B.A.T.S

A group for actresses & female creatives over 40 to address ageism & inequalities & generate opportunities & work

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@SVPhillimore Having had bladder cancer twice, a breast lumpectomy and recent spinal surgery ( with the exception of my spinal surgeon) I have had bad experiences with male doctors & even nurses and would far prefer to have a woman dealing with what are sensitive & vulnerable issues.

[Scott Le Crass @le_crass]

Here’s some production shots of @JabThePlay by @jamesliammcd starring @kaceyainsworth and Liam Tobin. I’m so proud of the production and what our team have created. It’s on until 16th March @finborough

https://t.co/m4i72qLLAU

📸 @stevegregson_

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

Enchanting

[Andrew Cotter @MrAndrewCotter]

For today, a different kind of love story. https://t.co/BoSyhIbuEV

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@susannahwise @kendallfeaver @AlmeidaTheatre Congratulations 🥳

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

Hear hear !

[Dr Andrew Meyerson @AndrewMeyerson]

Dear ​🇬🇧​,
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​​We junior doctors are set to launch another period of strikes for 5 consecutive days from 24-28 February.
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​​Striking must always be a last resort and I’m furious that we still have to be doing this for a 10th time but with news this week that @RishiSunak is personally preventing a resolution to the #DoctorsStrike because he doesn’t want nurses and other NHS staff to have their pay restored too — something all of us truly deserve — it’s an absolute necessity that we keep fighting.
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​​It is simply not okay that a qualified doctor working a 48hr/week contract starts at £15/hr with £100,000 student debt and earns far less than our PA colleagues (no shade) who have less training and less debt. It is not okay that our NHS colleagues are visiting food banks. It is not okay that NHS hospitals are crumbling from the catastrophic defunding of the NHS of £400 billion pounds over the last decade. It is not okay that patients are suffering on the longest waiting list in NHS history at over 7.6m. It is not okay that 25,000 people died last year due to preventable delays accessing NHS emergency care. It is not okay that 24 hours in A&E is no longer just a TV show. It is not okay that millions cannot see a GP, an NHS dentist, or receive their Cancer care here in one of the wealthiest countries on Earth.
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​​Until and unless we have safe staffing levels across the country then every one of these shocking failures of this government will not improve.
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​​Without adequate staff, patients will not be protected and their care will continue to be delayed and denied. Pay restoration for NHS staff back to what we were earning in 2008 is not unreasonable and is the only way to stop this catastrophic staff haemorrhage overnight.
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​​So please join us in urging this government to come back to the table, to meet with our elected representatives from @TheBMA, and to prevent the next round of strikes from taking place.

Thank you.

#DoctorsStrike #PayRestoration #SOSNHS

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@RuckerKathy @le_crass Ooh yes please !

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@campbellclaret So interesting that she virtually never makes eye contact.

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@OliLondonTV No just No

[Nicky Clark @MrsNickyClark]

Joni Mitchell performing “Both Sides Now” at the Grammys to a standing ovation.
80 years old & a legend.
https://t.co/KxDaw2wsfa

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

NHS hospitals are being hit with disruptions to patient care more than 100 times every week because of fires, leaks and problems created by outdated buildings

Where are the 40 new hospitals we were all promised 5 years ago?

Please RT if you want answers

https://t.co/feqMKJhdO4

[Scott Le Crass @le_crass]

This was a moment. I feel so lucky to have briefly met and worked with these two incredible women. Wow. I’m on the train beaming #proud

[Kate Maravan @maravan_kate]

Please join @actoratcentre @EquityUK and sign the letter to the trustees asking for the restoration of training and community. https://t.co/ZKMe4UAUXk This is a major loss to actors/creatives and the industry.

[Alex Ferguson @AlFergs]

<3

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

Did you know the word ‘junior’ in Junior Doctor doesn’t mean young or unqualified

It’s simply the term for any doctor who is not yet a consultant or experienced GP

That includes this 40 year old who’s been a doctor for over 10 years

Please RT if you think everyone should know

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

Hear hear

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

The highlight of #BBCQT 👇

[thenewactorscentre @actoratcentre]

Coming to the close of another
great Centre season. A big thank you to tutors & everyone who’s attended workshops/classes. On going training/community is vital to our industry & we continue to train/campaign to return actors to Tower St. Join us #puttingactorsbackinthecentre

[B.A.T.S @ActingBats]

@francesbarber13 @guardian His rampant mysogony is revolting!

[Sophia Vahdati - Fierce Eyes OUT NOW! @SophiaVahdati]

This is me! I am the lady in the middle with the glasses 🤓

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

A must listen… I feel the anger.

[thenewactorscentre @actoratcentre]

Since the announcement 2 yrs ago today - neither a yr round programme of shows & a negligible Associated Programme which has now been removed from @7DialsPlayhouse website. Erasure of all training for actors/creatives. We ask the trustees who has benefited from this repurpose?