A Brummie in Babylon. Writer of plays, poems + articles. Dramaturg. Presenter
@switch_radio
. L&P Artist + Community Coordinator
@brumhippodrome
.📍🇬🇧 via 🇯🇲
Well…I guess the cat’s out of the bag!
This year, I was chosen to be part of the
@bbcwritersroom
Voices programme
It’s been a thrilling + enlightening time. Met some incredible creatives and I’ve learned so much from the team. ✨
All this week we're announcing the writers who have taken part in our Voices development group this year.
Our third group of eleven writers are from the North and Midlands of England. Meet them all now and find out more over on our blog >>>
Walked past this earlier and it was so joyous.
So many young people enjoying themselves, making new friends, practising cool skills.
In light of everything the city’s been through, I’m glad this space feels safe for them ❤️
My first ever screenwriting commission is complete.
9 short films. For youth and adult actors. All set in Birmingham. Let the filming process begin!
(Also, it’s nap time. Writing films is not easy!)
Guess the cat’s out of the bag:
My play Blueprints is going to the
@ThePleasance
next year June! 🥹
I’m extremely humbled + honoured. Big shout out to
@REcreate_agency
and everyone who’s been a part of the R+D for all of your support!
#NewWriting
Overjoyed that not one, but TWO shows will be at
@ThePleasance
next year produced by
#REcreate
Summer Camp For Broken People by
@The_EmilyB
🗓️9th-20th May 2023
🎟️
Blueprints by
@LoloUnplugged
🗓️12th-17th June 2023
🎟️
BOOK NOW!
Sooo…I’ve received
@ace_national
funding to develop my play ‘Blueprints’ into a full length piece!
Spent the past three days in R+D with these AMAZING creatives. And of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without
@REcreate_agency
❤️
Let the writing commence!
Working with a year 7 group who are adapting The Tempest into a
@tiktok_uk
series.
Set in Small Heath, Brum.
In a chicken shop. (Milani’s Chicken to be precise)
Did I ever tell you I love working with kids?
Fantastic news for WIJ member
@LoloUnplugged
who has had her first national press commission published today in
@hellomag
following our Editors In The Spotlight on
@Rosie_Nixon
Supporting women in journalism has never been more crucial.
Read more:
This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to write/create a learning pack for The Color Purple (with
@brumhippodrome
+
@CurveLeicester
)
Please share across your networks. It contains story/character breakdowns, drama exercises, interviews + more❤️
I’ve been commissioned as a producer and presenter on a documentary about emotions surrounding BLM in the Midlands.
All I’m gonna say is staying neutral whilst interviewing is damn hard. Especially when the issue is that close to your heart. Boy...
Hello folks! I’m off to
@edfringe
and I’d love to have some show recommendations!
In particular, I’d like to see shows from Regional, Global Majority + Non-Binary writers/theatre makers.
Extra bonus for anyone writing about Faith and Socio-Political issues ❤️
#EdFringe
Do you know how HARD caribbean people push for education?
No one was trying to catch the title of being dunce/wotless. If your child was running on the beach all day that reflects badly on your parenting skills not on the Caribbean way of life. Out of order.
Kris Marshall has claimed he left Death In PARADISE TV series because his son was ‘becoming too Caribbean’
"He was very good on the beach but not good with maths & English"
LOADED 🤔🤔🤔
I’m so happy to announce that I’ve been chosen to be one of the mentor writers on the
@NT_Schools
NewViews playwriting programme!
I’ll be delivering workshops in schools and colleges to help nurture talent in budding playwrights/storytellers
Just an observation:
I did a call out for UK black and Asian children’s authors and I’ve only had two males suggested to me?
I’m not complaining but...wagwarn?
My mum is looking into starting her own business for primary school children. At 57 years old.
She started her career aged 40 after battling crippling confidence issues. Always feeling like she’s not good enough.
I didn’t know I could feel this proud of another human being.
It’s been a while! Glad to be back donating blood after nearly two years!
@GiveBloodNHS
I have a rare sub-blood type which helps people with sickle cell. You’re 10x more likely to have a RO blood type if you’re Black so if you can, give blood.
Our people need you 🖤
Guess the cat’s out of the bag:
My play Blueprints is going to the
@ThePleasance
next year June! 🥹
I’m extremely humbled + honoured. Big shout out to
@REcreate_agency
and everyone who’s been a part of the R+D for all of your support!
#NewWriting
For the first time in years; I feel like I’m growing in confidence.
Been battling with self esteem issues + anxiety for so long, I didn’t think this day would ever come.
This is gonna be a frickin’ good summer.
Extremely honoured to be hosting the
@poetrybyheart
competition at
@The_Globe
today!
This feel surreal. Hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Good luck to all the poets rocking the stage!
#pbh2022
So Mum has been listening to
@JoyceMeyer
’s ageing without getting old series...
Clearly it’s had an effect because she’s just called me saying she’s been on a zip wire for the first time!
She said she’s riding an e-scooter tomorrow omg I love this for her 😭
Extremely proud and humbled to announce that we are officially published playwrights!
This week feels like a dream. Never thought this day would come. Here’s to the first of many.🥂
Rehearsal rooms with an open door policy is the reason why I fell in love with theatre.
If it wasn’t for directors + writers letting me watch them make work, and at the same time demystifying the theatre-making process, I wouldn’t have seen it as accessible.
📢ANNOUNCEMENT!!!📢
So, over the course of June, I'll be developing my skills as a playwright under a commission from
@beatfreeks
in partnership with
@birminghamcg22
!
I'll also be working with a visual storyteller to help document the process! (click play to find out more)
First lesson of chapter 26: don’t buy glasses that have a purple tint to it.
In all seriousness, I’m v happy to see another year. All praises to God. Let the birthday celebrations commence! 🎉🎂🎈
Never could I imagine a brown brummie girl would one day be featured in a triple page spread in
@hellomag
- took courage to be open about the barriers I faced on my journey - hope it helps others to rise great write up
@LoloUnplugged
thank you
@Rosie_Nixon
@LWhitcombe83
@WIJ_UK
Give a warm welcome to
@lolounplugged
, who is part of our fab
#TEDxYouthBrum
Digital Experience team 👋🏾🥳
Ashlee is a writer, radio presenter and youth facilitator from
#Brum
who loves American football and Lofi music 🏈🎶
#SundayStories
A chilled coffee shop in North Birmingham that closes around 10/11pm would be perfect.
With warm lighting + comfy chairs (not those spine crunching ones).
Someone make this happen? 🥺
So…tomorrow is the start of the Blueprints run at
@edfringe
! 💙
We’ll be at
@ThePleasance
Courtyard (Beneath) until 28th August
Time: 11:50am
Come along and support. Let the rollercoaster begin!
#Edfringe
#EdFringe2023
🚨 WE’RE OFF TO ED FRINGE!🚨
Blueprints is back at
@ThePleasance
Courtyard from 17th-28th August!
Rehearsals are underway 💃🏾
Script has been edited 🖊️
Scotland? We’re ready for you 👊🏾
Book your tickets now!
More sad news. My cousin has been given 12 months left to live.
Her daughter wants to be a donor but due to the pressure on the NHS this is not possible.
Her daughter has set up a go-fund me page for her mum’s procedure. Please spread far and wide x
Same thing happened on Jeremy Vine this morning. The presenter spent most of the segment stumbling over his words and then the topic was dismissed. Appalling.
🔊WRITING OPPORTUNITY!🔊
@Jadeys1986
+
@tamashatheatre
are looking for Birmingham based WRITERS and ACTORS who are:
•Black
•South Asian
•East Asian
•South East Asian
•Middle Eastern
•North African
•Mixed heritage
Please DM Jade for more info. Spread the word, folks! 🗣
Theatre twitter:
I have a young person (16 yo) who wants to dedicate their gap year to playwriting. They'd like to intern with a theatre company + develop their writing skills.
Does anyone have/know of any opportunities that would suit this young person?
#TheatreRequest
I forgave someone who had hurt me.
In return, I was forgiven by someone I’d wronged.
Not everyday career updates. Personality growth is also important. I’m human. I mess up all the damn time but, you know. We move.
🚨 Calling all 14-22 year olds based in the West Midlands!🚨
In February, we have a brand-new poetry programme called First Steps starting at the
@brumhippodrome
!
This is for new artists wanting to learn the basics of poetry +how to use it for social change. More info below 👇🏾