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People

Review of Alan Bennett’s “People” in the National Theatre touring production added. I’ve done more good reviews than bad, but this was a ham-acting production of a dire play.

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“The Case of The Dead Batsmen” in Garnet Oracle Readers was a finalist in the Extensive Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Awards. Thanks to the illustrator Kay Dixey for a wonderful set of illustrations for this Sherlock Holmes story.

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Jeeves and Wooster

Review of the pre-London run of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense added (LINKED).

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Richard II

Review of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Richard II, (LINKED) featuring David Tennant in the title role added.

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Dunsinane

Review of the National Theatre of Scotland RSC production of Dunsinane is linked here.  The play is set in the 11th century Scotland of Macbeth, but is transparently actually about Afghanistan or Syria now.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash

Review of Crosby, Stills & Nash in Bournemouth, 5th October 2013, the first date on their UK tour. See link. A chance to see three all-time greats, still keeping on, and still in fine voice.

SEE ALSO: The Toppermost site, with Top Tens of many artists. Link here is to the article on Crosby, Stills & Nash by me.

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