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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

End of an era. Known as a champion of truth among journalists, a God among skinny pigs and a legend among Leeds fans. Put simply there is no man I would rather share rooftop views, Kerala-inspired feasts and cocktails with. Thank you for everything! 💙💛#MOT

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A wee note to say Aug 4 will be my final working day at the YEP after seven brilliant years. Two more pods and a couple of ratings to rage at, then time for a change. Will shortly be able to say more about what's next and it's still entirely focused on Leeds United, so it won't be goodbye. #lufc

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Congrats to @cpoconnor87.bsky.social and everyone involved in Through It All Together, nominated for Best New Play and Best Regional Production at the WhatsOnStage Awards. #lufc Now let's vote for them to win here: awards.whatsonstage.com/26th-annual-...

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26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Vote now – Awards.WhatsOnStage.com

Voting is now open for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards You can find out who wins live at the event on 8 March 2026 - tickets are still on sale now. This year, voters who opt in to receive mailings...

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Even a broken clock... #lufc

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LL @wilsonleeds.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Voting aside, this was a very moving, well crafted piece of work. My accomplice for the evening was a Chelsea fan- and he was moved to tears. Bravo and good luck. 🤞

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Reminder that you can nominate Through It All Together for Best Regional Production & Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards. Vote Here: awards.whatsonstage.com/26th-annual-...

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

😂this made me laugh! A bit like a moment of comic relief in a play, which I happen to write, this provided some temporary relief from the very heavy drama unfolding for Leeds United.

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The Inside Elland Road podcast - correctly predicting Leeds United #lufc www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxP7...

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Correctly predicting Leeds United, Wolves game review and Bournemouth preview.

YouTube video by Inside Elland Road Podcast

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

My podcast partner is putting on a Leeds United themed play as part of an exhibition honouring the life and art of Joshua Van Leader, a former Thorp Arch academy keeper, who died in 2022. #lufc www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Leeds United News: Whites themed play in honour of ex-academy keeper who died in 2022

A play about a Leeds United fan will form part of an exhibition in honour of a Thorp Arch academy player and fashion designer who died in 2022.

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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen." www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...

Lara stood behind her wheelchair holding the handles. Caption: “I thought if I called myself a ‘disabled actor’ people wouldn’t want to work with me. But it’s important, it’s part of my identity.”
Lara Wilson, actor/director

Lara on stage with finger raised pointing dynamically at another actor. Caption: “Leeds Conservatoire and especially Erin Carter, who is head of drama there, encouraged me to embrace having a wheelchair and to use it as a creative tool...That was a liberating moment for me and boosted my self-belief.”

Lara sat in a chair giving feebback to an actor sat opposite with script in hand. Caption: “We need to show young people, no matter who they are or what their background, that they can have a career in the arts.”

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Josh was many things - a talented footballer who came through the Leeds United academy, as well as a fashion designer, writer, and painter, to name just a few. It's an honour to be a small part in celebrating him❤️ More: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/arts-and-cul...

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Leeds Community Art Exhibition aims to tackle mental health stigma

A community art exhibition and programme of wellbeing events is to be held in Leeds to celebrate the beautiful works of the late Artist and Fashion Designer, Joshua Van Leader, and help break down the...

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Jim’s never told his story to anyone before, but tonight he’s going to tell it to you… We've add a new date for The Life and Soul performance as part of the exhibition celebrating the life of Joshua Van Leader! Book Here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jvl-inspir...

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JVL - Inspire to Inspire - The Life and Soul

First produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company, The Life and Soul is a 30 min theatrical performance about male mental health.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Jim’s always been a character, just like his Dad, and spends most of his life between the bookies, the pub and Elland Road. He’s always had this lingering feeling though that he doesn’t quite fit into this world, that there’s something different about him, something wrong…

A man stands with his fists clenched over his face in anguish. Behind him is a partially empty pint of beer and a Leeds United scarf.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Ha! I've been on Bluesky the whole time 😊

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GeorginaJoelle @georginajoelle.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Leeds folk, football fans, everyone - if you can still get tickets, #throughitalltogether is an incredible, emotional rollercoaster. I’ve never seen @reecedinsdale.bsky.social in anything I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed and this is no exception. Fabulous performance. 💛💙

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Karl @kar1os.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Saw #ThroughItAllTogether last night. We loved it! I'd urge all #lufc fans to see it. We are currently caring for my wife's mum who is living with dementia. So it resonated with us on a lot of levels. Everyone involved should be very proud! Really nice to chat with @deansmith7.bsky.social after too.

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MrsBooga @mrsbooga.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Me & @boogalord.bsky.social watched Through it All Together today. What a fantastic show. Such a well written, moving story. Great performance by the whole cast. We laughed & cried. Lovely to see @reecedinsdale.bsky.social & some of the cast after the show. #ThroughItAllTogether #LeedsPlayhouse

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

When all your weeks of hard work pays dividends. Thank you 🙌 #ThroughItAllTogether at Leeds Playhouse

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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Brilliant email from Rachel at #LeedsPlayhouse just now inviting attendees of tonight's press night of #ThroughItAllTogether by @cpoconnor87.bsky.social to wear football tops (specifically @leedsunited.com) I hope lots of people take up the offer. I'd love to see a lot more cross-culture in theatre.

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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Our @cpoconnor87.bsky.social has written a beautiful new play about an ordinary Yorkshire couple with an extraordinary passion for #LeedsUnited, navigating life with #dementia. You're going to need to book now as it's selling fast! #lufc #bielsa www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/throug...

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Through It All Together - Leeds Playhouse

A love letter to Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds United and the bond that unites families and fans.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Ballaghaderreen so is a Mayo for GAA tbf! Nah we're all good mate! Hope you're well.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I promise this isn't about money or selfishness. Here's a bit about how I view those topics: chris-oconnor.co.uk/altruism/ Hope this clears it up a bit - promise I've had the best intentions with this piece. Also my family hail from Roscommon/Mayo btw so am there regularly!

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Altruism and Giving What We Can Pledge By Chris O'Connor

Explore Chris O'Connor's journey in altruism, including his commitment to the Giving What We Can Pledge & his insights on Effective Altruism.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I couldn't write about that period and not have him as a small part of it. It is though, in a small way, a thank you to him and he will be invited as he was a fan of the Leeds Playhouse and wrote to them about the important work they do for the 'soul of Leeds' and visited with his family.

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cpoconnor87.bsky.social @cpoconnor87.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Hey Mol, writer of the play here. Just to clarify - the play is about a couple, one of which has recently been diagnosed with dementia, following Leeds United during the period of time in which they got promoted. It is not about Bielsa - but the effect Leeds United and football can have on people.

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