Posted in Uncategorized on 29/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
At Around & Around. Columbia / Sony Group This is the intro page to CBS / Columbia, Epic and related labels. It follows the original US parent company from 1898 to its present position as part of Sony. There will be more to follow and as the biggest label of all, it will take some time.
Posted in Uncategorized on 27/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
Here it is. The Best of 2024- Theatre. Follow the link. This year I’ve listed every play I’ve seen, in groups according to the star rating I gave theme at the time. They are in sections:
Shakespeare and pre-20th Century
Modern
Musicals
Dance Theatre
Best Theatre
The sheer variety of British theatre can be seen. Each play has a picture plus the link to the original reviews. Spoiler. In their categories, the winners are A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC), The Hills of California, Oliver! and Edward Scissorhands.
Posted in Uncategorized on 20/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
It was the epic we had to see. GLADIATOR II is reviewed follow the link (with not too many plot spoilers).
Posted in Uncategorized on 19/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
Review added of THE UNTHANKS IN WINTER 2024 tour at Poole Lighthouse. One of our favourite groups gave yet another beautiful concert with impeccable sound. Follow the link to the review. The new album has it all.
Posted in Uncategorized on 07/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
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RCA (post-1968)
The era of late Elvis, David Bowie, Lou Reed, The Kinks, Hall & Oates, Dolly Parton, Betty Wright, The Sweet, Eurythmics and Take That. Highly illustrated article on British RCA.
Posted in Uncategorized on 01/12/2024| Leave a Comment »
Link to the National Theatre production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (linked). It’s a surprise to see the British classic theatre repertoire at the National. This is a sumptous, hilarious production featuring Ncuti “Dr Who” Gatwa, Sharon D. Clarke and Hugh Skinner. You have never seen a Lady Bracknell like this, and it’s marvellous. The play comes across as if the lines are freshly-minted. Unmissable.
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