to protect what’s left of accessibility in the West End, we must object to ATG’s takeover of TodayTix. Write to your MP + the Competition & Markets Authority I shudder at its corporate takeover A monopoly on tickets is a monopoly on audiences. 👍

Both projects were a blast with dream teams & have given me a whole new perspective on journalism. More on that soon. In meantime, if anyone now fancies giving me a national newspaper & £5m, my DMs are open! 😂 4/

Earlier this year, I lost my beloved job at my beloved Observer when the Guardian, in its great wisdom, gave the newspaper away to a podcast company...who promptly sacked me. So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!! 1/

Hello all, this Sunday’s free problem and answer is the next tweet in this thread. It’s about the intensity of an affair and it’s fallout. If you could repost that would be great so more people can know where to find me now I’m no longer at The Guardian

We're delighted to announce #IndhuRubasingham’s first new season of shows, marking an exciting next chapter for the #NationalTheatre 🎉 Big stories told in bold ways – 16 new productions brought to life by some of the world’s leading artists. Let's get stuck in 👇

My regular Observer column will continue at the paper’s new home, but I can’t understate how sorely I’m going to miss working with the brilliant New Review editorial team: @JaneFerg @ImogenCarter @sarah_donaldson @kathryn42 and others have been invaluable colleagues and anchors.

Raoul Peck's new film, "Orwell: 2+2=5" will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. https://t.co/7nvyazSyVc So proud to have produced this film. See also: @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social

Six years ago, I walked into the lair of the tech gods - TED - to warn them democracy may not survive technology. In fact, I was the one who almost didn’t survive. This year I returned & called them data rapists. Complicit in a coup. Collaborators.

Last week, the new owners of the Observer wrote to tell me they would *not* be issuing me with a new contract. So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so

Meet the new artistic bosses in UK theatre, at @royalcourt, @KilnTheatre, @youngvictheatre, @LivEveryPlay, @ClwydTweets, @NationalTheatre & @sheffieldlyceum.

There must be a way to save the Prince Charles Cinema from closure. It’s a cinematic cultural icon the city of London cannot afford to lose. #SaveThePCC @ThePCCLondon @allontheboard

🎥 Save The Prince Charles Cinema! This iconic London cinema is at risk of closing due to unfair rent demands. Sign the petition to protect its future #SaveThePCC https://t.co/KrOBVQyW4h via @38degrees

🎥 Save The Prince Charles Cinema! This iconic London cinema is at risk of closing due to unfair rent demands. Sign the petition to protect its future #SaveThePCC https://t.co/dP0lnJ8m37 via @38degrees

Michael Sheen - ❤️ stand for something

This is pretty nuts. First episode of Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring dropped today & it’s gone straight to no 2 in the Apple podcast news charts. It’s been a labour of love & commitment from everyone involved esp Sergei Cristo @peterjukes & @RuthAbrahams5 so huge thanks 🙏

What our govts are refusing to acknowledge is that Russia is at war with us. As ex-head of MI6 acknowledges here. The culture of denial - that's at the heart of this podcast - is actively endangering us. It's why it's so vital that denial now ends. 4/ https://t.co/G1MxQvxsDr

What a remarkable man Jimmy Carter was. Genuinely dedicated to peace & social justice - hard to imagine a starker contrast with Trump, as this interview with @carolecadwalla makes clear. https://t.co/UemuvocKZW

Quiz time: Whose lunch is it anyway? Match the authors with their meal What do @Sathnam⁩ Mark Haddon, Kevin Barry & more eat

Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year.

As we head into the Christmas break, GONUJ want to thank everyone who has supported us, with donations, statements, letters, reposts, and of course joining us on our strike days. Your solidarity is so much appreciated. Here's an update on where things stand. 🧵 (1/8)