Monthly Archives: September 2011

Bedford, Poole, Taunton, Eastbourne, Southsea, Alnwick

Posted on 09/27/2011 by John

Day 20 – Bedford We turn up at the civic theatre on time but it is locked. When we are let in by one the tech’s I take a look around and see a very old theatre looking the worse for … Continue reading →

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Hexham, Kendal, Coventry

Posted on 09/22/2011 by John

Day 15 – Hexham Showime. I.m standing back stage composing myself and staring at the curtains. The curtain stare back. It is a tiny bat staring back at me. I signal the stage manager, who is about to give me … Continue reading →

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Truro, Scunthorpe, Barnsley

Posted on 09/15/2011 by John

Day 11 – Truro The Braintree show is hard work, easily my least pleasant of the tour so far and feels like going through the motions to get a response. After an overnight stop in Reading (the hotel room has … Continue reading →

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Chesham, Norwich, Braintree

Posted on 09/11/2011 by John

Day 7 – Chesham The Ark show in Borehamwood went well, and then on to Chesham to the Elgiva theatre, it’s a pleasant place with a new coat of paint. Their panto posters adorn the backstage walls and I’m keen enough to … Continue reading →

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Northampton, Didcot, Great Torrington, Borehamwood

Posted on 09/07/2011 by John

Day 2 – Northampton Having been in Northampton once already for a radio appointment we’re back again. It’s only day two and I have spent most of it sleeping. The theatre is massive, and the crowd is too, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Tour Support Three

Posted on 09/03/2011 by John

I’ve still got the taste of Edinburgh in my mouth, and with two days rest I’m off doing my third support tour for the One Man Star Wars show, I’ve blogged it here before, and with a whole bunch of … Continue reading →

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