performance.now() conference @perfnow.nl A single track conference with fourteen world-class sessions covering today’s most important web performance insights. #perfnow
https://perfnow.nl
19th and 20th of November, Amsterdam
Curated by Tim Kadlec, Tammy Everts, Harry Roberts, and PPK
TaPRA @tapra.bsky.social The official account of the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA), UK. Our next annual conference will be hosted at the University of Warwick, 27-29 August 2025.
Weirb @weirb.bsky.social Systems thinker, facilitator, writer, poet, antiques dealer, leadership developer, quizzer, Girly swot🕷️
Robert Chapman @drrobertchapman.bsky.social Author of Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism and founding member of Books From Below
They/them.
Printmakers of Scotland @printersofscotland.bsky.social A collective of printmakers from across Scotland - working together to develop and share printmaking.
Festival of Printmaking 14-16 Aug 2026 University of Stirling.
www.printmakersofscotland.com
Jen Bites @jenbitespeople.bsky.social In Edinburgh. Director, playwright, librettist, acting coach & dramaturg. Possible revenant. Prone to biting. Site: www.jenmcgregor.com.
Catriona MacLeod @thatcatmacleod.bsky.social
writes & directs theatre & film / ad + exec producer of performance, artistic development initiative + Glasgow rehearsal space _and friends / don't make me sing
catmacleod.com
https://linktr.ee/andfriends.scotland
Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social Your destination for reviews and news of theatre, film, music, and events across Scotland.
Now, with additional critics in London, Bristol, Bath, and Northampton ✍️
Press enquiries welcome - contact@corrblimey.uk
https://corrblimey.uk/
Persistent and Nasty @persistentandnasty.bsky.social https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk/
Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social A new writing theatre company rooted in Hull. We bring people together for unforgettable experiences full of big ideas.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
Julie Tsang @jooliet.bsky.social Writes for stage and screen.
Rep: Berlin Associates
#BAFTAconnect
https://linktr.ee/JulieTsang
EPAD (Edinburgh Performing Arts Development) @epad.bsky.social EPAD is a support programme for professional independent performing arts companies and artists based in Edinburgh. Our three areas of focus are Support, Space and Networking. Find out more: epad.org.uk
Framework Theatre Company @frameworktc.bsky.social Scotland's support organisation for emerging and early-career theatre makers.
The List @thelistuk.bsky.social Monthly Scottish arts and culture magazine covering #Glasgow & #Edinburgh since 1985.
list.co.uk
Independent Theatre Council @itc-arts.bsky.social ITC is the management association representing the UK independent arts sector.
We represent and advocate for best working practices, supporting our members as they lead the industry.
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/itcarts
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
Robert Softley Gale @robert-s-gale.bsky.social Theatre maker, Artistic Director of BOP Theatre (www.boptheatre.co.uk) and dad of twins living in Glasgow
softley.co.uk
@rosiekellagher.bsky.social @rosiekellagher.bsky.social Theatrical misanthrope and reluctant social media lurker: pessimistic, weak, amused, hypochondriac, flummoxed, sentimental, insomniac, delighted.
Views/snacks my own.
rach writes plays @racheloregan.bsky.social she/her. playwright. creative producer @fbombtheatre. 🏆 Fringe First, Sit-Up Award. BBC Writers Room Scottish Voice
Debbie Cannon @debsca.bsky.social Scottish actor and writer.
https://linktr.ee/debbiecannon
Linda McLean @ellemme.bsky.social Playwright. Yarnsmith. Feminist. Silly dancing every day. 2023 Hector McMillan Award for Castle Lennox. Creator of Wee Moosie.
For all things playwrighting find me here http://www.casarotto.co.uk/client/linda-mclean-11981
Hannah Low @hannahlow.bsky.social Actor, Writer, Theatre Maker
REP: Infinity Artists 🤍
Caitlin Skinner @caitskin.bsky.social Theatre director. Scotland. AD/CEO Stellar Quines, director Jordan&Skinner. Sometimes freelance.
Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social Film and Theatre Critic 🎭
Sarcasm is the default setting.
Editor of https://corrblimey.uk freelance writer and critic for The List, BBC Radio Scotland, Reviews Hub, In Their Own League. Film Critics UK and Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland judge
@kolbrunbjort.bsky.social @kolbrunbjort.bsky.social 
Andy McGregor @andymcgregor.bsky.social Scottish theatre director, composer and writer. Artistic director of Sleeping Warrior Theatre
www.andyrmcgregor.com
www.sleepingwarriortheatre.com
Callum Waiana Madge @calluminium.bsky.social Performance stuff in Scotland. Access Manager for Edinburgh International Festival. Always thinking three meals ahead.
https://callumwaianamadge.contactin.bio/
(He/ him)
Company of Wolves @companyofwolves.org Scotland's leading laboratory theatre company
Performance / Training / Community
The Bacchae 2026 Tour - On Sale: https://companyofwolves.org/projects/the-bacchae
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. 
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.
BritishTheatre.com @britishtheatre.bsky.social The latest news, interviews and reviews from the team at BritishTheatre.com 
WhatsOnStage @whatsonstage.bsky.social The UK's largest theatre website, with news, tickets, reviews, previews and exclusive features. 
Elfie Picket Theatre @elfiepicket.bsky.social Dundee based theatre company making radical new work incorporating music, poetry and whatever we fancy in that moment.
Sleeping Warrior Theatre Co @sleepingwarriortc.bsky.social A Scottish theatre company making new theatre with music at its heart.
www.sleepingwarriortheatre.com
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.
www.equity.org.uk
Impact Arts @impactarts.bsky.social Supporting people and communities across Scotland to transform their lives through art & creativity.
Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social We listen, support and advocate for ALL freelancers in the arts. An inclusive, independent community for the 200,000+ self-employed and freelance workers from all areas of arts. https://linktr.ee/FMTW
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft.bsky.social Scotland's Theatre in the Hills ⛰️
Raisah Ahmed @raisahahmed.bsky.social Screenwriter & Director. Film & TV. In Development with Film4. Writing & Directing credits include CBBC, BBC3. Rep'd by Jessica Cooper @CBTheatreFilmTV
Papatango Theatre Company @papatangotc.bsky.social Olivier Award-winning makers of new writing. We find, develop and launch new playwrights. All you need is a story.
https://papatango.co.uk/
New Writing Prize 2026: https://prize.papatango.co.uk/
Playwrights' Studio: https://papatango.co.uk/studio/
Ariel @sycoraxpine.bsky.social Reader, amateur beekeeper, theatregoer, prof, chicken enthusiast, perpetually novice aerialist, feeder of two cats and one small (human) dragon
Hannah Wunsch @hwunsch.bsky.social ICU doc, researcher, writer, aspiring playwright, author of The Autumn Ghost #polio #nonfiction #criticalcare #ventilation
Tortoise in a Nutshell @tortoiseinanut.bsky.social A visual theatre charity based in Edinburgh
Dr Laura K (she/her) @laurack.bsky.social dramaturg, awards judge, theatre critic/editor, director, occasional producer 🎭
teacher/tutor/lecturer/coach with a PhD👩🏻🎓
angry about white supremacist heteropatriarchal capitalism✊🏻
neurodivergent London-based immigrant🌎
own views
Linda Bloomfield @lindabxx.bsky.social Arts & Culture | Community Co-Design | Founder/Director RivelinCo & Exec Montgomery Theatre | Clore Fellow | Opportunity Tuesday!
Fan of books, board games, ice hockey, dumplings & my rescue pets. Based in sunny Sheffield, UK.
Macrobert Arts Centre @macrobertarts.bsky.social Central Scotland's leading arts venue. A hub for all genres of cultural events, including exhibitions, creative classes & our very own Filmhouse.
Manipulate Arts @manipulatearts.bsky.social We champion, develop and present animated film, puppetry and visual theatre in Scotland and internationally.
Producers of Manipulate Festival: 12 - 15 Feb 2025 🌙
linktr.ee/ManipulateArts
Surge @surge-scotland.bsky.social SURGE runs projects to develop street arts, physical theatre and circus in Scotland.
We also run SURGE Festival, our annual event, which brings new Scottish work and cutting edge international performances to the streets of Glasgow.
Cumbernauld Theatre @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social Your home for Cumbernauld Theatre Company and the best theatre, music, comedy and more.
Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Sharing the stories of Scotland and beyond, past, present and future. Home to TRACS with Scottish Storytelling Forum & Traditional Music Forum.
https://linktr.ee/scottishstorytellingcentre
Debbie Howard @debbiehoward.bsky.social Writer of scripts. Director of Film & TV. Founder of Big Buddha Films. Bafta member. Repped by Andrew Mills at Revolution Talent. Championing women in film &TV.
Safe:
https://youtu.be/Wbc4zaew1ic?si=UxBsSYc6wxdJQPkD
www.bigbuddhafilms.co.uk
Tony Sutton @tonysuttonwriter.bsky.social Playwright, poet, dissenter, activist.
Fast Snail Productions @fastsnails.bsky.social A new Scottish film and theatre production company!
The Garden Party! 3/04/2025 tickets in LINKTREE!
More here - https://linktr.ee/fastsnailproductions
workculture @workculture.uk workculture is the new name for artsjobsonline. Follow us for the latest opportunities in arts and culture in the UK.
Vocal @letsgetvocal.bsky.social Not-for-profit, NHS organisation bringing people & research together.
Association for Medical and Healthcare Humanities @asmedhum.bsky.social Association for Medical and Healthcare Humanities - Promoting critical dialogues between humanities and healthcare.
http://amh.ac.uk/
Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social Improving health by understanding hidden experience.
Supported by Wellcome.
durham.ac.uk/imh
medhumsplatform.org
@shobadawson.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social Associate Professor of Inclusive Research. Lead @trialforge.bsky.social Inclusive Research Centre; Co-lead https://deependgps.bristol.ac.uk/. Research interests: #inclusiveresearch, #healthequity, #clinicaltrials, #communityengagement
NHS Support Federation @nhsfed.bsky.social We are a not-for-profit organisation campaigning to protect our NHS: Care for all, free at the point of use, for our community, and not for profit. (1989-2024) www.nhscampaign.org
Dr Heather McClelland @heathermcclelland.bsky.social Lecturer at the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. Specialist research interests include self-harm behaviour and social connectivity.
Professor Frances Mair @francesmair.bsky.social Head of School of Health and Wellbeing and Norie Miller Professor of General Practice at the University of Glasgow
Director Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the University of Glasgow
Promoting person-centred care and primary care re
The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social 🎙️Charity from every angle 🎙️
The podcast for charity insiders, by charity insiders.
Hosts Tim Beynon & Piers Townley tackle the topics that matter for third sector staff, fundraisers and supporters.
linktr.ee/thecharityshow
Tina Olivier Lation @tinalation.bsky.social #photography, #notary, #breastcancer,
@debbieprovan.bsky.social @debbieprovan.bsky.social Clinical Advisor, Dietitian, PhD - Body Weight & Lymphoedema, Cancer Specialist, Prehabilitation, PROMs, PREMs, Skill-mix/MDT advocate, Digital Leader, UofG Honorary Lecturer, Scotland.
Cancer Therapy Advisor @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social CancerTherapyAdvisor.com is a resource offering oncology health care professionals practical information about the changing clinical landscape.
@more-than-cancer.bsky.social @more-than-cancer.bsky.social 
Breast Cancer Now @breastcancernow.bsky.social We’re the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. And we’re combining the power of science and support to change breast cancer. Now.
Almost Tangible @almost-tangible.bsky.social Creating immersive three-dimensional audio productions that sound so real, they're almost tangible.
Production Company of the Year 2024, Audio Production Awards and New York Festivals Radio Awards
Caroline Bird @carolinebirduk.bsky.social Poet & playwright. 7th poetry collection, Ambush at Still Lake, out from Carcanet: https://shorturl.at/JXYCR. Winner of Forward Prize for Best Collection 2020
www.carolinebird.co.uk
Katie Ailes @katieailes.bsky.social Poet, researcher, educator, dancer. Co-Director, I Am Loud CIC. 2023 Glastonbury Poet in Residence. she/her.
Federation of Scottish Theatre @fedscottheatre.bsky.social Scotland’s membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre 💙
Edinburgh Festival Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social The greatest platform for creative freedom in the world 🌎
Join us 06 - 30 Aug 2027.
#edfringe
edfringe.com
Elizabeth Newman @elizabethnewman.bsky.social Artistic Director - Sheffield Theatres.
The Scotsman @scotsman.com Subscribe to The Scotsman for news, opinion and expert analysis from Scotland’s national newspaper: http://scotsman.com/subscriptions/
Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org 🎭 Creating exceptional arts experiences for all.
Alright Sunshine ☀️ 01-24 Aug, 16:20 @ Pleasance (Jack Dome). Secure your tickets below 👇
Registered Scottish Charity: SC047673
www.wonderfools.org
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is a place like nowhere else, powered by performance, its people and their passion. RCS is a World Top 10 undergraduate and postgraduate destination for performing arts education (QS World University Rankings 2025)
The Stage @thestage.co.uk The Stage is the world’s oldest and best theatre publication 🗞️
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
Morna Young @mornayoung.bsky.social Playwright and screenwriter. Resident writer Traverse. Rep: Casarotto.
Catherine Bisset @catacts.bsky.social Actor and published playwright #Placeholder
Day job is Head of the Justice Analytical Unit at SG.
Happy to be here.
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.
F-Bomb Theatre @fbombtheatre.bsky.social Fringe First winners! 🏆 Theatre that’s bangin’ 💣 We aim to celebrate and support women and people of marginalised genders 💖
TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social Author and podcaster #ActuallyAutistic
The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social Independent Cultural Journalism from Scotland. Free monthly magazine, website, podcasts, and more. DMs not monitored, send us an email.
theskinny.co.uk
James Ley @jley.bsky.social Glasgow-based. Playwright. Screenwriter. Director. Sleazy Tiger (coming soon…) Ode to Joy, Wilf and more (…) Rep’d by Sayle Screen.
The Wee Review @theweereview.bsky.social Scotland's online arts & culture magazine | Fringe | Film | Theatre | Music | Comedy | Books | Dance | #edfringe partners with
Theweereview.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. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵🏛️
https://www.campaignforthearts.org/join/
Prof Zoe Strachan @zoestrachan.bsky.social Author, mainly of fiction. Sound art.
Professor of Creative & Interdisciplinary Practice at University of Glasgow.
Books, cats, coffee.
Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social The film festival for audiences.
#GFF26
25 February - 8 March 2026
The Glasgow School of Art @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social Home of creative art, design, and architecture since 1845. 8th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social We are Scotland's national development organisation for youth theatre.
https://linktr.ee/ytartsscot
Katherine Mendelsohn @katherinemend.bsky.social Theatre dramaturg and stage-play translator (french-english). Mum. Word-lover. Reader.
She/her. 
Harry @harrymould.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🇯🇲🏴 Writer and Wellbeing Facilitator @UnitedAgents & @PFDAgents. Finalist: Studio21 Drama Series '23, Merky Book Prize '24, PFD Queer Literary Fiction '24. Royal Court Intro to Playwriting 2025. They/she.
Charlotte Church @charlottechurch.bsky.social 🌬️🌳 Artist and activist. Founder of The Awen Project and The Dreaming retreat. Loves a bit of singing an all.
📧 charlottechurchmgmt@gmail.com
Ruth Aylett @ruthaylett.bsky.social (she/her) Author, poet, socialist, feminist, Heriot-Watt emeritus professor with research in AI, social robotics/agents, affective computing
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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com The Booker Prize and the International Booker Prize celebrate the best English-language fiction. https://thebookerprizes.com
Glasgow Short Film Festival @glasgowshort.bsky.social Scotland's leading short film event | 19th edition: 18-22 March 2026 | #GSFF26
National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social The National Centre for Writing is a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.