Tag Archives: show

Car lock-out at the agricultural show (Rousse)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Dressed only in my light white cotton nightie, I was locked out of my mother’s car at an agricultural show. I looked like a sad ghost wandering past the pens of livestock and craft stalls in the vast field, hunting … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Fringe misery (Rousse)

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Encouraged by favourable reviews from 2024, I felt foolish to have bought tickets for this truly dreadful Edinburgh Fringe show one year later. My miserable face on the audience selfie distributed after the show said it all.

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An adulterer, a runner, a comedian, and a puppy (Rousse)

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Dreamaticus

When I saw the ‘luxurious’ single beds behind the curtain, I wished that I had selected this option for the night rather than the shallow soil grave in the main section. I further regretted my accommodation choice when my former … Continue reading →

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A bumper garlic crop at the Annual Alien Horticulturists’ Convention (Rousse)

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dreamaticus

‘Hey, look at the size of that garlic head!’ I urged the rest of the family. ‘These aliens certainly know how to grow a bumper crop.’ They weren’t real aliens. Rather, they were keen gardeners who liked to dress up … Continue reading →

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Fear of forgetting social engagements (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dreamaticus

MH organised two leaving events to mark her departure. The first was a party in her flat on Saturday night. For the second we were invited to join the audience of her latest show. Since both invitations were verbal and … Continue reading →

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Degree show treasure trove (Rousse)

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Dreamaticus

ECM placed a small grey suede pouch in my hand. I pulled open the drawstring and found inside beautiful carved bone petals and punched snowflakes, and dozens of items of jewellery crafted in silver, including rings, ear-rings, necklaces, brooches and … Continue reading →

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Richard Osman’s understudy (Rousse)

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Dreamaticus

Richard Osman leapt down to the stage from his spot at the side of the stalls to join in the grande finale of the sketch show. This left nobody in charge of lighting, so TPR stepped in while Osman frolicked … Continue reading →

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Starring with Rob Brydon (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Dreamaticus

When TPR invited me to sit down in front of the television to watch the hottest new interactive television quiz show produced by Rhys John, Rob Brydon spotted me on the sofa and gave me a cheery wave.

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Three fakes: news, Northern Lights, and a female impersonator (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Dreamaticus

The desperation of the journalist was obvious when he started asking VAE and her sister to provide expert comment on every single topic to be covered in the radio news broadcast. In an attempt to fool his audience, he changed … Continue reading →

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Bride misses men in cashmere suits (Rousse)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Even though it was my wedding, my mother would not allow me to go running with my sisters. Instead I was sent to my father to be chastised for not attending the cashmere suit fashion show after the wedding ceremony. … Continue reading →

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