For 6.99 this morning I bought a copy of Steve Martin’s The Man with Two Brains. What a strange little comedy this is. I’m a big fan of Steve Martin especially his films before he started making inoffensive family goo. Roxanne is a classic, All of Me fantastic and LA Story is a delightful romantic […]
Oklahoma rehearsals began in earnest last night with some rousing chorus work. We learned the finale, both “Oklahomas” and the Farmer and the Cowman. Lots of sometimes challenging harmony in Oklahoma. Of course everyone knows the tune but underneath Rodgers and Hammerstein got carried away with up to seven parts working at once! It’s going […]
9 Comments »When it comes to books I continually overestimate the number I can be reading at any one time. The result of this is that I always have more than one on the go. Currently the list of those I have actually started is comprised of:Wild SwansThe Pillars of the Earth (don’t know if I can […]
When it comes to books I continually overestimate the number I can be reading at any one time. The result of this is that I always have more than one on the go. Currently the list of those I have actually started is comprised of:Wild SwansThe Pillars of the Earth (don’t know if I can […]
What to make of the Dr Who Christmas special last night on the ABC? Well firstly, wouldn’t be nice to watch a Christmas special actually at Christmas?! – instead of in June. The resonances with the references to christmas just weren’t the same I’m afraid. David Tennant was the usually intensely batty Dr with some […]
What to make of the Dr Who Christmas special last night on the ABC? Well firstly, wouldn’t be nice to watch a Christmas special actually at Christmas?! – instead of in June. The resonances with the references to christmas just weren’t the same I’m afraid. David Tennant was the usually intensely batty Dr with some […]
A little sadness over the weekend with my wonderful neighbours putting their house up for sale. Hidden away in the corner of the cul-de-sac, this swiss couple are the epitome of good neighbours. Over the past few years they have generously shared their homegrown produce with me – everything including lettuce, celery, tomato, corn, mandarins, […]
Well the excitement was high last night at the theatre for Oklahoma auditions. I sat quietly at the keyboard and did what was needed while everyone else did their dramatic stuff. I always enjoy watching the process of audition and rehearsal. There was a big turnout for the chorus and quite a number of guys […]
2 Comments »Well the excitement was high last night at the theatre for Oklahoma auditions. I sat quietly at the keyboard and did what was needed while everyone else did their dramatic stuff. I always enjoy watching the process of audition and rehearsal. There was a big turnout for the chorus and quite a number of guys […]
2 Comments »one of the wonderful things about living in a regional centre is that we are so close to the beach. It’s barely 15 minutes from from my front door to the ocean. to take advantage of my holiday week, and in an effort to rid myself of the last of the revolting cold, i took […]