Maya

directs theatre | writes things | hopes never to have a personal brand | she/her | @mayalittle.bsky.social

[Maya @MayaLittle_]

Over on the other place - https://t.co/CD0qreA68G, insta: _maya_little_, or motivate me to actually make use of my mailing list: https://t.co/vWORoU7C8s

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@falseroxy @dew_ofthesea ahh, my trick is to listen to the audio book on youtube (Donna Tartt herself reads it) and let it just wash over me haha

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@dew_ofthesea goldfinch and north and south were gonna be my two recs, but i'll chuck Hard Times in there too

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@falseroxy @dew_ofthesea Was gonna suggest this also, though I tend to see The Goldfinch as more of a languid summer novel and The Secret History as one for the wintery depths!

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@meganimanic @johngreen I hear ya, but better a single drop than no drop at all I think! Maybe you can tie it in with getting a lil treat for motivation (and hopefully you'll get a fun sticker)?

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@jordandvdsn @johngreen Wishing you a safe and straightforward voting experience, and cheering you on

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@meganimanic @johngreen Also, for me, voting is something I do for myself and take joy in, even when I live somewhere it doesn't 'matter' very much to the overall outcome. It can feel good to know you're using your rights and ensuring that you are counted. Sorry I'm not John, and hoping you get to vote!

[Maya @MayaLittle_]

@meganimanic @johngreen Firstly, awesome that you vote for local gov't - so important and neglected by many! It's easy to feel like your voice doesn't matter, but you never know what will happen (one year, my UK town went from a conservative safe seat to a slim few hundred votes, requiring 3 recounts).

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@reecemcmahon I don't know that it's that far from 'classic touristy' but Washinton Square park to listen to (amazing) buskers and watch skateboarders. I'd also rec Village Works bookshop and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Oh, and Brooklyn Bridge free walking tour was so interesting! Have fun!!

[Maya @MayaLittle_]

A day late for #NationalPoetryDay but here's my favourite poem I read this year (by @morganapple):

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@VashtiKincaidS1 @CreativeF_uture Thank you so much!! See you there :)

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Very happy to say I won first prize for poetry in the Creative Future (@CreativeF_uture) Writers’ Award! For a poem about my dad's hometown, Widnes. #CFWA

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@youngpoetsnet Awh thanks!

[Fusion Arts @FusionArtsOx]

Deadline to apply for free mentorship has been extended to the end of September. Please do pass this onto any young people who you think could benefit from this. Sessions take place online

@OxPoetryLibrary @brookespoetry @OxYouth @Parasolproject_ @YWMPoxford @jcniala

[Maya @MayaLittle_]

Excited to be directing 'The Untold Story of Alice Breakspear' as part of Offbeat Festival at @ArtsatOFS!

It's got all my fave themes: mothers! houses! failures to communicate! And as a bonus: mysterious carousel death.

Sat 14th Sept, 1pm: https://t.co/T0s1hhifOW

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@suche2930 i wanted to see this but it's done before I get there! Thanks though

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gonna be at #edfringe 18th-22nd - would appreciate recs for things that are weird and/or joyful and/or could only be theatre!

p.s. I'm going solo so pls drop me a message if you'll be about and would like to see a show/get coffee!

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@katiejohannak ooh sounds up my street! will work out when I can see it and let's definitely say hello

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@sineadmichelle @ScotStoryCentre Would love to get tea! Going on my list, thanks Sinead

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@hettyhodgson @ThePleasance Ooh, yes! Thanks Hetty!

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@JonesSomebody Already on my list!!