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Clare Simpson
@claremsimpson.bsky.social
Reading, writing, theatre (including theatre reviews for @FringeReview)
Finding out there’s life after work.
Trustee @opfs
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (a reread before watching the Netflix film)
The Sculptor’s Daughter, Tove Jansson
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Well, that’s put me in the Christmas spirit. A roof raising performance of Beauty and the Beast. Bravo Porty Panto 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
December 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
He took Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten.
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’m reading Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe, and Flashlight by Susan Choi
October 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
October 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I did find a rather beautiful Hermes silk scarf in a charity shop
October 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
September 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
AGL and the Alchemists - an awesome night. @annieasever.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I agree. Cheers
September 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m reading The Violins of Saint Jacques by Patrick Leigh Fermor because I love his writing and came across this in a charity shop.
It’s very short so I’m sure there will be something else too…
September 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
August 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Mequefreto is a hilarious and enchanting clown show from Brazil. Sadly it’s only on for two more days - catch it if you can. (Suitable for 3+).
#edfringe

www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
August 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
At Meet the Media today #fringereview #edfringe
August 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I remember seeing this on our way to Christchurch
May 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Bleeding heart liberal 😁
April 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It’s so beautiful
March 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
One dimensional clothes that are secured by tabs
March 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I found the photo
February 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
@annieasever.bsky.social Francis Bacon on making the perfect martini
As if you needed any instruction
January 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
My review of Magnetic North’s hauntingly
beautiful We Will Hear The Angels
fringereview.co.uk/review/fring...
January 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Ooh I know that one
January 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
January 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
New Year; new books
January 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I made a special dinner for tonight and then I threw it on the floor.
Deconstructed lasagne
December 31, 2024 at 8:14 PM
When you know you’ve got the right book…
Thank you
December 26, 2024 at 9:21 PM