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Tracey Sinclair

@traceysinclair.bsky.social
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Storyteller in words and threads. Theatre critic. Author. Northern.

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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Had a bit of a spirally day today so knocked out a quick rewatch stitch #911 #911abc #crosstitch
Cross stitch: I'm a nester I nest
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Life advice from my second favourite vampire (my favourite of course being my own!). Particularly pleased how the fabric echoes the opening credits. #interviewwiththevampire #iwtw #crosstitch
Cross stitch: be all the beautiful things you are and be them without apology
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Press night at Northern Stage - yes I cried (again)
Program for I, Daniel Blake
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Never outgrowing the thrill of seeing my quote on a poster. Looking forward to seeing this again next week (if that's the right phrasing for such a hard-hitting play)
Poster for I, Daniel Blake
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Press night @livetheatre.bsky.social - review to follow but I did like how this tackled important, topical themes and had some super fun moments (I won't spoil my favourite!)
Poster for Big Ange
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Super excited to be at my first Northern Stage press night in ages for this gorgeous looking production
Programme for Private Lives
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Hasbian @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social was a huge amount of fun (though it did make me feel 100 years old). Especial props for making it so accessible.
Poster for Hasbian
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Pattern by Maria Warmke of The Stitcherhood via Just CrossStitch
Cross stitch of the Grim Reaper saying free hugs
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Off to @peoplestheatre.bsky.social
Home, I'm Darling program
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Off to see the always interesting gobscure @livetheatre.bsky.social
Poster for edge city
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
First stitch in a while but I'm feeling this Curious Twist pattern
Be kind... of a bitch
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
All about Glasgow this week traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-citize...
The Citizens reopens
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This month's @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social autumn recs include 3 from me - all from @livetheatre.bsky.social : Mother Courage, Jamie Eastlake's Big Ange and spotlight on the inimitable gobscure
Rec for Mother CourageRec for Big AngeSpotlight on gobscure
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Review to follow but I enjoyed Ensemble '84 Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
Pits, People and Players poster
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Wasn't entirely sure what I thought of Snoligoster @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!
Flier for Snoligoster and stickers
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
My love for #911onABC is only as alive as Bobby Nash but my love for Josh Russo eternal so was delighted to get to see Bryan Safi's solo show at #EdFringe2025
Poster for Are You Mad at Me
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Newcastle folk! I'm not well enough to use my 2 tickets for this and I'd hate to see them go to waste so if you want them DM me.
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Newcastle IRL pals! I'm still recovering from surgery so can't make this show tomorrow night and have 2 tickets going. Message me if you fancy it (I don't need paying just don't want to waste them)
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Back @livetheatre.bsky.social for a night of poetry and music
The Book of Crow
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Annual outing to the most fun show in town last night @solvealonga.bsky.social
Picture of Jessica Fletcher
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Always enjoy a trip to @peoplestheatre.bsky.social and this was a warm, witty production
Flier fit Steel Magnolias
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
My July rec for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social is Newcastle Fringe
Rec for Newcastle Fringe
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
My June rec for @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social comes to @livetheatre.bsky.social next week
Rec for The Bench
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Really enjoyed & Juliet at Theatre Royal Newcastle. Lots of energy and fun
Programme for & Juliet
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Book bargain alert: *all* of my books are 99p on Kindle this month!
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
My two main reads at the minute so I feel zeitgeisty
Doctor who and Taylor swift books
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Have you read this? It's a really fascinating look at the show/ movies (pre-reboot).
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
I'd forgotten how much I love South Shields Custom House as a venue so it was great to see this fun, local legend based show (plus some great singers in the bar after!)
Program for Wormtown
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Enjoyed Grounded @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social - moving two hander exploring grief and family during the height of the pandemic, deftly capturing that strange, liminal time
Poster for Grounded
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I still haven't watched any of the new seasons - I know, I know!! - but this was too gorgeous to resist. And I'm hoping it's the prompt I need!
Exterminate! Regenerate! By John Higgs
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Still processing my thoughts but lots to like about Dogs on the Metro @livetheatre.bsky.social - strong, nuanced performances, great design (Live is doing so well at this lately!), sharp, bold and topical writing. Maybe not flawless, but definitely worth your time.
Poster for Dogs on the Metro
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Happy to see my pick included in @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social recs for May alongside some great sounding shows ( @livetheatre.bsky.social )
Rec for Dogs on The Metro
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Latest
cross stitch: I come back stronger than a nineties trend
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Latest
Cross-stitch: you wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
I've just started this and already kinda broken #sunriseonthereaping
Sunrise on the Reaping
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
My rec for the delightful Penguin @livetheatre.bsky.social in @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social monthly recs
Rec for Penguin the play
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Enjoyed the energy and optimism of this show @livetheatre.bsky.social which did, indeed, feature some bangers
Poster for Bangers
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Review to follow but @openclasp.bsky.social Rupture @LiveTheatr brought their usual insight and humanity to a story about a mother in prison
Rupture poster
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Review of Champion @livetheatre.bsky.social to follow but once again loving the bold design choices that make it feel like every big show here is an event. Also you can get an Ali selfie!
Muhammad Ali stand
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This month's @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social recs spot on as always - mine is @openclasp.bsky.social Rupture, coming to @livetheatre.bsky.social and touring
Recommendation for Rupture
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Happy to have my pick included in @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social fab list of recs for 2025 - my choice being Champion @livetheatre.bsky.social
Rec for Champion at Live
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Unfortunately I didn't have time to stitch a fresh one (festive lurgy) but bringing this back for 2025. First three words you see are your themes for the year !
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Enjoyed @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social alternative awards but the fact that me and Frank apparently share a brain made me laugh
Tracey and Frank complaining about expensive wine
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Little Miss Christmas @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social is perfect if you want an alternative festive night out: a sequin-soaked singalong delight.
Poster for Little Miss Christmas
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Review to follow but I v much enjoyed Seagulls and Sad, Sad Stories at Laurels which marks an accomplished, funny debut for winner of the Richard Jenkinson Commission Sarah Bond
Poster for Seagulls
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Review to follow but I enjoyed A Christmas Carol at Northern Stage- I think a lot of adaptations forget at its heart it's a ghost story and this leaned into that creepiness and unease like a proper festive spooky tale.
Program for A Christmas Carol
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Present - a hard hitting but hopeful contemporary festive tale - feels like another bold choice in a year of bold choices @livetheatre.bsky.social It was really interesting to see how the show was scaled up from @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social esp. the addition of a gorgeous live soundtrack
Poster for Live
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The perfect advent calendar doesn't exi-
Hans Gruber advent calendar where he is falling off the Nakatomi building
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
V much enjoyed the slice of queer joy that was the Last Wave WIP at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social ! Really hope to see a full length production at some stage. Well done Rosie Bowden and Maya Torres and gang!
Poster for the Last Wave
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Tracey Sinclair @traceysinclair.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Fantastic issue of Musicals features #Wicked special, gift suggestions for music lovers and oh yes, a review of #Chicago by me!
Copy of Musicals magazine
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