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Post by tysilio2 on Oct 21, 2017 20:52:05 GMT
Spent a couple of hours randomly You-Tubing today and reacquainted myself with the wonderful pure vocal of Regina Spektor. Some footage of her gig at The Liverpool Empire in August, which I frustratingly missed, including her encore of 'Samson'. That song still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
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Post by tysilio2 on Oct 15, 2017 19:18:28 GMT
I typed esconsed, it came out seconded. Damn auto-correct!
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Post by tysilio2 on Oct 15, 2017 19:12:47 GMT
Eldest daughter finally flew the nest today to her own rented flat. Weekend has involved numerous journeys back and to but she's finally seconded in her own little space. She'll be back tomorrow night though as her car is being fixed!!!
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Post by tysilio2 on Sept 28, 2017 6:28:45 GMT
Thanks for the replies (needed to know which return train to book). Not going til early November but will report back on the main thread, My first visit to the show.
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Post by tysilio2 on Sept 27, 2017 17:53:20 GMT
Could anyone say what time the Phantom Thursday matinee usually finishes please?
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Post by tysilio2 on Sept 22, 2017 15:37:39 GMT
You'll never get a part in Hinterland! hahaha very true! I need subtitles even for the English there...slightly OT but Hinterland is proof posative that a) nothing good happens in the countryside b) there's a reason us South Waleians don't set foot in the Mid/North/West. Let's hope it stays that way!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by tysilio2 on Sept 9, 2017 21:24:32 GMT
Went out to lunch for a friend's Birthday...I may never move again lest I explode. Puzzled though by a Creme Brule in a cup, with apricot sorbet and chocolate moose on top, it wasn't unpleasant but it was...odd. ...was it a life size chocolate moose or a fun size one? (Sorry!! |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 31, 2017 19:00:10 GMT
This is coming to Theatr Clwyd soon and looks interesting but can't find a lot about it. Anyone seen it? Opinions please..
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 31, 2017 15:49:13 GMT
Cockerpoo puppy (shut up before you start) Who's starting? Now, if you were to have a Bulldog / Shih Tzu cross puppy, that would be interesting. Nothing is funnier then a Tzudog. Or something.
...other than a Shih Tzu/Leonburger cross............
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 30, 2017 14:56:45 GMT
Last of a couple of days off work. Out for lunch (ham salad with SIX pots of accompaniments) and far too much time spent playing with my dogs. Couldn't get any better frankly.....
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 30, 2017 14:52:50 GMT
I've been watching men steam clean the WMC all day....it's oddly entertaining...and quite precarious looking. If 'steam clean me WMC' isn't a euphemism then nothing is............ |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 30, 2017 9:10:24 GMT
Yes, seen him sing these live. He's fantastic. I'm not sure if there's anyone I am still desperate to see. Will think ... Good ole' Bryn. He is fantastic live, I've seen him in concert a few times. It's a shame the Faenol festival he ran in North Wales is no more, it was a fantastic event.
However a fairly well known Broadway actor described him as 'a lesbian in a leather duster' in Sweeney Todd. Which while an amusing description does mean I have to slightly dislike said actor for being disrespectful to one of our national treasures.
Remember the Faenol festival he ran. Recorded an early one off Radio 2 with Bryn, David Shannon and Claire Sweeney. Almost wore the tape out in my car until some sh*t nicked the stereo. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 29, 2017 20:46:26 GMT
I watched Bryn Terfel's 50th birthday concert a couple of years ago on Sky Arts. I wasn't taken by any huge operatic numbers but by two traditional songs he sang, 'Shenandoah' and a traditional Welsh air, 'My Little Welsh Home'. A friend of mine was there and said it was a mesmerising performance of the pieces, very emotional. I'd love to hear him singing them live (as a proud Welshman!).
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 28, 2017 21:27:23 GMT
In complete honesty, taking humour aside, I don't really believe in labels at all. Or sexuality for that manner. I believe we are all human and we can all be attracted to anyone at any time. No one is 100% gay, no one is 100% straight. That's just the truth. Ever had a mancrush/girlcrush? That's even 99% straight then haha. I'm very easy going on the whole labels thing. Call me whatever you want, I don't care. As long as there is good intentions, I'm not gonna be a dick about it. Prefer 'knob' to 'dick' though....... |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 22, 2017 12:20:02 GMT
Was on screen in a Welsh language film shown on S4C 20ish years ago about a man (Tom Jones??) who was one of a number of Welsh miners who took part in the Spanish Civil War. The brass band I played in led his homecoming parade in the film, shot at a temperature of around 0°C in driving snow!!
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 11, 2017 10:23:21 GMT
Saw it last night for the first time (other than the dvd). Loved it, visually spectacular, superb singing and convincing portrayal of characters. Joreen was on as Kim. Was very impressed with her. Ryan O'Gorman's Bui Doi was worth the ticket price alone. The orchestra was exceptional as well. Ashley Gilmour, Red Conception and Marsha Songcome all gave excellent performances along with the ensemble.
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 9, 2017 13:48:13 GMT
Thank you so much for your answers! I will try the student discount. Does anyone know how long the show is including the interval? Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes including one interval. - From the Birmingham Hippodrome website. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 7, 2017 11:53:32 GMT
Miss Saigon in Brum on Thursday. Seems like alternates are on this week in some roles. Anyone know who I'm likely to be seeing?
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Post by tysilio2 on Jul 25, 2017 9:21:12 GMT
Curious Incident.. in Liverpool on Saturday.
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Post by tysilio2 on Jul 3, 2017 13:38:57 GMT
Has anyone heard why the producers cancelled the Llandudno leg of the show? There was no specific reason given in the email received from the theatre.
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 18, 2017 20:34:53 GMT
and I always find something to enjoy in every show I see. Like this sentiment a lot. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 18, 2017 7:34:27 GMT
John Owen-Jones in concert in sunny Rhyl!! If you are in the vicinity of Blackwood, South Wales on Tuesday, go and see him. He was brilliant, great program wonderfully sung. His rapport with the audience was excellent with a Grobanesque line in self-depracation! |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 15, 2017 15:57:16 GMT
The worse choreography of ANY show I have seen in my life!!! Fact... Completely fact......... |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 12, 2017 18:06:53 GMT
John Owen-Jones in concert in sunny Rhyl!!
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 9, 2017 20:18:20 GMT
Just had an email stating that the Venue Cymru leg (Llandudno) has been cancelled at the request of the producers. No other reason stated. Refunds will be forthcoming in the next 10 days.
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