Author Archives: garylongden

The Window

Posted on April 5, 2011 by garylongden

The last thing I said to you Was don’ t leave me alone Naked in the corner Hunched, bare Boards scrape my feet Cold light freezes my skin Musky air fills my lungs Eyes fixed in a glazed gaze. Until … Continue reading →

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Acid Lake

Posted on April 5, 2011 by garylongden

Crazed love child of the tip From whose rotten corpse Sulphuric acid flows Spewing rusty liquid. From punctured wounds A scabrous puss seeps, Wreaking silent retribution. Laying waste as it too was wasted, Redemption lies only In the passing seasons, … Continue reading →

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“Thought for the day”

Posted on April 5, 2011 by garylongden

Cultivate your flaws – Jean Cocteau

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Behind the Arras/ Radio Wildfire

Posted on April 5, 2011 by garylongden

Last night was the first ever “What’s On” broadcast for Radio Wildfire offering an expanded look at the month ahead. It’s pretty exciting, and I have great hopes for its evolution: http://www.radiowildfire.com/listen/

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Ghouls Aloud

Posted on April 1, 2011 by garylongden

  Patrick Kavanagh Public House, Moseley NEW theatre company, Don’t Go Into the Cellar specialise in Period theatre. This show, a sister to “Gothicana”, has a bawdy theme, as the show title suggests, but is still presented in a Victorian … Continue reading →

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Midlands Poets Who is Who

Posted on March 31, 2011 by garylongden

This list pulls togther those poets who primarily are involved in organising events around the Midlands, or who hold Laureateships, as a guide to some of the names that regularly pop up on the circuit.It is not a list of … Continue reading →

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Midlands Poetry What’s On – April 2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by garylongden

Thursday 31st March “Ghouls Aloud” Patrick Kavanagh Cafe Woodbridge Road, Moseley,Birmingham 8pm:£6, Prepare to be grabbed by the ghoulies…. From “Don’t Go Into the Cellar” Theatre Company   Thursday 31st March “Wedensbury Poetry” The Royal Oak, Meeting St, Wednesbury,7.30pm  Open … Continue reading →

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Gothicana

Posted on March 30, 2011 by garylongden

 Shakespeare Memorial Room, Birmingham Central Library DON’T Go Into the Cellar is a new Theatre Company with a growing reputation for period performance. The creative invention of Jonathan Goodwin and Rachel Green, tonight’s presentation was of Gothic horror with “Gothicana”. … Continue reading →

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Smart Poets, St Martins Church, Bullring, Birmingham

Posted on March 30, 2011 by garylongden

The  hall of this famous, landmark Church is now a fine venue in its own right with excellent public address and lighting  as well as a bar, cafe, formal and informal seating. Compere  Penny Hewlett, leader of Smart Poets did … Continue reading →

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The Eagle

Posted on March 30, 2011 by garylongden

An enjoyable but ultimately frustrating tale which falls short of the high standards it sets itself. The plot is a classic adventure yarn, and the setting, in the Scottish Highlands is spectacular. Director Kevid McDonald, whose credits include “Touching the … Continue reading →

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