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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · 16d

Glasgow pals, do not miss this @playpiepint.bsky.social gem this week! Based on a fascinating true story, brought to you by a cracking team!

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The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical – A Play Pie And A Pint

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · 19d

Good people of #Dundee, do check out the world premiere of this beautiful play in your fair city this weekend!

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 26d

Applications are open for @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social Play Development Bursary which offers financial and practical support to create the first draft of a new play buff.ly/7VwdFHe (deadline - 15 Sep 2025)

Playwrights' Studio Scotland: Play Development Bursary - YTAS

Financial support, space, case study sessions, development, and community to help early career or professional playwrights create their next play.

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · 26d

Calling local #Edinburgh and #Midlothian content creators! Be part of a lovely community event for #DoorsOpenDay this year. Details of the event below, DM me here or email [email protected] for more info. Pls share 💕

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · 27d

I wasn't planning on drinking tonight but this deserves a celebration

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Brazil Supreme Court panel forms majority to convict Bolsonaro

A five-member panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court forms majority to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

Edinburgh's Capital Theatres are looking for Student Ambassadors to help them spread the word about to other students during 2025-26 buff.ly/H75yXr2 (deadline - 12 Sep 2025)

Edinburgh Student Ambassadors - YTAS

Calling Edinburgh students! No matter what you’re studying, if you’re passionate about theatre they want you to help spread the word about Capital Theatres to

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Aug 2

#edfringe PSA: OX184 serves food until 2am

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Aug 2

Took a punt on Pat Rascal: Space Gravy at Underbelly last night and had a fab time! Solid premise, energetic performances, very entertaining! It was a good start to my #edfringe viewing! 😊

Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Aug 1

There's something comforting about the foosty smell of an old school Cowgate club...
#edfringe

Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Aug 1

Flora MacDonald and Zombies opens TODAY at #edfringe! Mon down to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social at 3.45pm!

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 28

And yet more venue pals

#edfringe

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · Jul 9

“You are excited? Yes, so am I”

Check out our LIFE trailer for #edfringe 2025! Thank you so much to the team at Helios Media for capturing the show so beautifully while we were on tour 🫶🎞️

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
📆 15-19 Aug
🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 28

More venue pals

#edfringe

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kolbrunbjort.bsky.social @kolbrunbjort.bsky.social · Jul 20

Poster reveal! Timonopoly is coming to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social 2-12 August

Come Fortune! Let’s play a game. It’s only money... Inspired by Timon of Athens, Timonopoly is a unique experience, a game, a show, an event. Let’s see how easily any of us can fall through the cracks... whoops! .

Poster for Timonopoly with the title at the top - Emily Carding, Caucasian, blonde with short hair wearing a ruff and white top holds up two dice for eyes. Fortune cards falling.

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 28

Fringe madness is about to hit us. I'll be re-posting some friends' shows that you should all check out, starting with some of our venue pals

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Mike Daviot @mikedaviot.bsky.social · Jul 28

3 DAYS TO GO ...

Preview Performance, 31/7/25.

Tickets here: edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 23

Who's all doing #horror plays at #edfringe? Link me to your show!

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 11

@debsca.bsky.social

A final biscuit for the final Flora show in Buxton.

Matcha and white chocolate cookie. I thought it looked a bit zombie-like.

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 10

@debsca.bsky.social

In honour of getting our first review, today's biscuit is a star, just like you!

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 10

"Flora MacDonald and Zombies is every bit as irreverent and fun as you might expect. Cannon is a versatile and talented performer and it is a joy to see her flex her comedy muscles and let rip in such an enjoyable romp"

Great first ever review for Flora! 🤩

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Reviews 2025

www.buxtonfringe.org.uk

Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jul 9

@debsca.bsky.social is opening Flora MacDonald & Zombies at @buxtonfringe.bsky.social as we speak, so this can only mean one thing...
biscuit challenge of the day!

Have a stroopwaffel with a thematically appropriate graveyard in the background.

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jun 29

Last call for our Afro-Caribbean dance workshop in Edinburgh next Sunday!

Have fun, learn something new, support local artists - it's payday weekend, now is the time to book 😉

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afro-carib...

Afro-Caribbean dance workshop

Afro-Caribbean dance workshop led by Yamil Cuedo Ferrera —connect with rhythm, resistance and storytelling through movement.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jun 18

I always listen to @debsca.bsky.social's voice on my daily commute into work (for those who don't know, she's the voice of Lothian Buses), but doing it in a different format today. Give this a listen for a glimpse of our #GreenKnight 💚

Debbie Cannon @debsca.bsky.social · Jun 16

I had a fab chat with the brilliant @KleioPethainou for #TheCourtJesterPodcast last week, reading a bit of Green Knight and talking about developing a script from a medieval source. The episode is up and you can listen to it here open.spotify.com/episode/6bkq... 1/2

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Kleio Pethainou @kpethainou.bsky.social · Jun 16

In this month’s Patreon, I chat with actor, writer and medievalist @debsca.bsky.social , whose one-woman show "Green Knight" has been casting its spell on audiences for nearly a decade.
#Storytelling, subtext and subversion, all in one very green conversation.

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#medievalsky

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LordWoolamaloo @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social · Jun 17

Wee shout out to @debsca.bsky.social , who performed the fabulous delight that is Flora MacDonald & Zombies at @cymerafestival.co.uk & will have a run at the #Fringe www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

Highly recommended!

#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #theatre #EdinburghFringe

Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Captioning, Relaxed Performance

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jun 14

Would you like to support local artists and have loads of fun?

Come move, sweat, and connect with powerful rhythms at our #AfroCaribbean dance workshop in #Edinburgh in July!

Early bird ticket sales finish tomorrow, grab yours quickly!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afro-carib...

Afro-Caribbean dance workshop

Afro-Caribbean dance workshop led by Yamil Cuedo Ferrera —connect with rhythm, resistance and storytelling through movement.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Debbie Cannon @debsca.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thank you so much to our wonderful audiences for Flora Macdonald and Zombies at @cymerafestival.co.uk this weekend, and to the fab Cymera team. You were amazing! Next stop @buxtonfringe.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social for @edfringe!
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Flora Macdonald And Zombies - Horror on the Fringe · Programme · Underground Venues at the Buxton Fringe

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · Jun 10

"Placeholder" is heading to Milano Off! A powerful story of resistance rooted in Saint-Domingue on the brink of a revolution.

We’re raising funds to get there. Grateful if you can help our small team bring this award-winning show to new audiences (pls share):

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-ta...

Help us take 'Placeholder' to Milan

Help us take 'Placeholder' to Milan and share this powerful Haitian-Creole story of resistance, memory, and finding your voice!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk