| Religion and atrocities 141 Views, 1 Nod, 0 Comments. On Thu, 23rd May 13, MatthewCollins wrote The images of the dead soldier laying beheaded on the ground is shocking and horrific and yet all too often we are hearing of these atrocities more and more. It seems to me that what people do in the name of religion is beyond any kind of decency... |
| A deal with the Devil at Daddyhole Plain 94 Views, 2 Nods, 2 Comments. On Tue, 21st May 13, Reynard wrote Not far from Torquay harbour is Daddyhole Plain, a limestone plateau 75 metres above the sea. Nearby is the natural arch of London Bridge. Unlike London Bridge, which was titled by the Victorians, the name Daddyhole is far more ancient - Daddy... |
| The South Devon Players Annual General Meeting 2013 20 Views, 0 Comments. On Mon, 20th May 13, southdevonplayers wrote Saturday July 13th 2013, 12.30 midday at the Lytes House Meeting Rooms, Bolton Street, Brixham. This is the annual general meeting, all members and public invited. If you cannot attend but have a question or query that you would like brought... |
| The Quest and The Quest 2 478 Views, 1 Nod, 4 Comments. On Sun, 19th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote I mentioned in an earlier post that I had been writing the storyline and also the lyrics for a concept album called The Quest. The Quest is now complete and I submitted it to the Leeds rock band 14th Night. The result was that they absolutely loved... |
| Progress Report 293 Views, 1 Comment. On Sat, 18th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote Things have just taking a step forward. I have just acquired the rights to my own website domain (watch out TGV) and am now going to work out the actual design and try to get it right before it is launched. You'll be able to read The Solitary Man... |
| Torquay's Table Rappers 30 Views, 1 Nod, 0 Comments. On Sat, 18th May 13, Reynard wrote In February 1873 the Torquay novelist Annie Hall Cudlip visited a sance. She came to explore her interest in Spiritualism, a belief that the spirits of the dead have the ability to communicate with the living. During the sance Annie saw spirit... |
| Latest on our production of Les Miserables - plus modelling opportunity! 17 Views, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, southdevonplayers wrote May 17th 2013 Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean has been successfully cast with a superb mix of old and new members, rehearsals begin next week. With the shows all booked now, and a photoshoot for the posters and promo photos next month... |
| A Pirates' Adventure Show.. Sunday 11th August - 7.00pm 42 Views, 2 Nods, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote Climb aboard and join us for a Sing-a-long, Sway-a-long, Swashbuckling Adventure! Meet the mischievous 'Captain Blackheart', His first mate 'Pretty Polly' and their 'All Singing All Dancing Shipmates' as they take you on a journey through the stormy... |
| A Pirates' Adventure Show.. Sunday 11th August - 7.00pm 7 Views, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote Climb aboard and join us for a Sing-a-long, Sway-a-long, Swashbuckling Adventure! Meet the mischievous 'Captain Blackheart', His first mate 'Pretty Polly' and their 'All Singing All Dancing Shipmates' as they take you on a journey through the stormy... |
| The Rocking With Laughter Show August 6th til September 4th...Tues, Weds and Saturdays at 8pm. 8 Views, 2 Nods, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote The 11 strong cast including a 4 piece live band, 4 dancers and headlined by 3 frontline entertainers. Award Winning comedian Steve Laister, Lindsey Collard (as seen on ITV), and one of the countries favourite pantomime stars,Tom Reilly. The show... |
| Agatha Christie's 'Spiders Web'. 12th June til 1st August 2013 - 7.30pm 5 Views, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote When a murder occurs in Clarissa's drawing room she suspects her young step daughter. . Things are not helped by the imminent arrival of her husband Henry with a VIP in tow who might take a dim view of bodies in the drawing room. Clarissa sets about... |
| Dr Doolittle Tues 28th May - Sat 1st June - 7.30pm and (2.30pm on Sat June 1st.) 5 Views, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote The classic tale of kindness to animals and animal kindness trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in a big family musical. All of the characters (human and animal) we've come to love through the stories of Hugh Lofting and the magical... |
| Ultimate Eagles Thursday 23 May 2013 - 7.30pm 8 Views, 2 Nods, 0 Comments. On Fri, 17th May 13, PalaceTheatrePaignton wrote Covering the music of the Eagles is not a thing you attempt half-heartedly. The songs are deceptively complex, particularly the vocal arrangements, and more importantly, the songs are revered throughout the world. The Ultimate Eagles recreate the... |
| The Apprentice . YOUR personal statement ! 66 Views, 3 Comments. On Tue, 14th May 13, MattRogan wrote So looking forward to The Apprentice again tonight. Once again loving the contestants arrogant big boasts or so called personal statements BUT ... what would yours be if you were on the show ?! Some of my faves over the past few... |
| Branching out 537 Views, 0 Comments. On Sat, 11th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote Just because I have been concentrating on the launch of my book I have bee taking my eye off the ball in other things but lately I have started to write lyrics for an up and coming young rock band. This is beginning to take shape musically and I'll... |
| Ear infection... 44 Views, 0 Comments. On Sat, 11th May 13, messmanager wrote Ear Infection This is so true! They always ask at the doctor's reception why you are there, and you have to answer in front of others what's wrong and sometimes it is embarrassing. There's nothing worse than a Doctor's Receptionist who... |
| A Torquay Exorcism 49 Views, 1 Nod, 0 Comments. On Thu, 09th May 13, Reynard wrote Torquay resident Violet Tweedale (1862-1936) wrote over 30 books on spiritual subjects and her own personal psychic experiences. In her memoirs "Ghosts I have seen" (1920), Violet described her investigations of Torquay's Castel-a-Mare in the... |
| Thought of the day! 158 Views, 1 Comment. On Tue, 07th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote Thieves say: God helps those who help themselves We say : God help those who help themselves! |
| Website 593 Views, 2 Comments. On Tue, 07th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote Hi guys Pretty soon I will be launching my own website on which you can view my work and where #TheChildrenOfArmageddon will be available to buy. also available as a freebie will be #TheSolitaryMan I will keep you informed! Keep on keeping on... |
| The Solitary Man 980 Views, 0 Comments. On Mon, 06th May 13, MatthewCollins wrote After a successful career in the Royal Navy, Terry Clifton shakes the skippers hand and then heads home to his wife ready to begin his life as a civvie. Things don't work out as he imagines and he leaves his wife to begin a new life elsewhere.... |
| Earl Vince and the Valiants. Somebody's Gonna get their Head Kicked in Tonight! 57 Views, 1 Nod, 1 Comment. On Sat, 04th May 13, TheWizard wrote This takes me back to the late 60's in my youth as a young tearaway. Now guess how famous the band became! http://youtu.be/ X0U-eef6OyQ |
| 2nd song -Thousands of years to come 72 Views, 3 Comments. On Sat, 04th May 13, CTaylor wrote Sit with me on a mountain, sit with me on a shore, sit with me until the break of dawn. I have to confess, but those words would mean less. so kiss me on a mountain, kiss me on a shore, kiss me until the break of dawn. An I will confess no matter... |
| Les Miserables auditions reminder 55 Views, 0 Comments. On Sat, 04th May 13, southdevonplayers wrote Les Miserables Reminder! : The South Devon Players theatre company, Brixham are holding open auditions for an exciting and challenging new amateur theatre production in Torbay - a new non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic story. All... |
| Torbay's song writers make an international impact 51 Views, 2 Nods, 1 Comment. On Sat, 04th May 13, Reynard wrote If you're a local musician trying your hand at song writing, don't get discouraged. The Bays writers have had a number of notable successes. Indeed, Brixham, Paignton and Torquay have had a sizable impact on musical traditions. The opening ceremony... |
| Coming soon! 1,712 Views, 0 Comments. On Tue, 30th Apr 13, MatthewCollins wrote A class of teenage school kids are on a visit to a disused yet fully operational nuclear bunker with their teach and a student teacher. It's a time of sabre rattling between the west and the Russians and while the kids are in the bunker the... |
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