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Daniel, Theatre Review. Everyman Theatre, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *

Cast: Philip Shaun McGuinness, Wesley Wharton, Nick Crosbie.

It does take someone with extreme passion and an undeniable knowledge of certain genres in which the call change the way they are perceived, to make more relevant to modern society, speaks loudest. The latest film which stared Australian actor Russell Crowe, the much talked about Noah, is one example, perhaps poor one, of a story that in The Bible was, even for the atheist, is one that can be a stirring read. Natasia Hodge, musician, actor, singer, director and soon to be company head of B Tales, takes the story of Daniel from the Old Testament, and unlike Noah, delivers a fine piece of work in which, thanks to the excellent cast and the sublime writing of Laura-Kate Barrows and some clever effects and excellent additional music, is itself just as stirring as the Biblical text laid down.

Daniel, Theatre Review. Everyman Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(514 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

Aquaman: Death Of A King, Graphic Novel Review.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10

The fourth volume in D.C Comics excellent revival of Aquaman brings all the facets together as if the running of a thousand taps had finally found a deep crevice in which to conjoin and multiply in. By bringing all these together and with the exceptional writing and artistry of all involved, it should be noted that Aquaman, the stuff of much unnecessary hilarity due to the poor nature and lack of respect shown the individual in the past; is arguably one of the most interest characterisations in the last 40 years of publications by D.C.

Aquaman: Death Of A King, Graphic Novel Review. full post

(548 words, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)

Tmesis Theatre And Elinor Randle Return To The Unity Theatre With Wolf Red.

Liverpool’s renowned Tmesis Theatre are proud to announce the return of their most innovative and chilling one woman show, Wolf Red to Unity Theatre this month.

Fresh from the huge success of Physical Fest, Tmesis Theatre will return to Unity Theatre on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June with their captivating original production, Wolf Red, with tickets on sale now.

Devised by Chris Fittock and Tmesis Theatre Wolf Red is the dark and compelling story of a woman held captive, deep in the woods, by a predator of perhaps both her mind and body. Exploring the darkest limits of human nature, this skilful, physical performance from Tmesis Theatre’s artistic director, Elinor Randle will mesmerise audiences with her remarkable and chilling transformation.

Tmesis Theatre And Elinor Randle Return To The Unity Theatre With Wolf Red. full post

(351 words, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

Lloyd Daniels To Star In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At The Empire Theatre.

With a crash-of-drums-and-a-flash-of-light X Factor finalist Lloyd Daniels will make his musical theatre debut in the title role of the U.K.s longest running musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The youngest contestant in 2009’s competition, Daniels got to the final 5 out of 250,000 entrants and performed in front of 10 million television viewers. Since then he has performed to sold out arenas on a 56 date X Factor tour and released popular single Suburban Girl.

 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the perfect treat for all the family, it plays the Liverpool Empire from Tuesday 14th October until Saturday 18th October 2014.

Lloyd Daniels To Star In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At The Empire Theatre. full post

(406 words, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

Linda Nolan To Star In Jack And The Beanstalk.

Last Christmas, Peter Pan was officially the hottest show in town, smashing box office records, and this year’s Easter panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became yet another critically acclaimed success. However, things are set to get even bigger this Christmas as Regal Entertainments LTD are delighted to announce that family favourite, Jack and the Beanstalk – the biggest panto of them all – is set to take centre stage at St Helens Theatre Royal in a colossal Christmas show, running Friday 5th December 2014 to Sunday 11th January 2015.

Linda Nolan To Star In Jack And The Beanstalk. full post

(788 words, estimated 3:09 mins reading time)

Liverpool Pride Announces First Acts For 2014 Event.

Liverpool Pride are delighted to announce the first wave of acts confirmed for this year’s event. The newly ticketed sites for Liverpool Pride 2014 which include the Waterfront Stage, Stanley Street Stage and the Garlands and G-Bar Stage will play host to some great entertainment at this year’s ‘Glam Fairy Tales’ themed Pride event on Saturday 2nd August. The first confirmed acts include Katy B, and Sonia, with many more acts announced soon.

Liverpool Pride Announces First Acts For 2014 Event. full post

(523 words, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)

Scattered Records (A Bedroom In Bicester).

How many times does the opportunity arise

in which you can visit the ghosts

and smile with relief as a tear gently rolls down your cheek?

A bedroom door hides many a secret from the world,

the stolen, lengthy, beautiful snog with a girlfriend, heavy petting banned

in the local swimming pool, but a delight worth risking

when she cycles

over to see you from Wendlebury one summer’s day

in ‘85 and music from a band worth loving plays, crackles, skips

like my heart as she leans in again,

Scattered Records (A Bedroom In Bicester). full post

(670 words, estimated 2:41 mins reading time)

Uriah Heep, Outsider. Album Review.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *

Regardless of when you may have first come across Uriah Heep, it is an argument worth having that they have been unfortunately been forgotten by many as one of the pioneers of British Heavy Rock and part of The Progressive movement.

Influential on many and yet the popularity of Mick Box’s band has never really attained, especially in later years the popularity they so deserved aside from having many totally enamoured with a couple of early 1970s albums including the superb Salisbury.  Whether the latest release by Uriah Heep, the elegant sounding Outsider, can change that perhaps remains to be seen but in a world that allows certain acts that have gone on reality television shows to garner a following, then surely Uriah Heep can have another sojourn in the unknown world of popular Rock music.

Uriah Heep, Outsider. Album Review. full post

(464 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)

Sizwe Banzi Is Dead, Theatre Review. Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10

Cast: Subusiso Mamba, Tonderai Munyevu.

How far would you go to survive in a regime that treats you worse than a cockroach; that demands total obedience of your every waking hour and who can control every moment you make, only reluctantly allowing you to live your life as a free member of society once they have humiliated you enough. The mark of oppression stamped across a nation and deeply into the faces of those who are its citizens.

Sizwe Banzi Is Dead, Theatre Review. Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(467 words, estimated 1:52 mins reading time)

The Voice In My Head.

The voice in my head

From waking to sleeping

Flowing around me

Keeping me safely floating

Holds me above the dark below

 

The voice of you

Flowing through me

When I am calm

Holds me up

As I float in living water

That dissolved a mountain

 

I’ll hear your voice

In my head and in my heart

When all my sadness

Is washed away

In sweet sunlit water

Rippling in the wishing well.

 

Dr. Erica Wright 2014.

The Voice In My Head. full post

(82 words, estimated 20 secs reading time)