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Have Your Say: Form 696, The UK

15-12-2008

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Aww i'm glad the police are using their time efficiently instead of worrying about something trival...like knife crime

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Sandfield Theatre, Nottingham

05-12-2008

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Let’s get something straight here - I despise musicals! You name one and I’ll hate it – Moulin Rouge is enough to bring me out in a rash and don’t even get me started on Mama Mia! Even the X-Factor drives me up the wall. Yet there was something different about Bluebird.

Despite being 99% music there was something that set it apart, and it took me a while to put my finger on it – then it hit me. Bluebird lacks the annoying overly enthusiastic people singing and dancing along to the sounds of “Wildcats” or whatever the topic a ray of sunshine has shone upon. Instead the story pulls on the heartstrings as it moves through love, loss and hope, through the eyes of a young nurse in London’s blitz. The musical penned by Mapperley resident, Gareth Dicks captivates the audience with Roberta Jones’ heartbreak when her child is evacuated and her husband goes off to war, and then sees her falling in love with an American solider in her care.

Not only is the story historically correct but its characterised by the use of audio and film clips which mark certain time frames of World War II. However, what impressed me most was how competent the young cast were (they were aged 8-16). Particular shining stars were Grace Meredith (Roberta Jones) and the youngest cast member, Jess Helling (Beth Jones) – and her adorable teddy bear! Although my dad loved the Spitfires (Lydia Costello, Siobhan Duplock and Kaileigh Waite) for their soulful voices!

Although one member of was the spitting image of Macaulay Culkin (in fact he should seriously consider becoming his double) Bluebird offered an alternative to a Saturday night drinking on the town. Catch it next Saturday (6th of December) at University of Bedford Theatre or await the professional CD that should be on sale next year in Dress Circle (57-59 Monmouth Street, London), which will feature the voice of Henry Luxemburg. You know Toby in Hollyoaks - the serial killer that went after blondes - yes, that’s the lad that advertises carpets now. Personally I think its certainly worth a listen just for him…

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Rock City, Nottingham

12-11-2008

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Word of the wise for you – don’t wear your best shoes! Or even new shoes – on fact pick shoes that you’re about to throw away!

With goodness knows how many years worth of cigarette ash, chewing gum, spilled alcohol and vomit covering the floors you will have to be careful not to stand in one place too long – you’ll find that you will be stuck there. An added delight is finding that your shoes (and feet…and legs) are pitch black at the end of the night (even after years in Nottingham I am unaware what this mysterious black plague actually is or how it grows).

So why visit? Well for the true Indie/Rock and roll experience of course! Rock City has stood for over twenty five years and has played host to huge headlining artists - The Killers, Queens of Stone Age and Dirty Pretty Things, are just three names that have strummed their guitars to the delight of the venue’s intimate audience.

Of course all the gigs allow standing room only – so best keep your feet moving then!

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Fashion, Nottingham

11-11-2008

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What’s in a name? Well in the case of Fashion it means walls cluttered with the faces of Moss and Campbell, and customers who spend the country’s national debt in Flannels. However, behind this rather vulgar exterior lies a designer treat that everyone can afford.

As with any haute couture collection the attention lies in the detail – delicious fruit to favour your water and gorgeous garnishes, put Fashion above other competitors on the High Street.

However, every designer outfit comes at a price and this made to measure experience doesn’t come cheap, but it won’t break the bank either - think Moschino’s “Cheap and Chic” collection rather than Chanel’s haute couture.

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The Works, Nottingham

09-11-2008

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Closed down! A rough pup venue although i will miss the ladies only bar. However, i bid a fond farewell to the metal detectors and bar folks with "vip" lists.

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