Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Hello Blue Sky-ers. Here's a colour coordinated poster for our next Drama@TheDepot. Join us for more short plays at Leith Depot on March 2nd. Save the date! 022
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Greetings Blue Sky-ers Popping in here to let you know Drama@TheDepot is back on Monday (12th January) with a bunch of Resolutions, 6 ten minute ones to be exact. New writing at Leith Depot, 8pm. Tickets 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/penpal-pro...eventbrite.co.ukPenPal Productions Presents - Drama @ The Depot - Resolution6 pint-sized plays written by Edinburgh-based playwrights, rehearsed on the day & read script-in-hand in the evening by professional actors 033
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025I guess insomnia got to be good for something, eh #auroraborealis #Edinburgh 000
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Hey, pals. Poster reveal and a wee reminder we are back on Monday, November 3rd with another #dramaatthedepot Save the date! #pintsizedplays #newwriting #playwrighting #scriptinhandperformance 011
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Here is our fantastic line up of playwrights for Drama@TheDepot *tomorrow* Monday September 1st at Leith Depot. See you there for a Feast of short plays. 8pm start. Tickets available here tinyurl.com/5n7m99tt 032
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Right, pals. It's poster time! Mark your calendars for July 7th. We have a crackin line up for you (as always) look out for more details soon. 011
Reposted by J FranklinAll Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Here's the team for this month's @penpalproductions.bsky.social event. It's the big #Edinburgh900 event at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social and here are your director, eight writers and five actors. Heroes all! Pic: @thomdibdin.bsky.social 144
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 17/05/2025This is going to be great. Eight new plays for a Fiver! Be good to see you there #newwriting 020
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 15/05/2025We are delighted to be working with amazing Edinburgh-based talent on Tales of the City. Eight short plays inspired by #Edinburgh900 Tickets available here scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:59... 121
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Our Tales of the City event is next Monday! Take a look at all the writing talent whose short plays about Edinburgh you can see for only £5! Quick, get your tickets here scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:59... Part of Edinburgh900 011
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 13/05/2025I have a ten minute play in this, inspired by Edinburgh's claim to be a City of Enlightenment. It may involve cobblestones (or setts, if you're being picky) and a certain philosopher's toe. Come find out more. 020
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Things are warming up here in Edinburgh and it's not just the weather. We are fast approaching our #Edinburgh900 event on May 19th @scotstorycentre.bsky.social We have 8 amazing playwrights scrieving away on short plays written especially for this event. More details soon Ticket link below 135
Reposted by J FranklinThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 18/04/2025"Even if [autistics] never created a single piece of art or simply existed, their life would not be a tragedy. There would still be joy. Not because autistic people are naturally angelic, but bc they are human beings with inherent value." @ericmgarcia.bsky.social: uk.news.yahoo.com/rfk-jr-calls...uk.news.yahoo.comRFK Jr calls autism an ‘epidemic’ and a tragedy. As an autistic journalist, I have some commentsANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Health Secretary wilfully misreads data that should be celebrated, not feared, writes Eric Garcia 623170
Reposted by J FranklinThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 15/04/2025Autism has nothing to do with vaccines, or any kind of post-birth exposure or environmental factor. In fact, research shows that "autism is hereditary and therefore does run in families. […] The remaining cases likely stem from non-inherited mutations." medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #autismmedschool.ucla.eduIs Autism Genetic? | UCLA Medical SchoolIs autism genetic? What causes autism? Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind answers common ASD questions for Autism Awareness Month. 213848
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Meet our playwrights for Drama@TheDepot, Rise and Shine edition. Join this lovely lot at Leith Depot on Monday April 7th at 8pm, for some perfect pint-sized plays. Tickets available here tinyurl.com/3bys28fu p.s we tend to sell out so get in quick! 054
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Hey Blue Sky, here's some actual Blue Sky from Edinburgh today. Good to catch the sun 🌞 030
Reposted by J FranklinF-Bomb Theatre @fbombtheatre.bsky.social · 21/02/2025We are seeking a female-identifying, Edinburgh-based director for our upcoming outdoor theatre show in May 2025, MONUMENTAL, as part of @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Edinburgh 900 celebrations. Applications close 10am Friday 7 March. fbombtheatre.co.uk/opportunities 068
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Will you look at that, a whole year of Drama@TheDepot 🎉 A year ago we didn't even know if anyone would turn up! Thanks to all of you who have helped to make it such a success. What a year it's been. We're still here and still growing this project, back on April 7th. See you soon! 051
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Coming up this Monday! Got a wee piece in there this month. 021
Reposted by J FranklinPenPal Productions @penpalproductions.bsky.social · 31/01/2025We have an amazing line-up on Monday, very excited to have all these fantastic creatives joining us at Leith Depot for our pint-sized play night, Up in the Air. Tickets available here tinyurl.com/3m6rc58b We do tend to sell out, so grab one now! 023
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Delighted to be back at Drama@TheDepot with such a great line-up 010
Reposted by J FranklinFilmhouse Edinburgh @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Come and work with us! We’re looking for an excellent individual who can plan and deliver Filmhouse’s objectives around formal education initiatives and informal learning activities – could that be you? Someone you know? Please share! filmhouse.org.uk/learning-off... 12224
J Franklin @franklyfranklin.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Well, hello Blue Sky. Looks like I'm in the right place to tell you I have wee play being performed script-in-hand at Leith Depot this Monday, Nov 25th Be lovely to see you there Tickets slightly cheaper in advance (plus it has sold out the last two times!) Link here tinyurl.com/yrpj6sje 020
