No half measures with Kipps

Here I am again, reviewing a theatrical performance, which to be honest isn’t really my thing.

But this performance deserves a special mention. This is the Carlton Operatic Society’s fabulous performance of Kipps – based on the musical “Half a Sixpence”.

Whenever I think about amateur dramatic societies, I immediately start to lower my expectations. I mean, they will never be as good as professionals, will they?

Go wash your mouth out Robert!

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‘Allo ‘Allo – Encore Performing Arts

When my daughter Stacey asked me if I wanted to go and see ‘Allo ‘Allo on stage, I jumped at the chance – an avid fan for many years, I have all the box sets which I watch regularly and never miss an opportunity to ‘spoke in Fronch when I am at woke’ (Think about it)

Stacey writes reviews of shows on her own website and was invited by Encore Performing Arts to come and review their opening night in the Duchess Theatre Long Eaton. Naturally, she thought it a good idea to take along an ‘Allo ‘Allo expert to help critique the show. You can read her own review on her website www.amessinadress.co.uk

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Non-stop action with the Hallé

We went to the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham tonight to see our favourite symphony orchestra, The Hallé Orchestra, based in Manchester.

Now I know what some of you are thinking. Yawn – how boring. But let me tell you, it’s anything but. Read on.

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