Monthly Archives: July 2026

The Odyssey – film Review

Posted on July 27, 2026 by garylongden

Yes it is long, very long. But it is an epic so what do you expect? Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and Tom Holland star in Christopher Nolan’s Homeric adaptation . / At a time when cinema has apeared artificial and … Continue reading →

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Emma Clowsley – Midland Fringe Festival, Lych gate tavern, Wolverhampton, 26/7/26

Posted on July 27, 2026 by garylongden

Securing Emma was a coup for the Midlands Fringe, a stalwart of the Brighton and Ledbury festivals she had come to  promote her new show and book ,”Mid Life Lesbian” – Emma Clowsley  is a Queer, neurodivergent writer,  bringing rural … Continue reading →

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The Market Deeping Model Railway Club – Playhouse Nottingham 6/7/26

Posted on July 20, 2026 by garylongden

**** It is not often that I am able to see a World Premiere, but that is what happened this evening for the debut of William Ivory’s new play . Ivory’s previous popular offering was the screen play for “Made … Continue reading →

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The Bodyguard- Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Posted on July 20, 2026 by garylongden

Rumour is that Nigel Farage sponsored the show for £5m *** This was my third visit to the show over the yeard, the two previously had featured Alexandra Burke in the starring role. The billed star attraction was Sidonie Smith, … Continue reading →

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters- Palace Theatre Manchester

Posted on July 19, 2026 by garylongden

This was my second gig of the tour. I approached it with trepidation. The first one at Birmingham Symphony Hall ten days previously was dreadful . The sound was awful, as was the mix. Charlie Sexton’s guitar was barely discernible … Continue reading →

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Bowie Experience- Lichfield Garrick

Posted on July 19, 2026 by garylongden

This was the third time I has seen Bowie Experience, this night also clashing with the England  V Norway World Cup quarter final clash precipitating a 10pm sharp finish. Confusingly the band’s name still intentionally clashes with that of The … Continue reading →

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