Tag Archives: Birmingham

Panto season (Belle)

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was sitting next to J near the front of the theatre for the closing scene of the pantomime and the entire cast was jumping around in shaving foam. I was particularly enjoying the rhyming scheme and chuckled at how … Continue reading →

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Rousse in time warp trouble

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Dreamaticus

It was simultaneously 1982 and 2010, so I was back at the University of Birmingham as a 47 year-old first year. I made a triumphant return to OH7, my first bedroom at the Manor House. Unfortunately my joy was eclipsed … Continue reading →

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Belle practises party pyrotechnics, almost with Stephen Fry

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I accidentally set fire to a partygoer’s vest and it slow burned all night. Stephen Fry was there too but went home with the only other famous person at the party. Sadly I can’t remember who that was. The District … Continue reading →

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All roads lead to the Bristol Road South (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Dreamaticus

My colleague CS asked me what I was scribbling into a corner of my notebook. “My dream for Belle”, I replied. ======= In my highland hotel I bumped into a greying EMc, wearing wonky glasses. He reading stories with his … Continue reading →

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