Helen Fussell

PR & copywriter. Love a good story. Play & coach for @NCLrollerderby. Moving away from X, find me at

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

@shattenstone One of your finest, Simon - the perfect leisurely Saturday morning read

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Just snapped up one of the last few tickets for @OpenClasp's Rupture at @LiveTheatre this week 💜 I was lucky enough to see an early scratch performance at @WEWGC and can't wait to see the finished show https://t.co/SduOtBl6qW #theatre #Newcastle

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

The good folks at @PapatangoTC have launched a brilliant new initiative for writers, with loads of free opportunities including workshops, mentoring, funding & more ⬇️

[Papatango @PapatangoTC]

The Papatango Playwrights’ Studio is now open! Create a profile, connect with creatives and producers, and enjoy digital workshops, networking, one-to-one advice and funding opportunities - all at no cost. Sign up: https://t.co/3CpEr8JWGY #PapatangoStudio #Theatre #Playwriting

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

I've been out of the theatre loop this year but I can always rely on the fabulous @Thriftygal for the sparkliest round up of the best bits 👏

[Tracey Sinclair @Thriftygal]

Get your sequins ready - it's the Tracey's! My round up of the best of North East theatre is here: feat. @LiveTheatre @LaurelsWhitley @northernstage @Alphabetti @ykylive @solvealonga @TheatreRoyalNew and so much more! https://t.co/ksuVIPd0RA

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Looking forward to checking this out tomorrow as a proud #trustee of @November_Club! Loads of brilliant free events created with the local community in Cambois #Northumberland

[Novo Theatre @novo_theatre]

TODAY'S THE DAY 📷
Join us for Cambois Hidden Depths, a great mix of entertainment across Cambois and North Blyth from 6pm tonight. Find out what's in store for the next two nights #CamboisHiddenDepths https://t.co/xiOgn5REFQ

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Last chance to see #AbigailsParty at @northernstage this weekend before it heads out on tour! 🥳
Check out @weareETT for info: https://t.co/6PAfIiRium

Thanks for a cracking review @MarkFFisher! All true - you'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll marvel at the glorious shagpile carpet

[Northern Stage @northernstage]

★★★★ for Abigail’s Party from The Guardian 🤩

Join us for the party to end all parties until the 28 Sep - then on tour!

https://t.co/RnJ79NGSv8

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Big love to @bradjackfield and all the brilliant cast & creatives for the first preview tonight at @northernstage! If the dress rehearsal today was anything to go by you'll smash it 🫶 #AbigailsParty

[Northern Stage @northernstage]

#ThrowbackThursday to the one and only @IanMcKellen presenting @bradjackfield with the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 🤩

Don't miss #AbigailsParty to see Jack's incredible direction - starting tomorrow until the 28 Sep! 💿

https://t.co/k22cHBiKCS

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Great to see #AbigailsParty at @northernstage in this @ChronicleLive round up of the best things to see & do in #Newcastle this month 🥳
https://t.co/tjZn30NxHA

Thanks @BarbaraHodgson5, hope you've got your waterproofs on today to cover the #GreatNorthRun2024! ☔️

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

What an absolute JOY to get a sneak peek in rehearsal at @northernstage today, thanks @bradjackfield! Proper laugh out loud funny, with a sexy set to DIE for, this party is gonna be an absolute RIOT 🥳

[Northern Stage @northernstage]

Abigail's Party rehearsals are underway! 🕺

This isn't just any cocktail party, this is the cocktail party to end all cocktail parties. Expect a night full of social awkwardness, cheese and pineapple sticks and one too many G & T's...

13-28 Sep
https://t.co/RnJ79NGSv8

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

@samwonfor @TheQTonline @BrianTheQT @DavidJWhetstone So much to be proud of, you've led the way with quality journalism and North East stories people actually want to read. Very sorry to hear this is the last issue, but toasting the team and whatever comes next!

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

@Alphabetti Ah, it's the news about who Rex will be handing over to we've all been waiting for 🐾 Excellent news all round! 👏

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

11 years ago today I was on the @glasshouseicm roof for this incredible (and very memorable!) @GNRCulture shoot with @MelanieManchot 💙 #GreatNorthRun #Filmmaking

[GreatNorthRunCulture @GNRCulture]

Our #parkour film shoot with Melanie Manchot on the roof of @sage_gateshead this morning has made @bbcnews :)

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

It's not too late to grab a ticket for @November_Club's event at @thecommonroomgn tonight - celebrating the remarkable life of feminist & social activist Josephine Butler with gorgeous music by @katiesusanna
https://t.co/3CZuo5UrUw

#Newcastle #Feminism #History #Music #theatre

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

@borolou So lush to chat to you last night, @arcstockton is such a great venue, I'm really glad I got to experience such a special show there & know how much @unfoldingtheatr love working with the team x

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Opening tonight, catch it if you can! Loads of luck to the brilliant team at @unfoldingtheatr 🤩

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

#NightClasses premieres at @arcstockton on Weds 20th and Thurs 21st March 2024. A playful, immersive theatre experience set to spark your curiosity, #NightClasses will challenge the way we perceive independence within society.

Tickets here: https://t.co/6ziBsDcLab

📹 @VonFoxUK

[Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatr]

Gorgeous rehearsal photographs of #NightClasses at @arcstockton, courtesy of @VonFoxUK. This set has to be seen to be believed!

An amazing show that reimagines independence. #NightClasses premieres this week!. Grab your Pay As You Want tickets here.

https://t.co/6ziBsDcLab

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Best of luck to everyone at the #WoSAwards tonight but especially the uber talented @bryony_corrigan for her heart wrenching performance as Katie in @danielblakeplay - we're all rooting for you here in the North East Bry! 🤞#IDanielBlake #NorthEast #theatre

[WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage]

It's almost time for the #WOSAwards! Here's everything you need to know 👇https://t.co/seMxThLb5X

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Absolutely mesmerising performance tonight - fizzing with energy and so beautifully written & staged. Stunning set design, projections & lighting plus exquisite sound design & music you want to listen to forever.
Catch #ASongForEllaGrey at @northernstage til 15 Feb then touring

[Northern Stage @northernstage]

It's press night!

Wishing @pilot_theatre and the cast and creative team a brilliant show tonight 🥳

Catch #ASongForEllaGrey at Northern Stage until the 15 FEB.

🎟️https://t.co/LZUfPJkxod

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

If you missed @davidjalmond's brilliant interview with @Ladyannafoster on @bbcnewcastle earlier you can listen here: https://t.co/Rl8ZbTyP5q (from 02:15:50)

A Song for Ella Grey opens at @northernstage tonight until 15 Feb before a national tour

🎟️ https://t.co/yMODqqVm6M

[Helen Fussell @hellfuss]

Brilliant to hear about plans for @TheQTonline from @BrianTheQT @samwonfor & co yesterday, and not just because we got to eat cupcakes for breakfast. The first weekly issue lands on 7 Feb, find out more & sign up at https://t.co/DYi8Ca36sP