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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

8 months

It's been fun, but the final episodes of #SilentWitness series 27 are out this this week. Toby Frow directs, returning after S26 Southbay; an awesome guest cast; lots of dead bodies. It promises to be a cracking finale. Thanks to those watching!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

2023 New Year's Resolution: - improve my crime solving skills Very excited (and a little overawed) to be a part of the return of #SilentWitness in this brand new series. Watch on #iPlayer from today. Or wait until 9pm this evening for TV the old fashioned way on BBC1 🕵️🕵️

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

9 months

#SilentWitness S27 starts tonight About the gruesome crimes to follow, there's nothing trivial. So you’ll likely be dissecting the details over tomorrow morning's cereal Enjoy playing detectives in lab coats folks! I know I do w. @aki_oooo @rhiannon1may @EmiliaFox @MrDavidCaves

BBC Studios

@bbcstudios

9 months

#SilentWitness series 27 premieres tonight on @BBCOne . From BBC Studios and starring #EmiliaFox , @MrDavidCaves , @A_L_astrMichael , @Aki_oooo and @Rhiannon1may , has a notorious serial killer resurfaced after 20 years? 9pm Mon 8 January | #MadeByBBCStudios

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

Yesterday, I had to cancel a meeting with @ECAagency because I was feeling poorly. In response, the legendary @EstalaChark went into her freezer, dug out this chicken soup & had it couriered west to east across London. The entire @ECAagency team are truly something special! X

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

On the lookout for theatre projects to support as a producer, ideally Manchester-based and socially engaged. I'm resourceful, good with funding applications + relationship management with community partners. Hit me up.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

Excited to finally share my new headshot. I think they really captured my vulnerable side here. I'll be waiting by the phone. #actorslife #reception

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

YAY. We made a thing and the thing has been reviewed and the review was good, so that's nice.

The Political History of Smack and Crack review – an unsparing portrait of addiction

A desperate love story is set against a broader picture of government hostility in Ed Edwards’ gritty two-hander

www.theguardian.com

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

4 years

I've been working on developing this new musical play from @thesecondshelf .. 1st involvement in musicals since playing a paper boy in Bugsy Malone aged 12 .. In June it'll be performed (script in hand) w. music at @hopemilltheatr1 & you can book NOW! Note: I won't be on stage

Hope Mill Theatre

@hopemilltheatre

4 years

❗️ON SALE - A Permanant State of Emergency 7th-9th June | LIVE @ HMT | 19:00 A political-cabaret cum European-saga about being the young & infantilised on a continent that feels like it’s in a permanent state of emergency. For more & to book:

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

I love this green guy. And I feel so lucky to be in a play with him. 27th Feb - 1st March | #Zucchini produced by @TheatreUnlocked at @53two ! Check out the event page for less mystery:

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

For all the work she does and still does and will do. Super proud @CaraLooij1 was recognised and then WON AN AWARD at the Mcr Culture Awards last night! Who do we need to thank for the food?

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

It's on! I'm co-producing this explosive new play from @MostWantedShows with @Offstage_UK + @W14Productions - it's going to be at @edfringe and presented at @MustardTreeMCR later this year. I'm very excited #SMACK #CRACK #MCR

Paines Plough

@painesplough

6 years

The Political History of Smack and Crack by Ed Edwards takes to Manchester in the 80s and the fall out for communities crushed by Thatcherism and the heroin epidemic.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

I'm developing a new community visual art collection w. @cara_babs & @SheppeyLaurie , it'll include artwork remembering the 1981 riots from @MustardTreeMCR , @Sifafireside , @CatchingLives , @TheMancMensRoom , @BDProads & @crisis_ne And we need a little help!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

Hey, I've been doing a fun thing with @PBlackHawkins and we are performing it on Sunday as part of #colabfest . It'll be a scratch and it will be captioned. We'd appreciate any feedback so come along if you're free.

Ransack Theatre

@RansackTheatre

6 years

Come to the @rxtheatre on Sunday 22nd July, pay what you decide, and watch a scratch of a new thing written by @PBlackHawkins . Warning: may contain a comet, some heroics and reference to The Simpsons. What else could you want? Event link below. - …

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

Humbled by the generosity our audiences in Edinburgh. They donated £803.95 for @MustardTreeMCR and we're still collecting whilst we're in London before coming back up North.

The Political History of Smack and Crack

@SmackAndCrack

6 years

A whopping £803.95 was donated by our amazing @edfringe audience for @MustardTreeMCR Thank you so much for your generosity

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

#Reunion !!! So happy to be working these fine combs again on their next production #NotMineYours

Fine Comb Theatre

@FineCombUK

5 years

We're so excited to be working with the fab @Ali_D_Michael again, this time as our #ProductionAssistant for #NotYoursMine at @OldhamColiseum . He's also a producer, actor, and all round good egg. Welcome to the team, Ali!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

491 days later and we'll finally be opening this show in London. I'm exhausted but excited.

Ransack Theatre

@RansackTheatre

3 years

5 DAYS TO GO until we unleash hell on London Catching Comets opens at @ThePleasance in Islington on Tuesday 14 September. Only 491 days after we were supposed to do so last year! If you haven't got a ticket yet, you best lasso one quick. Tix link here:

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

2 days to help out on this crowdfunding campaign for a new all female gig-theatre show based on real life testimony about eating disorders - why they're all about food and nothing to do with food! @Ordinary_Glory @amyhailwood @jennkay27 @pierreflasse

Joy Unspeakable - 2024 production - Supporters

Ordinary Glory is fundraising for a full-scale production and tour of Joy Unspeakable to take place in Salford, Bolton, M'cr + Wigan in 2024

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

1 year

Here we go. Dropping the first 3 eps of "The Political History of Smack & Crack" podcast: a deep dive into the origins of the global heroin trade Writer & Host - @MostWantedShows ' Ed Edwards w/ @_evka_ , Audio Production - @eTheRealSerafin , Producer - me

The Political History of Smack & Crack • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

In the late 1970s you can’t buy heroin on the streets of the big English cities. In the whole of Britain there’s 2000 heroin addicts. 3000 tops. Mostly middle class. By the mid-1980s there is 330000...

podcasters.spotify.com

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

A friend in need is a friend indeed. Launched a crowdfund today in order to get this national art project going. All to create a new piece of art with homeless charities in Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Canterbury and Newcastle.

The Political History of Smack and Crack

@SmackAndCrack

5 years

We've launched a crowdfunding page to support our national art project with homeless charities in 5 different cities! Help to commission a new piece of artwork made by service users and inspired by 1981 riots & the following heroin epidemic.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

This #castingcall closes today!!! Joy Unspeakable is an @ace_national funded project happening in Bolton in September, exploring 4 testimonies from women about their eating disorders and recovery.

Ordinary Glory

@Ordinary_Glory

3 years

A week to go to get your applications in! #verbatim #Manchester #Bolton

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

This troupe have started rehearsing @thesecondshelf 's A Permanent State of Emergency We're very grateful to @LivBarr_ for her work as #CastingDirector , helping us assemble this exciting ensemble! Tickets for 21st September at @hopemilltheatre -->

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

I did some collaborating for theatre with the incomparable @ManicChord crew and now it will perform at @IncomingFest @newdiorama - which is just down the road at @HOME_mcr . So no excuses!

The Economy of Ecology - HOME

An urgent and provocative story about human relationships, communications and our impact on the natural world, where the often overlooked can sometimes become the simplest of solutions.

homemcr.org

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

This new adaptation of The Trial is available to watch for free tonight & tomorrow! I had a lot of fun working on this with a bunch of very talented people in a series of beautiful locations. What more could you want. #likeadog

Proper Job Theatre

@ProperJobTheatr

3 years

🙌THE TRIAL – FREE ONLINE SHARING THIS WEDS & THURS!🙌 Join us for our terrifying tale that speaks of humankind's current predicament @theLBT @BarnsleyCivic

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

This is an honest and moving one woman show from the team behind #SmackAndCrack @MostWantedShows . All about men whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. It is on for 2 nights at @HOME_mcr next week. I recommend highly.

Life By The Throat - HOME

Life by the Throat is the story of one man’s life from birth to death, written and performed by a woman.

homemcr.org

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR WITH MY FAVOURITE MAN'S PLAY @PBlackHawkins

Ransack Theatre

@RansackTheatre

3 years

It's been a long time coming but #CatchingComets is finally getting a sequel!!! LEIGH in WIGAN // 14th Aug WALES // 4th Sept LONDON // 14th - 19th Sept We're very grateful to @ace_national for support + excited to be visiting Wigan, Wales and the Thames. Ticket links in bio.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

That's nice. On until Saturday 23rd.

The Stage

@TheStage

6 years

★★★★ Review: Mydidae – a captivatingly performed revival of Jack Thorne's bathroom drama @hopemilltheatr1 @wonderhouseuk

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

In June 2021, this was cut down by covid early on in rehearsals. But I am happy to say that we've got a second chance! @thesecondshelf 's new musical in development will be presented for 1 night only at @hopemilltheatr1 in September!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

All things @FineCombUK and #NotYoursMine in this interview on @ShowBuzz_Mcr -- 1 week until this awesome duo present their new work!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

Proud to be involved in this project as a producer. But we need help to get it onto the stage. Please share or support if you can

Ordinary Glory

@Ordinary_Glory

2 years

PLEASE SUPPORT US (1/5) We are crowdfunding £5,000 for our production of Joy Unspeakable, a new female-led verbatim show about eating disorders, to tour the NW in Oct/Nov 2023. Please donate if you can, a little or a lot, and RT far and wide!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

Top picks on the @creativetourist theatre listing at Christmas time for @niamos_mcr #snowwhiteprivilege Whoop whoop. Slay time.

Snow White's Privilege at Hulme Playhouse Theatre - Creative Tourist

Welcoming the first theatre audiences in over two decades, the Hulme's Playhouse Theatre brings Snow White's Privilege, a scandalous alternative to panto.

www.creativetourist.com

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

Great work by great people! Looking forward to this being put on a stage Give them a follow if you don't already

Ordinary Glory

@Ordinary_Glory

5 years

#JoyUnspeakable is our first project: a new, Verbatim theatre show, that will explore eating disorders - why they are all about food, and nothing to do with food. #selfesteem #bodyimage #change

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

There's a comet heading your way!! My hot boy @PBlackHawkins has written and directed this smart, funny and explosive play. And he has entrusted me with performing it. Will I say every line as it was written? Find out by coming along #catchingcomets

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this happen X

The Political History of Smack and Crack

@SmackAndCrack

5 years

Our collection of artwork responding to the riots of 1981 continues to grow with more workshops planned for this week and next. We have closed our crowdfunding campaign for this project now. Thank you to everyone who helped by sharing and donating!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

Lovely prople at the @MustardTreeMCR doing great work. Thanks for having us and coming to see us off! Back in November.

The Political History of Smack and Crack

@SmackAndCrack

6 years

It's been a pleasure @MustardTreeMCR Had an amazing showing today and we were lucky enough to have lots of staff and service users come along Brilliant responses, best summed up by Jim Giles "could feel every minute of it... amazing" #SeeyouinNovember

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 months

FANTASTIC NEWS! After three years of fundraising, we have almost secured enough money to produce and tour Joy Unspeakable to theatres and schools in Greater Manchester this Autumn. But we need just a little more of your help to get over the line!

Ordinary Glory

@Ordinary_Glory

6 months

Please help us get this amazing project over the line by donating if you can and sharing widely! Thank you so much 🙏xx 6/6

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 months

Arts funding is a challenge. Since 2019 at @Ordinary_Glory , we've been making this theatre show inspiring hope for recovery from eating disorders, touring theatres + schools in Greater Manchester We're 85% there + need some help with the final hurdle x

Joy Unspeakable - The Final Hurdle

A theatre show inspiring hope for recovery from eating disorders, touring to theatres and schools in Bolton, Salford, Wigan & Manchester

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

If you're free tomorrow, go and see #RendezvousInBratislava at @The_Lowry @DynamiteIsland are lovely people with a lot of talent. Sad to missing the show, but I had a really memorable time with them in workshops for @mcrjewishmuseum 's #FestivalOfBelonging !

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

Things to see in Edinburgh: - THIS.

BroadwayWorld UK

@BroadwayWorldUK

6 years

'Usually with a play about smack, it's all about the degradation and dereliction,this is about love and loyalty and rage' @smackandcrack come to #edfringe @MostWantedShows @Offstage_UK @w14productions @summerhallery

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

4 years

5 days left for mcr-based creatives to apply to #StarvinArtist at @niamos_mcr

Cara

@cara_babs

4 years

5 days to go! NIAMOS's is looking for mcr based artists to fund as part of their "Starvin' Artists" micro commissions scheme! You can apply for up to £200 to create new work of "how to" content! follow the link for more info! #creativity #mentalhealth

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

A few spaces left in our free workshop series with @gmhousingaction starting next Tuesday!

Greater Manchester Housing Action

@gmhousingaction

3 years

Final callout for artists ! 🚨 There's still a few spaces left on these workshops which will explore creative responses to the city's housing crisis: 'Manctopia from Below'. Get involved!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

7 years

It's over. Noooo. Pretty special thing to involved with, thanks @blasttheory + @HydrocrackerCo #OperationBlackAntler

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

Finally and publicly proclaiming my interest in the role of the troll in the Nightman Cometh, if it ever gets a full theatrical production, happy to understudy @DannyDeVito . I also happen to talk about #catchingcomets

Bespoke Black Book

@TheBespokeBook

3 years

Culture Editor @BespokenBeyond talks to @Ali_D_Michael about his career, Catching Comets and his involvement since the start. #edinburghfringe #show #westend #interview @ThePleasance @chloenelkin

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

9 years

What a woman, @dsyhdsn - all three Hudson ladies tearing it up on the big screen @bectu in the inspiring @halfwaydocu #killthehousingbill

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

9 years

All the very best to the beautiful and talented @FineCombUK for their performance @SalfordUni tonight! #fatpenguinsORchubbypolarbears

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

7 years

Proud to have been a part of this show with @HydrocrackerCo and @blasttheory -- well deserved nomination for @MTAwards

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

8 years

Bye bye East coast of Scotland: you've been a beauty! #ScotsLYF #sackitallinandbeafisherman

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

@ECAagency 🐈 <--- 🎒

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

@Madison_g_clare is a genius and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. I'm pumped for this to go on tour.

The Political History of Smack and Crack

@SmackAndCrack

5 years

Smack onto your feed.. this cracking new artwork for our UK tour, designed by the ever-excellent @Madison_g_clare ! Getting excited for this explosive and entertaining play being back in the hands of @Offstage_UK , @MostWantedShows & @Ali_D_Michael in the new year.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

Got nothing to do this Monday evening? There is a rehearsed reading of @_evka_ new play Walk The Dog at @HOME_mcr - use the promo code BONES to get a £3 ticket to see @MostWantedShows spin a yarn!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

@tandemtheatre @RansackTheatre @SmackAndCrack @MostWantedShows @MustardTreeMCR It was brilliant, thanks for having me! All the best with the auction on Friday.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

All aboard this flight to the Blue Mountains of Oregon! I was involved in this show with @ManicChord back in January and it's in Manchester tonight at @HOME_mcr . Only a £5 ticket. Beautiful stuff. See you there! --

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

8 months

@SuziKayael Thanks for bringing it all together Suzi! You're a star x

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

my first excursion to @VAULTFestival GET HAPPY 12th-13th FEB excited to support all-time-great @joealdous in his debut show in Feb!! (work-in-progress) a one-person show about sentient Alexas, queer happiness, and Ke$ha Poster design: @madison_coby

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

Absolutely gutted about this! This team is great, the script is brilliant and the songs are top class - and we were only just getting started. On to Zoom we go, for now.

Joshua Val Martin

@thesecondshelf

3 years

One of our number tested positive so 'A Permanent State of Emergency' at Hope Mill Theatre next week has had to be cancelled. Devastating after three years of working on this new musical with Toby and Sue. Though the one day working in a rehearsal room with this team was perfect.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

9 months

@danielmwilliams 👋

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

What a massive opportunity from @The_Lowry for independent artists, collectives or companies based in the North of England! Rehearsal space, performance space, professional support, advice AND cash! That's a whooper.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@ECAagency @rxtheatre Thanks for this!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

@HartleySamantha Haha that would've been a head scratcher. Google always knows though. Nice to hear from you Sam!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

8 years

I did a thing with @theatremagazine @edfringe

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

@shayster57 Thanks Shay! You continue to be a pillar of Manchester's cultural scene.

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@ECAagency @ThePleasance Thanks again for making the trip. Great to see you and meet @sethmason and @OlissaRogers . I've been watching YouTube videos about swimming sea pigs all morning!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

1 year

@bcwheeler Thanks Brooke!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

@kaysara88 @ECAagency @EstalaChark same

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@ECAagency @ThePleasance Looking forward to having you!! ☄☄

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

2 years

@DudiAppleton Thanks Dudi. So much envy for that Yaris! X

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

6 years

*people

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@porlcooper Glad you enjoyed it pal. Hope to catch up with you soon!

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

7 years

@BBAteam @TheatreN16 Thank you! See you later 😀

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

5 years

@MancSpirit Great to meet you finally! Can't wait to DO SOMETHING

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@Ordinary_Glory It is been a pleasure!! You build a great team x

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

10 years

Happy 1st Birthday to @Northern_Soul_ ! Great to be a part of it all .

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

9 years

Man vs Bee: The Battle of Honey Hill 2 #BeelieveInASweeterWorld #manismonster #savethebees #backinbeesiness @hbriggs

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

@debbiebrannan5 Thanks mate

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Alastair Michael

@A_L_astrMichael

3 years

Love this poster for @ProperJobTheatr 's tour of Kafka's The Trial. Gives me the creeps. Ever fancied jury duty? Well we are on the road with the show from Friday 23rd October until 5th November in theatres across the North.

Proper Job Theatre

@ProperJobTheatr

3 years

The Trial is coming...👀 Imagine living in a nightmare you can’t wake up from... A new reimagining of Kafka's The Trial by @cpoconnor87 heading to @BarnsleyCivic @theLBT @castindoncaster @HGtheatre @Seven_Arts @TheDukesTheatre & @MansfieldPalace !👇