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Playwright | Dramaturg | Baker 🍞 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ https://jgpickthall-theatre.squarespace.com/

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πŸ“’LOOK WHO IS AVAILABLE FOR 2025/2026!πŸ“’

I'm looking to get some projects booked for the next year, offering my services as a Writer, Dramaturg and various other theatrical roles!

Be sure to check out my website (link in bio) for more information and to get in touch!

05.05.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weird how I’ve now seen three musicals which are β€˜20th Century female singer has tempestuous relationship with personal-professional male partner then goes on to have more successful solo career’, it should be its own genre.

04.07.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There should be an academic study into 'Middle Aged Men and their Absurd Choice of T Shirts'.

01.07.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liminal Spaces but it's Tom and Jerry backgrounds.

28.06.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Help DE-MYS-TIFY support working-class actors We are raising money for DE-MYS-TIFY, to continue the work we do supporting actors from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Sadly, we didn't get funding for the next term of DE-MYS-TIFY 😞

Here's how you can help:

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-de-my...

18.06.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Looking back through some old university essays; a little baffled honestly how I got a First in this one when it includes gems like this:

15.06.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would definitely like to connect with a director and a producer to be part of a team in developing my neurodivergent monologue 'Mozart's Comfort Blanket', with the aim of taking it to the Edinburgh Fringe next year.

I genuinely want to make this happen...!

26.05.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’LOOK WHO IS AVAILABLE FOR 2025/2026!πŸ“’

I'm looking to get some projects booked for the next year, offering my services as a Writer, Dramaturg and various other theatrical roles!

Be sure to check out my website (link in bio) for more information and to get in touch!

05.05.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Together Forever! went live this week at The Bread & Roses Theatre and audiences have been loving it!

We are over the moon to have received such positive responses, so here are some of the thoughts and words some of our audiences were happy to share with us!

18.04.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just three performances left to see my show!

Audiences have been loving Together Forever! so far, which is so motivating as a writer, and it would wonderful to see as many of you there as possible!

17.04.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: James Pickthall We sat down with James Pickthall, whose newest show Together Forever!, comes to The Bread & Roses Theatre from 15-19th April.

I got interviewed by A Young(ish) Perspective about Together Forever! and myself as a writer!

Have a read!

ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2025/04/11/i...

11.04.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The team and I have been working extremely hard on this project and I must say, I am really excited to be bringing to script to life with an incredible team of creatives!

It would be wonderful for people to come and see my official London debut and help support a new company!

08.04.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONE WEEK AWAY!😍

Together Forever! goes live at The Bread & Roses Theatre from the 15th - 19th April.

Don't miss out on this satirical anthology of short comedies all about the crazy things we do when relationships break down.

πŸ“… Tue 15 - Sat 19 April
🎫 Link in bio
πŸ“ The Bread & Roses Theatre

08.04.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Trying to look for the British Left on here… and they don’t seem to have bothered? Or, they did about 3 months ago then gave up? What gives? They can’t seriously all still be on Twitter…

06.04.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for Bread Bin Theatre Company's writing project 'Full Rich Day'. Their new scheme is called 'In Regard To', and this poster specifically relates to Bread Bin's new show, 'Together Forever!'

Poster for Bread Bin Theatre Company's writing project 'Full Rich Day'. Their new scheme is called 'In Regard To', and this poster specifically relates to Bread Bin's new show, 'Together Forever!'

Full Rich Day returns with a new writing-response project, In Regard To! Our aim is to encourage early-career writers to lean into their creative inspiration after watching a theatre show and compose a ten-minute response script to be showcased with an audience over Zoom.

As part of this inaugural opportunity, we are inviting all writers who come to see Together Forever! to write a ten-minute short play in response to the production. All scripts will be read (and will receive feedback) by the team at Bread Bin, and a shortlist of five selected writers will get the opportunity to see their work performed.

Full Rich Day returns with a new writing-response project, In Regard To! Our aim is to encourage early-career writers to lean into their creative inspiration after watching a theatre show and compose a ten-minute response script to be showcased with an audience over Zoom. As part of this inaugural opportunity, we are inviting all writers who come to see Together Forever! to write a ten-minute short play in response to the production. All scripts will be read (and will receive feedback) by the team at Bread Bin, and a shortlist of five selected writers will get the opportunity to see their work performed.

There is no limit to what the scripts explore, though we request a cast limit of two actors. To be eligible, writers must have seen a performance from the 15th – 19th April and must highlight what part of the show inspired their writing.

The window for submissions will be open from Wednesday 16th April and will close on Friday 25th. This is an unpaid opportunity, though we hope this provides a great chance for emerging writers to both introduce themselves to Bread Bin, and to form new networks with other creatives.

There is no limit to what the scripts explore, though we request a cast limit of two actors. To be eligible, writers must have seen a performance from the 15th – 19th April and must highlight what part of the show inspired their writing. The window for submissions will be open from Wednesday 16th April and will close on Friday 25th. This is an unpaid opportunity, though we hope this provides a great chance for emerging writers to both introduce themselves to Bread Bin, and to form new networks with other creatives.

πŸ“’OPPORTUNITY FOR WRITERS!πŸ“’

Full Rich Day returns with a new writing-response project, In Regard To! Our aim is to encourage early-career writers to lean into their creative inspiration after watching a theatre show and compose a ten-minute response script to be showcased with an audience over Zoom.

05.04.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we approach two weeks away from the opening night of our new show Together Forever!, we have reopened our Ko-fi page and are accepting donations from anyone who would like to support the development of the show!

ko-fi.com/breadbinthea...

31.03.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A chibi drawing of a pink haired, three winged angel holding a sword. She wears a stained glass outfit in blue, pink, and white. Behind her is a stained glass motif that says "YOU MUST SURVIVE" in the background.

A chibi drawing of a pink haired, three winged angel holding a sword. She wears a stained glass outfit in blue, pink, and white. Behind her is a stained glass motif that says "YOU MUST SURVIVE" in the background.

Hey, happy Trans day of visibility from me and from Prism! I hope you walk with light and protection today! πŸ’™πŸ’—πŸ€πŸ’—πŸ’™πŸŒˆ

31.03.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2028    πŸ” 767    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1

Not to ignore Together Forever! (two weeks away!), however I am curious to look towards my next project. So, I'm certainly curious:

Theatre friends! What should my next project be, based on these prompts?

πŸ’œ Revival of short duologue play
❀️ Verbatim-ish play about fear of flying

30.03.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ people, where are you? Let's connect!

23.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ people, where are you? Let's connect!

23.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’CALLING ALL #queer and #neurodivergent ARTISTS!

As a Queer and Neurodiverse led new writing company, Bread Bin are super keen to build up a strong network of artists of all disciplines as we look towards developing new opportunities in theatre and performance.

23.03.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰β€οΈOFFICIAL POSTER REVEALβ€οΈπŸŽ‰

We are so thrilled to share our official poster for Together Forever!, our brand new show taking place at @breadandrosestheatre from 15th - 19th April!

'Together Forever!' - Three short comedies about the crazy things we do when relationships break down. πŸ’•

19.03.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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FOUR WEEKS TO GO!😍

Together Forever! goes live at The Bread & Roses Theatre from 15th - 19th April.

Don't miss out on this satirical anthology of short comedies all about the crazy things we do when relationships break down.

πŸ“… Tue 15 - Sat 19 April
🎫 Link in bio
πŸ“ The Bread & Roses Theatre

18.03.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Theatre Producers!

I am very keen to invite any producers interested in new queer writing to my show Together Forever! at The Bread & Roses Theatre!

Would love to connect with the hopes of continuing development in the long term!

Please share if you can.

16.03.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happens to the best of us.

TOGETHER FOREVER! - Three short satirical comedies about the crazy things we do when relationships fall apart.

The Bread & Roses Theatre, 15th - 19th April 2025.

17.03.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A poster for Bread Bin Theatre Company's new show, 'Together Forever!', featuring a dejected young man holding a bouquet of flowers, sitting along on a park bench.

A poster for Bread Bin Theatre Company's new show, 'Together Forever!', featuring a dejected young man holding a bouquet of flowers, sitting along on a park bench.

Just like the old song goes: "You give me one good reason to leave me, I'll give you ten good reason to stay."

TOGETHER FOREVER! - Three short satirical comedies about the crazy things we do when relationships fall apart.

The Bread & Roses Theatre, 15th - 19th April 2025.

16.03.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Theatre Producers!

I am very keen to invite any producers interested in new queer writing to my show Together Forever! at The Bread & Roses Theatre!

Would love to connect with the hopes of continuing development in the long term!

Please share if you can.

16.03.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰πŸ“£CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!πŸ“£πŸŽ‰

We are super excited to reveal the amazing cast for 'Together Forever!', taking place at The Bread & Roses Theatre from 15th - 19th April!

Jacob Freda playing 'Mark' and 'Everett'

Heather Campbell-Ferguson playing 'Ally' and 'Grace'

Tickets now on sale!

08.03.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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