Enjoying country life! just keep me away from Garden Nurseries!
Some pics of the sweet village we are in...
Country Life...
Just a lovely walk in the village... the roses are stunning...
I want roses around the door! watch this space !!!
ABTT THEATRE SHOW ALEXENDRA PALACE
Had a great 2 days with a smashing bunch of performers from BIRDS COLLEGE
A real treat... I marvel at their talent.... It was for ABTT THEATRE SHOW.. All lights and sound
treat to work with that sound.... really fabulous from AUTOGRAPH... We tried something different...
We rehearsed from scratch and put a show together ... then performed it! so every one was walking around during the rehearsal process.. as we added sounded sound and lights etc... then performance.... all done in a morning!!!! then we did jam sessions of singing and tap etc....
but it was very good.... the boys I have worked with before... just love em...
so another huge thanks to all at Birds College and IZZY AND DAVID... X
ROBERT MEADMORE AT Crazy Coqs
Always great to see a artist in Cabaret.... and when its a friend its always a special...
We had a lovely evening dinner in ZEDEL and then the fab cabaret room they have CRAZY COQS... and with Robert Meadmore. Who could ask for anything more ! Robert was in top form..... singing beautifully as ever ...
A evening of great songs, stories . Smooth, Stylish, and great rapport with the audience ...
A CLASS ACT !
WHERWELL VILLAGE FETE!
I went to the annual Wherwell fete... to charming for words...
country life !!!!
I sometimes think I am in MID SUMMER MURDERS! the village is sweet...
but I am waiting for something to happen .... I have made up my plot....
First time in Ages
For the first time in ages got the water colours out...
and made up some cards... .I. wish I was better at it !
but I find it relaxing and enjoyable.... and its great when you are a bad sleeper!
Molly and Bailey...
Pinching your pics again Scott! just such a great pic of them...
they adore each other.....
My Friends have two Beagles... and I just adore them......
The are funny... they are loving... they are mad... and so so sweet together....
I miss seeing them.... wish I could have one....
Beauty of a Peacock
A Friend of mine Scott went to the zoo in Blackpool and took this photograph..(Thanks for the loan.... hope you don;t mind me pinching...
it just astounds me the beauty of nature ....
Amazing pic!
just saw this picture and thought how amazing...
Flowers!
Just love whats popping up in the garden....
nothing has given me such joy as picking flowers
and bringing into the house.....
Costumes for the LONDON PALLADIUM ITV
The girls looked fab in the red show girls.... great to see that many girls in feathers!
Proud moment! Great working with the fabulous Linda Martin one of the best designers !
Created a flying suit for Joe Pasquale.. and hired costumes throughout the series..
Great to see entertainment back on TV ... roll on we want more!!!
Morris Dancing comes to Wherwell
A June evening the Morris dancers came to Wherwell...
so charming.... in the village ... so perfect English country side ....
The boyz and me!
Great working with four smashing lads!!!!they were terrific!
DANCE CLASS AT 3 J'S
Went to 3J's for afternoon of Dance !
Kids were great!
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP DAY WITH RGDA
A fun day in the Lake district at RGDA..
Full on Musical Theatre workshop ! The school was lovely!
The kids were smashing did a great performance at the end of the day...
They looked after us so well.... look forward in returning!!
GENERATION DANCE CLASS
Generation Dance class! Great to see everyone.....just felt like old times.... 2 numbers today .... soon we will have a cabaret!!!l THE FEELING FOR DANCE HAS NEVER LEFT US!
AMY GOLDEN'S 'GET ON WITH IT"
Dear Friends, I am in heart felt admiration for the amazing Amy Golden
I cannot express how I feel I receiving the information of Amy's production of 'GET ON WITH IT" her mother and dear friend Joan Golden sent to me, Amy has touched so many lives ...her humour and optimism has always astounded me, that she has created a production through all her
difficulties ... through total support of her parents Joan and Allan who's engery and love has always been there for Amy to try and do everything possible ... This really is amazing.... Even if you can't see the production please forward and share the hand bill ....It may just touch SOMEONE as it has me, to go and support
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Please read below
Amy is 33 years old and has been profoundly disabled since contracting a serious illness at 3 weeks old. She has normal intelligence though no speech and can only control her right hand, which she uses to point to a word board for all communication and for driving her wheelchair.
She has a quirky view on life and despite her huge challenges and limitations is just happy to be part of it.
She joined ChickenShed Theatre group at age 16 and has performed in many of their Productions.
GET ON WITH IT
A New Musical by Amy Golden and Craig Christie
THE HISTORY
In April last year, Radio BBC4’s 'Four Thought' programme broadcasted English creative writer, Amy Golden’s story, “See It From My Eyes” . On the other side of the globe, in Melbourne, Australia, Craig Christie (director, writer, composer) heard the broadcast and was impacted by Amy’s writing, her wit and the bravado of her penmanship. A theatre-maker with a passion for “telling stories that matter”, Craig was compelled to meet Amy. He was on his way to UK for a few months, he contacted Amy, they did meet, and thus began the mechanisms for a powerful new musical, the story of Amy’s life, titled “Get On With It”
“Get on With It” is a musical exploration and celebration of the world of Amy Golden, a young woman who lives with cerebral palsy, but whose life is rich, poignant and often hilarious. Part autobiography and part fiction, this new musical is a collaboration between London based Amy and Australian musical theatre writer, Craig Christie. It weaves its way through episodes from Amy’s life, issues that she must contend with on a day-to-day basis, the antics of friends, family and people she encounters. “Get On With It” contains some profound observations explored through beautiful imagery and songs of Amy’s life as it is, as well as how she wishes it could be. This is a challenging, enlightening and ultimately uplifting theatrical experience that will leave audiences redefining their notion of what is possible, not only for people with disability, but for themselves, if they follow Amy’s advice and .…..Get On With It.
KEY PERSONNEL
Script by Amy Golden and Craig Christie based upon the BBC4 broadcast “See It Through My Eyes” by Amy Golden. Music and lyrics by Craig Christie (except 'So Close and Yet So Far' lyrics Amy Golden)
Music Director and musical arrangements by Allan Rogers
Directed by Craig Christie
Starring Amy Golden as
NFA Garden Party Buckingham Palace!
The annual Tea at Buckingham Palace for the NFA..Always so humberling, The NFA achieve so much for the Veterans and give them such a special day at the Tea Party... Peter Andre was so generous to all, chatting and having pictures with everyone, as did Pam St Celements,Bernie Cliffton,Freddie Parrotface Hannah Gordon,Erin Boig,Terrance Stamp,Nigel Planer, Lettuce and Sherry Rowbotham,Chico,Jean Fergussion,Swingtime Sweethearts,The guys from Gogglebox
A lovely afternoon in glorious weather ... also seeing lovely friends Sir Major Michael and Lady Emma Parker,Judy Green ,Billy Differ. The garden just amazes me as its in the center of London, we all travel around it... but being inside its a special place.... and no weeds!!!!
HM THE QUEEN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
What a special occassion..... A huge thanks to so many people.... firstly to Simon Brooks Ward, Producer and Creator, Top Man! and all his team at Horse Power who not only created the and produced the HM Q 90 but also ran the Royal Windsor Horse show at the same time.... a mamouth undertaking!
But words fail me in how proud and honoured I am in Dougie Squires..Hats off to him...he was just brillant to watch and learn thats how you do it.. totally calm and in control...Never let it go for a second... to watch every one with such high respect for him was very touching from all the Crew, Marshals, Stewards, Miltary from around the world ,The orchestra, Bands, Acts, Singers, Dancers ,Children and Animals ...
Big thanks to Lisa Lee for being there and all the support.
Big thanks to Simon Garret and all his team...
Also it was great to meet up with and work with friends from years ago, where you just pick up where you left off.. Lisa Hull Hill and Ian Stephenson...and all the new friends one has made Janet Mooney...all the gang at the The Pony Club ,The Shetland pony's and Bradley Slick Cooper and all the Reenactment team....
But the week was made very special by 4 boys from Birds College who became known as Aj boys ! who gave it there all everyday... nothing was too much trouble.. entred the spirit of the whole celebration.. were fabulous to be with .. some great laughs and in admiration of their talents,Rhys Harding,Louis Clarke-Clare,Bradley Salter and Josh Baker
Not only did we do the Evening performances on Sunday we put a 2 hour show on in the Long Walk! Thanks to all that took part Special mention to Jonathan Wilkes who hosted ... he is just brilliant at being Jonny .. I have worked with Jonny since he was 16 and great to see him grow... very proud that he has now created with his wife Nikki Wilkes Wilkes Academy.
The Jersey's came from Blackpool Max Fox and the guys ...were fab..
The lovely Annie Riley with" Happy and Glorious' Who got the whole crowd patriotic!
Yet another special Thanks to the one and only Judy Green.... Thank you for saving the day....and being there with all your support ...Thanks to
Amy Dickson,Rio Sanchez feel like I am writing a oscar speech.....
and my sister Janet Williams....and my dear mum Doris Williams....
Also to Reece Campbell for his continued supportand help, this all started over a year and half ago... shame you weren't there...as you would of loved it... but new ventures lie ahead with every success for you....
Thanks to all behind the scenes... it was vast.... you just can't imagine the scale of it.. from catering... to security... ( a few fall outs!) to all the stables .. all the accomadtion pods ... etc etc etc..
I was honoured to be a small part of this event, with memories that I will cherish. when watching the show on sunday the feeling of pride was enoumous...
As you can imagine I had my camera heres just a few lol 90 of them!!!
HM Q90
Well its finally here,The Queens 90th Birthday Celebrations AT WINDSOR CASTLE GREAT PARK
We are on site with rehearsals ... in glorious weather! fingers crossed it stays this way!
Been a year and half in planning and now its all about to happen.....
I am very honoured to be part of this event... looking forward to working with everyone on site!
but are my feet ready for it!!!
