Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 22/09/2026As someone who who has seen images of my work on the Tower Toppies installation exploited by these far right extremists i fully support the Royal British legion in their position. The poppy is a universal symbol of the sacrifice of everyone who has fought & should not be used to promote Nationalism 041
Reposted by Tom PiperEuropean Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 20/09/2026British musicians should be able to take their work to audiences across Europe without being held back by paperwork, permits and new restrictions. Al Pinkerton calls for touring Europe to be made easier for British artists. It’s time to remove the barriers facing our creative industries. 44816
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I did a play @kilnTheatre about the life of Brian Epstein the Beatles manager , we couldn’t afford to play a single chord of their music ! 010
Reposted by Tom PiperCaroline Millar @carolinemillar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The obvious answer is that she should go outside but the reason she won’t is because outside public spaces are dominated by boys and girls don’t feel welcome. Which is why it’s more important than ever to @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social 011
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I particularly enjoyed ‘secret knowledge’ his book and series exposing how painters throughout history have always used the latest technologies 020
Reposted by Tom PiperThe ABTT Theatre Show @abtttheatreshow.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Your pathway to a career in theatre starts here! Education Alley at #ABTTTheatreShow 2026 is your go-to destination for training, education, and career development in theatre and live events. Join us June 3-4, 2026, at Alexandra Palace www.abtt.org.uk/abtt-theatre-show 001
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 02/05/2026www.flickermagazine.art/post/%7D perceptive review of my play @kilntheatre especially pleasing to recognise the amazing portrayal of Brian Epstein by #CallumLynchflickermagazine.art 020
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Lovely to see this exhibition @britishlibrary.bsky.social open a great collaboration with #AlanFarlieDesign #RecordLighting #DavidSudlowGraphics #ClayAnimation 020
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 18/03/2026c.org/yNVpLd85pc so depressing see another Glasgow cultural landmark facing extinction. Have always loved the print gallery.c.orgSign the PetitionSave Trongate103 from closure 002
Reposted by Tom PiperTerri Paddock @terripaddock.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Calam Lynch, Noah Ritter, William Robinson, Arthur Wilson & Eleanor Worthington-Cox have been cast in the world premiere of Please Please Me by Tom Wright, dir by @kilntheatre AD Amit Sharma. The story of Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend & ‘Fifth Beatle’ – will run at Kiln 16 Apr-29 May. 011
Reposted by Tom PiperPeter Beaumont @petersbeaumont1.bsky.social · 12/03/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comChildren killed, a school turned into a graveyard: even in wartime, we can’t accept this | Gordon BrownThere are rules and world leaders must insist they be honoured in practice and in spirit. After this atrocity in Iran, a more effective tribunal for crimes against children is essential, says former p... 031
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Just finished proof of my innocence. A wonderful read and as an alumni of Trinity who did everything I could to stay out of college it brought back some bitter sweet memories! Must try a touch of love 010
Reposted by Tom PiperDavid Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Training the 10-man curling team for the 17-day Winter Olympics costs the taxpayer £6.3m. Royal Scottish National Orchestra play to audiences year round: 66 full-time musicians costs us £4.2m It’s not about one or the other, but why the vast disparity? www.thetimes.com/article/6c3e... 0237
Reposted by Tom PiperMake Space for Girls @makespaceforgirls.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t! Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF 0207
Reposted by Tom PiperNational Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Tonight marks the final performance of #SmallActsofLove Thanks to everyone who brought this story to the stage, and everyone who came out to celebrate the return of the Citz And thank you to those who shared their stories and pain – this work stands as a tribute to your strength and compassion💙 291
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 29/09/2025Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumestheguardian.comDress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumesFrom Colin Firth’s wet shirt in Pride and Prejudic to Meryl Streep’s safari gear in Out of Africa, Cosprop’s outfits achieved cinematic realism 05812
Reposted by Tom PiperMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/09/2025In London, hate will never win. 23576532174
Reposted by Tom PiperFreelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre... #ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork 001
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/09/2025“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plantstheguardian.com“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plantsTextile artists are reshaping how the theatre makes its costumes with the aim of replacing harsh synthetic dyes 410626
Reposted by Tom PiperCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 29/08/2025This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …theguardian.comCollapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study findsScientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout 13827231435
Reposted by Tom PiperTheatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉 It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/... 0104
Reposted by Tom PiperNational Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Written by playwright Frances Poet, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is produced by the Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland BOOK NOW www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/small...nationaltheatrescotland.comSmall Acts of Love | National Theatre of ScotlandA powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community. In the wake of the Pan Am 103 atrocity in December 1988, the people of Lockerbie respo 133
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 09/08/2025My career is based in having a Renault 4 van as a student taking the slow roads to Edinburgh, later graduated to a leyland transit ! 010
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/08/2025‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gazatheguardian.com‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in GazaSaved Treasures of Gaza aims to preserve territory’s historical identity against backdrop of war and famine 316552
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 26/07/2025I’m not giving up anytime yet , most freelance artists can’t afford to ! 040
Reposted by Tom PiperPaul Carey Jones @paulcareyjones.bsky.social · 26/07/2025www.britishtheatreguide.info/features/the...britishtheatreguide.infoTheatre feature: The Big Freelancer Survey Report 2025—who’s taking the hit?A survey shows just how hard life is for theatre freelancers. 021
Reposted by Tom PiperPaul Burgess @pdburgess.bsky.social · 21/07/2025We’re launching our sustainable materials guide this Wed on Zoom. Created by designers and makers, it shares knowledge about materials from a practical perspective and is the result of some fantastic work from project lead Hamish Muir and the rest of the team. Do join if you can.eventbrite.com'A Guide to Sustainable Materials for Theatre Design' Online LaunchThe Society of British Theatre Designers Sustainablity Working Group are launching a guidebook to sustainable materials. 121
Reposted by Tom PiperPeter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 16/07/2025The UK Government announcement of the #VJDay80 commemorations outlines the activity IWM is planning www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukNational two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day 084
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Sad day! final ever trip to @4dmodelshop.bsky.social I have been using their shop and services for nearly 40 yrs from student days to now. They blame a combination of #Brexit costs , national insurance, rent etc . Depressing that such a unique ,vital supplier to the design world is no longer viable 121
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/06/2025Dear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina Hydetheguardian.comDear heads of state: Donald Trump won’t love you back. He may be the worst boyfriend the world has ever seen | Marina HydeThe frantic attempts to decode his behaviour reminds me of self-help relationship babble in the 1990s. Then, as now – it’s not you, it’s him, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde 21401110
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Can we persuade @PauleConstable to come out of retirement that she hasn’t quite gone into yet ! ? 010
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Have you read his ‘secret knowledge’?it’s a fascinating insight into the technology employed through the ages by artists from an artist who has always embraced technology himself 110
Reposted by Tom PiperFreelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Freelancers Make Theatre Work was established to listen to the freelance community and ensure their voices are heard. Everyone involved in Freelancers Make Theatre Work is an active member of the industry. #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork 011
Reposted by Tom PiperCampaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · 30/05/2025“It’s a false economy [to make cuts] because they are so cheap and so effective internationally, and hopefully driving the economic growth this government wants.” Lord Mendoza sits on the UK Soft Power Council and was the last government's commissioner for culture. www.ft.com/content/2981...ft.comBudget cuts threaten UK soft power, warns government adviserNeil Mendoza says Britain must protect its leading position in higher education, science and the arts 031
Reposted by Tom PiperFreelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 10/05/2025NEW REPORT 👉 Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England. Creative PEC’s ‘State of the Nations’ series analyses the latest data across four thematic areas to inform the development of creative industries policies. pec.ac.uk/state_of_the... 011
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/05/2025Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado Pereztheguardian.comMale bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed | Caroline Criado PerezWe know some medications work differently in men and women. Why is it taking so long for studies to reflect this, asks author Caroline Criado Perez 419051
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 08/05/2025VE Day Tower of London memorial to all those who lost lives civilian and military. The fragility and importance of peace , lest we forget. 0496
Reposted by Tom PiperThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 05/05/2025Trump’s attack on the film industry is a sign of xenophobic contempt | Jesse Hassengertheguardian.comTrump’s attack on the film industry is a sign of xenophobic contempt | Jesse HassengerBy insisting tariffs on films at least partly produced outside the US, the president is trying to limit the important worldview of cinema 1821359
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Poppy planting underway for WW2 VE80th commemoration at The Tower . A privilege to be back creating a new installation. 082
Reposted by Tom PiperFreelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 21/04/2025🎭 The final curtain is falling… Today’s your last chance to take part in The Big Freelancer Survey. 🕛 Closes midnight tonight – 21st April 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance... Take 10 mins. Be heard. #BigFreelancerSurvey #FinalCurtain #Freelancers 024
Reposted by Tom PiperFreelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 15/04/2025The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres last year was down by almost a third compared with 10 years earlier, BBC research suggests. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatrebbc.co.ukBig drop in plays staged by theatres over past decadeThe number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third. 089
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Also worth noting that the sector is very poorly paid , so retention in mid career is a real issue as skilled workers tend to move into film etc 010
Tom Piper @tompiper.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Important to raise this ongoing issue of backstage skills shortages. the Theatre Artists Fund is also running 20 pilot schemes aiming at retaining talent in our sector in mid career through 2 year placements. Nice pic of my Red Velvet design , which is of ira Aldridge playing Othello in 1825 033
Reposted by Tom PiperCampaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · 07/04/2025Great too to see The Guardian highlight the Campaign for the Arts' analysis in their coverage: local government culture spending per person in England has been cut by more than HALF since 2010 📉theguardian.comLesley Manville calls for better funding for UK regional theatreActor, who won an Olivier for Oedipus, says her ‘bugbear’ is that venues outside London do not get enough money 031
Reposted by Tom PiperAdam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · 27/03/2025In which a do not lament the decline of 23andMe. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAs a geneticist, I will not mourn 23andMe and its jumble of useless health information | Adam RutherfordMillions paid to give away their most personal data. At least in return they found out more about their earwax, says academic and author Adam Rutherford 1519971
Reposted by Tom PiperNational Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 26/03/2025🤍 Tickets for the Citizens Theatre’s reopening show #SmallActsOfLove are now on sale! Written by @francespoet.bsky.social, with music by Ricky Ross and directed by Dominic Hill, Small Acts of Love is a story about love and friendship in the face of the most extraordinary adversity BOOK NOW 👇 163
Reposted by Tom PiperMonica Marks @monicamarks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Ümit Bektaş is one of Turkey’s most talented photographers. His photos here are going viral. You’re not looking at AI: these are real photos from Turkey’s current pro-democracy protests. Despite mounting police repression, the demonstrations are expanding. Erdogan hopes protesters will tire out. 8558230