The Witch & The Whistleblower is complete, and it's made me realise how much I enjoy movement direction - as much as stage direction.
Please consider me for both!

Curious to know how artists are connecting with each other post-twitter - in person or online? And where?

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And just like that, my Jesus Christ Superstar obsession is back with a vengeance

I really really love history (I literally have a degree in the subject) so with all the odyssey, percy jackson and hercules buzz right now in the arts, I'm having a marvellous time

Today I am grateful for people who stick to the schedule

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Eternal thanks to the people who make playlists on streaming platforms
"POV: you're in camp half blood" has been my primary motivation for the last 3 weeks

I have since discovered the #booktok and #booktube people are calling this genre "magical realism" so I am once again asking for your recommendations 📚 #booksky

Currently obsessed with fantasy, especially low fantasy, and how to put it on stage.

What are your favourite fantasy books, films, shows, plays etc?

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It's coming back!!!
(I'm choosing to believe I manifested this)

Just popping in to remind everyone that Billy Elliot is a god tier musical

I really love sitcoms from the 2010s

Currently watching 2 Broke Girlsfor the first time, and Superstore for the hundredth

Amazing, thank you!

Where can we stream it?

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Saw Mamma Mia on stage for the first time this week and

1. Very impressed with how faithfully they stuck to it when they made the film

2. Key themes shone even brighter on stage

If any drama schools want to stage it soon, let me know because I'd love to take it on

2026 CAREER GOALS

I'm more excited about Shakespeare than ever, so I'd really love to jump into his work in some way this year.

I would also love to work in a drama school, as a director or facilitator.

Expand my coaching

Aw thanks pal! And yes, that is one of the most deeply cool things to have happened this year x

Cannot stress enough how much of this did not happen. It's okay, lots of other cool things did happen, but like, don't stress if you didn't hit any career goals this year.

I did do some contemporary opera work, thanks to my DYCP 🤩

Always An Artist - Week 50 | Vivi Bayliss

Last blog post of the year:

www.vivibayliss.com/items/always...

Unexpected but pleasing side effect of panto this year is my fresh appreciation for Wonderwall and Stay Another Day

As we approach the New Year, are there any must-see shows for 2026?

Making An Impact | Vivi Bayliss

Impact is one of those industry buzzwords, but it can be pretty simple:

www.vivibayliss.com/items/making...

Balvinder and Julian on Strictly this week tugging at my heartstrings

Periodic reminder that Blood Brothers is a masterpiece of 20th century English theatre

Always An Artist - Week 47 | Vivi Bayliss

I wrote a Poem Every day in November (PEN)

www.vivibayliss.com/items/always...

A great read - and also one of my favourite Christmas stories!

If this application is successful, it will be so amazing

It's amazing how just one day back in my local theatre made me feel so grounded amidst the festive chaos

Always An Artist - Week 46 | Vivi Bayliss

How To Be A Romantic is complete:

www.vivibayliss.com/items/always...

It’s fascinating to see how much less thoughtful my posts are in the chaos of tech week 😂

Tech makes my feet hurt and my back ache