers is out! Featuring @weirdinthewade.bsky.social as Rose -
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Safe Places - everyone has a safe place - don’t they?
#audiodrama #horrorpodcasts
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
There is an entire murder of crowd making an ungodly racket outside my window right now and have been for an hour and I have to wonder what that portends?
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
There is an entire murder of crowd making an ungodly racket outside my window right now and have been for an hour and I have to wonder what that portends?
The problem with having so many electronic devices (I have so many…) is that occasionally one will beep and I have no idea which one it is or what it is trying to tell me
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The problem with having so many electronic devices (I have so many…) is that occasionally one will beep and I have no idea which one it is or what it is trying to tell me
A gentle reminder to all those who write book blurbs - I don’t really care who is telling me this is the most important book of the century or how this redefines a genre - I just want to know what the book is about. Just a few lines. Please. Tell me the subject, a vague plot outline. Anything…
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A gentle reminder to all those who write book blurbs - I don’t really care who is telling me this is the most important book of the century or how this redefines a genre - I just want to know what the book is about. Just a few lines. Please. Tell me the subject, a vague plot outline. Anything…
I was charming and friendly and sweet all day today and I have to eat an entire box of biscuits to recover
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I was charming and friendly and sweet all day today and I have to eat an entire box of biscuits to recover