Monthly Archives: August 2016

Love and Canine Integration

What happens when you fall for a gorgeous German model with a manipulative uber-intelligent rabbit-hunting dog? Guy Masterton (pictured) can tell you, and does in his one man show “Love and Canine Integration”.

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August Reigns

What can I say? Lots of rain interspersed with the occasional days of blue skies and hot temperatures, guess this is summer. The plants love it, and if they have good soil with nutrients, then they’re onto a winner. If … Continue reading →

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Barry Humphries’ Weimar Cabaret

I saw Barry Humphries a couple of years ago at his last Farewell Tour. Naturally he’s back, but this is the real Barry Humphries, a culture-hungry Australian, who 70 years ago while still at school, came across a collection of … Continue reading →

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The Glass Menagerie

The King’s Theatre was packed on Monday evening, 8 August, for this performance of Tennessee Williams’ powerful play, ‘The Glass Menagerie’. Believing in the dictum ‘write about what you know’, this black comedy rings true to me in a manner … Continue reading →

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Baby – Marie Campbell

You don’t have to talk to me about ridiculous. It’s funny what grief does to you… ‘Baby’ is a psychological thriller from Edinburgh-based debut author, Marie Campbell.

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Barbara Rae’s Return Journey

This prolific, colourful artist has created her work through world-wide travels and inspired by the history of land – both agricultural and industrial, often incorporating both. Barbara Rae CBE RA is currently showing a selection of her work entitled ‘Return Journey’ … Continue reading →

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