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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

One of the more depressing obviously true things I’ve read lately.

Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Grantium latest. It's back up. But it seems to have lost (all? just my?) login details. So I click on "reset password" and get this. If you ask me a confirmation question, I'll answer it...

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Bradford! Is that... Piers Morgan? This Thursday, 10 July, is the last date on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, so it's your last chance to find out! I'll be at The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park for @bradford2025.co.uk, and I'd love to see you there. Tickets: bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin...

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Bradford! I'll be at The Beacon, Cliffe Castle Park next Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm as part of @bradford2025.co.uk. It's the last stop on the #ImaginaryFriends tour, and I'd love you to join me. 🎟️ bradford2025.co.uk/event/imagin... #Bradford2025

Promotional image (by Casey Orr) for Imaginary Friends, showing Dan, wearing a white shirt and a black bow tie, bracing himself as a joke plastic gun fires a white, square piece of fabric with a smiley emoji on it.

Text reads:

Alphabetti Theatre, Daniel Bye and ARC Stockton present IMAGINARY FRIENDS

'Captivating and illuminating' The Independent
'Bye is an exceptional storyteller' Exeunt Theatre Magazine
'Riveting, funny and thoughtful' The Guardian

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Only a couple of days to go until I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social in Farsley, Leeds. Want to know a bit more about what to expect? Here's an excerpt from the very beginning of the show...

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

One week to go, Leeds! Fancy joining me for a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do. I'll be at @oldwoollen.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends next Thursday 12 June. See you there!

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Leeds! Is that... Piers Morgan? Find out when I bring #ImaginaryFriends to @oldwoollen.bsky.social next Thursday 12 June. 'Imaginary Friends... captivates the audience through Daniel Bye's sharp wit and compelling performance'(@thereviewshub.bsky.social) It would be great to see you there.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

In London this weekend? There are still a couple of chances to see #ImaginaryFriends at @sohotheatre.bsky.social. Come along tonight or tomorrow (Fri 23 - Sat 24 May), I'd love to see you. 'A genius blend of satirical performance & stand up comedy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - thank you, Ovation Radio! 📸 Benjamin Smith

Dan sitting in a yellow chair and looking over his shoulder with a smile on his face in a production shot from the show.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

'a keen reliance on storytelling... makes the show stand out from the crowd.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks, LondonTheatre1! I'm at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with #ImaginaryFriends until this Sat 24 May. I'd love you to come and see it: sohotheatre.com/events/imagi... (📸 Benjamin Smith)

A man in glasses, wearing a black jacket over an open-necked checked shirt, is pointing at something as he speaks into a microphone on stage.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

LONDON! I'll be at @sohotheatre.bsky.social with Imaginary Friends from this Mon 19 - Sat 24 May. It's my first new solo show for seven years, and I'd really love to see you there. 'An introspective exploration of saying the inside thoughts out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young(ish) Perspective 📸 Benjamin Smith

A man in glasses, wearing a black jacket over an open-necked checked shirt, is looking upwards (as if at something in the distance) as he speaks into a microphone on stage.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

The Imaginary Friends tour is nearing its end, but if you're in London or Yorkshire, you still have chance to catch it! 13 May - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 15 May - Cast, Doncaster 19-24 May - Soho Theatre, London 12 June - Old Woollen, Leeds Booking links at www.danielbye.co.uk

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Lancaster friends! I'm bringing #ImaginaryFriends to @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social this weekend (Sat 10 & Sun 11 May) and it would be lovely to see you there. A Young(ish) Perspective kindly described it as 'something masterful that deserves a watch'. Come and see what you think. 📸 Benjamin Smith

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

If you want to know who this is falling from a building, why he's falling - and if he's falling - come to Imaginary Friends! This week I'll be at: Wed 7 May: @tbtlake.bsky.social Thu 8 May: Arts Centre Washington Sat 10 - Sun 11 May: @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social It would be great to see you!

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Manchester friends! I'm bringing my new show IMAGINARY FRIENDS to HOME this Thu 1 - Sat 3 May, and I would really love to see you there. Please spread the word! Tell your friends, bring your friends... #HOMEmcr

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Bristol! I'll be at Tobacco Factory Theatres with Imaginary Friends tomorrow and Wednesday (Tues 22 - Wed 23 Apr.) Fancy a surreal, disturbing and electrifying rollercoaster ride through the looking glass of the 21st-century media hellscape? Of course you do! It would be great to see you there.

A man in glasses wearing a black jacket over an open-necked checked shirt points as he speaks into a microphone while performing.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

How do you hear good advice in a world with the volume turned up to eleven? Next up on the Imaginary Friends tour are @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social (Wed 16 - Thu 17 Apr) and Tobacco Factory Theatres (Tue 22 - Wed 23 Apr). Oxford and Bristol friends, I'd love to see you there! (📸 Benjamin Smith)

A man in glasses wearing a black jacket over an open-necked checked shirt smiles as he looks over his shoulder. He is sitting on a yellow chair.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I’ve struggled to fit in running lately. In February I hardly ran at all, the first time I can remember work being so busy as to drown out exercise. This month I’m rebuilding and today I spent a happy free morning on a long run to Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton.

The hill Roseberry Topping in the far distance. In the foreground farm tracks and trees.

The hill Roseberry Topping in the middle distance. In the foreground, a farm track edged by hedgerows.

Roseberry Topping getting nearer. The foreground is a grassy track lined by hedgerows.

Me (a bespectacled white man in a peaked cap and running gear) in front of a trig pillar. Blue sky with wispy clouds behind.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Is that ... Piers Morgan? - Imaginary Friends tours from next month. - Full dates at www.danielbye.co.uk

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

ROBIN HOOD is open! Anarchism for kids! A climbing, fighting, dancing singing revolution revelation. A contemporary medieval urban forest theatre show. Directed by Jenni Jackson, songs by Verity Standen, design by April Dalton, lighting by Bethany Gupwell, absolute DREAM TEAM. (Written by me tho.)

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Ted says hi, or definitely would if he were awake.

A large black cat sleeping on a lap. Photograph pov the owner of the lap.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Went for a run. Fell over twice. Blood (not shown). Sunshine. No emails. Would recommend.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

An image of joy for your Saturday.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Just cleared out the office I’ve enjoyed working in for the past year. Not only is this a sad moment of transition, now I have to figure out where the hell I put all these books.

Several large boxes of books, haphazardly piled.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

An image of joy for your Friday.

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Daniel Bye @danielbye.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

When they grow up they’ll take over your whole sofa.

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