Opera director teaching at @BirmCons @RCMLondon @rncmlive etc, until recently to be found at @BYOpera. Avid theatre fan. An astrophysicist many moons ago.

London
Joined March 2016
Stuart Barker retweeted
As it's Friday, I'm asking all my followers to please retweet (and comment) on this post if you see it, to help my bird account be seen! 🙏😀 To make it worth sharing, here's a Robin in song from Woolacombe in North Devon. 😍🐦 Thank you very much! 📷 😊♥️
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Stuart Barker retweeted
I’m quite surprised the last government didn’t put Ticketmaster in charge of the Covid vaccine booking system.
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I don't want lower taxes. I want hospital beds. Trains that run on time. Kids who aren't too hungry to learn. Libraries in every town. Rivers that don't run with slurry. Local councils not forced into bankruptcy. Politicians who don't venally line their own pockets.
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It’s hard to know who and what to trust these days… But this incredible clip nails it Simply: Don’t trust idiots And how do you spot an idiot? Look for the people who are cruel…
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Calling out Govt corruption doesn’t make someone “hard left” Calling out for climate change action doesn’t make someone part of the “eco-mob” Calling out the need to treat minorities with respect doesn’t make someone “woke” …but using any of these labels does make you a prick
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In August this year the longest-serving member of our team will be moving on! Read more about @StuartBYOBarker's time at BYO: byo.org.uk/articles/farewell…
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If you were given an honour by a man who that very day resigned from parliament in disgrace after a report by his fellow MPs would you keep it?
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Toi toi toi everyone! It has been a joyous process directing this terrific piece. If you're near Birmingham do come along if you can.
👀these amazing shots from The Enchanted Pig by @gregmilnerphoto Opening tonight, Jonathan Dove's unlikely fairy-tale romance is perfect for those new to opera. U16s free with a paying adult. Tickets bcu.ac.uk/.../events-calenda… #opera #jonathandove #whatson #whatsonbrum #family
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As promised, the UK is now world-beating.
Replying to @lewis_goodall
Inflation in the UK the highest in the G7- by some margin (latest figs for each) UK 🇬🇧 10.1% France 🇫🇷 6.6% Germany 🇩🇪 7.8% US 🇺🇸 5.3% Italy 🇮🇹 8.1% Canada 🇨🇦 4.3% Japan 🇯🇵 3.3%
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Stuart Barker retweeted
Questions for the Privileges Committee ... @HoCPrivileges
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Stuart Barker retweeted
The BBC have suspended Gary Lineker until he apologies and agrees not to post anything critical about the Government on Social Media. If you stand with Gary Lineker against the Government and the BBC. RT and Like this post to show your support for him.
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🤣A disturbingly good impression!
Exclusive interview with Liz Truss
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Alexa. Show me the definition of oxymoron
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I’m home from Manchester after a terrific couple of weeks directing opera scenes with @rncmlive students. A joyous time with some very talented singers!
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Find yourself someone who writes to you with as much love and respect as Rishi Sunak sacking a minister.
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Stuart Barker retweeted
It costs £84,144 per year (plus expenses) to keep a Tory MP in Parliament. It only costs £44,640 to keep one locked up in prison. You do the maths! Bargain. 😀 #ToryCorruption #LockThemAllUp
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