It’s February which means dull January is over for another year, we’ve made it through the worst of winter, Brexit has happened and for better or worse there is a sense that life is settling into a normal routine. It makes December and the festive season feel like ancient history. Thinking back on my Christmas … Continue reading London’s Calling
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Dry Season
It was a beautiful winter’s day last Saturday; the sunshine, clear sky and still crisp air created perfect conditions for a walk. It was glorious to feel warmth and explore parts of East London I hadn’t seen before, at least not in the daylight. It was a joy to pause and take the time to … Continue reading Dry Season
Look Who’s Back
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
A Classic Reaction
Regular readers will notice I write a lot about going to gigs. Living in London provides ample opportunity to see acts live and I can never let a performance of a favourite band/artist or a newly discovered talent pass by, despite the groans from my credit card. Music has always meant a lot to me; … Continue reading A Classic Reaction
Numan’s R(e)volution
I tried to stand next to a tall person last Friday; thinking that I could secure a little bit of space around me with others less likely to attempt to push in and risk their view being obscured. My plan worked for all of 10 minutes when a group of friends in front of me … Continue reading Numan’s R(e)volution
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
Cosmic Comfort
It was the soothing melodies of the Cocteau Twins flowing from the speakers in Shoreditch Town Hall that calmed my nerves last week. Frazzled by travelling in a blustery rain storm and weighed down by grief I felt strangely connected to the night’s event before the speaker had even taken to the stage. The space … Continue reading Cosmic Comfort
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
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I've not been well this week, which means none of the half written posts I have are approaching completion. Normal service should resume shortly, but until then I thought I'd share a poem I wrote. I started performing spoken word poetry towards the end of 2018 and have thoroughly enjoyed it; the audience don't seem to mind either so … Continue reading Interstitial
Garbage in the Gardens
A favourite destination of mine in Cape Town is Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Open spaces, immaculately maintained natural vegetation and a tree top walkway providing incredible views over the city, all at the base of one of the world’s most famous mountains; a perfect place for education and energising one’s soul. Concerts are also held there in … Continue reading Garbage in the Gardens
Redhead Ramblings 