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Unity – Thumb Ducks
Another mad cap show at the Unity to see Lee and Liam aa right pair of THUMB DUCKS! “A pair of well-versed fools delivering a whirlwind of eccentric sketches, crazy characters, and pure absurdity. Not dark, not trying to confront existential angst – just two silly men being … Continue readingUnity – Thumb Ducks
Unity – Compost: The Cabaret
Top fun at the Unity to see the greatest show IN earth. “Welcome to Black Gold, the hottest underground nightclub hidden within a compost heap- where microbes and fungi go to bump, flirt and mingle. Meet an all star cast of filthy characters. Driven to decompose the … Continue readingUnity – Compost: The Cabaret
Unity – Muddle
With more themes than a word press website (other web building tools are available!) this stunning performance of Muddle at the Unity covered, abuse of; power, children and well.. you name it, alcoholism, sexuality, violence, bullying, kindness, blackmail and threat. All woven cleverly, in script … Continue readingUnity – Muddle
Unity – My Little Brother Wasn’t Born to be Brainwashed
What is real in today’s world? “In overcoming their father’s criminal deceit, Billy aims to provide his younger brother with the stability of a familial male role model, hoping to hold onto the life they’d known before their dad’s unexpected arrest. Yet when Tommy turns … Continue readingUnity – My Little Brother Wasn’t Born to be Brainwashed
Unity – Ukpahiu
A rather moving piece this at the Unity, directed by Valentine Ojochegbe Onogu… Passionate and challenging, great to watch and photograph. ” Ukpaiu… meaning strength in Igala is a moving stage play about mental health, silence, and the cost of emotional repression. through flashback and … Continue readingUnity – Ukpahiu
Arc:hive – Cut
Great to see Cut play at Arc:hive, described as being “stuck in a post-punk straitjacket”. I met them when I was on a visit to Bologna and was made up to hear they were on a UK tour! Here are just a few photos:
Arc:hive – Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies
Supporting Cut at Arc:hive was the cuisine themed sounds of these scouse kitchen folk. Hadn’t seen Pete and his chums for a while so great to catch this one. Here are just a few shots of a fab set:
Arc:hive – Pageant Mum
Supporting Cut at Arc:hive was the highly lively! Pageant Mum. Here are just a few shots of a fab set:
Rough Trade – Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe
Great to get along to Rough Trade, a new venue to me, for the album launch gig for Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Mellowtone for having us along. Here are just a few of the photos taken:
Rough Trade – Ali Horn
Joining the album launch gig for for Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe was Ali Horn (and Ollie Wilson) at Rough Trade, a new venue to me. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Mellowtone for having us along. Here are some photos: