Author Archives: Father M
Present Laughter
A great night at the theatre with all three tiers of the theatre on their feet applauding a fine performance by Andrew Scott (Hamlet) in the lead role of this very amusing play by Noël Coward. A sold-out season at
Present Laughter
A great night at the theatre with all three tiers of the theatre on their feet applauding a fine performance by Andrew Scott (Hamlet) in the lead role of this very amusing play by Noël Coward. A sold-out season at
Wanderings
This morning I went for a wander in St James on the southern side of Piccadilly. Usually I frequent the northern Mayfair side so many of the street were new to me (except Jermyn St, of course). I thought it
Wanderings
This morning I went for a wander in St James on the southern side of Piccadilly. Usually I frequent the northern Mayfair side so many of the street were new to me (except Jermyn St, of course). I thought it
The Starry Messenger
A great seat almost on the stage. This play was a mess, and poorly directed. Full of awkward pauses and actors speaking over each other like they had forgotten their queue. I recognise that Matthew Broderick was supposed to be
The Starry Messenger
A great seat almost on the stage. This play was a mess, and poorly directed. Full of awkward pauses and actors speaking over each other like they had forgotten their queue. I recognise that Matthew Broderick was supposed to be
At the Palace
“They’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, Christopher Robin went down with Alice.” I didn’t see Chris or Alice, unless she was in a burka (plenty of those around), but I did attend to matters of State on my first
At the Palace
“They’re changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, Christopher Robin went down with Alice.” I didn’t see Chris or Alice, unless she was in a burka (plenty of those around), but I did attend to matters of State on my first
The Girl on the Train
I confess that I had this confused with that great film ‘The Lady Vanishes’ and I didn’t realise this was a play version of the relatively recent film of the same name which starred Emily Blunt. I overcame my confusion
The Girl on the Train
I confess that I had this confused with that great film ‘The Lady Vanishes’ and I didn’t realise this was a play version of the relatively recent film of the same name which starred Emily Blunt. I overcame my confusion
I have arrived
A slightly bumpy flight (cross winds the captain said) on Cathay Pacific and here I am in London. Greeted by warm weather (22 degrees) I was pleased to find that my room at the Royal Over-Seas League in St James
I have arrived
A slightly bumpy flight (cross winds the captain said) on Cathay Pacific and here I am in London. Greeted by warm weather (22 degrees) I was pleased to find that my room at the Royal Over-Seas League in St James
A final Sunday
Last Sunday was my final one at Holy Trinity Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. It was a sad but joyous occasion, made muted on my part because I was unwell and feeling most poorly. Fortunately my colleague, the Reverend Jenny
A final Sunday
Last Sunday was my final one at Holy Trinity Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. It was a sad but joyous occasion, made muted on my part because I was unwell and feeling most poorly. Fortunately my colleague, the Reverend Jenny
Underground and underwhelmed at MONA
I am in Hobart for a conference. To be honest, apart from a couple of spots, I find Hobart rather plain. My experience at MONA was not dissimilar, though for ‘plain’ substitute ‘tries too hard’. I presume it is trying
Underground and underwhelmed at MONA
I am in Hobart for a conference. To be honest, apart from a couple of spots, I find Hobart rather plain. My experience at MONA was not dissimilar, though for ‘plain’ substitute ‘tries too hard’. I presume it is trying
Last minute vestments & lunch
Of course I had to go back to Watts & Co for those final bits and bobs look me clergy collars and a new alb and perhaps a cotta or two. All shall be revealed. And to Church House Bookshop.
Last minute vestments & lunch
Of course I had to go back to Watts & Co for those final bits and bobs look me clergy collars and a new alb and perhaps a cotta or two. All shall be revealed. And to Church House Bookshop.
Afternoon tea in St James
It was a wet Sunday morning and, umbrella-less, I opted to remain indoors. But the celebration continued at the Royal Over-Seas League in Park Place, St James over afternoon tea. A rather convenient club backing on to Green Park, behind
Afternoon tea in St James
It was a wet Sunday morning and, umbrella-less, I opted to remain indoors. But the celebration continued at the Royal Over-Seas League in Park Place, St James over afternoon tea. A rather convenient club backing on to Green Park, behind