It was while I was in high school that a production of the play ‘Popcorn’ was on stage in Cape Town. It caused a bit of controversy due to its subject matter being the highly topical influence of violence in media. This was the time when Quentin Tarantino was rocketing to the height of his … Continue reading Look Who’s Back
Comedy
Hannah Gadsby: Festival of Puns
The changing of clocks always leaves me feeling mildly confused, and while automation sorts out the time telling devices around me (because technology can be awesome), the difference in light makes my body feel suspicious which is tiring. Add to that suspicion a 9am scrappy and tense Rugby World Cup semi-final, and the anthem singing … Continue reading Hannah Gadsby: Festival of Puns
The Library is Open
I was trying to remember the last time I trekked out to Wembley for a show, was it Roxette or Eddie Izzard? Clearly it was an age ago since I didn’t remember all the development that’s since occurred around the stadium and arena. Flats, a library and almost ubiquitous Boxpark have all sprung up making … Continue reading The Library is Open
HMS Erebus and Other Stories
Within a minute of entering Cadogan Hall I heard someone say ‘ya’. I was out of my usual territory, in West London, at a venue I’d not previously heard of for a very special event; the only London date for Michael Palin’s new show. Coinciding with the paperback publishing of his book: “Erebus: The Story … Continue reading HMS Erebus and Other Stories
Fun Facts
The fire alarm has been screeching out false alerts in my building for weeks now. At random and inconvenient times I’ve been shaken awake or disturbed mid dinner by a sound so loud it travels through one’s body, deafening all the senses. I’m glad to know the alarm system works, but not glad I had to chat … Continue reading Fun Facts
Super Nature
The start of December has unleashed the annual onslaught of festive decorations including trees, lights and those familiar yet annoying songs incessantly pumped out of shops and into our subconscious. The constant exposure to merriment is infectious, but the knowledge that the year is drawing to a close and a break is approaching makes finding … Continue reading Super Nature
Redhead Ramblings 