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James Loxley @oldnorthroad.bsky.social

No way is he England’s second greatest playwright. Often astonishing verse, but dramatic architecture is usually ropey as hell. What does Ben have to do to get a break?

aug 31, 2025, 8:38 pm • 9 0

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John Kuhn @johnmkuhn.bsky.social

wondering if it's somehow connected to this, presented without comment:

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sep 1, 2025, 5:26 pm • 2 0 • view
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James Loxley @oldnorthroad.bsky.social

Oh no

sep 1, 2025, 5:27 pm • 1 0 • view
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Hester L-J @starcrossed2018.bsky.social

I think it's more likely Born With Teeth, which is in preview at the moment? (at least I hope so). (That cover though *shudder*)

sep 1, 2025, 5:29 pm • 2 0 • view
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Emma Smith @oldfortunatus.bsky.social

It’s all very odd. I mean, hard to know whether this is what we need newspaper opinion pieces for right now…?

aug 31, 2025, 9:27 pm • 3 0 • view
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Hester L-J @starcrossed2018.bsky.social

In the days of B Johnson I boringly opined about UK politics being in thrall to the Falstaffian. Perhaps this is a sign that it's now becoming Faustian?? (but, yes, very odd).

sep 1, 2025, 5:21 pm • 2 0 • view
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James Loxley @oldnorthroad.bsky.social

When what we really need is the gimlet eye of the satirist, and an opportunity to laugh at our tormentors…

sep 1, 2025, 5:24 pm • 2 0 • view