Haiku Salut Lamp Show, with Grawlix, at Wirksworth Town Hall, 28th September 2018 On the way down to Wirksworth, my companion, El Jefe, remarked on how tired he was and the likelihood of dozing off. I suggested that given the ambient nature of Haiku Salut’s brand of folk/electronica, that perhaps the auditorium would be filled with comfy […]
Given so many opportunities to see Shakespeare’s major plays – both the RSC and National Theatre have done Macbeth this year, and shared them in cinema screens across the country – it’s the different takes on the canon that appeal to me. So go on, rip it up and make it new. Director Jude Christian […]
I first came across Polis Loizou as a playwright who has brought several plays to Buxton Fringe over the years with the wonderfully named Off Off Off Broadway Company. This year in particular I was impressed by a new play, A Curse of Saints, which I felt showed new levels of maturity and quality, so […]
I haven’t checked but I probably haven’t written a blog since last year’s round-up – I have actually, on books, art, theatre, I just haven’t managed to edit them and get them posted – but it’s about time I shared my highlights of Buxton Fringe 2018. After all, its three weeks since it finished. […]
An Edinburgh Fringe blog? Are you sure that’s a good idea? Remember Buxton? And this time you’ll have competition – from interesting people like Kate Butch (wonder where she got the daily blog idea from anyway?). Well, OK, let’s call it an “occasional” blog then, and on your own head be it. Hello everyone! After […]
It’s taken me a few days to recover from the final weekend, but here’s my final Buxton Fringe post for 2017. It’s done and I’m done in. The last day is always dominated by the awards ceremony for me. This year we were in the Rotunda and it was a great venue. Fortunately we had […]
God, it’s early. But I’m awake and yesterday’s day 18 blog really only got up to day 16 so I feel like I’m still running to stand still. (note: that is clearly metaphorical. I’m lying in bed). So after Thursday’s exploits, Friday was a much quieter day. Not least because I had a stack of […]
So where has this blog gone? Truth is, I’ve just been too busy out and about at it, to take any time to write about it. So I’m starting this when I’ve twenty minutes before I go in to see Twonkey’s Christmas in the Jungle. Utterly bonkers last year in the Pauper’s Pit, and Sam […]
I’ve started on the Boys Are Back In Town quotes, so I’m going to keep on. One day I’ll write a whole blog about Thin Lizzy and their lyrics. Great band, but dreadful lyrics. Anyway, as of today (Wednesday) I’m back Fringing with a vengeance, so the blog is back! Hurrah! I hear almost nobody […]
My fringing has ground to a halt, and so must this blog for the time being. I hope to be back online middle/end of next week. Thanks to everyone who has read the blog so far, it’s been a blast. Tips for the next few days: The Marriage Of Kim K is superb, absolute stand-out […]
Signifying Nothing - A Cultural Outpost 