Hello Tom Dyer

If anyone is wondering what I’m up to this week it’s being part of this wonderful experience with Red Herring Theatre. - Look at that setting! 😍 - I’m playing Lord Percy in Blackadder 2 at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill until Friday come rain or shine! - Wrap up warm and I’ll see you there! (at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MAFLrjg9m/?igshid=sad6j3t66jy5

This is a sequence during the prologue of Jesus Christ Superstar where we held a confrontational pose for 4 bars of music with the Romans who had come to spoil our fun during the free play before the show came up. - Someone in the audience caught each pose near perfect and I’m really pleased with how dramatic it looks! - I want to know what everyone else did now, I had my back to them! (at Sophia Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1BalItDWYi/?igshid=19n1hn2jkh6y7

Two weeks ago @cdfopenairfest opened Jesus Christ Superstar. - Pictured is a gift that a cast member made for everyone else in the cast on the final day. I was touched and moved to receive it. - The meaning and memories that this little cross gives me is incredible. - Similar to Fiddler on the Roof last year we were dealing with a very sensitive topic in religion and I stayed mindful of the people this story impacts. - Being respectful to other people’s beliefs is important. - This rock opera that divides opinion in the musical theatre world really had a profound impact on those watching and I’m proud to have been involved. - I’m really chuffed I have this keepsake to remember it. - Thank you - #musical #musicaltheatre #actor #singer #jesus #cross #christ #jesuschrist #andrewlloydwebber #jcs #gift #keepsake #memory #memories #thoughtful #dignity #respect #faith #spirit #spirituality #religion #christianity #singer (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03zJxJD3Ky/?igshid=b3djz6cl6sn5

These last couple of weeks and months have truly been very special. - Jesus Christ Superstar closed on Saturday and I cannot believe I was not only part of the summer festival again, but part of something truly terrific. - I have loved the whole process and feel like I’ve improved as a performer over the entire period. I got to share the stage with pure talent and I am very grateful to have shared the experience with them. - Thank you Rich and Rob for your stewardship and let me walk on that stage again! It truly is an honour every single time. - To everyone who made it so special, cast, crew, festival team and audiences - thank you. The response was every audience was fantastic - One piece of feedback I had after the Saturday matinee (paraphrased): “I feel closer to my faith having watched that as I can see what the man, who I believe is my saviour, suffered for us. You did a remarkable job in giving us that story. Thank you.” - Wow. - 📸 (the flashy ones not the ones I took) - Nathalie Johnson Rolley (at Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival: Everyman 19) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zR_URDABb/?igshid=1di9m9madels4

@cdfopenairfest Jesus Christ Superstar opens tonight!! - We’ve had some wonderful well wishes from the west end so I put them together in this short little video! - It was shared widely yesterday but here it is again for you to enjoy! - I can’t wait to see what you think of this show. I’m really proud to be a part of it! - Pre-book your tickets as they’re selling fast! You won’t want to miss this! (at Sophia Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Vmo17jV5Y/?igshid=1uskxxi1bwegz

I am pleased to say that last night the ACTivate Your Life Course Presenters won the group award at the @tenovuscancer annual Volunteer Awards ceremony! - Last night was very special. - It is my favourite night of the year by far. It is so inspiring to hear from our volunteers and find out their inspiration as to why they give their time to Us. - For those of you who don't know, I lead Tenovus' ACTivate Your Life - Affected By Cancer service. Other than myself it is a completely volunteer led service and I'm so pleased that they have been acknowledged by our Senior Management Team and external judging panel to win the group award. - Not all of them could make it - there's over 20 of them! - but the picture below gives a snapshot of who they are and what they're like. Some of them have never met before but the comments I've had back have been how well they all bonded together and supported each other. - I am so proud that I get to lead these wonderful individuals impact the lives of people affected by cancer. - Thank you! (at Principality Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0f-3LDZvj/?igshid=1u5senhqrn8mb

This week I’ve released a new podcast episode! This time with my buddy, Ben. - He’s awesome and easily one of my favourite people. - He listened to my Ep. 1 with @abigail281281 and I told Hi@ he was on my wish list of people to talk to. Beware people, that list is growing! - Q. 5 is what you wish everyone knew about this world, Ben’s response, “you don’t have to be happy all the time.” - Being happy is a mood and one that we can’t carry all the time. Particularly if we’re basing that happiness on having to be happy in the context of others. - My aim in life is to be content. - This way I can appreciate the happy, The sad and and the confusing times. - I believe that ordinary people live extraordinary lives. - Head over to the link in bio to see what Ben had to say. (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaTEyvDZsT/?igshid=17vfg9op1zjlj

A year ago I climbed down the side of a castle. - It was terrifying. Looking over the edge was bad enough. Holding the rope by your knees and leaning back over the wall and into the abyss was even more terrifying. It defies all logic. - But you know what? - I did it! Not only that, I had a little dance too! - There's nothing we can't do without support from our family and friends, separating our thoughts from what we know, and just leaning back. - What else can you lean back into? Let me know in the comments. (at Pembroke Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzFrWlajuxB/?igshid=1p45zie3scp2b

It’s amazing what a white shirt and a comb through your hair can have on your own self-esteem and the image of you from others - “You’re looking very smart today, Tom” - It made me feel good. I try whenever I can to compliment those around me. - If you see someone wearing a nice top, tell them! If you see someone has had their hair done, tell them! - It’s amazing what impact just being noticed and acknowledged can have on someone - You look great today, tell those around you too. (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/By55aIWD-F9/?igshid=d34huazkzzto

Really proud to be showing off my level 5 certificates for my diploma in Leadership and Management. - Thank you Talk Training Ltd and Tony Shapcott - #apprenticeship #training #leadership #management #education #ilm #diploma #certificates (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/By2ygGAD-4B/?igshid=15ut3iz75ayc3

Reading about what to post on Instagram... - Behind the scenes - Welcome to behind the scenes of HelloTomDyer. - I often get told that I’m so busy and people don’t know how I get it all done. - For me it’s easy - I have a laptop, a notebook and diary / journal and I use Things 3 app. - I regularly read and live with my calendar completely up to date. - I don’t see it as busy or overwhelming. I know what I need to do and give what needs to be done time to do it. - The hard bit, not getting too easily distracted! I’m still working on that one. 😉 (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByqDN7QDuA7/?igshid=zutjcctxwfvd

Blackadder rehearsals have started! - Get your tickets and join me as I bring Lord Percy to life in the grounds of an actual castle! (at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoHnuuDZS-/?igshid=da5i6j4vwwes

I had a great time last night with the Staff of @tenovuscancer Fundraising Friends as we held our first Quiz and Chips fundraising night. - It was a lovely evening and we’re looking forward to seeing how much we’ve all raised to help people affected by cancer. - Thank you to everyone who came and contributed so freely. - Details of our next event coming soon! (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bycn3nADjLO/?igshid=18mq8u3r0tlcb

Today I was a unicorn in work - Work should be fun as well as productive - I’ve been celebrating today as I’ve learnt how to mail merge to emails for upcoming courses using our new database and the evaluation of ACTivate Your Life - Affected By Cancer has started! - Exciting times! - Thank you @mrskayebaker for bringing the head in! (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByGTfjfjRdx/?igshid=9vizf5utpi3k