Reader, he did not pay his own air fare

Prepare to fall in love with 'The Two Roberts'! Artists, lovers, outsiders. My new novel from Canongate (has left) fictionalises the wild lives of Colquhoun & MacBryde, who met on their first day at The Glasgow School of Art in 1933. AND I'm curating a show @CharlestonTrust tinyurl.com/4es3m5yb

Well here’s something to carry your head and your heart into 2025! Damian Barr writing Scotland’s queer working class art history; and restoring attention, dignity (and I understand a heap of sexiness) to a pair of gay icons whose story we’ve lost. No better man for the job ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Listening while knee-deep in invoices (appropriately enough…) but was the Visual Effects tax relief literally the only specific reference to the UK’s cultural sector (and its massive economic power) in #Budget2024 ? 🤔

For some reason, I have been thinking about this moment a lot today. It's from John McCain in 2008 at a town hall. The woman begins to espouse conspiracy theories about Barack Obama's nationality. He immediately shuts it down. "No ma'am. He's a decent family man."

#LeBronJames not only talks to #BlackMen...but to all people of colour. #KingJames... #HarrisWalz2024 #KamalaHarris

An incredibly special, important event. Kudos to Raw Material for seizing this moment and calling our attention so immediately and intimately to what’s at stake over the next 24 hours. In these times especially, our theatres must be places of political enquiry.

The time has come: @subadasdirects.bsky.social

Gisèle Pelicot is on the stand today and asked about her decision to continue using the surname "Pelicot". Gisèle explains that when the trial began her children were "ashamed" of the name. She adds: "I have grandchildren who are called that. "Today, I want them to be proud of

Did you manage to catch one of these three new National Theatre of Scotland productions in 2024? #JuneAndCharlene, The #FifthStep & #MaggieAndMe are all eligible for nominations across categories at this year's WhatsOnStage Awards 🏆🎭 You have till noon on November 21st to have your say! 👇

WhatsOnStage cora bissett Charlene Boyd Grid Iron Theatre Co Suba Das SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW whatsonstage.com/news/nominatio… And help us spread the word! 📸 Sally Jubb & Mihaela Bodlovic

Time is running out to help young people discover their confidence through theatre. Donate today to empower more students to find their voice and transform through the magic of performance. 🎄 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569… #BigGiveChristmasChallenge2024 #ChristmasChallenge

Every donation will be matched pound for pound, helping more young people build the confidence to speak up and discover their true potential through theatre. Let's empower the next generation to find their voice! 🫶🏿 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569… #ChristmasChallenge

Rewatching Drag Race UK S1 today in memory of our Viv 👑♥️ She really did DESTROY the competition like no other 🔥👏 This Thread is dedicated to her incredible run on the show

Thank you so much for all your love and support . We are doing little crowd fund for funeral costs If you can please donate or share crowdfunder.co.uk/p/funeral-for-…

The Theatres Trust is seeking a Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy! The candidate will be an experienced and creative individual who will head up the new ‘Partnerships and Philanthropy’ portfolio of Theatres Trust 👇#Ad jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/28831/h…

On St. George's Day, and Shakespeare's birthday, I give you just a few of the many quotes from Shakespeare that are now part of everyday English. #StGeorgesDay #Shakespeare

I know of no better woman. My heart swells with #Geordie pride. Good on ya JADE

There’s a VERY good reason asylum seekers get circus tickets and Amazon parcels. But the Mail on Sunday was never going to tell you that. Here’s the crucial detail they left out: 🧵