Anthony Arblaster

aarblaster@mastodonapp.uk

Theatre lighting designer and educator from Kamberri/Canberra, Australia. Now living in London.  I teach and research <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/LightingDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#LightingDesign</a> at RADA in London. I am a <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/PhD" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#PhD</a> researcher at the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/UniversityOfYork" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#UniversityOfYork</a>, researching <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/dramaturgy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#dramaturgy</a> and lighting design. <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/UoY" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#UoY</a>I make iOS apps to fix problems I hav

Posts

Post #2130351
My plan this week was to finish a book from the library. Instead I spent it editing transcripts. Necessary but, wow that’s a slow process. #phdlife
Post #2130349
In local elections in the UK the Electoral Comission says: “In the event of a tie, then a candidate is selected by the drawing of lots (i.e., a method of selection by chance such as tossing a coin or picking a name out of a hat).” I’m sorry. What!? First past the post is a dreadful system. #ukpolitics #elections #fpp https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/news-and-views/media-centre/local-elections-england-2026-media-guide
Post #2130337
It’s the constant self advocacy that is so hard as a person with a disability. It’s exhausting. #disability
Post #2130336
For all those who celebrate. May the fourth be with you
Post #1892701
Dear Netflix if you insist on dynamic add insertion please don’t make it so so buggy.
Post #1044246
On Friday I talked about art and the suitability of colour choices in a lighting design. Then I went and swapped out a broken #Strand LD90 control module so that one of our theatres could keep up and running with a complete power control system. This is what we mean when we say the intersection of art and technology. #lightingdesign #theatre
Post #1044245
An example of what should happen to all remains that were stolen from Country. I’m looking at you #BritishMuseum #auspol https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/nsw-ancestor-remains-uncle-returned-county-from-england/106440590?utm_source=abc_news_app&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_campaign=abc_news_app&amp;utm_content=link
Post #1044244
My first Thesis Advisory Panel is tomorrow. Wish me luck. #phdlife #UniversityOfYork
Post #1044243
RE: https://mastodon.social/@caseyliss/116307270141037991 Fact.
Post #1044242
Today is a #PhD day. I’ve got transcripts and readings a-plenty. I’ve got things-to-write galore. Want journal articles? I got 20 (thousand). I don’t neeeeeed morrrrrrrre #phdlife #UniversityOfYork
Post #1044240
My mystery bulbs included blue bells! #bloomscrolling
Post #1003639
@DamonHD@mastodon.social well that is a travesty.
Post #949255
@Ashedryden@xoxo.zone oh great. I’m on Ajovy so I might give that a try.
Post #596459
@sundogplanets@mastodon.social Well that’s shit. Sorry for the dickheads.
Post #466853
My March started with a lot of ceiling staring. #MonochromeMarch
Post #419710
Every interview for my #PhD makes me feel revitalised for this research. Always engaging and interesting. #phdlife
Post #367402
@Vulpy love the silky texture!! Thanks for sharing.
Post #324445
Another interview for the #phd today. I knew these would be interesting but I hadn’t clocked how much fun I’d have. Turns out talking to interesting people about a topic you love is really fun. #phdlife
Post #315858
Having a migraine is weird. I can sometimes focus for short bursts. So over the last few days I have read some articles for my #phd. But at the same time I only managed to leave the house for the first time in 10 days today. #spoonie #phdlife
Post #315856
@wild1145 Test post of a post.
Post #315854
I keep seeing placements for #phd researchers to go on placements for ~3 months. They sound like exciting things, particularly for researchers new to the jobs market. Although not for me, I keep getting struck by the number that offer no fee. While if it’s part of a course for taught programmes, or contributing to research, that’s fine. But blanket “come work for us for three months cause we are great” — that seems incredibly financially discriminatory. #AcademicChatter #UniversityOfYork #UCU @...
Post #315852
If you have #migraine and cold or cool can help, may I recommend a migraine beanie. Discovered this two days ago and it’s incredible. Already bought a second one to keep at work. Available from your local international monopoly. https://amzn.eu/d/0hF2WHSe #spoonie #chronicPain
Post #315849
This is why the internet is good. https://naturalisationwaitingtime.co.uk/
Post #271796
@ngaylinn@tech.lgbt yeah it’s a problem!
Post #271791
A reminder of a real Christmas at home.
Post #175140
Why would I ever want the x to close a safari tab to not be visisble? I've been getting repeat bugs where the X will not appear until I click off the tab then click back. Infuriating! #MacOS #Safari
Post #172667
My university wasn’t listed in @ResearchOrgs@mastodon.social and guess what, proposing the addition was simple. If an org you know has a mistake or is missing take the 5 minutes to suggest a change. And hello to ROR id 01y7y4033 — the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art #AcademicChatter #RADA Https://ror.org/01y7y4033