Monthly Archives: January 2024

Twelve Angry Men – Derby Theatre

Posted on January 30, 2024 by garylongden

This is a much heralded revamp of a story which has endured both on stage and screen. You cannot beat a good courtroom drama. It is the best live straight play production  I have seen on stage for many years. … Continue reading →

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Kiss Me Stupid- Sutton Arts

Posted on January 26, 2024 by garylongden

This  play is not be confused with the  hit 1964 sex comedy film of the same name ( screenplay Wilder/ Diamond) starring Dean Martin and Kim Novak which drew on several sources for its material. – Instead it is written … Continue reading →

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Murder in the Dark- Derby Theatre

Posted on January 16, 2024 by garylongden

Murder in the dark- Derby Theatre **** This is the debut tour of playwright   Torben Betts’ latest drama. Although the material is new, the pedigree of those involved  is well established. Derby audiences have already savoured his work through previous … Continue reading →

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Napoleon

Posted on January 4, 2024 by garylongden

I visit the cinema infrequently these days,  however the Christmas break lured me to see Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon”. Firstly, it is loooong at two hours and thirty eight minutes. Incredibly, it is effectively an edited version of a mini series … Continue reading →

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