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The Page Turner »
English Journey
Posted on 4:40pm Friday 11th September 2009
"Did you hear that Keith Waterhouse died?"
Am Dram Man »
On the other hand is a different set of fingers......
Posted on 10:52am Friday 11th September 2009
So rehearsals are now in full swing and Still Life begins to take shape. As we all know by now this is the play from which the film Brief Encounter was made, one of Noel Coward’s finest productions. So I am enjoying the rehearsals immensely.
Am Dram Man »
A day without sunshine is like night......
Posted on 3:09pm Monday 31st August 2009
The sun shone beautifully last Sunday for the annual BBQ and it was also very well attended. Good food, good drink, good company….no one misbehaved, good grief…so there you go another successful event by KBDG. Thanks to Andrea and Paul for their hospitality and to everyone else who came along for the array of food especially the desserts.
Am Dram Man »
The grass is always greener....
Posted on 12:45pm Friday 21st August 2009
This week saw the annual Childrens’ Workshop in full swing with two full days of tuition being put in by the Group’s keen types with 20 children under the age of 10 attending the Circus themed event on Wednesday, and Thursday the 10-14 year olds threw themselves into a modern version of Oliver.
Am Dram Man »
From bad to verse...............
Posted on 1:31pm Sunday 9th August 2009
Tuesday night was audition night for the November production 'A Brief Encounter with Noel Coward featuring Still Life'. One Nick O' Keeffe is directing the show which runs from 26th - 28th November. The plan is to host a gala supper evening on the Saturday night in honour of the group's 60th anniversary to which we are hoping to invite former members to join us. Should any ex-members read this and you would like to attend the Gala night, please let me know.
Sauvignon Blonde »
Update on the McGuigan Discover Pinot Grigio!
Posted on 11:14am Thursday 6th August 2009
This tasty tipple is currently at Tesco for £7.99. Well worth buying a bottle to enjoy outside on a summer evening.
Sauvignon Blonde »
Fine Wine Claim Falls Flat
Posted on 10:54am Thursday 6th August 2009
My ideal summer evening, after a hard days work, includes sitting with friends and the pup, enjoying a cool crisp glass of white while watching the shadows lengthen as the sun drops below the horizon. I am always on the lookout for hidden venues in central locations that can provide me with this experience. That is why I was delighted to find the White House Pub on Botley Road in Oxford open again after being closed for the better part of two years. Their claim to “Fine Wine” advertised on the outside of their building lifted my spirits evening more.
Am Dram Man »
Old Chuffer's puffing round and round....
Posted on 3:05pm Thursday 30th July 2009
Club night this week found us reading through Noel Coward’s Still Life with a view to auditioning for desired parts next week.
Am Dram Man »
Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.......
Posted on 12:54pm Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Open auditions for our 60th Anniversary Production of 'A Brief Encounter with Noel Coward' will be held on Tuesday 4th August at Southmoor Village Hall. There will be the opportunity to audition for the one-act production of Still Life as well as a selection of short extracts/poems/songs etc from other Coward works. There are parts available for all ages. Also if you are interested in backstage/lighting/technical/producer/costume/props/front of house you should also come along on that date as we will be providing a gala supper as part of the Saturday night we do need all hands on deck.
The Page Turner »
Albion Beatnik country
Posted on 4:33pm Friday 17th July 2009
After residents in Jericho were placed quite suddenly on the Environment Agency flood map, I wandered down Walton Street to find out what they thought.
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