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Presenting the shortlist for the Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 @womensplayprize.bsky.social.
20 outstanding plays, selected from 1275 submissions.
Massive congratulations to the shortlisted writers 👏
20 outstanding plays, selected from 1275 submissions.
Massive congratulations to the shortlisted writers 👏
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Presenting the shortlist for the Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 @womensplayprize.bsky.social.
20 outstanding plays, selected from 1275 submissions.
Massive congratulations to the shortlisted writers 👏
20 outstanding plays, selected from 1275 submissions.
Massive congratulations to the shortlisted writers 👏
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Morning. Don’t know if this counts as promotion or just me
Mouthing off? Possibly both. Anyway Ordinary Decent Criminal is on your for three more weeks.
Mouthing off? Possibly both. Anyway Ordinary Decent Criminal is on your for three more weeks.
a brief history of resistance, with @markthomasinfo.bsky.social 🔥
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Morning. Don’t know if this counts as promotion or just me
Mouthing off? Possibly both. Anyway Ordinary Decent Criminal is on your for three more weeks.
Mouthing off? Possibly both. Anyway Ordinary Decent Criminal is on your for three more weeks.
a brief history of resistance, with @markthomasinfo.bsky.social 🔥
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
a brief history of resistance, with @markthomasinfo.bsky.social 🔥
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I mean you should see this show, it is purring like a Le Mans racer at the moment.
Dispatches from the road. Only four stops left on the tour. Catch @markthomasinfo.bsky.social - our Ordinary Decent Criminal - in the next few weeks in Nottingham, Lancaster, Manchester and York.
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I mean you should see this show, it is purring like a Le Mans racer at the moment.
Dispatches from the road. Only four stops left on the tour. Catch @markthomasinfo.bsky.social - our Ordinary Decent Criminal - in the next few weeks in Nottingham, Lancaster, Manchester and York.
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Dispatches from the road. Only four stops left on the tour. Catch @markthomasinfo.bsky.social - our Ordinary Decent Criminal - in the next few weeks in Nottingham, Lancaster, Manchester and York.
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
Book: painesplough.com/productions/...
writers, your spoooky costume has arrived
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
writers, your spoooky costume has arrived
three certainties in life: death, taxes and first drafts that look like this
October 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
three certainties in life: death, taxes and first drafts that look like this
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Absolutely amazed and grateful to have made the Longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025! 🎉🥰
Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Absolutely amazed and grateful to have made the Longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025! 🎉🥰
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Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
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🥰We are thrilled that the fantastic Jane Upton has been longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting for BELONGINGS. ✨
Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🥰We are thrilled that the fantastic Jane Upton has been longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Playwriting for BELONGINGS. ✨
Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Announcing the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2025 💜
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
Congratulations to the longlist, and thank you to EVERY writer who shared their play. Finishing & submitting a play is an act of tenacity & courage: we're proud of you and honoured to read your work.
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
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On prison, on getting out, on getting clean, and fighting the good fight. This is Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, in Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On prison, on getting out, on getting clean, and fighting the good fight. This is Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, in Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
On prison, on getting out, on getting clean, and fighting the good fight. This is Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, in Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On prison, on getting out, on getting clean, and fighting the good fight. This is Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, in Ordinary Decent Criminal.
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
Written by Ed Edwards. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Out on tour from 7 Oct.
painesplough.com/productions/...
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a playlist for revolution, with your mate and mine @markthomasinfo.bsky.social. How about yours?
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
a playlist for revolution, with your mate and mine @markthomasinfo.bsky.social. How about yours?
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
a playlist for revolution, with your mate and mine @markthomasinfo.bsky.social. How about yours?
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
a playlist for revolution, with your mate and mine @markthomasinfo.bsky.social. How about yours?
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
Ordinary Decent Criminal is back on the road from 7th October, and all venues are now on sale (and selling out pretty sharpishhhh).
painesplough.com/productions/...
announcing: two homecomings for our happy family.
Consumed by Karis Kelly is coming to the the Lyric Belfast and Park Theatre in London in Spring 2026.
Link: painesplough.com/productions/...
Consumed by Karis Kelly is coming to the the Lyric Belfast and Park Theatre in London in Spring 2026.
Link: painesplough.com/productions/...
September 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
announcing: two homecomings for our happy family.
Consumed by Karis Kelly is coming to the the Lyric Belfast and Park Theatre in London in Spring 2026.
Link: painesplough.com/productions/...
Consumed by Karis Kelly is coming to the the Lyric Belfast and Park Theatre in London in Spring 2026.
Link: painesplough.com/productions/...
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I had a brilliant idea last night I told myself not to forget.
I forgot.
I forgot.
September 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I had a brilliant idea last night I told myself not to forget.
I forgot.
I forgot.
the writer’s life
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
the writer’s life
A collective act of solidarity.
Join us, @tamasha1989.bsky.social, @gatetheatre.bsky.social & @newearththeatre.bsky.social for the Gaza Monologues at our London office on 18th.
All proceeds to Ashtar Theatre’s campaign support the writers.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gaza-m...
Join us, @tamasha1989.bsky.social, @gatetheatre.bsky.social & @newearththeatre.bsky.social for the Gaza Monologues at our London office on 18th.
All proceeds to Ashtar Theatre’s campaign support the writers.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gaza-m...
September 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A collective act of solidarity.
Join us, @tamasha1989.bsky.social, @gatetheatre.bsky.social & @newearththeatre.bsky.social for the Gaza Monologues at our London office on 18th.
All proceeds to Ashtar Theatre’s campaign support the writers.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gaza-m...
Join us, @tamasha1989.bsky.social, @gatetheatre.bsky.social & @newearththeatre.bsky.social for the Gaza Monologues at our London office on 18th.
All proceeds to Ashtar Theatre’s campaign support the writers.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gaza-m...
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This play is an absolute triumph!
I was lucky enough to have it come across my desk as a reader a few years ago and I've just seen it at @traversetheatre.bsky.social today. I could not recommend it more when I read it and after today, I will shout from the rooftops that everyone should see this!!!
I was lucky enough to have it come across my desk as a reader a few years ago and I've just seen it at @traversetheatre.bsky.social today. I could not recommend it more when I read it and after today, I will shout from the rooftops that everyone should see this!!!
August 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This play is an absolute triumph!
I was lucky enough to have it come across my desk as a reader a few years ago and I've just seen it at @traversetheatre.bsky.social today. I could not recommend it more when I read it and after today, I will shout from the rooftops that everyone should see this!!!
I was lucky enough to have it come across my desk as a reader a few years ago and I've just seen it at @traversetheatre.bsky.social today. I could not recommend it more when I read it and after today, I will shout from the rooftops that everyone should see this!!!
August 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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📣 REVIEW | CONSUMED at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
🎭 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 “a sophisticated and ambitious piece of writing”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/08/consumed/
📷 Pamela Raith
👉 @traversetheatre.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @painesplough.bsky.social
#️⃣ #review #thespyinthestalls #Edinburgh
🎭 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 “a sophisticated and ambitious piece of writing”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/08/consumed/
📷 Pamela Raith
👉 @traversetheatre.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @painesplough.bsky.social
#️⃣ #review #thespyinthestalls #Edinburgh
August 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📣 REVIEW | CONSUMED at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
🎭 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 “a sophisticated and ambitious piece of writing”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/08/consumed/
📷 Pamela Raith
👉 @traversetheatre.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @painesplough.bsky.social
#️⃣ #review #thespyinthestalls #Edinburgh
🎭 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 “a sophisticated and ambitious piece of writing”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/08/consumed/
📷 Pamela Raith
👉 @traversetheatre.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @painesplough.bsky.social
#️⃣ #review #thespyinthestalls #Edinburgh
The first glance of Ordinary Decent Criminal on stage, performed by Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Premiering at @summerhallarts.bsky.social at @edfringe.bsky.social this week, running until 25 August, then on tour to fifteen venues from October to December.
Captured by Pamela Raith
Premiering at @summerhallarts.bsky.social at @edfringe.bsky.social this week, running until 25 August, then on tour to fifteen venues from October to December.
Captured by Pamela Raith
July 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The first glance of Ordinary Decent Criminal on stage, performed by Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social
Premiering at @summerhallarts.bsky.social at @edfringe.bsky.social this week, running until 25 August, then on tour to fifteen venues from October to December.
Captured by Pamela Raith
Premiering at @summerhallarts.bsky.social at @edfringe.bsky.social this week, running until 25 August, then on tour to fifteen venues from October to December.
Captured by Pamela Raith
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Here we go. Start our preview run at Live Theatre tonight. Amazing team to work with! Salut!
First preview at @livetheatre.bsky.social Newcastle for Ordinary Decent Criminal today.
Please send good vibes in a northeasterly direction @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, director @charlottebennett.bsky.social, writer Ed Edwards, and the team who have brought the show to where it is today.
Please send good vibes in a northeasterly direction @markthomasinfo.bsky.social, director @charlottebennett.bsky.social, writer Ed Edwards, and the team who have brought the show to where it is today.
July 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Here we go. Start our preview run at Live Theatre tonight. Amazing team to work with! Salut!