Van Helsing in Bury

Front Row / 27th September, 2024

Minimal stage set for Bram Stokers famous gothic horror interpreted by Blackeyed Theatre.

No blood or gore.

More a philosophical encounter not just about the supernatural but an exploration of Dracula as the anti-hero, the dismissive role women played in society in Victorian times and a reminder of the ghastly nature of colonialism.

Wonderfully acted and we …More»

I Scare Myself

Fanfare / 24th August, 2024

Sadly we never received this fabulous salvo on the night but we were on the receiving end of Evil Twin Brother which is an all-time favourite.

Thomas still runs his own ‘bare-back’ solo routine with synths and backing tracks all at the ready in a smallish arena which ensures we are all enjoying the …More»

A Historic House…

Fame / 24th August, 2024

What are the chances that one house in London would hear the like of Handel and Hendrix, although a span of 200 plus years divides the two.

Both geniuses of their times.

Baroque composer vias with electric blues guitarist – an eclectic mix of Water Music v Electric Ladyland.

All very inspiring on a wet warm day …More»

Latitude Festivities

Fanfare / Feast / 26th July, 2024

We went for the day as J made it very clear she had to see Kasabian ( I have been lucky enough to encounter the Leicester band before) as a result we missed ticking off Duran Duran.

However, no matter, it was a good day out once we had walked the couple of miles to …More»