Feels egotistical to repost something with a tagline that’s being lovely about me but I think The 7 Priorities Programme is doing really inspiring work so please take it in that spirit…

Two excellent topics… and a lovely bit of post to start the week. Thanks Samuel West 💙💛 #cricketandtheatre (because that’s definitely a thing)

The words ‘World Book Day’ strike genuine terror into my heart. #workingmum

Has your community group got an exciting event, activity or performance you'd like to share with audiences in our Holloway Garden Theatre this summer? Applications for our Open Stage programme are now open and we'd love to hear from you: rsc.org.uk/open-stage

I’ve taken 2.5 days off this Easter holidays and feel spectacularly guilty in both directions: Bad Mum for not taking more time off; Bad Co-Artistic Director for taking so much time off. The one thing I can definitely claim I’m doing spectacularly well is guilt. #workingmum

Awards ceremonies can, of course, be very jolly but I can’t help wishing they could take place not on a Sunday and not at bedtime stories time, particularly when Bilbo & his companions have just left Beorn & are heading for Mirkwood. #workingmum

Our next author highlight for the Stratford Literary Festival is for Tamara Harvey and Alice Farnham!! In two weeks time, Tamara and Alice will be talking about smashing the glass ceiling in their respective fields. Pick up a copy of Alice’s book from our festival display 🎵

Come produce with us… ⁦The RSC⁩ careers.rsc.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/e…

We’re looking for a producer. Two in fact. Of the executive kind. Come and join us… careers.rsc.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/e…

A chance for everyone who hasn’t experienced this magical show yet to come and be transported…

Two hours of sleep (approximately) because late finish at work & poorly small boy through the night. Three cups of tea, two cups of coffee & two diet cokes aren’t cutting it. I may need to go on a hunt for chocolate-covered espresso beans before press night tonight. #workingmum

Small girl 2 days ago (absolute certainty): No Mum, we DEFINITELY do not need a costume. Small girl this morning (absolute panic): Mum, I DEFINITELY need a costume TODAY. I realise that this has nothing to do with being a #workingmum but it DEFINITELY feels like it does.

I never know whether it’s better to call/FaceTime when I’m away or not. Calling is hard. Not calling is hard. Decided tonight to call… Small boy on the phone: I think it should be Against The Law to go away without your family. #workingmum

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Just been to a rehearsal room run through of Kyoto. It’s going to be extraordinary. It’s going to be one of those shows that you will say “I was there when it began. I saw it at the start.” I gently suggest you book your ticket now.

1st day of rehearsals. Need to be confident, ideally inspirational. Small boy wakes me at just the right early hour to ensure no more sleep. But at least I’m getting a confidence-boosting snuggle. Small boy: Mummy, are your boobs nearer your neck or your tummy? #workingmum

BIG job opp. The visionary team Theatr Clwyd are launching a nat’l studio for theatre makers in Wales and recruiting someone to run it. theatrclwyd.com/jobs/director-… Please RT. Please ask for more info if you’d like it. And even if you don’t meet all the criteria, please apply.

Making my RSC debut tonight with Pericles. Bit ‘whelmed. Could not wish for a more glorious company to be making it with. Plus the kids said it’s definitely going to be great so that’s ok then. #workingmum

Thank you for the beautiful flowers Chicago Shakespeare We can’t wait to bring the show to you. #Pericles The RSC

Every day, across the country, millions of tiny miracles are happening as working parents manage to get themselves out of the house and into work, via yet another “it’s going to be fun” form of summer holidays childcare. Tiny exhausting miracles. #workingmum