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Spoken Word at Caffé del Nino , Cannock– 9/7/17

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

  I had heard about this event for some months but not had the opportunity to catch it. I was curious for two reasons. Firstly, I always like attending new poetry evenings so that I can learn how o improve … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fours

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

    Fun with Fours: Four names I go by 1. Gary 2. Dad 3. Grandad Gary 4. Gazza Four places I’ve lived: (really exciting 1. Sutton Coldfield 2. Cambridge 3. Alexandria, Virginia, USA 4. Leeds Four things I love … Continue reading →

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Pure and Good and Right

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

I haven’t been to this event for a few years, but this headliner looks interesting: PUREandGOODandRIGHT  Open Mic Poetry Event  This month taking place at THE TREE HOUSE BOOKSHOP 4 The Square, KENILWORTH, CV8 1EB Thursday, 11 May 7.30 p.m st.art … Continue reading →

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Highbury Theatre , Sutton Coldfield Programme 2017/18

Posted on April 2, 2017 by

I was pleased to see the above programme, with dates yet to be set. It is a good combination of some tried and trusted favourites, the offbeat, and obscure, here is a preview: Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse is a … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo April 2017

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

I shall try hard to write a poem a day, this list of prompts from Jo Bell will surely help: Day 1   Write to yourself as a sixteen year old. What warnings, what advice would you give? If you have … Continue reading →

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Ladies in Lavender – Grange Players, Walsall

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

*****   Although a successful film release at the cinema in 2004, the stage adaptation is recent (2012) . This has the disadvantage that it is unfamiliar, but  the advantage that it provides a pretty blank canvas for a Director. … Continue reading →

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A Streetcar Named Desire – Sutton Arts Theatre

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

****   This multiple prize winning drama from Tennessee Williams rightly remains a favourite with audiences and theatrical companies alike. It is also hugely challenging. Its reputation guarantees a good house, but the roster of actors who have taken parts, … Continue reading →

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