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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · 1d

What if Creative Scotland: gave artists a UBI; gave artists a say in which organisations get funding; gave artists and organisations a link to commercial funding options?

Share your thoughts!

#arts #creativescotland #artsfunding #economy #money #universalbasicincome

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · 25d

If I wanted to perform just one concert of some of the songs I’ve written over the years, this song would be in it.

#scottish #ukulele #singersongwriter #songwriter #acoustic

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hello, been busy the last few weeks with personal matters but happy to say l'm going to be getting back to the performance stuff soon. Till then, here's a doodle I did
#doodle #art #artwork #artworks #scottishdoodle #scottishartist

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jul 20

Everybody Knows (You’re Lying About Me)
By Paul Connolly

Being gaslit sucks. You don’t deserve to be gaslit. And don’t be a gaslighter.

#ukulele #singersongwriter #acoustic #scottishsinger #scottish #gaslighting #itgetsbetter

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jul 10

When I have my doubts, my uncertainties, my feelings of questioning if I’ve let opportunities pass me by, I just remember the venues my client The Director has performed at in NYC and vicariously through him feel better. Thank you to all who made those performances happen.

#comedy #blessed

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jul 1

Let love and compassion guide your every action

#ukulele #acoustic #motivation #thoughts

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 25

This Time by Paul Connolly

A little one I worked on a while ago. The melody is a little wonky though I enjoy the vulnerability of this rendition.

#ukulele #singersongwriter #scottishmusic #scottishsinger #scottish #blues #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 23

“It’s Raining In My Stairwell” by Paul Connolly

Cause a home ain’t a commodity, it’s a human right

#ukulele #scottishsinger #singersongwriter #rent #livingrent #blues #folk

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 20

“Bright Lights, Big City” by Jimmy Reed

#ukulele #ukulelecover #acoustic #acousticcovers #blues

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 20

Judge a person not by how
they treat those they look up to, but those they look down upon

#thoughts #contemplation #reflection #lifelessons

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 14

Visit Edinburgh and you might get the chance to live in a historic tenement building with an in built water feature!

#Edinburgh #tenament #rent #leaks #rainyday #visitedinburgh

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 13

Runaway by Del Shannon (Late Night Sleepy Edition)

Some nights you go to bed early when you feel tired. Other nights you start playing 1960s songs on the ukulele and upload them for reasons...

#ukulele #acousticcovers #acousticcover #acoustic #scottishsinger #scottishmusician #scottish #latenights

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 12

Share Your Art by The Director

His anthem, his song, his message to all

#ukulele #scottish #scottishmusic #scottishcomedy #singersongwriter #anthem #shareyourart #viralvideos #influencer #masterpiece

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 11

All Go Together by Big Country
(Butchered by Paul Connolly)

Love this song and didn’t know the exact chords but found a slightly different melody that I quite enjoyed. The original is still the best.

30 years old, still relevant…

#bigcountry #ukulele #environment #climatechange #climatecrisis

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 6

The Director to star in Doctor Who?!

He only has one condition…

#doctorwho #doctorwhofandom #bbc #comedy #parody #satire

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 4

In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Doubt [Work In Progress]

Sometimes you misremember a quote and that leads to something...

#ukulele #singersongwriter #doubt
#MentalHealth

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Director Reveals How To Go Viral!

#parody #satire #comedy #fyp #foryou #contentcreator #contentstrategy #blueskygrowth #bluskytips #howtogoviral #influencer

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 30

Of the over 3000 shows that are staged each fringe. There’s still a lot of terrific and creative shows/people who don’t get the attention they deserve…

Edinburgh Festival Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social · May 29

Over the decades, #edfringe has given an early stage to some groundbreaking shows, before anyone had ever heard of them.

Head to our blog to discover some of the most famous projects to use their time in Edinburgh as a springboard to fame 👇

www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...

A selection of images from famous Edinburgh Fringe shows: Fleabag, Six: The Musical, Baby Reindeer and The Mighty Boosh.

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 30

Give That UBI To All
By Paul Connolly

A little song inspired by the writings of @rbreich.bsky.social and @inequalitymedia.bsky.social @imcivicaction.bsky.social

#ukulele #singersongwriter #political #universalbasicincome

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 23

The Director has cracked the secret to keep users watching his videos and now he shares it with you!

#comedy #satire #retention #advice

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 21

Heartbreaker (from the play “Battery” by Zoë Maunder)

When I was first reading the script, I was struck by how a monologue my character would deliver felt like a blues song. Unusual for me, I adapted the monologue into a song and, with approval, got to perform it in the show.

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 18

Top Tips For Actoring with The Director: Reworking a Classic

Needing inspiration? Delve into work already made to find a new twist…

#comedy #satire #actor #scottishcomedy #charactercomedy

Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 18

The Director responds to rumours of Saturday Night Live in his future…

#snl #nbc #perfectcasting #comedy #satire

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · May 12

In A Country That’s The Richest It’s Ever Been by Paul Connolly

Just a quick little song I wrote

#ukulele #folk #folksong #singersongwriter #protest #peace #love #people

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Paul Connolly — Actor + Improviser @paulconnollyactor.bsky.social · Apr 24

Top Tips For Actoring with The Director: More Facial Expressions!

Unsure what to do with your face in a production? Finding it frozen in the same position throughout? Try these innovative facial expressions today!

#comedy #sketch #masterclass #satire #scottishcomedy #theatre #parody #character

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