Diana Camera Deluxe Kit

Please?

You know when you have that "I NEED this" feeling in your stomach and mind forcing you to purchase something without really thinking about it, but you know that it is the right thing to do? (No? Just me?) Well, this is just one of those things that give me all those feelings ...

Look!

What a great set and piece of kit to own, seriously! Some of the photographs you get from these beasts of cameras are just wonderful. They have a sort of old school inspiring feel to them, really.

I would really like to get my hands on this particular box set. Speaking of all things great in the photography world, my brother introduced me to the "Vignette" app on his Samsung phone, how cool is that! Shame a Nokia can't be as cool as to have this in there app store. Boo. If you can download it, you so should download it. If you do so, send me some of the photographs you manage to take on it!

If you are a fan of Diana photography, why not share some of your photographs here, on "An Actors Blog" Leave me a comment and I will happily display them for you through out my posts.



Acoustic ASH

Acoustic Ash

While we are on the subject of musician friends. You should really get a load of this also wonderful and talented singer, songwriter.

Acoustic Ash is also a good friend of mine, one of whom is armed with a guitar (An acoustic one). You may or may not have heard her play as she is playing here, there and everywhere.

If you are into the sounds of Tracy Chapman, rumour etc: You should really check out Acoustic Ash's sounds. Follow the link below for website. She has also recently entered " Live and un-signed" competition, so has some wicked videos on Youtube that are definitely worth having a look at.

Ash's Webpage:-

http://home.wlv.ac.uk/~0723849/acoustic/index.html

Ash's video:

http://www.muzu.tv/liveandunsigned/acoustic-ash-bedford-live-and-unsigned-7th-may-music-video/970726?country=gb&locale=en



Robert Lane

Mr Robert Lane

Robert Lane is a good friend of mine and a very good musician. You may have heard his music already or been lucky enough to attend one or two of his gigs, because let's face it, the guy is quite a busy bee when it comes to gigging. Down in London one weekend and busking in Edinburgh the next. He is a very talented guy, with super song writing skills, I'm sure you will agree. Well you will shortly once you have checked him out online. 

Want to know a bit more about Robert? Please visit his blog/website at:
http://robertlanemusic.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, then why not follow his blog, or twitter to find out where you can catch his tunes next ... 

I am sure Rob would like to know what you all think. So please, open this blog post up to discussion and any feedback will get sent to Robert. 

 

Re - Shine

Re-Shine

Did you come to see 'SHINE' at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton in May 2008, if not why not?

Well the chance has come to see it again. Yes that's right we have taken it away let it rest for 3years and are now releasing it as RE-SHINE'.



Lyndon Flavell, the oragniser of "Re-Shine" had this to say about the concert:

 

I have decided to run the show again as it was such a big sucess last time and raised enough money to buy a valuable diagnostic needle for the early detection of breast cancer. It was also the last show in which my wife Lindsay Flavell performed, choreographed and directed. Unfortunately she lost her battle to cancer in January 2009 after trying to beat it for 2 and half years.

I have spent the last 12 months running, cycling and swimming with her battle as my inspiration to raise money for breast cancer charities and 'RE-SHINE' felt to me to be best way to celebrate the end of this year.


The show is a collection of songs from modern popular musicals with some other favourites added for good measure. It will be performed at The Mill Theatre, Dormston Centre, Sedgley at 7.30pm on 11th June and 2pm on 12th June. If you would like tickets please do not hesitate to contact me back or


tel: 07527395161 or 01902336391
email: strwbrygrlprdctn@aol.com

If you are local to this performance, please come along and show your support. It would be really great to see as many familiar faces there as possible.

Songs For A New World

Wolverhampton University PerformanceSongs For A New World

Last night I took a trip to the "Crescent Theatre" in Birmingham to watch Wolverhampton University (Dudley based) Musical Theatre students perform the hit musical "Songs For A New World."
Staged in the basement studio space of the "Crescent" the students really set the tone and atmosphere for the style of performance they were about to deliver.
After a day at work and a slightly boring train journey I really wasn't that much up for a Theatre trip, I have got to be honest. But, as soon as those guys sang their opening number I was instantly engaged and suddenly the grunting man on the train along with the smelly toilet had disappeared clean out of my head and I was just transfixed on their show.
Overall, it was a wonderful evening full of outstanding vocals and really cleverly executed choreography.
The students should be very proud of themselves especially after receiving a full standing ovation. One of which they totally deserved. Totally.
It was money well spent and to be honest I would have happily paid more. Weldone folks!



ARENA Theatre

ARENA Theatre

The Arena Theatre is one of the West Midlands longest established and most successful small-scale touring venues and has wicked Box Office and Front of House Staff ;-)

Is this the first time that you have heard of this Theatre?

It's a wonderful space and homes some unusual and innovative pieces of Theatre. It is definitely a Theatre worth visiting and getting to know.

Below is the link to the ARENA's website where you can learn a little bit more about the venue. There is info regarding access and inclusion, work experience, technical etc: You can also see images of the Theatre and technical plans along with an insight view into the current season.

www.arena.wlv.ac.uk

Speaking of seasons, this season is currently about to end so now is the time to get really excited about the new season and what wonderful shows and performances will be in store for us.

Want to keep up to date with the happenings at the ARENA and be entered into regular competitions? Then why not become a fan of theirs on Facebook. Below is their Facebook link:

www.facebook.com/arenatheatre

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