Fiona Davidson

Cromwell has wrapped herself up like a burrito for her mid-morning nap. Rather wish I could do the same.

We are proud to see one of our National Portfolio Organisations, Full of Noises, in The Guardian!

Full of Noises is an experimental music and Arts centre based in Barrow-in-Furness, and they've shared their story with The Guardian.

Have a read > buff.ly/wkHyZuI

Absolute chills

How Voice Works in Short Fiction with Abi Hynes - Writers' HQ Get excited about making your dialogue shine. A generative hour long workshop exploring how to make your fictional dialogue *great*

I'm running an online masterclass all about voice and dialogue in short fiction for @writershq.bsky.social at 7pm on Wednesday 18th March!

Tickets are on sale now - do book a place if you'd like to join me.

writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ma...

This is sad - I was the publicist for his book The Heart Of India and he was really interesting and great company. Very much old-school as you say.

Cromwell concurs - especially if you tickle her tummy 😻

We’re hiring! 📣

Join us as Senior Relationship Manager and lead cultural development work, manage a team, and drive strategic priorities for Arts Council England.

Hybrid role based in Manchester. Apply by 11 January 👇
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I haven’t been for a very long time but remember an excellent team Christmas lunch here in the 90s when I worked in Kensington. Very sad

What a joy to receive this for Christmas. Bravo @rachelparris.bsky.social - a treat for all Austen fans

A grumpy, round looking cat with a stern expression. The caption reads: "This cat looks like it runs a whole city with an iron fist in the 1800s."

I missed #Caturday but this cat belongs on your timeline regardless of the day!

Victorian Christmas cards, cats in dresses and swathed in napkins sit around a table in a dining room with paintings on the wall, a cat at the head of the table, sat on a stool, has a mouse in its jaws, on the table are plates and a large knife. ‘* A HEARTY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! *’ Round your table may there be every kind of jollity • Marred by no "cat"astrophe. *’

🎄#GothicAdvent #Caturday

I’ve just read this and agree with @sarramanning.bsky.social - especially as someone who was at boarding school in the early 80s. A great read.

Pantomime is the bedrock of regional theatre, says Arts Council Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

Pantomime is “an absolute bedrock” for regional theatre. ✨

This BBC article, featuring Arts Council England CEO, Darren Henley, highlights how panto builds audiences, supports local venues and gives many families their first theatre experience.

Read or listen 👇
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A lovely surprise to see @daphnethecat.com as a question in The Guardian quiz this morning. Just don’t tell her I got the answer wrong @katebevan.com

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I keep hearing that we need to ‘socialise’ something with the team - I have no idea what it means

Ballet Shoes @nationaltheatre.org.uk was just as magical as I hoped it would be

Great culture can save lives. Literally.

Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

A Black, female actor performs on stage. Red strips of fabric hang behind her as part of the set, and she holds a large round bowl. Her eyes are closed.

Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work?

We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇
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Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje
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One for you @afahynes.bsky.social

Happy Smol Paul Day - Cromwell has donated her pocket money in his honour

My nemesis in cardigan wearing weather.

England cricket fans at 6am
England cricket fans at 9.45am

This always a lovely festive thing to do (even if it is only November!) 📚🎄

Morning Daphne. Crom is going to the vet this morning as she has a manky eye 😿

Hang it in the Louvre; I hear there's room...
(Photo @aaronscott_dp)

Cromwell and I have voted for Daphne and keeping fingers and paws crossed that she is Miss March!

Yep, have to agree with you

One of my favourite museums. And you were right about the Cartier exhibition - quite fancied the Manchester tiara or one of the feline brooches