Monthly Archives: February 2017

Anita and Me – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on February 18, 2017 by garylongden

**** There were two home fixtures in Wolverhampton on Tuesday night. The first was at Molineux, where Wolverhampton Wanderers were at home. The second was at the Grand, where Meera Syal’s play was opening for the first night of its … Continue reading →

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Monstersaurus – Derby Theatre

Posted on February 13, 2017 by garylongden

**** A stage adaptation of this hugely popular story , written by Claire Freedman, can only be judged by the reaction of the children in the audience. They loved it. Featuring Monty, his Mum, and invented monsters, the performance culminates … Continue reading →

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What Do Serious Poets Do?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by garylongden

I am fortunate. I have been Staffordshire Poet Laureate, I curate the long running Poetry Alight in Lichfield and my poetry has taken me from  Malvern to Stornoway, from Shrewsbury to Leicester. Along the way I have met some fabulous … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Poetry

Posted on February 8, 2017 by garylongden

I like poetry. I like it best read aloud, maybe in a pub or café. Sometimes I enjoy reading it when I am alone. Yet I hear, and read, much poetry that I do not care for much. I don’t … Continue reading →

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“Invincible”, by Torben Betts, the Original Theatre Company, Derby Theatre

Posted on February 1, 2017 by garylongden

**** Derby Theatre is to be commended on bringing this relatively new play (2014) by the highly acclaimed playwright Torben Betts, produced by the Original Theatre Company, to the city. A strong first night house augurs well for the rest … Continue reading →

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