Tag Archives: music

“Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – The Musical” – 31/07/19

Posted on July 31, 2019 by katese11

  Now this was a show the kids were excited about. They are both Mr Gum devotees, with thr books in pride of place on Reuben’s book shelf and the audiobooks on permanent rotation in the car. They were sure … Continue reading →

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Big Up at Stratford Circus Arts Centre – 23/03/19

Posted on March 23, 2019 by katese11

  Yknow, often Twitter feels unrewarding. Like shouting into a big room full of other people who are also shouting. Sometimes you get into massive fights with Radio X DJs and all their followers. And then sometimes, just sometimes, you … Continue reading →

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“Paddington’s Musical Adventures” – 07/10/18

Posted on October 7, 2018 by katese11

It’s been a busy day. A spontaneous trip to Winchester for me and Eva yesterday rolled straight into a spontaneous sing at church so by the afternoon I was ready for something soothing. And a Paddington-themed concert by the BBC … Continue reading →

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Wild Child Festival – 18/08/18

Posted on August 18, 2018 by katese11

  Some of the events we go to seem very aptly named for my kids and “Wild Child” is certainly one of them.  For those who have missed my Wild Child previews, it’s a folksy kinda family festival in leafy … Continue reading →

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Monstrous Fest – 29/07/18

Posted on July 30, 2018 by katese11

It’s been one of those days when everything happens at once. A couple of temp LWATers are on our sofa now, having endured a 4 hour coach journey and an end-of-holiday-club service at church with approx 10,000 over excited kids. … Continue reading →

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Summer Holiday preview 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by katese11

I don’t know why the school holidays always catch me by surprise but, once again, they have. The kids finish this week and I’m not allowed to hand them back over till September. If you’re in a similar position, you … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Gigs

Posted on June 16, 2018 by katese11

  This week I’ve been out twice – I know, steady on – to two events that were in a way very different to each other but also kinda similar. The first was an outing with the friend best known … Continue reading →

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Wild Child Festival Preview

Posted on May 23, 2018 by katese11

So, the kids have broken up for May half term already (don’t ask) but I’m already thinking past this next two weeks (no really, don’t ask) and onto the summer. One thing we’re very excited about is the Wild Child Festival, … Continue reading →

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Mystery in Frankenstein’s Lab at the Science Museum – 28/03/18

Posted on March 29, 2018 by katese11

Last night we escaped from Frankenstein’s lab and I can tell you nothing about it. It’s a mystery and you need to figure it out yourselves. Also I may now be on the run from the law. Well maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Play, Explore, Create at the V&A – 27/10/17

Posted on October 27, 2017 by katese11

We’ve had something of a theme this half term – I had lunch with my friend Vicki on Tuesday, Wetlands with cousin Vicky on Wednesday and today the Mamma of all Victorias – the Victoria and Albert Museum. And we … Continue reading →

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