Author Archives: garylongden

The Vaginellas, Boar’s Head Gallery, Kidderminster

Posted on June 22, 2012 by garylongden

The Worcester Literary Festival is a glorious alchemy of the arts which tonight found its expression in the debut performance of the Vaginellas in a typically bold promotion. No-one knew who the Vaginellas were, how many of them there were, … Continue reading →

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Fancy A Double, Malvern Cube, Malvern – A Worcester Literary Festival Event

Posted on June 17, 2012 by garylongden

In this year of the Diamond Jubilee there has been much talk about defining what makes Great Britain “great”, and the English “English”, a task whose aim is as elusive as the Holy Grail, I fear. But in Malvern, nestling … Continue reading →

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Spoken Worlds, Old Cottage Tavern, Burton

Posted on June 17, 2012 by garylongden

It was a night, and a pub, divided. You were either at home or downstairs watching England play Sweden in the Euro 2012 football tournament, or upstairs savouring the best of Burton Spoken Word whilst trying to judge what the … Continue reading →

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A Poetic Catch – Up

Posted on June 10, 2012 by garylongden

The Coffee Shop We meet, now and then At a table that waits For our familiar awkward dance You never wear lipstick I don’t wear polished shoes No-one watches us sit Our words elegantly entwine Thoughts and cadence in time … Continue reading →

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The Wall, Assembly Rooms, Tamworth – From a different perspective

Posted on June 8, 2012 by garylongden

Further to my review on the opening night, the following is from guest writer James Longden, offering a fresh perspective from someone three decades younger, true to the cross generational spirit of “The Wall”.Written without reference to the original review, … Continue reading →

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The Wall, The Assembly Rooms, Tamworth

Posted on June 7, 2012 by garylongden

This venerable venue has a distinguished history . Grade Two listed, it was built to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.125 years later, this week of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, it played host to a production of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” … Continue reading →

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Rhymes Poly-Vocal Special, Station PH, Kings Heath

Posted on June 6, 2012 by garylongden

Rhymes, previously a worthy and popular regular event on the Brum poetry circuit, now appears occasionally under the curatorship of poetry svengali Lorna Meehan and is as special in its irregular form as it was when it ran regularly. Tonight … Continue reading →

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Word & Sound, Art House Cafe, Worcester

Posted on June 2, 2012 by garylongden

This event is promoted by Amanda Bonnick and Jenny Hope who last gave it an outing in 2011, and have now moved it from a cellar bar to the modern environment that is the Art House Cafe. The format is … Continue reading →

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June 2012 – What’s On, Midlands Spoken Word

Posted on June 2, 2012 by garylongden

Festivals Thur 31st May -10th June Hay Festival http://www.hayfestival.com/wales/index.aspx?skinid=2&currencysetting=GBP&localesetting=en-GB&resetfilters=true Fri 15th -24th June Worcester Literary Festival http://www.worcslitfest.com/ Sat 16th/17th June Leamington Spa, Peace Festival Peace Festival Online Casinos in UK Fri 22nd June -8th July Ashbourne Festival Fri 29thJune- 8th … Continue reading →

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Pink Floyd’s “The Wall at Tamworth” – Exclusive Interview

Posted on June 1, 2012 by garylongden

Following a tremendous response to my first piece on The Wall , which is being staged at Tamworth Assembly Rooms on June 5, 6, 7 and 8 by Arts Connects and Fired Up Theatre, I have now secured an exclusive … Continue reading →

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