Monthly Archives: October 2019

Two Trains Running – Derby Theatre

Posted on October 23, 2019 by garylongden

  Two Trains Running – Derby Theatre **** This was a bold production for Derby Theatre to show. Two Trains Running is written by American playwright August Wilson, the sixth in his ten-part series The Pittsburgh Cycle. The play premiered … Continue reading →

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Kyrenia Castle, Cyprus

Posted on October 13, 2019 by garylongden

  I love castles. I love their physical solidity, even when ruined. They endure over the centuries. Their stone is steeped in power, domination, unexpected frailty, bravery, treachery, betrayal and the elements. They were built as statements, to control, protect, … Continue reading →

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Barrie Masters -Eddie and the Hot Rods

Posted on October 11, 2019 by garylongden

As a young man I became accustomed to rock stars dying, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Ronnie Van Zandt ( the latter of whom I saw play live) most notably. It seemed distant, and there was … Continue reading →

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The Lady Vanishes – Derby Theatre

Posted on October 8, 2019 by garylongden

  *** The play is synonymous with the 1938 British mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. The film itself was #based on the 1936 novel The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White. This … Continue reading →

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