4th November – The Buddha of Suburbia – The Barbican. I’d had the book for a good year but hadn’t picked it up. I fancied the look of the play as soon as I saw adverts and booked a Rush ticket. Starring Dee Ahluwalia a 17 year old Karim, the play starts, as does the … More Theatre November/December
Before I started this I thought I’d pick a Top 3 for the year, this month has changed that idea, it’s going to have to be at least 5! And my first theatre trip for October could well be right at the top! 1st October – The Real Thing – The Old Vic – A … More Theatre October 2024
I’ve just found a post I started but didn’t finish in 2019, I got up to 55 performances that year, I think my theatre addiction has grown! 1st September – Alex Newell in Concert – Cadogan Hall. I’d seen Alex in Pippin and was blown away by their voice, yet somehow this was a last … More Theatre September 2024
A couple of long drives to rugby matches this weekend gave me lots of thinking time, and lots of singing time! I’ve always loved music, my earliest music memory was of a Cliff Richard Album – Cliff in Japan – being bought for me when I was 8 years old by my Auntie & Uncle. … More 365 Happy Days – a smile a day – Part 32
Having had a crazy, busy start to the week I’ve been away from my shiny new MacBook for a few days; I think I need to cast my mind back to 2010 and the real start of my ‘new normal’. I think if a poll was taken of dates people break up Christmas would feature … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 9
I’ve had a wonderfully busy weekend so not had time to put fingers to keyboard; but I have had a fair amount of time to think about Luke and to think about my motives for writing a personal blog. I’m going to share my thoughts at the point and perhaps as things progress we can … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 8
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