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@dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social
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Entertainment Industry Career Advisor. Columnist for The Stage, the world's longest established theatre & acting newspaper.

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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Sending love & light Frank ❤️
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
And a Patrick Kavenagh in a pear tree? 😉 🎄love all the pics Gerry-each one powerful in its own way. 🙏🏻
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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 27/11/2025
From January 2026, The Stage will no longer appear as a weekly newspaper but rather as a monthly magazine designed for deeper reading, says Alistair Smith. Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/...
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I'm sure there's a US & international equivalent seasonal earworm but this is ours in UK 🌲🙃...
Couple Christmas shopping with man saying 'I wish we didn't have to hear I wish it could be Christmas every day song everyday between now and Christmas'.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Love this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
She came from watford so by the time she arrived it was a full rose bush 😬
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Met the future Mrs Byrne for our first date after standing for a long time with a rose in Piccadilly Circus ticket hall....having to constantly dodge between both entrance turnstiles as I wasn't sure which line she was taking 🤣
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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 05/11/2025
Obituary: Nabil Shaban — Actor who co-founded disabled-led theatre company Graeae and performed at theatres including London’s Royal Court and the National Theatre 👇
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Obituary: Nabil Shaban – actor and Graeae co-founder
Actor who co-founded disabled-led theatre company Graeae and performed at theatres including London's Royal Court and the National Theatre
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I interviewed Maureen O'Hara and joked that 'we might be related because my Mom's family name is O'Hara'. O'Hara was just her stage name. 😭🙈
Picture of actress Maureen O'Hara
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Tidal sound is way better and it's a pound cheaper per month (at least in UK). And no Ice ads or far right podcasts is a bonus.
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Richard Power @wyrdsofpower.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
I once sat in a room with Elon Musk. I watched, listened, waited ... This is it? This is the genius we’re all supposed to be in awe of? I remember feeling underwhelmed. Unimpressed ... mediocrity in this man and others like him is so normalized, so falsely praised - @duvernay.bsky.social
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Elon Musk: The Illusion of Genius
I once sat in a room with Elon Musk.
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globaltimoto 🐸 @globaltimoto.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
@duvernay.bsky.social fantastic acceptance speech. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
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Director Ava DuVernay calls on artists and historians to resist ‘criminal’ Trump
Oscar nominee warns ‘truth itself is under revision’ while receiving award at Smithsonian American history museum
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.
Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
My late Dad's absolute favorite show. He'll be queueing up at the Pearly Gates for an autograph 💔 #RIPHyacinth
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Saying it with my whole chest: #OnwardWithAvaDuVernay #Substack showcases one of the world’s great filmmakers & community leader's writing: powerful, potent & timely as her screen masterpieces. Grateful to @duvernay.bsky.social for the tee & your ongoing work for justice in art, activism & beyond.
a bald white man with sunglasses standing outdoors wearing a maroon tshirt with 'Onward with Ava Duvernay' logo
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Well, that didn't escalate quickly...
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I was just rewatching 1958 Dracula last night & thinking about this story-thank you for saving me the search 😀🙏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Barbara Shelley is brilliant in this, going from timid to vamp with much aplomb...she said she accidentally swallowed a fang while being staked but kept on screaming-true acting commitment. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Yes I had the pleasure of congratulating one of my coaching clients on her primetime TV show being commissioned...the result of several years of seed sowing 🪴 Thank you for asking 🙏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Thank you Aurora. 🙏🏻 I would have to say consistancy: not every seed will blossom but keep sowing and some will.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Writer Question for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers or anyone else with 3-5 year olds around: if they have a tablet (ie to watch cartoons, play games etc) what do they call it: "My tablet" or something else? Thank you 🙏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I don't know Colman personally but I have many friends who do and the stories of kindness & encouragement they share on a private & public front are myriad. A true star 💫
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Thank you Elaine 🙏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
I’m currently researching a feature for The Stage on the role of drama schools in today’s industry. While schools will be invited to outline the advantages of training, I’d also like to represent UK based voices who feel drama school is not the only viable route. DM or dearjohn@thestage.co.uk
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Great question. I think it would be "Everyone else is in work except me." They may not express it in those words, and it's always been a feeling many actors stuggle with-but social media has amplified it expotentially.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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Beyond Spotlight: How Actors Can Still Be Seen and Get Work.
How to keep finding castings, stay visible, and move your career forward even if you can’t afford the casting directory subscription.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
With the UK High Court case brought by #Equity against #Spotlight ending in favour of uncapped fees, my latest piece is for the increasing number of #Actors who cannot afford to stay (or join in first place) #Theatresky open.substack.com/pub/dearjohn...
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Beyond Spotlight: How Actors Can Still Be Seen and Get Work.
How to keep finding castings, stay visible, and move your career forward even if you can’t afford the casting directory subscription.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Sílim gurb é an dara ceann is ceart ach le '23ú lá' is lú an seans go gcaillfidh mé an coinne
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The tap dance finale with the steps extending across the stage is AMAZING live 💫
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Fair Political Coverage - we want to hear from ALL our parties @fairpoliticsnow.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
If you’re waking up to yet another news programme on tv or radio that is over platforming REFORM with 4 MPs and not mentioning any other opposition party, you know what to do. Sign here and get anyone else you know to sign. Fair coverage now. Takes 30 seconds petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for coverage during elections should apply at all times.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Once a year I run a Pay What You Can Weekend for ADHD creative coaching. Link is now open. Book before 8pm Mon 25 Aug & discount applies (sessions can be taken later). You don't need a formal diagnosis. Please share for or DM for more details. johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
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1-to-1 Specialist Coaching for ADHD Creatives (Actors, Writers & Artists)
Your brain works differently. Your coaching should too. Lived-experience one to one support for creatives with ADHD — from someone who has built a successful 30 year career and helped many others do t...
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
If you are going to doubt any aspect of yourself today, make it your doubts. That way you can focus more energy on your talent.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Not even a year yet, and Washington is now a sundown town 😡😪
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Those who refuse to learn the lessons of history are busy making sure nobody else learns them either 🤢
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Princess Aura was so far ahead of her time. Such an assertive character in a time when most sci-fi females were just there to be rescued. So sorry Priscilla Lawson didn't get more lead roles after.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Looks like #AI is here to stay. Would welcome thoughts on how #actors might use it in ways that practically-and ethically-help their process, career etc?
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Happy Birthday Marsha
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Dm'd with my email. Absolutely encourage socials breaks, counterintuive as they are for creative freelancers.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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Surviving Toxic Mentors
What too many performers and creatives endure—and why it’s time we called it out.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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Surviving Toxic Mentors
What too many performers and creatives endure—and why it’s time we called it out.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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The ‘Big Break’ That Nearly Broke Me
(and why I’m still in the game.)
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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The ‘Big Break’ That Nearly Broke Me
(and why I’m still in the game.)
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Acting industry myths mess with actors’ heads. “You’re only as good as your last job.” “Stage confidence = career confidence.” “Talent should be enough.” My course starts there. Bust myths. Build a plan that works. 👉 tinyurl.com/ActorReboot
Acting myths make the job harder (white text on blue) You are only as good as last job-untrue  (white text on blue) Confidence onstage should equal confidence off. Nope-you are human (white text on blue) Talent is all you need. Untrue  (white text on blue)
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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · 06/08/2025
I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Always happy to offer any advice that might help. You are a breath of honesty, artistry and fresh air here as you were in the sunk-X-place.
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
It was a jigsaw falling into place feeling. Euphoria-total focus on that aspect of my being-then grief for what might have been-then integration with the rest of me and then...work in progress. Now I coach neurodivergent creatives-there are a lot of us. 🙂 johnbyrneresources.gumroad.com/l/fsbhju
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1-to-1 Specialist Coaching for ADHD Creatives (Actors, Writers & Artists)
Your brain works differently. Your coaching should too. Lived-experience one to one support for creatives with ADHD — from someone who has built a successful 30 year career and helped many others do t...
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dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social @dearjohnbyrne.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Ar aigh libh! 💫
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