Tag Archives: Richard III

Taking tea with Alan Bennett

Posted on May 28, 2020 by punctualsally

This feature first appeared in British Theatre Guide Who said never meet your heroes? Whoever it was, and whilst they are often right, I’d like to present some evidence to the contrary, specifically a memorable encounter (for me) with Alan … Continue reading →

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Richard III – review

Posted on July 31, 2015 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide                 Richard III by William Shakespeare Curve Community Production directed by Nikolai Foster 25 Jul – 9 Aug Richard III and Leicester are forever together … Continue reading →

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A visitor centre fit for a king

Posted on July 27, 2014 by punctualsally

This  appears in Western Park Gazette 28th July 2014: a day made glorious by this son of York, to misquote that Tudor bloke from the West Midlands. And would this hot, sunny day, the day the King Richard III Visitor … Continue reading →

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West End, Best End

Posted on December 29, 2013 by punctualsally

This article first appeared in the programme for Upstairs at the Western’s Autumn season, 2013.  Upstairs at the Western’s next season begins 8th February 2014 – hopefully see you there! Leicester oozes history and events of the past twelve months … Continue reading →

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The king and the car seat

Posted on July 29, 2013 by punctualsally

Big news this week: a woman gave birth to a baby boy. However, in the style of M&S this baby isn’t just any baby, this is another significant stalk on the family tree of the Kings and Queens of England … Continue reading →

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