Jane and I went to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Lyceum which proved to be a night of pure energy. Jason Donovan played Dr Frank ‘n Furter ( with a surprisingly good voice) and The Head Of Steam pub was nose to nipple with Yorkshire brutes dressed as transvestites before kick off time.
The energy was electric , great fun ,and a panacea for Jane as things for her has been somewhat rough recently.
The Lyceum , wisely , let the audience rule the evening, and although I would have been happy with just one half of the musical, it was worth the visit for the real fans’ reactions.
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Today I met my old neighbour and friend John for breakfast and a gossip in the Hillsborough Coach house cafe ( v v impressed) then had a full roast dinner in Banner Cross’s Turnip and Thyme with Mike, Bev and daughter Maisie, which was Warm and normal and funny and comfortable
There’s nothing like meeting old friends, and I even coped with zigzagging across Sheffield in Bluebell , braving the congested roads and remembering with some nostalgia , a city I knew well.
These guys have kept me afloat , for years
We finished our long lunch around 3 pm and after big hugs, I was on my home through Broomhill , chasing the day westward as the light faded into evening
My dad took me to see The Rocky Horror Show when I was a teen, that was many many years ago. I loved it, it was brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad I’ve seen it. I won’t want to again lol
DeleteSounds just the ticket, John, a lovely start to Advent and Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteYes it’s a nice grown up weekend
DeleteThe show sounds like it was just what you and Jane needed. I love your last line, "chasing the day westward as the light faded into evening". So evocative. One for the book! xx
ReplyDeleteI smiled when I thought of it looking at the western sky like Elphaba
DeleteThat sounds like a perfect day to me.
ReplyDeleteI’ve enjoyed it all, no bullshit
DeleteThe perfect show for the total experience, lots of laughs, audience participation and that great community spirit that is the best theatrical experience. And then catching up with old friends for good food and spirit. Says it all about the Christmas spirit, really. And a good time was had by all. Just as it should be.
ReplyDeleteYes I must admit it felt remarkable like Christmas
DeleteI’d like to hear some of the backstory of your friends in Yorkshire
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Ok
DeleteBev was a friend of Nu ‘s ( they were in the same nursing cohort) I met her and her to be hubby Mike in 1989 when I met Nu
Jane was an old girlfriend from my early days in Sheffield , she was a nurse but works in the university
John, I met in 1996 when I moved into the house next door
You dated women John ! ?
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It was a phase lol
DeleteSounds a wonderfully delightful weekend!
ReplyDeleteStay safe & well, John dear.
Oh, I love Rocky Horror and all of the silliness of audience participation.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had a happy and heartwarming weekend in Sheffield and should be flying high for days hereafter. Just a step to the right, you know!
Hugs!
Sounds like a good/busy time. I've never seen The Rocky Horror Picture show in it's entirety, maybe one day. Or maybe I'm too old now:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day. Time with friends; enjoying a good show and then a nice meal is just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are packing in the fun times, John! Good for you! xo
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