For Sue’s birthday this year we went to our local vineyard for a ‘cultural’ evening. Denbies Wine Estate in conjunction with Guildford Shakespeare Company presented A Midsummer Night’s Dream with dinner. We were received into the garden room with sparkling wine (their own, which has won awards and is favourably compared to champagne) and canapés whilst a pianist played. The first act took place out in the courtyard, after which we had dinner in the atrium and the second act followed coffee. It was all very grown up and civilized.
‘Sit back, relax and let the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company spirit you away to a magical wood just outside Athens...
This specially adapted version of Shakespeare's all-time summer favourite A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the hilarious exploits of the Rude Mechanicals, and their hopeless but enthusiastic attempts to rehearse and stage a play for the Duke of Athens’ wedding day. But not everything in this wood is as it seems...
Guildford Shakespeare Company’s work over the last four years has been seen by more than 11,500 people; and their passion for Shakespeare, their infectious sense of fun and invention will make this special summer event one not to be missed.’
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Normal Conquest…
This years annual Aldbury Morris Weekend took us to Hastings and the lovely Sussex towns around like Rye and Winchelsea, where the group danced, drank and played music (sometimes all at the same time). The weather was glorious and the atmosphere relaxed (except for later as the national team met the ‘old foe’ on the field of battle down in South Africa).
If you ever wondered what Morris, then check out their entertaining and amusing website where they also have a link to a short clip of the side performing the ‘invisible stick dance’.
And for a more educational and informative video find out about the differences/similarities of Morris vs. Rave.
If you ever wondered what Morris, then check out their entertaining and amusing website where they also have a link to a short clip of the side performing the ‘invisible stick dance’.
And for a more educational and informative video find out about the differences/similarities of Morris vs. Rave.
More of wot I have heard…
Beachcomber by Liz Simcock
We saw her at the Dorking Folk Club recently when she played with Ian Newman and Warwick Jones. Her sound reminded me of the ‘Seattle Sound’ that I like, gentle and folksy with subtle guitar flourishes.
‘Liz Simcock writes songs and performs them in folk and acoustic clubs in and around the Southeast. In 1999 she featured on the Playpen Album of New Acoustic Music alongside Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Eddi Reader and Kathryn Williams. Since then she has trodden an independent path, recording three albums and gaining a growing reputation as a performer and songwriter. At many gigs Liz is to be found in the illustrious company of Ian Newman (bass) and / or Warwick Jones (guitar).’
We saw her at the Dorking Folk Club recently when she played with Ian Newman and Warwick Jones. Her sound reminded me of the ‘Seattle Sound’ that I like, gentle and folksy with subtle guitar flourishes.
‘Liz Simcock writes songs and performs them in folk and acoustic clubs in and around the Southeast. In 1999 she featured on the Playpen Album of New Acoustic Music alongside Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Eddi Reader and Kathryn Williams. Since then she has trodden an independent path, recording three albums and gaining a growing reputation as a performer and songwriter. At many gigs Liz is to be found in the illustrious company of Ian Newman (bass) and / or Warwick Jones (guitar).’
More of wot I have read…
The Innocent Mage: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Book 1 by Karen Miller
I was lent this book by Jamie and found it interesting, though it was obvious by the pace and presentation that it is part of a series. Now I will have to borrow the next book.
‘Enter the kingdom of Lur, where to use magic unlawfully means death.
The Doranen have ruled Lur with magic since arriving as refugees’ centuries ago. Theirs was a desperate flight to escape a powerful mage who started a bitter war in their homeland. To keep Lur safe, the native Olken inhabitants agreed to abandon their own magic. Magic is now forbidden them, and any who break this law are executed.
Asher left his coastal village to make his fortune. Employed in the royal stables, he soon finds himself befriended by Prince Gar and given more money and power than he’d ever dreamed possible. But the Olken have a secret; a prophecy. The Innocent Mage will save Lur from destruction and members of The Circle have dedicated themselves to preserving Olken magic until this day arrives. Unbeknownst to Asher, he has been watched closely. As the Final Days approach, his life takes a new and unexpected turn . . .’
I was lent this book by Jamie and found it interesting, though it was obvious by the pace and presentation that it is part of a series. Now I will have to borrow the next book.
‘Enter the kingdom of Lur, where to use magic unlawfully means death.
The Doranen have ruled Lur with magic since arriving as refugees’ centuries ago. Theirs was a desperate flight to escape a powerful mage who started a bitter war in their homeland. To keep Lur safe, the native Olken inhabitants agreed to abandon their own magic. Magic is now forbidden them, and any who break this law are executed.
Asher left his coastal village to make his fortune. Employed in the royal stables, he soon finds himself befriended by Prince Gar and given more money and power than he’d ever dreamed possible. But the Olken have a secret; a prophecy. The Innocent Mage will save Lur from destruction and members of The Circle have dedicated themselves to preserving Olken magic until this day arrives. Unbeknownst to Asher, he has been watched closely. As the Final Days approach, his life takes a new and unexpected turn . . .’
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