Author Archives: Father M
SCP 25th anniversary
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests was held on Thursday 12 September 2019 in Southwark Cathedral. Member priests vest for the service. The bishops join us, including one of our own, Bishop Kate
SCP 25th anniversary
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests was held on Thursday 12 September 2019 in Southwark Cathedral. Member priests vest for the service. The bishops join us, including one of our own, Bishop Kate
‘The Doctor’
This was my first visit to the Almeida Theatre in Islington, but I am aware that many of their excellent plays transfer to the West End. This is a great play, but perhaps better suited to trendy Islington. Doesn’t Jeremy
‘The Doctor’
This was my first visit to the Almeida Theatre in Islington, but I am aware that many of their excellent plays transfer to the West End. This is a great play, but perhaps better suited to trendy Islington. Doesn’t Jeremy
Rushing through Russia
Before we left Moscow, and rushed off on a high speed train to St Petersburg, we inspected some of the transport infrastructure. There are several Tran lines, here travelling through a park on a dedicated corridor. The park itself has
Rushing through Russia
Before we left Moscow, and rushed off on a high speed train to St Petersburg, we inspected some of the transport infrastructure. There are several Tran lines, here travelling through a park on a dedicated corridor. The park itself has
‘The Son’
“Everything will be alright”. Of course it wasn’t to be and I do blame the parents completely. The story of an adolescent with mental health issues which come to the fore following his parents divorce and father’s remarriage. Written by
‘The Son’
“Everything will be alright”. Of course it wasn’t to be and I do blame the parents completely. The story of an adolescent with mental health issues which come to the fore following his parents divorce and father’s remarriage. Written by
Hansard – the play
I don’t want to give too much away about this excellent new play by Simon Woods, his first I understand. I absolutely loved it. I do hope he continues writing. Playing at the National Theatre. A two-handler starring Lindsay Duncan
Hansard – the play
I don’t want to give too much away about this excellent new play by Simon Woods, his first I understand. I absolutely loved it. I do hope he continues writing. Playing at the National Theatre. A two-handler starring Lindsay Duncan
‘Bitter Wheat’ – #metoo
This play at The Garrick Theatre started well. It was very amusing – a film producer in Hollywood lives a life centred entirely around himself. Acerbic, sarcastic, verbal, vile but amusing. His staff avoid conflict by obeying his every command,
‘Bitter Wheat’ – #metoo
This play at The Garrick Theatre started well. It was very amusing – a film producer in Hollywood lives a life centred entirely around himself. Acerbic, sarcastic, verbal, vile but amusing. His staff avoid conflict by obeying his every command,
The Russian Museum
Such a treasure trove of remarkable art, i won’t attempt to tell all about these remarkable works (other than to identify them where I can) but I learnt so much about Russian art history, it was cultural overload (in a
The Russian Museum
Such a treasure trove of remarkable art, i won’t attempt to tell all about these remarkable works (other than to identify them where I can) but I learnt so much about Russian art history, it was cultural overload (in a
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Peterhof – Peter the Great’s Palace
A stunning palace with magnificent grounds on the Bay of Finland. The fountains are all gravity fed from the nearby hills. Peter the Great certainly did have a thing for water. We came back to the city on a hydrofoil,
Peterhof – Peter the Great’s Palace
A stunning palace with magnificent grounds on the Bay of Finland. The fountains are all gravity fed from the nearby hills. Peter the Great certainly did have a thing for water. We came back to the city on a hydrofoil,
The Hermitage
We were blessed by being the first group into the palace and below shows a room with no one in it. This didn’t last long as the Summer Palace is the most desired tourist destination in Russia. The level of
The Hermitage
We were blessed by being the first group into the palace and below shows a room with no one in it. This didn’t last long as the Summer Palace is the most desired tourist destination in Russia. The level of
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