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Steph Martin

@stephmartin.bsky.social

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Writer and mum x 2 https://bio.site/StephMartinwriter Next up: “Passion Fruit” co written with Dior Clarke at the Barbican Spring ‘25

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Nov 13

I’m a writer for stage and screen. Recently “Juniper and Jules”, “Thirsty” Have recently made a comedy drama pilot and short film with my long time co-writer Dior Clarke. Our play “Passion Fruit” is transferring to Barbican next Spring..

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10d

The Green Party of England and Wales says it now has more members than the Lib Dems: 83,500 to 83,174 with "hundreds more joining daily".

Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 9d

This Turning Point UK bollocks has got nothing to do with the culture of this country. It's an entirely American confection. But you can bet your bottom dollar (ha!) that they all consider themselves to be super patriotic. Aside from that: sex and Soho? Maybe 30 years ago. Feckin' eejits

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · 8d

You’re about 400 years too late.

Daniel @deargodwhatnow.bsky.social · 9d

Have to say, this is quite weird

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · 13d

Off to The Other Palace to see new work “Valhalla” today. Written by Kitty McDonald.

The Other Palace, London @theotherpalace.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣MUSICAL BITES LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AUTUMN 2025!
Musical Bites, the lunchtime series of new musical readings, presents 4 early development British musicals in 45-minute workshops.
All tix £5: theotherpalace.co.uk/musical-bites/.
Presented with @mercurymusicals.bsky.social

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 20d

The right (and centre, obvs) is shitting itself over Mamdani because they've found an election they can't fix against the left. They tried everything, he's still winning. So the last desperate thing they're doing is using Sadiq Khan as a cautionary tale coz: both Muslim.

Lol. London's great though.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 20d

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.

Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐

Graphic with the headline “London is the greatest city in the world” set against a bright view of the River Thames with the Shard, Tower Bridge and the city skyline.

The text celebrates what makes London special: regularly voted the number one city in the world, incredible diversity with over 300 languages spoken, world-class transport, world leader in finance tech and life sciences, best museums and galleries many free to visit, world-leading nightlife, food sport and music for every taste, host to the world’s best sporting events, home to seven Premier League clubs, globally-ranked universities, a city where you can be yourself and love who you love, and a place for everyone.

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Mark @munchkin68.bsky.social · 21d

The real horror about this is the fact the US Government are blaming women for Autism

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 21d

Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?

He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.

So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Sep 10

www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/schools-netw...

Schools Network

The Smartphone Free Childhood Schools Network is a supportive community for teachers and school leaders working together to create change.

www.smartphonefreechildhood.org

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 5

On the same day in the Telegraph:

The Telegraph

Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement

Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty

Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence

[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]

Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent

29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph

Money > Property > Second homes

How to avoid tax on your second home

From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net

[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]

Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer

29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · Sep 2

A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Sep 3

Love to see it!

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Sep 3

Polka Theatre has announced its first fully subsidised schools tour, meaning students across London, Surrey and Essex will see the show completely free of charge 👇

Polka Theatre set to launch first fully funded schools tour

Garek Trust will fully fund Polka Theatre's schools tour of Sisters 360, letting students across London, Surrey and Essex see the show completely free of charge

www.thestage.co.uk

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hate to see it

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Sep 3

Spotlight managing director Matt Hood has described Equity’s unsuccessful legal challenge as an "enormous waste of both organisations’ time and resources" and as a "publicity stunt" 👇

Spotlight boss: Equity's legal bid was a money-wasting publicity stunt

Spotlight managing director Matt Hood has described Equity's unsuccessful legal challenge against it as "enormous waste of both organisations’ time and resources" and as a "publicity stunt".

www.thestage.co.uk

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Theatre Deli @theatredeli.bsky.social · Aug 28

Free space. Open access. Room to grow. 🌱

We've teamed up with @newdiorama.bsky.social to launch The Allotment, offering free R&D and rehearsal space in Central London to independent artists by lottery.

Applications for the 1st season are now open now! www.theatredeli.co.uk/theatre-deli...

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Offended by flags ha ha ha"

The problem isn't the flags. People put flags up when the St George's Day fete happens in my town. They go up when there's a Euros or World Cup on. You'll see them when it's a big V.E Day, Remembrance Day etc. Nobody gives a shit.

This is a bit different I reckon.

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great to visit @marlowetheatre.bsky.social for the first time and see some Bechdel-test-approved new writing. Compelling mixture of frothy wit 1930’s larky sisterhood with gut punch of political extremism and violence. And those complicit who look the other way.

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Sep 1

We loved “Oaklore” at Kew Gardens last week. Immersive, promenade, interactive and all about the trees 🍃

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Sep 1

Taking theatre outside is key to bringing audiences in, says Lyn Gardner.

Read more in The Stage 👇

Lyn Gardner on the impact of taking theatre outside

When art erupts on the streets and you start dismantling some of the barriers to entry, others fall away too, says Lyn Gardner

www.thestage.co.uk

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 28

Be still my beating heart ☔️

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 28

NDT providing artists with what we all need in fair and accessible way.

“Democratising access” 👏

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Kieran Hurley @kieranhurley.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hardly the most important issue or most significant factor, but something I think Sally Rooney (and in different ways Kneecap) shows us is how in Britain, successful Irish artists can be patronisingly adopted as a product of our own cultural sphere, until they're not.

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BBC under pressure to pull Sally Rooney dramas over vow to fund Palestine Action

Former anti-extremism tsar Lord Walney warns the corporation and book publisher Faber & Faber that they may have to 'break ties' with the Irish author

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 19

I also love working as an access support person for ACE applications and projects. Currently on hold as grantium offline. Can’t get enough of being your PA and general creative, practical, organisational support for both bids and/ or the project itself.

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 19

You can also follow me on instagram @steph_martin_ for the occasional thirst trap as I work out who on earth I am as I approach 40 and process 5 years worth of Matrescence. Plus work updates and cultural things I like.

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am on semi maternity leave at the moment as I raise two tinies and one anxiously attached miniature dachshund BUT doing bits as much as I can because I simply cannot help myself. DM’s are open

Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 19

New website work in progress

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Steph Martin @stephmartin.bsky.social · Aug 18

Take me back to this era of style

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 18

Terence Stamp: a life in pictures

The actor Terence Stamp, one of the key faces of the 1960s and later the star of The Limey, Superman and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has died at the age of 87. We look back at his life and career