Playing Burton

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Matthew Rhys was spell-binding. The Burton voice is near impossible but Matthew Rhys had it. That, plus the lighting, coupled with his cheek bones, at moments I thought I was watching the man himself up there, reading his own obituaries. 

Beautiful, engaging, respectful, caring writing painted a moving picture of flawed, troubled genius, who died too young. A story that plays out over and over, from generation to generation: Dylan Thomas, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Burton, Winehouse. Heart-breaking.

Cinderella

Thursday 6 November 2025

November too early for a panto? Oh no it isn't. Oh yes it is. 

Can't claim to have been feeling too festive. Nonetheless, nice to spend a couple of hours supporting friends and the local village hall. A surprising and impressive elephant somehow made its way into the script. I'd be supposed if it didn't also find its way onto next year's panto.