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Other Dessert Cities at the Guthrie

WeatherGrrrl — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:41:28 +0000

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Phi says it all here. Brilliant except for the last couple of minutes which were trite and weak. Well worth the price of admission for sure. Current temperature: here 19F/-7C, there 1C/34F

Kidlet as Monkey

WeatherGrrrl — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:02:41 +0000

The play is Words, Words, Words by David Ives, directed by Mike Lion, a fellow Hampshire student. Kidlet is way cool!!!!! Great monkey body posture. Very effective location. Definitely earned the requisite number of laughs to be considered successful.

Current temperature: here 7F/-14C, there 6C/43F

Grand Derangement

WeatherGrrrl — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:42:42 +0000

This group was the first of this year’s Performing Arts series at the U. What a spectacularly great time. Being good Minnesotans we danced spectacularly well in our chairs! The music was wonderful even if we did not understand a word of it.

Check out the group’s web page here. They are from Nova Scotia, Canada and their name refers to the expulsion of the Acadians from the Canadian maritime provinces in 1775. The music they played was reminiscent of a lot of other Celtic traditions and their step dancing left us breathless!

Current temperature: here 79F/26C, there 13C/55F

A little something to bring a smile to your lips

WeatherGrrrl — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:12:07 +0000

This is so much fun!

You can find out more at the web page Where the Hell is Matt?

From Matt’s FAQ.

Why is the world so screwed up?

Men.

How do we fix it?

Women.

Right on!

Current temperature: here 81F/27C, there 13C/55F

On-line but not on-air sniff

WeatherGrrrl — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:37:48 +0000

So today’s Unhindered By Talent on KUMM made it into the wider world on-line but the technology between us and the transmitter appears to be broken so no one in these parts can hear us, darn it. Drat. That poor cow in a field near Starbuck is missing her groove!

The show has been pretty damn good, even if I do say so myself. My theme for the week has been: track two. Occasionally Phi has joined in too and played track two too, too, too, too, too. *Weeeeeeeeeeee*

The play list will be posted at our wiki when we’re done in 40 minutes.

Journey’s End

WeatherGrrrl — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:55:14 +0000

Another Mercury Theatre production. (We’ve been incredibly lucky to live in a community that has its own professional repertory company.) Based on the play by R. C. Sherriff it is set in an officers’ quarters in the trenches during World War I. I found this particular play more engaging of my intellect rather than my emotions which was a little disappointing. The problem for me was I’ve seen all these characters before, they came across more a cyphers than fully rounded human beings. The greatest impact for me came from the scenery which was incredibly. The claustrophobia that was created was intense. The stage at the Mercury is both tall and deep yet the production managed to make the space disappear. The final dénouement managed to be quite shocking even though it was entirely obvious how things would end.

Current temperature: here 21C/70F, there 54F/12C

Habeas Corpus

WeatherGrrrl — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:48:35 +0000

We had the opportunity to see a production of this Alan Bennett play at the Mercury Theatre. Although very much in the ilk of a British farce, Alan Bennett’s version of this traditional form had an added level of depth that engaged the brain as well as the funny bone. The cast was as excellent as ever. We had previously attended the Front Row discussion related to this production and learnt more about the play and the company’s methods of rehersal. It was an enlightening ‘presentation’ and it was quite remarkable to see the transformation between actor and character.

The production was excellent and kept our rapt attention to the ‘goings on’. The stage design was extremely sparse but perfect to concentrate the audience’s attention on the players and their interactions.

Current temperature: here 9C/48F, there 57F/14C

Brief Lives

WeatherGrrrl — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:44:55 +0000

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We went to see Brief Lives at the Mercury Theatre staring Roy Dotrice. It’s a one man performance based on the writings of John Aubrey. The reclusive antiquarian takes a nostalgic journey through history, telling tales, “including the bits the … Continue reading →

Sleeping Beauty

WeatherGrrrl — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:06:52 +0000

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Last night we joined a full house at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester for the riotous fun that is British panto. Silliness abounded. Awful jokes were the order of the day as we were booing the evil fairy, singing along, … Continue reading →

Christmas Concert

WeatherGrrrl — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:22:43 +0000

As the school term ended I had the good fortune of seeing the young’un performing in the school Christmas concert. (Phi, unluckily, was galavanting around Dublin, or at least making his way home from galavanting, and missed out.) As they say, it was not like it used to be. When I was a kidlet in school these concerts were mainly made up of carols and religious items related to the season. This concert was all over the shop but with the bonus of various kids having the opportunity to share their talents and interests rather than only being allowed to perform what the teacher in charge deemed suitable.

As a consequence the young’un was up and down on stage all night joining in with a variety of vocal groupings, instrument ensembles, a solo on his french horn plus as backing, for the singing of an aria, with his trumpet. It was very enjoyable if a little unconventional and a little rough at the edges.

Next term the young’un has the opportunity to participate in a local music school and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it all works out well. The listing of ensembles and classes he can participate in is quite broad. (So lots of opportunities to try many different things.) I’m not sure how it’s all going to work as his not having participated in the musical exam/grading structure here means it’s not entirely clear how he will mesh with their requirements. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

Current temperature: here 8C/46F, there 12F/-11C