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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 8d

Amidst the madness of this sad and dangerous world we're living in, today is my Dad's 91st birthday. I miss him every day, but today seems particularly hard. His mantra was 'Keep Smiling' - I'm trying Dad, I really am. Love you xx

JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 24d

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Love this! In a world where everything and everywhere is s**t right now, we need this. This is why the arts should not be cut.

ShantyMinister @shantyminister.bsky.social · Aug 28

Well isn’t this lovely.

Opera star sings Habanera (from Carmen) in the airport (?)

What a terrific voice.
#opera

I don’t care if they’re staged, we need more profl free public #music and #art.

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Jul 23

Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship

The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Jul 22

OK, it's official. Thanks to the immense generosity of 72 donors and many others offline, I've now passed £2600 in fundraising for Wessex MS Therapy Centre. The fund closes on Thursday. Can't thank everyone enough #MS #nevergiveup #skydive #15000ft #done

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank goodness we still have you @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and the illustrator, kOrkyPaul.

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 17

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our longest serving Patrons, Sir Ian Blair, Lord Blair of Boughton. A constant and encouraging supporter of all our work in schools and our shows. We send our condolences to Lady Blair who remains a stalwart supporter and Patron.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 2

Imagine a five y/o boy alone on a stage reciting Shakespeare - magical. Don't imagine, click below and you can hear it. #Tempest #Reception #Dream #teamwork
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social
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How you chase your dream (in 1 easy lesson) - Finding the Will

Have a listen - I dare you not smile! Be like Mario and keep chasing your dream..

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 26

This week we are working at the wonderful Barkston & Syston CofE Primary School, Lincs. The whole school is performing #TheTempest tomorrow. I won't lie, the 4 & 5 year olds in Reception are set to steal the show.....
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2Tone4Real @2tone4real.bsky.social · Jun 22

Da-da-da-daaaaa

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 11

This month we've worked with 300 children and there's another 200 waiting for us. Do they enjoy Shakespeare? You bet!
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @headteacherchat.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social
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Do children really enjoy Shakespeare? A question often asked.

"Do children really enjoy Shakespeare?" A question answered by 300 children so far this month with a resounding "Yes"! Read on to find out more.

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · May 26

#TwelfthNight with 90 actors aged 8&9 - what could possibly go wrong?
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · May 26

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My week, last week - take another bow Y4 at Montpelier Primary, Ealing #TwelfthNight #Feste #strive #Shakespeareforall
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"We'll strive to please you" (Feste). Did 90 Y4 actors succeed?

At the end of the day, rehearsing a production of TWELFTH NIGHT in 3.5 days is a big ask. Asking 90 eight and nine year olds to do it is an even bigger ask.

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 29

Now brace yourselves - I did a little thing yesterday. You might want to grab a cuppa, coz it turns out that it goes on for over 5 minutes (sorry about that)! If you run out of time, just skip to the end.
#MSAwarenessWeek hashtag#MSConversations
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#MSAwarenessWeek 2025 - the gift that keeps on giving (my story so far).

YouTube video by Jules Hobbs

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 26

It’s MS Awareness week (28 April- 4 May). The theme this year is #MSConversations and I’m happy to talk about it,so please….👇

Poster for #MSConversations. Blue background, white speech bubble saying If you want to start a conversation about my MS,ask me…

JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare - and thank you for paying the rent/mortgage for the last 30 odd years. @findingthewill.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @andyserkis.bsky.social
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About Us - Finding the Will

FINDING THE WILL was founded in 2007 by Jules Hobbs and Richard Curnow. Jules and Richard met in 1990 at the English Speaking Theatre of Hamburg. After

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 21

We feel your pain, and stand with you. #nevergivein

JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 16

One of those lovely 'by accident' discoveries. Granted, it won't give @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social a run for his money, but I was only 8 when I wrote it. It's a bit Spike Milligan don't you think? Only look back to see how far you've come (still only 5' though, 54 years later) #poetry #childhood

A handwritten poem in pencil on white paper. Some crossings out in the middle and no punctuation! Very early joined up writing.

JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 13

Trust and fly! That's what I'll be doing in 14 weeks from today. If you want to join the 24 donors already flying with me click below (every nervous flinch will be captured on film) #MS #skydive for Wessex MS Therapy Centre 🙏
Doing what I can while I can

Help Wessex MS Therapy Centre raising money.

Jules Hobbs - Leap Into The Unknown | Localgiving

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 10

I mean this is simply wrong isn't it?
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Demand compensation for wrongfully convicted man, 5 years in prison before being acquitted

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 9

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop employers covering up abuse

Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Mar 28

Pretty chuffed with all this. A joy to work with 770 young people this month introducing them to Shakespeare & relating it to the world today - "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" - still so achingly true. @findingthewill.bsky.social @headteacherchat.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 28

Not only a new blog, but also a new website. Please have a look and tell me what you think! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @jmtctheatre.bsky.social @proenglishtheatre.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social
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600 Manchester children love Shakespeare - Finding the Will

600 children in Manchester have fallen in love with Shakespeare. And another 170 in Peterborough have also got the bug. What's going on?

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Mar 10

March is #MSAwarenessMonth. The gift that keeps on giving. It can't be cured, often can't be ignored, so we adapt and overcome. Here's to MSers and our partners, friends and supporters everywhere ❤❤❤

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Ekō @eko.org · Feb 28

Trump just orchestrated one of the most shameful moments in US history.

We need *all leaders* outside the US to stand up to Trump.

For that we need to show they have our backing. Add your name and share this link widely, it has never been more critical to have our voices heard:

WorldVsTrump.com

World leaders: stand up to Trump, starting *now*

Donald Trump is a bully. And like any bully…we need to stand up to him. If we don’t, our international world order is in danger. He’s already threatened to annex Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Can

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Mar 1

No stopping me when I get going. It seems so little but hat else ca. we do but register discontent?
Support Ukraine, not Trump. Join the World Vs Trump letter: action.eko.org/a/world-lead...

World leaders: stand up to Trump

Trump and Vance just orchestrated one of the most shameful moments in US history, live on TV.They tried to intimidate the man fighting to save his country from Russian annihilation, tried to humiliate

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Mar 1

And another one - it's all we can do right now it seems.
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

Sign the Petition

Keep Trump out of Parliament

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Mar 1

Think that may be a bit harsh Carol, there are lots of Americans who are feeling embarrassed enough already. Though, like you, I hope the MAGA Americans are hanging their heads in shame. I felt embarrassed to be British after the Brexit debacle but this bullying spectacle is off the chart isn’t it?

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