Well, today after 8 years of putting literal blood, sweat, and tears into the @NationalTheatre, I am unemployed. Along with 400 other casual workers, a job which was an absolute life-saver and a way to make money whilst trying to carve out a career in the arts is gone... (1/6)

...I've not spoken about this much since we found out because I've been so disappointed in the NT for how they've handled it as well as incredibly upset about losing something that was always far more than a job. The NT (and particularly the FOH teams)... (2/6)

...have been a incredible community to be part of and something I tried really hard to contribute to during my time there. As well as helping to (I hope!) improve the Events department, I was a rep for the Women's Network (helping to run talks and events for all staff), ...(3/6)

... and set up and ran @FOHtheatre to provide FOH staff an opportunity to create, develop, and produce theatre work. Most of this I did this for free. Despite this there wasn't the chance to defend my employment and no potential for returning when things improve... (4/6)

...which is why I am so upset. I truly believe the NT has made a mistake getting rid of such a loyal, hard-working, knowledgeable, diverse, and talented section of their work force, which they will struggle to replicate when things get back to normal. (5/6)

... Anyway, to end on a more positive note: I met some bloody amazing people at the NT who will be life-long friends & so many people I hope to to collaborate with in the future (these people are the future of British theatre).Sending my love to all of them today. #rantover (6/6)