Niamh de Valera

I run @BETCamberwell with @JoSadlerLovett. It's a special place - means I am in theatres a lot of the time!

[Marc Johnson @SolidEvidence]

Last month there was an announcement that I thought was a major advancement in world health, but it got little attention.
I thought I would tell you all a little bit about it and why it is so important.
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[Southwark Presents @SouthwarkEvents]

Blue Elephant Theatre's black box theatre space is a fantastic space to hire for rehearsals, shows, readthroughs, photoshoots and video projects.

Tonight they are having an open evening at 6pm to show you around the space and what's on offer.
https://t.co/gZf86OYclt

[Fishamble: The New Play Company @Fishamble]

As you may have heard, our Olivier award along with a number of other items were stolen from our offices over the weekend.

Help us #BringLarryBack!

https://t.co/gkeSx3BsIC

#Fishamble

[The National Lottery Community Fund @TNLComFund]

📢 Exciting funding news!

Thanks to #NationalLottery players, we've awarded over £203 million in vital funding to almost 4,000 community groups in England in the last quarter!

See how National Lottery funding is being used to shape communities futures.⬇️
https://t.co/1fMGAAWYz1

[Encounter Festival @LancsEncounter]

We’re seeking volunteers to support the delivery of Encounter Festival!

Volunteer stewards will work with the events team across all aspects of the programme; supporting shows, liaising with artists, helping with evaluation and creating content for our social media channels.

[Danny Boy @Care2much18]

I see the far-right's new favourite person is Michael O'Leary, after his comments this morning.

Those comments, incidentally, show he knows nothing whatsoever about the asylum process.

I'll go through what he said and what it would mean in practice if it were to be done. /1

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

I don’t speak of this often but listening to Nigel Farage in tonight’s debate I must.

My dad was an immigrant. From the moment he arrived in this country he worked hard every day in labouring jobs. My most vivid recollection is of his tired & weary eyes and oil stained overalls when he came home after a 12 hour factory shift. Even then he was able to raise a smile for us. He was kind & gentle & loved my mum with passion. He raised a family of 4 & instilled in each of us a fierce sense of right & wrong & love of country. His proudest day was when he became a British citizen. I recall him with love & affection & pride & carry the lessons he taught me in my heart every day. If it were not for my dad I would not be a lawyer today & in his memory I work hard everyday to make a difference for as many as I can. Immigration is a beautiful thing & don’t let charlatans like Farage tell you otherwise ❤️

[Danny Boy @Care2much18]

One of the dumbest tweets I've seen this week.

The comments underneath it are somehow even dumber.

I would suggest restaurant guy do some basic research, before talking utter nonsense, but I doubt he would risk talking sense.

A few facts to try counter this shite. /1

[Blue Elephant Theatre @BETCamberwell]

Did you see us on BBC London News last week?
If not, you can catch up here!
https://t.co/q4R8fvPoAZ

[Niamh de Valera @Noninih]

@JoSadlerLovett I would say my tweet has aged well…not sure you checked that lock for the last time in the end….

[Niamh de Valera @Noninih]

I’m in utter disbelief about this ❤️ you never really leave BET though and Jo’s impact will be felt for years to come 🐘

[Blue Elephant Theatre @BETCamberwell]

Next week, we’re part of @BigGive's #ArtsForImpact Campaign, raising money for our workshops in schools!

Our workshops have run for 20 years & have made a huge impact on many lives. We’d love to hear if you’ve been part of them, as child, a facilitator or a school staff member?

[Niamh de Valera @Noninih]

A spokesperson for Badenoch yesterday told The Journal: “We fully support freedom of speech, but it’s hardly surprising that we don’t want to hand out UK taxpayers’ money to people that oppose the United Kingdom itself.”

So. Many. Things. Wrong. With. This.

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

Kneecap have launched legal action against a British government decision to block them from a UK-wide funding scheme for music artists.

Belfast-based Phoenix Law said legal proceedings will follow and it will be acting alongside Joe Brolly. Read more: https://t.co/UhTgl8w3V2

[Blue Elephant Theatre @BETCamberwell]

This #LoveBET poster was a collaborative effort - the young creators love the games at Young People’s Theatre and the opportunities to perform. Through it all though, they’re also developing soft skills like teamwork and making lasting friendships ❤️

[Blue Elephant Theatre @BETCamberwell]

Today’s throwback #LoveBET post goes all the way back to 2017 and Original Impact’s actor-muso Twelfth Night directed by @SamuelCDunstan.

We’d a great time working with the obscenely talented cast and creative team and were glad they enjoyed their time with us too ❤️

[Niamh de Valera @Noninih]

@SellyK @BETCamberwell @OYellop Sorry I’m only seeing this nearly two years later! And not been in touch in the meantime 🤦🏻‍♀️ it doesn’t feel like two years though if that’s any excuse!

[Blue Elephant Theatre @BETCamberwell]

It’s #LoveMonth! And we’re going to spend it sharing all the reasons people love Blue Elephant!

2024 is going to be a tough year for Blue Elephant as we fight to stay open but all the love will make it that bit easier ❤️

[Morley’s D Luffy @AdomahHolly]

So sorry, but we’ve been at @BrxHouseTheatre for 2 days & we’ve received no donations.

This Sat, we’re meant to host a free Festive Market for people to collect items plus we’ll distribute some to local charities.

If we don’t receive anything, it will hard for us to help others

[Niamh de Valera @Noninih]

@DrJaimeFriedman @SBMPediatrics Definitely stories all over the twins breastfeeding group I’m in that would support this

[Brían Tríagain @BTriagain]

I see the disgusting attack on our children has been used as an excuse by the scumbags to wreck our city.

Dublin city deserves better than these scum and those that egg them on from the comfort of their homes.