Joshua Val Martin

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.

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

OK so “queer” was reclaimed. It went from a slur - to a political slogan - to a broadened identity - to a market - to a HUGE industry. The first rule of markets is expansion, and I have seen the expansion firsthand, and the cynicism behind it in my industry; the music industry. As long as a market is expanding, it is very hard to to fight its negative effects. While the money is pouring in nobody wants to critique it, even its worst excesses, even authoritarianism and child safeguarding get a slide.

🌈🎭 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: ow.ly/3xqt50Vmkcb #WithLoveMrGay #LGBTQILiteraryFestival

#Review: With Love Mr Gay @BrightonFringe ★★★★ "A show of immense charm and conviction, played with impeccable panache." #theatre #fringe #Brighton buff.ly/N2HZfhd

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! fmwt.co.uk

@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.

@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

@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

@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

Triumphant new work @SocialRefugeMCR for @GMFringe Review: canal-st.co.uk/2024/07/17/one… @thesecondshelf #canalstmcr #canalstcardpartner #ancoatsmcr

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

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?

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

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!🏳️‍🌈

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!)

@scottdismith @UKLabour 😊😗

Last week's election means that I am looking for new opportunities! I am experienced across #localgov, #activetravel, #transport, #communications, #campaigns and #politics. If you or any of your contacts have any opportunities you think might be suitable, please get in touch.

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

@skylinermcr @lemnsissay Google image search: Manchester. ❤

Fifteen years. Five prime ministers, seven chancellors, eight foreign secretaries, twelve culture secretaries and sixteen housing ministers. A thread, for #RantyTuesday.

@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.

🚨 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. manchestermill.co.uk/p/sacha-lord-i…