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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Jun 3

Ermahgerd! It’s Flumps tech week @mercurytheatre.bsky.social! 🥳🤩.

Who’s coming? Preview begin on Friday 6th!

🎟️ www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/flumps/

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · May 5

We can’t wait to get cracking on rehearsals… just one week to go! Eep! 🥳🥳🥳

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · May 5

You may recognise Jadie Rose Hobson from her TV & Film credits including Call the Midwife, The Armstrong & Miller Show, Ashes to Ashes and more! Well, she's thrilled to be playing Felicity in our Mercury Original of Flumps from Fri 6 - Sat 14 Jun.

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Maddy Moore @chunchilla.bsky.social · Apr 16

I am SO EXCITED to be working with Jadie and Robyn on Flumps! They're bloody brilliant! If you're Colchester bound in June please come and see us!

On sale now!
🎟️. www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/flumps/

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Maddy Moore @chunchilla.bsky.social · Apr 16

Feeling very pleased with myself (and lolling to myself way too much in a public place) that I am managing to get an S Club cannabis arrest joke into my next play via a transition sound cue... if you know you know, but hoping at least a couple of people in the audience get the reference 🤣

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Apr 16

Introducing our brilliant cast for FLUMPS! So exciting!

Tickets are on sale now, so please come and see us in Colchester in June!

🎟️. www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/flumps/

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 16

Announcing the full cast and creative team for our next Mercury Original, Flumps: bit.ly/44tsuKh 🍡

Jadie Rose Hobson (The Trial of Josie K, Unicorn Theatre; Call The Midwife, BBC) stars as Felicity and Robyn Holdaway (Layla in Netflix’s Sex Education; AMC’s Moonhaven) stars as Harvey.

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Apr 16

Announcing the full cast and creative team for our next Mercury Original, Flumps: bit.ly/44tsuKh 🍡

Jadie Rose Hobson (The Trial of Josie K, Unicorn Theatre; Call The Midwife, BBC) stars as Felicity and Robyn Holdaway (Layla in Netflix’s Sex Education; AMC’s Moonhaven) stars as Harvey.

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Maddy Moore @chunchilla.bsky.social · Mar 15

Last two chances to catch us @swkplay.bsky.social ... audiences have been loving this show, so do come and see what it's all about before it closes!

The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 14

We're going into our final weekend of Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social!

Last shows and availability ...

Tonight, 7:30pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 3pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 7:30pm: Selling Fast

Book before they're gone here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 14

We're going into our final weekend of Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social!

Last shows and availability ...

Tonight, 7:30pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 3pm: Selling Fast
Tomorrow, 7:30pm: Selling Fast

Book before they're gone here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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Steph Darcey @stephdarcey.bsky.social · Mar 12

Saw this brilliant show tonight with @sueharrison123.bsky.social at @swkplay.bsky.social
So much food for thought! Congratulations to Anna Morris, @chunchilla.bsky.social and @thethelmas.bsky.social 🙌🏻 #Sonofabitch

The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 12

ICYMI, the fantastic 4* and 5* reviews are *still* flying in for Son of a Bitch!

We're into our final 5 shows @swkplay.bsky.social - safe to say audiences have been loving this run, so if you haven't been down yet, now's the time!

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 12

ICYMI, the fantastic 4* and 5* reviews are *still* flying in for Son of a Bitch!

We're into our final 5 shows @swkplay.bsky.social - safe to say audiences have been loving this run, so if you haven't been down yet, now's the time!

Tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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Ian Barclay @barcles2.bsky.social · Mar 11

Just saw the terrific #SonOfABitchPlay from Anna Morris and @thethelmas.bsky.social at @swkplay.bsky.social. Extremely funny with moments of deeply affecting pathos. Hardly surprising that it's a Fringe First winner. Don't miss this comedy gem.

📸 Steve Gregson

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 11

"Lately I've been thinking about choices. Have I made the wrong ones?"

As we head into our final week @swkplay.bsky.social, Marnie thinks about the lives not lived ...

Son of a Bitch must end this weekend - don't miss out: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 10

We have not one, but TWO BSL interpreted shows for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social this week.

Tues 11 Mar (tomorrow), 3pm matinee
Thur 13 Mar, 7:30pm evening show

Both shows are also relaxed performances.

Book here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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totoroshow.bsky.social @totoroshow.bsky.social · Mar 8

Tonight, we are so excited to welcome audiences to the first preview of #MyNeighbourTotoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre! 🏠🌱

If you are joining us, remember not to take photos or videos of Totoro and his friends. Step into their world and #DiscoverItForYourself. ☺️

#FindYourSpirit

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women’s Day!

2 show day today including a BABES IN ARMS MATINEE! 🥳👶🍼

@swkplay.bsky.social

The many faces of Marnie against a blue background. Toddler tantrum Marnie, Saintly Marnie, Bitchy Marnie, Tired Marnie, Disgusted Marnie.

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Maddy Moore @chunchilla.bsky.social · Mar 7

Parents!

It’s tomorrow! What are you waiting for? 😆

🎟️ southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 7

In honour of International Women’s day, we have our second Babes In Arms performance of Son Of A Bitch tomorrow!

See you @swkplay.bsky.social , Sat 8th March, 3pm.

#sonofabitchplay #babesinarms #theatre #londontheatre #motherhood #parenthood #iwd2025

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 6

We had a great chat about Access and making work as neurodiverse creatives last night.

The panel was after our first BSL performance of #SonOfABitchPlay, brilliantly interpreted by Donna Ruane OF Theatre Sign BSL

Next #BSL interpreted performances are Tues 11th, 3pm & Thurs 13th, 7.30pm @swkplay

Four woman stand smiling on the set of Son Of A Bitch at Southwark Playhouse.

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 5

Feeling maternal?

Thrilled with all of these incredible stars for Son of a Bitch @swkplay.bsky.social. We're halfway through shows, and the run must end next weekend, so don't miss out!

Last tickets available here: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 5

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 5

This! 🫶🏻

Jules Haworth she/her @juleshaworth.bsky.social · Mar 5

Congrats to everyone hustling in UK theatre right now, whether your hard work is recognised by nominations or not. Making work in this landscape is complicated and brutal. Persevering and still giving your all to art deserves its own award. Thank you for your resilience ❤️

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 4

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from A Youngish Perspective!

‘The ultimate mum monologue’

@swkplay.bsky.social until 15th March

ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2025/03/02/r...

REVIEW: Son of a Bitch

Marnie, like all women, has felt the pressure to have kids. And now she’s had one, she regrets it, or does she? Son of a bitch follows the descent of a woman into chaos of the motherhood she never really wanted.

ayoungishperspective.co.uk

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 4

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘a must-see triumph’

Thank you
@pubtheatres1.bsky.social !

🎟️ www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-son-o...

Anna Morris as ‘Marnie’ looks out holding her phone.

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The Thelmas @thethelmas.bsky.social · Mar 4

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from @loureviewsblog.bsky.social !

‘Try and see this. It was a hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, and deserves to find a London audience. It’s funny, frank, and fearless.’

Thank you!

🎟️ loureviews.blog/2025/03/04/t...

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Exeunt Magazine @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social · Mar 4

“Domestic spaces are the perfect subject for stage design - because each and every home is a stage set…”

The second in Rosemary Waugh's series of career retrospectives looks at the work of Anna Fleischle, the homes she creates on stage - and how all homes tell stories about who we really are

Design in focus: an appreciation of Anna Fleischle

The second in Rosemary Waugh's ongoing series of career retrospectives

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