Author Archives: John

Writings and Things

Posted on 01/20/2012 by John

2011 disappeared in a flurry of Xmas and Skyrim addiction, and now suddenly it’s 2012 and I get married in three months which s all a bit imminent. As well as that and some sorely overdue booking, I’m doing Jesting About in … Continue reading →

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Manchester Comedy Festival Round-up

Posted on 10/24/2011 by John

The Manchester Comedy Festival is on and I’m doing two show and helping with two others;  Gag Reels at the Frog and Bucket - Tuesday 25th October The Frog & Bucket comedy club are showing another of their ‘Gag Reels’ night … Continue reading →

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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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