Stephen Unwin
Director, Writer, Teacher, Campaigner.
Founded ETT. Opened the Rose.
Laughing Boy, All Our Children, Poor Naked Wretches, Beautiful Lives.
stephenunwin.uk
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- There is no greater duty than to the silent, the vulnerable, the powerless, the dying.
- Relief from the shit show? Or some new perspectives? Anyway, it might be intriguing. www.stephenunwin.uk/thoughts-and...
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- Parents of disabled kids fighting for their child’s rights, grieving for their untimely (and often avoidable) deaths, just struggling through in an uncomprehending world. Underestimate them at your peril.
- Some good advice from a friend.
- Perfect Christmas present!
- Utterly monstrous. The GOP deserves to lose power for a generation.
- This autumn I've given more than 30 talks about my book and the issues that it raises to an amazing range of groups: health professionals, universities, charities, etc. I've got some lined up in the Spring but am happy to do more if anyone is interested. Tell me if you'd like to arrange one.
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- We never stop hearing about how artists express themselves, but when an artist with learning disabilities wins a prize a critic says therapy and talent should not be confused. I remember Tracey Emin winning the Turner Prize for her “unmade bed” and appearing drunk on Newsnight. What art does.
- It's the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. (Hint: this is for all of us)
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- Off to Stoke on Trent to address the Challenge to Change Conference: Advancing Best Practice in Learning Disability and Autism Support. Better not screw it up.
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- Reposted by Stephen UnwinThrilled that @stephenunwin.bsky.social is speaking at our Dec Wellbeing Hub webinar. He will be discussing themes from his latest book, Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong. 📅4th Dec ⏲️7-8.30pm 🛜Online 💷Free Book here: bit.ly/4ihEROI #disabilityhistorymonth
- Pleae sign and share petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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- Why are “SEND budgets” spoken about as something different from “education budgets”? Children are children.
- If you read one thing this weekend, read this. The way we treat young people who are a little 'different' is endlessly shocking. With thanks and respect to Kate Szymankiewicz. From theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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- Jeez.
- Reposted by Stephen UnwinNew to our Arden Performance Companions series, 'Shakespeare and Brecht: A Practical Guide for Actors, Directors, Students and Teachers' by @stephenunwin.bsky.social is the first guide connecting the two playwrights, expanding staging & performing possibilities. bit.ly/4pMQjoH
- Nearly 40 years later Tilda Swinton and I are having another go at Manfred Karge’s Man to Man. Royal Court, Berliner Ensemble, Lucille Lortel, NYC.
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- Off to Cambridge University to talk about learning disabilities. I relish the contradiction.
- This is what fascism looks like.
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- Best bought in boxes of 10. 😂
- Sara Ryan's brilliant new book. www.stephenunwin.uk/thoughts-and...
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- This has marinaded over many years. Proud it’s finally out.
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- Proud of this. Like sending a thought out into the world. To be heard, ignored or rejected. But there it is.
- Reposted by Stephen Unwinheartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
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- Great talking to Cathy Newman at a lovely evening for KIDS tonight.
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- Thanks so much for doing it!
- Reposted by Stephen UnwinI feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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- In 1981 the SDP / Liberals were polling at more than 50% with the Tories and Labour both at 23%. Reform’s strength is overstated.
- Reposted by Stephen UnwinBrilliant book. Everyone should read this ⬇️
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- I suppose anyone who opposes the attitudes revealed at the Met is simply “woke”. Time the “anti-woke” culture warriors came clean.
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- Out soon.
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- Reposted by Stephen UnwinWhy do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?
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- The British theatre gathered at St James’ Picadilly this morning to remember and celebrate the great Tim West. I was touched to be asked to say a few words. What an actor. What a man.
- In case you were wondering, the RFK / Trump theory about autism is complete bollocks.
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- What a lovely review of my book. bjgplife.com/beautiful-li...
- Emma.
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- I hope in a darkening world this helps spread some light. ❤️
- I’m “teching” Ryan Craig’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s EMMA at the Theatre Royal Bath this week, and looking through my CV (for another reason entirely) I realise to my horror that this is my 100th professional theatre or opera production. And I still feel like a beginner.
- Reposted by Stephen UnwinThis is exactly the kind of despicable scaremongering that Aseem Malhotra has made his modus operandi. Insinuations, hearsay, anti-vaxx, non-evidence-based, lurid, self-enriching, anti-scientific claptrap. Of course Reform UK lapped it up. 1/4
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- Proud to write for @bylinetimes.bsky.social
- 32 five star comments on Amazon!
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- “It is upon us to begin the work. It is not upon us to complete it.” The Talmud.
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- Joey’s 29 today!
