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Brian Ferguson @brianjaffa.bsky.social Edinburgh-based arts and culture journalist.
Arts and Entertainment Journalist of the Year - 2026 Scottish Press Awards.
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Pax Lowey @pxlwy.bsky.social Founder & Festival Director, @argcomfest.com
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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social The website for comedy in the UK www.chortle.co.uk
Harun Musho'd @harunmushod.bsky.social Stand-up comedian, HR consultant (yes really, that combination) and Edinburgh Fringe Society trustee. harunmushod.com
Lizzy Lenco @lizzylenco.bsky.social Lizzy Lenco, a comedian who finds the funny in life’s darkest corners. 
Ashley Davies @msashleydavies.bsky.social Arts journalist (comedy specialist), Times Scotland (Alba) and Metro mainly. Scotsman comedy reviews during Edinburgh Fringe. Wanging on about birds all year round.
North Berwick, near Edinburgh. She/her
Thom Dibdin @thomdibdin.bsky.social Theatre critic of Edinburgh's stages. Owner and editor of All @alledintheatre.bsky.social. Cyclist. Wearer of loud shirts.
Born at 317.73 ppm.
Fringe Festival Support @ffslivestream.bsky.social A support project offering help and advice to all the Edinburgh Festival Fringe community, supported by the Mental Health Foundation.
Nobody wins unless everybody wins.
Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre 💙
Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social Championing stories and storytellers.
This account is monitored Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm.
Registered Scottish Charity (SC002368)
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Focus @edfringefocus.bsky.social All about The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During August, we signal boost shows, and the rest of the year we talk about new & old acts. Also West End, Broadway, Fringe Theatre and Comedy. 100% unofficial. 
Beyond The Joke @beyondthejoke.bsky.social I'm Bruce Dessau and I run the comedy news/reviews website beyondthejoke.co.uk 
Fergus Morgan @fergusmorgan.bsky.social Theatre journalist and critic. Scotland correspondent for The Stage. Words in FT, Standard, Scotsman and elsewhere. The Crush Bar on Substack: thecrushbar.substack.com
Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org We believe the arts make life better, and everyone should have opportunities to experience and take part in them. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵🏛️
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The Stage @thestage.co.uk The Stage is the world’s oldest and best theatre publication 🗞️
Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social Freelance journalist writing on comedy. Bylines include the Scotsman, Guardian, Sunday Times, i, Telegraph, BBC, Channel 4, Independent, Irish Times, Metro, Herald, Vulture, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Chortle, The Reviews Hub, British Comedy Guide.
Equity @equityuk.bsky.social We are the UK performing arts and entertainment trade union, made up of 50,000 performers and creative practitioners. Together we push for better pay, terms and conditions in the workplace.
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EdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com The Edinburgh Minute newsletter. Read by 30,000+ locals. Get smarter about Edinburgh with a quick curation of news, culture & communities @ 7am daily 📬 Proudly subscriber-supported.
Written by Michael MacLeod along with thousands of local contributors.
Mark Fisher @markffisher.bsky.social Guardian theatre critic and presenter of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast https://www.xtclimelight.com/ All kinds of stuff here: https://linktr.ee/markffisher
Donald Turvill @turvill.bsky.social Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald
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Filmhouse Edinburgh @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social Great films deserve a great home. Our doors are open, daily from 10am!
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Severin Carrell @severincarrell.bsky.social Scotland editor for the Guardian (currently on sabbatical). A personal account. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss)
I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once
Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social Sharing Disability Arts and Culture with the world since 2004. Follow for our latest news, reviews, events and blogs.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social The official Bluesky page of the world’s longest-running national newspaper.
Join us online and in print for expert opinion, news and unrivalled insight.
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Andrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social Political Editor of the world's longest-running national newspaper @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Laughing Horse Comedy @lhcomedy.bsky.social Comedy shows. Comedy & Fringe Festivals. www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk
Alex Petty @alexpetty.bsky.social Comedy, Festivals, Travel, all that stuff. www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk
National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk 🎭 On Stage on the South Bank
💻 Online with National Theatre at Home
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Push the Boat Out Festival @ptbopoetry.bsky.social Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival 12-15 November 2026
Festival, open mic, workshops, podcasts, and more.
Festival Nights + pre-festival events ON SALE NOW. Full programme announced 1 October!
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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social On stage, on screen, on tour
Edinburgh Festival Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social The greatest platform for creative freedom in the world 🌎
Join us 06 - 30 Aug 2027.
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Gilded Balloon @gildedballoon.bsky.social Scotland's leading live comedy & entertainment producer ✨
Year-round tours & unforgettable Ed Fringe shows 🎤
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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk Theatre, comedy, cabaret and more | Edinburgh Fringe & Islington, North London📍Registered charity supporting artists since 1985 💛 pleasance.co.uk
World Fringe @worldfringe.bsky.social Network of 300 Festivals world wide www.worldfringe.com
Touring call outs, artist opportunities
Heather Croall @heathercroall.bsky.social I love arts, innovation and collaboration. I make large scale immersive experiences and documentaries: 🎥 Yer Old Faither, From the Sea to the Land Beyond. Paradise Bent.
All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social Edinburgh's year-round theatre website, providing you with all the news, reviews, previews, listings and more. Edited and curated by @thomdibdin.bsky.social
DARWIN FRINGE @darwinfringe.bsky.social 🐊 July 16 - 25, 2027
📍 Garramilla, Darwin NT AUS
✨ Your community arts festival with bite! #darwinfringe
Sharing news about our business and opportunities for artists.
The Heaps Good Guy! @heapsgood.bsky.social Writer of stories in song about all manner of curious things!
Occasionally known as Michael Mills. singing palaeo Prof Flint, and Wrangler in Chief at HeapsGood Productions, HeapsGood Music and Dinosaur University.
Camden Fringe @camdenfringe.bsky.social The next Camden Fringe takes place 2-29 August 2027. Applications will open in January.
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Richmond Fringe Fest @richmondfringefest.bsky.social A curated, profit sharing, 3 day multi arts & subculture festival in Richmond, Virginia. Proud member of World Fringe!
April 12-14, 2025
Theatre Bath 🎭 @theatrebath.co.uk Championing all theatre and culture in Bath and North East Somerset since 2011.
Still in slumber after the pandemic awaiting the next big adventure... NOT the Theatre Royal Bath 🎭
#TheatreBath #TheatreSky #VisitBath #BathUK
Geraldine Quinn @geraldinequinn.bsky.social Singer-songwriter, comedian, actor & Eurovision reject. 2022 MICF Nominee - Most Outstanding Show, Golden Gibbo Award. 2024 Green Room Awards WINNER Outstanding Cabaret🏆, Artiste🏆, Original Songs🏆 & Writing🏆 Find me: https://linktr.ee/geraldinequinn
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Janet A McLeod @mcleodjanet.bsky.social Fairy godmother of Melbourne comedy
@hypnohale.bsky.social @hypnohale.bsky.social 
Kirsty Webeck @kirstywebeck.bsky.social Comedian. The people’s stepdad.
🎤 Bendigo, Meeniyan and Melbourne shows next!
🤣 Come see me tell jokes! 👇🏻
🎟️ https://www.kirstywebeck.com/tickets
📧 contact@kegtouring.com
Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social Funniest Joke Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2022. Comedian, kids book author, illustrator, Art person. All my stuff is here: https://linktr.ee/Ofalafel
ruth mackenzie @ruthmackenzie.bsky.social Loves art, culture, creative industries, politics, climate-action, equity, feminism, sunsets, London, Paris, Adelaide, Arts Minister @dcms @ukgovernment
David Byrne @mrdavebyrne.bsky.social Playwright. Artistic Director & CEO, Royal Court Theatre.
The Free Fringe @freefringe.bsky.social We are the original Free Fringe, free for performers and free for audience. Registered charity SC052628
Singalonga Pub Quiz @singalongapubquiz.bsky.social It’s a singalong and a pub quiz. Smash hit of Edinburgh festival now coming to London, Adelaide and a Butlins near you
BritishTheatre.com @britishtheatre.bsky.social The latest news, interviews and reviews from the team at BritishTheatre.com 
AVR @avr.adlfrin.ge Artist Venue Registration System by Adelaide Fringe @adlfrin.ge
WhatsOnStage @whatsonstage.bsky.social The UK's largest theatre website, with news, tickets, reviews, previews and exclusive features. 
Michelle Brasier @michellebrasier.bsky.social Funny ha ha
Mel ‘Motorboat’ McGlensey @melmcglensey.bsky.social Clown//Comedian//Writer//Motorboat
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RibbitRePublic Theatre @ribbitrepublic.bsky.social COMING UP: THE FOOL and IAGO vs HAMLET at the Orlando Fringe Festival
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival @winnipegfringe.bsky.social Join us July 15-26, 2026 for an amazing line-up of independent theatre, musicals and more from across Canada and around the world. 🎭🎤✨ #WpgFringe
Pittsburgh Fringe @pghfringe.bsky.social www.pittsburghfringe.org
This year's dates!
2026 - March 19-28, 2026!
Toronto Fringe @toronto-fringe.bsky.social Toronto Fringe Festival
June 30-July 12, 2026
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Calgary Fringe @calgaryfringe.bsky.social ANYTHING GOES THEATRE. Get your fringe on! #yycfringe #CalgaryFringeTheatreFestival #FollowTheFringe #FollowFringlewood
Adelaide Fringe @adlfrin.ge The official BlueSky account of Adelaide Fringe. Biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere🌏 20Feb-22Mar 2026💖 http://linktr.ee/AdelaideFringe
Creative Access @creativeaccess.bsky.social Social enterprise unrivalled in diverse recruitment, training & inclusion across the creative economy.
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Scott Le Crass @scottlecrass.bsky.social Proud working class queer 🏳️🌈 🏴 Brummie, Director/Dramaturge
All own views
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Zoo Co @wearezooco.bsky.social Award-winning, internationally touring #theatrecompany, creating highly visual work, based in Croydon. Theatre is better when everyone is invited.
https://linktr.ee/wearezooco
Trestle Theatre @trestletheatre.bsky.social Trestle the Mask & Physical Theatre Company based in St Albans at Trestle Arts Base.
www.trestle.org.uk
Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre. We work across the UK and internationally to make opera an inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic artform.
https://linktr.ee/mahoganyopera
Jack Whitewood @jackwhitewood.bsky.social Creative & Development Director at Ventnor Exchange, delivering Ventnor Fringe, Brave Island and more / / Trustee Creative Island + NCC // Personal views
Polly Glynn @apollyglynn.bsky.social Comedy Editor at The Skinny (and other things). Probably doing something stupid. Suggestions for cool comedy things in Scotland are always welcome. She/her.📍Edinburgh
Jermyn Street Theatre @jstheatre.bsky.social West End Studio Theatre. 2021 Stage Award for Fringe Theatre of the Year. 🎭 Up next: Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime.
Nick Hern Books @nickhernbooks.bsky.social Theatre publishers and performing rights agents - bringing you top drama by today’s most exciting writers, plus books to support your own work and career.
Free Fringe Festival @freefringefestival.bsky.social Free and ‘Pay what you want’ shows and venues at the Edinburgh Fringe. www.freefestival.co.uk
Stockholm Fringe Festival (STOFF) @stoffholm.bsky.social A multidisciplinary "boutique" fringe arts festival in the heart of Stockholm! #STOFF2024 (Edition Nr 16): 27th-30th Aug, 2025! Part of the Baltic Nordic Fringe Network (BNFN). #LibertyArtAndCake #FringeEncore 
Elysium Theatre Company @elysiumtc.bsky.social Award-winning Durham-based theatre company. We tour the North with a mixture of classics, contemporary work, new writing & other premieres. Strong online presence with audioplays, short films & educational videos. Strong schools, HE & community engagement.
Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Your national development agency for creativity and culture
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
Roundabout Theatre Company @roundaboutnyc.bsky.social Celebrating the power of theatre through classics, new works, and education.
Claire West @magentabias.bsky.social Cinema/music/theatre/art.
Film conservator at BFI National Archive. Opinions own.
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Theatre History Podcast @theatrehistory.bsky.social Welcome to the Bluesky feed for the Theatre History Podcast. Keep up with the podcast and check out images, facts, and the occasional bit of backstage gossip from the theatrical past. 
Verity McIntosh @veritymcintosh.bsky.social Director of @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social
Associate Prof @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social
Voted most likely to bring the biscuits.
Image by Vince Baidoo Lowe for 'MetaversEngine'. A project with Awarri looking at avatar systems, data ownership, creativity
Rebecca Gould @rebeccagould.bsky.social Theatre person | Politics junkie |Mad cat parent | Part-time with @BritishCouncil in Theatre & Dance team | Bookworm | Globe-trotter | Exploring the world, one stage at a time!
Braw Theatre 🏴 @brawtheatre.bsky.social Theatre news, review and interviews 🎭
BrawTheatre.com
@yesyesnonoprod.bsky.social @yesyesnonoprod.bsky.social 
Jasmine Silk @jasminesilk.bsky.social Writer, Actor & Director (mostly drinker of tea and dipper of biscuits)
Big fan of all things books, heritage, music and drag
Making theatre stuff with Cutpurse Theatre
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Anthony Proctor @anthonyproctor.bsky.social Theatre Professional
Experienced Arts Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts industry. Dedicated to the advancement of the UK arts sector and developing people in industry.
Reb Hardman @rebhardman.bsky.social north-east uk based stage manager and theatre techie 🎭 LIPA liverpool graduate '24
improvlaurie.co.uk @riewarden.bsky.social Trans theatremaker from the UK. I also like thinking about human-computer interactions.
Dan Hill @d-j-hill.bsky.social 23 year old theatre enthusiast and Exeter Drama graduate. Researcher / Producer / Director. Currently: PhD in British Musical Theatre
Louise Coates @louisecoates.bsky.social Creative arts Programmer, Producer and Project Manager. Arts education specialist. Working nationally, but based in the sunny South West.
@bellsquareldn.bsky.social @bellsquareldn.bsky.social 
lowen hunt @lowenhunt.bsky.social some sort of writer
another part of speakbeast
they/them 🪼
Róisín Sheridan-Bryson @rsbr.bsky.social Theatre maker, writer, comms girlie
Becca Gill @beccagill.bsky.social Creative Director and CEO at Radical Ritual - commissioned by Nature Calling to create Consequences - coming soon. www.radicalritual.co.uk www.beccagill.co.uk
Playwriting UK @playwritinguk.bsky.social Top resource for playwrights in the UK. Jobs, opportunities, competitions, prizes & more. Maintained by @thisalitaylor.bsky.social Join FB group: https://bit.ly/3TpKWeG
Morgan Goodfellow @morgangooodfellow.bsky.social Cumbria Playwright/Director ✨
University of York - BA: theatre, writing and directing
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - MA: Drama writing
@melbergerac.bsky.social @melbergerac.bsky.social Supporter of the arts🎭: actors, directors, producers,new writing,new musicals,theatre . Acorns to oak trees🌳Let talent flourish⭐️#SaveTheatre #SaveTheArts
Siobhan Meldrum @siobhanmeldrum.bsky.social Theatre maker, deadline neglecter, caffeine enthusiast she/her/hers