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Actor, Theatre Practitioner, Trainer, Facilitator, Business Actor, occasional writer. Founder of @findingthewill.bsky.social (Shakespeare in Primary/Special Schools). MSer but not giving in to it. No DMs if I don’t know you - I will block you🙏 #FBPE 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In 20 years, we've worked with approx 40,000 young people. To mark this, our 20th academic year, we want a Christmas card designed by anyone who has crossed our path in the last 2 decades. Find out more by clicking the link. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/christmas-ca...
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Christmas Card #20 - Help! We need YOUR design! - Finding the Will
Christmas is 11 weeks away and we need help! We want you to design our 2026 Christmas card in this, the 20th academic year of Finding the Will!
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 An undercover investigation shown on Channel 4 exposed Reform figures allegedly breaking the law over foreign funding. Now demand a full criminal investigation. Sign the petition. 🔥 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/in...
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Sign the petition to hold politicians to account
Together, we can make sure no one - however rich or powerful they may be - is allowed to take us or our democracy for a ride.
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/
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Prime Minister – put the arts in your 10-year plan for the UK | Campaign for the Arts
Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
@findingthewill.bsky.social Saying Goodbye is never easy, but when you know, you know. Read how we're saying goodbye to a past life, a practitioner + a few of the 1370 children we've worked with this year. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @pitlochryft.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/goodbye-to-1...
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Goodbye to 1370 joyous children? Surely not! - Finding the Will
Read on to discover why we're saying goodbye to Ffion (for now) and why Jules has said goodbye to live public performance.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Am I the only person who is outraged by this? @travelodgeuk.bsky.social charging £429.50 per night (saver rate) midweek on the North Circular ffs!! I want to book 8 nights there for work but this will bankrupt me. #gobsmacked #unhappy Can you justify @travelodgeuk.bsky.social? I’ll wait.
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
We had a fantastic week with Y4 at #MontpelierPrimary Ealing last week. #Macbeth has never been decapitated to such instantaneous applause, such was the adult audience engagement (+remarkable prop). Good job, all 90 actors! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @cssf-uk.bsky.social @msgreenhalgh.bsky.social
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I've had to pull the car over to let you all know I've just spotted a van advertising a doggy day care centre in Norwich called... Scent-a-Barks. SCENT-A-BARKS
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy birthday Shakespeare! From Jules (as heard on @lbc.co.uk @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social)
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
It's #MSAwarenessWeek here in the UK. I've been reflecting on the theme of 'Challenging Assumptions - pause, listen, learn'. So here are my thoughts, turns out I had quite a lot to say. #MS #MSAwareness @mssocietyuk.bsky.social @shiftms.bsky.social youtu.be/_LfStWdpl5c
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MS Awareness Week 2026 Ramble
YouTube video by Jules Hobbs
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
If anyone is knocking around Cornwall on 9 April, there’s a rehearsed reading going on at Helston Old Chapel at 7.30. 1st outing, see what you think. Jennifer, Michael’s wife, discovers why he’s always been so keen to exclude her from his social life. #AWomanMoved #othering #movingon
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
For those without a mum and those who are not a mum (sometimes it’s a double whammy), be kind to yourselves today of all days - and that goes for all the wonderful men out there without a mum too❤️ Here's to mine - love you Mum wherever you are xx
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Delighted that #MS didn't stop me last month from working with another 160 children - knackered by the end of it mind! #moretomethanMS @olivemanwells.bsky.social @carolinewyatt.bsky.social @themswire.bsky.social @shiftms.bsky.social @ukmsregister.bsky.social
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Janet Nestor @janetnestor.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Our greatest strength comes from how much we are same.
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
If you want some top chat up lines in time for Valentine's Day, read on...... #TwelfthNight and much more. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @msgreenhalgh.bsky.social @proenglishtheatre.bsky.social @headteacherupdate.bsky.social @secretheadteacher.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/4-amazing-wa...
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4 Amazing Ways to get through January! - Finding the Will
January - how do you get through it? With 400 young people, 4 plays, 1 Project Week and 12 workshops - that's how!
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
He’s “a historian”, didn’t you know……
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
stoptrump.org.uk/sign-bbc-let... The words came out of his mouth, not necessarily in that order granted, but he still said them. So, stand your ground #BBC, own the mistake but don't pay a penny.
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Sign the letter: The BBC must not pay Trump a penny
Stop Trump Coalition
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The plan to take jewellery from refugees is a new low for the Labour government. Reverse this inhumane policy. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/refugees-jew... I mean, apparently wedding rings are safe, but really - who in their right mind thinks this is a good idea? What have we, as a nation, become?
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Petition: Taking refugees’ jewellery: stop the cruelty
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
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Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I’m 62 today and, even with #SPMS, I am far from done!
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
This👇@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and Lisa Nandy. If you agree that Drama in Schools is essential, please share.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Amidst the madness of this sad and dangerous world we're living in, today is my Dad's 91st birthday. I miss him every day, but today seems particularly hard. His mantra was 'Keep Smiling' - I'm trying Dad, I really am. Love you xx
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Love this! In a world where everything and everywhere is s**t right now, we need this. This is why the arts should not be cut.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
OK, it's official. Thanks to the immense generosity of 72 donors and many others offline, I've now passed £2600 in fundraising for Wessex MS Therapy Centre. The fund closes on Thursday. Can't thank everyone enough #MS #nevergiveup #skydive #15000ft #done localgiving.org/fund.../Jule...
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Thank goodness we still have you @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and the illustrator, kOrkyPaul.
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Imagine a five y/o boy alone on a stage reciting Shakespeare - magical. Don't imagine, click below and you can hear it. #Tempest #Reception #Dream #teamwork @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/how-you-chas...
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How you chase your dream (in 1 easy lesson) - Finding the Will
Have a listen - I dare you not smile! Be like Mario and keep chasing your dream..
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
This week we are working at the wonderful Barkston & Syston CofE Primary School, Lincs. The whole school is performing #TheTempest tomorrow. I won't lie, the 4 & 5 year olds in Reception are set to steal the show..... @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social
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2Tone4Real @2tone4real.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Da-da-da-daaaaa 🎶
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
This month we've worked with 300 children and there's another 200 waiting for us. Do they enjoy Shakespeare? You bet! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @headteacherchat.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/do-children-...
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Do children really enjoy Shakespeare? A question often asked.
"Do children really enjoy Shakespeare?" A question answered by 300 children so far this month with a resounding "Yes"! Read on to find out more.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
#TwelfthNight with 90 actors aged 8&9 - what could possibly go wrong? @headteacherchat.bsky.social @secretheadteacher.bsky.social @michaelrosen.bsky.social
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Now brace yourselves - I did a little thing yesterday. You might want to grab a cuppa, coz it turns out that it goes on for over 5 minutes (sorry about that)! If you run out of time, just skip to the end. #MSAwarenessWeek hashtag#MSConversations youtu.be/2zlzQWJKvtY?...
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#MSAwarenessWeek 2025 - the gift that keeps on giving (my story so far).
YouTube video by Jules Hobbs
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
It’s MS Awareness week (28 April- 4 May). The theme this year is #MSConversations and I’m happy to talk about it,so please….👇
Poster for #MSConversations. Blue background, white speech bubble saying If you want to start a conversation about my MS,ask me…
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare - and thank you for paying the rent/mortgage for the last 30 odd years. @findingthewill.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @andyserkis.bsky.social www.findingthewill.com/about-us/
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About Us - Finding the Will
FINDING THE WILL was founded in 2007 by Jules Hobbs and Richard Curnow. Jules and Richard met in 1990 at the English Speaking Theatre of Hamburg. After
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
We feel your pain, and stand with you. #nevergivein
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
One of those lovely 'by accident' discoveries. Granted, it won't give @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social a run for his money, but I was only 8 when I wrote it. It's a bit Spike Milligan don't you think? Only look back to see how far you've come (still only 5' though, 54 years later) #poetry #childhood
A handwritten poem in pencil on white paper. Some crossings out in the middle and no punctuation! Very early joined up writing.
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Trust and fly! That's what I'll be doing in 14 weeks from today. If you want to join the 24 donors already flying with me click below (every nervous flinch will be captured on film) #MS #skydive for Wessex MS Therapy Centre 🙏 Doing what I can while I can Help Wessex MS Therapy Centre raising money.
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Jules Hobbs - Leap Into The Unknown | Localgiving
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I mean this is simply wrong isn't it? chng.it/GkyhjxwbVg
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Demand compensation for wrongfully convicted man, 5 years in prison before being acquitted
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Pretty chuffed with all this. A joy to work with 770 young people this month introducing them to Shakespeare & relating it to the world today - "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" - still so achingly true. @findingthewill.bsky.social @headteacherchat.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
March is #MSAwarenessMonth. The gift that keeps on giving. It can't be cured, often can't be ignored, so we adapt and overcome. Here's to MSers and our partners, friends and supporters everywhere ❤❤❤
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Ekō @eko.org · 28/02/2025
Trump just orchestrated one of the most shameful moments in US history. We need *all leaders* outside the US to stand up to Trump. For that we need to show they have our backing. Add your name and share this link widely, it has never been more critical to have our voices heard: WorldVsTrump.com
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World leaders: stand up to Trump, starting *now*
Donald Trump is a bully. And like any bully…we need to stand up to him. If we don’t, our international world order is in danger. He’s already threatened to annex Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Can
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
No stopping me when I get going. It seems so little but hat else ca. we do but register discontent? Support Ukraine, not Trump. Join the World Vs Trump letter: action.eko.org/a/world-lead...
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World leaders: stand up to Trump
Trump and Vance just orchestrated one of the most shameful moments in US history, live on TV.They tried to intimidate the man fighting to save his country from Russian annihilation, tried to humiliate
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
And another one - it's all we can do right now it seems. I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Think that may be a bit harsh Carol, there are lots of Americans who are feeling embarrassed enough already. Though, like you, I hope the MAGA Americans are hanging their heads in shame. I felt embarrassed to be British after the Brexit debacle but this bullying spectacle is off the chart isn’t it?
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Rewarding a bully? Is that where we are now? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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No second state visit for Trump
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.  This is the...
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