Toby Hadoke
@tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Actor, Comedian, Writer, Voice Guy, Professional Anorak.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
Arcana is my armour. And my amour.
Sad to learn yesterday that Susan Vale, an unassuming, daft, extremely likeable comedian, equally at home doing a surprise end-of-set tap dance or a killer pun, died yesterday. I’d not seen her for a while but she played @xsmalarkey.com regularly back in the day. She was a very nice, kind woman.
January 22, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Sad to learn yesterday that Susan Vale, an unassuming, daft, extremely likeable comedian, equally at home doing a surprise end-of-set tap dance or a killer pun, died yesterday. I’d not seen her for a while but she played @xsmalarkey.com regularly back in the day. She was a very nice, kind woman.
Sad news: Gregory de Polnay, Dixon of Dock Green regular and the incomparable D84 in Doctor Who’s Robots of Death has died aged 82. He was a lovely man and an excellent actor and renowned drama teacher.
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Sad news: Gregory de Polnay, Dixon of Dock Green regular and the incomparable D84 in Doctor Who’s Robots of Death has died aged 82. He was a lovely man and an excellent actor and renowned drama teacher.
Please listen to Absent Friends on BBC Radio 4 Extra today. Part One is 4.45pm (repeated at 0045) and Part Two is the same time tomorrow. It’s my acknowledgment of various folk from UK sci-fi, horror and fantasy who died this year. 4 Extra doesn’t do many home made productions, so do tune in!
December 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Please listen to Absent Friends on BBC Radio 4 Extra today. Part One is 4.45pm (repeated at 0045) and Part Two is the same time tomorrow. It’s my acknowledgment of various folk from UK sci-fi, horror and fantasy who died this year. 4 Extra doesn’t do many home made productions, so do tune in!
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day Ten
December 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Toby Hadoke’s Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Day Ten
We gone ridiculously over budget at tonight’s @xsmalarkey.com just to end the year’s normal gigs on a high. (Quiz next week, then a break until New Year’s Eve).
So don’t miss out on our THREE Headliners:
So don’t miss out on our THREE Headliners:
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We gone ridiculously over budget at tonight’s @xsmalarkey.com just to end the year’s normal gigs on a high. (Quiz next week, then a break until New Year’s Eve).
So don’t miss out on our THREE Headliners:
So don’t miss out on our THREE Headliners:
7 Years Sober today.
Self Indulgent Video Disguised As Inspiration Alert!!!
(I wrote a blog two years ago about my fifth year of sobriety that some people said had been helpful. It’s on my website and easy to find if you want to see or share it).
Self Indulgent Video Disguised As Inspiration Alert!!!
(I wrote a blog two years ago about my fifth year of sobriety that some people said had been helpful. It’s on my website and easy to find if you want to see or share it).
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
7 Years Sober today.
Self Indulgent Video Disguised As Inspiration Alert!!!
(I wrote a blog two years ago about my fifth year of sobriety that some people said had been helpful. It’s on my website and easy to find if you want to see or share it).
Self Indulgent Video Disguised As Inspiration Alert!!!
(I wrote a blog two years ago about my fifth year of sobriety that some people said had been helpful. It’s on my website and easy to find if you want to see or share it).
Happy Birthday XS Malarkey.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Happy Birthday XS Malarkey.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
28 years of Tuesday night comedy. Last night’s line-up (@jainedwards.bsky.social @nottomburgess.bsky.social Josh Glanc & Chloe Petts) was a testament to the night’s ability to allow all sorts of brilliant comedians to thrive!
Thanks to our gang, our venue & our audience.
These guys x ❤️❤️❤️
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
These guys x ❤️❤️❤️
If your faith in humanity is being tested right now: my MacBook and satchel (and entire contents) were waiting for me safe and sound at Waterloo Lost Property.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
September 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If your faith in humanity is being tested right now: my MacBook and satchel (and entire contents) were waiting for me safe and sound at Waterloo Lost Property.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
I genuinely thought them lost forever.
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
September 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
Beautiful show at Testing Testing at 53Two tonight : Gary Delaney, Charlotte Cropper, Sean Moran, Hayley Ellis and Hannah Platt: all trying out new material for a bargain price.
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
August 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Beautiful show at Testing Testing at 53Two tonight : Gary Delaney, Charlotte Cropper, Sean Moran, Hayley Ellis and Hannah Platt: all trying out new material for a bargain price.
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Last Sunday of every month : remember to join us coz it’s a cracker!
Christopher H Bidmead : a warm, engaging and hugely intelligent man who enjoyed putting the cat among the pigeons on interviews. In real life though, he was approachable and kind: and made the nicest coffee I’ve ever had. Here is is at home in Dec 2013 when he kindly asked me round.
RIP Chris x
RIP Chris x
August 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Christopher H Bidmead : a warm, engaging and hugely intelligent man who enjoyed putting the cat among the pigeons on interviews. In real life though, he was approachable and kind: and made the nicest coffee I’ve ever had. Here is is at home in Dec 2013 when he kindly asked me round.
RIP Chris x
RIP Chris x
Tonight at @xsmalarkey.com : do pop in:
August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Tonight at @xsmalarkey.com : do pop in:
Aw! How lovely to be nestled next to Robin. Here’s the human equivalent just last month :)
August 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Aw! How lovely to be nestled next to Robin. Here’s the human equivalent just last month :)
I’m in a play! Cock - by Mike Bartlett - is on at Hope Mill Theatre next week and the Cockpit Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse so do please come and see it if you can!!
May 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m in a play! Cock - by Mike Bartlett - is on at Hope Mill Theatre next week and the Cockpit Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse so do please come and see it if you can!!
May 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
They’ve got a copy: have you? Quatermass book launch yesterday. I’m so touched she thrilled by it all…
May 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
They’ve got a copy: have you? Quatermass book launch yesterday. I’m so touched she thrilled by it all…
Before and after today’s #greatmanchesterrun : not the best time in the world but I didn’t really prepare and it was hot and I’m 51 and not a sportsman - so I’ll take just crossing the finish line.
May 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Before and after today’s #greatmanchesterrun : not the best time in the world but I didn’t really prepare and it was hot and I’m 51 and not a sportsman - so I’ll take just crossing the finish line.
A day I’m not sure I ever thought would happen #quatermass #nigelkneale
May 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A day I’m not sure I ever thought would happen #quatermass #nigelkneale
BFI Quatermass book launch. May 19th! On sale for members today and non members on Thursday. Be quick! Strictly limited!
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BFI Quatermass book launch. May 19th! On sale for members today and non members on Thursday. Be quick! Strictly limited!