Monthly Archives: July 2012

Alf Ramsey knew my Grandfather @ Darlington Civic

It’s like a trip to Beamish - in boots   I am a football nut – I love everything about it with a passion; the 4, 0 and 1 buttons on my Sky remote have all but worn away, my wardrobe is … Continue reading

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42nd Street @ Sunderland Empire

  The ultimate toe-tapping show in town Based on a film of the same name which has become synonymous with lavish musical numbers choreographed by Busby Berkeley, it was always going to be interesting to see how a cast of hundreds … Continue reading

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As You Like It by The Castle Players

  “All the world’s a stage”, as Shakespeare wrote, and following last weeks production of one of the Bard’s most famous, and funniest plays, The Castle Players proved yet again that not only is the world a stage, so is … Continue reading

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Tonight – The Castle Players – As You Like It @ Bowes Museum

All the World’s a Stage, especially at the historic Bowes Museum. Sir Rowland de Bois has recently died, and, according to custom, the vast majority of his estate has passed into the possession of his eldest son, Oliver. Although Sir … Continue reading

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Durham Brass Festival – Jazz in my Pants

  Jazz in my Pants – JIMP Anyone visiting Durham city this month will not be able to avoid the huge range of live music echoing around this historic city, for this is the Month of Brass. We ventured into the … Continue reading

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