Great conversation with @astrominx.bsky.social at Beinecke yesterday, about Janelle Monae, atrofuturism, and dreaming beyond despair.
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Great conversation with @astrominx.bsky.social at Beinecke yesterday, about Janelle Monae, atrofuturism, and dreaming beyond despair.
clip of image from digital school programme. At top; wednesday 20, with pictures of the writers and book cover for owning it under neath. Text: own your story with Polly Atkin, James Catchpole, Mathila FeyiαΉ£ayα» Ibini and Elle McNicoll, 11.30 - 12.15, Venue NW, p5-7, Β£4 per pupil. Growing up disabled can be an isolating experience. As much as you might be surrounded by loving, well-meaning friends and family, chances are no one close to you is going through something similar. But you're not alone. Today, hear from a selection of brilliant authors who've shared their experiences of childhood disability in Owning It, a powerful anthology exploring the highs, lows, and in-betweens of navigating social life, school, sports, and friendships while growing up disabled. In-person.
Then on 20th August as part of the Schools Programme with some of team #OwningIt, including 1 of our wonderful editors James Catchpole, and legends of page and screen
@ellemcnicoll.bsky.social and @astrominx.bsky.social - can't believe we get to meet in-person and then have to talk to other people!
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@swkplay.bsky.social: Representations of Motherhood in the Media on 1st March, post matinee, hosted by comedian and mum @rachelparris.bsky.social.
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I know exactly what you mean. I went to Brighton twice this year and Margate for the first time. Something so healing and rejuvenating being by the sea. π₯Ήπ
10 NIGHTS is back!!
Phizzical Productions kicks off 2025 with the play opening at Riverside Studios in London and then it will tour to Derby Theatre, The Lowry, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Lawrence Batley Theatre!
Book tickets here: bit.ly/3B06wCk
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I feel like I lost my digital voice in the other space (π¦) and online generally to be honest. But maybe here is where I can rediscover it. Hey! Hey! ππΎ to my mutuals, I'm glad we found each other. And look forward to getting to know new mutuals and your wonderful art, passions and interests. π
I write for theatre, film, TV, audio & most recently children's books (or anyone who'll pay me). I'm also a wheelchair user & passionate about telling loud, wild, epic stories with & about the communities I am blessed to be a part of. If you want to find out more about my work, links are in my bio.
Woah! It's only been a week since I joined. Thanks for all the follows. Probs a good time to introduce myself.
I'm Matilda, a bionic writer of Nigerian heritage based in the UK. I have been scribbling and daydreaming for over a decade now.
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We are a group of autonomous writers, artists, educators and translators coming together to offer online courses and workshops to raise money for people in Gaza π₯π₯π₯