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Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana
I must’ve seen The Nutcracker more than 20 times. I’ve seen the famous Birmingham Royal Ballet version every Christmas for at least 15 years. I’ve seen the London Coliseum version. I’ve watched it on TV. It’s safe to say I’m a fan but, until last night, I had never seen The Nutcracker in the sun. Who would’ve thought that would work, but it really does. The Nutcracker in Havana, performed last night at the Wolverhampton Grand by Acosta Danza is a colourful, exhilarating masterpiece. A standing ovation was much deserved. The story is familiar, and yet transformed. It’s still Christmas Eve, but a Cuban Christmas Eve, with dancing, presents and…
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Charity Shop And Thrifted Finds January. Pt 2
Welcome to part two of my Charity shop and thrifted finds post for January. This one is dedicated to book finds and shoes and accessories. (Check out Part 1 here.) I have to be honest and say I can’t pass a charity shop that has a book section, and if the shop happens to be one dedicated to books (Oxfam and St Giles Hospice have dedicated bookshops) then that is even better. I am currently building up my collection of Agatha Christie books by trying to find all the different editions, and both charity shops, and Vinted have been invaluable as I continue my search. One of the reasons for…
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Style Focus – Fabulous Noosha Fox
Her real name was Susan Traynor. Certainly not as glam as Noosha Fox, which suited this most elegant, glamorous and enigmatic of singers far better. She was Australian, and was the lead singer of Fox, a group that’s star shone brightly but briefly for a short period in the mid 1970’s at the tail end of glam rock. Just three UK hits, as well as one solo hit in the later 70’s. Yet Noosha is a singer who is still widely admired, with a dedicated fan base who applaud her unique vocals and impeccable personal style. Noosha was a glamorous presence on Top of the Pops in the mid 70’s.…
