Stephen Rusk

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[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

This👇

It is simply wrong to imagine that a man committed an atrocity because of his ethnicity or migration. We of all societies should have the self-awareness to know what people from all backgrounds are capable of doing to their fellow humans.

[Suzanne Breen @SuzyJourno]

The horrific knife attack isn't new nor "alien” to NI. The Shankill Butchers were Belfast born & bred. They cut throats from ear to ear. Let’s not engage in historical amnesia just because previous barbarity was never videoed nor went viral.
https://t.co/MDVPhwr1Me

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@DDLMartin @gohbelfast Thanks, Damien. I’ll take it! Hope all well with you.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

Very excited to be performing in this cracker from Philip Glass (of Truman Show fame, amongst others) and Robert Moran next week @gohbelfast with a super homegrown cast and fabulous instrumental ensemble. Still some tickets available, it’s going to be good!

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

It's less than a week until our new production of 'The Juniper Tree' opens in The Studio @gohbelfast.
Come and experience this brilliant opera composed by Philip Glass and Robert Moran in a new production directed by @cammenzies.
Full details and tickets: https://t.co/m6utPKcB9R

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@Stef03733749 Thanks - he’s been found and home safe and sound a little while ago.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

People of #ballyhackamore we need your help. Our cat has gone missing and we have two kids who, instead of enjoying the run up to Christmas, are beside themselves with worry. Please share and help us find him.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@EoinMcFadden Thanks. Right back at you - Happy Christmas!

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

Thank you everyone. He’s been found (in the loft of a neighbour’s garage) and is home feasting and chasing string! There’ll be too delighted kiddos here tomorrow morning. You’re a super bunch.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

People of #ballyhackamore we need your help. Our cat has gone missing and we have two kids who, instead of enjoying the run up to Christmas, are beside themselves with worry. Please share and help us find him.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@ProfVicSimms Thank you!

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@BelmontBowling @Horatio_Todds @ilpiratabelfast @hunterpaperco @AislingRusk @StrandArtsCentr @BelmontRoadBelf @re__hack

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

The reviews keep coming 😁

[Opera Now magazine @Operanow]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Vocally brave and dramatically intense'

Puccini's Tosca at @NIOpera

Read the review 👇

https://t.co/zf8FnL2Mi3

[Head of NICS @HeadNICS]

It was a pleasure to welcome delegates from all over the world to Northern Ireland tonight. Excited to showcase our innovative and talented local businesses and people to global investors. #OurBigAmbition #NIIS23

[Invest NI @InvestNI]

Today kicks off #NIIS23!

Here are four things happening across the next two days:

1⃣200 international delegates visiting NI.
2⃣Showcases of our internationally renowned sectors.
3⃣A line up of international and local business leaders.
4⃣Sharing Northern Ireland success stories.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@clare_guinness @belfastcc @BelfastHarbour @MaritimeBelfast Hear, hear. It was an excellent day all round.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

Delighted to be part of the chorus for this incredible opera from @NIOpera @gohbelfast. As well as being a super production, behind the scenes the musicians and creatives are a great and welcoming team. @BelfPhil @UlsterOrchestra #musicisateamsport

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

Tosca review: Thrills and chills in Northern Ireland Opera’s stirring new production https://t.co/W0E8U3o6fZ

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

Brilliant opportunity👇for adults and kids of all abilities to sing in Belfast this autumn, with different age-group rehearsals running at the same time (bonus childcare win!). Led by some super musicians, incl @MatthewOwensUK, it will be great craic and excellent learning too.

[TheConservatoireBelfast @BeConservatoire]

From Matthew Owens, Conductor of the Belfast City Chorus:

"I've so enjoyed working with this new choir in the last year... singing is such a great social activity and so good for wellbeing; why not try out the chorus for a taster session or two? We think you'll want to stay!'

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@HelenFrame6 @RSPBNI 😬 sparrow hawks are pretty impressive, though. And probably more merciful than a cat.

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

Just rescued this fledgling (woodpidgeon?) from our cat, who’s now huffing indoors. But it’s a sitting duck in the garden. What to do @RSPBNI?

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@HelenFrame6 @RSPBNI I mostly couldn’t bear to watch the bloodbath or see the kitten become a killer for the first time. Suspect the pigeon will be one of the other local cats’ supper. #circleoflife

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@DebsDoolittle

[Stephen Rusk @stephen_rusk]

@emmalgrossmith Heading north. Braced for impact.