Arena Theatre Spokeswomen

The Bond Villain That is ... Berkoff

So A little while back I mentioned the Arena Theatre (My place of work) having the Legend that is 'Mr Steven Berkoff' performing on the 8th and 9th February. Well it has all been getting very exciting here at the Venue and the man himself has now arrived and is one successful show down.

From what I can gather (as I am yet to watch the performance) it is going down a storm and is utterly wonderful. To be honest - I expect nothing less from this master Villain.

I wanted to share with you the following Press Release for this show in our Local Newspaper the 'Express and Star.'

"One of Hollywood’s greatest bad guys will be in Wolverhampton this week for a rare two-night performance at the Arena Theatre.

Steven Berkoff will present a masterclass in evil on Wednesday and Thursday, February 7 and 8, 2012, when he stars in Shakespeare’s Villains.Berkoff has fashioned a career from being one of the most evil players on stage and screen.

Arena Theatre spokeswoman Jess Harper said: “Renowned throughout the world as actor, writer and director, Berkoff is known to many for the villains he has played in mainstream films – Octopussy, Beverly Hills Cop, Rambo and The Krays.”
Berkoff will look at characters who are inherently evil, whose situation leads them to evil deeds or who are at the mercy of an evil society. He will use his experience to describe dastardly Shakespearian characters in a way that will challenge and exhilarate.

Contemporary dance is also in store at the Arena, with Retina Dance presenting Layers Of Skin.
Six dancers will perform in a piece of work with original choreography from Filip Van Huffel and music from Joris Vanvinckenroye and Aranis.

Tickets are available from http://www.arena.wlv.ac.uk/

Read more: http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/theatre/2012/02/06/steven-berkoff-in-shakespeares-villains-at-wolverhampton-arena-theatre/#ixzz1ltvksf3R"

Wedding 22nd December 2011

Mr and Mrs Veltman

The best day of my life with the best man in my life.

Many thanks to Joanne Blakemore and her photography. She really did do a wonderful job . These are just a snippet of how many super shots she took of the day.

Joanne Blakemore Photography

Wedding Photographs

You may remember last year I did an awful lot of blogging and modelling for a Female, Midlands based photographer called 'Joanna Blakemore.' Both my husband and  I were very fortunate to have Jo photographing out wedding on the 22nd of December and today is the day we get to go and pick them up and have mooch through a few. I'm pretty sure they are going to be stunning. You can tell how wondeful Jo is at what she does from looking at previous shots she has taken.

I am really looking forward to being able to share them with everyone. :-)

 

Although we don't have our wedding photographs yet, I thought I would show you a few photographs that Jo made possible.

 

Want to know more about Joannes photography? Please let me know and I will point you in all the right directions.

Newhampton Soul Club

February's Soul Night

I blogged about the December Soul Night and I am so going to blog about the February one. Firstly - WHAT A NIGHT! It really was a superb evening that went down an absaloute storm. Everyone that attended throughlly enjoyed themselves. 

With a sprung dance floor and some talk for the spinners, you really cannot go wrong with this evening out in Wolverhampton. So get youraself suited and booted and get yourself down to the 'Newhampton Arts Centre' in Wolverhampton tonight. Tickets are selling like hot cakes I hear, so get yourself one now! 

Dad and I went to the last one and I just danced the night away whilst drinking Spitfire like a real lady! :-)

Robert Lane

Robert Lane Music

You may remember a while back that I wrote a blog on a good friend named - Mr Robert Lane. Well, I felt it was now time to get another blog post for this chappy going.

So we have established his name and that he has a musician but I bet you haven't all worked out his sound yet have you? Well ... What better way to find out a bit more about him than to spend some time listening to his tunes. 

Below is a little sound player and this is all the stuff from Robs newest and latest CD. It is most definitely worth a listen to. He is a very talented bloke is our Rob! :-)

If you find yourself digging his stuff let me know as I would love to pass on all good feedback to the musician himself. I'm sure he would be over the moon to receive it.


http://robertlanemusic.blogspot.com/

Steven Berkoff at Arena Theatre

Steven Berkoff At 'Arena Theatre'

New year - New season for us at the 'Arena Theatre' in Wolverhampton. What an exciting season we have coming up for you. Not only do we have the classics such as - 'The Trial'. The new up and coming shows such as - 'Gleaked Up.' The local Theatre companies such as - 'Foursight Theatre' and 'Impulse Productions' but we also have THE Mr Steven Berkoff coming to perform for us. This is a pretty big thing for Wolverhampton and the University. But, for the Theatre it really is something else.

He will be performing at the Theatre on Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of February at 7.30pm. Tickets will cost £35 each. No concessions or discounts. Any late comers will not be admitted into the Theatre - NO exceptions!

I don't know about you but I certainly cant wait for this. In fact I can't wait for the season. It really is a smashing one. So please grab yourselves a brochure, get yourselves following us on Twitter and Facebook and pop yourselves on our mailing list.

www.arenatheatre.info

Box Office - 01902 321 321

2012

Hello 2012!

I know what you are thinking!?! - Where have you been Jessica? Well ... I've just been away enjoying myself and forgetting to blog. (Naughty.)

So 2012 has dawned on us very quickly and the blog is back in action. Since my last post the following amazing things happened to me ...

My Hen Weekend

2 days away in the cold with many a girl or two enjoying rock climbing, kayaking, assault course, zip wires, Archery, Great food, Discos and copious amounts of alchol. Best weekend of my life. Official!

 

I have so many Hen Weekend photographs that I could show you. It was a wonderful weekend and I thank all my friends for making it special. Even Bethany for throwing my toothbrush on the fire. 

I Got Married
Yes it is true. I am no longer a 'Harper' I am not a 'Veltman.' - Jessica Veltman. It was quite possibly the scariest, greatest, wonderfullest, nerve racking-est days of my life. But, worth every stress and every worry. It was astonishing and I loved every single second.

Enjoyed A Superb Christmas

Christmas was just that bit more special this year. My first Christmas as Mrs Veltman. Got to say it was extraordinary!

And to be fair the list goes on and on and on. Happy new year to all my followers, I hope you have had a wonderful 2011 and that 2012 is even better. Enjoy yourselves this year and don't waste a minute!