“Helen of Troy wouldn’t have had a Brazilian” – A night with Park Theatre

by Brackets Digital

Monday, 31 December, 2012

…Or 'Key-Change as Comedy Licence'   A Guest Blog by Vicky Johnson Moving to Finsbury Park in the wet and windy days of October, the first thing I did to acclimatise was hit Google. Because like everyone under 40, I’m tech-dependent and Google is my friend. There wasn’t a lot happening in the area, so it seemed – a Bermuda Triangle of culture right in the middle of North London. And then, bang! Is that Ian McKellen? Promoting a theatre? …

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LOVE AND LIGHT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

by Melli Bond

Monday, 24 December, 2012

It's not yet down tools for key staff at Park Theatre. We still have a few hours before taking a much needed break. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who came to our wonderful DIckens evening on Dec 21st at The Crypt. We all had such a wonderful time and are so very grateful to the supporters who came out and those of you who have supported us in so many different ways. Our special guest Adam Long did a beautiful reading of A Christmas Carol - complete with a Tiny Tim song - it really made the evening so special.  With 2013 just around the corner we can really fee…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR WRITER IN RESIDENCE

by Brackets Digital

Friday, 21 December, 2012

Just pausing long enough in my packing (I'm heading up north for a week) to sincerely wish all followers of this blog a wonderful festive season.  And to all attending the Dickens night tonight, have a magical evening - I'll be with you in (Christmas) spirit.  Have a restful break everyone, and I'll see you on the other side.

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TWO WEEKS TIL DICKENS DEC 21ST

by Melli Bond

Tuesday, 4 December, 2012

I know I mentioned this before in a blog but I'm just so darned excited about it! With only two weeks to go I encourage all you wine lovers and Dickens fans to make sure and book your tickets for our wonderful event! I would hate for people to miss out on the fun! It starts with a wine tasting with lush wine provided by Enologia and followed by dinner with a very special Dickens Family tradition. I can't wait! I'm trying to decide what dress to wear. Come either black tie or Dickensian - what will you choose? Or maybe do a mix of both - we are theatricals so really anything g…

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HOLIDAY SEASON IS COMING....

by Melli Bond

Tuesday, 27 November, 2012

That's right it's creeping up on us that festive time of year where we are celebrating traditions old and new. I hope some of you fantastic people out there would like to come and join us to celebrate a wonderful Dickens Family Tradition this holiday season. We are having a reading from A CHRISTMAS CAROL - in honour of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens' birth. It's going to be a wonderful evening and with the weather all cold and windy outside it makes it so much fun to be inside all warm with beautiful candles, divine wine and food glorious food! As a Park Theatre blog …

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