Former independent arts consultant, working internationally, especially new technology and audience development, now retired, lives in Wales
Llantwit Major, Wales
Joined May 2009
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I am not posting on X/Twitter any more. In all conscience, it is too toxic, unpleasant, inaccurate now. Many of my following/followers have disappeared - cut off by algorithm changes? - and instead unwanted nasty posts. I will check-in periodically. Bluesky now.
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Greedy privatised water companies treat our rivers and seas like an open sewer.
And they've ripped off the public with higher bills while handing nearly £90 BILLION to shareholders since privatisation.
In Parliament, I called for water to be brought back into public ownership.
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This is what entitlement looks like! 🤬
There are nesting waterbirds on this pond on Hampstead Heath... there are also big 'No Swimming' signs, all being totally ignored! 🤬
Pure selfishness... 😒🤬🤬
(Shared from Instagr*m with permission from 'swansofhampsteadheath')
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BREAKING:
Rachel Reeves announces a temporary cut in VAT for 'summer attractions' from 20% to 5% over the holidays
This applies to ticket prices for adults and children
It includes fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums
It also includes children's tickets for cinemas, concerts, soft play and the theatre
It will cut the cost of children's meals in restaurants and cafes from 20% to 5%
The savings will apply from 25th June through to the 1st September
Reeves brands it the Great British Summer Savings Scheme
Roger Tomlinson retweeted
Proposals to reform Gift Aid and other “funding mechanisms” suggested by Baroness Margaret Hodge require careful implementation to work for communities across the country, Creative UK and UK Theatre have suggested. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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It is so difficult to understand why Trump launched his Iran operation - an op so clearly damaging to US national interests, the global economy, Ukraine and the US’ closest allies in Europe and the Gulf.
Then there is this….
Oh dear @tfwrail 10:53 from Cardiff Central 5 car Mk4 with buffet car & chef & 1st Class turns up without as 3 car 197. Have complained before about bad ride of these, but worst ever, violent jerking left right up & down. Gear changes cause huge jerks. Conductor says “normal”
Good news for the arts in Bristol from the City Council: thestage.co.uk/news/bristol-…
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Here he was as our launch guest, prepared to accept challenge on his record and his goals ⬇️
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic | Music | The Guardian share.google/SZsL54HC1bCkRhc… – at Maesycwmmer, Wales
Roger Tomlinson retweeted
Your regular reminder that London is much safer than almost all peer cities around the world.
As local businesses tell me all the time: those politicians with an agenda to talk down London are anti-business and ignoring the facts.
Roger Tomlinson retweeted
Thrilled to win both Journalist of the Year and Interviewer of the Year at the Press Gazette British Journalism Awards tonight and @Channel4News scooped News Provider of the Year for the second year running. I read out messages I received from Andy Morse and PJ Smyth, two victims of serial abuser John Smyth. Andy tried to take his own life, fearing Smyth’s threat of a particularly savage beating to mark his 21st birthday. After seeing Smyth held to account for what he did he told me that now “life is wonderful”. PJ, his father’s original victim, spoke of his enormous relief that he was able to “shed shame” by talking publicly about the dark secret his dad and the Church concealed for so long. I dedicate these awards to the victims of abuse who have bravely trusted me to tell their stories. And it was great to haul my brilliant but self-effacing producer Claire Sinka up on stage after all our work together over so many years. ❤️
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We live in an unequal world. And it’s getting worse. 1 in 1,000 people own three times more than 500 of those 1,000 people. It’s not a matter of being unfair - it’s an economic system unfit for the world. The economic rules of the world are man made - they are not like laws of Physics. We wrote them (well not many of us had a hand in that) - we can and must re write them.
theguardian.com/inequality/2…
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A BBC investigation has found theatres are relying on these festive productions for a big chunk of their earnings - with one reporting last year's panto brought in 45% of its annual income.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5m…
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Roger Tomlinson retweeted
Israel, stop blocking aid to Gaza now.
12 have been killed or gone missing, 13 homes collapsed & over 27k tents for displaced families were swept away amid the ongoing storm.
The UN & other international organisations must be allowed to provide aid.
We need emergency shelter for all those affected now.
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Congratulations to Frankie Bradshaw who has been nominated for Best Set Design at this year’s #WOSAwards
Frankie is Set and Costume Designer for our new musical, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, coming in 2026 🙌
The #WOSAwards nominees for Preevue Best Set Design are...
▪️ Frankie Bradshaw for Ballet Shoes
▪️ Lizzie Clachan for The Lady from the Sea
▪️ Tom Pye for Paddington The Musical
▪️ Paul Tate dePoo III for The Great Gatsby
▪️ Michael Taylor for My Fair Lady
▪️ David Zinn for Stereophonic
Vote for your favourite: awards.whatsonstage.com/
ALT Graphic announces the WOSAwards nominees for Best Set Design. They are: ▪️ Frankie Bradshaw for Ballet Shoes ▪️ Lizzie Clachan for The Lady from the Sea ▪️ Tom Pye for Paddington The Musical ▪️ Paul Tate dePoo III for The Great Gatsby ▪️ Michael Taylor for My Fair Lady ▪️ David Zinn for Stereophonic We encourage you to vote for your favourites!
