During my years in publishing I have been approcahed many times to provide help promoting a show, effectively by people looking to put bums on seats. Wherever possible I like to help, and my first question will always be: “When is the show?” The answer to this question speaks volumes… 1 Budget There are things…
Having stepped back from gig photography after more years than I care to remember I have realised that photographers never retire. They just take different types of photographs. Over the last eighteen months my focus has changed, no pun intended. My love of live music hasn’t left me. I recently attended a gig by an…
Production: Richard, My Richard Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Last night I appeared on stage at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Whilst technically this is true, it does not mean that I performed at the theatre. Doubtless many will be glad of that clarification! The production of Richard, My Richard was played in the…
Show: Something About George Venue: Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe For those of us of a certain age the name George Harrisson is synonymous with The Beatles. Those ten years between 1960 and 1970 saw what was once a school skiffle band, morph into one of the music industry’s most influential and famous bands. The breakup of…
Production: Stones in His Pockets – Eastern Angles John Peel Centre, Stowmarket Back at my old stomping ground, where I was once a volunteer, the John Peel Centre hosted the opening night of Eastern Angles Spring Tour, with their production of Marie Jones’ ‘Stones in His Pockets’. This quirky little play is now almost twenty-five…
Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe The Wild Murphys’ show ‘One Night in Dublin’ is an Irish Music tribute night. To be honest, I am not a great fan of tribute shows but they provide regular work for musicians and, it seems, sucessfuly fill venues, so it seemed rude to turn down an opportunity to go and see…
The interview began on a high, all the technology worked first time without any faffing about! We began with the introductions. Reno and Rome’s current incarnation consists of Ash on drums, Alex on bass, Gryphen on vocals and guitar and Nic, who apparently does ‘other stuff’. Curious, I asked about the name, Remo & Rome:…
When deciding to create a work for theatre, producers have a few paths they can follow. New work created from scratch can be expensive and may not result in critical acclaim nor, more importantly, ticket sales. Repeating a tried-and-true tale and fitting your available talent into the mold is relatively safe, should result is moderate…
Our family is a rich blend of Celtic/Cajun/Euro/American cultures. We are open to new experiences, understanding of the differences that make us all the same. It was a joy then to spend time at the Apex last Friday, where the harp took centre stage blending the cultures of two regions 8,000 kilometres apart. The harp, to…
The Trials of Cato at Stapleford Granary After so many years reviewing and photographing for Grapevine Magazine a new venue is a rare treat for me. Not that Stapleford Granary is new, it is a lovingly restored 19th century farm which was purchased by the charity, The Association for Cultural Exchange in 2009. The restoration…
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