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This is deceptively simple but I really think that the simplicity of the comment may stick with a driver and cause he/she,
if only for a second, to imagine a world without hell. A small nugget of
desire for disbelief. Facts, as we know, don't always help. Spur them
to want to see the other side.
The idea of Hell is a device that is very often used by theists of all stripes to ensnare people.
I really like the last one, I think it would be better than the 'There probably is no god, so relax and get on with your life' one
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What are some of your spiritual inspirations? Poems? Songs? Movies? Books? Passages? Insights?
I don't define God for myself or anyone else and I don't think anyone else needs to think the way I do so I beleive you can be spiritual and not beleive in God or anything at all for that matter....
I am always curious about what inspires other people...things that lift you up maybe?
Having said that....
This poem is a great source of spritual inspiration for me....for many reasons...
FAMOUS....by Naomi Shihab Nye
The river is famous to the fish.
The loud voice is famous to silence,
which knew it would inherit the earth
before anybody said so.
The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birds
watching him from the birdhouse.
The tear is famous, briefly, to the cheek.
The idea you carry close to your bosom
is famous to your bosom.
The boot is famous to the earth,
more famous than the dress shoe,
which is famous only to floors.
The bent photograph is famous to the one who carries it
and not at all famous to the one who is pictured.
I want to be famous to shuffling men
who smile while crossing streets,
sticky children in grocery lines,
famous as the one who smiled back.
I want to be famous in the way a pulley is famous,
or a buttonhole, not because it did anything spectacular,
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What Your Shirsey Says About You
February 15th, 2012A lot of people don't really like the shirsey (t-shirt jersey), but I have personally always been a fan of them. It's a good way to casually date a player before committing and making it facebook official. Plus, it's a great way to support a player that you know will only be with the team for a short time. Like when the Brewers made the trade for K-Rod last year. You can support him because he's pretty freakin' awesome, but you also don't have to blow a bunch of money when you know there is no way he'll be back in 2012. (Wait, what?!) It also works great for when you want to support an underutilized bench player that could be released or sent down at any moment. (I don't know why, but purchasing that Brad Nelson shirsey really seemed like a great idea at the time.) Shirseys are fun and an MPD approved fashion item.
However, I should warn you about them. While shirseys are cool they also say a lot about you as a person. Anyone can get a Ryan Braun jersey and remain a relative enigma to strangers (because it's freakin' Ryan Braun), but the purchase of a specific player's shirsey tells people things and opens you up to a whole mess of assumptions about your character. I want you to be ready for that, I want you to know what your shirsey says about you so you can purchase accordingly and that is why I made this list. See what a nice guy I am?
- Ryan Braun: You are too cheap to buy a Ryan Braun jersey. I mean, really.
- Gabe Kapler: You are Jewish.
- John Axford: lol mustaches bro
- Randy Wolf: You wanted to be different, but you aren't really happy with your purchase.
- George Kottaras: You are a chick. Or Randy Wolf.
- Rickie Weeks: You are cool with me. Let's be best friends.
- CC Sabathia: You think 2008 was the f***ing best year ever.
- Todd Coffey: Sup fatty?
- Corey Hart: Big Larry The Cable Guy fan.
- Robin Yount: You grew up in the 80s and you think life will never get as good as it was then. You love Motley Crue.
- Greg Vaughn: You grew up in the 90s and holy crap does your life suck.
- Prince Fielder: You think it's okay because you're a Tigers fan too. It is not okay.
- Pat Listach: 1992 Rookie of the Year NEVER FORGET
- Trevor Hoffman: You've been burned on shirseys before and you are not getting a new one. MPD is a stupid site anyways, what do they know about fashion?
- Tony Plush: Ugh.
- Seth McClung: You wear this shirt in protest of Brewers management, hoping someone from "upstairs" sees it and brings him back. Let it go.
- Gorman Thomas: You met him once and you wear this shirt just so you can tell people the story. In your defense: cool story, bro.
- Bill Schroeder: There is something wrong with you.
- JJ Hardy: Dumb bitch.
- Jason Kendall: You just escaped from prison.
- Kameron Loe: You spent Valentine's Day alone.
- Any of the racing sausages: You want people to think you're a fun guy. We just think you are dumb. Watch the damn game.
- Craig Counsell: You like "gritty" ballplayers. You're probably just racist. Or a girl.
- Eric Gagne: You shop at thrift stores.
- Casey McGehee: You don't really care how he plays because you're a fan of his work in the community. (You know what? Good for you.)
- Shaun Marcum: You're not sure what happened in the playoffs last season.
- Ben Sheets: You haven't really been paying attention to the Brewers lately.
- Jeff Suppan: You have never paid attention to the Brewers ever.
- Doug Davis: Your pockets are filled with roofies. Call security.
- K-Rod: Found it at the team store before the arbitration hearing.
- Bill Hall: You got invited to the game at the last second and didn't have anything else to wear.
- Solomon Torres: You are a pretty big Brewers fan, but you've fallen on hard times lately and you just can't afford a new one. Once things start looking up though the first thing you'll do is get a new one. You're thinking John Axford, you know, to keep with the whole closer motif.
- Manny Parra: Married to Manny Parra.
- Yuniesky Betancourt: You really suck at baseball. (Just kidding these ones don't even exist.)
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What about Johnny Estrada? What about Chorizo? What about Uecker?
There are some things that really need to be added to this.
And I STILL like Yuniesky Betancourt – he did hit .310 in the postseason. -
Damnit I just saw the racing sausages. Damn my reading comprehension!
I have a DAVE BUSH t-shirt. NO SHAME!
I would love to know what you could have possibly searched for that led you to a photo of me and my friends posing with a complete stranger is Las Vegas! And, for the record, I have a Kottaras shirsey. And 3 different Brauns. And Rickie Weeks. And Trevor Hoffman. I think that's it. But still, funny to read this and see myself in the picture!
Felipe Lopez! RUSSELL THE MUSCLE! Manny parra with no. 43! Johnny Estrada!
And how'd you forget gamel, aramis, and zackkk?!!!!
I'm one of those girls with Counsell shirseys. Sadly it's probably more in honor of his 2001 than 2007-11, but whatever. It took me about a half-hour to decide between that and a Narveson one.
(Surprisingly–or not–don't own a McClung one. For any of his teams.)
got my dad a t. plush shirsey today for his birthday. fuck a hater. I had a burnitz one, but i got too fat. mpd for life.
Podzilla & El Caballo & Jenkins -
I own a Lyle Overbay shirsey. No shame.


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42 Kirby to Evatt and Watt
Cablegram 516 SINGAPORE, 29 July 1946, 7.53 p.m.
I was grateful for your telegram 86 in reply to my 171 [1] regarding the movement of Dutch troops and equipment on the Manoora.
2. The information contained in your telegram was most helpful to me in my farewell conversation with Sjahrir in which as far as the ship's movements were concerned, I contented myself with informing him that neither the Manoora, nor any other Australian ship was carrying Dutch troops or equipment to any port in Java.
3. In general conversation I gave him the substance of your remarks on Australian policy as set out in your paragraph Six [2] and in particular stressed the fact that Indonesian leaders genuinely desire and spare no efforts to achieve a settlement by peaceful means. May I be forgiven for adding that the arranging of ports of destination outside Java in the difficult circumstances obtaining shows, in my opinion, a very real and practical appreciation of the local situation and has adroitly avoided what might have been an awkward situation.
4. Sjahrir was most cordial and obviously remains most anxious for a continuance of Australian sympathy. He told me that he had heard from a local Dutch broadcast that the Manoora was bringing troops and equipment to Batavia, and my intimation that this was not so more than countered any awkwardness caused by the original Dutch announcement. He said in particular he had feared local riots in Batavia had the Manoora brought Dutch troops and equipment there.
5. The general atmosphere in Java has deteriorated in the last few days. Sjarifoeddin presented Mansergh with a written protest at seven alleged breaches by the Dutch or British of the spirit and letter of Djokjarta agreement of 2nd April 1946 and threatening 'to suspend further evacuation of Allied internees' failing receipt of a written undertaking that no further violations will occur and that disciplinary actions will be taken against offenders.
6. Mansergh has replied in writing in a sort of argumentative travesty but one cannot [but] feel that in some instances particularly the Dutch bombardment of the rice port of Barjoewangi, the Indonesian protest is justified.
7. Further evacuation of internees has been suspended but I understand from Mackereth that this is not as important as it at first appeared, owing to the fact that all known APWI imprisoned by Japanese have been evacuated, thus satisfying British obligation in this respect, and that only those imprisoned or interned by the Indonesians themselves remain. In fact, it would appear that the Indonesians were very glad to get rid of these people at the R.A.F.'s expense.
8. I am leaving Singapore for Sydney on 30th. I have seen Ballard who arrived in Singapore to-day. I would like to elaborate, on my return, my personal and very confidential opinion that Foreign Office policy is sometimes hampered by Mansergh and his Brigadier General of staff, Waier [3], who claim in any subsequent discussion with Mackereth that their actions were justified by military necessity. I must add that this does not come from Mackereth, but from my own observation only, and that he has, I should think, no idea that I have this opinion.
9. I am also bringing down more detailed report on Malino, conference resolutions previously telegraphed by me.
10. At the time of my departure from Batavia on July 28th, the position in regard to the re-arrest of suspects was still obscure and that Bogor, where some were thought to be, has once again become an area of active fighting.


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About the AuthorsAll views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Santa Clara University. Click on the above photos for their photos and bios.Blogs from AbroadFour Weeks LeftMonday, Nov. 22, 2010Four weeks. That's all the time I have left in London so it seems a little strange that I should start posting my blogs now. Well, not really. I'm two weeks into my internship with the Co-operative Party here in London and I've now got a good handle on the differences between British life and American life as well as the differences in government. First things first, the English language has two distinct branches: American and British. There are moments where I have no idea what my British friends are saying because all they used are colloquialisms! Second, tea is big deal here. Do not mess with the tea! Another difference is public transportation. Not in the sense that transportation is different here – I think the concept is the same all over the world and London does have a fantastic public transport system – but more in the way people interact on it, as in they don't. One of my quoted someone saying "God would not have invented the Evening Standard [the free evening newspaper] if God meant for us to make eye contact". Yes, no one makes eye contact! If you by chance happen to, look away immediately. A common solution to this (1) reading a newspaper often combined with (2) listening to an iPod. The Brits do not like to come into contact with strangers. Going off the newspaper point, one thing I like here is that there newspaper distributed outside the Tube stations for free – a morning edition (The Metro) and evening edition (The Evening standard). There are, unfortunately, some true stereotypes I have encountered whilst here. One is the loud, brash American stereotype. Yes, we are loud comparatively. Really loud. If you are sitting two seats over from a British pair having a conversation that only indicators are their moving lips; otherwise, if going by sound alone, you would never know. Another is the American enthusiasm. Take, for example the Harry Potter premiere. In the States, it is a production: midnight showings, costumes, etc. Here in London: not so much. First, there are no midnight premieres. Second, absolutely no one would even consider dressing up for such an event. Third, my friends and I arrived half an hour before the showing on the first day it came out and found good seats without too much difficulty. Shocking, isn't it? But Brits just don't show as much emotion as we Americans do. They are all about their "stiff upper lip". I'm serious! I will end on this note: despite the differences between the States and Britain, I love it here! Next blog: Parliament and its inner workings!
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Mackinac Island, located in the Straits of Mackinac connecting Lakes Michigan and Huron, has a long and rich history. The Island takes its name, which roughly translates to "Land of the Great Turtle," from the Anishnaabe language of the local Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi people. Native people visited Mackinac Island for thousands of years, coming to fish and for spiritual reasons. Early Native visitors were also drawn to the Island by its unique limestone formations. Several periods of glaciation formed the Straits of Mackinac over thousands of years. The Island itself first appeared about 15,000 years ago, as the glaciers retreated northward. Glacial melt water formed an inland sea called Lake Algonquin, which covered most of the Great Lakes basin. Only the highest parts of Mackinac Island remained above water. As Lake Algonquin receded, water levels in the Straits dropped until the Island was connected to the Lower Peninsula by dry land. Later, water levels rose again to form Lake Nipissing. This period of high water, about 4,000 years ago, created many of Mackinac Island's unique features, including Arch Rock, Robinson's Folly, and Lover's Leap. As time passed, Lake Nipissing receded until it created the five current Great Lakes. This constant movement of water continually eroded the limestone underlying the Straits, forming many of Mackinac's unique geological features. Limestone, continually broken by wave action, crumbled and formed piles and stacks. As time passed, minerals in the lake waters naturally cemented these piles together, creating brecciated (broken and re-cemented) limestone. This brecciated limestone is apparent across Mackinac Island.
The first Europeans arrived in the Straits of Mackinac in the 17th century, and European settlement on the Island began in the 1670s. The British established a fort and village on the Island around 1780, and the Island remained an important fur trading center until the 1830s. The U.S. Army maintained both the fort and a national park on the Island until the late 19th century. When the U.S. government decided to decommission Fort Mackinac and the Mackinac National Park in 1895, debate arose over how to dispose of the federal lands. Citizens and tourists from Mackinac Island and across Michigan successfully lobbied to have the lands donated to the state and preserved as a park. Established in 1895, Mackinac Island State Park was the first state park in Michigan. Administered by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the park grew throughout the 20th century. The park currently encompasses over 1,770 acres, or approximately 85% of the land on Mackinac Island. The Mackinac Island State Park is open to the public free of charge all year round. Visitors exploring the park will discover unique geological features like Arch Rock and Sugar Loaf, historic sites including Fort Holmes and the Island cemeteries, miles of trails leading through quiet forests, and panoramic vistas of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac.
To learn more about the background of this park, visit the Mackinac Island State Park History page.
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Open lung biopsy
Open lung biopsy
An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease.
Alternative Names
Biopsy - open lung
How the test is performed
An open lung biopsy is done in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and pain-free. A tube will be placed through your mouth and into the airway that leads to the lungs.
After cleaning the skin, the surgeon makes a cut in the chest area and removes a small piece of lung tissue. The wound is closed with stitches.
A chest tube may be left in place for 1 - 2 days to prevent the lung from collapsing.
Today, most centers use a technique called video-assisted thoracoscopy, which uses a camera and tiny instruments to biopsy the lung. With this method, only two small cuts are made. There is much less pain and the recovery is much faster.
How to prepare for the test
You should tell the health care provider if you are pregnant, allergic to any medications, and if you have a bleeding problem. Be sure to tell your doctors and nurses about all the medicines you take, including herbs, supplements, and those bought without a prescription.
You will be asked not to eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before the procedure.
How the test will feel
When you wake up after the procedure, you will feel drowsy for several hours. You may have a mild sore throat from the tube. You will feel some discomfort and pain at the site of the biopsy.
Why the test is performed
The open lung biopsy is done to evaluate lung problems seen on x-ray or CT scan.
Normal Values
The lungs and lung tissue will be normal.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
- Benign tumors
- Cancer
- Certain infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal)
- Lung diseases (fibrosis)
The procedure may help diagnose a number of different conditions, such as:
What the risks are
There is a possibility of infection or an air leak into the chest. Your risk depends on whether or not you already have lung disease.
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Up Close and Floral #2
Shot with the 55mm lens and close-up combo for the Diana F+. Focus and composition are pretty much guesswork with this rig, but I'm pleased that the shots mostly turned out quite good on this first test roll.
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Makes 1 quart
- 1 cup soy creamer
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1/2 cup light agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
Heat the soy creamer, 1 1/2 cups of the soy milk, the vanilla bean, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the vanilla bean to steep in the milk mixture for 20 minutes. While the mixture is cooling, prepare a slurry by mixing together the remaining 1/2 cup soy milk with the arrowroot powder. Add the agave nectar to the milk mixture and return to a boil. Decrease the heat and whisk in the slurry. Continue whisking until the mixture just begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and whisk in the xanthan gum. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight until cold. Remove the vanilla bean and freeze in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
Reprinted with permission from Baking with Agave Nectar: Over 100 Recipes Using Nature's Ultimate Sweetener by Ania Catalano. Copyright © 2008 by Ania Catalano; photography © 2008 by Lara Hata. Published by Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York.
Ania Catalano is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet School of Cooking in New York and the owner of the Gourmet Whole Foods Catering and Cooking School in Milford, Connecticut.
my notes
- Calories474
- Carbohydrates90 g (30%)
- Fat9 g (14%)
- Protein4 g (9%)
- Saturated Fat0 g (0%)
- Sodium185 mg (8%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber7 g (27%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol0
recipe at a glance
type: Kid-Friendly, Frozen Dessert, Frozen
main ingredients: Vanilla, Soy
dietary considerations: Vegetarian, Wheat/Gluten-Free, Vegan


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Roger Kwok (郭晉安) always looked forward to the Lunar New Year holidays. Not only is this festive holiday one of the world's oldest surviving celebration, it is also a holiday for family, friends, and new hopes. As for Roger, the Lunar New Year is that time of the year when he gets to see his family… in the sunlight!
"It's a rare occasion for me to be with my family in the day!" Roger sweetly said. "On the first day of the new year, we will greet our seniors in the morning. We will all send each other our blessings. It is a time for happiness and harmony!"
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Rising to become TVB's number one brother is not an easy feat. Roger has used up many sleepless nights and weary days to maintain his leading actor status for the past twenty years. But the traditional, family-oriented Roger knows when to stop. After marrying Cindy Au (歐倩怡) in 2006, Roger settled down and slowed down his workload. "Family always comes first," said Roger.
Cindy gave birth to their first-born, son Brad, in 2008. Three years later, their daughter, Blair, was born.
Every year, Roger will spend some time off from work to bring his family on a vacation trip. For this year's Lunar holiday trip, Roger and Cindy plan to bring their kids to somewhere hot. Roger said, "Brad is turning five years old soon, and Blair is only one year old. They are still too young. If we bring them to museums or historical landmarks, they wouldn't understand how to appreciate them. They're also not old enough to ski yet, so we will bring them to an amusement park instead. Brad also likes to swim, so we will choose a warmer vacation spot."
Prepares $70,000 of Lucky Money
Both Roger and Cindy come from fairly traditional families. Lunar New Year customs and traditions should never be neglected. As Brad has recently learned how to make a New Year couplet at school, Cindy and Brad have been making their own couplets to hang around the house. Cindy also enjoys preparing for the traditional New Year candy box. On the other hand, Roger enjoys shopping in the flower market, and would often take Brad with him.
Roger revealed that he and Cindy have both prepared up to $70,000 HKD of red envelopes to pass out to their relatives, friends, and co-workers. As for Brad and Blair's red pocket money, Cindy laughed, "Brad and Blair each have a piggy bank to keep their lucky money. They are still young, so we will help them manage their banks for now. The money will be saved for their future education."
Cherish the Moment
Although the couple waited seven years before getting married, Roger and Cindy had already decided to live together one year into their relationship. "Our financial situation at the time was not as good as it is now. The two of us lived in a three to four hundred feet flat, with one living room and one bedroom. We could literally see everything with just one look around the flat."
When asked of the most romantic memory they had shared with each other, Roger immediately laughed. "One year, we went to a very expensive French restaurant in Yau Ma Tei for Valentine's Day. I gave Cindy 24 red roses, but she didn't look very appreciative!" An extremely shocked Cindy merely stood frozen, staring at Roger. It was then when Roger realized that Cindy was not the romantic type.
"I've matured. I used to think being romantic is all about creating the right environment, but now, I've learned that as long as two people are together, and when you can only see her in your eyes, it can be the most romantic thing in the world. We will never know what will happen in the future. I wish to live in the now, to cherish every single moment we share with each other."
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Brad so funny in that pic! My image of Cindy is when she was in her holiday show days in the late 90s!
Cute son!!
A family man is always a winner in my book.
i love this comment!
wow, she is supposedly 15 or so years younger, that pic does NOT show it hahah…
I will have to agree she looks a lot older than roger.
Cindy looks older than 33 years old in this picture, but definitely not older than Roger.
She is definitely not a looker.
excuse you. Considering, she gave birth to 2 children and women's physical features will change after. Cindy Au was an extremely beautiful person before she got married. Go watch Lady Fan, she was in it. She probably looks better than you.
giving birth to baby boys is okay but i heard that baby girls will take away the beauty of the mom
They look such a happy family and I hope they remain such always!
Oh my gosh, their son is adorable!!! What a cute family!
Roger looked extremly tired…he could used some sleep. Wife had a little makeup on. Probably tired and stress having to care for the kids 24/7…but I think she could look refresh with the right makeups, grow her hair long and straghten it, put a pair of heels on. She's no longer working in TVB so it's not that important to look pic perfect.
Roger Kwok usually looks young for his age, but he showed off his age in the above photo.
I couldn't agree more. He has always look younger than his age but even in the new series Inbound Troubles, i think he is starting to look his age, i dont know i just feel his face is a bit older than usual but above pic, both of them do NOT look good and esp if the wife is only 33 years she does not look like she is 15 years younger, looks matched up now.
I think Roger wore a lot of makeup in his drama series, which made him look younger, plus he has a young face for a man of 48.
Cindy looked fine in the above photo. I think she just did not wear too much makeup.
i think she looks totally fine for a normal mother of 2, in her 30's.
roger does look tired! i'm shocked to see all those lines around his eyes. he looked totally fine in the recent inbound troubles drama.
they should hire a maid, go for facials, btwn HK$70k just for ang pows is a lot of money, hope others understand that roger and wife have children and also give ang pows to roger's children.. about the same amount they receive


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Lola, you should have probably used a wider and tighter zigzag. Also make sure the stitch is mostly on the applique piece. Straight stitching near the edge before zigzag may help, too. As a fellow quilter who has had a quilt come apart, I know how you feel! All those hours of work! Hopefully yours can be repaired. Mine was a hand sewn cathedral window and it literally fell apart in the washer. I just hauled it out of the dryer and into the garbage can. :( Donna |
Oh Donna, that's a heartbreaking story!!! Lola, I think you'll be OK with this one but you may have to sew over all the circles to be sure you don't lose more or them. Tighter zigzag, for sure, to stop it from fraying. |
Oh, my, and what a wonderful, colorful quilt! Take Kate's advise and re-sew the circles. Is that fabric by chance a loosely-woven decorator fabric or something? The reason why I ask is that it looks like a more loosely woven fabric. I had made a quilt using some decorator fabric samples and some of them were very easy to unravel at the edges like that. |
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Good advice so far. Wider, tighter zig-zag with most all the stitch on the circle. Did you use a fusible product when applying the circles? I would think a fusible would have helped to hold it in place and stabilize it. (for the "for what it's worth" category) |
Thanks for the comments and information. I will re-sew all of the circles. I thought I was supposed to catch part of the applique and part of the back ground with my zigzag. Now I realize that idea, coupled with a narrow zigzag resulted in very little stitching holding down the circles. I'll make a wider stitch and focus on stitching mostly on the applique. If I ever sew this pattern again, I'll straight stitch near the edge, before zigzagging. Good idea, Donna. Donna, I'm so sorry your cathedral window went from the dryer to the garbage. How frustrating. I really like the look of cathedral window quilts, but I have not attempted that yet. Rita, the fabric is high quality quilting fabric that I bought at several LQS. But, I did wash it 3x in a row (to get all the red dye out) so I'm sure that contributed to the unraveling. No, Jennifer, I didn't use a fusible product. I used a stabilizer on the back when I first stitched the circles. I was afraid a fusible would make it stiff, but I'm under the impression that some fusibles are now quite soft. So maybe that is the way to go next time. This is definitely a great learning project! Thanks again for sharing your advice. |
Kind of heartbreaking but I'm sure it can be salvaged. Very pretty quilt. |
- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 17:23
Lola, I agree, this is heartbreaking!! I suggest you use a fusible in fixing this or it will continue to come apart. The fusible prevents the fabric from raveling. Looking at your zig zag stitching, I think they are fine in securing your circles. It is the unfinished edges of the circles that frayed away from the stitches. I have taken some machine applique workshops, and what they all had in common was the use of fusible. To fix this, I would cut away the existing circles, leave the zig zag stitches, cut new circles, slightly larger using fusible following the directions where you fuse first, then cut your circles with the fused edges and re stitch. Since the circles are a bit larger than the frayed ones, you will be covering the existing zig zag stitching. Basically you only have a ring of fusible around the edges, so it is still very soft. This will prevent the fraying. You are having a time with this quilt, but it looks great. |
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Lola~I'm with 'ya on this one! I admire your perseverance to get this done & gone! :) And.....not having more fabric saved you from my suggestion~lol Your satin stitch looks very good. That should hold it! I still like your quilt alot and all the bright colors. |
Lola I love the quilt!! You should be able to repair it. When my granddaughter's first quilt (she made) came aprt in some areas I just ironed them as flat as I could and glued them in place to applique them back down. It doesn't look as pretty on the back BUT it does on the front lol!!!!! |
- Posted by luvtosharedivs (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 12 at 13:15
This is a learning lesson for me too, Lola. I can feel your frustration with the fraying circles, but I can also sense the uplifting feeling you must be getting from the helpful suggestions from this group of wonderful gals. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. You may never know how many others you will reach with this learning project. I'm making notes for the future when I start the applique adventure. I like everything about the design of your quilt, from the circles to the narrow border to the strip-pieced border to the lovely backing. I also like the excellent photography in your third photo. It looks like it came from a magazine! Love the way you draped one corner on the edge of the moss covered stump. Keep us updated on your re-do progress. Julie |
Lola, I think your quilt is very bright and pretty, and I'm so sorry you have been so disappointed by it. I think your satin stitch around each circle should take care of your problem, and I think it looks fine. When I started my baby sail boat applique quilt, I intended to use a blanket stitch as I had in the machine applique class I had taken. Then I realized that I was working with a more coarsely-woven fabric than the batik we used in class. I was afraid of raveling, so I used a zig-zag. I also used a very light fusible product, and I sewed so that the right "zig" always landed right at the edge of the applique and the left "zag" went well into the fabric. I also had the LAQ quilt over the appliques for security. I hope there won't be an issue with the quilt. In fact, I hope they use it as a wall-hanging so it doesn't get washed too often. I think your quilt will be lovely. |
I haven't been on in a while, I lurk now and then but I feel I need to comment here. Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!! Please do not give up on it. It was and is a learning process and the ladies on the forum have given you just the advice I would have given you too, fusible under the appliques. Vicky |
Thank you again, my friends. Julie, you are SO right, I feel so much better talking this through with this group and getting suggestions, input, and condolences! Vicky, so nice to see you here and thank you for your encouragement. Last night I saw the woman who is to receive this quilt. I showed it to her and she loved it. She told me that she has never made a quilt and she has never owned a quilt before and she is thrilled. I told her that I tried some new things and some worked better than others (obviously she saw where it was falling apart) but I didn't point out all the faults and she told me that she really liked the fact that I experimented. Ironically, she was particularly impressed with the machine quilting. One of her colleagues quilts and sends all of her tops out to be quilted, so my friend had in her mind that quilting a top is a very difficult, impressive thing to do! Ha, if only she knew how I felt about MY quilting. But I kept that to myself and just told her I hoped it would hold up to the wash after I finished re-sewing all the circles. Anyway, thank you all again for listening and participating in my quilting saga. Lola |
I'm so glad it's turned out to be a good experience for you! Truth be told, most of our quilt project can probably be thought of as sagas. So often I run into something unexpected, then feel a sense of accomplishment when I figure out how to fix it. Your quilt is beautiful, the colors are exciting and your friend should be impressed with your quilting! Kate |
And I forgot to say "Hi Vicky!" You are missed and it's nice to see you! |
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Saturday, 23 March 2013
Review: Once - Phoenix Theatre, London
Blood Brothers spent 21 of its 24-year West End run at the Phoenix Theatre and, during those two decades, sent countless audience members out into the night wiping the tears away. New Phoenix incumbent Once goes for a much more subtle tug of the heartstrings but is no less powerful or effective.
The film to stage musical route may be well-trodden but, despite music being at its very core, the low budget 2006 Irish film Once initially seems an unlikely stage musical transfer. Its gentle story and score perhaps in danger of being swamped if scaled up for live performance.
Where other film to stage musicals have gone for the full out onslaught, Once takes a gentler approach but beware its quiet appearance, here is a show that packs a mighty emotional punch.
On paper it looks like it shouldn't work. A tale of a quietly brooding musician, busking on the streets of Dublin, who ends up mending the broken Hoover of a Czech fellow musician, seems to be a shaky foundation for any play. What Enda Walsh's script does, married with original music from the film's stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, is to build a multi-layered love story. Not only a tale of love between the Guy and the Girl (we never learn their names) but an ode to the love of music.
Hansard and Irglova's music, a fusion of Irish folk and rock, also seems unlikely musical theatre fare but their infectious melodies and brutally honest lyrics about life, love, and loss draw you completely in and stay with you longer after the show ends. Love here isn't some rose-tinted ideal, it's cold, tough, and there's no guarantee of a happy ending.
It may all sound like a dour and depressing evening but John Tiffany's sublime production is strangely evocative and uplifting, thanks in no small part to the total conviction of the company of actor/musicians.
Onstage throughout, including a pre-show impromptu Céilidh, the company drift in and out of scenes populating the streets of Dublin, while providing the live musical accompaniment. Aided by Steven Hoggett's subtle, dreamlike, choreography, it creates a sense of journey, a sea of humanity longing to find their path in life.
That longing and yearning from the ensemble is mirrored by the central couple. He longing for a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, she yearning for acceptance in a new country and an escape from a loveless relationship. Neither can express their feelings, though, instead relying on their music to speak from their heart. Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cviteŝić share real chemistry, despite their differences in style. Bennett gives his Guy a powerful intensity, Cviteŝić imbibes her Girl with an infectious enthusiasm. Both though temper their performances with a fragility making their faltering steps towards happiness painfully real. The duos rendition of Falling Slowly tugs at the heart while Bennett's act one closer Gold, building in the entire ensemble, sticks long in the mind. When the song is reprised in a cappela form in the second act, it's a powerful testimony to the power of song.
There's no fancy scenery here, Bob Crowley's mirror lined pub set provides the multiple locations with the barest of suggestion, no big Broadway showstopper and certainly no jazz hands, but there's never any doubt this is a fully formed and compelling new musical.
Once offers it audience richness and texture not often seen in the West End; it is deceptively simple in structure and yet it wields immense power. Once you have been drawn into its world the sheer humanity of the piece grips your soul. Subtle and sensitive, Once certainly won't be enough for this sublime show.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Review: The Book Of Mormon - Prince of Wales Theatre, London
It's hard to recall when a new musical opening has been met with such anticipation in the West End. Yes, recent openings may have garnered plenty of press attention but that's often been on the back of celebrity casting or TV talent shows. The Book of Mormon arrives at the Prince of Wales on a tide of expectation, bolstered by an impressive advance box office and almost fanatical fan devotion. Can the show actually live up to the hype? Yes it can. Does America's home-grown religion transfer this side of the Atlantic? Yes it does.
Though The Book Of Mormon parodies the good elders of Salt Lake City, at its heart the faith doesn't matter. While the church in question undoubtedly provides the authors with much source material, it turns out to be a surprisingly effective, and often touching, look at the power of humanity to tackle life's hardships.
Of course its rude, crude and highly offensive – you'd expect nothing less from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone (together with Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez), but that profanity is beautifully observed. While the show comes with a parental advisory over language and scenes certainly pull no punches, it is perversely all done in the best taste. The faith is mocked but it's carried out with just enough tongue in cheek.
It's not just the Mormon faith that Parker, Stone and Lopez are poking fun at, this is also an affectionate lampoon of the classic Broadway musical itself. There are plenty of opportunities for musical fans to spot in jokes and references with shades of Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, The Sound Of Music and The King and I woven into the score. Perhaps as an antidote for the saccharine sweetness of Disney, The Lion King comes in for particular ridicule, culminating in the beautifully observed anthemic 'I Am Africa'.
The score itself surprises with its depth, the witty lyrics one would expect but the musical tone of the piece more than matches the word play. From big song and dance numbers to powerful solo numbers there's a variety here to match any classic Broadway songbook.
With any parody there's a danger of overplaying the comedy by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker's direction (Nicholaw also choreographs) draws out universally pitch perfect performances across the company.
Leading the company as narcissistic, Orlando obsessed Elder Price, Gavin Creel provides the ultimate square jawed, sparkling white toothed missionary. There's a chilling ruthlessness to his religious fervour, underpinned by something darker- a darkness that rises to the fore when his faith is tested. As Elder Price's unlikely partner, Jared Gertner's Elder Cunningham is a delight. Packed with more energy than a shook up bottle of (forbidden) cola, Gertner's initial buffoonery is replaced by a more tender side and it's impossible not to root for this unlikely hero.
There's fine work from Alexia Khadime as convert Nabulungi and Chris Jarman as the imposing general. It is though hard to spot a single weak link in the entire company. Nicholaw's choreography is delivered with step perfect precision as are the vocally performances across the entire company.
From the opening notes of 'Hello' to the refrain at the curtain call, this reviewer hasn't laughed so much in years. The Book of Mormon manages to be both an affectionate tribute to the classic Broadway musical while reinventing the genre into something fresh and new. It will shock, it will probably offend some but for the majority it will provide two and a half hours of pure comic delight and you can praise whatever God you wish for that! I'm a convert!
This is a review of a preview performance on 9th March 2013.
Monday, 31 December 2012
Review: Best of 2012 Theatre
The end of the year and time to once again reflect on the
year's theatrical offerings and try to assemble a list of highlights. In many
ways this was a year where sport interrupted the theatrical calendar with the
Olympic and Paralympic Games eating into the theatre going and providing their
own unique, and hard to top, drama.
In a year when Shakespeare seemed to be on every stage in
the land and venues where fighting arts cuts and the draw of the Games, it's
been a tough year to summarise.
There's been a lot of 'good' work but 'great'
has been more elusive; is that down to
the climate and producers playing safe or just one of those years?
In no particular order then, here is my list of the best
theatrical offerings for 2012.
Without You – Anthony
Rapp at Menier Chocolate Factory
Based on his best-selling memoir following the creation of
the musical Rent and his own mother's battle with Cancer, Rapp's one man show
could so easily become a morbid affair. Instead the sheer warmth of the
performer and the brutal honesty in which he tells his story makes this an
emotional, uplifting affair that has the audience in floods of tears but in as
much a celebration of life as of loss.
Mudlarks – HighTide Festival Theatre
Occasionally you stumble across a debut work that is so well crafted that you just can't wait to see future work from its writer. Vickie Donoghue's Mudlarks looks at three desperate lads in a dead end Essex town across one fateful night. It's a work that perfectly marries plot, language, staging and acting together in a work that packs in a real emotional punch.
Carousel – Opera
It takes something special to take an old warhorse such as
Carousel and make it seem fresh and Opera North's reclaiming of the work as an operatic
masterpiece does just that. Beautifully staged, exquisitely sung and never
sounding finer, this was a Carousel you just wanted to ride.
The Crash of The
Elysium - Punchdrunk - Ipswich
Part theatre, part theme park attraction, Punchdrunk's
interactive Dr Who experience requires total participation from its audience.
We run, we hide and battle monsters in an hour long adventure. It easy to be
cynical in such immersive works but Punchdrunk play the piece with such
conviction that it's totally believable and totally terrifying.
Swallows And Amazons
– Children's Touring Partnership Touring
It's a tough challenge to create a work that touches both
adults and children but Swallows and Amazons manages to keep all ages
enchanted. Through its mix of music, drama and humour its hard not to be drawn
into a more innocent age. When Swallow and Amazon sails out over the auditorium
it's a truly magic experience.
Floyd Collins –
Southwark Playhouse
A musical based on the story of a man who dies trapped in a
cave sounds an unlikely subject but set in Southwark Playhouse's evocative
vaults it's a subject that grips utterly. The score may not be easy but the
work it requires pays off with a mix of blues, rock and gospel infused numbers
that drive a strong narrative.
Private Resistance –
Eastern Angles
What if Germany had invaded the mainland during the Second
World War? It's a tantalising 'what if' and one that Eastern Angles explore
perfectly. A look at the now mainly forgotten resistance movement, a group who
were prepared to sacrifice anything to defend their country. A poignant tribute
to them and all who strive to defend their country.
Love Story – Gallery
Players, New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich
There may be some that query the inclusion of an 'amateur'
production in this list but there's nothing amateur about Gallery Players
production of Love Story. Managing to scoop Broadway in obtaining the rights
ahead of the USA, this faultless production rivalled the West End staging and
still brings a tear to the eye at just the memory of it.
Silent – Hotbed
Festival, Cambridge
It seems to have been the year for deeply personal
productions and Pat Kinevane's one man show about homelessness and substance
abuse pulls no punches in its dark portrayal of the struggles Pat faced. It's
also packed full of dark humour and honesty though, instantly drawing you into
the story.
Circa – Latitude
There could easily be two Circa entries on this list. Their
How Like An Angel came a very close contender, soaring through the gothic
arches of Norwich Cathedral. Their self-titled showcase however just stole the
crown with an impressive display of acrobatic skill that is almost too painful
to watch.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Review: Aladdin - Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Aladdin seems to be the pantomime of choice this year, with magic lamps being rubbed up and down the country. It's easy to see why; the spectacle and exotic settings providing a sumptuous backdrop to the onstage clownery.
The Orchard Theatre's production, though, has added a new twist to the Eastern setting, mixing the Orient with EastEnders. With Albert Square's Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) becoming evil Abanazar, the far East/East End fusion is complete.
Aladdin's tale is a well-trod road, from classic tales through to Disney animation, and indeed the show uses some of Alan Menkin's songs to underscore the action. It's the classic boy meets girl, good versus evil tale that has plenty for the audience to cheer and boo along to.
David Burrows' production manages to take this well-loved plot and give it a fresh twist, thanks to some ingenious staging and an on-form cast.
Steve McFadden sets the tone from the outset, his trademark gruff growl echoing out over the footlights. McFadden pitches Abanazar just the right side of malevolence, enough evil for the audience to rail against but still believable.
Luke Newton in the title role is perhaps less successful, in part due to the role being slightly underwritten. Yes, his Aladdin falls for the Princess, discovers the magic lamp, and is the good guy the audience roots for but his quest seems somewhat lost. Newton sings well and his duets with his Princess (Nicola Meehan) soar but we don't ever really get to know this Aladdin.
Normally the Dame overshadows any panto and, while Barry Hester's Widow Twanky is a gloriously Technicolor creation, here the comic top spotlight falls on Matt Slack's Wishee Washee.
Slack's performance glues the piece together, from genuine warm repartee with the audience, the classic one-liner and a real physical presence, it's hard to take your eyes of his performance. Slack's face is one of the most elastic in pantoland, constantly in motion and contorting into a range of expressive features. It's an performance packed so full of energy that it's tiring just to watch.
Equally impressive are the acrobatic skills of the Trio Serik, though only two performers were on stage on Press Night, their gravity defying aerial work eliciting gasps of awe from the audience.
In an age where cinemas are embracing 3D technology, it's encouraging to see theatre move towards high-tech as well. Here effects company Amazing Interactive have created a stunning 3D Genie that soars out across the auditorium. This is technology fully integrated into a live action environment, effects are so well planned that audience members can frequently be seen ducking to avoid the menagerie of creatures that fly out of the screen to attack the audience. The pivotal Magic Carpet sequence also makes effective use of the 3D effects, providing a real sense of motion.
A good pantomime provides entertainment for all ages, and Aladdin ticks all the boxes with plenty of cross-generational humour. For a traditional panto with a modern twist, you couldn't wish for anything more.
Originally written for The Public Reviews
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Review: Dial M For Murgatroyd - Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich
The whodunit is a theatrical staple. Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has recently celebrated its 250,000th performance over 60 years in the West End but in Eastern Angles marvelous mad murder mystery the genre has been given an anarchic makeover.
The traditional 'whodunit' cry of 'the butler did it' doesn't last long here as the menservants of Fitzall Hall tend to have an unfortunate habit of ending up murdered. Braintree, Barking and Wivenhoe all come to a sticky end in quick succession leading to the conclusion that a murderer may be on the prowl.
As is Eastern Angles festive custom, tongue remains firmly in cheek as Julian Harries and Pat Whymark's script firmly lampoons the crime thriller. It's all done in an affectionate way, though, with plenty of lovingly crafted references that fans of Poirot, Marple et al will revel in spotting.
When the body count threatens to rival that of Midsummer Murders, the Fitzalls decide to call in help. Queue the arrival of amateur sleuth, the deceptively masculine Miss Jane Murgatroyd and local police Inspector Jessop. Is the killer targeting butlers or is there another target? What happened to gun-toting Georgina's monkey? What is Colonel Sir Clive Fitzall and his son, Fenton, doing in the cellar and can the family solve the problem before they run out of Essex named butlers?
Much fun is made of the small cast with some cleverly observed costume and character swapping allowing for some lightning-fast doubling. As ever with Eastern Angles clever use is made from the limited stage space, with simple props being used to ingenious effect.
There's not a weak link in the company, all of who revel in their slightly bonkers creations. Patrick Marlowe's butch Miss Murgatroyd, Samuel Martin's camp as a row of tents Fenton, Deborah Hewitt's 'shoot it if it moves' Georgina, and Emma Finlay's insane Mad Meg all gloriously over the top characters. Harries himself completes a hat trick of writing, directing and performing the dual roles of Fitzall and the bumbling Inspector Jessop.
Co-Director Wymark's music provides plenty of comic potential, whether it's a comic ape chase scene or an accompaniment to a barnstorming wing walking routine, never let it be said that Easter Angles Christmas shows are not inventive.
It may look and feel different from your traditional festive offering but for laughs per line it would be hard to beat. Where else can you sit and suddenly find a giant monkey sitting on your knee? Judging by the enthusiastic audience response, one suspects the phone lines to the Dial M For Murgatroyd Box Office will be red hot.
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Review: People - National Theatre, London
"People, People who need people"… Barbara Streisand's famous song wasn't the inspiration for Alan Bennett's latest play for the National Theatre. In fact if Bennett's theme is understood it's more a case of people who don't want people.
In a large, crumbling Georgian pile Lady Dorothy Stacpole is confined to one room, the leaking roof, broken boilers, and general air of decay way beyond her limited income to repair. It makes for a tragic image, the grande dame reduced to sleeping on the floor in front of a two bar electric heater.
There's hope on the horizon, though, the National Trust could be interested in taking on the property but Dorothy's not convinced at the thought of the Great British unwashed trudging through her ancestral home.
It all looks a promising premise for a play. Sadly Bennett seems to get distracted and, instead of concentrating on this plot, seems to offer director Nicholas Hytner a taster of several possible stories. Thrown into the pot are fragmentary sub plots concerning a mysterious organisation that purchases historic buildings for the exclusive use of their members, a superfluous bishop, a 1970s porn shoot farce, and a look at the social stigma of the gentry.
All of these plots in their own right could have made good plays but, by combining them into one piece the effect seems muddled. An idea is just established before it is abandoned for the next plot. Bennett's trademark dark humour is present but it's often swamped in the need to establish characters and backstory.
As the three central female characters, Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett and Selina Cadell work well together, Bassett in particular moving as the 'companion' Iris. De la Tour works hard to give Dorothy some depth but there's a feeling that the role needs more acid to balance the eccentricity.
Away from the central triptych remaining characters seem sketchier. Miles Jupp's auctioneer turned developer and Nicholas le Prevost's National Trust representative are perhaps the most formed but, even so, we really only get a glimpse into their motives. Peter Egan's porn director Theodore, on the other hand, seems little more than a comic device without any real centre.
There is though, another major character here, that of Bob Crowley's Georgian splendour of a set. Filling the Lyttleton stage, anyone who has wandered the rooms of a stately home tour will feel instantly at home, even if as here the room is in severe terminal decay.
There are moments to enjoy but like many stately home visits, Bennett's People seems difficult to take in in its entirety on one viewing. Bennett's skills as a writer are evident but less would have been definitely more.
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Feature: Theatre UK Award predictions
While many theatre awards focus on London, the Theatre Management Association's Theatre Awards UK, being held later this week, look further afield and covers the entire country. Perhaps the awards don't quite hit the headlines in the way the Olivier Awards do but it's an important area to celebrate and one we need to support.
There's still some way to go to flag up the strength of regional theatre and these awards do include some 'big hitters' such as the RSC and Chichester Festival Theatre but they do go to prove that you don't need to have opened in the 'glittering' West End to receive recognition (although one of the nominated shows, Sweeney Todd, did perhaps garner more attention for its London run than its regional premiere).
The logistics of nationwide awards are enough to make the eyes water – how do you manage judging given the sheer volume of work on offer – but it conversely perhaps marks a weakness in the current awards set up. Night in, night out, companies across the work are producing high quality work that deserves recognition. Does the fact that a member of the judging panel doesn't make it to their show diminish their efforts?
Does the London focus of the national print critics (with a couple of notable exceptions) also paint a skewed picture of the importance of out of London theatre?
Does the fact that the awards dinner itself is held in London send the wrong message? In 2013 should the TMA really embrace its 'Most Welcoming Theatre' category and coax attendees to venture outside the M25 and attend the previous year's winning venue? Does the TMA also need to think its criteria? Is it a level playing field if the might of the RSC can compete with a small regional venue?
As someone who will talk to anyone about the gap between London and national theatre coverage, such a celebration of nationwide theatre is a welcome step, though the awards barely cover the breadth of productions on offer on any given night across the country.
Judging for any awards is always hard to predict, and as mentioned above, given the geographical spread its difficult to have seen all nominations but on the list are several nominations that I'm delighted to support (and probably in the process give them the kiss of death!)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY - Tim Pigott-Smith for KING LEAR at West Yorkshire Playhouse
In a year of Lear, it could have been easy to overdose on the ageing monarch, but West Yorkshire Playhouse's production was not only visually arresting, it contained a central performance from Pigott-Smith of immense intensity and gravitas.
BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION – The Go-Between
On the night I saw King Lear in the West Yorkshire Playhouse's main house, their studio was showing a new musical, The Go-Between. Adapted from LP Hartley's classic novel and composed by Lear's composer Richard Taylor, I finally caught the show later in the tour in Northampton and was blown away by the sheer power of the piece. If there's been a finer new British musical in recent years I would be very surprised. An intimate and complex interweaving of music and story to create a beautiful and moving evening.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL – Daniel Evans, Company at Crucible, Sheffield
On a cold, stormy night in Sheffield, it takes a strong company to win over an unsettled audience after a lengthy technical delay. As soon as Daniel Evans and the rest of the Company ensemble stepped on stage though any issues vanished as Evans set the stage alight in Sondheim's look at love and loneliness.
ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING – The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
When a venue closes for a redevelopment, sadly something is often lost in the new building. For Canterbury though the brand new Marlowe Theatre is a total delight. Though well designed and thought out, it take more than a building to make a theatre and the Marlowe's press and marketing department are always a joy to work with.
MOST WELCOMING THEATRE – New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
OK, possibly some local bias but as perhaps the venue I spend more time at than any other it's time to sing the praises of this 400 seat powerhouse. Where other venues may play it safe, the NWT team are never afraid to take risks but always with the aim of encouraging and developing new audiences into their theatre. Oh and it serves some of the best jacket potatoes you could ever want!
PROMOTION OF DIVERSITY -Graeae Theatre Company
Anyone who watched the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games can have no doubt as to Graeae's Artistic Director Jenny Sealey's passion for raising awareness of diversity. Graeae are never afraid to challenge, provoke and even shock but it's always done in a highly accessible, and more importantly, engaging manner.
BEST TOURING PRODUCTION - SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS - The Children's Touring Partnership
OK, this one is voted for by the public so is perhaps wider open than most categories. Many people think Children's theatre is a 'dumbed down' theatre. The opposite is true – to make a show that appeals to all ages is notoriously hard and younger theatre goers can be the harshest critics. The Children's Touring Partnership tour of Swallows And Amazons worked its magic on all ages, enthralling and engaging all who saw.
The actual winners will be announced on Sunday 28th October in London. Let's hope that all nominees receive acclaim for their achievements and that the 2013 awards will cover even more of the UK's vibrant, and truly national theatre scene.
Photo: The Go Between Company
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