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Tim Foley

@verbatimfoley.bsky.social
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Not very active on this account! Playwright extraordinaire and struggling freelancer. Theatre stuff, Doctor Who, audio writer. theagency.co.uk/the-clients/tim-fol… Next up: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks

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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My weekly update that I definitely do every week, what are you on about thefoleyscriptures.substack.com/p/boo-to-work
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Boo To Work
Reading nuns! Walking ghosts! Restless writer!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Oh that's lovely to hear! Thank you.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Glad you had a spooky time!
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Tron Theatre @trontheatre.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Don't miss ThickSkin at the Tron this October with It Walks Around the House at Night! A theatrical horror brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists and a generous dose of dark humour. BOOK TICKETS (15-17 Oct) ➡️ f.mtr.cool/1nnswp4ity
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lovely to meet you too! Let’s hope we walk all the way to Southend!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
That’s for coming! Lovely to meet you!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're opening IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT in Queen's Theatre Hornchurch tomorrow! The spooky tour is about to begin, woooo! *rattles chains* queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/...
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It Walks Around The House At Night - Queens Theatre
Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).  A ThickSkin production supported by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. ...
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oh no!! Maybe ask if there's a waiting list! Sometimes they release a few extra ghostly seats...
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Then we're all over the shop for the next eight weeks - Bury St Edmunds, Hull, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Norwich, Coventry, Newcastle, Manchester, Worthing... before returning to Watford for a special Friday 13th performance, arghhh! *vomits ectoplasm* All the dates: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
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It Walks Around The House At Night
A ghost story by Tim Foley, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, and a generous dose of dark humour.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're opening IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT in Queen's Theatre Hornchurch tomorrow! The spooky tour is about to begin, woooo! *rattles chains* queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/...
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It Walks Around The House At Night - Queens Theatre
Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).  A ThickSkin production supported by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. ...
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Oh wow that's very fun!!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Loving that I’m seeing a poster for it on my commute as well… it’s a sign! (I mean it is quite literally a sign so…)
The poster for IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT for the Lowry dates, taken in Piccadilly Station
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We’re back in rehearsals for IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT and it’s spookier than ever!! 8 weeks, 11 venues, a gazillion jumpscares www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/itwalks/
The artwork and title for the play IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT. A silhouette of a man in front of a spooky mansion.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Great to hear!!
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Ethel Crimble @ethelcrimble.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Years ago up north an enterprising court manager set up a voucher system with the Hen and Chickens pub next door for jurors at lunchtime. Sadly the defendants' families also went there. It didn't go well.😊
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I did think it strange that he had to get on a rocket this morning
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Maybe different flavours of crisps?
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
My partner is doing jury duty and the canteen serves a jacket potato with crisps on the side. I am proud of our civic system
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
And if you haven’t heard it yet, what are you DOING, this murder isn’t going to solve itself www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - Limelight, Murder on Mars, Episode 1
Mars, 2048. The first settlers. And the first unexplained death.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Eeeek, MURDER ON MARS has been shortlisted for the British Podcast Awards!! Super snazzy. Congrats to all the nominees. www.britishpodcastawards.com/shortlist-2026
A graphic for the British Podcast Awards saying “2026 Shortlist”
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Alfie Shaw @alfiejdshaw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This kicks off TOMORROW! My swansong series in the Producer seat, six episodes over six weeks, with the second half of the series to follow. But before [REDACTED] and [DEFINITELY REDACTED], the end of the universe, an old enemy and a brand new friend…
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Sam Neill, what a legend. His Merlin TV miniseries became a mythic cornerstone of my childhood. RIP!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This is fantastic!!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Oooh yes, perfect choice for pride month! Glad you enjoyed.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Noooo! A wonderful writer.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Happy birthday! Excited for The Day of the Simon special in cinemas and on BBC1 tonight.
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David K. Barnes @davidkbarnes.com · 10/06/2026
Quick, get Billie Piper to do this monologue and dub it over the end of The Reality War
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Spaaaaaaace!
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Ransack Theatre announces first performance dates for Life Out There by Tim Foley
First performances of Life Out There include a special one-night-only production at the iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory. Award-winning Manchester-based company Ransack Theatre has announced the first ...
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Our new space play is getting a special performance at ACTUAL JODRELL BANK! (Not to be confused with the Pharos Project, there’ll be no killing of Doctor Who.) www.jodrellbank.net/events/life-...
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Life Out There - Jodrell Bank
When something goes wrong in the silence of space, a misfit crew of astronauts must decide how to survive. Part of Jodrell's Theatre Season!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Just had my obligatory "I'm starting rehearsals tomorrow" haircut, so a reminder that we're going into space in July! www.thelowry.com/whats-on/lif...
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Life Out There
A desperate mission. An untested crew. A long shot no one expects to work.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Don't worry, it'll all make sense!!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
All the links here. (Scotland! My beloved north east! Shows on Halloween! On Friday the 13th! Such spooky treats...)
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It Walks Around The House At Night
A ghost story by Tim Foley, brought to life with haunting tricks, chilling twists, and a generous dose of dark humour.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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a man in a cowboy hat and a man in a suit are walking down a street .
Alt: a man in a cowboy hat and a man in a suit are walking down a street .
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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a man in a yellow shirt and tie is clapping his hands in front of a red and white sign that says u.
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt and tie is clapping his hands in front of a red and white sign that says u.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I’ve been writing on a standing desk lately and wow, all my characters now have excellent posture
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
That’s very kind! Don’t worry, there are several stories of mine that are still to be released, including my favourite ever written!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thank you for a lovely review!!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
(Still can't believe I haven't seen that film yet. I need to! Important research!)
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We're going to spaaaace! Learn more about my new play LIFE OUT THERE, in the north west this summer. thefoleyscriptures.substack.com/p/life-out-t...
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Life Out There
In space, nobody can hear about your new stage play. Luckily we're not in space. Coming July 2026.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
He’s at it again! From haunted houses… to spooky spaceeee… LIFE OUT THERE, an epic voyage into the unknown. A new play at The Lowry, 1-4 July… thelowry.com/whats-on/lif...
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Life Out There
A desperate mission. An untested crew. A long shot no one expects to work.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
…also at The Engine Room in Wigan, 6-9 July! www.engineroomwigan.co.uk/events
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What's On | Explore Events & Join the Fun — The Engine Room
Discover upcoming events and performances at The Engine Room, including theater shows, youth company productions, and more. Experience engaging arts and entertainment opportunities.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
He’s at it again! From haunted houses… to spooky spaceeee… LIFE OUT THERE, an epic voyage into the unknown. A new play at The Lowry, 1-4 July… thelowry.com/whats-on/lif...
thelowry.com
Life Out There
A desperate mission. An untested crew. A long shot no one expects to work.
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I don’t care that you’re having them, I care that you’re having them WITHOUT ME
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Aw, thanks very much! (They’re a weird pairing aren’t they, like a goblet of wine and a wotsit)
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I can only add to the squeals of joy for those new episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan. That bit where Katarina reaches out to the stars, my gosh, chef’s kiss. Camfield is a class act.
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Big Finish Insider @bigfinish.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
NOT AN APRIL FOOL! ✨ Daphne Ashbrook returns to Doctor Who next month in a brand-new Eighth Doctor audio drama with Paul McGann. ✨ READ MORE HERE: bgfn.sh/danews
Daphne Ashbrook
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Fringe Theatre Awards @fringetheatreaward.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
There have been additional nominations. The FTA congratulate Joshua Pharo (Lighting and Video), Neil Bettles and Tom Robbins (Set), Pete Malkin (Sound) and Oliver Baines (Supporting Performance) for the play “It Walks Around the House at Night” southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I still adore that merging of the Doctor and Susan. Iconic stuff from Mr Pearson!
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Tim Foley @verbatimfoley.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Oh bravo. (I’m nicking that)
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