Rehearsals in full swing. All looking good. Howard music top-notch, cast and crew ditto. @Yourallypally
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Review: Chess. Nottingham Operatic Society. Nottingham Theatre Royal. - goo.gl/alerts/cSeo3u #GoogleAlerts
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Tim Rice retweeted
"12 year old young Ed Sheeran" is the new Ed on the street Hallelujah Jeff Buckley❤️
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First day of rehearsals went so well I am almost starting to like musicals again. Howard Goodall in top form and a delightful cast. Six brand new Howard-Tim songs for the Ally Pally December 1 (previews from Nov 24).
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Delighted to report that rehearsals for Sherlock Holmes & the 12 Days of Christmas begin on Monday 19th Oct. Comedy with songs...fresh from great Xmas run last year @ the Rep Birmingham. Delighted to be working with master composer Howard Goodall (6 new songs) & to enjoy once again the wit of writers David Reed/Humphrey Ker. Plus Marc Antolin as Dr. Watson, Bo Poraj as Sherlock.
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Yup, I forgot to say where it's playing this year!
It's the Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) London N22 7AV
First preview Tue 24 November Press Night Tue 1 Dec
Nearest tube Wood Green, nearest Railway (a.k.a. "train" station Alexandra Palace).
It's the Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) London N22 7AV
First preview Tue 24 November Press Night Tue 1 Dec
Nearest tube Wood Green, nearest Railway (a.k.a. "train" station Alexandra Palace).
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Time's winged chariot does indeed seem to speed up. I hit 82 in a few weeks - but the first few years of a new decade always make me feel younger than the last few years of the previous one. My theory is that we feel our age most when the second digit is 5 or more. The first digit is almost irrelevant. At the moment I am a young octogenarian rather than a clapped out septuagenarian.
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RIP Dolly; One of the greatest and best people of our era, which certainly needs a few more like her.
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Disappointing but not devastating start to the Black Cats 2026/7 campaign but let's hope they play in their proper colours whenever possible in future. Who came up with the pink? Actually nearly all away strips are now dire.
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Shocked by the sad news that Rod Liddle has died. (I'm sure he'd hate anyone saying he'd "passed"). He was a funny, honest and dedicated writer. Journalists like him are all but irreplaceable. RIP.
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Sad to see the late great Gary Sobers described as a magnificent batter when in his long and unmatched career he was known as a batsman (and as a bowler, fielder, captain)
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Gosh - half time entertainment at World Cup pretty grim. Made about as much sense as having a football match halfway through a Madonna concert.
PS Well done Spain.
PS Well done Spain.
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Matt is a genius artist at the top of his form. Yesterday and today in Telegraph absolute genius. It's not just the actual gag but the bewilderment of his characters with which we all identify.
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Dame Jilly Cooper - simply one of the most charming, witty, honest and gorgeous women of her time. A great chronicler of British life and people - and perhaps above all brilliantly funny. No rivals. She was unique. And lovely. RIP
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Happy Happy Birthday Pete Murray. 100 today! Great broadcaster. I have many good memories of being on one of his many radio shows over the years and just as good memories of listening to him in the sixties way before I ever thought I'd meet him. So glad I did.
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One of my favourite actors, Ray Brooks (The Knack, Cathy Come Home etc) has died. He should have been an even bigger star; I particularly loved his subtle approach to portrayal of apparently confident characters who were never quite as bold as they seemed. RIP Ray and thanks.
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