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Jacky Collins @jackycnoir64.bsky.social · 6d

***#NN2025 ticket update***

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who bought weekend passes to the festival 🖤

Today we were able to release a few more. So if you haven't got yours yet, don't worry, more tickets available here:
www.tiny.cc/nnoir2025

We look forward to sharing #newcastlenoir with you 🕵‍♀️💀🪦📓✨️

Newcastle Noir 2025

Newcastle Noir International Crime Writing Festival at Newcastle City Library

www.tiny.cc

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Gill @gill99.bsky.social · 17d

I see that The Tyneside Cinema went for the full immersive experience at yesterday's screening of Dead Of Winter. The auditorium was chillier than the frozen wastes on screen!!

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · 26d

💐 Sending leg breaks and best wishes to the cast, crew and creative team of HOME, I'M DARLING ahead of the opening performance this evening!

🎟 Book now!
You can grab your tickets online (link in bio), or on the door in person from 6.30pm

📷 Paul Hood

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Sep 26

Look at the writers confirmed for #baytales26 🤩

Sat 28 Feb, get tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/

@markedwardsauthor.bsky.social @leodora.bsky.social @sarahgovett.bsky.social @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
@transworldbooks.bsky.social

Headshots of Leodora Darlington, Mark Edwards and Sarah Govett.

Headshots of Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Morris, Kate Bradley & Ruth Ware.

Headshots of Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & Frances Crawford.

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Gill @gill99.bsky.social · Sep 18

That's one hell of a front cover.

Gill @gill99.bsky.social · Sep 17

Just read Bodybreaker. It's a belter. Enjoy!

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Sep 11

NOW PLAYING

A fractured family, and a son adrift.

THE SON by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton
📅 until Saturday
🎟 Tickets available
Book online at peoplestheatre.co.uk, or on the door in person from 6.30pm

📷 Paul Hood

youtu.be/Jm8mZA1_2KY

The Son

YouTube video by People's Theatre

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can you believe there's only 100 days to go until our #Panto starts?!

We hope you can join us for all the fun in the 'wicked' and wonderful land of Oz 🌈👠🌟❤

📅 13th - 21st December
⌚ afternoon & evenings perfs
🌟 incl a Relaxed Perf on Tues 16th
🎟 #LinkInBio

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

🔍 A closer look at what we've got coming up in our intimate and versatile Studio Theatre this Season!

ℹ peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 13

Tim Curry's memoir "Vagabond" is out in October.

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bertsbooks.co.uk/product/vaga...

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔍 A closer look at what we've got coming up on the Main Stage this Season!

ℹ www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on

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Katherine Mendelsohn @katherinemend.bsky.social · Aug 17

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

Channel 5 revives BBC’s Play for Today to ‘help shape future of British drama’

Series aims to follow original in tackling ‘thornier issues’, and to support talent from lower-income backgrounds

www.theguardian.com

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · Aug 17

*sharpens pencil*

Katherine Mendelsohn @katherinemend.bsky.social · Aug 17

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

Channel 5 revives BBC’s Play for Today to ‘help shape future of British drama’

Series aims to follow original in tackling ‘thornier issues’, and to support talent from lower-income backgrounds

www.theguardian.com

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The Bee @beelitmag.bsky.social · Jul 14

We’ve Just opened our first open submissions window for working-class writers.

We’re looking for stories that capture something about being working class in Britain in 2025. Can be fiction or non-fiction, & 500-3000 words long.

Please pitch us.

Details here:
thebeemagazine.com/open-call-fo...

Open Call for Submissions

Send us your ideas for stories you’d like to write for the Bee.

thebeemagazine.com

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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · Jul 9

spotlight on @peoplestheatre.bsky.social new season and Newcastle Fringe traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-people...

The People's Theatre new season

Plus some Newcastle Fringe highlights

traceysinclair.substack.com

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Gill @gill99.bsky.social · Jul 9

A great variety of shows as ever.

People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Jul 9

📣 Our Autumn/Winter 2025-26 line-up is here 🎉

Our biggest Season ever is full-to-bursting with absorbing dramas, hilarious comedies, exciting new writing … and a Christmas Panto thrown in for good measure!

🎟 Tickets are on sale now
🔗 www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on

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Tyne Derwent Way @tynederwentway.bsky.social · Jul 1

Be like this heron this Saturday and step onto Dunston Staiths!
July open day, 10am to 2pm, Saturday 5 July.
Entry £3 or free if you live in an NE8 or NE11 postcode. Please bring an official letter or bill with you as proof of address.
www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/2746...
#TyneDerwentWay

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Jun 13

Reviews for this week's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, playing until Saturday 14th!

🌸 ★★★★★ "wholesome and heartbreaking" - @reviewnortharts

🌸 "a cast that would bear comparison with any professional company" - Theatre Baby

🌸 "The stage is set to perfection" - Break A Leg

🎟 Link in bio

📷 Jess Williams

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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · Jun 11

Review of the warm, witty production of Steel Magnolias @peoplestheatre.bsky.social

prodigalgeordie.blog/2025/06/11/s...

Steel Magnolias at The People’s Theatre

The North East is blessed with a raft of great theatres, but, perhaps unusually, we also have a couple of genuinely lovely amateur spaces. I had my first trip to The Little Theatre in Gateshead ear…

prodigalgeordie.blog

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Jun 10

"Laughter through tears is my favourite emotion"

👀 A first-look at STEEL MAGNOLIAS on our stage!

Leg breaks and good wishes to everyone involved ahead of tonight's first performance ❤

🎟 Tickets available.
Book online #LinkInBio, or on the door from 6.30pm

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's #HiVis2025 which is Reading Sight's annual campaign to highlight the importance of accessible library services for people living with visual impairment. Calibre Audio have launched their INCLUSIVE VOICES short story competition! More details below 👇
www.calibreaudio.org.uk/news/inclusi...

Collage of images with the words inclusive voices over the top. The text at the bottom says short story competition celebrating audio braille and community

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M. W. Craven @mwcraven.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thrilled to announce that I’m shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025! The voting is now open for the winner until Thursday 10 July, for more details visit bit.ly/TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsAwards #TheakstonsCrime

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People's Theatre @peoplestheatre.bsky.social · Jun 3

🌺 With one week to go, it's time to meet the ladies of Truvy’s beauty parlour!
💗 Every one of them will steal your heart

✂ STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling
📅 Tue 10 - Sat 14 June
🎟 www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ste...

📷 Mark Burden
🎞 Alison Carr

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Mari Hannah @mariwriter.bsky.social · Jun 2

Poured my heart and soul into my latest book #HerSistersKiller. Voted one of The Times best books of 2025 when it came out. You can buy the #ebook for 99 pence if you’re interested. If you’ve already read and enjoyed, would love a retweet. Thank you. @orionbooks.bsky.social #kindlebooks

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