It was a cordial and friendly meeting. We talked about a variety of aspects of Ukrainian life. About our culture, people, resilience, and the heroism of Ukrainian defenders. We hope to meet again soon! 🇺🇦🇬🇧 —— Тепла дружня зустріч. Поговорили про різні сфери життя України. Про культуру, людей, стійкість і героїзм українських захисників. Будемо раді зустрітися знову! 🇺🇦🇬🇧
“⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham are the double-act you never knew you needed.” (@thetimes) Watch the trailer for TREASURE and embark on a poignant road trip through 1990s Poland this Father’s Day weekend, as Ruth and Edek uncover family secrets and personal truths. Coming only to theaters June 14! Watch the full trailer at the link in bio. #TreasureMovie
It wouldn’t be a family trip without a few breakdowns. Trailer for TREASURE starring @lenadunham and @stephenfryactually drops tomorrow! #TreasureMovie
American and Canadian fans, you’ve been waiting patiently…. it’s time to be immersed all over again in all seven of the Harry Potter audiobooks. 🎧 Headphones in, calendars cleared and DND mode on. ✨
This detail is from a painting that we’ve had in the family for a hundred years – my mother has lent it to an exhibition on German Expressionists and the Third Reich currently running in Holt, Norfolk. It’s no masterpiece, but it has quite a story. To quote from Dalya Alberge’s article in today’s Guardian “The slit in the canvas tells a chilling story of escape from the Nazis in 1938. The scar was caused by German border guards boarding a train and slashing packing cases with their bayonets – checking for any escapers from Vienna. The oil painting was inside one of those cases…” (It was painted by a little-known artist, Yehudo Epstein, a professor at the Vienna Academy who emigrated to South Africa after the Nazi party’s rise to power)
In Edek’s mind, this is his trip. Ruthie’s just along for the ride. 😅 @stephenfryactually travels through 1990s Poland alongside @lenadunham in TREASURE. Based on the novel by Lily Brett, now playing only in theaters! See it this Father’s Day weekend. #TreasureMovie #LenaDunham #StephenFry #LilyBrett #Treasure
I require at least one cup of coffee in the morning before my parents start their interrogations. ☕ Spend Father’s Day weekend with @stephenfryactually and @lenadunham in TREASURE! Based on the novel “Too Many Men” by Lily Brett and coming only to theaters June 14! Get tickets at the link in bio. #TreasureMovie #StephenFry #LenaDunham #TooManyMen #LilyBrett #FathersDayWeekend
@stephenfryactually minds his P, R, Zeds while learning Polish and talking about the filming of TREASURE! See him star alongside @lenadunham Father’s Day Weekend when it opens only in theaters June 14! #TreasureMovie
On the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, which culminates with the Ode to Joy, @stephenfryactually reflects on the important role it’s played over two centuries. The Today Programme | Listen on BBC Sounds 📸 Reuters #beethoven
On #InternationalDayoftheChild our hearts are with all of Ukraine’s children, including Ilya, Kira, and Sasha (from left) and the more than 20,000 #children Russia abducted in its war on #Ukraine. As @marg_brennan said of Russia on CBS: “First it creates orphans, then it steals them.” Fortunately, Ilya, Kira, and Sasha made it home and bravely told the UN and the media of their plight for the sake of the many other children still held in captivity. Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine’s hope for the future with its inhumane and illegal targeting of children. We must not let it. @bluecheckukraine vets, verifies, and funds frontline Ukrainian groups that are doing everything they can to help children cope with the brutality they face. Please give today to help preserve Ukraine’s most sacred resource: its children. Every donation of $250 or more will receive a special stuffed lion, the symbol of both Ukraine and #courage. Donate: bluecheck.in/courage Thank you. #childrenofwar #humanitarianaid #aid #courageous #brave #bravery #standwithukraine🇺🇦 #supportukraine💙💛 #supportukraine🇺🇦
On #InternationalDayoftheChild our hearts are with all of Ukraine’s children, including Ilya, Kira, and Sasha (from left) and the more than 20,000 #children Russia abducted in its war on #Ukraine. As @marg_brennan said of Russia on CBS: “First it creates orphans, then it steals them.” Fortunately, Ilya, Kira, and Sasha made it home and bravely told the UN and the media of their plight for the sake of the many other children still held in captivity. Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine’s hope for the future with its inhumane and illegal targeting of children. We must not let it. @bluecheckukraine vets, verifies, and funds frontline Ukrainian groups that are doing everything they can to help children cope with the brutality they face. Please give today to help preserve Ukraine’s most sacred resource: its children. Every donation of $250 or more will receive a special stuffed lion, the symbol of both Ukraine and #courage. Donate: bluecheck.in/courage Thank you. #childrenofwar #humanitarianaid #aid #courageous #brave #bravery #standwithukraine🇺🇦 #supportukraine💙💛 #supportukraine🇺🇦
Volunteers are the heartbeat of charities delivering services to people affected by cancer. 💚✋ Cancer charities amongst thousands of other organisations are calling you to join #TheBigHelpOut and volunteer in your local area from 7th-9th of June. Whether you want to support a cancer charity, your local sports centre or become an elderly befriender there are loads of volunteering opportunities to choose from. Together, let us make sure no one ever has to feel alone. Download the app and find volunteering opportunities near you 👉 link in bio And, if you’ve volunteered or been supported by a volunteer before, please share how it helped you in the comments! 👇 It’s important we work together to spread the word about the power of volunteering. @thewhitmore, @damekellyholmes, @charlottehawkins1, @gavinrofficial, @drzoewilliams, @jennycwalser, @iamsadieclayton, @_fabiennesworld, @aimee_fuller, @shellrowex, @skysarahjane, @seanfletchertv, @pips_taylor
How easily can we be influenced by AI generated content? Using artificial intelligence, Channel 4 Dispatches manipulated a video of Stephen Fry to endorse both main political parties, this is how it went. #GeneralElection #AI #GE24 #Deepfake #UKElection #Dispatches #Channel4
New free to all Fry-on-Friday Substack !!
The countdown is on to the NHS’ birthday! ⏲️ We’ve been asking some of our supporters to share their birthday wishes ahead of the #NHS turning 76 on Friday. @stephenfryactually’s birthday wish is for NHS staff to be treated with the honour and respect they deserve. 💙 Keep your eyes peeled on our channels throughout the week for more special birthday messages.
Why are myths So important? Listen to the whole podcast with @stephenfryactually as we discuss Ancient Greek, technology, myths and more: https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-are-myths-important
✨Tickets are now on sale for our 150th Celebration Gala on the 24th June! Hosted by @stephenfryactually and directed by Michael Fentiman, join us for Songs, Scenes & Special Guests, including from our friends in @twostrangersmusical ✨
The news that 4,700 young people are engaged in this year’s @_mccfoundation Hub programme, up from 3,200 in 2023, which includes a 53% increase in female participants, was revealed at a special event at the Urban Cricket Centre in Leyton attended by England star and MCC Foundation Ambassador Maia Bouchier. Essex and London Spirit wicketkeeper Adam Rossington also attended the launch, and took part in Q&A session with participants, providing an insight into the career of a professional cricketer. Over 400 players have accessed the talent pathway from the programme since 2022, including one previous Hub participant from Leyton who has now progressed into the Essex County Age Group Pathway, has been selected for England under 17’s Action Indoor Cricket team and has recently returned to the Leyton Hub to be part of the coaching team. @maiabouchier @rossington17 @essexcricket @leytonurbancrickethub @runcommunications #cricket #mccfoundation #sport #charity
Discover the hidden influence of fossil fuel money on our politics 🌍 Reform UK and the Conservative Party are leading recipients of these funds, impacting climate policies. Learn what this means for our future and how you can make a difference. We’ve ranked the Top 10 Climate Denial Candidates and the Top 10 Best Climate Candidates. Link in bio. 🔍 Stay informed. Hold your MPs accountable. Follow MP Watch for more updates! #VoteOutDenial #VoteInClimate #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalAwareness #Election2024
⭐️The Countdown is on!! ⭐️ Just 3 days until our 150th Celebration Gala! ⭐️ Join us on Monday 24th June for Songs, Scenes & Special Guests, hosted by @stephenfryactually ✨ #150thgala #criteriontheatre #westendlive #westendtheatre #londonlife #ticketsonsalenow
Opening The Conversation @stmartininthefields with @stephenfryactually on Monday 20 May. From Ancient Greece to today, what’s changed? War and peace, gender and sexuality, heroism and myth. Join us live or online. #theconversation
Opening The Conversation @stmartininthefields with @stephenfryactually on Monday 20 May. From Ancient Greece to today, what’s changed? War and peace, gender and sexuality, heroism and myth. Join us live or online. #theconversation
Live at the Royal Albert Hall, I’m delighted to be hosting a very special launch event for the publication of Odyssey, the final part of the story in my Greek Myths series. It’s been extraordinary fun working on the last of these mythical tales and in conversation, I will detail the trials and tribulations of my writing and storytelling process. Not only that, I will also take you on a voyage through my own life and career. The best part of all? 100% of the net proceeds from tickets will be donated to a charity very close to my heart, The MCC Foundation. Their work helps to transform lives through cricket , providing life changing opportunities to thousands of children living in under-served communities in the UK and across the globe. If you’re a fellow mythophile, this is a night that you won’t want to miss. To book your tickets, visit the link in my bio or fane.co.uk/stephen-fry
CAN A HERO FIND HIS WAY HOME? The fourth and final book in my Greek myth series is coming this September. I’m delighted to share the cover with you. ODYSSEY tells the events following the terrible and bloody war which I recounted in my last book, TROY. It’s perhaps the most human of all the tales: a series of astonishing adventures exploring the great impulses that all of us share: our yearnings for justice, for family, love and, of course, home. You can pre-order your copy from the link in my bio.
