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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Private Lives – Derby Theatre
**** Written by Noel Coward some 88 years ago in 1930, “Private Lives” is a comedy of manners showcasing his trademark wordplay, badinage and wit. Performed by the London Classic Theatre Co, this is Director Michael Cabot’s first foray into … Continue reading
The Perfect Murder – Sutton Arts Theatre
**** The Perfect Murder is a recent stage adaption by award – winning writer Shaun McKenna of the book by internationally- renowned, best-selling crime novelist Peter James. A comic thriller, it drew a full house for the opening night, reflecting … Continue reading
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Boeing, Boeing – Highbury Theatre
Boeing, Boeing – Highbury Theatre **** France has produced some fine playwrights of weight and comedy – Molière, Racine, Yasmina Reza and Feydeau, to name but a few. But its most frequently performed playwright worldwide is Marc Camoletti, author of … Continue reading
Rebecca Watts v The In Crowd
It is unusual for a poetry article to annoy me. A piece by Rebecca Watts did just that. This is my response. Links to the offending article and associated material are to be found at the bottom of my piece. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollie McNish, kate tempest, longfella, rebecca watts, rupi kaur, tony walsh
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From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads – Derby Theatre
**** David Bowie bestrides late 20th Century pop culture like few others. He left a mark with his music, fashion, films, acting, stage production and artistic alchemy. On the one hand he has left much to work with. On the … Continue reading
Grange Theatre Walsall Closed for Urgent Repairs
All at Behind the Arras were saddened to learn of the Grange Players problem with their home, the Grange Playhouse, Broadway North, Walsall, adjacent to the Arboretum. Routine checks unearthed £60,000 worth of essential repairs, a sum way beyond the … Continue reading
From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, Jan 15th16th 2018 – Derby Theatre, a Preview
I was fourteen when one summer’s day I heard another worldly sound coming through the open window of the house next door where a friend lived. I called around and asked who the artist was? “David Bowie, Moonage Daydream from … Continue reading
Behind the Arras Theatre Review of the Year 2017 by Gary Longden
Reviewing theatre is a great job. I still get a shiver of excitement as the house lights dim, expectation tinged with uncertainty. When that goes I will stop. I have seen two shows a month this year at seven … Continue reading