Mark Fisher

Theatre critic, editor, journalist. Increasingly here: @markffisher.bsky.social

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

Why should audiences care about the BBC cuts?

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "It's our BBC; it's a public service broadcaster - the clue is in the name. It belongs to us. There should be proper, transparent scrutiny of discussions between the BBC and the government about future funding."

[National Theatre of Scotland @NTSonline]

20 years on the @guardian's @MarkFFisher spoke with Black Watch creators about the enduring legacy of one of the most-celebrated productions in Scottish theatre history.

With @vicfeatherstone , Gregory Burke, @johntiffany, Brian Ferguson, Emun Elliott and Laura Hopkins

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams207]

#GoodGollyMissMolly @NewVicTheatre

@MarkFFisher People power with a joyous rock ‘n’ roll spin.
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[Mark Fisher @MarkFFisher]

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[The National @ScotNational]

Hundreds of creatives gathered in Glasgow’s city centre to protest the 'forced' closure of one of the city’s most cherished cultural hubs after its rent was increased to 'ludicrous' amounts

Around 1000 people gathered after the doors were closed at the art hub Trongate 103

[Brian Ferguson @brianjaffa]

My latest round-up of the Trongate 103 saga as pressure mounts on the city council to intervene: https://t.co/ASKKLHdgfu

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “This is a very welcome change in approach. Organisations and workers across the creative industries have been united in opposing an ‘opt-out’ exception and we are pleased the government has seen sense."

https://t.co/Nq63vb4YQH

[joycemcmillan @joycemcm]

The Guardian on our open letter from Scottish theatre writers resisting the idea that the Lyceum's biggest show of the season should be regarded, for reviewing purposes, as a tryout for a later London run. 15 of us felt that we had to put down a marker! https://t.co/3Kbtd6HDDf

[joycemcmillan @joycemcm]

Mark Brown in the Sunday National on this week’s ruling that some Scottish-based critics should not review the biggest Lyceum show of the season, One Day. 15 of us - theatre writers in Scotland - have now written an open letter of protest to the Lyceum board - see below.

[The National @ScotNational]

A production company has been blasted for creating a 'two-tier' review system, which allegedly implies that both critics and audiences in Scotland are 'less important' than their London counterparts https://t.co/3FBlEZoph7

[Natasha Hirst FRSA @HirstPhotos]

A great response from passing pedestrians and traffic for our STV members in Aberdeen who are striking to protect jobs and journalism. ✊
@NUJofficial @NUJScotland

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

Dozens of NUJ members at STV have joined the picket line outside the STV Glasgow HQ, carrying “stop the cuts” and “save local news” placards. They have been joined in solidarity by Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, and Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader.

[Mark Fisher @MarkFFisher]

Happy winter solstice, one and all. To mark the occasion, Hugh Nankivell and I have released a Christmas album. Do take a listen. Dance vigorously... https://t.co/r1xoROXXMW

[Mark Fisher @MarkFFisher]

Hooray! It's eight days to Christmas. What we need is a song to celebrate. Here it is. Eight Days to Christmas – newly on Bandcamp. Written by me and Hugh Nankivell, with Lotte Fisher on vocals https://t.co/fLcLjXW7L3

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

At a debate on the future of the local media in parliament last week, MPs from across the political spectrum called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation.

Many cited the NUJ's News Recovery Plan as a roadmap for reviving the industry.

https://t.co/zsoeDmfk3X

[Mark Fisher @MarkFFisher]

Thank you to David White for brightening up this song about long winter nights and short winter days https://t.co/RWnyPnqIZp

[ALCS @ALCS_UK]

.@NUJofficial Organiser @TimDawsn:
"I fear we're saying too little about some of the other implications of AI. We have seen a degradation of the quality of work in news reporting. We've also seen an erosion of people's ability to make a living from news reporting."

[ALCS @ALCS_UK]

Its day one of #ALCSAdvent! Each day up until Christmas, we'll be looking back at some of our highlights from 2025.

Back in Feb, we joined the Make It Fair campaign to ensure creators’ voices were heard as the Government consulted on AI and copyright.

Stay tuned for more! 🎄

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

The NUJ calls for transparency over the BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, opposes political appointments to the BBC board, and continues to defend members’ right to report freely - without fear or interference.

https://t.co/9tcLTZhmMt

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

The NUJ welcomes the Scottish government’s pledge to take action on strategic lawsuits against public participation - commonly referred to as SLAPPs.

https://t.co/iCSGRD1yyU