The Manley's came up trumps tonight and erected their old folk backcloth to the huge area of white behind the village hall's stage.
It looks fab.
They are a powerful force the Manleys ...a bit like The Tracey's out of THUNDERBIRDS.
Director Kira sorted out the sound checks for Chelsea ( our solo female singer) and she sounded fantastic as did the folk trio brought by Alun ( who won many a bread catagory in the Flower Show)
Affable Despot Jason slapped me on the shoulder and quipped " Bloody hell John I think we may have a fab show!"
And I think he maybe right..
One choir has suddenly backed out but ive thrown myself at the feet of my choir and i think they will fill the gap nicely.
The show,isnt just a silly village show in my opinion
( which in some daft way of course it is)
Its a suture which binds people and community together.
Something to be vaguely proud of
Something to be shared
And celebrated
And enjoyed
" I'll need a massive drink on Friday night" Kira shared before we left the hall
And we all agreed rather
vociferously , like teenagers at their first party
Too bad the concert can't be live-streamed to the world! I'd watch it!
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DeleteI would too.jo in coventry
DeleteGood to see things coming together well
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DeleteThanks for the update John! Sounds like It will be a brilliant show!
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DeleteI think Affable Despot Jason may well be right. It is going to be a fab show, because people are getting together to make it happen. xx
ReplyDeleteHe’s been a real star
DeleteHappy days! So glad all is coming together so well and that your choir will take the place of the choir that backed out. Will you sing with your choir? Hope so!
ReplyDeleteWill someone take videos of each performance so you can post some approved ones on your blog? That would be glorious! Again, thanks to all performers and helpers!!
Hugs!
I wont sing but i will very soon
DeleteI agree, the show binds your community together. It would be a joy to be in it or in the audience.
ReplyDeleteI know im a diva , but its like being in a film
DeleteYou are certainly going to deserve that drink -and it'll be a fabulous show - the energy is there. Looking forward to seeing video clips.
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DeleteIs there any chance that the lovely acts would agree to being video/filmed so that we could have the pleasure of sharing a show that is sure is shaping up beautifully?? Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteI will film ...and thank you my dear friend for your gift
DeleteOhhh I would totally go to this.
ReplyDeleteI'd watch it online, also, if possible.
XOXO
It isn’t silly, it’s humans at their best.
ReplyDeleteYou'll need an after-show party.
ReplyDeleteEverything is coming together marvelously well.
I’m excited for all of you. Break a leg. 🎶🎄✨💫
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I hope there will be video evidence!
ReplyDelete"Its a suture which binds people and community together" - what a beautifully poetic sentence.
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Can this be live-streamed?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBy the time you've finished the performance to an audience you'll be wanting to repeat it over and over.
ReplyDelete"It's a suture," dear God, I love the way you see things and write about them, John! It takes a village definitely means a village like yours. All are welcome and included, all are thought about and loved. I cannot wait to see more videos! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteThe "suture" binding people and community together is a great service/effort/event to be immensely proud of!
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to hear the reviews. It will be fabulous. Gigi
ReplyDeleteWhen the show brings together, and holds together the community, it is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good time coming up. Are you filming it for posterity? Jen
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