Joshua Val Martin

Writer, theatre maker, public historian. // Founder of @freetours_mcr & @lgbttour_mcr // One-fifth of SHERPA K 🎵 //

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

Got a homophobic death threat from a bloke downstairs so we put up a progress flag. The lady opposite came screaming about the 'ugly' flag to us, the landlady and the building management until we were forced to take it down.

So we had a protest, picnic and parade full of joy.

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@roisinmurphy I think “oh think I was wrong about this bit” would have been fine… not every hill has to be died upon.

[The Met @themet]

🌈🎭 With Love, Mr Gay – Sat 21 Jun
Part of Bury LGBTQI Literary Festival!

A heartfelt and hilarious journey with cabaret, comedy, interviews, and showtunes – plus an unlikely spiritual guide from B&M!

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/uYU2HZVxkA

#WithLoveMrGay #LGBTQILiteraryFestival

[Everything Theatre @EveryTheatre]

#Review: With Love Mr Gay @BrightonFringe ★★★★

"A show of immense charm and conviction, played with impeccable panache."

#theatre #fringe #Brighton

https://t.co/JEnl7lc6kR

[Free Manchester Walking Tours @FreeTours_MCR]

Join Manchester's original Free Walking Tour! 🐝

We run EVERY DAY at 11am, from the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. 💙

Official guides in BLUE coats ft. our compass logo 🧭

We also run the @LGBTtour_mcr

Need more info? See our website! https://t.co/D6hejzgA8I

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@NewLondonWalks @hatts49 @pixel8foto I've answered how you asked of Palestine,
And how it might connect with Shakespeare's lines.
Though since your tram stop haranguing I’ve slept,
Be sure, your friend and plots I do not know.

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@NewLondonWalks @hatts49 @pixel8foto My “problem” was your separation of stories from the real world they’re situated in - either feigned or, as evidenced, hypocritical. x x x

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@NewLondonWalks @pixel8foto What does Palestine have to do with a 'Underground Manchester' historical walking tour?

Because we don't live in a vacuum and context isn't a myth -

Stories on both streets and stages are unavoidably made and 'read' in their contemporary contexts

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@NewLondonWalks @yasmineelsabawi What does Palestine have to do with a 'Underground Manchester' historical walking tour?

Because we don't live in a vacuum and context isn't a myth -

Stories on both streets and stages are unavoidably made and 'read' in their contemporary contexts

[Canal Street 🏳️‍🌈 @canalstmancs]

Triumphant new work @SocialRefugeMCR for @GMFringe
Review: https://t.co/OGJ2arELkz
@thesecondshelf
#canalstmcr #canalstcardpartner #ancoatsmcr

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

Performed by me and @GBury_17
Dir. @jezdolan
Music by @joshdaws1

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

I knew there was something interesting in it, but been overwhelmed by the response...

Any venues at market for Queer autobiographical storytelling with pontins-style cabaret turns, performed by me and a Buddha from B&M bargains?

[Canal Street 🏳️‍🌈 @canalstmancs]

Triumphant new work @SocialRefugeMCR for @GMFringe
Review: https://t.co/OGJ2arELkz
@thesecondshelf
#canalstmcr #canalstcardpartner #ancoatsmcr

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@IanCharles5 @GBury_17 @GMFringe @QueerLitUK Can't thank you enough for being part of the story, then coming along to see me tell it ❤

[Okechukwu Nzelu @NzeluWrites]

Another fantastic play from @thesecondshelf: WITH LOVE, MR GAY performed tonight to a sold-out @QueerLitUK as part of the @GMFringe Festival. It is wonderful to see such good writing (and get a mention!)

[Ian 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @IanCharles5]

Just back from seeing ‘With Love, Mr Gay’, written and performed by the incredibly talented @thesecondshelf and co-starting the superb @GBury_17. Part of the @GMFringe held at @QueerLitUK. Funny, thought provoking and surprisingly musical. Class entertainment - a top night!🏳️‍🌈

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@scottdismith @UKLabour 😊😗

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

The true story of how the barney over bins got out of hand...

On next week

Directed by @jezdolan
Featuring @GBury_17
On at @QueerLitUK

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@skylinermcr @lemnsissay Google image search: Manchester. ❤

[Samuel West 💙💛 @exitthelemming]

Fifteen years. Five prime ministers, seven chancellors, eight foreign secretaries, twelve culture secretaries and sixteen housing ministers.

A thread, for #RantyTuesday.

[Joshua Val Martin @thesecondshelf]

@RestIsPolitics @campbellclaret @RoryStewartUK

Re: importance/ 'decline' of local journalism - special mention should be given to @ManchesterMill who this week have done the most dangerous and engaging work, that is intensely local in focus.

[Joshi Herrmann @joshi]

🚨 OK, I need your help. Andy Burnham's advisor Sacha Lord is threatening to sue @ManchesterMill.

So we're publishing the document at the heart of the story - and asking for your help with a 'community fact-check'.

My editor's note. Pls share.

https://t.co/4sottZR1Tq