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The Difference Between a Gray and Coloured Photograph

CHAPTER I

One more week until the World Exhibition had started, and Celine was still unsure about her Chessmaton. Did she recognize its potential as a remarkable invention? Yes, she did. But why, for the past three hours, couldn't she bring herself to concentrate on it?

She should be worrying about the performance of her invention, for the competition will be intense, and yet she has not given focus on it. Yet, her attention seemed inexplicably drawn to a letter sitting before her. Picking it up again once more, for what seemed like a millionth time, she read it again.

Dear Celine,

It is with great pleasure that I pen this letter to inform you of my arrival at Concordia, with the intention of showcasing my creation from the previous World Exhibition. A full fortnight has passed since my arrival, and I temporarily stay in the Concordian Grand Hotel for the time being.

I confess that I am rather lost, since so much has changed since I visited the city last year. Yet, as fate would have it, the word of your participation in the upcoming competition reached me, and I am delighted that you will. Are you able to meet up with me at the hotel this afternoon? Please send me an answer before 12:30 PM this noon. I hope to see you soon.

With every fiber of my being, I await the moment when our paths shall cross once more. Until then, I shall eagerly anticipate our reunion.

Greta G.

That blasted letter, brief as it was, managed to sow the seeds of exasperation deep within Celine's mind. What did Greta want? The audacity of her flaunting that cursed camera once more is enough to make one's blood boil. Admittedly, witnessing colors in a blasted photograph instead of dreary gray is a rarity, and yes, Greta did bask in the glory of claiming the grand prize with her wretched camera that injects life into those wretched pictures.

But pray tell, what on earth is so captivating about that drivel? Parading the same old gimmick and likely expecting yet another victory, along with the promise of the invention going into mass production seemed rather unfair. Unfairness personified, at least in Celine's irked perspective.

“Ah, Celine! Fancy seeing you here at the cafe!”

Celine turned her head, her thoughts interrupted. Across from her sat Orville, cigarette in hand, adorned with smudges of soot. Glaring at the man, she hastily stowed away the letter in her pocket.

“What on earth do you want? If you wanted to be in my company you could have thought about looking decent first.”, scowled Celine

Orville merely shrugged, nonchalant as ever. "Just spent hours adding some nifty gizmos to my steampack, hence the delightful mess I find myself in. Though I must say, you don't exactly look your best either, rather worse for wear."

He couldn't resist a cheeky grin as he took a drag from his cigarette, before continuing, "But, you see, inventors frequent this establishment looking as if they've been frolicking in chimneys, so I'd say you're in good company— Oh, hold on a second. What's that you've got there?"

Orville's gaze fixated on the envelope that housed the letter. In a swift motion, Celine attempted to hide it away, but Orville got there first. Snatching away the envelope, Orville read the contents on the back of it.

“Give that back!”

“Hmm..Oh wait! This is from Greta! I haven’t heard from her since last year! I was not aware she would be participating in this year’s competition considering she already won the previous one! So, I gather you two have been in touch?" Orville's voice dripped with an air of mischief.

Fuming, Celine snatched back the envelope and tucked it away safely with the letter. Crossing her arms, she shot another glare at Orville.

“It’s none of your business, Orville. And just so you're aware, I was as clueless as you when I learned of her participation this year." Celine rolled her eyes in exasperation. "I mean, why bother once more? Winning the previous year should have sufficed!" she muttered under her breath.

Orville cast a sly glance at Celine, arching his eyebrows as he took another puff of his cigarette. It was no secret that Celine possessed a fiery temper and a painfully limited reserve of patience. However, whenever Greta Gundwood's name arose, it seemed almost too easy to provoke her.

Producing a lighter and a small box of cigarettes from his vest, he extended both items to his companion across the table. With an exasperated huff, she maintained her annoyed expression but begrudgingly accepted the offering. Orville observed with a smug smile as Celine lit a cigarette and reclined in her seat.

“You know, I often refer to these as ‘calming sticks' because of you,” Orville jested,“It's remarkable how you manage to mellow out once you've got one wedged between your lips. No wonder you’re always seen with a cigarette in hand while you work. Otherwise, you might've accidentally set your own workshop ablaze."

Exhaling a cloud of smoke, Celine fired back, "I believe it's quite the contrary. You're the one more prone to setting things alight, considering your perpetual lack of caution."

"Did Greta inform you of that? She never hesitates to lament about it, even to my face," Orville remarked playfully.

"And she is absolutely correct," Celine replied with a touch of acerbity.

Stubbing out his cigarette, Orville gracefully lowered his hand, the smoke dissipating into the air. "You know, there's been something that's piqued my curiosity for quite some time now," he mused, gently placing the spent cigar onto the table. Leaning forward, he rested his elbows upon the wooden surface, a glint in his eyes.

“Celine, I can't help but wonder why is it that you become so irate whenever Greta's name is mentioned? It's been an enigma that's lingered in my mind. Imagine my surprise when I learned that you've been lingering here at The Brass Compass for a good three hours, all due to a letter from none other than Greta Gundwood."

"And I reiterate, Orville, it's absolutely none of your concern. I fail to comprehend why you insist on prying into the details of my personal life," Celine grumbled, her voice laced with irritation. Narrowing her gaze, she struggled to conceal her annoyance, opting to roll her cigarette between her index and middle finger while diverting her eyes away from his prying stare.

Orville tilted his head innocently, a mischievous glimmer in his eyes. "But my dear Celine, as your esteemed friend and fellow inventor, it feels only natural for me to harbor a certain level of interest in your affairs. Curiosity, after all, courses through the veins of all inventors!" he remarked with feigned innocence. "Besides, it's quite hard to ignore when a fellow inventor like yourself spends a significant amount of time brooding over a letter from a renowned competitor. I can't help but be intrigued."

Celine snapped in response, her patience wearing thin. "If you truly must know," she retorted sharply, "Greta and I share a complex history, to put it mildly. Let's just say it's far from amicable. But let's leave it at that." She took another drag of her cigarette, exhaling slowly as she sighed. "Rest assured, our history only extends to a professional level. Nothing more, nothing less.”

"Hmm, so it seems the intrigue deepens!" Orville mused, a hint of mischief in his voice. "For now, I shall refrain from further prying, but rest assured, my curiosity shall persist.

As Celine exhaled another cloud of smoke, she couldn't help but groan softly as she heard Orville's chuckle. "You're incorrigible, Orville. Utterly and completely incorrigible," she muttered, her annoyance palpable as she covered her face with her hand.

Really, just what she needed. Orville's constant pestering, solely for the sake of his own amusement, had become a daily routine since her arrival in Concordia. Granted, he was the first to greet her upon disembarking the ship, guiding her to the lodging of fellow inventors and the other contestants for the competition. Nevertheless, Celine couldn't help but feel irked by his audacity. Glancing back up from her thoughts, a realization struck her with a tinge of annoyance—she still had to decide whether to accept Greta's invitation or not.

They had been estranged since last year, ever since that bitter fight triggered by Greta's triumph. Celine begrudgingly admitted the profound wound that feud had inflicted upon her. Since then, not a single word had passed between them, a stark absence of any form of communication.

In the aftermath of the exhibition, they skillfully avoided each other's presence, shooting piercing glances from the corners of their eyes. Celine distinctly recalled the sight of Greta departing for Germany a mere week after the event. Naturally, no letters or telegrams were exchanged between them once the dust settled on their dispute.

Until today. This was the first time in a long time that they corresponded. The question that resounded through Celine's mind was simple: Why, of all times, was Greta reaching out after such a long time? Did Greta truly want to see her, because of their long friendship? Or was this an opportunity for Greta to indulge in self-congratulation, to boast to Celine with tales of her participation and the acclaim she had achieved, both present and forthcoming?

Perhaps she sought to uncover Celine's strategic intentions for this year's cutthroat competition. Then again, Greta would have been privy to such information already, wouldn't she?

If Celine yearned for closure, she knew she had to accept the invitation. A small amount of solace surfaced within her, for the prospect of encountering Greta once more held a tender longing she couldn't deny. In a world where the career of innovation was relentlessly dominated by men, she and Greta had valiantly stood side by side, determined to prove their worth.

Celine held an unwavering admiration for Greta—her brilliant mind, her indomitable spirit, her rationality, her unyielding fortitude, and so much more. Yet, beneath the surface, that festering wound within her chest stirred, provoking a tumult of discomfort and unease at the notion of encountering the woman she had angrily separated from a year ago. Could it be that Greta had managed to move past that incident?

Still, if Celine wanted answers, she would have to find out for herself.

"Susie! Susie!" Celine called out to the young waitress, who was busily attending to the other customers. Susie made her way over to the table, addressing the other patrons, "Yes, yes, I'll be right with you, sirs. What can I do for you, Miss Georges?" she inquired.

“Forgive me, but what time is it? And I was wondering how far the Grand Concordian Hotel is," Celine asked, extinguishing her cigarette and starting to gather her belongings into her satchel.

Susie checked her watch and her eyes widened in surprise. "Well, it's currently 10:45, Miss. And the hotel is located on Wolf Street! Quite a far ride. But if you plan on taking the train, you might arrive at the station around 12:00," Susie replied.

"You should make your way there soon, Celine. There's a train departing from here in Century Mile at 11:05!" chimed in Orville, rising from his seat. "I'm off to meet Stanley for lunch. Goodbye for now!" His attention was momentarily diverted as he noticed something left behind on the table. "Oh, hang on! You forgot this," Orville called, retrieving a thick leather journal and handing it to Celine.

Celine's eyes widened in realization. "What-? Ah, yes, my journal!" Gratefully accepting it from Orville, she securely stowed it away in her satchel. "Thanks for the cigarettes, Orville. I'll see you tomorrow!" Without looking back, Celine hurried toward the café's exit, but she responded to Orville's call nonetheless.

“Where are you going by the way?”

“To pay a visit to Greta Gundwood!”

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Pictures of Jeremy Northam in Salad Days at Nottingham Playhouse in June 1986, courtesy of the Nottingham Evening Post of 11th July (p1) & 10th June (p5).

Plus, a review from the same from 27th June 1986 (p6):

& another from The Stage 24th July 1986 (p13).

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On Repeat Ask Game, Volume 3 📻

Duvet - bôa | How would your f/o adapt to suddenly appearing in our world? How would you adapt to appearing in your f/os?

I'm Just A Kid - Simple Plan | How dramatic is your f/o? If they're particularly so, how do you handle it?

Paris & Nicole - Kyunchi ft. CXLE | Gush about a platonic f/o! What is your favourite thing to do with them?

Doin' Time - Lana Del Rey | Has your f/o ever been imprisoned? Would you bail them out of jail? Would they bail you out of jail?

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd | How would you and your f/o deal with being separated for a significant amount of time? Do you think your f/o could handle a long-distance relationship?

Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys | What's something your f/o knows about you by heart? (I.e. how you like your coffee or perhaps a favourite phrase of yours)

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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.//Walk with the wise and you grow wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

I didn't follow the breakdown of any BRF marriages...plus I'm an American so what do I really know? I just don't understand the Fergie situation.

Here are some thoughts, I'd appreciate hearing how this community feels.

Fergie was the 1st to sell her soul at the altar of Noprah Winfrey and then to NOprah's business partners: Rosie O'Donnell, Susie, Dr Phil, etc.

IMO Fergie did trash the BRF with her never ending complaints about Christmas invitations (never revealing that she stayed overnight a few miles away from the house on Christmas day) & her endless complaints about The Cambridge's Wedding invitation.

Seems both Fergie & Andrew sold their souls & stories to the American media/merchants & so-called "financiers."

We have a fairly recent photo of Fergie & Eugenie with Ron Burkle. 🤢

Then there's Eugenie who is still willing to socialize with the likes of Markus Anderson. 😳🤢

The York's seem to come with Buyer Beware Stickers bc they make unwise friendship/relationship decisions.

I hope Edo is the exception because I really like him and I like him with Beatrice.

Diana called herself "thick" but she accurately sussed out NOprah Winfrey and was right to stay away from her.

NOprah's obvious disdain for Queen Elizabeth was apparent in her tone as she recounted her curtsy and also in discussions with Fergie about "the biggest game."

Perhaps NOprah's quest to bring down the monarchy is rooted in hurt feelings over Diana's rejection? NOprah doesn't like rejection, particularly from Caucasian people.

Sparry was questioned about NOprah's invitation to his wedding and replied, "NOprah is a friend." Sadly, he hasn't done the real work to get to know his mother.

NOprah and her fake "no one would ever believe it" attitude over FREE LODGING at Nottingham Cottage when Fergie had previously described her "simple" living quarters at Buckingham Palace.

NOprah scolded the British people (via twatter) for "wasting money" during the Queen's Jubilee.

NOprah calls Maria (Kennedy) Shriver her BFF and the 2 of them publicly bashed the BRF during megxit and the Queen's funeral. The Kennedy family is the last family who has the right to bash ANY family. That family is a mess and I'll leave it at that. These people are such hypocrites.

Grown up women from dysfunctional families of origin who blame the BRF for unfulfilled Disney fantasies about "royalty."

To view YT clips change your VPN to USA

Fergie in 1996 on NoOprah who really wanted to dish about Diana.

Fergie & Andrew were trashing the BRF to Rosie O'Donnell before The Cambridge's Wedding🤦‍♂️

Piers saved Fergie from complaining about the invitation.

Finding Sarah complains to the world about Christmas failing to reveal the whole truth.

Fergie visits a Shaman to grieve her mother's abandonment.

Screenshots from The Windsors (Comedy) where Fergie calls the police station to report that her daughters were radicalized.

Another tacky, pointless grifter. Zero dress sense as always and making a living off the back of a gifted title. Common as muck and pushing herself front and centre.

Reminds me of someone.

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Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly (1946-2018) on the death of his son, James.

🕯️ A Good Man James Whitcomb Riley

A good man never dies-- In worthy deed and prayer And helpful hands, and honest eyes, If smiles or tears be there: Who lives for you and me-- Lives for the world he tries To help--he lives eternally. A good man never dies.

Who lives to bravely take His share of toil and stress, And, for his weaker fellows' sake, Makes every burden less,-- He may, at last, seem worn-- Lie fallen--hands and eyes Folded--yet, though we mourn and mourn, A good man never dies.

Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly (1946-2018) on the death of his son, James.

“James died at home in our arms. Susie and I had been there for his entry into the world and it was a fierce privilege to see him out — but also a Garden of Gethsemane that still brings grey, empty and aching days. I was fulfilled by war, and, despite the sadness, by the experience of James’s death. I’ve looked inside myself and I’m at peace now. I’m not looking any more.”

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F/O LIST

(sharing ok ♡)

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Death- Puss In Boots 2

Baloo | Don Karnage - Talespin

The Toon Patrol - Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter - Batman The Animated Series

The Green Eyed Monster - Quack Pack

Crunch Bandicoot - Crash Bandicoot

Pepe le Pew | Wile E Coyote | Foghorn Leghorn - Looney Tunes

Pinky - Rock A Doodle

Sheriff of Nottingham - Robin Hood (Disney)

Wacky Weasel - Bonkers

Noah - GKR

Mr E/Ricky Owens | Angel Dynamite/Cassidy Williams - Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated

Ludo Avarius | Buff Frog | REDACTED - Star Vs

The Penguin/Oswald Cobblepot - Batman The Animated Series/Batman Returns

Snaptrap | The Chameleon - Tuff Puppy

Queen Oona - Disenchantment

Sleet | Dingo - Sonic Underground

Dr Brine/Dave - Penguins of Madagascar

Skipper - Madagascar

Karl | Dr S - All Hail King Julien

Danny The Street - Doom Patrol

Nuka - Lion King

Pete - Disney

The Fearsome 4 - Darkwing Duck 

Heat Miser - The Year Without Santa Claus

Darius - The Owl House

Snowball | Billie | The Brain - Pinky and the Brain

Lyta | G'kar - Babylon 5

Rex - We’re Back

Susie - The Marvelous Mrs Maisel

Roy Hess - Dinosaurs

Ursula - The Little Mermaid

Throbb | Goth - Silverwing (the cartoon)

Screech - Incredibles 2

Dr Facilier - The Princess and The Frog

Quasimodo - Hunchback of Notre Dame

Dr Dawson - The Great Mouse Detective

Jeremy - The Secret of NIMH

Bowser - Mario

Dr Jekyll - League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 2004

Pitu le Pew - Tweety And Sylvester Mysteries

Fujimoto - Ponyo

Lu’s father - Lu Over the Wall

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#BlogTour Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt

#BlogTour Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt

 Catching up and a wee bit late – it’s my turn on the Blogtour Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt. About the Author Susie Boyt is the author of six acclaimed novels and the much-loved memoir My Judy Garland Life which was shortlisted for the PEN Ackerley Prize, staged at the Nottingham Playhouse and serialised on BBC Radio 4. She recently edited The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories by…

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Requests or suggestions

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Idk but maybe yes :>

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Out Of Order Theater Review

  Out Of Order Theater Review

Ray Cooney’s Out Of Order 

I was lucky to get the chance to see Ray Cooney’s latest show Out Of Order. Starring Susie Amy from footballers wives, Sue Holderness who is known for her role in only fools and horses Marleen, Shaun Williamson is best known for his role in Eastenders (Barry), And James Holmes knew for being in Miranda.

Out of order is based in the Westminster Hotel, The stage was set up as the hotel room rather spacious large lounge area, a small cloakroom bedroom and an ensuite. And a rather dodgy sash window and a balcony.

It was cleverly set up, the fluidity of the actors I think Jeffrey Harmer who played Richard ‘Dicky’ Willey did so well in remembering what he was transpiring to the audience. I was half expecting him to get confused but did really well in keeping us all up with what was unraveling on stage, you see When Richard Willey (Jeffrey Harmer), a Government Junior Minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington (Susie Amy), one of the Opposition’s typists, in the Westminster Hotel, things go disastrously wrong – beginning with the discovery of a body trapped in the hotel’s only unreliable sash window. Desperately trying to get out of an incredibly sticky situation, Richard calls for his secretary, George Pigden (Shaun Williamson) who, through Richard’s lies sinks further and further into trouble with everybody and ends up going through an identity crisis. Things go from bad to worse with the arrival of Jane’s distraught young husband and with the addition of an unscrupulous waiter (James Holmes), a frustrated Hotel Manager (Arthur Bostrom), Mrs Willey (Sue Holderness) and Nurse Foster – things come to a head!

I found how they incorporated the latest Politicians and local area into the script cleaver and had the audience laughing, ‘poor mayvey wavey’.

James Holmes was particularly amusing and reminded me of Manwell from Fawlty Towers in his ability to act dumb but sneakily clever as the show progressed ‘ah hem’.

Out Of order’s story line is cleverly constructed and has the odd ooh err moments and lots of giggles, I think the cast chosen were perfect and blended so well as a team even at difficult moments they still kept it going was cleverly portrayed.

I would Rate the show 4/5

Remaining Dates and venues

26 June – 1 July OXFORDNew Theatre 0844 871 3020  3 – 8 July SWANSEAGrand Theatre 0179 247 5715  10 – 15 July SOUTHENDPalace Theatre 0 70 235 1135  17 – 22 July NOTTINGHAMTheatre Royal 0115 989 5555

Out Of Order Theater Review was originally published on Kk moo and monkey too our journey through Autism

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  We got an awesome question today from Susie, The Plaster Lady in Nottingham UK. Susie asked “Hi Nancy, I’m thinking of painting a table with the powder you sent me. Have not had time until now so this is going to be my first try iiiggghh. Nervous. I have a question and hope you … https://ift.tt/2owsNix

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Aisha Jawando as Cinderella and Kat B and Tony Whittle as the Ugly Sisters in Hackney Empire’s Cinderella 2017

Hackney Empire today announces casting for its highly anticipated 2017 Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, having last been staged at the venue in 2011. Established West End performer Aisha Jawando (Motown the Musical, Beautiful) will be stepping into the glass slippers of the title role. She will be joined by Hackney Empire pantomime legends Tony Whittle and Kat B as the Ugly Sisters. Peter Straker (Hair, Tommy) will reprise the role of Baron Hardup, having last played the role in 2011, Darren Hart (Justin’s House, Gigglebiz) will play Buttons and writer and director Susie McKenna (Cats, Ragtime) will also be taking on the role of Wicked Stepmother. Making their Hackney Empire pantomime debuts will be West End performers Stephane Anelli (Saturday Night Fever, Singing in the Rain) as Dandini and Chris Jenkins (Billy Elliot, War of the Worlds) as Prince Charming. The production will also feature Sharon D Clarke and Clarke Peters as the voices of Duchess and Duke Mouse.

The cast will also include Chloe Ames, Thomas Audibert, Andrew Carthy, Raffaella Covino, Sinead Long and Dale White. Cinderella will run from Saturday 18 November – Sunday 31 December with press night on Thursday 23 November.

Marking their 19th pantomime for Hackney Empire, Cinderella will be written and directed by Susie McKenna with original music by Steven Edis. The award-winning team has been the creative force behind London’s number one pantomime for nearly two decades and will once again be bringing a classic story bang up to date.

This Christmas, Harlem meets Hackney in the classic rags to riches tale of Cinderella. In true Hackney Empire style that brings West End value at East End prices, this magical, family pantomime will be packed with glittering sets, big song and dance numbers, slapstick comedy plus a flying horse, all played out in the beautiful Victorian Theatre.

Aisha Jawando (Cinderella) was most recently seen as Martha Reeves in the original London cast of Motown the Musical and Carmen in The Life (Southwark Playhouse). Other stage credits include Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve), Fela (National Theatre), Disney’s The Lion King (West End) and Beautiful (West End).

Aisha Jawando and Clapton the Horse in Hackney Empire’s Cinderella 2017 Credit Perou

Tony Whittle (Ugly Sister) returns to Hackney Empire following his role as King Eric of the Undecided in last year’s production of Sleeping Beauty. Tony has starred in many previous pantomimes at Hackney Empire including Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin and Mother Goose. Other stage credits include Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Kiss Me Kate, all for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Singin’ in the Rain (UK Tour) and Les Miserables 25th Anniversary concert at the O2.

Kat B (Ugly Sister) is a regular on the Hackney Empire stage, with previous appearances including Jack and the Beanstalk, Mother Goose, Puss in Boots, Dick Whittington, Cinderella, The Wiz, A Christmas Carol, Aladdin and last year’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Kat is best known for his antics on MTV Base where he has presented numerous shows around the world. His film and television credits include Waterland and Street Wise (BBC) and the Richard Blackwood Show (Channel 4). Kat is also the resident host of the Real Deal Comedy Jam and a regular on the Jongleurs Circuit.

Peter Straker (Baron Hardup) first shot to fame in 1968 when he starred as Hud in the original London production of Hair. Since then Peter has starred in countless West End productions including Hot Stuff, The Rocky Horror Show, The Rat Pack and most recently Tommy, plus classical roles including Julius Caesar (Old Vic) and Measure for Measure (National Theatre). Peter is also known for his work with Freddie Mercury, including on the tracks Barcelona and The Great Pretender. He was last seen on the Hackney Empire stage in 2011’s production of Cinderella.

Darren Hart (Buttons) makes his return to Hackney Empire after starring in last year’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty. His other theatre credits include Mother Goose and Jack and the Beanstalk (Hackney Empire), Lonely Londoners (National Theatre Studio), Home, Clockwork, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood (all Theatre Royal Stratford East), That Face (Soho Theatre), Henry IV parts 1 & 2 and His Dark Materials (both National Theatre). Television credits include regular appearances in Justin’s House and Gigglebiz (both BBC).

Susie McKenna (Wicked Stepmother / Director / Writer) has written and directed critically acclaimed pantomimes since 1998, since first starting as a principle boy in Nottingham Playhouse pantomimes. Her most recent directing credits include The Silver Sword, a musical adaptation of Ian Serraillier’s novel, written by Susie and Steve Edis. Other credits include Blues in the Night, A Midsummer Night’s Madness (Hackney Empire, New York and Edinburgh Festival) and Once on this Island (Hackney Empire, Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse). She was nominated for the League of Professional Theatre Women’s Guild/Coigney International Theatre Award for developing international links. She has also worked as an actor for over 30 years and credits include Chicago, Cats, Ragtime and The Witches of Eastwick in the West End, TV shows such as Mr Bean and Casualty and films such as Cats, Jack and Sarah and Muppets Most Wanted.

Stephane Anelli (Dandini) is an established stage performer with credits including Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour and West End), Sinatra (London Palladium), Fiddler on the Roof (Sheffield Crucible), On the Town (London Coliseum), Never Forget (Savoy Theatre), Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre), Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (both Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) and Singin’ in the Rain (Palace Theatre and UK Tour).

Chris Jenkins (Prince Charming) marks his Hackney Empire pantomime debut this year, having starred in Milton Keynes’ pantomime Dick Whittington in 2016. West End theatre credits include War of the Worlds (Dominion), Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace), Spamalot (Playhouse Theatre) and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Gielgud Theatre).

Cinderella will have Production Design by Lotte Collett, Musical Direction by Mark Dickman, Lighting Design by Paul Anderson, Sound Design by Adam Fisher, Choreography by Richard Roe, Assistant Direction by Matt Dempsey and Creature Design by Scott Brooker.

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LynetteP published Sandiacre takeway is named one of the best in the UK

A Chinese takeaway in Sandiacre has been named one of the most loved in the UK, out of 12,000 contenders. Oriental Chef, in Station Road, came sixth in the top ten takeaways, unveiled by online food ordering platform hungryhouse.co.uk. Owner Wei Tsang has run the business since 1993, helped by his wife Susie. "I am over the moon. It is amazing for the company - it's very much teamwork," said Wei.Wei Tsang, owner of Oriental Chef, celebrates being ranked in the top ten UK takeaways.Read...

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Nottingham Post published How dirty painting revealed the real 'butcher' of Culloden

A chance discovery when a portrait was cleaned revealed the face of an arch enemy of Bonnie Prince CharlieNot everyone can say that their grandfather owned a castle but local woman, Susie Dean, who lived near Grantham, could have done so had she wished, writes Nigel Kirk.Susie, who died in late 2015, inherited family portraits, furniture, silver and jewels, amongst many other items that had once graced several earlier family homes including historic Fingask Castle near Perth, Scotland.Piecing...

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Ray Cooney, (‘THE MASTER OF FARCE’ – The Telegraph), is celebrating both his eighty-fifth birthday and seventy years in showbiz in 2017. He is working with producer Tom O’Connell to launch a brand new season of Ray’s comedies; the first production will be an updated version of his Olivier-Award-winning Westminster comedy Out of Order, which opens in Guildford on 8 March and tours the UK until July, with a stellar cast and directed by Cooney himself. Further productions are planned for 2018, with details to be announced.

Out of Order will have a national press night in Brighton on Wednesday 22nd March at the Theatre Royal Brighton, and the company will celebrate these anniversaries with a star-studded gala performance in Richmond on Thursday 6th April 2017.

Ray Cooney’s credits include Run For Your Wife, Funny Money and Two Into One, Caught in the Net and It Runs in the Family. Out of Order was first produced regionally in 1980, under the original title ‘Whose Wife is it Anyway’, with Cooney playing ‘George Pigden’. The show was subsequently produced in the West End in 1990 starring Donald Sinden, Sandra Dickinson, and Michael Williams, with Cooney directing.

Ray Cooney said, “Having directed my Olivier Award-Winning play in London and all over the world, and hearing all that wonderful raucous laughter from audiences, it has become one of my favourite plays. I’ve up-dated it to present day and, fortunately, the basic premise of a philandering politician is as likely today as it was when the play was originally written!”

Arthur Bostrom, best known for his iconic role as ‘Officer Crabtree’ in classic sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo, will join the cast as the ‘Hotel Manager’, alongside Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, Extras) as ‘George Pigden’; Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses, Green Green Grass) as ‘Mrs Willey’; Andrew Hall (Butterflies, Coronation Street) as ‘Richard Willey’; Susie Amy (Footballers’ Wives) as ‘Jane Worthington’; James Holmes (Miranda) as the ‘Waiter’; Elizabeth Elvin as ‘Nurse Foster’; Jules Brown as ‘Ronnie Worthington’, and David Warwick as ‘The Body’. Completing the cast are Raphael Bar, Simon Murray, and Kate Sawyer.

David Warwick has been involved in Out or Order since 1990, when he played the ‘Body’ in the tryout at Leatherhead’s Thorndike Theatre (under its initial title of Whose Wife is it Anyway), then in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and the subsequent national tour. He went on to direct the play in the UK (Bournemouth & Sonning), Vienna, the Far East (Singapore & Kuala Lumpur) and the USA (Miami & New Jersey). He has also played Pigden & the Manager.

Out of Order is produced by Tom O’Connell, Debbie Hicks and Lawrence Myers, with design by Rebecca Brower, Lighting by Jack Weir, Sound by James Nicholson and casting by Marc Frankum CDG.

UK TOUR DATES Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 March Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford Monday 20 – Saturday 25 March Theatre Royal Brighton Monday 27 March – Saturday 1 April Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Monday 3 April – Saturday 8 April Richmond Theatre Monday 10 – Saturday 15 April New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Monday 17 – Saturday 22 April Theatre Royal, Glasgow Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 May Hall for Cornwall, Truro Monday 8 – Saturday 13 May Malvern Theatre Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 May New Theatre Cardiff Monday 22 – Saturday 27 May Newcastle Theatre Royal Monday 29 May – Saturday 3 June Manchester Opera House Monday 5 – Saturday 10 June Orchard Theatre Dartford Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 June Sheffield Theatres Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 June Churchill Bromley Monday 26 June – Saturday 1 July Oxford New Theatre Monday 3 – Saturday 8 July Swansea Grand Monday 10 – Saturday 15 July Palace Theatre, Southend Monday 17 – Saturday 22 July Nottingham Theatre Royal

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