Christmas mostly humbug

Humbug. But, sneakily, there's nothing quite like adding a few silver baubles to a chandelier to get in the festive spirit......

Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake'

A week ago, went to the Matthew Bourne production of 'Swan Lake'. Am still feeling dizzy about it, even though it's the second time I've seen it. All I can say is I laughed, cried and was totally and completely and utterly enchanted.

Swinging Sixties!

Went to see Maddy Prior and the wonderful Steeleye Span and had a great evening - she still, as has Joan Baez, a clear and distinctive voice. Steeleye Span, ah, takes me back to the sixties. Sadly, Tim Hart was unable to be there as he is very ill, but Rick Kemp was definitely there - I love the casual way he plays, as if it's so so easy. As if. In spite of being close to the front, and even though I wait until the final encore before taking any photos, I do it hurriedly, so this is a bit blurred.