A bright blue programme with white lettering that reads ‘Here We Are’; in the background of the photo is a stage with white floors and walls and two actors are pretending to clean
I have so much to say about ‘Here We Are’ and I still need time to sort out the words … but -spoiler- I AM VERKLEMPT!
They watched me tie my shoes in this same position the other morning and it warmed my cold dead necrotic heart!
A split image: the top image is of the infamous ‘Shining’ twins in their blue dresses. The bottom images are of two Italian Greyhounds standing side by side in a similarly playful manner.
Dreams sometimes do come true.
(now get ready for the FOMO when there are understudies and you realise there's a beloved tradition of a cast bingo game floating about ... suddenly, a random Tuesday night when there's a 2nd cover going on is NECESSARY to get tickets to! Welcome to the cult!)
'Did we do it?
We did it!
Oh, I knew it! I'm a genius!'
... to paraphrase. So so so pleased you both enjoyed the show! Insane to think it's on Broadway with the same cast I was raving about when I first saw it! So lovely to see you both enjoyed your small flash of joy! 💛
'Adolescence' is making me feel dizzy the way the camera sweeps around actors or follows them when they awkwardly walk to keep a certain pace. I get that it's impressive technically to do everything in a single take but the near constant movement of the steadicams and drones is so distracting. 😬😬😬
A reddish brown Italian Greyhound puppy sits in the sun wearing a grey knit sweater
Hahaha yes! I should have clarified!
Dog tax:
Stepped in Monty's poo this morning and honestly it was on brand for the week I've been having 💁♀️
Monty lost his first baby tooth today and I almost cried with relief that he’s reached that milestone - those things are like little razors! 😂😭😂
I've been sofa/bedridden since Monday afternoon after turning the wrong way and somehow managing to pull a muscle in my back so I've used this time to finally watch 'The White Lotus' and truly appreciate the bangers that are the season-specific opening credits.
Into the woods to find there's hope
Of getting through the journey ...
(Did my friends and I book our ITW tickets at @thebridgetheatre.bsky.social for 2026? Yes. Yes we did.)
Dale Cooper enters the town of Twin Peaks.
One day, the sadness will end. 🥧 ☕️🦉 Happy Twin Peaks Day, everyone.
I love seeing all the positive responses to 'Operation Mincemeat' on Broadway - and so pleased to see it's been extended! Such a gem of a show!
A program for Richard II at the Bridge Theatre on a steel table with a glass of white wine to the right
I woke up to Monty pulling my hair so this feels deserved.
Two Italian greyhounds facing a white door. The larger one is a greying fawn colour and standing up - tail alert. No, he hasn’t had a BBL, he has tumours on his bum that just look that way (they have no effect on his quality of life and are under the vet’s observation). The smaller dog is a reddish fawn and is sitting under the larger dog near his back legs. He is bravely looking in the same direction as his older brother, but is hesitant to engage with whoever is beyond the door. A white and blue striped sock sits nearby, forgotten.
This photo of my boys is probably the best photo I have ever taken. I look at it and cry at its perfection because my heart becomes too full of joy.
Ignore the sock.
A reddish-fawn Italian Greyhound puppy sits in a grey pet pram in font of the entrance to Cambridge University Library; he is wearing a light green and blue fleece with a light blue harness over it
Monty’s first visit to @theul.bsky.social 🥰
An archivist with a visible physical disability in 'Slow Horses'?!?
Not going to lie, it made me a little emotional to see that sort of representation.
Started watching 'Slow Horses' today amid the madness that is have a 4mo puppy at home. I'm enjoying it - though I'm not so sure about Monty. I thought he'd take to the spy genre all things considered but he's currently snoring next to me.
Oh - he is certainly living up to the name! 😂
(also, obviously, I adore your writing! ❤️❤️❤️)
(And yes I have always given my dogs three names because I am extra like that)
A fawn and white Italian greyhound puppy looks out from inside a grey carry bag; he is wearing a light blue harness and is looking very confident
Big day for Monty Checky-B! First bus ride, last puppy jabs, & a little bit of socialising! 🥳
Also! His full name explained!
‘Monty’ is from @mincemeatlive.bsky.social
1st middle name ‘Checkland’ is from a series by @www.joditaylorbooks.com
& 2nd middle name is ‘Bertram’ for his older brother 🥰
A fawn and white Italian greyhound sits among colourful toys and stares at the camera
A fawn and white Italian greyhound puppy sitting with colourful toys looking just above the camera
Introducing the newest member of our family: Monty!
Starting the new year off strong with a fun new addition: night terrors!
I've never had them before - and I'm not entirely sure it's 'terror.' I'm just shouting so loudly in my stress dreams (which most of my dreams are tbh) that it's waking me - and my husband - up.
Yay.
Screenshot of my instagram story showing my laptop to the left with Wicked on the screen (with an arrow labelling it), a whisky to the right (arrow also labelling it), and the top of Bertie’s head peaking out of the duvet (with an arrow labelling him). The whisky is Jura, the Bertie is not yet snoring, and we’re just about to go the Emerald City in Wicked.
The perfect NYE doesn’t exi-
I am so jealous but more so thrilled for you both! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I have - especially the OG cast! I’m happy to have been a theatrical influence 😂💛
A grey and tan Italian greyhound poses in front of a Christmas tree wearing a Grinch-themed bandanna
Happy Christmas etc etc ❤️
Fashion.
The bottom 3/4 of a person on the left wearing a long green feels Wicked brand hoodie (or ‘Oodie’) and a grey and tan Italian Greyhound to th right wearing a dark blue puffer coat with a faux fur collar looking regal
Me vs. Bert going for a walk around the block 💁♀️
