Author Archives: garylongden

Quadrophenia at Tamworth Assembly Rooms is previewed by poet and contributor Mal Dewhirst

Posted on April 23, 2013 by garylongden

Last week, Garyswordz had an opportunity to speak to Simon Quinn, Director of the forthcoming production of Quadrophenia plying at Tamworth Assembly Rooms on Friday 24th and Sat 25th May. This week I interview Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mal Dewhirst, about … Continue reading →

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Poetry Alight 6 at Lichfield Preview

Posted on April 23, 2013 by garylongden

“Poetry Alight” at the Spark Cafe Bar, 19 Tamworth St, Lichfield WS13 6JP Tuesday 14th May 2013, Arrive early , 7.30pm prompt start -10pm Free Entry , “A terrific evening of poetry” – Mal Dewhirst,Staffs Poet Laureate I am hugely … Continue reading →

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Limehouse Lizzy Come to Tamworth Assembly Rooms

Posted on April 19, 2013 by garylongden

It is some thirty four years now since I caught Thin Lizzy live, at the Hammersmith Odeon in London ,on the Black Rose tour. Arguably they were at their creative zenith, with Live and Dangerous already established as one of … Continue reading →

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Cosi Fan Tutte, English Touring Opera,Grand Theatre Wolverhampton

Posted on April 15, 2013 by garylongden

English Touring Opera made a return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with two ambitious titles for Spring 2013; Cosi Fan Tutte, and Simon Boccanegra performed on successive nights, Monday night’s performance was of the former opera. The music for Cosi Fan … Continue reading →

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Quadrophenia at Tamworth Assembly Rooms is previewed by Director Simon Quinn

Posted on April 14, 2013 by garylongden

With Quadrophenia only just over a month away now, playing at Tamworth Assembly Rooms on Friday 24th and Sat 25th May, I spoke to Director Simon Quinn about his preparations. Q. What attracted you to Quadrophenia in the first place? … Continue reading →

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Driving Miss Daisy, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on April 10, 2013 by garylongden

This play is held in high regard by actors because of the challenge it offers in two regards. Firstly, the two lead characters age 25 years in 90 minutes, secondly, the play is performed as a three hander, further intensifying … Continue reading →

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Boxed Set- Paul Francis

Posted on April 9, 2013 by garylongden

Paul is a retired teacher from Much Wenlock with a growing list of published credits. An accomplished and regular performer on the Midlands and Borders poetry circuit, his writing, and subject matter, is eclectic and diverse. Cross- fertilisation between cinema, … Continue reading →

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Lawn Lore- Nadia Kingsley

Posted on April 9, 2013 by garylongden

Lawn Lore is a wonderful poetry pamphlet borne out of a brilliant idea. Nadia lives in the countryside in a rural idyll in Shropshire, but with imperfect grass on her lawn. One day she was moved to ask a friend … Continue reading →

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Much Wenlock Poetry Festival Sunday 7th April 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by garylongden

This was my second visit to this festival, now in its fourth year. A product of the creative force of local bookshop owner, and poetry aficionado ,Anna Dreda, a strong and varied programme augured well, as did the crowds milling … Continue reading →

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April 2013- What’s On, Midlands Spoken Word

Posted on April 6, 2013 by garylongden

The festival season kicks in strongly this month with a very strong bill at Much Wenlock and Cheltenham, amongst others. Festivals Fri 5th-7th April Much Wenlock Poetry Festival http://www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org/ April 10th- May30th Leek Arts Festival Home 2 Sat 20th -28th … Continue reading →

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