Category Archives: Out and About

March for the Alternative

On Saturday George and I and 399,998 friends decided to march for the alternative to the harmful cuts the government are making. The alternative is to invest in public services, renewable energy and tax compliance. According to a large number more »

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Taught by an Idiot

On Thursday I, and friends from the Sound Tracks group, the Suitcase Ensemble and LIPA attended a theatre workshop held by Told by an Idiot, the company behind And the Horse you rode in on. We played various improvisation games more »

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And The Horse You Rode In On

On Wednesday myself and friends from the Sound Tracks group and the Suitcase Ensemble went to see “And the Horse you Rode in On” by “Told by an Idiot” The plot was an unusual mix of politics, surrealism and clowning. more »

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Memoirs of a Hermaphrodite

Vikki and I went to the Unity Theatre to see Memoirs of a Hermaphrodite. This is a moving and humorous story of Herculine Barbin, an individual born between genders in 19th century Paris. All parts were energetically and poignantly played more »

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Becnick’s Wonder Emporium

Geoff and I met with Lillian and Ryan for the opening of Becnick’s Wonder Emporium in Chester. Lillian has a vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories in there, and Ryan is selling his paper craft Doctor Whos. We were treated to more »

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The 1911 Transport Strike

Tonight I went to METAL to listen to a talk about the 1911 Transport Strike. I barely knew anything about the strike beforehand so this was a real eye opener. This is the story of a great people’s victory over more »

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