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Turn Of The Screw Raises The Chills At The Wolverhampton Grand
It is generally agreed the the 1961 film ‘The Innocents’ is one of the most frightening of all ghost stories, based on the classic Henry James novel ‘The Turn of the Screw’, the story of a governess who may, or may not be seeing malevolent ghosts is thought provoking, chilling, and ultimately unexplained. Now the story is chilling audiences at the Wolverhampton Grand with a satisfying new adaptation that has all the menace and lack of answers as the original. The Governess (a fabulous Carli Norris) is engaged to look after two orphans by their uncle, with the clear instructions that she is totally responsible for their care and is…
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The past year has shown that even in the 21st Century, the treatment that women receive at the hands of men, particularly men in powerful positions, can be shocking in its nature. The Harvey Weinstein case catalogued an horrific cycle of abusive behaviour by a man who was in a serious position of power, and systematically abused it for a long, long period of time, destroying the life and careers of many young actresses and models in the process. But Weinstein was just the tip of an enormous iceberg that has led right up to the President of the United States himself, accused of paying a porn actress to keep…
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Introducing: The Old English Company
If I was to list my current passions it would read something like this:- My family – natch! Even though there are days when I could happily make them disappear Kevin McAllister style. Olivier Giroud. He’s still my ultimate man crush, even in a Chelsea Shirt. Hubba Hubba indeed! Pink Gin and tonic – absolutely my new favourite tipple, it tastes like Summer, even though that feels a long way off. The Long Run – new TV programme starring the amazing Idris Elba that makes me chuckle. Stationery from The Old English Company which is totally divine. The Old English Company produce some of the most beautiful, and personal pieces…
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7 Tips for Getting a Great Prom Dress on the Cheap
Prom season is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about buying a dress. Buying a prom dress is a rite of passage almost everyone has to go through and you’re probably already getting excited about it. However, it can be a very stressful time as well, especially if you’re on a limited budget. But that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on quality; there are plenty of ways that you can get a prom dress on the cheap. Here are a few ways that you can save on your prom dress. Look for Sample Dresses One way that you could save money on your gown is to go for…
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The Rat Pack – The Sands Hotel 1960 Comes To Birmingham
If I could choose a time to go back to, the Las Vegas 1960 would be where I would head. The Rat Pack were in town to film Oceans 11, and Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin were playing to packed houses at the Sands Hotel. Their blend of unforgettable songs, dance and chat, complete with a bar on stage, was the show to see, and the front row was often packed with the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Kim Novak and Lauren Bacall. It was the height of glamour, and is brought to life in wonderful style by The Rat Pack show that is currently showing at Birmingham’s…
