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Jane Walker
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Writes for stage and radio.

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Jane Walker @enajwrites.bsky.social · 22d
This new play explores the working class roots of Theatre Workshop in Salford and Manchester.

If you can, please listen and share!

#Salford #Manchester @groomb.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @storiesalt.bsky.social @redladder.bsky.social
#Salford100 #podcasts
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#OTD folk singer-songwriter and Labour activist Ewan MacColl was born. A well-loved member of Salford’s working community and friend of the founders of our archive, MacColl spent his career creating music underpinned by his political sensibilities.
Black and white photograph of Ewan MacColl speaking and smoking in front of an audience
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Lovely article about 'Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan'
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#Salford100 #Manchester #folk #theatre @wcmlibrary.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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We're thrilled that no fewer than 3 Alt Stories #audiodrama shows have been long-listed in the Best Audio Fiction category at the upcoming British Science Fiction Association Awards.

Thanks to BSFA members who nominated them and we hope they can now progress to the shortlist!
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January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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This recently released audio drama explores the roots of Theatre Workshop in the 1930's and their many personal and professional challenges

@audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social @audiodramareplay.bsky.social #theatre #BBC #radio #northwest
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
enajwrites.bsky.social
This new play explores the working class roots of Theatre Workshop in Salford and Manchester.

If you can, please listen and share!

#Salford #Manchester @groomb.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @storiesalt.bsky.social @redladder.bsky.social
#Salford100 #podcasts
January 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Delighted to share the full audio play tomorrow in Salford's Centenary year #Salford100 #Salfordcentenary #Salford

It’s been a fantastic journey discovering all the connections with Salford and my home city of Manchester and working with @storiesalt.bsky.social

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storiesalt.bsky.social Alternative Stories @storiesalt.bsky.social · 24d
Tomorrow we'll be sharing a new #audiodrama "Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan" by @enajwrites.bsky.social tells the story of the famous and innovative theatre company and two of its prominent members Joan Littlewood and Ewan MacColl.

You can listen to our short trailer here 🎧👇
January 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Final reminder this closes on Monday!!
mirrorup.bsky.social Mirror Up @mirrorup.bsky.social · Nov 18
We’re looking for writers with new pieces of work they’d like to test out in front of an audience for our next Reflections scratch event on January 11th & 12th 2026.

Paid opportunity.

10 pages maximum.

Deadline for submissions is 8th December, 7pm- email [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Happy #Lancashireday !
Head In The Clouds Written by Jane Walker
Peformed 2/27/23 Romance blossoms in the air in another British import, Head in the Clouds Written by Jane Walker, directed by Jim Wicker Dan – Jim Sorensen Marina – Sara Nower Baz – Mike Nower Sou
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November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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October 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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October 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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How do particle physicists put up a poster? They gluon. #puns
September 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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🌟Registration is open to become a volunteer mentor in 2026 with Arts Emergency across London, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.🌟
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Red rectangle with white Arts Emergency logo and text reading 'Now recruiting mentors for 2026!!' Orange rectangle with black text reading "Looking back at my journey from school to now makes me realise how far I’ve come. You never stop suffering from imposter syndrome so it’s been a good reminder to myself that I do know stuff and have insights to share." - Claire, 2024 mentor Pink rectangle with white text reading "It's been really nice to have someone supporting me and my work and taking me seriously in what I want to do." - Laaibah, 2024 Mentee Yellow rectangle with black text reading "Mentoring allows me to give back and share my experiences with those who might not have had the same opportunities. It’s not just about answering questions; it’s about building confidence and showing what’s possible." - Dhruv, 2024 Mentor
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Happy Friday - fancy a trip in a hot air balloon?
Head In The Clouds Written by Jane Walker
Peformed 2/27/23 Romance blossoms in the air in another British import, Head in the Clouds Written by Jane Walker, directed by Jim Wicker Dan – Jim Sorensen Marina – Sara Nower Baz – Mike Nower Sou
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August 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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June 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Final four shows this weekend! #outdoortheatre #familyshow
May 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Great to have this series back on BBC Sounds #BBC #radio
It's a Fair Cop - Series 9 - 1. Bus Stop Assault - BBC Sounds
Alfie Moore returns for another series of comic crime conundrums.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
May 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Outdoor show for families in Home Park, Sydenham:
May 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Taking 'Arnold Ridley' to Monmouth's Savoy Theatre in July!
May 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Thrilled to be part of this show, with performances at St. Bart's Church, next door to Shackleton’s childhood home. #theatre
April 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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As it's World Aquatic Animal Day, you might like to meet Bernard!
Deep Encounter Written by Jane Walker
Play Deep Encounter Written by Jane Walker by The Radio Theatre Project on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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It took five men to steal the £4.8m gold toilet from Blenheim Palace - four to carry it and one to pull the chain.
March 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Brand new family theatre show in Sydenham starts this weekend! At the #Sydenham Centre, #se26
Spontaneous Productions' current family theatre show for all ages is The Princess and the Pea and the Enormous Turnip!
Photos from dress rehearsal by
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March 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island
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March 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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#Gaza: Doctors Without Borders strongly condemns the killing of Bilal and his family in their home by Israeli forces.

Bilal is our ninth colleague to be killed in #Gaza since the beginning of the war.
January 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM