Here is a little something I am quite terrified to post but that I think needs to be talked about more! A little Friday lunchtime musing!
#plussizeactors
#theresnothinginitforme
Anyone self isolating on the 25th…it’s just a date that someone made up as Christmas Day. You can make up a date too and have Christmas when your isolation is over! Also, then it’s your own special day, not everyone else’s! 🎄 sending love xxx
How many people come from true working class families and are able to work in our industry sustainably? I don’t think people who come from fortunate backgrounds with parents they can financially rely on should they need to, really understand the struggle!
Can any actors who consider themselves plus size and would be up for doing a concert to promote body positivity in theatre please drop me a DM. Trying to help someone out. (Please don’t tag actors, as they may not be comfortable being seen as plus size)
Here for the long haul!!! Loving my time at MI5! It’s the closest I’ll get to playing the female Jack Bauer. I know it’s not close at all, but let me have it
Is anyone else struggling to listen to musicals & think too much about theatre? I couldn’t bring myself listen to radio 2 today. My feelings towards it all has shifted so much this year. It’s very confusing. My stagey former self is crying! What’s happened to me? 😞
#iblame2020
Tomorrow at 9pm I will be making my tv debut in ‘Girlfriends’ on ITV & I’m bloody TERRIFIED! It’s a small part but I’m in a few episodes so tune in if you fancy! Miranda Richardson, Zoe Wanamaker & Phyllis Logan are incredible so watch it for them & Kay’s writing if nothing else!
People complain about graduates getting lead roles straight away by then complain about Ben Platt playing Evan. Come on guys, get back in your box. Be happy for everyone
Tonight was my favourite show to date! Amazing audience for one!… but also wonderful advice from
@ZoeBobRoberts
and notes from
@GeorgieStaight
Take notes and ask for help! ‘It all helps…’
❤️
Also in light of my recent plus size actors post, I was so pleased to see
@PPAcademyUK
casting their showcase based purely on talent and voice types, rather than how shows are traditionally cast looks wise. This made me so happy and is so important!
I’m so happy that so many other people will see musical theatre tonight who wouldn’t always be able to! When I was a kid there was no way I could come to London all the time to see shows, so stuff like
#allstarmusicals
makes it accessible.
... We designed this ghost light pin as a keepsake and to show hope and solidarity for our theatres.
£1 of every sale goes to FFF (Funds for freelancers)
@PhilipJoel
I moved to Cardiff today. I can’t justify the rent in London right now whilst there is no work. I haven’t given up at all, but need to do this for mental health and financial stability!! Life doesn’t stop outside the M25!!
Omg the Les Mis performance on the one show just confused my tiny brain. I should hate riffing in this show right?! BUT
@luciejones1
and Shan Ako just gave me all the goosebumps and now I want that to be a duet ALL THE TIME!
#guiltypleasure
! Stunnnning!
So apparently even
@C4TheCircle
are incapable of casting a plus size woman! Every single female that has entered the circle has been ‘beautiful’ by society standards. Where the body diversity at?
Join us at 7pm on Sun 29 Aug
@CrazyCoqs
for
@ChloeSJHart
: Intimate and Live. Chlöe will be presenting a showcase of songs from her musical theatre career, personal favourites + songs by some of her idols! Produced by
@markrobertpetty
MD:
@IngaDR
Remember that social media isn’t always real. Don’t compare yourself to others and remember to always unfollow accounts that don’t make you feel good about yourself. It can be incredibly toxic!
Genuine question…… if you have no money… how are you meant to pay deposits for digs??? And before you say it, there are no savings to dip into and no family that can lend money 😂
Is there a solution for this? Equity wise?
This has been the highlight of my last year. I’m so excited to get into the room with these amazing people I’ve been zooming with for all this time. I’ve learnt so much. ❤️
My girlfriend has limited my TikTok/Instagram time on my phone settings (at my request)… I’ve run out of time for the day so I find myself on Twitter… and his feels very 2012
I only started liking women when I was 30... but sometimes I remember childhood days and I’m like ‘ahhhhh it was always there’ 🧐
Jessica Alba in Honey... amiright??? ❤️
@jaseleigh
@alunsaunders
It’s about time this is being spoken about more. Working in the West End is essentially meant to be the ‘top of our game’ (whether you feel that creatively or not). Imagine being at the top of your game in a city job and having to also work 2 other jobs to make rent… madness
My column for ShentonStage is on how human diversity in all shapes, forms and colours should be celebrated in theatre -- so why are plus-sized actors given fewer opportunities? (Pic:
@ChloeSJHart
in HAIRSPRAY, with
@LiamTamne
&
@RealBrianConley
).
Here is a little something I am quite terrified to post but that I think needs to be talked about more! A little Friday lunchtime musing!
#plussizeactors
#theresnothinginitforme
I’m totally jumping on a fab idea from
@MichaelVinsen
, promoting people that you may or may not have heard of! We can feel very insignificant online these days & it’s time that stopped. You don’t have to have 1000s of followers to be recognised & super talented...
Cont...
Ok question time… there are a lot of Broadway actors on TikTok auditioning for the Mean Girls tour right now. And they are in the late 20s/early 30s 🤩. This would never happen over here anymore! 🙄 No disrespect to younger actors but why is this???
I am SO overwhelmed by the response on this post. It just proves to me that it is something that definitely needs addressing and talking about. Would love to talk to
@TheStage
or
@WhatsOnStage
about this
Was listening to the Wicked soundtrack last night and I’d give anything to do Dancing Through Life again. Which scene of a show would you love to perform again if you could?
Agents and casting directors that are looking for part time assistants or runners, please make yourself known! Desperate to get some extra daytime work!
@BenFreeman20
@Jkmbirkett
@EdwinJRay
Ben! Nooooo. People could say the same about actors who haven't trained in Musical Theatre specifically who come and do MT roles who can't sing well enough. It happens! You know I love you but I respectfully disagree x
We need to encourage unvaxxed people to get the jab rather than calling them names!
If anyone here is unvaccinated but has changed their mind in light of recent events, please don’t worry about being judged! Just go get it done 🙂
I’ve felt very numb to any theatre related social media recently, and was worried I’d lost the love. Then I saw the new In the Heights trailer... and sobbed. I think it’s just London theatre news that’s not giving me feels.. strange 🤪
So excited to be doing this beautiful show again! And what a venue! If you missed out last time, get your tickets. Did you SEE the vids of Mazz from last time?!
I’m so happy that all my friendships are true. I see so many friendships that I know are for clout and it baffles me. People excuse certain peoples behaviour because they are a name, when they’d cancel others for the same or less. Eeeek.
I desperately want to share a video of a friend being insanely amazing but I can’t promote the corporate company they are working for after gaslighting me and giving me severe anxiety to this day… but go find THAT video of a true triple threat! You’ll know when you’ve found it!
I understand the importance of positivity in times like this, but also, you’re allowed to feel like shit too! Your feelings are valid and it’s ok to bitch and moan sometimes.
Sending love to everyone ❤️❤️❤️