Equity raised concerns directly with We Transfer and we have received assurances that their new terms do NOT include using content creators' and owners' work for training AI models.
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@thecharlatans.bsky.social the new song “We are Love” is fabulous! ❤️
The theme for our debut anthology is folklore. We'll be inviting short story submissions from writers living in the North of England. Submissions will open 1st July to 30th September.
Two weeks today, we open for submissions for our first anthology!
If you're a Northern writer who fancies getting folkloric, we want to read your words! And for the rest of you lovely readers and writers, we're super grateful for any help you can give sharing this opportunity 🙏
On a dark blue background, a still from Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid of Chaplin and The Kid peering around a wall pursued by a police officer. Above them is a yellow neon night ‘Slapstick Festival (Logo) Silent Comedy Gala’ and adjacent is the heads of Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton. To the right, on the wall, are the details of the Silent Comedy Gala event at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026.
🥁 Announcing the Silent Comedy Gala for 2026!
Join us on Fri 6th Feb at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for an evening of timeless comedy and live music - the sparkling centrepiece of Slapstick Festival (Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb).
Book now via the link in bio to receive an Early Bird discount!
Little trip to Greece (Leeds Playhouse) to see a performance of Shirley Valentine. Beautiful performance from Mina Anwar. Cooks a mean chips n egg too.
We saw @hildabaker.bsky.social in Shirley Valentine on Saturday in Leeds. What a modern classic SV is and how Mina brought the character to life - so funny yet so touching. Hats off to actors who can give such heartfelt solo performances night after night, and twice a day on weekends!
Thankyou so much ☺️
Aw Thankyou Lee. Such a wonderful review! What a fab audience you were.
The British Stunt Register give @paulwfleming.bsky.social their backing.
I love it!
Aw Thankyou! How lovely. It’s my favourite gig every year and a joy to perform with writing this brilliant from @govindajeggy.bsky.social and #DonaldMcLeary #fagsmagsandbags
Thankyou so much Peter. @willyrussell.bsky.social iconic play is a joy to perform.
Truly timeless writing is a gift to generations , “Shirley Valentine” is a pressie and a half. Mina Anwar @HildaBaker.bsky.social is incredible the humanity,humour, raw emotion feeds the soul. Thank you all and the genius Willy Russell . If you get chance, go !! (Blackpool,Leeds soon)
The core Slapstick Festival team and volunteers with actor Mina Anwar having a well-earned post-festival drink
A month after celebrating our 20th anniversary, we are still awed by all of your support in making it happen!
The team (pictured w/ guest @hildabaker.bsky.social) have been resting this month but are already planning future events.
We can’t announce anything yet but stay tuned 📺👀 #slapstickfest25
After a 30 performance sell out hit run of the show at Bolton Octagon I’m in Lancaster now at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social until the 22nd March ! I’d love to see you there. Support your theatre ❤️ #ShirleyValentine @willyrussell.bsky.social
Just saw the absolute legend Mina Anwar (yes, Gita from The Sarah Jane Adventures!) SMASH IT at The Octagon Theatre, Bolton in the one woman show Shirley Valentine. Palm of her hand stuff from the moment she walked on stage. That was truly special. @hildabaker.bsky.social
Thankyou so much ☺️
Mina Anwar storms to a five-star repeat of her role as Shirley Valentine in Lotte Wakeham's production of Willy Russell's classic at Bolton
#Boltonoctagon #WillyRussell #MinaAnwar
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Shirley Valentine @grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social 1st-5th April 2025!
BOOK HERE:
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What a fabulous night @slapstickfest.bsky.social My dear friend #BenElton receiving @aardmananimations.bsky.social Comedy Legend Award! Loved hanging out with Harry! ❤️
Ben Elton (wearing a grey blazer and black shirt) holding the Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend award
The Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend award outside of the glass case, a morph dressed like Ben Elton doing stand-up (with microphone and microphone stand, wearing a grey suit and red tie) on a black plinth and plaque with "The Slapstick Awards - Comedy Legend Ben Elton 2025" engraved.
Congratulations to #BenElton on winning the #Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend Award!
Thank you to Aardman for over 20 years.
It was brilliant having Ben with #AdamHills yesterday at Bristol Old Vic - please tag us in any photos you've taken!
#SlapstickFest25 #morph #slapstickcomedy #bristololdvic
🎙️ Today is World Radio Day, but audio drama is under serious threat! 🎙️
Please sign and share our petition to save audio drama at the BBC.
Let’s reach 10,000 ✍️👇
www.change.org/p/save-audio...
Finale of #Badsisters2 - what a great series ! Bravo all 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Happy #Pantoday ❤️ ✨🪄
@wickedmovie.bsky.social was simply stunning! A cinematic beauty. ❤️
Nothing but Blue Skies….. ❤️
