Monthly Archives: October 2023

Doing the 92- Wetherby Rd, Harrogate Town v Mansfield Town fc.

Posted on October 26, 2023 by garylongden

The motivation for “doing the 92” can vary from person to person, and even from season to season. This was my sixth new league ground of the season so far, from the 32,500 capacity PL standard Pride Park, to this, … Continue reading →

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Annie- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on October 11, 2023 by garylongden

Annie – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre ***** Before leaving for the theatre I watched the Labour Party Conference highlights on the news. The signature song from Annie  “Tomorrow”  ( sung by Roosevelt’s 1930’s  cabinet in the Oval office!) could easily have … Continue reading →

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Ruby Wax – “I’m not as well as I thought I was” show, Winding Wheel Theatre Chesterfield

Posted on October 4, 2023 by garylongden

*** An extraordinary one woman show featuring a table, a chair and Ruby Wax. This is not her stand up comedy show, instead a stream of consciousness monologue about mental health in general, her mental health in particular with reflections … Continue reading →

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Brassed Off- Derby Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2023 by garylongden

***** Brassed Off  – Derby Theatre ***** I experienced a classic moment tonight. At the bar I made conversation with a fellow drinker now referred to as the man at the bar ( TMATB). “Have you seen this before? ” … Continue reading →

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