Before and after - trees recently pollarded like giant Twiglets down Coley Avenue.
Historically, the land was owned by the Vachell family, circa 1300 until 1727. The tree-lined Avenue led to Coley Park and the Vachell manor house #rdg#rdguk
Il Turco in Italia @glyndebourne today. Mariame Clément's production fizzes and sparkles throughout
I am saddened that Glyndebourne Touring Opera is no more thanks to the excruciating Arts Council grant cuts. These wonderful productions deserve to be seen far more widely
India have played Pakistan in the cricket at Edgbaston today, but the majority of the supporters from both sides, were on the concourse supporting England during the penalty shootout.
Quality that! 👏
Snape Maltings Concert Hall’s stage was alive with the incredible dance and movement of Pagrav Dance Company (@pagravdanceco), as they performed alongside Britten Sinfonia (@BrittenSinfonia) and Britten Sinfonia Voices, conducted by Olivia Clarke.
Picture from the last time I did Curlew River, in autumn 2011 @RoyalAcadMusic - fellow pilgrims in this pic incl. Sam Furness, Rupert Charlesworth, Gareth John, Nicholas Crawley, Freddy Long, and Ross Ramgobin. All still singing.
It’s Men’s Health Week, remember this 🩵
Men,
It’s okay to cry.
It’s okay to show emotion.
It’s okay to be emotional.
It’s okay to feel sad.
It’s okay to be okay.
It’s okay to not be okay.
It’s okay to feel.
It’s okay to grieve.
It’s okay to tell someone you’re struggling.
It’s okay to talk.
It’s okay to struggle.
It’s okay to fail.
It’s okay to feel lost.
It’s okay to talk about your mental health.
Reviewing Tosca at Opera Holland Park for The Arts Desk, Boyd Tonkin writes that as The Sacristan,
“Ross Ramgobin provided relaxed charm without heavy-footed clowning…” @rossramgobin@operahollandpk