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Saturday Night Fever Struts Its Stuff At The Alexandra
When it comes to iconic movies, Saturday Night Fever is right there amongst the best. With a career making performance by John Travolta, a timeless, classic soundtrack from The Bee Fees, and the white suit to end all white suits, Saturday Night Fever taught us to take life one strut at a time. Now the stage version is making a welcome return to Birmingham at The Alexandra and once again it has the crowds on their feet. Richard Winsor is Tony Manero, a resident in 1970s New York who lives for the weekend and his nights as the dancing king. He has his pick of the girls, is the leader…
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Simple hair tips for styling long hair
Long hair is a blessing and a curse, and while everyone else is impressed and complementing you on your healthy mane, you may be losing arm strength every morning trying to comb out the knots and kinks. Long hair takes a lot of care and maintenance in order to keep it in a good condition that looks healthy and lustrous. In addition, having long hair is no guarantee that you won’t suffer from some sort of hair loss. Pregnancy, hormone issues and alopecia can all lead women with even the most beautiful of manes to suffer the despair of hair loss. This can be temporary in cases, but can also be…
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Pop Music Is A Joy At The Birmingham Rep
To be honest, it was probably always going to be a given that I would love ‘Pop Music’ , the story of two people bonding as singles at a wedding reception. What I didn’t realise was just how much I would enjoy it, just how funny and yet poignant it would be. Anna Jordan and James Grieve have crafted a wonderfully warm and witty piece that takes all those wonderful 90s tunes and uses them to tell a story that can make you laugh one minute, and wipe the tears away in the next. It is just amazing. Kayla and G are singles at a wedding, Kayla a friend of…
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Food hygiene #Gloves Are All You Need
There is nothing worse than food poisoning. And whilst many of us get this when on holiday, or from eating out in dodgy restaurants, or even from food that hasn’t been cooked properly, it is also true that poor hygiene in our kitchens, on work tops and in fridges, can also cause a lot of her stomach irritations and tummy bugs. Our own personal hygiene, especially when it comes to preparing food, is also very important. Brosch Direct, who deal with all things healthcare and janitorial have put together a useful magazine looking at germ trails at public events like festivals, and also basic food hygiene, both in public and…
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How to Have the Ultimate Stay-At-Home Vacation
When you take your vacation days, these are often to go somewhere and explore new places. If you don’t have the budget for a far-off expedition, however, and want to simply relax and recharge, then there is no better way to do that then to stay right at home. Now, this doesn’t mean waste away in your bed the entire time. You need to practice wellness, explore your own backyard, and follow these steps to help you be rejuvenated on a budget-friendly staycation. Stock Up On Luxury and Relaxation If you don’t prep your home before your vacation, it isn’t going to feel a whole lot different than normal. Thankfully,…
