Monthly Archives: September 2022

Black Sabbath live – Hammersmith Odeon, London, 14th March, 1977.

Posted on September 27, 2022 by garylongden

Sabbath liked Marshall amps. The seventies was the apogee of Heavy Rock, the holy trinity were Deep Purple ( Smoke on the Water),Led Zeppelin ( Whole Lotta Love) and Black Sabbath ( Paranoid).  By the mid 70’s, Zep had become … Continue reading →

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The King of Reggae- The Man- the Music – Birmingham Rep

Posted on September 21, 2022 by garylongden

The King of Reggae- The man- The music- Birmingham Rep ***** ‘The King of Reggae- the man- the music”  Is a  production by the Rush Theatre Company celebrating the life and music of Bob Marley. It features  live onstage musicians … Continue reading →

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It Runs in the Family – Highbury Theatre

Posted on September 15, 2022 by garylongden

It Runs in the Family – Highbury Theatre “It Runs in the Family” is a classic  British farce written by Ray Cooney in 1987 in the mid Elizabethen era. Highbury Theatre  itself is well appointed and intimate making it an … Continue reading →

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Blood brothers- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on September 14, 2022 by garylongden

Blood brothers- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre **** Somehow, over a period of time, a musical seeps into the national consciousness. It cannot happen overnight. A combination of word of mouth, and return visits create a critical mass, and for some very … Continue reading →

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The Shawshank Redemption- Derby theatre

Posted on September 13, 2022 by garylongden

The Shawshank Redemption at Derby theatre **** For most of us this story will be remembered as a 1990’s film, which, after a slow box office start, was reappraised, enjoying considerable belated success on video rental re-establishing it as one … Continue reading →

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