Much enjoyed reading this thought- provoking piece Tracey. And on a parallel theme, and back to the theatre, did you catch Spitfire Girls at Darlington's Hippodrome? Much enjoyed it. Wonderful writing, authentic portrayal of characters you could believe in and care about while capturing the atmosphere (and bias) of the times to great effect. It deserves a decent run and would not be out of place in a London Theatre. Also loved that the programme was in the style of the long lamented Picture Post with contemporary 1940s advertisements.
Couple of trains for me and it was my first visit - to the Hippodrome that is, not Darlington! Lovely old theatre. I understand there is to be a 2026 run of SG and maybe it might venture to Newcastle TR next time. I see The Bench is getting a deserved rerun 👍
Much enjoyed reading this thought- provoking piece Tracey. And on a parallel theme, and back to the theatre, did you catch Spitfire Girls at Darlington's Hippodrome? Much enjoyed it. Wonderful writing, authentic portrayal of characters you could believe in and care about while capturing the atmosphere (and bias) of the times to great effect. It deserves a decent run and would not be out of place in a London Theatre. Also loved that the programme was in the style of the long lamented Picture Post with contemporary 1940s advertisements.
Thank you! And alas I didn't - Darlington isn't that easy for me to get to
Couple of trains for me and it was my first visit - to the Hippodrome that is, not Darlington! Lovely old theatre. I understand there is to be a 2026 run of SG and maybe it might venture to Newcastle TR next time. I see The Bench is getting a deserved rerun 👍