Partnership made in Theatre Heaven

... that has to be Roald Dahl n Tim Minchin! Just concluded the second of my chritmas theatre package with Matilda the Musical @ the Cambridge. Checked in at the Travelodge Covent Garden - a well placed cheap n cheerful (and surprisingly quiet) sleepover - and been fed at Food for Thought, it was off the theatreland. The Matildas were well worth their awards but the show was stolen by Alex Gaumonds Trunchbull. An amazing musical, magical set, swinging scenes and with lyrics that are pure Minchin :)

That was christmas that was

Just back from the frozen, well wet n windy, north.




Real christmas trees abound sporting abundant presies :)








The day itself was restful and indulgent spent with Lynne n Craig at their amazing abode. There were many visits to and from members of the family, and a meet up with old friend Paul and his family,followed by a cooling off day in the Lake District.

Marilyn n Marion had to return early to Gloucester. Sis and I did Glasgow, twice. First for a Glenn Miller concert, braving torrential downpours it was worth it for a great concert. The second time, including a sleep over, in more clement weather was for a hogmanay concert. Glasgow's George Square was decked out for the festive season.

 













The New Years concert was absolutely fabulous. In traditional Scots style with the SFO,  Alastair MacDonald  MC/singer/raconteur in the true Harry Lauder/Andy Stewart tradition, singing star Cheryl Forbes supported by the Glasgow Youth Choir and dancing by the truly amazing young stars of the Dance School of Scotland. The show was brought to an end with Auld Lang Syne and the dropping of more balloons than I've ever seen in one venue - accompanied by giant party poppers :))

But all good things must come to an end and its back to Gloucester to start 2014.