Author Archives: Father M
One night in Bangkok
Actually one day in Bangkok but I spent it relaxing in my hotel. I intended to go into the city by train, but it became too complicated having to get Thai currency, convert the Baht to a token and end
One night in Bangkok
Actually one day in Bangkok but I spent it relaxing in my hotel. I intended to go into the city by train, but it became too complicated having to get Thai currency, convert the Baht to a token and end
The Flying Finns
It was an early start on Saturday morning – 3am. I wanted to be at the airport early, and that I was. I was armed with my new carry-on luggage, acquired from Kickstarter – someone’s clever idea of what a
The Flying Finns
It was an early start on Saturday morning – 3am. I wanted to be at the airport early, and that I was. I was armed with my new carry-on luggage, acquired from Kickstarter – someone’s clever idea of what a
The Crown Jewels
I hadn’t expected to make my West End debut in quite such an impromptu manner. In a rather Dame Edna-esque manner, King Charles II, picked me out as ’the old man in the second row‘ and proceeded to refer to
The Crown Jewels
I hadn’t expected to make my West End debut in quite such an impromptu manner. In a rather Dame Edna-esque manner, King Charles II, picked me out as ’the old man in the second row‘ and proceeded to refer to
Caledonia – keeping on track
Heading to Scotland and not wishing to waste a day on a train, I took the Caledonian sleeper overnight to Inverness. I left my suitcase in safe custody at Euston and set off on my overnight journey. The room was
Caledonia – keeping on track
Heading to Scotland and not wishing to waste a day on a train, I took the Caledonian sleeper overnight to Inverness. I left my suitcase in safe custody at Euston and set off on my overnight journey. The room was
The time-warp of time zones
I do like the familiar, so I return this holiday to my usual digs in Cartwright Gardens. This time I had a ‘large’ basement apartment. It would have had a lovely view of the rear garden, had it not been
The time-warp of time zones
I do like the familiar, so I return this holiday to my usual digs in Cartwright Gardens. This time I had a ‘large’ basement apartment. It would have had a lovely view of the rear garden, had it not been
‘Patriots’
1991. The Fall of the Soviet Union.With the dawning of a new Russia, there are winners and losers, and today’s patriot can fast become tomorrow’s traitor. As a new generation of oligarchs fights to seize control, this play follows billionaire businessman Boris
‘Patriots’
1991. The Fall of the Soviet Union.With the dawning of a new Russia, there are winners and losers, and today’s patriot can fast become tomorrow’s traitor. As a new generation of oligarchs fights to seize control, this play follows billionaire businessman Boris
Sir Ian McKellen on stage
A walk in the park for Sir Ian this one. An evening talking about his life and how he got involved with theatre. To mark his 80th year, Sir Ian is touring a number of venues across the United Kingdom,
Sir Ian McKellen on stage
A walk in the park for Sir Ian this one. An evening talking about his life and how he got involved with theatre. To mark his 80th year, Sir Ian is touring a number of venues across the United Kingdom,
Auf Wiedersehen Queen Mary 2
A beautiful calm day with interesting grey skies marked our final day at sea en-route to Southampton. I had a yummy feast of pink lamingtons in the Grills Lounge where I had sought refuge to get a better internet connection,
Auf Wiedersehen Queen Mary 2
A beautiful calm day with interesting grey skies marked our final day at sea en-route to Southampton. I had a yummy feast of pink lamingtons in the Grills Lounge where I had sought refuge to get a better internet connection,
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Hamburg
Note to self: people in Hamburg are called Hamburgians, not Hamburgers. Awkward. Here I am in Hamburg for the first, and possibly only time. On a bus tour to get to know this second largest German city. Am please to
Queen of the seas
Queen Mary 2 at Southampton. A cruise to Hamburg for four nights. Love my stateroom. and my steward, Freddie. Even a drink awaiting my arrival. And a huge bathroom. And spacious balcony. Firstly there was the usual drill for the
Queen of the seas
Queen Mary 2 at Southampton. A cruise to Hamburg for four nights. Love my stateroom. and my steward, Freddie. Even a drink awaiting my arrival. And a huge bathroom. And spacious balcony. Firstly there was the usual drill for the
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