Monthly Archives: February 2012

Memorable Theatre

Posted on February 27, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

The perfect week – starting and ending at the theatre.  We had seen Collaborators at the NT Live broadcast in December, but its casting (Simon Russell Beale and Alex Jennings) ensured that I wanted to see it on stage.  Much … Continue reading →

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Silence and Noises

Posted on February 22, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

Monday night was a complete treat – a chance to see a justly-famous work with a superb cast.  Noises Off (currently at the Old Vic) is a play which, more than once, I had been told I “had to see”

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Company of Books

Posted on February 22, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

It was National Libraries Day a little while ago and this is a belated gesture of support.  I read a lot – and were I to buy every book I read, not only would I have less money to spend … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ good

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

My school is in the midst of its Arts Festival – a week of workshops, competitions and performances which provides a huge tonic at this dreary time of year.  So last night I was lucky enough to watch the perfect … Continue reading →

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No enchanted evening, but summer plans

Posted on February 5, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

Theatre in 2012 started with confirmation of my worst prejudices: an ex-West End South Pacific touring the provinces with a tediously competent production which lacked both energy and imagination. Never mind – compensation in the post

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