Category Archives: Behind the Arras Reviews

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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Arthur and George by David Edgar, Sutton Arts Theatre Co @ Sutton Arts Theatre

Posted on March 22, 2013 by garylongden

Modern day television and cinema enjoys crime thrillers as staple fare. Local author David Edgar has produced a stage play which taps into that contemporary interest whilst looking backwards a century to the story of George Edalji. Edalji was born … Continue reading →

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The Woman in White, Garrick Theatre, Lichfield

Posted on February 27, 2013 by garylongden

Period drama is enjoying a popular renaissance with Downton Abbey hugely popular on television, and Steampunk Victoriana gaining traction on the page. Garrick Artistic Director Adrian Jackson continues to have a keen eye for combining the artistically interesting ,with what … Continue reading →

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Spoken Worlds, Old Cottage Tavern, Burton upon Trent

Posted on February 18, 2013 by garylongden

Now in its fourth year Spoken Worlds continues to go from strength to strength. Tonight a strong roster of performers appeared with a typically diverse range of talent. Rather than simply report on the evening I think it is worth … Continue reading →

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Mouth & Music Valentines Special- Boars Head, Kidderminster

Posted on February 13, 2013 by garylongden

The Boars Head is ideal for Mouth & Music. The upstairs room is self contained and big enough to take a good size audience, but compact enough to create atmosphere. The landlord and staff are supportive, the prices reasonable, and … Continue reading →

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Coffeehouse Poetry, Shrewsbury Coffee House, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury

Posted on February 8, 2013 by garylongden

There was not a table or chair to be had. The stock of china cups and mugs was exhausted. A warm mist appeared on the inside of the windows obscuring the curious glances from passers- by, late comers stood . … Continue reading →

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Parole Parlate, Little Venice, Worcester

Posted on December 7, 2012 by garylongden

Parole Parlate does not normally meet in December, but this year the organisers took a chance by doing so, resulting in one of the best attendances of the year. Much has happened poetically in Worcestershire in 2012 and those involved … Continue reading →

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“42 Flashes at 42″, Drummonds, The Swan With Two Nicks New St, Worcester

Posted on November 29, 2012 by garylongden

42 is a monthly event which focuses on the Gothic, Horror, Sci fi, and Fantasy genres in prose and poetry at one of the oldest, and most atmospheric , pubs in Worcester, The Swan With Two Nicks. This month was … Continue reading →

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Bilston Voices, Metro cafe, Bilston

Posted on November 26, 2012 by garylongden

“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew,” a description borrowed from Mathew 7, but just as apposite to WV14 on Thursday night as a storm of Biblical proportions lashed the Black Country with the savagery … Continue reading →

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