The new Felicity Kendall

‘Second tier Rattigan’ and ‘long neglected’ are expressions that have been used to describe what is a tremendously entertaining play that has not graced a London stage since 1944 – until now. Transferred to the Apollo from the Menier Chocolate

The new Felicity Kendall

‘Second tier Rattigan’ and ‘long neglected’ are expressions that have been used to describe what is a tremendously entertaining play that has not graced a London stage since 1944 – until now. Transferred to the Apollo from the Menier Chocolate

Andrew Fairlie

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie is the only 2 star Michelin- rated establishment in Scotland. Situated within the Gleneagles Hotel in Aucterarder, the food is truly sublime. Of course I had to book in advance despite being a hotel resident, the restaurant

Andrew Fairlie

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie is the only 2 star Michelin- rated establishment in Scotland. Situated within the Gleneagles Hotel in Aucterarder, the food is truly sublime. Of course I had to book in advance despite being a hotel resident, the restaurant

The gracious host

A visit to Dr Well’s gracious flat (as they say in Hello magazine) perched above Great Malvern with spectacular views over Worcestershire. A chance to catch up on the latest English decorator inspiration, and Brad’s artworks.

The gracious host

A visit to Dr Well’s gracious flat (as they say in Hello magazine) perched above Great Malvern with spectacular views over Worcestershire. A chance to catch up on the latest English decorator inspiration, and Brad’s artworks.

Great Malvern

How grand to be able to visit my friend, Dr Brad Wells, in his own home town and to visit his school, Malvern College. A slight delay on the train from London meant that I missed my connection. I had

Great Malvern

How grand to be able to visit my friend, Dr Brad Wells, in his own home town and to visit his school, Malvern College. A slight delay on the train from London meant that I missed my connection. I had

The Goat – or who is Sylvia?

After the surprise of my first-booked play, ‘Common’ at the National Theatre, having its performance cancelled on my first evening in London (though unrelated to the atrocities what would befall Southwark that same evening), I was hoping that this problem

The Goat – or who is Sylvia?

After the surprise of my first-booked play, ‘Common’ at the National Theatre, having its performance cancelled on my first evening in London (though unrelated to the atrocities what would befall Southwark that same evening), I was hoping that this problem

St Peter le Poer

This morning, Pentecost Sunday, I visited with my friend, the Reverend Matthew Duckett SCP, in his parish church in Friern Barnet N10. This church was built in 1910 but it’s origins date back to 1181 when the first church with

St Peter le Poer

This morning, Pentecost Sunday, I visited with my friend, the Reverend Matthew Duckett SCP, in his parish church in Friern Barnet N10. This church was built in 1910 but it’s origins date back to 1181 when the first church with

London, June 2017

Yes I am in London. The terrorist attack by Islamic Fundamentalists on the day of my arrival have somewhat overshadowed my ability to start blogging, at least until I could reflect on the disconnect between what occurred and the Muslins

London, June 2017

Yes I am in London. The terrorist attack by Islamic Fundamentalists on the day of my arrival have somewhat overshadowed my ability to start blogging, at least until I could reflect on the disconnect between what occurred and the Muslins

“Good luck selling insurance”

I don’t know why the cover photo looks as it does because the characters in the play did not look like that at all. It’s been nearly 40 years since I bought the script of a play. It was ‘The

“Good luck selling insurance”

I don’t know why the cover photo looks as it does because the characters in the play did not look like that at all. It’s been nearly 40 years since I bought the script of a play. It was ‘The

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The alcoholic, the narcissist and the train

I love mystery stories but this one was a struggle. Meet Rachel. Sad pathetic annoying Rachel. She managed to maintain that sad face for the entire film. Her performance was, in a word, blunt. My name’s Rachel and I’m an

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The alcoholic, the narcissist and the train

I love mystery stories but this one was a struggle. Meet Rachel. Sad pathetic annoying Rachel. She managed to maintain that sad face for the entire film. Her performance was, in a word, blunt. My name’s Rachel and I’m an

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Bourne again

Despite the critics saying “same old, same old” I loved it.  I liked all the Bournes except the one with Jeremy Renner in it. Who thought that was a good idea? You can’t fool me. That wasn’t Matt Damon. I

/ Film

Bourne again

Despite the critics saying “same old, same old” I loved it.  I liked all the Bournes except the one with Jeremy Renner in it. Who thought that was a good idea? You can’t fool me. That wasn’t Matt Damon. I