Sophia Leonie
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Screenwriter | Playwright | Freelance journalist. Repped by @Jenfranthomas @unitedagents
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I’m literally in tears watching
#WHENTHEYSEEUS
. I’m only on ep 2 but
@ava
has done something beautiful and powerful and important here. Can’t believe this a) happened but b) that the world we are in right now hasn’t changed enough.
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Lovely to chat to the incredible
@DawnButlerBrent
last night at the
#O2SilverClefs
. An inspiring day ended by meeting an inspiring woman. Thanks so much for the important work you do!❤️
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I wrote next week’s Holby City, please tune in! It’s this Monday 28th Feb 8.30 (moved due to the football) Script edited by the incredible
@joshuatreacy
!
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Come see my new play! From the writer of
#DiaryofaHounslowGirl
,
@AmbreenRazia
’s new thriller reveals the lives of Britain’s invisible children, adrift in the care system at the mercy of gang culture. Tkts on sale now!
@Ovalhouse
@StratfordCircus
@BernieGrantArts
#POTthePlay
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What a pleasure to be a part of such an important living history social experiment with BBC’s
#backintimeforschool
. The students in the social studies lesson were so articulate when discussing racism & the hostility towards immigration. Shame so much of our discussion was cut..
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Great fun filming BBC Doctors the last few days! Catch me on your screens soon...
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Away for work and have been glued to
@theslumflower
’s book
#whatatimetobealone
, for the whole journey. If you haven’t already, grab a copy - so many important truths that we aren’t always ready to hear... ❤️
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A few days late but this is now out! The first time my words have been published in an actual book!
#Unattached
features the voices of 30 brilliant women (including me!). My essay sits alongside these powerhouses:
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Went to see this amazing play last night at
@bushtheatre
. An absolutely beautiful, moving, important piece of theatre! Big love to
@AmbreenRazia
and
@sophiemoniram
and the rest of the team! ❤️
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As
#kanyewest
continues his crazy behaviour & support for a racist, sexist president (not to mention during a particularly sensitive time for women everywhere),have a read of an article I wrote a few months back for
@galdemzine
: The Problem With Kanye West
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2/2 disinterested, but not too rude in case he got aggressive. He wouldn’t stop & sat down really close. Then this woman came over and said ‘it’s you! So good to see you!’. He left. Thank u to all women who do this. ❤️
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#Emilia
was amazing tonight. One of the best plays I’ve seen in ages. Catch it if you can before the end of the month. I’m all teary, fired up and inspired all at once! 🙌🏽🎭👩🏽🦱👩🏽🦱👩🏽🦱😥🔥😡 ✊🏽
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#AssataTaughtMe
@gatetheatre
: utterly AMAZING. The storyline,set, the acting. I was an emotional wreck by the end - well done all involved!
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Well done to my girl
@thequeenmehreen
on her articulate, intelligent and sensitive exploration of the problems some British Asian men face in the doc
#lostboys
, that aired on
#bbc2
last night! 🙌🏽❤️
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NEW ARTICLE up on
@galdemzine
now! Have a read... I discuss just why Kanye West should be held accountable for the consequences of endorsing such a dangerous far right regime..
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Grounded was mesmerising! Brilliant performance
@Llifo
. Love seeing female stereotypes challenged in theatre- big up
@gatetheatre
🙌🏽
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So honoured to be asked by
@jellymalin
to contribute an essay to this book, alongside 30 other brilliant women! I wrote about not getting caught up in online ‘couple goals’ hype & not living your life for some weird validation from others. Out 3 Feb
@SquarePegBooks
@vintagebooks
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Booked my first job of 2017! Feeling excited and optimistic! Xx
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Let’s gooooooo!! ❤️❤️❤️
We are excited to be announcing the five recipients of the Neal Street Productions Screenwriting Bursary. 🎉🎉🎉
Massive congratulations to
#DexterFlanders
#SophiaLeonie
#GemmaMushington
#DominiqueReid
#KirstyRider
For more information go to:
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Just catching up with the Logan Sama 1Xtra drama. So relevant and topical to our play
#hashtaglightie
at the Arcola from Tuesday! Come down!
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Can’t believe
@BBCHolbyCity
are shooting their last ever episode today! Massively grateful to have had the pleasure of working with this lovely team as a new tv writer. Been watching for years - this truly is end of an era. Good luck to everyone. Sending ❤️❤️
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TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR
#PotThePlay
AT THESE 3 AMAZING LONDON VENUES! Do come watch me!
@Ovalhouse
@StratfordCircus
@BGACentre
Written by
@AmbreenRazia
Directed by
@sophiemoniram
See you there! 🎭
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So a week at
@Ovalhouse
to R&D
@tamshed
‘s , ‘Hear Me Now’ - a collection of monologues by people of colour in the U.K. - has nearly come to an end. Loved working with the inspo that is
@RikkiBB
& talents
@HannahKumari
@ivelostlewis
@AlexOBChang
💕
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In other news, excited to say I've been nominated for Best Actress at the UK Entertainment Awards!
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Come check us out
#HashtagLightie
at the Arcola - trailer below!
After a sell out run,
#HashtagLightie
is returning! Join Ella, Queen of the Selfie from 14 Nov - 2 Dec. 📸
Book now →
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Still buzzing from opening night! Thanks for the flowers
@AmbreenRazia
❤️ It’s press night tomorrow - can’t wait!
#POTtheplay
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Great night hearing Corbyn speak @
#standupyouth
with some great Poetry from
@Anthony1983
&music from
@sowetokinch
among others.
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This mixed girl fetish needs to chill. I weigh in on the VanBanter video in my article for Gal Dem. Check it out:
Yes, black British youth are obsessed with light skin and curly hair
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If u ❤️'d the 90s
#ukgarage
scene, have a read!
@Louise_Pierre
@ArtfulDodgerMC
@McBushkin
@MightyMoe
@LeanneSweetFA
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Ovalhouse closing night! What an audience - standing ovation! Big loves to this lot for their support - and who had to be kicked out of the theatre we stayed so late! 😔😊❤️
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Big up my ❤️ Kane, and all those in the public eye who signed this letter to urge you to vote Labour. It’s never been more urgent.
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So I can’t believe it took me so long to see it,
#BarberShopChronicles
was amazing! Moving, important theatre - big congrats all involved!🙌🏽
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Amazing play last night at
@Ovalhouse
!
#wonderousvulva
by
@BellaHeesom
. A beautiful & exploration of female sexuality & the importance of female pleasure in a world that tells us our needs are secondary to men’s. Great post show discussion too. Review on
@StageyLady
coming up..
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Can't believe next week is the finale of
#backintimeforschool
! It's been such an amazing journey! If you haven't already, do check out my article summing up my experience so far...
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Brilliant performance by
@nyla_levy
! And big up
@AmbreenRazia
for an amazing play
#DiaryOfAHounslowGirl
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Had a great day at the first
#Lightie
workshop / rehearsal, followed by a very insightful focus group on mixed race identities.
#Actorslife
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Check out my girl in her radio play /adaptation of theatre show
#withalittlebitofluck
On
#bbc1xtra
! It is sick! If you ❤️garage lock in now!
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If you haven't already go on & check out my article on coming from two cultures!
http://t.co/8mOohjHayH.
#mixedrace
#culture
#race
#media
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We’ve been nominated for two Off Westend Awards!
We have some more
@OffWestEndCom
nominees in our building this morning... Congratulations to the
#HashtagLightie
team who are in the running for BEST PRODUCTION, and to
@RikkiBB
for BEST SET DESIGNER! 🎉
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Whoop!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 So super proud of this one on her debut book! 🥰❤️💕🎉❤️💕
I’ve seen people do this on twitter so... here goes.
I have news.
I have signed a book deal.
My book, ‘Hidden Lessons: Growing Up on the Frontline of Teaching’, is coming out on September 16th. My journey and everything I learnt as a 21 year old entering the classroom to now.
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Love to see my girls
@LynetteLinton
and
@The_Lecky
shining! Exciting times! ✨❤️
We're delighted to be co-producing SUPERHOE with our partners
@royalcourt
. SUPERHOE is written by the incredibly talented
@The_Lecky
and directed by the inspirational
@J_Maxah
and plays from 30th Jan to 16th Feb 2019 - get the lowdown 👇🏿
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Last night at
@worldvisionuk
’s
#ittakesaworld
event. Raising awareness of child violence, here in the UK & across the world. Having worked with young people for over ten years, it’s an issue that hits home. Thanks for having me down ❤️
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Last night I got to see
#BuildingTheWall
at
@ParkTheatre
- soo distrubing and important, particularly in this political climate where hate and intolerance is becoming normalised.
@Angela_Griffin
- you did an amazing job! Full review up now
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Kane made some breathtakingly beautiful & heartbreaking art. Please watch and support
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Nice to see
@Sheridandemyers
@OfficialKojo
on
@BBCLondonNews
this eve. Good luck with the film release!!
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Congrats
@LynetteLinton
! 👏🏽
Standing ovation at
#AssataTaughtMe
first preview and we've almost sold out tickets for next week! Don't miss out:
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Catch me on
@Channel4News
tonight, talking about having a mixed race woman in the royal family..
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Engaged in a wicked discussion with this amazing woman on
#1Xtra
tonight. Hope you guys enjoyed!
Tune in now
@1Xtra
! I’m in the studio with
@Reece_Parkinson
discussing colourism and the use of the word ‘lightie’!
#1XtraTalks
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A little something I wrote about motherhood 💕
In today’s social media-driven world, I can’t help but feel the only control we can really have is to hold our little ones close and turn off the noise, writes
@Mssophia_leonie
#pregnancy
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Love that an article I wrote months back stills gets shared and gets people thinking
Boxes and
#MixedRace
Problems
http://t.co/cDUS1LXpJA
via Sophia and Stuff Ht
@mixed_race
http://t.co/zUzLAn9SLd
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New blog post discussing my experiences of dealing with Social Anxiety. Thoughts welcome! Social Anxiety and Me
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Fun times at
@ueawards
last night - I didn’t win, but I got to hang out w these beauts!
@MoTheComedian
@DevonAnderson87
@McBushkin
❤️
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#ScreenNationAwards
tonight. Shame we didn't win, but great 2see such amazing talent in one room Feeling v inspired!
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2 amazing shows today! Thank you for great comments and support
@Caso1
@marcusellard
@TheRealKano
@JoanneSandi
xx
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Filming new short film today with talented director / writer / actor
@danielrusteau
for
@TheBWNG
…
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In other news just finished watching the new season of Topboy. It was brilliant. Heartbreaking. Firstly so proud - Kane is stand out. Amazing. Ashley great as always. The character of Jaq is a fave, Dris underrated -natural & v talented. Simz killed it too! And the kids! 😩
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So I got to catch up with Chilli from TLC for
@galdemzine
and you can read full interview here!
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Tense moments and dutch courage. Checking out some of the footage from my short.
#filming
#actorslife
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Royal Wedding day. The prince is marrying a mixedrace feminist actress - it’s not gonna change the world but it does signal a shift in changing attitudes, so when
#Channel4news
asked me about my views, I told them that. Here’s a snippet:
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How exciting!
#BackInTimeForSchool
premieres tonight! Keep watching, I star as one of the 4 teachers in Episode 4 onwards..
The amazing
@PollyRussell1
talked to us about her new show with
@sarajcox
,
#BackInTimeForSchool
and the challenges it brought for students and teachers 🎓
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Such a pleasure to be a part of
@DaneBaptweets
@QnEverythingPod
last night! Lots of important discussion on everything from feminism and black women - to the dark reality of reality TV. Thanks so much for having me down!
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#DiaryOfAHounslowGirl
tonight at
@artsdepot
was brilliant! What a relatable, touching story - had me in tears! Well done to all involved 👏🏽
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This is incredible!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Check out my latest short 'Boys' written & directed by
@OfficialKojo
and starring a collective of talented women!
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Yes it’s a shame
#AlastairStewart
had to step down from
#itv
but quite frankly: don’t call black people apes. In quotes. In songs. In poetry. Ever. Just don’t. It’s not snowflake - it’s being aware of context, power structures, words.We demand better now, so rise to it or goodbye
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Super excited for my film screening 15th April! Written & produced by me! 🎥💻 Also starring
@queen_mehreen
!
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Went to see
@The_Lecky
and her incredible one women play
#Superhoe
at
@royalcourt
earlier this week - full review up now!
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Know I'm super late to the party but saw
#Moonlight
earlier today. So deserving of the Oscar! Probably the best film I've ever seen.
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Congrats to
@AmbreenRazia
and the team
@RobynCara__
@MandiDhillon
@PREEYAKALIDAS
on
#hounslowdiaries
!
#bbc3
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Caught
@AmbreenRazia
's
#diaryofahounslowgirl
at the end of its latest run & was moved to tears. Review
@StageyLady
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Filming day! Love watching shoot set up transformations!
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This is brilliant, well done
@AmbreenRazia
! ❤️
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And:
@shanisilver
@charlie_craggs
@rosestokes
@chloepierreldn
@rosiewilby
@mialevitin
@RebeccaCNReid
@writtenbysalma
@stephanieyeboah
@madsabouttown
Order your copy now:
@SquarePegBooks
@vintagebooks
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Little something I wrote about the pressure to maintain the perfect body during a global crisis.
Have a read below. If you like, feel free to share. ❤️
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I still think a lot of men don’t understand how uncomfortable and damaging this behaviour is to us
Do you know how long it took me to be able to hold my head high as I walked past groups of boys/men in the street? Even just two together, felt like I should lower my gaze to avoid unwanted attention like it was my fault if they catcalled otherwise.
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Saw
#ninenight
last night at
@NationalTheatre
and it was soooo good! Loved the way it beautifully explored loss, family conflict and British Caribbean cultural values through the generations. Full review live now!
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I explored the changing idea of female empowerment in today's culture in my article
#Liberated
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The rise of ukip here and the far right across Europe is actually petrifying
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Just finished new Black Mirror ep 1!
@itsOsy
@HamzDaActor
I see you! Wicked ep guys well done! 🙌🏽❤️
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Watched Bubbly Black Girl at
@stratfordeast
last night - loved it! Congrats to all cast - amazing performances 🎭
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Writing this episode was such an honour!
Tonight marks my very last episode working on Keller Ward. I’m still in the next few eps, but this episode was very special to me.
@BBCHolbyCity
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